Yamakyu
A long-established teishoku and Japanese cuisine restaurant beloved in central Noshiro for over 45 years. The owner trained at high-end restaurants across Japan before returning home to open this restaurant, offering seasonal dishes focused on local ingredients. Featured in the Sakigake Shimbun (Akita's major newspaper) as a representative restaurant for Noshiro's local specialty 'pork cartilage.' The pork cartilage teishoku set is a reasonable 900 yen, and the daily lunch special is 950 yen.
Customer reviews confirm: 'I used to go here as a child.' 'An old-fashioned Japanese teishoku restaurant with great portion sizes.' 'Came specifically to try Noshiro's pork cartilage specialty.' 'I use the 950 yen daily lunch regularly. It gets crowded after noon.' Latest visits confirmed January, February, and November 2025. Over 45 years in business and registered as a Noshiro City local-produce cooperative establishment.