I recently visited Ume no Hana, a restaurant located high up in the Sky Building next to Sogo in Yokohama. Since one of my dining companions is vegetarian, we decided this spot would be perfect.
We were seated in a private room at the very back, which exuded a beautiful, traditional Japanese ambiance. From the entrance to the interior, the entire restaurant had a serene, authentic Japanese vibe. One thing to note, though: youâll need to take off your shoes at the entrance, so if youâre wearing boots, prepare for a bit of a hassle.
The private room was clean, cozy, and offered a pleasant view of the city at night. However, if youâre looking for a more expansive, breathtaking view of Yokohamaâs skyline, Iâd recommend sitting at the standard tables instead of a private room.
The food was the highlight of the evening. The course featured a variety of tofu dishes, and the yuba (tofu skin) was an absolute standoutâso delicious Iâd come back just for that. The portions were generous, and every dish left us feeling full and completely satisfied.
However, the experience took a disappointing turn at the end. Not long after we finished eating, one staff member began pressuring us to leave, even though it wasnât late, and other diners were still lingering at their tables. It felt as though we were being singled out, especially since this happened in our private room and not to others in the main dining area.
The rest of the staff, dressed in traditional attire, were all polite, cheerful, and attentive, making this abrupt and unwelcome push to leave even more jarring. Unfortunately, the person who rushed us out also handled the payment, so it seemed they held a senior position. I canât help but feel the situation couldâve been handled more gracefully, especially considering how enjoyable the rest of the evening had been.
Despite this sour ending, the food was delicious, the value was excellent, and the ambiance was lovely. Itâs just a shame that such a wonderful evening ended on a disappointing note. Hopefully, this is an area the restaurant can improve, as everything else...
   Read moreThe most amazing. Over the top. Life changing. Food experience.
We are vegetarian and our friends decided to treat us to some of the most phenomenal japanese food weâve ever had: ALL vegetarian.
Me and my husband were absolutely impressed by our experience here from the time to arrival to our very last dessert bite.
When you arrive you have to take off your shoes and put on the slippers they provide. You then get taken to your table (itâs very low) where you will be seated and greeted with the most breathtaking views of Yokohama at night. Just wooooooow.
Each and every course was its own experience. It was a party in our mouth with every bite. Flavors and dishes Iâve never tried my whole life. New twists on ingredients Iâve had. An outstanding experience Iâll never forget with such amazing friends.
Such an elegant place to dine in with innovative elegancy on superb...
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