Yamagata specialty Hanazen - Popular Japanese Izakaya in Yamagata City

Kasumi-cho, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture offers a rich assortment of delicacies from the mountains and seas. The izakaya pub Yamagata specialty Hanazen serves a variety of local Yamagata cuisine, from classic fare to more rare dishes.

The interior design is based on natural wood patterns, and it has a relaxing atmosphere that evokes a hint of nostalgia. We take great care so that guests can enjoy the space as well, adorning it with traditional Japanese decor. At a restaurant like this, guests can enjoy Shonai seafood sourced every morning, wild vegetables from within the prefecture, and more. Another attraction is Japanese cuisine made with seasonal ingredients that change daily. The selection of accompanying alcoholic drinks features a selection of sake sourced from all over Japan, with a focus on local sake from Yamagata. More than 70 kinds! We hope that guests will enjoy a pairing that complements the food and suits their tastes. When out sightseeing, please stop by our restaurant.

These are Yamagata’s local specialties

Yamagata has many local dishes like imoni and karakaini, and part of the appeal of our restaurant is that guests can enjoy a wide variety of dishes. Even within Japan, the culture and customs vary by region. Having come all the way to Yamagata, please be sure to try some of this region's finest dishes. We will surprise and excite you!

800yen

“Imonikai” (imoni parties) are a seasonal event held throughout Yamagata Prefecture.
Imoni is a type of hot pot cuisine made with a root vegetable called satoimo, and the flavor differs slightly by area even within Yamagata. At our restaurant, we make it with a light soy-sauce based flavor.

*All listed prices are excluding tax.

Dashi'Soup Stock'

: Dashi "Yakko" Cubed Tofu 400yen
Dashi Rice 550yen

Dashi Yakko and Dashi Rice, traditional Yamagata home cooking.
Natto, kombu kelp and a mixture of finely chopped ginger, eggplant, perilla leaf, and cucumber are added to dashi broth and served on top of tofu or steamed rice. Add soy sauce or shichimi spices to taste and enjoy.

Hakutaka Horse Sashimi

: 1,250yen

We source our horse sashimi directly from Shirataka, an area on the Mogami River famous for its horses.
We serve carefully selected thigh meat, which is is lean also on the inside. Add garlic dressed with slightly sweet soy sauce or ginger to taste and enjoy.

Yamagata Soba Noodles

: 860yen

We source authentic soba noodles from Sakai Seimen in Yamagata.
They are made to suit our customers’ preferences for thickness and texture, etc. This dish is a uniquely Japanese delicacy.

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Tasting size is available

Our lineup of sake includes more than 70 varieties. If you have trouble deciding, please be sure to order local Yamagata sake. We source seasonal sake from three sake brewers in Yamagata Prefecture.
For those who want to compare different varieties, we recommend the tasting size. Please discover which of our vast selection of Japanese sake you like!