Restaurant in Akita, Japan
Five-year award streak. Book the 15th.

Sous-sus is Akita's most decorated French restaurant, holding five consecutive Tabelog Bronze Awards (2022–2026) and a 4.08 score. Dinner runs JPY 15,000–19,999; lunch is JPY 5,000–5,999. Book for a special occasion or a considered lunch stop — reservations open on the 15th of each month at 10 AM and fill quickly.
Sous-sus is the strongest argument for a detour to Akita that French cuisine makes in the Tohoku region. Five consecutive Tabelog Bronze Awards (2022 through 2026), a 4.08 Tabelog score, and selection for the Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" in both 2023 and 2025 place this restaurant well above what a mid-size prefectural city would ordinarily support. Dinner runs JPY 15,000–19,999 per person; lunch is accessible at JPY 5,000–5,999. Book it for a special occasion dinner if you are in Akita, or plan a lunch stop if you are passing through Tohoku. Either way, get your reservation in early — seats release on the 15th of each month at 10 AM and the window closes fast.
Sous-sus opened on 16 October 2019 in Omachi, a central district of Akita City, and has built a consistent award record every year since. The setting is described as a stylish space with counter seating — the kind of room that works for a two-person celebration or a solo dinner at the pass without feeling either cramped or anonymous. The restaurant lists its location classification as a "hideout," which is accurate: this is not a tourist-facing address, and that is a point in its favour. The crowd is predominantly local and knowledgeable, which tends to keep the energy calm and focused rather than loud.
The kitchen's particular focus is fish, which, given Akita's access to Sea of Japan seafood, informs a classical French approach that reads as genuinely placed rather than generic. The wine programme is taken seriously , the listing notes a particular commitment to wine selection, and AMEX is accepted, which matters at dinner price points in Japan where card acceptance outside major cities can be limited. Note that electronic money and QR code payments are not accepted, so plan accordingly.
At dinner, Sous-sus sits in a price bracket , JPY 15,000–19,999 , that competes with serious French restaurants in Tokyo without the Tokyo booking difficulty or the Tokyo markup on wine. For a special occasion in Akita, there is no French alternative that matches this credential set. For comparison, restaurants at a comparable award level in Japan's major cities , [HAJIME in Osaka](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/hajime-osaka-restaurant), [Gion Sasaki in Kyoto](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/gion-sasaki-kyoto-restaurant), or [akordu in Nara](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/akordu-nara-restaurant) , require far more advance planning and typically cost more. Sous-sus offers a genuinely high-quality French experience at regional pricing.
The service model is not formally documented in available data, but the counter seating format, sustained five-year award record, and strong Tabelog score (4.08, with Google reviews at 4.3 across 49 reviews) together suggest a focused, attentive approach rather than a large-brigade formal style. At JPY 15,000–19,999 per head, that service quality needs to earn its place , and the sustained peer recognition indicates it does. If you are weighing whether the price point is justified, the five consecutive Tabelog Bronze Awards are a more reliable signal than any single review.
Lunch at JPY 5,000–5,999 is the lower-commitment entry point and a sensible way to assess the kitchen before committing to a full dinner. It is also the format most compatible with a day-trip structure if you are visiting Akita from Sendai or further afield. For those already planning a dinner, the counter format suits pairs and solos better than larger groups , there are no private rooms, though private use of the full space is listed as available for the right occasion.
Reservations: Seats open on the 15th of each month at 10 AM (or the following day if the 15th falls on a Monday). Call +81-18-853-7614 to book. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, lunch 11:30–14:00, dinner 18:00–22:00. Closed Mondays and the first and third Sundays of each month , confirm before visiting as hours can change. Budget: Dinner JPY 15,000–19,999; Lunch JPY 5,000–5,999. Payment: AMEX accepted; electronic money and QR code payments not accepted. Cash is advisable as a backup. Parking: Not available on-site. The address is approximately 1,070 metres from Akita Station, making it walkable or a short taxi ride. Smoking: Non-smoking throughout. Private rooms: None, but full private use of the restaurant is available.
See the comparison section below for how Sous-sus stacks up against other Akita restaurants worth your consideration.
For more options across the city, see our full Akita restaurants guide, and explore our full Akita hotels guide, our full Akita bars guide, our full Akita wineries guide, and our full Akita experiences guide.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sous-sus | {"Year":"2026","Award Source":"Tabelog","Award Type":"The Tabelog Award","Award Group":"bronze","Award Group Rank":"421","Restaurant Name":"SOUS-SUS","Score":"4.08","Budget":"Dinner: JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999; Lunch: JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999","Budget Dinner":"JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999","Budget Lunch":"JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999","Price":"JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown","Average Price":"N/A","Average Price (Based on reviews)":"JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown","Featured Item":"N/A","Full Address (with ZIP)":"秋田県秋田市大町1-2-40, 0100921, Japan","Address":"秋田県秋田市大町1-2-40","Postal Code":"0100921","City":"Omachi Akita Akita","State":"Akita","Country":"Japan","Phone":"+81188537614","Phone Raw":"+81-18-853-7614","Website":"No official website found","Description":"Check out SOUS-SUS/SOUS-SUS (Akita/French) on Tabelog! A Culinary Paradise Crafted by a Female Chef. Classic French Cuisine from Tohoku for Everyone to Enjoy! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!","Categories":"French","Awards & Recognitions":"The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2022 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2022 Bronze winner Selected for Tabelog French EAST \"Tabelog 100\" 2025 Selected for Tabelog French EAST \"Tabelog 100\" 2025 Selected for Tabelog French EAST \"Tabelog 100\" 2023 Selected for Tabelog French EAST \"Tabelog 100\" 2023 受賞・選出歴 閉じる The Tabelog Award 受賞歴 2026年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze 受賞店 2025年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze 受賞店 2024年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze 受賞店 2023年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze 受賞店 2022年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2022 Bronze 受賞店 百名店 選出歴 フレンチ 百名店 2025 選出店 食べログ フレンチ EAST 百名店 2025 選出店 フレンチ 百名店 2023 選出店 食べログ フレンチ EAST 百名店 2023 選出店","Reservation availability":"Reservations available Every month on the 15th from 10 AM. If it falls on a regular holiday, it will be the next day.","Business hours":"Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:30 - 14:00 18:00 - 22:00 Mon Closed ■Closed on The first and third Sundays of each month. Hours and closed days may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.","Payment methods":"Credit card accepted (AMEX) Electronic money not accepted QR code payments not accepted","Private rooms":"Unavailable","Non-smoking/smoking":"Non smoking","Number of seats":"N/A","Private use":"Available","Parking":"Unavailable","Space/facilities":"Stylish space, Counter seating","Drink":"Wine, Particular about wine","Food":"Particular about fish","Service":"N/A","Family friendly":"N/A","Service charge & fee":"N/A","Dress code":"N/A","Maximum party size":"N/A","Location":"Hideout","Occasion":"N/A","Remarks":"N/A","The opening day":"2019.10.16","Receipt (Qualified simple invoice)":"N/A","Latitude":"39.719117346263346","Longitude":"140.11772489492458","Primary Image URL":"","Image URL Count":"20","Image URLs":"","Restaurant ID":"5009178","Source URL":"","Raw Details JSON":"{\"Restaurant name\":\"SOUS-SUS\",\"Awards & Recognitions\":\"The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2022 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2022 Bronze winner Selected for Tabelog French EAST \\\"Tabelog 100\\\" 2025 Selected for Tabelog French EAST \\\"Tabelog 100\\\" 2025 Selected for Tabelog French EAST \\\"Tabelog 100\\\" 2023 Selected for Tabelog French EAST \\\"Tabelog 100\\\" 2023 受賞・選出歴 閉じる The Tabelog Award 受賞歴 2026年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze 受賞店 2025年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze 受賞店 2024年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze 受賞店 2023年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze 受賞店 2022年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2022 Bronze 受賞店 百名店 選出歴 フレンチ 百名店 2025 選出店 食べログ フレンチ EAST 百名店 2025 選出店 フレンチ 百名店 2023 選出店 食べログ フレンチ EAST 百名店 2023 選出店\",\"Categories\":\"French\",\"Phone number (for reservation and inquiry)\":\"018-853-7614\",\"Reservation availability\":\"Reservations available Every month on the 15th from 10 AM. If it falls on a regular holiday, it will be the next day.\",\"Address\":\"秋田県秋田市大町1-2-40 Show larger map Find nearby restaurants Transportation 1,070 meters from Akita.\",\"Business hours\":\"Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:30 - 14:00 18:00 - 22:00 Mon Closed ■Closed on The first and third Sundays of each month. Hours and closed days may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.\",\"Average price (Based on reviews)\":\"JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown\",\"Payment methods\":\"Credit card accepted (AMEX) Electronic money not accepted QR code payments not accepted\",\"Private rooms\":\"Unavailable\",\"Private use\":\"Available\",\"Non-smoking/smoking\":\"Non smoking\",\"Parking\":\"Unavailable\",\"Space/facilities\":\"Stylish space, Counter seating\",\"Drink\":\"Wine, Particular about wine\",\"Food\":\"Particular about fish\",\"Occasion\":\"None\",\"Location\":\"Hideout\",\"The opening day\":\"2019.10.16\"}","Matched Location ID":"0c7ade89-0843-4b98-acef-d0b6c2739ffa","Match Status":"matched","Match Method":"award_page_url_exact","Match Confidence":"high","Matched On URL":"","Matched DB Name":"Sous-sus","Matched DB Address":"Akita Akita City大 Town 1240","Needs Review":"no","Review Reason":"","Fallback Score":"","Fallback Name Sim":"","Fallback Addr Sim":"","Fallback Loc Sim":"","Fallback City Sim":"","Fallback Country Sim":"","Fallback Phone Match":"","Fallback Domain Match":"","Fallback Explanation":""}; Tabelog Bronze Award 2025 Score: 4.2 Cuisine: French / Akita Phone: 018-853-7614 Hours: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:30 - 14:00 18:00 - 22:00 Address: Akita Akita City大 Town 1240 Tabelog: | Easy | — | ||
| Nihon Ryori Takamura | Kaiseki | Unknown | — | ||
| affetto akita | Unknown | — | |||
| f | Unknown | — | |||
| giueme | Unknown | — | |||
| Kyu | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how Sous-sus measures up.
Yes — counter seating is listed among the venue's facilities, which makes solo dining a natural fit here. Lunch (¥5,000–¥5,999) is the lower-commitment entry point if you're eating alone. The counter format also tends to suit solo diners better than the private-use configuration, which is more relevant to groups.
No dress code is specified in the venue data, but Sous-sus holds five consecutive Tabelog Bronze Awards and prices dinner at ¥15,000–¥19,999 per person — the level at which most French restaurants in Japan expect neat, presentable clothing rather than casual wear. Avoid overly casual attire at dinner; lunch is a more relaxed occasion at ¥5,000–¥5,999.
Counter seating is available at Sous-sus, so yes. The venue is described as a stylish space with counter seating, and the wine program is a noted focus — the listing flags a particular emphasis on wine. If you want a seat at the counter, book early; reservations open on the 15th of each month at 10 AM.
Dinner is the fuller commitment: ¥15,000–¥19,999 per person versus ¥5,000–¥5,999 at lunch. If you're visiting Akita primarily for Sous-sus, dinner is the version that justifies the trip — the wine program and the five-year Tabelog Bronze track record point to a kitchen operating at full capability in the evening. Lunch is a good option if budget is a constraint or you're passing through.
Private rooms are not available, but private use of the full venue is listed as an option — making it viable for exclusive group bookings rather than shared-floor large-party dining. No maximum party size is specified in the venue data. check the venue's official channels at +81-18-853-7614 to discuss group arrangements before trying to book through the standard monthly reservation window.
No dietary restriction policy is documented in the available venue data. The kitchen has a noted focus on fish, which shapes the menu direction. Given the French format and the monthly reservation system, it is worth raising any restrictions directly when you call to book at +81-18-853-7614 — do not assume flexibility without confirming.
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:30 - 14:00 18:00 - 22:00
Keep this venue in your Pearl passport, rate it after you visit, and track it alongside every other place you collect.