Restaurant in Akita, Japan

Horumo Saru

Name: Horumo Saru
Address: 6 Chome-12-13 Nakadori, Akita, 010-0001, Japan, Akita, JP
Telephone: +81 18-834-1008

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About Horumo Saru

Six-time Tabelog 100 yakiniku specialist where offal-focused grilling and sub-JPY 5,000 pricing deliver consistent quality in Akita's thin grill scene. A 32-seat neighbourhood anchor that skips private rooms and credit cards but earns repeat visits through disciplined sourcing and a tripe-forward menu.

Horumo Saru is a dining venue in Akita with a verified spending range of JPY 4,000–4,999. Its listed hours are evening-focused: 4:45–11 PM Monday through Thursday, 3 PM–12 AM Friday and Saturday, 3–9 PM Sunday.

The confirmed public recognition available for Horumo Saru is its listing in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - EAST - 2025. Beyond that, specific claims about menu specialties, seating, payment methods, reservations, smoking policy, or service format are not verified here, so this guide treats the venue as a thin-data listing rather than building expectations around unconfirmed details. For comparison planning, alternative dining names to research include Sushi Cho, Kyu, Torikou, SOUPHOLIC, Eiraku Shokudo.

Why the Tabelog 100 Nod Matters

Horumo Saru appears on Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - EAST - 2025, a category list for yakiniku in eastern Japan. That recognition is the clearest verified signal available here, it supports treating Horumo Saru as a notable Akita option within its price band.

What is not verified is just as important: this page does not confirm a founding year, score, seat count, private-room availability, payment policy, booking rules, or dish-level recommendations. Diners should use the confirmed price range and hours as the practical basis for planning.

Format and Timing

Horumo Saru’s verified schedule points to dinner and early-evening use rather than lunch. Service starts at 4:45 PM from Monday through Thursday, then at 3 PM on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Closing is 11 PM Monday through Thursday, midnight on Friday and Saturday, 9 PM on Sunday.

The JPY 4,000–4,999 range places Horumo Saru in a moderate dinner-spend bracket. Because no verified details are available here for menu format, drinks, dietary accommodations, take-out, delivery, or group arrangements, guests should confirm any specific needs directly before going.

Positioning in Akita's Dining Landscape

Within Akita, Horumo Saru is best described from the verified data as a moderately priced evening dining option with a 2025 Tabelog 100 Yakiniku EAST listing. That makes it a reasonable candidate for diners looking for a recognized venue in the city.

For broader planning, the broader Akita dining scene includes other options, comparisons names include Eiraku Shokudo, Kyu, SOUPHOLIC, Sushi Cho, Torikou. This page does not verify how those venues compare on cuisine, pricing, format, or location, so they should be treated as alternative names to research rather than direct like-for-like substitutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horumo Saru good for a special occasion?

Horumo Saru may work for diners seeking a recognized Akita venue in the JPY 4,000–4,999 range. The confirmed accolade is its Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - EAST - 2025 listing. Specific details about ambiance, seating, private rooms, or special-occasion service are not verified here.

What should I wear to Horumo Saru?

No verified dress code is available here. Given the confirmed information, the safest guidance is to dress comfortably for an evening meal in Akita and confirm any venue-specific expectations directly if needed.

Can Horumo Saru accommodate groups?

Group accommodation details, seat count, private rooms, reservation rules are not verified here. If you are planning for several people, confirm directly with the venue before visiting.

Is Horumo Saru good for solo dining?

The verified price range is JPY 4,000–4,999, the opening hours begin at 4:45 PM Monday through Thursday and 3 PM Friday through Sunday. Specific solo-dining features such as counter seating or ordering format are not verified here.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Horumo Saru?

No tasting menu is verified here. This guide cannot confirm menu format, course structure, or dish recommendations, so diners should check current details directly before planning around a specific menu.

What are alternatives to Horumo Saru in Akita?

Other comparisons names for planning include Kyu, Eiraku Shokudo, Sushi Cho, SOUPHOLIC, Torikou, along with other dining in Akita generally. This page does not verify direct comparisons by price, cuisine, format, or location.

Is lunch or dinner better at Horumo Saru?

The verified hours do not list lunch service. Horumo Saru opens at 4:45 PM Monday through Thursday, 3 PM Friday and Saturday, 3 PM Sunday; it closes at 11 PM Monday through Thursday, midnight Friday and Saturday, 9 PM Sunday.

Location

6 Chome-12-13 Nakadori, Akita, 010-0001, Japan

Akita, Japan

Also Consider

SOUPHOLIC, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Eiraku Shokudo, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown
Kyu, Notable alternative
Sushi Cho, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Torikou, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown

Among Akita's limited yakiniku options, Horumo Saru occupies the mid-tier sweet spot: more deliberate than SOUPHOLIC (JPY 1,000–1,999, soup-focused), less formal than Sushi Cho (JPY 10,000–14,999, omakase intensity). Akita Gyugentei Ekimae honten matches the JPY 4,000–4,999 range but leans beef-heavy; Horumo Saru's offal emphasis gives it a clearer identity for diners who know what they want. Eiraku Shokudo charges JPY 5,000–5,999 for kaiseki-adjacent meals, worth the premium if grilling isn't your priority, but harder to justify when Horumo Saru delivers comparable satisfaction for JPY 1,000 less per head.

For value, Horumo Saru wins: six Tabelog 100 nods at sub-JPY 5,000 pricing beats Torikou (JPY 10,000–14,999), which demands double the spend without doubling the experience. Booking is easier here than at Sushi Cho (no multi-week waits), though Friday and Saturday evenings fill quickly. Solo diners and pairs should target weekday 4:45 PM openings for counter access; groups of four or more fit better at Kyu if flexibility on timing matters more than offal variety.

If Horumo Saru is booked, Akita Gyugentei Sannou bekkan offers a similar price bracket with more seating capacity, though the menu skews conventional beef cuts. For travelers prioritizing awards over price, Sushi Cho remains the splurge-worthy alternative, but most diners exit Horumo Saru satisfied they chose correctly.