5 restaurants to visit in Akita and Yamagata to enjoy local ingredients. Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-date: Apr 07 2025

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Categories: French Izakaya Yakiniku Yamagata Akita

5 restaurants to visit in Akita and Yamagata to enjoy local ingredients.

Akita and Yamagata, nurtured by the rich nature of Tohoku, are treasure troves of gourmet food. Along with the beautiful scenery, tasting dishes that utilize local ingredients is one of the highlights of the journey. This time, they will introduce restaurants where one can enjoy carefully selected ingredients that they should definitely visit when traveling to Akita and Yamagata.

See full listings of Izakaya, French, and Yakiniku restaurants found in and around Yamagata.

[Akita] Remede nikaho

Located about a 10-minute walk from Niggahō Station, the restaurant [Remede nikaho] is a French restaurant where one can fully enjoy the blessings of the local area. It offers a full course that maximizes the inherent flavors of fresh meat, fish, and vegetables sourced directly from local producers. With carefully selected wine and sake pairings, diners can further appreciate the depth of the dishes.

The restaurant offers a warm atmosphere that evokes a sense of history, creating a special experience. It features a limited one-group teppanyaki live seat and a dugout-style private room that is safe for those with babies, allowing guests to fully enjoy their time with loved ones.

Remede nikaho

Open: [Monday, Thursday-Sunday] Lunch from 12:00 pm *Door open 11:45 am / Dinner from 6:30 pm *Door open 6:15 pm (Please feel free to contact the restaurant if the entry time is not convenient)
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Access: About 10-minute walk from Nikaho Station on JR Line / About 5-minute by car from Nikaho IC
Address: 49-1, Hirasawaieno-ushiro, Nikaho-shi, Akita
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[Yamagata] Yakiniku Senka Gyuriki

Located about 15 minutes by car from Yamagata Station, [焼肉専科　牛力] is a yakiniku restaurant that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations. Guests can savor carefully hand-cut Yamagata beef, locally sourced vegetables, and Yamagata-grown rice called "Tsuyahime." The 'Yamagata Beef Rare Steak Yukhoe Style,' featuring low-temperature cooked Yamagata beef thigh meat mixed with egg yolk and a special sauce, is a must-try dish. The 'Yamagata Beef Premium Kalbi,' which offers exquisite marbling and rich flavor, is also highly recommended.

The restaurant has a spacious and bright interior, creating a relaxing atmosphere. In addition to table seating, there are also sunken kotatsu-style seats, which can be used as semi-private rooms with partitions. The affordable lunch options that allow guests to enjoy Yamagata beef and the courses that include all-you-can-drink options are also great highlights. Yamagata's local sake and prefectural wines are not to be missed.

Yakiniku Senka Gyuriki

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) *Closed between 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) *No lunch menu on Sunday, National Holidays
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,440 JPY
Access: 15-minute drive from JR Yamagata Station. It is located across from Nitori Yamagata Minami Store, near AEON MALL Yamagata Minami.
Address: 1F, Game Plaza Be-in2, 1352-5, Maeakashi, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata
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[Yamagata] ZAO stand MY

ZAO stand MY is a cafe & bar where one can enjoy hearty dishes as well as drinks like sake and whiskey. The menu also features items that showcase Japanese culture, such as the 'Wagyu Beef Shabu-Shabu Set' and 'Direct Market Unaju'.

The restaurant is located in Zao, where visitors can enjoy leisure activities such as hot springs and skiing. It is a convenient location, just a 3-minute walk from the Yamakko Bus Zao Terminal. The interior has a stylish and modern atmosphere. There are counter seats that are easy to use for solo diners, as well as table seats recommended for families and group travelers. Guests can relax and feel close to the majestic nature of Zao.

ZAO stand MY

Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the Yamako Bus Zao Terminal
Address: 25, Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata
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Garakuta Reproduction FACTORY Ekimae Community Center

Located just a 3-minute walk from Yamagata Station, [我楽多　再現FACTORY　駅前交民館] is a restaurant that offers a variety of dishes and a relaxing atmosphere. The restaurant features exquisite items that highlight the flavors of the ingredients, such as charcoal-grilled yakitori and Yamagata's local specialty, meat soba. The daily changing recommended menu is also not to be missed.

The restaurant has a calm and modern Japanese atmosphere, with counter seats on the first floor and tatami seating on the second and third floors. It is open until 8 AM, allowing guests to enjoy a leisurely meal after sightseeing. It is a place where one can fully savor delicious food and drinks while spending a relaxed time.

Wale Duo Zaixian FACTORY Station Front Communication Hall

Open: 17:00 - 08:00
Closed: 周日
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY
Access: 山形站东口出发步行3分钟，本店位于Hotel SUNROUTE山形附近。
Address: 山形县山形市香澄町1-7-13 Map
Reference source: Chinese only
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5. [Akita] Kuido-raku Main Store

Located just a 3-minute walk from Yokote Station, Kuidoraku Honten is a restaurant where visitors can enjoy the exquisite taste of "Yokote Yakisoba," which has been crowned the champion at the local gourmet festival "B-1 Grand Prix." It is also a long-established izakaya rooted in a butcher shop, offering exceptional meat dishes that focus on quality ingredients, such as "yakitori" and "motsunabe."

In addition to counter seats, the restaurant is equipped with tables that can accommodate eight people and a private tatami room that can be used by up to ten guests. Customers, from families to solo diners, can enjoy local gourmet food with peace of mind. Be sure to visit this renowned restaurant representing Yokote.

Shidōraku Main Store

Open: 午餐 11:00 - 14:00／晚餐 16:30 - 23:00（最晚点餐时间 22:30）主要是炒面，还有其他小食。
Closed: 不定休
Average price: -
Access: 奥羽本线横手站直行，第3个信号灯左转之后就会看到很大的招牌。徒步3分钟。
Address: 秋田县横手市前乡一号町7-13 Map
Reference source: Chinese only

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