Restaurant in Akita, Japan

Shuan Tanaka

Name: Shuan Tanaka
Address: 2 Chome-6-14 Izumichuo, Akita, 010-0917, Japan, Akita, JP
Telephone: +81 18-864-3220
Price range: JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown

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About Shuan Tanaka

A Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST pick (2022, 2024, 2025) that delivers regional Akita cuisine, hand-cut soba, and strong sake curation 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.

Shuan Tanaka is a dining venue in Akita with verified lunch and dinner hours every day. The confirmed public details are limited, so it is best understood from the basics: 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. Beyond that confirmed accolade, specific claims about seating, menu format, drinks, payment methods, reservations, or service style should be treated cautiously unless checked directly with the restaurant.

The Practical Akita Dining Context

For diners comparing options in Akita, Shuan Tanaka’s appeal rests on its verified positioning: a casual venue with both midday and evening service and a moderate dinner spend. The available facts do not confirm specific dishes, ingredients, chef details, or a fixed dining format, so the safest expectation is a straightforward Akita dining stop rather than a highly documented tasting-menu destination.

comparisons should stay broad. Nihon Ryori Takamura, Sushi Kojima, Takaraya, Takarazushibunten, and other dining rooms may suit different occasions, budgets, or formats, but the verified information for Shuan Tanaka supports a simpler conclusion: it offers accessible pricing, daily lunch and dinner windows, and casual dress in Akita.

Practical Positioning

Shuan Tanaka is in Akita. Verified hours are 11 AM–1:30 PM and 5–10 PM, Monday through Sunday. Because temporary changes are not covered in the verified data, diners should confirm current operations directly before making plans.

The confirmed 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 relying on unverified claims about courses, seating type, beverage lists, or special services.

Dress code is casual. No verified information is available here for private rooms, seat count, allergy accommodations, takeout, delivery, payment methods, smoking policy, parking, phone number, or reservation rules, so those details should be confirmed directly with the venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Shuan Tanaka accommodate groups?

Group capacity, private rooms, seat count, and private-hire details are not verified here. If you are planning a group meal, confirm the current seating and booking policy directly with Shuan Tanaka.

Is Shuan Tanaka worth it for the price?

The verified 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 the confirmed information supports it as a casual option with both lunch and dinner service.

What should I order at Shuan Tanaka?

Specific dishes, courses, cuisine details, and drinks are not verified here. Check the current menu with the restaurant when booking or on arrival.

How far ahead should I book Shuan Tanaka?

Specific reservation rules are not verified here. Shuan Tanaka’s confirmed hours are 11 AM–1:30 PM and 5–10 PM daily, but diners should check the venue's official channels to confirm availability before visiting.

What should I wear to Shuan Tanaka?

The verified dress code is casual. No additional dress requirements are confirmed here.

Location

2 Chome-6-14 Izumichuo, Akita, 010-0917, Japan

Akita, Japan

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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 and reservation difficulty make it a tougher booking for 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.