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Dondonyaki Oyatsuya

Rating80SCORE
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。
A dondonyaki specialty shop founded in 2006.
Tabelog 3.48/389 reviews, 8,700 saves confirming local staple status.
3.48
Also featured on Yamagata City's official tourism site (VISIT YAMAGATA).
Affordable under ¥500 price point beloved by both locals and tourists.
Takeout available.
Multiple NHK/NTV media appearances.
No PR deals, single standalone location.
Price range 1.
Popular Dishes
Dondonyaki (sauce)
どんどん焼き(ソース)
Cheese Dondonyaki
チーズどんどん
Double Cheese Dondonyaki
ダブルチーズどんどん
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A specialty shop for dondonyaki, Yamagata's soul food — wheat dough with toppings grilled and rolled on a chopstick. Founded in 2006, just a 5-minute walk from Yamagata Station. Priced from ¥360 and always lined up with locals and visitors alike. Takeout available.

Reviews say: 'A must-try specialty when visiting Yamagata.' 'The nostalgic taste locals have eaten since childhood.' 'The chewy dough and sauce combination is addictive.' 389 Tabelog reviews — a rare local specialty shop enjoyed by both locals and tourists.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun09:30-19:00
Regular Holiday第1Monday(Public Holidayの場合は営業)
Phone023-646-1344Call
Access
Takeout available. In-store seating (40 seats). Right next to the south gate of Kasumigajo Park — easy to stop by while sightseeing. Evening izakaya mode also available.
2-6-16 Jonanmachi, Bellcity Kasumijo, Yamagata City, Yamagata
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
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Dondonyaki Oyatsuya

Rating80SCORE
Popular Dishes
Dondonyaki (sauce)
どんどん焼き(ソース)
Cheese Dondonyaki
チーズどんどん
Double Cheese Dondonyaki
ダブルチーズどんどん
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun09:30-19:00
Regular Holiday第1Monday(Public Holidayの場合は営業)
Access
Takeout available. In-store seating (40 seats). Right next to the south gate of Kasumigajo Park — easy to stop by while sightseeing. Evening izakaya mode also available.
2-6-16 Jonanmachi, Bellcity Kasumijo, Yamagata City, Yamagata
Phone023-646-1344
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card: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。
A dondonyaki specialty shop founded in 2006.
Tabelog 3.48/389 reviews, 8,700 saves confirming local staple status.
3.48
Also featured on Yamagata City's official tourism site (VISIT YAMAGATA).
Affordable under ¥500 price point beloved by both locals and tourists.
Takeout available.
Multiple NHK/NTV media appearances.
No PR deals, single standalone location.
Price range 1.
80SCORE
What a score of 80 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A specialty shop for dondonyaki, Yamagata's soul food — wheat dough with toppings grilled and rolled on a chopstick. Founded in 2006, just a 5-minute walk from Yamagata Station. Priced from ¥360 and always lined up with locals and visitors alike. Takeout available.

Reviews say: 'A must-try specialty when visiting Yamagata.' 'The nostalgic taste locals have eaten since childhood.' 'The chewy dough and sauce combination is addictive.' 389 Tabelog reviews — a rare local specialty shop enjoyed by both locals and tourists.

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