Bona Ventura

Rivierenbuurt / Lekstraat · Amsterdam

Utage Sake Bar

World cuisineLocals' pick

A casual izakaya and specialty sake bar in a residential Rivierenbuurt street, pouring sake from small Japanese breweries with explanations at the table. YLBB called it a well-kept neighbourhood secret before it won a Bib Gourmand in September 2026.

Address
Lekstraat 11, 1079 EK Amsterdam
Hours
Mon-Sat 17:30-23:00; closed Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
MICHELIN price band 2 of 4 (2026); Bib Gourmand for good value
Price level
€€

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Order the toro tartare you wrap yourself in nori with shiso, cucumber, fresh wasabi and soy: both MICHELIN and YLBB single it out.
  • Treat it as a sake bar: try a few unfamiliar sakes with several small plates.
  • Book now: since the Bib Gourmand tables are harder to get.

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