Troika — Russian Cuisine & Cheesecake
Founded in 1973, this beloved Russian cuisine restaurant in Kitakami has been a local institution for over 50 years. Since 1996, it has made its own cheese, and the resulting cheesecake has gained national fame. The unpretentious, warmly nostalgic Russian food is crafted to suit Japanese palates. Rated TripAdvisor's #1 restaurant in Kitakami. Retty 93% recommendation rate.
Multiple reviews crown it 'the best restaurant in Iwate.' TripAdvisor 93% recommendation rate. The cheesecake is popular enough to sell via mail order. Consistent praise for 'outstanding borscht and pirozhki.'