Stockholm · Izakaya · a la carte
Blue Light Yokohama
Japanese izakayaJapanese-ownedIzakayaSunday ramenSödermalmExpat favourite
Blue Light Yokohama is a Japanese-owned and Japanese-led izakaya in Södermalm, founded by Tom Ishidori — who moved from Japan to the USA and then to Sweden — and beloved by Stockholm's Japanese expat community for its authentic cooking and famous Sunday ramen.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Södermalm
- Chef
- Tom Ishidori
Plate № 100
About
Tom Ishidori's Blue Light Yokohama has become a hub for Stockholm's Japanese community, serving the kind of izakaya food — small plates, grilled skewers, robata-influenced dishes — that Japanese nationals in Sweden miss from home. Ishidori, who grew up in Japan and lived in the United States before settling in Stockholm, oversees the kitchen as Executive Chef and founder. The restaurant's Sunday ramen, prepared with care using Japanese techniques, has become a city institution. The self-description as 'Japansk' (Japanese) on the About page, and the heavy patronage from Japanese expats, confirms an authenticity that goes beyond concept. Åsögatan's creative Södermalm setting provides an ideal neighbourhood for this relaxed, genuine izakaya.
Neighborhood & visiting
Blue Light Yokohama sits in Södermalm, one of Stockholm's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese founder and executive chef Tom Ishidori: a personal Japanese culinary story in Stockholm
- The Sunday ramen is a city institution — treasured by Stockholm's Japanese community
- Authentic izakaya atmosphere patronised by Japanese expats who know what 'real' means
- Södermalm's vibrant Åsögatan: an ideal street for a lively izakaya evening
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Frequently asked
About Blue Light Yokohama
- Is Blue Light Yokohama an authentic japanese izakaya restaurant in Stockholm?
- Yes — Blue Light Yokohama is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese izakaya in Stockholm: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Blue Light Yokohama located?
- Blue Light Yokohama is located at Åsögatan 170, 116 32 Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden in the Södermalm neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Blue Light Yokohama?
- Blue Light Yokohama accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Blue Light Yokohama?
- Blue Light Yokohama sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese izakaya of this format in Stockholm.
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