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5 Halloween-Themed Foods In Yokohama, Japan

Embracing the spirit of Halloween, renowned establishments in Yokohama, Japan, offer a delightful array of themed delicacies, capturing the season's essence. Located just less than half an hour's drive from Tokyo, do visit Yokohama for a day trip or short stay for its diverse cultural attractions, vibrant culinary scene, shopping districts, international events and festivals such as Halloween!

Check out our handpicked list of Halloween-themed treats including sweet Halloween buns, a thrilling Afternoon Tea "Treat" and more!

Dine-in

Source: Ristorante Mangiare Iseyama

Halloween Afternoon Tea by Ristorante Mangiare Iseyama
Ristorante Mangiare Iseyama in Yokohama's Nishi Ward invites you to a "Treat" Afternoon Tea [¥4400 (~SGD40.30)] from 9 October to 13 November 2023.

This exquisite treat showcases the best of autumn's bounty, featuring a three-tier stand with delicacies like Sweet Potato Parfait, Mont Blanc, Pumpkin Macarons, Apple Mousse, Coffee Opera, Pear Tart, Muscat Jelly with Panna Cotta, and two varieties of scones served with clotted cream. The savoury selection includes Salmon Open Sandwich with Fig accents, two types of Carrot Pickles, and Pumpkin Soup, adorned with Halloween decorations, available until the end of October. Choose from a variety of teas from Mariage Frères and enjoy complimentary refills within a 90-minute time frame.

Source: Ristorante Mangiare Iseyama

Ristorante Mangiare Iseyama
Location: Japan, 〒220-0031, 神奈川県横浜市西区宮崎町58-3 伊勢山ヒルズ1F
Opening Hours: [Lunch] Mon-Fri, 12pm - 4:00pm (L.O. 2pm), Sat-Sun 11:30am - 4:00pm (L.O. 2pm)
[Cafe] Mon-Fri,, 12:00pm -10:00pm (L.O. 8pm), Sat-Sun, 2:00pm -10:00pm (L.O. 20:00)
[Dinner] 6:00pm-10:00pm daily (L.O. 8pm)

Takeaway

Source: Kiyoken

Black Fried Rice Bento by Kiyoken
Kiyoken in Yokohama's Nishi Ward is known for their bite-sized Shiumai. It is delicious with rich flavours of domestic pork and dried scallop from Okhotsk marine. During this Halloween season, they have prepared a special treat for Halloween enthusiasts, Halloween Limited Black Fried Rice Bento [¥930 (~SGD8.50)] and Black Siu Mai Bun & Pumpkin Bun [¥550 (~SGD5.10)].

Source: Kiyoken

This unique Fried Rice bento box features black fried rice seasoned with premium soy sauce, spicy chicken in chilli sauce, deep-fried pumpkin, and a pickled medley of purple cabbage and onions. Additionally, you can indulge in the Black Siu Mai Bun & Pumpkin Bun. The Black Siu Mai Bun is a steamed bun made with shumai bean paste wrapped in Chinese steamed bun dough. The Pumpkin Bun is a steamed bun that is unique to Halloween, made with sweet pumpkin filling wrapped in orange dough. On the top, a Halloween limited "pumpkin" and "ghost" branding stamp is stamped.

Available from 21 to 31 October 2023.

Kiyoken
Location: Japan, 〒231-0023 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Yamashitacho, 147 廣生行 髙木ビル
Opening Hours: 10:00am - 6:30pm daily

Source: Edo Kiyoshi

Pumpkin Bun by Edo Kiyoshi
Edo Kiyoshi famed for their “niku-man” (meat bun) offers a delectable Halloween-themed treat, the Pumpkin Bun [¥380 (~SGD3.50)]

This delightful creation combines pumpkin's robust sweetness and tender texture with diced pumpkin chunks, steamed and slow-cooked over low heat to enhance its natural sweetness and depth. The bun is baked to a vibrant orange hue adorned with a Halloween-inspired imprint. 

These pumpkin buns will be available until 31 October 2023 or until sold out. 

Edo Kiyoshi
Location: Japan, 〒231-0023 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, 138 Yamashitacho
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am - 7:30pm, Sat 10:00am - 8:30pm, Sun 10:00am - 8:00pm

Souvenirs

Source: Ariake

Halloween Harbour by Ariake
In the heart of Yokohama's Chuo Ward, Ariake presents the Halloween Harbour [¥1080 (~SGD9.90) box of five].

This exquisite treat is crafted by blending diced chestnuts and pumpkin paste, enveloped in a special dough and baked to perfection. The packaging, adorned with a whimsical "Find the Harbour!" theme, adds a playful touch, perfect for Halloween. 

The Halloween Harbour is a limited-time confectionary delight, available until the end of October.

Halloween Harbour by Ariake
Location: Japan, 〒231-0062 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Sakuragicho, 1 Chome−1
Opening Hours: 10:00am - 9:00pm daily

Source: Patisserie Yukinoshita Kamakura

Halloween Cookies by Patisserie Yukinoshita Kamakura
Patisserie Yukinoshita introduces Halloween Special a limited-time selection of sweets available at their patisserie.

Embrace the Halloween spirit with the newly launched Yuki no Shita Halloween Cookie Can [¥2500 (~SGD22.90)]. This limited-edition cookie tin is a treasure trove of Halloween delights, featuring four bat-shaped chocolate cookies, four pumpkin-shaped cookies, four ghost-shaped chocolate chip cookies, and a blend of coconut and cassis meringues.

Patisserie Yukinoshita Kamakura
Location: Japan, 〒220-0012 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Nishi Ward, Minatomirai, 2 Chome−2−1 1階
Opening Hours: 11am - 8:00pm daily


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