Local Guide
8 Recommended Izakaya in Kanazawa! Great restaurants where you can enjoy local sake, craft beer and excellent seafood!

One of the best parts of a trip to Kanazawa is the delicious food and sake. Surrounded by the sea and mountains, Kanazawa is a gourmet treasure trove of seafood, vegetables, and other ingredients, and is also home to a wide variety of sake and craft beer to complement the delicious cuisine. We have carefully selected izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) where you can casually enjoy such Kanazawa gourmet foods, including famous izakaya as well as recommended restaurants that have been loved by locals for a long time. We hope you will enjoy Kanazawa's delicacies with a glass of sake.

Proud of menu featuring original sanbaizu (vinegar) sauce.

Horse Mackerel Vinegar Special
Horse Mackerel Vinegar Special" (1,350 yen), "Oden Ramen" (500 yen)

A yakitori restaurant near Higashi Chaya-gai has been loved for more than 50 years. In addition to yakitori, the most popular menu item we recommend is the "horse mackerel vinegar special," which was created from bribery rice. Thinly sliced horse mackerel with a refreshingly sweet homemade sanbaizu vinegar adds a nice accent to the dish, making it a perfect accompaniment to drinks.
Oden Ramen," which was started more than 20 years ago as a waste of leftover oden broth, is recommended for the end of the meal. The rich flavor of the soup, which is made by adding beef tendon and fried green onion to the special oden broth, will satisfy both your body and soul.

Delivering deliciousness for 50 years. Reasonably priced dishes are sure to satisfy!

The restaurant's interior has a relaxed atmosphere, with counter seating and a small tatami room.
The restaurant's interior has a relaxed atmosphere, with counter seating and a small tatami room.

Although a long-established yakitori restaurant that has been in Higashiyama for two generations, it offers a wide variety of meat and fish dishes as well as a la carte dishes such as jaga buta (potato butter) and croquettes. It is hard to decide which one to try. What is even more surprising is the price. The restaurant sources vegetables directly from farmers it knows, making it possible to offer them at reasonable prices.
The char-grilled "Nodoguro (grilled bluefin tuna)" grilled right in front of the counter and the "garlic fried rice" with plenty of garlic are also popular.

Local Guide Comment
The owner used to own a fishing boat and go fishing. He used to own a fishing boat, which is the reason why the seafood menu is so rich. The restaurant has a kesu, where fresh fish caught by his son are sometimes available.
Higashiyama Yakitori Takata
  • Address 3-23-9 Higashiyama, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa MAP
  • Direction Approximately 8 minutes from Kanazawa Station by car
  • Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Higashiyama" and walk about 2 minutes.
  • Business Hours 17:00 - 2:00 (L.O. 1:30) *Sunday - 22:00
  • Closed Mondays (open on national holidays and the day before national holidays, closed the next day)
  • TEL 076-251-4842
  • Parking Free of charge

Spanish cuisine that combines Spanish techniques and Kanazawa ingredients.

Small
Small "Seafood from the Seas and the Mountains Paella" (2,980 yen), "Glass of Cider from the Barrel" (600 yen), "Small Salt Cod Piru Piru (with bread)" (1,800 yen), "Small Steamed Mussels" (2,980 yen)

This Spanish restaurant is run by the owner who trained at a starred Restaurant in Spain. The restaurant is famous for its fusion of Kanazawa ingredients based on cuisine from the Basque region, known for its gastronomic delights.
The classic is the classic Spanish dish "Pilpil of salt cod. A pile of steamed mussels stuffed into a bowl so tightly that they almost spill out makes a perfect snack. The hearty "Seafood from the Sea and the Mountain Paella," filled with local seafood and seasonal ingredients, is packed with the flavor of the ingredients. The soup stock is made from the ingredients of the day, so the broth changes daily.

A restaurant loved by the locals that delights both the eye and the palate.

The funny owner of the restaurant performs a performance of cider from the barrel.
The funny owner of the restaurant performs a performance of cider from the barrel.

A noteworthy feature is the performance of cider served in a barrel. Cider is a dry apple liquor drunk in the Basque Country, and the style of cider served in a semicircle from a large barrel at the entrance on the first floor is a staple in Spain. It is rare to find a restaurant in Japan where this style of sake can be enjoyed, and many people visit for this purpose.
You can also enjoy drinks from various regions of Spain only at Arros. Reservations are recommended as the restaurant is so busy that it is fully booked in the early hours. The restaurant is open after hours, so even if you arrive in Kanazawa late at night, you can still make it in time for dinner.

Local Guide Comment
The restaurant has a first floor and a second floor. The second floor is recommended for those who want to enjoy the restaurant in a relaxed atmosphere. However, only on the first floor, you can order a tapas course that offers small dishes (except during peak season), so if you want to enjoy a bar-like atmosphere, please use the first floor.
Spanish Cuisine Arros
  • Address 1-7 Kikura-cho, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo bus stop and walk about 5 minutes.
  • Business hours 17:30 - 3:00 (L.O.2:00)
  • Closed No holidays
  • TEL 076-222-7105
  • Parking None

A lot of love put into each piece of yakitori. Addictive yakitori!

Gomoku-kama
Gomoku-kama" (1,500 yen), "Bochibochi (10 kinds)" (1,730 yen)

This yakitori restaurant is popular for its delicious taste and wallet-friendly prices. Since its opening in 1980, it has been a favorite for more than 40 years. The yakitori grilled by the owner, who trained at a famous restaurant in Tokyo, is exceptional in terms of the degree of doneness, sauce, and texture. The homemade sauce, which has been added since the establishment of the restaurant, has a mild and rich taste with the flavor of meat and vegetables concentrated in it.
The owner says he never uses frozen meat. The owner says he does not use frozen meat and uses only fresh meat, a process that takes time and careful preparation.

A simple, homey yakitori restaurant run by a couple

The warm and welcoming interior is filled with the warmth of wood.
The warm and welcoming interior is filled with the warmth of wood.

We recommend that you order the "bochibochi" set, a great deal that allows you to enjoy 10 kinds of yakitori at once, and then order more as you feel like it. The best part is that you can enjoy unique skewers such as "Oyster Bacon," which is a boiled oyster wrapped with bacon and grilled, and "Morimori," which is duck and garlic skewered alternately.
Another staple of the restaurant is its rice cooked in 11 different ways. The rice is carefully cooked one by one after receiving an order, so it takes about 20 minutes before it is served. Please enjoy the kamameshi that has absorbed the flavorful broth made from kelp and bonito.

Local Guide Comment
You can use it as a second bar for a quick bite or as a complete bar for a full meal. It can be used casually as a convenient bar.
Tori no Bo
  • Address 42-2 Satomi-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 15 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
  • Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk about 5 minutes.
  • Business hours Tuesday-Saturday 17:00-23:00 (L.O.22:30)
    Sunday & Holidays 16:30-21:30 (L.O.21:00)
  • Closed Mon.
  • TEL 076-222-1326
  • Parking None
  • Memo No appetizers, no charge

Always has 8 kinds of original craft beers on tap.

In addition to counter seats that can be easily used by one person, there are also table seats.
In addition to counter seats that can be easily used by one person, there are also table seats.

When visiting Higashi Chaya-gai, be sure to stop by the pub directly operated by Oriental Brewing, a brewery established in 2016. You can always enjoy 8 kinds of original craft beers brewed deep in the mountains of Kanazawa.
With the motto of "local and unique beers," the pub offers a lineup of craft beers made with local ingredients. It is also a great place to stop by for a casual, casual experience.

Addictive thick pizza goes perfectly with craft beer.

The
The "Drink Comparison Set" (1,430 yen) and "Teriyaki Chicken Pizza with Ohno Soy Sauce" (1,650 yen).

The "Drink Comparison Set" is a great deal, allowing you to taste four different kinds of beer at once, including one made with an abundance of locally produced yuzu and another made with Kaga-bocha (stick tea). The beers become darker and darker from the left in the photo, so it is recommended to drink from the left to enjoy the differences in taste.
Along with our craft beer, we also offer Neapolitan pizza. The dough is rolled out upon order and baked in the oven at 500 degrees Celsius in about 80 seconds. The most recommended pizza is the "Teriyaki Chicken Pizza with Ono Soy Sauce. The sweet Kanazawa Ono soy sauce and seared mayonnaise intertwine with each other, making it a perfect match with beer.

Local Guide Comment
Since the restaurant is open from noon, it is also perfect for a lunchtime drink. We also recommend snacks such as "Beer Yeast Potato Fries" and "Kaga Lotus Root Beer Fritters" that enhance the deliciousness of beer.
Oriental Brewing Higashiyama
  • Address 3-2-22 Higashiyama, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
  • Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Hashiba-cho" and walk about 1 minute.
  • Business Hours 11:00-22:00 (L.O . Food 21:00, Drinks 21:30) *Sometimes shortened hours during winter
  • Closed No holidays
  • TEL 076-255-6378
  • Parking None
  • Memo No charge
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Enjoy the richly expressive and creative Japanese cuisine.

Avocado and tuna with nori seaweed
Avocado and tuna with nori seaweed" (1,500 yen), "Fried Noto oysters with lemon malt sauce" (1,500 yen)

This creative Japanese restaurant is tucked away in a quiet location about a 6-minute walk from Omimachi Market. A must-order item on the regular menu is the avocado and tuna with nori (seaweed). The flavor of the ingredients, seasoned in perfect balance, overlaps on the tongue and leaves a long aftertaste.
In addition to the regular menu, the menu that changes every season and every day is also a pleasure to enjoy. The combination of ingredients maximizes the synergy of flavors in dishes where simplicity and originality coexist, making this a restaurant you will want to return to season after season.

An old private house with a warm atmosphere

The warm atmosphere of the restaurant, where attention to detail and good taste shine through.
The warm atmosphere of the restaurant, where attention to detail and good taste shine through.

The restaurant was opened in a renovated 120-year-old warehouse. The restaurant is decorated with old Japanese tools as well as antiques from America and Europe, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The counter, where you can watch the cooking process up close, is a special place to sit. You can enjoy a sense of being one with the owner as he prepares the fish and serves it. The best part of the restaurant is the live atmosphere where you can enjoy a sense of oneness with the owner. You can also enjoy talking with the Staff/staff members.

Local Guide Comment
If you visit with three or more people, you will be shown to a table, so if you want to sit at the counter, go alone or with two people. Don't forget to make a reservation as it is a popular restaurant.
PLAT HOME Kanazawa Kitchen
  • Address 1-3-4 Hikosan-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
  • Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Musashigatsuji/Omimachi Ichiba and walk 6 minutes.
  • Business hours 17:30-23:30 (L.O. 22:30)
  • Regular holiday Closed on Mondays and irregular holidays
  • TEL 076-256-5075
  • Parking None

Tantalize your taste buds with dishes that bring out Kanazawa's culinary potential.

Amaebi cream croquette
Amaebi cream croquette" (880 yen), "Assorted sashimi for two" (3,300 yen)

About a 7-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, this izakaya mainly serves Japanese food. It is run by the owner who trained at the popular Kanazawa izakaya "Kuroya" for 10 years. The first thing you should order when you enter the restaurant is the sashimi platter. The owner himself carefully selects the best seasonal seafood, and five kinds of thickly sliced sashimi are neatly arranged on the plate.
The "Amaebi Cream Croquette," made with plenty of amaebi, is a regular menu item. The smooth homemade cream condensed with the flavor of sweet shrimp is rich and full-bodied. It is a dish that goes well with sake, making it a great accompaniment to alcoholic beverages.

Relaxing evenings at the counter with a glass of sake in hand

Solo customers are welcome at the counter
Solo customers are welcome at the counter

There are six seats at the counter, making it easy for a single person to come in. The chef says that he tries to have as much conversation as possible at the counter, as he wants customers to enjoy the background of the ingredients.
Many of the dishes are simple and make full use of local seasonal ingredients, and are prepared under the theme of "dishes that go well with sake. Sake from Noto, Hakusan, and other regions of Ishikawa Prefecture are on the menu, making it a real pleasure to enjoy pairing the sake with the dishes. We also have a large selection of draft sake to let you experience the seasons through sake as well, so you can enjoy your time immersed in the deliciousness of the season to the fullest.

Local Guide Comment
You can also enjoy simple dishes that bring out the best of seasonal ingredients, such as Kabako crab and albacore in winter and natural rock oysters in summer.
Sake and Fish Dishes Watari Kanazawa
  • Address 2-5-29 Honmachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 7 min. walk from JR Kanazawa Station
  • Business hours 17:30-23:00 (L.O.22:00)
  • Closed Sundays (open if Monday is a national holiday, closed the following Monday)
  • TEL 076-231-6355
  • Parking None

Enjoy the marriage of sake and local ingredients

It is not unusual to see customers sitting alone at the main counter.
It is not unusual to see customers sitting alone at the main counter.

This seafood izakaya has been in business for more than 20 years since it started with the concept of "enjoying the matching of sake and fish dishes. The owner says that he originally wanted the restaurant to be a place where sake lovers could gather night after night. The restaurant has developed as an izakaya where sake is the main attraction, rather than a restaurant where food is the main attraction, and continues to explore the deliciousness of sake.
The restaurant offers a wide selection of local sake, both from within the prefecture and from outside of it, with many of them having a refreshing aftertaste that balances well with the food. After drinking good sake, you will want to eat good food. Such a cycle is sure to make your night of travel enjoyable.

A gourmet restaurant that focuses on the finest ingredients

Most customers order the
Most customers order the "Assorted Sashimi" (market value).

The main ingredient of the food is the ingredients. They want to serve only what they truly believe to be the best, so even if you make a reservation in advance, they may have no choice but to decline on the day of your visit if the best ingredients are not available in the market.
One of the most popular menu items among customers who come for the real thing is the "sashimi platter. Using fresh fish caught in the morning and shipped directly from the Kanazawa Port Amimoto, diners can enjoy the delicacies of the Hokuriku region's seafood. They prepare it according to the number of people and budget, so consult with them when making a reservation.

Local Guide Comment
Reservations are recommended until the day before for the "Dried Sea Urchin" and the winter-only crab.
Shojo
  • Address 2-12-15 Korinbo, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
  • Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Korinbo" and walk 3 minutes.
  • Business hours 18:00-22:30 (L.O. 22:00)
  • Closed Sunday (open if Sunday is a national holiday, closed the next day)
  • TEL 076-222-2246
  • Parking None

Enjoy a drink with snacks in a cozy space

Kokkofu Set
Kokkofu Set" (1,188 yen), "Smoked Assortment (for 1 person)" (918 yen)

A small izakaya located in a corner of Shin-Tatemachi. The first thing you should order when you arrive is the "Kokufu Set," which includes three omakase snacks and a glass of sake. This is a great value set that includes an elegantly arranged snack that changes with the seasons and your choice of six different types of alcohol, including fresh cider and a glass of wine (red or white).
The coasters with adorable characters accented with beards were made in the image of the owner. The "Smoked Platter" featuring smoked mackerel, which was very popular at the event, is another popular item.

Take a breather in an izakaya that blends in with everyday life

The renovated store retains the retro atmosphere of a former barbershop.
The renovated store retains the retro atmosphere of a former barbershop.

Alcohol is available in abundance, including sake, shochu, whiskey, highball, and wine. The wide range of cuisine lineup is also attractive. Japanese and Chinese dishes, as well as pasta and risotto, are all handmade.
Despite the carefully prepared dishes, the prices are reasonable so that locals can use the restaurant on a daily basis. This is because we want to provide a place where people can enjoy a comfortable drink in their daily lives. It is a place that you will want to stop by on a whim, and you will want to brag about knowing about it.

Local Guide Comment
On weekday evenings, some of the neighbors stay until the end of the night to drink together while playing Showa-era songs. Such freedom and homey atmosphere are also appealing.
Parlor Kohuku
  • Address 3-118 Shin-Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 14 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Sakurabashi bus stop, and walk about 2 minutes.
  • Business hours Weekdays 17:00-22:00 (L.O.)
    Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 15:00-22:00 (L.O.)
  • Closed Monday, Tuesday (irregular holidays)
  • TEL 076-221-7757
  • Parking No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.

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