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Yamazato 山里
KaisekiKaisekiFine DiningHotel RestaurantXuhuiOkuraSushi CounterJapanese Traditional
Within the Okura Garden Hotel, Yamazato has upheld classic Japanese kaiseki at the highest level for decades — with a sushi counter and private dining rooms in leafy Xuhui.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Xuhui
- Since
- 1990
- Owner
- Hotel Okura Co., Ltd.
Plate № 10
About
Yamazato is the flagship Japanese restaurant of the Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai and part of the global Yamazato network operated by Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., a group celebrated worldwide for the purity and authenticity of its Japanese cuisine. The original Yamazato at The Okura Tokyo is among Japan's most prestigious restaurant addresses. In Shanghai, Japanese chefs who have passed through the company's group-wide training system rotate on a regular basis to ensure culinary continuity. The restaurant seats 120 guests, features six private dining rooms, and an elegant sushi counter, serving seasonal kaiseki menus with the finest daily fresh produce.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yamazato 山里 sits in Xuhui, one of Shanghai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Part of the worldwide Hotel Okura Yamazato network — a guarantee of Japanese authenticity
- 120 seats, six private rooms, and a sushi counter for every occasion
- A decades-old institution of Japanese fine dining in Shanghai
- Situated within the historic Okura Garden Hotel in the tranquil Xuhui district
Exact opening year of the Shanghai location approximately 1990; Hotel Okura rotates Japanese head chefs — no permanently named individual holds the position.
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Frequently asked
About Yamazato 山里
- Is Yamazato 山里 an authentic kaiseki restaurant in Shanghai?
- Yes — Yamazato 山里 is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki in Shanghai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Yamazato 山里 located?
- Yamazato 山里 is located at 2F, Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, 58 Maoming Nan Lu, Xuhui, Shanghai 200020, Shanghai, China in the Xuhui neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yamazato 山里?
- Yamazato 山里 does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular kaiseki restaurants in Shanghai we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Yamazato 山里?
- Yamazato 山里 sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in Shanghai.
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