Teppanyaki Sagami, a hidden gem at the Yokohama Sheraton
For a special night out in Yokohama with the family, we chose Teppanyaki Sagami, located on the 8th floor of the Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Known for its sophisticated space and carefully selected ingredients, this restaurant is a place that has mastered the Japanese culinary culture of teppanyaki. A visit to the hotel’s official website ( Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers ) reveals its relaxed atmosphere. It will give you a preview of the experience that awaits you, away from the hustle and bustle of Yokohama, in a serene space that will satisfy all five of your senses.
Sagami features counter seating where you can enjoy the chef’s handiwork right in front of you. The flames dancing on the griddle, the sound of the food being grilled, and the aroma wafting through the air. All of these elements come together to make the meal itself an entertainment. I realized that I had made the right decision in choosing this restaurant as a suitable place for a special night with my family.
Luxurious time spent with family at Teppanyaki
The purpose of the day was to enjoy teppanyaki to our heart’s content with our family. When we arrived at our table, the chef greeted us with a smile. The menu features carefully selected Wagyu beef and fresh seafood. We chose sirloin steak, king crab, and abalone as our main courses.
Teppanyaki is also a fun way to interact with the chef. While listening to the chef carefully explaining where the ingredients come from and the key points of cooking, we were fascinated by the culinary wizardry unfolding in front of our eyes. Children’s eyes sparkle at the flames bouncing off the griddle, while adults marvel at the craftsmanship behind it all. The charm of teppanyaki is that each family member can enjoy and share the same moment from different perspectives.
The sirloin was crispy on the surface and tender and juicy inside. The king crab was concentrated with sweetness and flavor, and its flavor was tasted and enhanced by the simple amount of salt. The abalone had a perfect balance of chewiness and tenderness while the heat of the griddle locked in its flavor. All of the ingredients were devoid of excessive embellishment, showing us that the ingredients themselves were the stars of the show.
Listening to the True Voice of the Ingredients, the Philosophy of Teppanyaki
While eating teppanyaki, I pondered its unique philosophy, which differs from that of French and Italian cuisine. In French cuisine, the emphasis is on “enhancing” the ingredients with sauces, herbs, and complex cooking methods. Teppanyaki, on the other hand, focuses on bringing out the best in the voice of the ingredients themselves. The sweetness of the fat in sirloin, the delicate flavor of king crab, the sea aroma of abalone. These are delivered “as is” by the chef’s technique.
The simplicity of “as is” is actually the most difficult part. The quality of the ingredients determines everything, and the chef’s timing and the amount of heat are crucial to the success of the dish. Teppanyaki is a cuisine based on the relationship of trust between the ingredients and the chef. My experience at “Sagami” on this day taught me this once again.
Particularly impressive was the garlic rice served at the end of the course. Unlike regular garlic rice, we discovered a new way to prepare the charbroiled rice. The chef spreads the rice thinly and carefully cooks it on the griddle until crispy. Because of its thinness, the texture is surprisingly light and the savory flavor fills the mouth. It was a moment when everyone in the family said in unison, “This is new! This was the moment when everyone in the family said in unison, “This is new! This dish symbolizes Sagami’s attitude of respecting tradition while not being afraid to innovate.
Family time and individual contemplation
Children’s curiosity was aroused by the chef’s techniques and the stories of the ingredients, while adults pondered the culture and philosophy behind them. For me, teppanyaki teaches the importance of savoring the “present moment. In the midst of our busy lives, we face our families and appreciate the blessings of life through food. Such moments make me reaffirm the richness of life.
With the night view of Yokohama as a backdrop, each dish, woven together by the heat of the griddle and the chef’s skill, was like a small story. Sharing that story with your family and discussing what each of you felt. This simple act may be one of the “wisdom” of Private Wisdom. Not knowledge or information, but deep understanding gained through experience. It enriches our lives.
Private Wisdom-like Summary
The teppanyaki experience at Sagami was a luxurious time to savor the essence of the ingredients and spend time with family. The rich flavor of the sirloin, the deliciousness of the king crab, the aroma of the abalone, and the innovative garlic rice. These dishes embodied the “depth that resides in simplicity” that teppanyaki has to offer. The philosophy of respecting the ingredients themselves, which is different from French or Italian cuisine, teaches us the importance of “finding the essence” in life as well.
Private Wisdom is about valuing the small insights we find in everyday life and the things we gain through our experiences. The meal at “Sagami” on this day was a perfect example of this practice. Family conversations, the chef’s skills, and the stories of the ingredients. Through the intermingling of these elements, we were able to hone our own “wisdom” a little. SAGA, which graces the nights of Yokohama, is a place filled with such contemplation and joy.
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