Marunouchi Shokudo
A homestyle diner in Ibarashima, Akita City, run by three generations of the same family for over 40 years. Known for hearty set meals at honest prices (¥650-¥950), including fried chicken, stir-fried vegetables, and mixed fry. Also operates as an izakaya in the evening. A packed lunchtime destination for local office workers. Google Maps rating of 4.3/174 reviews is the mark of a hidden gem.
Praised as 'packed with office workers every lunch hour', 'the fried chicken set is the number-one favorite', 'you get so much food for this price', and 'a diner cherished by locals for decades'. Google 4.3/174, Yahoo 4.25. Ranked 4th in Netlab teishoku rankings (December 2024). Overwhelmingly genuine positive reviews from local residents.