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    Ichigen, Restaurant in Akita
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    Tabelog 2026

    Ichigen

    Akita

    Restaurant in Akita, Japan

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    Price

    JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown

    Why go

    Ichigen is a Tabelog 100 Chinese restaurant in Akita's Omachi district, where counter seating gives diners a direct view of the wok work that earned the venue its 2023 and 2026 selections. Dinner runs JPY 4,000-4,999, with shochu as the primary drink and à la carte flexibility that makes it easier to navigate than set-menu peers.

    About Ichigen

    Ichigen in Akita is listed in the JPY 4,000-4,999 dinner price bracket and has evening hours from Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Sunday. The venue is also associated with Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - EAST - 2026 recognition, giving diners a clear point to consider when planning a meal in Akita.

    Practical details are straightforward: dinner hours are 5-10 PM Monday through Saturday, the spending range is JPY 4,000-4,999. For seating, menu format, reservations, drinks, rooms, payment methods, smoking, parking, or service style, check directly before visiting.

    Planning a Dinner at Ichigen

    For planning purposes, treat Ichigen as an Akita dinner venue with an evening schedule. Monday through Saturday service runs 5-10 PM, while Sunday is closed. Diners who need a counter, private rooms, an open kitchen, or a particular ordering format should avoid assuming a specific experience before contacting the venue.

    The price range, JPY 4,000-4,999, places Ichigen in an accessible dinner bracket for a planned meal in Akita. For lunch pricing, lunch availability, course structure, signature dishes, allergy accommodations, take-out, delivery, or beverage program, check directly with the venue.

    How It Fits in Akita's Dining Landscape

    Ichigen is one of the Akita venues to consider when looking for a dinner reservation in the city, particularly for diners who value published recognition and a moderate spending range. The practical details support a concise planning profile rather than a detailed description of the room, kitchen, or menu.

    Visitors building an evening around Ichigen can compare their plans with other Pearl listings such as The Bar 1980 or BAR Le Vert, depending on their itinerary. If exact neighborhood, distance, parking, payment, or transit details matter, confirm them separately.

    For Akita visitors, Ichigen works best as a dinner option with a JPY 4,000-4,999 price range, Monday-Saturday evening hours, Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - EAST - 2026 recognition. Our full Akita restaurants guide covers other dining in the city; Pearl also lists selected venues such as Sushisho.

    Venue detailsJPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown
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    Restaurant contextAkita, Japan
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    Planning details

    Location
    4 Chome-2-6 Omachi, Akita, 010-0921, Japan
    Website
    instagram.com/akita_chuka_ichigen?igsh=MWY2bW9qd2d0bGZrMw%3D%3D
    Phone
    +81 18-824-5517
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    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small
    Planning details

    Location

    4 Chome-2-6 Omachi, Akita, 010-0921, Japan · Directions

    +81 18-824-5517

    instagram.com/akita_chuka_ichigen?igsh=MWY2bW9qd2d0bGZrMw%3D%3D

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    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • The Bar 1980, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown
    • Moonshine, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
    • Sushisho, Notable alternative
    • BAR Le Vert, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
    • Lady, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown
    Restaurant context

    Ichigen sits at JPY 4,000-4,999 for dinner, matching The Bar 1980, BAR Le Vert, Lady in the same price band, but it's the only Tabelog 100 selection in this group, giving it a quality edge for diners who prioritize awards recognition. If budget matters more than accolades, Moonshine drops to JPY 2,000-2,999 and offers easier walk-in availability, though without the technical rigor or kitchen view that Ichigen provides at the counter.

    For booking ease, Ichigen is the simplest call in Akita's upper-tier dining scene, reservations a week out usually work, the fifty-seat capacity means last-minute tables occasionally open on weekdays. Sushisho, Akita's sushi counter, requires more advance planning and skews pricier for omakase formats, making it the splurge choice where Ichigen is the repeat-visit venue. If you're planning a group dinner, Ichigen's private tatami rooms (eight to thirty guests) give it a flexibility advantage over counter-only spots, though solo diners or couples will prefer the kitchen-view seats that fill first on weekends.

    The value proposition here is straightforward: Ichigen delivers Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine at roughly two-thirds the cost of Tokyo peers, with booking difficulty that's manageable for visitors who plan a few days ahead. That makes it the best choice in Akita for diners who want award-recognized technique without the multi-week lead time or JPY 10,000+ budgets that Tokyo's top-tier Chinese restaurants demand.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I order at Ichigen?

    For specific dishes or menu format at Ichigen, check directly with the venue. The core planning details are its Akita location, JPY 4,000-4,999 price range, dinner hours, Sunday closure, Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - EAST - 2026 recognition.

    Can I eat at the bar at Ichigen?
    How far ahead should I book Ichigen?

    Reservation timing can vary. Because the hours are 5-10 PM Monday through Saturday and Sunday is closed, plan around the evening schedule and check directly with the venue for booking availability.

    Is Ichigen good for a special occasion?

    Ichigen may suit diners looking for an Akita dinner in the JPY 4,000-4,999 range, especially given its Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - EAST - 2026 recognition. If room types, seating arrangements, service style, or celebration amenities matter, confirm directly with the venue.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Ichigen?

    Dinner is the clearest service window: Ichigen is open 5-10 PM Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. Check directly with the venue for lunch availability.

    Is Ichigen worth the price?

    The price range is JPY 4,000-4,999. Whether it is worth the price depends on your priorities, but Ichigen stands out as a recognized Akita dinner option with a moderate spending bracket.