Aomori Prefecture
In the evening university students flock to this nondescript office building housing eight tiny restaurants, most doubling as bars. It's a lively local…
Must-see restaurants in Aomori Prefecture
Aomori Prefecture
Cut out the middle man and head straight for the famed Aomori seafood market, where piles of fresh catch – as well as apples, pickled vegetables and a…
Aomori Prefecture
In a town that knows how to handle a bivalve, Osanai has a stellar reputation among locals for its simple and cheap hotate (scallops). The menu includes…
Aomori Prefecture
The bright-green building housing Kaikyōsō looks more like a hardware store than a purveyor of fine raw fish, but don't be fooled: you're in the exact…
Aomori Prefecture
Walking down Shinmachi-dōri from the station, turn left on Zeimusho-dōri (before the Alpha Hotel). Walk towards the water, and on your left you'll find…
Aomori Prefecture
On the southern side of Hirosaki-kōen, Rairai-ken is a lovely little Chinese restaurant in the temple district. There are lots of vegetarian options,…
Aomori Prefecture
One of the fanciest establishments in Hirosaki, this elegant restaurant offers French-inspired banquets, many including the chef's famous 'miracle' cold…
Aomori Prefecture
This brightly lit basement restaurant stars musicians wielding shamisen (three-stringed instruments resembling a lute or a banjo) entertaining seafood…
Aomori Prefecture
Nearly 50 years of churning out sweet, creamy curries has led to mastery of spice and consistency at Curry House Hōryū. It's remarkably cheap and draws a…
Aomori Prefecture
A true local restaurant offering a variety of set meals of hearty stews and delicate seafood concoctions. There's also an extensive list of Aomori sake,…
Aomori Prefecture
In business since 1929, this old-fashioned cake and tea shop is said to be the oldest in Tōhoku. Expect to see arty types with pen in hand (or finger on…
Aomori Prefecture
In business for over 30 years for good reason, and a perennial favourite among the meat-eating fraternity, Aki's signature dish is katsu teishoku (crumbed…
Aomori Prefecture
Hirosaki mightn't be the first place that comes to mind when you think of paella, but you can nonetheless find a pretty decent one here, along with tapas…
Aomori Prefecture
All the coffee shops in Yasumiya have similar offerings – coffee, apple juice and locally made apple pie – but this one at the southern end of the village…
