Shuan Tanaka
Akita
Restaurant in Akita, Japan
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Shuan Tanaka is a Tabelog 100 Izakaya pick (2022, 2024, 2025) serving regional Akita cuisine, hand-cut soba, and strong sake selection at JPY 5,000–5,999 per dinner. The 22-seat house restaurant accommodates families and groups up to 20, with counter, tatami, and sunken seating. Easier to book than Akita's kaiseki specialists, it offers better format variety than single-focus izakaya.
About Shuan Tanaka
Shuan Tanaka is a dining venue in Akita with lunch and dinner hours every day. The basics are straightforward: casual dress, a lunch price range of JPY 1,000–1,999, and a dinner price range of JPY 5,000–5,999.
The venue is also listed for the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 recognition.
The Practical Akita Dining Context
For diners comparing options in Akita, Shuan Tanaka’s appeal rests on its practical positioning: a casual venue with both midday and evening service and a moderate dinner spend. Plan around the clear basics: location in Akita, casual dress, daily lunch and dinner service, and accessible pricing.
Comparisons should stay broad. Nihon Ryori Takamura, Sushi Kojima, Takaraya, Takarazushibunten, and other dining rooms may suit different occasions, budgets, or formats, while Shuan Tanaka offers accessible pricing, daily lunch and dinner windows, and casual dress in Akita.
Practical Positioning
Shuan Tanaka is in Akita. Hours are 11 AM–1:30 PM and 5–10 PM, Monday through Sunday.
The spending ranges are JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch and JPY 5,000–5,999 for dinner. That places Shuan Tanaka in a practical bracket for visitors who want an Akita meal without planning around specific courses, seating type, beverage lists, or special services.
Dress code is casual.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–10 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Location
- 2 Chome-6-14 Izumichuo, Akita, 010-0917, Japan
- Website
- instagram.com/shuantanaka?igsh=MXh1bWkxOG82aDVmdA%3D%3D
- Phone
- +81 18-864-3220
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Shuan Tanaka presents itself as a traditional Japanese izakaya focused on regional cuisine and soba. Private rooms lend an intimate, contained feel suitable for small groups or quieter dinners. The overall impression is casual and approachable, grounded in Japanese tavern culture rather than modern or opulent styling. Because the entry appears on Tabelog with menus, maps, and user photos, readers can expect an authentic local spot where the emphasis is on food and conviviality rather than formality. The no-smoking note further signals a comfortable environment for diners seeking a smoke-free experience.
Best For
This venue is best for relaxed evening dining, informal get-togethers, and small group meals that benefit from privacy. As an izakaya offering regional dishes and soba, it naturally suits dinner service and social occasions where sharing plates and drinks is central. The availability of private rooms makes it a practical choice for families, small celebrations, or work-related gatherings that prefer a quieter setting. Tabelog’s menu listings and user reviews are useful resources for planning visits and confirming whether the space meets specific needs like privacy or dietary preferences.
Ordering Tips
Focus your order on the regional specialties and soba: those are the explicitly noted offerings. Before you go, consult the Tabelog entry for menu details, user photos, and ratings to identify standout dishes and portion sizes. If you need a quieter experience or a reserved space, book a private room in advance since private rooms are stated as available. Also note the venue is no-smoking, so expect a smoke-free dining environment.
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, casual neighborhood izakaya with a warm, lively atmosphere typical of Japanese style taverns, focused more on food and conversation than on design frills.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Chome-6-14 Izumichuo, Akita, 010-0917, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Location
2 Chome-6-14 Izumichuo, Akita, 010-0917, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- é 盃, Notable alternative
- Sushi Kojima, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown
- Takaraya, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown
- Nihon Ryori Takamura, Kaiseki, Kaiseki
- Takarazushibunten, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 5,000–5,999 for dinner, Shuan Tanaka sits in the middle of Akita's izakaya-to-kaiseki spectrum. Takaraya matches the price but skews closer to kaiseki structure, with less drink variety and fewer group-friendly seating options. Sushi Kojima pushes dinner to JPY 15,000–19,999 (lunch JPY 6,000–7,999) and delivers sushi-focused precision that justifies the premium if edomae technique is your priority. Nihon Ryori Takamura offers kaiseki formality at a comparable dinner price, but the fixed-menu format limits spontaneous visits.
Shuan Tanaka's advantage is flexibility: the kitchen moves between regional dishes, soba, and izakaya staples without committing to a single format, and the drink list (Akita sake, shochu, wine) accommodates both enthusiasts and casual drinkers. Families and groups up to 20 find more seating variety here, tatami rooms, sunken tables, counter, than at counter-only competitors. The Tabelog 100 recognition (2022, 2024, 2025) confirms technical execution, while the JPY 5,000-range pricing allows repeat visits that higher-end venues don't.
For travelers prioritizing value and accessibility over omakase or kaiseki ceremony, Shuan Tanaka is the clearer choice. If you're booking only one meal in Akita and budget isn't a concern, Sushi Kojima's edomae focus or Nihon Ryori Takamura's kaiseki formality may deliver a more singular experience. But for a flexible, well-executed introduction to Akita's regional cuisine and sake culture, with easy group accommodation and less advance booking pressure, this venue works better.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shuan Tanaka worth it for the price?
The price ranges are JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch and JPY 5,000–5,999 for dinner. Whether it is worth it depends on your plans in Akita, but it works as a casual option with both lunch and dinner service.
