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Yakiniku Senzankaku

Rating78SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded 1975 (Showa 50) — over 50 years of operation.
昭和50年(1975年)創業・50年以上の老舗。
Yahoo!
Yahoo!マップ4.44という高評価。
Maps: 4.44 — high rating.
「鶴岡で焼肉といえば千山閣」という地元の絶対的な認知。
Absolute local recognition: 'Yakiniku in Tsuruoka means Senzankaku.' Proof of long-term local popularity: many two-generation family regulars.
親子二代の常連が多いという長年の地元人気の証拠。
Genuine sourcing: A-ranked wagyu in half-cow units.
Aランク和牛を半頭仕入れという本物の仕入れ体制。
Accessible pricing: course meals 3,000-4,000 yen range (extraordinary for A5 Yamagata beef).
コース3,000円〜4,000円台という庶民的な価格帯(A5山形牛でこの価格は破格)。
Weekends fully booked — proof of thriving business.
週末予約必須の繁盛ぶり。
No sakura indicators (long-term specific reviews).
サクラの兆候なし(長年の具体的な評価)。
Single location (no FC or chain expansion).
単独店舗(FC・チェーン展開なし)。
Official website (senzankaku.co.jp) confirms operation through February 2026.
公式サイト(senzankaku.co.jp)で2026年2月まで営業確認。
Popular Dishes
A5 Yamagata beef kalbi and sirloin
Rare cuts assortment
Senzanmori (assorted platter)
Various offal (hormone)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1975 (Showa 50), this is Tsuruoka's go-to yakiniku restaurant with over 50 years of operation. 'Yakiniku in Tsuruoka? Senzankaku.' — locals give this as an instant answer. Premium A-ranked wagyu is sourced in half-cow units, with rare cuts and a wide variety of offal (hormone). Yahoo! Maps: 4.44 — high rating backed by passionate local support. Course meals start at 3,000 yen per person, averaging 4,000 yen — accessible for families. Almost always fully booked on weekends; early reservations strongly recommended at this community fixture.

Yahoo! Maps: 4.44, 37 reviews. Tabelog: 3.21, 41 reviews (Tabelog score used as reference only). Jalan: 4.6, 8 reviews. Frequent quotes: 'In Tsuruoka, yakiniku means only here,' 'My family has been coming since I was young,' 'Around 5,000 yen for a course and completely satisfied,' 'Almost always full on weekends — must reserve.' Founded 1975, with many two-generation family regulars. No sakura indicators (long-term specific reviews continuing).

Business Hours
Mon – Wed16:00-22:00
ThuClosed
Fri16:00-22:00
Sat・Sun12:00-14:00, 16:00-22:00
Regular HolidayThursday
Phone0235-24-3517Call
Access
1-minute walk from Jonancho bus stop (Shonai Kotsu). About 10 minutes by car from central Tsuruoka. Parking available. Reservations recommended (especially weekends). Cash only.
15-1 Jonancho, Tsuruoka, Yamagata
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Yakiniku Senzankaku

Rating78SCORE
Popular Dishes
A5 Yamagata beef kalbi and sirloin
Rare cuts assortment
Senzanmori (assorted platter)
Various offal (hormone)
Business Hours
Mon – Wed16:00-22:00
ThuClosed
Fri16:00-22:00
Sat・Sun12:00-14:00, 16:00-22:00
Regular HolidayThursday
Access
1-minute walk from Jonancho bus stop (Shonai Kotsu). About 10 minutes by car from central Tsuruoka. Parking available. Reservations recommended (especially weekends). Cash only.
15-1 Jonancho, Tsuruoka, Yamagata
Phone0235-24-3517
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded 1975 (Showa 50) — over 50 years of operation.
昭和50年(1975年)創業・50年以上の老舗。
Yahoo!
Yahoo!マップ4.44という高評価。
Maps: 4.44 — high rating.
「鶴岡で焼肉といえば千山閣」という地元の絶対的な認知。
Absolute local recognition: 'Yakiniku in Tsuruoka means Senzankaku.' Proof of long-term local popularity: many two-generation family regulars.
親子二代の常連が多いという長年の地元人気の証拠。
Genuine sourcing: A-ranked wagyu in half-cow units.
Aランク和牛を半頭仕入れという本物の仕入れ体制。
Accessible pricing: course meals 3,000-4,000 yen range (extraordinary for A5 Yamagata beef).
コース3,000円〜4,000円台という庶民的な価格帯(A5山形牛でこの価格は破格)。
Weekends fully booked — proof of thriving business.
週末予約必須の繁盛ぶり。
No sakura indicators (long-term specific reviews).
サクラの兆候なし(長年の具体的な評価)。
Single location (no FC or chain expansion).
単独店舗(FC・チェーン展開なし)。
Official website (senzankaku.co.jp) confirms operation through February 2026.
公式サイト(senzankaku.co.jp)で2026年2月まで営業確認。
78SCORE
What a score of 78 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1975 (Showa 50), this is Tsuruoka's go-to yakiniku restaurant with over 50 years of operation. 'Yakiniku in Tsuruoka? Senzankaku.' — locals give this as an instant answer. Premium A-ranked wagyu is sourced in half-cow units, with rare cuts and a wide variety of offal (hormone). Yahoo! Maps: 4.44 — high rating backed by passionate local support. Course meals start at 3,000 yen per person, averaging 4,000 yen — accessible for families. Almost always fully booked on weekends; early reservations strongly recommended at this community fixture.

Yahoo! Maps: 4.44, 37 reviews. Tabelog: 3.21, 41 reviews (Tabelog score used as reference only). Jalan: 4.6, 8 reviews. Frequent quotes: 'In Tsuruoka, yakiniku means only here,' 'My family has been coming since I was young,' 'Around 5,000 yen for a course and completely satisfied,' 'Almost always full on weekends — must reserve.' Founded 1975, with many two-generation family regulars. No sakura indicators (long-term specific reviews continuing).

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