Smoke Door — Restaurant in Yokohama

What can I say other than amazing?

I came in with many bags from a hard day shopping and the staff immediately accompanied me which I was grateful for.

Once sat down, the restaurant had low lights, welcoming music, and an open kitchen which was a joy to watch.

I ordered the set menu which came with multiple courses and some drinks.

Starting with the food, the staff delivered everything in a timely manner and explained every dish thoroughly. I chose the Wagyu for the set and, rightly so, it was the star of the show. Cooked perfectly and combined with the pepper sauce, it was certainly the show stealer. The other courses were just as well prepared and thought out to include a take on avocado toast, thick cut crispy bacon in a delicious savory/vinegary sauce, and fresh bread hot out of the oven paired with a seaweed butter.

On the drink front, I was pleasantly surprised by the take on the classic highball. It tasted as though I was next to a campfire which was as nostalgic as you can imagine. The lemon sour was also good. A little too sour for my taste but that’s what’s expected.

Lastly, to brag on the staff once more, they constantly made sure I was taken care of and asked my opinion on the food. Shout out to them.

If I had 1 complaint, it would be the labeling of the restaurant as “American” food: while I certainly agree that the food is American inspired, the execution still feels very Japanese, which is by no means...

First impressions, checked the outside menu displayed in front of the Restaurant. Looks good but unfortunately does not match the one you received when seated. Place itself nice, outside patio sitting available, fiery ( but quite messy ) open kitchen ( food on the counter etc. ). Service staff too, first impressions great, English speaking staff but not attentive as I never had a chance to order a second drink. Food, starter Spare ribs , only two instead of the advertised ( outside) 3, good taste. Main course, smoked chicken, bloody parts inside, nothing, absolutely nothing in the side for near 2.800 ¥ ! No bread, salad, vegetables and nothing mentioned, only a half chicken. Bill arrived after requested quite fast ( if their drink service would work that fast I would have drank more !). Of course the announced 20% off weren’t reduced and an unexplained 350 charge added. Really ??? Can’t recommend, they have plenty of service staff running around but not enough training in attentive behavior. Food mediocre to...

They say this place is an American food restaurant, but you should know this place is where you eat oven cooked meal. I am not arguing oven cooked dishes are typical American cuisine, though. The atmosphere is great, the staff is kind and friendly, and oven cooked meat and veggies are great, I really enjoyed fine dinner at this place. One thing I noticed was, if you order a steak, they server you the steak, I mean, no (or almost no) relish like veggies. So you had better order side dishes according to your taste for the better experience. Personally, baked mushrooms were fantastic. My two cents, their selection of...