Hanazen Restaurant
A 70+ year institution in front of Odate Station. The 'Tori Meshi Bento' won the JR East station bento championship for two consecutive years. Only the main restaurant serves the freshly-made hot Tori Meshi set. The rice cooked in Hinai chicken broth is delicious even cold. Yahoo 4.27/68 reviews, popular with locals and travelers alike. Takeout bento also available on the station platform.
Yahoo 4.27/68 reviews, Tabelog 3.48/406 reviews. The JR station bento championship-winning menu can be enjoyed freshly made and hot at the restaurant. Always busy at lunch. Takeout bento also available on the station platform. A must-visit during any Odate trip. Official hours 10:00-14:30 (as of 2025).