Iwate Prefecture
Jaja-men (じゃじゃめん; noodle with miso and minced meat) joints are all over town, but this hole-in-the wall is still the leader. Ordering is a breeze: just…
Must-see restaurants in Iwate Prefecture
Iwate Prefecture
Serving the best curry we tried in the whole of northern Japan, this small, charming restaurant makes nothing except creamy plates of curry. The wonderful…
Iwate Prefecture
Customers line up and tour buses roll in for this hugely popular wanko-soba restaurant. As per tradition, the waiter will refill your tiny bowl with soba…
Iwate Prefecture
On top of the hill within the Chūson-ji complex, this glass-walled restaurant has lovely views of the surrounding countryside and is the perfect place to…
Iwate Prefecture
Among the soba varieties served here, try hitsuko soba (ひつこそば), eaten with chicken, mushrooms, onion and raw egg. Otherwise go for hittsumi (ひっつみ), hand…
Iwate Prefecture
This yummy Korean noodle place is perfect for a quick bite after getting off your train, before exploring the city sights. There's often a line out the…
Iwate Prefecture
Morioka has a handful of subcontinental restaurants. The best is found in a small shopping arcade not far from the train station. Tandoori options feature…
Iwate Prefecture
On the way back down the hill from Chūson-ji, this small tourist-friendly restaurant dishes up wanko-soba (わんこそば; buckwheat noodles) by the mini-bowlful…
