Hata Zen
Yasukata, Aomori
Restaurant in Aomori, Japan
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Price
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
Six-seat seafood izakaya near Aomori Station where the menu shifts with Mutsu Bay's seasonal catch. Tabelog 100 recognition (2024, 2025 Izakaya EAST; 2021 Japanese cuisine EAST) at JPY 10,000–14,999. Book three to five days out for counter seats; expect sashimi and charcoal-grilled fish paired with Aomori sake. Smoking allowed.
About Hata Zen
Hata Zen is a dinner venue in Aomori with a price range of JPY 10,000–14,999. Its hours are 5:30–11 PM from Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed, and the dress code is casual. Hata Zen is recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 list.
Hata Zen offers a premium evening dining experience rather than a low-cost stop. Specific details about menu format, signature dishes, seating layout, drinks program, or service style are not available.
If Hata Zen is a priority for your Aomori trip, plan around its dinner schedule: Monday through Saturday from 5:30–11 PM, closed Sunday. For any details not covered, such as seating preferences, dietary needs, or the current menu, confirm directly with the restaurant before committing.
How It Fits Your Aomori Dining Plans
At JPY 10,000–14,999, Hata Zen sits in a higher dinner price range. Sushi Izakaya Taru and Tsugaru Kappou Mirai are useful names to consider when comparing options, especially if your priorities differ by atmosphere, availability, or occasion. Hata Zen's key features include its Aomori location, dinner service, casual dress, and Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 recognition.
Worth noting: Strauss and アルチェントロ offer different comparison points, while Hata Zen remains a premium dinner option with evening hours and a casual dress code. For travelers spending one night in Aomori en route elsewhere in the region, Hata Zen can be considered if its price range and schedule fit your plans. Plan the rest of your Aomori itinerary with our full restaurants guide, hotels guide, and bars guide.
Practical summary: Aomori dinner venue, JPY 10,000–14,999, casual dress code, open Monday through Saturday from 5:30–11 PM, closed Sunday, recognized in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒030-0803 Aomori, Yasukata, 2 Chome−17−15 1F
- Website
- hatazen.jp
- Phone
- +81 17-773-0241
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional Japanese izakaya atmosphere on the first floor of a residential building near Utou Shrine, with a relaxed, intimate feel; counter seats where solo diners can unwind, plus small private rooms and a larger tatami-style room suitable for groups, creating a warm, neighborhood-local vibe rather than a formal setting.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Tsugaru Strait tuna sashimi
- Assorted fresh local seafood
- Hakkoda beef dishes
- Seasonal Aomori produce dishes
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒030-0803 Aomori, Yasukata, 2 Chome−17−15 1F
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Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tsugaru Kappou Mirai, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Sushi Izakaya Taru, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- アルチェントロ, Notable alternative
- Kashu, Notable alternative
- Strauss, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Restaurant context
Hata Zen anchors the JPY 10,000–14,999 tier in Aomori's seafood scene, splitting the difference between Sushi Izakaya Taru's casual value (JPY 5,000–5,999) and Tsugaru Kappou Mirai's kaiseki formality (JPY 15,000–19,999). Taru is the move for groups or budget-conscious diners who still want quality fish, larger space, easier booking, half the price. Mirai offers private tatami rooms and a more composed pace; if you're celebrating an occasion or need quiet conversation, the extra JPY 5,000 buys you a room with a door and multi-course structure. Hata Zen is for the diner who wants Tabelog-caliber fish without the ceremony: counter seating, no script, just whatever came off the boat that morning.
Booking difficulty tilts easiest at Taru (walk-ins possible off-peak), moderate at Hata Zen (3–5 days ahead), and tightest at Mirai (one week minimum for weekends). If your Aomori stop is last-minute, start at Taru. If you're planning a week out and want the Tabelog pedigree, Hata Zen delivers without requiring the lead time or price commitment of kaiseki. For Western-style dining at lower price points, Strauss (JPY 3,000–3,999) and Akai Ringo offer competent menus but sidestep the local seafood focus that defines the other three.
Ambiance separates them as much as price: Taru feels neighborhood-casual, Mirai reads formal and hushed, Hata Zen sits in between with a working-counter energy and charcoal smoke. Smoking is allowed at Hata Zen, which some diners appreciate and others find disqualifying, clarify your preference before committing. If you're traveling solo or as a pair and your Aomori visit centers on seafood, Hata Zen is the call. Groups of four or more should default to Taru or Mirai, where seating accommodates larger parties.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Hata Zen?
If Hata Zen is a priority, confirm availability directly before you go, especially when your time in Aomori is limited. Its hours are Monday through Saturday from 5:30–11 PM, with Sunday closed, and its price range is JPY 10,000–14,999.
Is Hata Zen worth the price?
It may be, if you are looking for a premium dinner option in Aomori with Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 recognition. At JPY 10,000–14,999, the value depends on whether that price range and evening schedule match your plans.
What are alternatives to Hata Zen in Aomori?
Sushi Izakaya Taru, Tsugaru Kappou Mirai, Kashu, Strauss, and アルチェントロ are useful comparison points depending on availability, atmosphere, and occasion.
Can Hata Zen accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not specified. If your party is more than a pair, confirm directly with Hata Zen before committing; you can also compare availability with Sushi Izakaya Taru or Tsugaru Kappou Mirai.
Is lunch or dinner better at Hata Zen?
Plan Hata Zen as a dinner choice. Its hours are 5:30–11 PM from Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed, and lunch service is not offered.
Can I eat at the bar at Hata Zen?
Is Hata Zen good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a special dinner if the JPY 10,000–14,999 price range, casual dress code, and Aomori location fit the occasion. For a different celebratory option, Tsugaru Kappou Mirai or Strauss may also be worth comparing.
