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MotoGP Japan Motegi: Kobe Beef Dining in Utsunomiya
UTSUNOMIYA, JAPAN
MOTOGP JAPAN · MOTEGI
Come for MotoGP.
Savour Kobe beef.
Make your Japanese Grand Prix trip a journey to remember, with authentic Kobe beef cooked in front of you at Steak Serika in Utsunomiya.
TEPPANYAKI TRADITION
KOBE BEEF RESTAURANT
YOUR EVENING IN JAPAN
AUTHENTIC KOBE BEEF
A taste worth making time for.
Fine marbling. A rich aroma from the teppan. A beautifully cooked piece of beef, ready to enjoy with chopsticks.
Steak Serika is an officially registered Kobe beef restaurant, No. 848. Find us in the Kobe Beef Official Restaurant Guide.
Kobe beef comes from Tajima cattle raised in Hyogo Prefecture and must meet specific certification standards. You can enjoy it here in Utsunomiya as part of your Motegi itinerary.
THE TEPPANYAKI EXPERIENCE
Your chef.
Your seat at the teppan.
The sound of the hot iron plate, the aroma of the steak, the moment it is served: the cooking is part of your evening.
Our chefs prepare your meal in front of you. Take your time, enjoy your steak with chopsticks, and share the day’s racing stories over dinner.
Kobe beef courses bring together steak, seafood, vegetables and the finishing dishes of a Japanese meal. Garlic rice is available as an optional upgrade.
Explore Kobe beef courses and prices
The menu shows tax-inclusive prices. A separate 10% service charge applies; optional additions are charged separately.
SEAFOOD & WINE
Make it a dinner to remember.
Kobe beef is just the beginning. Explore Japanese seafood and wines to make your evening at Serika your own.
FROM THE SEA
Ise-ebi lobster & abalone
The sweetness of Japanese spiny lobster. The delicate flavour of abalone. Enjoy another side of teppanyaki alongside your Kobe beef.
Seafood selections depend on your chosen course and any additional orders. Please ask about options and prices when reserving.
POUR SOMETHING SPECIAL
Wine for the occasion.
A red with your steak, a white with seafood, or Champagne to begin. Choose a glass or share a bottle as the conversation turns to your favourite moments from Motegi.
Explore our wine and drinks list
Drinks are charged separately. Bottles shown are examples; labels and vintages may change.
AN EVENING IN UTSUNOMIYA
Settle in. Enjoy the occasion.
Pull up a chair at the teppan and watch your chef at work. Make a little room in your race weekend for a relaxed dinner with your partner, family or fellow MotoGP fans.
A close view of the cooking.
Chair seating, warm lighting and dinner cooked before your eyes.
MOTEGI TO UTSUNOMIYA
Plan your MotoGP Japan weekend.
The Japanese Grand Prix takes place at Mobility Resort Motegi, formerly Twin Ring Motegi, in Tochigi Prefecture. Dates and transport arrangements change each year, so check the latest official information before travelling.
Make Utsunomiya your base
Utsunomiya connects with Tokyo by Tohoku Shinkansen. If you are choosing where to stay for MotoGP Japan, consider a hotel here together with your circuit transport. Explore our Utsunomiya hotel picks below.
Check reserved event buses and any Light Line connections in the official English access guide. Arrange your return journey before choosing a dinner time.
Choose your dinner night
Consider Friday or Saturday evening for your Kobe beef dinner. Allow a generous margin after leaving the circuit, as Grand Prix traffic can add considerably to the journey.
Serika is normally closed on Sundays, with occasional exceptions and other closing days. Please check our current opening information.
WHERE TO STAY FOR MOTOGP JAPAN
Stay in Utsunomiya.
Make an evening of it.
Looking for a hotel for your Motegi race weekend? These five Utsunomiya hotels offer official English-language websites and convenient access to JR Utsunomiya Station.
Choose your base, plan your journey to the circuit, and leave an evening for Kobe beef at Steak Serika.
JR UTSUNOMIYA · EAST SIDE
CANDEO HOTELS Utsunomiya
A modern stay near JR Utsunomiya Station, with a rooftop open-air bath for unwinding after a day at the circuit. The hotel lists a two-minute walk from the station.
DOWNTOWN · WEST SIDE
Hotel New Itaya
A long-established city hotel on Odori, the main street leading west from JR Utsunomiya Station. The hotel lists a five-minute walk from the station, with a useful location for exploring central Utsunomiya.
JR UTSUNOMIYA · WEST EXIT
JR-EAST HOTEL METS Utsunomiya
One minute on foot from JR Utsunomiya Station’s West Exit, according to the hotel. A practical option if you want a simple arrival by Shinkansen and easy access to the station with luggage.
JR UTSUNOMIYA · EAST EXIT
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Utsunomiya
A four-minute walk from JR Utsunomiya Station’s East Exit, according to the hotel. Coin-operated laundry and free Wi-Fi are useful if Motegi is one stop on a longer Japan trip.
MARRIOTT BONVOY · JR UTSUNOMIYA AREA
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Utsunomiya
A Marriott Bonvoy option in Shukugo, with single and double rooms and coin-operated laundry. The official hotel website lists a seven-minute walk from JR Utsunomiya Station.
Hotel and map links open in a new tab. Check room availability and rates for your travel dates directly with each hotel. Station walking times are the hotels’ own estimates; confirm circuit transport separately.
Checked in? Your Kobe beef evening awaits.
Use your hotel’s directions link to plan the journey to Serika. For a taxi, show the Japanese address below. Choose a dinner time that allows for your return from Motegi, then reserve your table at the end of this guide.
FIND US
Your table in central Utsunomiya.
Steak Serika is beside the Kamagawa River, near Orion Street. Look for us on the third floor of Maruyoshi Building II.
- Address
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Maruyoshi Building II, 3F, 1-3 Chuo-honcho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan
栃木県宇都宮市中央本町1-3 マルヨシビルⅡ 3階 - From JR Utsunomiya
- Approximately 7 minutes by taxi, depending on traffic.
- From Motegi
- Approximately 1 hour by car under ordinary conditions. Allow considerably longer during Grand Prix traffic.
- Dinner
- 17:00–21:30 · Last entry 20:30
Directions from JR Utsunomiya Station
Can I book in English?
Yes. Use the Google reservation link below to check available dates and times. You can also visit our English restaurant page for more information.
Is the restaurant at the Motegi circuit?
Steak Serika is in central Utsunomiya. Plan a separate journey from Mobility Resort Motegi, allowing extra time for event traffic.
