Restaurant in Akita, Japan

Washoku Sugawara

Name: Washoku Sugawara
Address: Japan, 〒010-0921 Akita, Omachi, 1 Chome−2−7 サン・パティオ大町, Akita, JP
Telephone: +81 18-888-3315
Price range: JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 View spending breakdown

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About Washoku Sugawara

Tabelog 100-recognized kaiseki in Akita city, emphasizing coastal fish and regional sake pairings at JPY 15,000–20,000 per person. Counter and private-room seating for 4 to 30 guests; book 2–3 weeks ahead for special occasions. Families welcome, though evening-only hours and price tier suit celebrations better than casual meals.

Akita's higher-end dining scene rewards planning, and Washoku Sugawara is one venue to consider when your budget fits a premium meal. The verified listing places Washoku Sugawara in the JPY 15,000–19,999 range and recognizes it in the Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025 selection. Beyond those confirmed points, practical details should be checked directly before you visit.

Premium Dining in Akita

Washoku Sugawara is best framed around what is confirmed: it is in Akita, it sits in the JPY 15,000–19,999 price band, and it appears in the Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025 selection. Do not assume a specific menu format, set of dishes, seating style, or beverage program from the listing alone. If you are planning a special meal or a business meal, confirm the current service details directly so the restaurant can explain what is available.

How the Space Works for Different Group Sizes

For couples, families, business diners, or larger parties, ask the restaurant what seating and arrangements are available before you visit. The verified information does not establish a specific room layout, counter setup, private-room policy, or accommodation process, so those details should be handled as direct questions rather than assumptions. Because the restaurant sits in a premium price band, it is best approached as a planned meal rather than an impulsive choice.

Compared with other dining in Akita, Washoku Sugawara stands out for its JPY 15,000–19,999 listed price range and its Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025 recognition. Visitors looking for a looser meal can explore Akita restaurants more broadly, while those set on a higher-budget meal can keep Washoku Sugawara on the shortlist. If you are comparing it with unnamed local options, the deciding factor is whether the price band and recognition match the kind of meal you want.

Confirm the current reservation or visit process directly with the restaurant. Because details such as seating, service style, menu format, and special requests can change or may not be publicly verified, ask about them in advance rather than relying on assumptions. The most reliable way to approach the meal is to set expectations around the confirmed price band, the Akita location, and the Tabelog 100 recognition.

Quick reference: Washoku Sugawara is in Akita. Listed price range: JPY 15,000–19,999. Recognition: Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025. Reservations and current service details should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Washoku Sugawara handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary and allergy accommodations are not verified here. Guests with restrictions should ask directly in advance and should not assume adjustments are available unless the restaurant confirms them.

What are alternatives to Washoku Sugawara in Akita?

Akita has other dining options, but Washoku Sugawara is the venue here with Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025 recognition. If you want something more casual or lower-commitment, compare it with other Akita restaurants based on budget and availability.

What should a first-timer know about Washoku Sugawara?

Plan ahead and treat it as a premium meal in Akita. The listed price range is JPY 15,000–19,999, and the venue is recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025 selection. Confirm reservations and current service details directly with the restaurant.

Can I eat at the bar at Washoku Sugawara?

Confirm seating directly with the restaurant before you visit. A specific seating format is not verified here, so ask in advance if you prefer a particular style of seating.

Is Washoku Sugawara worth the price?

It is most compelling if you are seeking a higher-budget Akita meal in the JPY 15,000–19,999 range with Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025 recognition. If that price band does not fit your plans, a more casual Akita restaurant may be a better fit.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Washoku Sugawara?

Do not assume a fixed format without checking current details. The verified information here confirms the JPY 15,000–19,999 price range and Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025 recognition, but not a specific tasting-menu structure.

Is Washoku Sugawara good for a special occasion?

It can be a candidate for a special occasion if your plans call for a premium meal in Akita. Because special requests and seating arrangements are not verified here, confirm all celebration details directly in advance.

Location

Japan, 〒010-0921 Akita, Omachi, 1 Chome−2−7 サン・パティオ大町

Akita, Japan

Compare Washoku Sugawara

Value at a Glance: Washoku Sugawara

Venue	Price
Washoku Sugawara	JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 View spending breakdown
Sous-sus
スシュ
すし匠
Lady	JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown
Sushisho

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

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Sous-sus, Notable alternative
スシュ, Notable alternative
すし匠, Notable alternative
Lady, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown
Sushisho, Notable alternative

Washoku Sugawara occupies the upper-middle tier of Akita's Japanese dining scene, the JPY 15,000–20,000 range puts it above everyday kaiseki but below the city's most exclusive private-chef formats. Sous-sus and スシュ offer comparable seasonal Japanese cooking with similar Tabelog recognition, but neither focuses as explicitly on Akita sake depth. If you're prioritizing drink pairings over novelty plating, Washoku Sugawara pulls ahead. すし匠 and Sushisho are both sushi-focused rather than multi-course kaiseki, so they're not direct alternatives unless you prefer omakase-style nigiri over composed plates.

For a lower entry point without sacrificing regional ingredients, Lady comes in around JPY 4,000–5,000 and handles casual izakaya formats well, though you lose the private-room flexibility and sake curation. Washoku Sugawara is the better choice if you're booking for an anniversary, business dinner, or family celebration where the meal itself is the main event. Book here when the occasion justifies the price and you want a drink program that goes deeper than the standard junmai lineup.

All five venues accept reservations, but Washoku Sugawara's 50-seat capacity and multiple private rooms make it easier to secure a table for groups of six or more. If you're traveling solo or as a pair and want counter interaction, the sushi specialists offer more immediate chef engagement, but for parties of four or larger looking for a full kaiseki experience with regional character, Washoku Sugawara is the safest bet in Akita city.