7 recommended gourmet restaurants in Iwate Prefecture! Enjoy the original landscape and rich food culture of Japan!
2022-02-09 Management office
Hello. In this article, I would like to introduce some recommendations for food in Iwate Prefecture. Iwate Prefecture is one of the most pristine landscapes in Japan. With its rich nature and traditional food culture, it is truly a spot that tickles the local spirit of the Japanese people. Even for those who do not have roots in Iwate Prefecture, it is a very familiar place.
In this article, we will introduce such recommended gourmet foods in Iwate Prefecture. We hope you will enjoy the wonderful food culture that has been passed down from generation to generation. For tourists, please refer to this article and enjoy a pleasant sightseeing tour of Iwate.
In this article, we will introduce such recommended gourmet foods in Iwate Prefecture. We hope you will enjoy the wonderful food culture that has been passed down from generation to generation. For tourists, please refer to this article and enjoy a pleasant sightseeing tour of Iwate.
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Dreaming of the wind
Many people may first think of wanko soba as a specialty of Iwate Prefecture. Wankosoba is a traditional food culture of Iwate Prefecture, with an element of attraction in that people enjoy eating small portions of buckwheat noodles as long as they can eat them without interruption. Even if you only know the name, it is an experience that you should try at least once when you visit Iwate Prefecture. It is a rare experience in a travel destination, and it is sure to become a topic of conversation when you return to your hometown. Please give it a try.
The wheat-scented wanko soba never gets old!
The wanko soba of this restaurant is carefully prepared so that you will never get tired of it. The handmade noodles, which allow you to fully enjoy the flavor, deliciousness, and aroma of the wheat, are a truly profound experience of food. The noodles are very popular in that they allow you to enjoy them in many different ways: with your eyes, with your tongue, and with your nose. The soba noodles are served with a variety of condiments, and the sauce does not interfere with the aroma of the soba, creating a perfect match. This is a meal not to be missed when visiting Iwate Prefecture.
"Store Information "
Name: Yume no Kaze
Address: 11-2, Aza Hanadachi, Hiraizumi, Hiraizumi-cho, Nishibai-gun, Iwate
Phone number: 050-5868-1217
Hours of operation: [Monday - Sunday]
10:00～18:00
Closed: Open all year round (except for the days of the event and the exhibition)
Budget: ¥2,000 - ¥2,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Counter seating available
URL:
Bashokan (name of a haiku poetess)
This restaurant offers authentic wanko soba that is even more specialized for large appetites than the previous wanko soba restaurant. The restaurant is only a minute's walk from Hiraizumi station, the center of Iwate Prefecture, known for the Oshu Fujiwara clan, and is a popular destination for tourists as well.
Gather around, boasting of your gluttony! How many bowls of wanko soba can you eat?
The signature dish of this restaurant is the wanko soba, which is designed to be eaten in large portions. The soba is served on a tray, and you can eat as much of it as you like until you are satisfied. This is a very attractive restaurant that will satisfy even men who are proud of their large appetites. The spacious interior of the restaurant, which is decorated in the style of a traditional Japanese house, also has a pleasant atmosphere, giving the impression of a relaxed Japanese atmosphere.
"Store Information "
Name: Ekimae Bashokan
Address: 82 Izumiya, Hiraizumi, Hiraizumi-cho, Nishibai-gun, Iwate
Phone number: 050-5590-1966
Business hours: 10:00-17:00
Regular day off: irregular
Budget: ¥2,000 - ¥2,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities：Seating room available, calm space
URL：http://www.wankosoba.com/
Yoyo House
This restaurant serves jaja-mian called "jaja-mian ". It is a unique culture of Iwate Prefecture and is widely supported by both locals and tourists. Located in Morioka, the center of Iwate Prefecture, this restaurant is easily accessible and highly recommended for those who want to try it at least once.
Medium-thick, slippery noodles are intertwined with miso paste with a hint of beetroot sauce!
The restaurant's trademark jaja-mian is a harmonious whole. The medium-thick, slippery noodles have a shiny sheen and a very beautiful appearance. The meat miso paste with a hint of sweet soy sauce that sits on top of the noodle is very eye-catching in terms of its color contrast. Many people may think of jarred rice noodles as red and spicy, as the meat miso is often flavored with bean paste. However, this restaurant's "jaja-mian ", with its more colorful vegetable and animal flavors, is popular with a wide range of people. Mix the whole dish together and you will finish it without getting bored in a wonderful match.
"Store Information "
Name: Harubaruya
Address: 1-1-5 Nakano, Morioka-shi, Iwate
Phone number: 019-652-5738
Business hours: 11:00 - 21:00
Closed: Open every day
Budget: ~¥999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities：Calm space, seating available
URL:
Tono Meat Center
This restaurant has a somewhat retro and nostalgic atmosphere that has long been familiar to the people of Iwate Prefecture. The name "Meat Center" might make you imagine a place like a factory, but don't worry, you can eat and drink here as well. This is a restaurant where you can taste Jingisukan. Many people may have the image that Jingisukan is a Hokkaido dish, but in fact, it is a popular meal in Iwate Prefecture as well.
A sumptuous Genghis Khan dish made with fresh lamb!
The Jingisukan available at this restaurant is a rare opportunity to try it, so we hope you will try it when you visit Iwate Prefecture. The fresh and hearty lamb meat is carefully grilled and seasoned with a rich sweet and spicy sauce, making this dish very popular even among children. It goes well with rice and, of course, sake. It is a dish to be enjoyed with the whole family.
"Store Information "
Name: Tono Meat Center
Address: 20-13-1 Shiraiwa, Matsuzaki-cho, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture
Phone number: 0198-62-2242
Office hours：11:00～15:00（L.O.14:30）
17:00～21:00 (L.O.20:30)
Regular day off: irregular
Budget: ³,000 - ³,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and Facilities: Homey and bright atmosphere, sitting room available
URL: https://tonoramu.jp/
Hakuryu Main Store
This store is also famous in Iwate Prefecture for "jajamian ". It has a long history, and its history and traditions can be clearly seen from its storefront and signboard. The restaurant has been loved by locals as well as tourists for its long history. If you want to enjoy Iwate's famous "jaja-mian ", please visit us.
The famous restaurant of "jajamian "where you must queue!
This restaurant's "jaja-mian "is very popular and there is often a line to get in. It is such a popular menu item that you will definitely want to try it at least once. The noodles used at this restaurant are thicker and more like udon noodles than the so-called Chinese noodles. The noodles have a strong presence, which is why the meat miso, which makes full use of the flavor of the meat, is so well mixed with the noodles. The accompanying ginger and raayu (Chinese chili oil) can be used to change the flavor, making this a dish that can be enjoyed to the end without getting tired of it.
"Store Information "
Name: Pilong Honten
Address: 5-15 Uchimaru, Morioka, Iwate
Phone number: 019-624-2247
Hours of operation: [Monday-Saturday].
9:00～21:00(L.O.20:40)
[Sunday]
11:30～18:45
Closed: No holidays （Bon holidays, New Year holidays)
Budget: ³,000 - ³,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Counter seating available
URL：http://www.pairon.iwate.jp/
Steak and Teppan Cuisine Wakana Morioka Honten
This restaurant is one of the most famous meat restaurants in Iwate Prefecture. The name "Steak and Teppan Cuisine" sounds very fancy, but this is a restaurant where such high quality meat is the specialty. Please come and try the rare and rare high quality meat.
Iwate brand meat is grilled to perfection!
The gorgeous grilled Iwate brand of meat is a sight to behold. "Maesawa beef "is loved by a wide range of people because of its fat and firmness. The sight of the meat being grilled on the teppan in front of you is also very impressive, and you will be able to taste the deliciousness with your eyes and tongue.
"Store Information "
Name: Wakana Morioka Honten (Steak and Teppan Cuisine)
Address: 1-3-33 Osawakawara, Morioka-shi, Iwate
Phone number: 019-653-3333
Office hours：11:30～14:00 17:00～20:30（L.O）
Closed: Tuesday (open if Tuesday is a national holiday)
I have to calculate：￥10,000～￥14,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and facilities: stylish space, calm space, large seating area
URL：https://wakanagroup.co.jp/honten/
Kitagawa Shokudo
This last store we will introduce here is also a very old and historic store. It is a testament to the fact that it is a spot that has been loved by the locals. The main feature of this restaurant is its abundant seafood dishes, which take advantage of Iwate Prefecture's geographical location to offer a wide variety of fresh fish. Please be sure to try the fresh fish from the northern seas.
Fresh and mouthwatering fish!
The restaurant's main feature is that you can enjoy fresh fish caught in the surrounding seas, prepared in a variety of ways. In particular, the daily kaisen-don (fresh seafood bowl) is one of the most popular items on the menu, with an overflowing bowl of the freshest and best-available fish. The fish, which have been raised in the harsh environment of the northern sea, are the fattiest and toughest of all, and provide a good eating experience without being tough. This popular restaurant is highly recommended for both women and men. Please come and visit us.
"Store Information "
Name: Kitagawa Shokudo (Kitagawa Restaurant)
Address: 260-13, Wano, Tanohata-mura, Shimo-Kei County, Iwate Prefecture
Phone number: 0194-34-2251
Business hours: 11:00-22:00 (L.O. 20:50)
Lunch only on Thursdays at 14:00
The room will be under preparation from 15:00 to 17:00.
Closed: Monday
Budget: ³,000 - ³,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and Facilities: Stylish space, warm atmosphere, sitting room available
URL:
summary
Thank you for taking the time to read this far. All of the restaurants we visited were very attractive, offering delicious food and local cuisine unique to Iwate Prefecture. It is no exaggeration to say that experiencing the unique food culture and fresh cuisine that can only be found in a particular area is one of the best parts of traveling.
When you travel to Iwate Prefecture, please use this article as a guide to find your favorite restaurant. We hope this article has helped you find the perfect restaurant.
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