Restaurant in Aomori, Japan

Sushi Izakaya Taru

Name: Sushi Izakaya Taru
Address: 1 Chome-11-13 Shinmachi, Aomori, 030-0801, Japan, Aomori, JP
Telephone: +81 17-773-9955
Price range: JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999

130Pearl Points

Fish-led Izakaya

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Sushi Izakaya Taru, Restaurant in Aomori

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About Sushi Izakaya Taru

A Tabelog 100 Best izakaya in Aomori serving seafood-focused sushi and small plates at JPY 5,000 per head. Open weekdays only, cash-only, with an 8-seat counter and table seating for groups. Strong fish selection, casual service, and a sake list heavy on Aomori producers.

Should you book Sushi Izakaya Taru in Aomori? Yes, if you want a casual dinner option with a verified budget of JPY 5,000–5,999 and you can make its weekday evening schedule work. Sushi Izakaya Taru is open Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and it is closed Saturday and Sunday. It is best considered for a straightforward Aomori dinner rather than a weekend plan.

What Is Verified

Sushi Izakaya Taru’s verified public details are limited, so the safest way to approach it is as a casual Aomori dinner spot rather than a restaurant to book for a specific unverified menu, seating style, or chef-led format. Specific dishes, sourcing details, seat counts, and beverage strengths are not confirmed here.

The confirmed dress code is casual. That makes Sushi Izakaya Taru easier to fit into a weekday itinerary than a formal special-occasion restaurant, provided the timing works. Because no verified lunch hours are listed, plan only around dinner service.

Timing, Budget, and Planning Notes

Open Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. That schedule makes it a poor fit for weekend-only visitors, but potentially useful if you are in Aomori on a weekday evening.

Budget JPY 5,000–5,999. Within Pearl’s Aomori coverage, that places Sushi Izakaya Taru as a mid-range dinner option compared with more or less expensive local dining choices, though exact comparisons should be checked venue by venue before booking.

Details such as payment methods, reservations, seating layout, parking, takeout, delivery, and specific menu structure are not verified here. Confirm those directly before making plans, especially if you are arranging a group meal or have a tight schedule.

If you're exploring Aomori's dining scene more broadly, check out our full Aomori restaurants guide for more options, or browse our full Aomori hotels guide if you're planning an overnight stay. For later plans, our full Aomori bars guide covers more of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Sushi Izakaya Taru accommodate groups?

Group capacity and private-use details are not verified here. The confirmed facts are that Sushi Izakaya Taru is in Aomori, has a casual dress code, and is open for weekday dinner from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Confirm group arrangements directly before booking.

What should I wear to Sushi Izakaya Taru?

Casual wear works fine. The verified dress code is casual, so formal attire is not required.

What should I order at Sushi Izakaya Taru?

Specific dishes and menu formats are not verified here. Plan for a casual dinner in Aomori, and check the current menu directly with the venue.

Is Sushi Izakaya Taru good for a special occasion?

It may suit a casual weekday dinner, especially if the JPY 5,000–5,999 budget fits your plans. If you are comparing options, check current details for Pearl-listed venues such as Tsugaru Kappou Mirai before deciding.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Sushi Izakaya Taru?

A tasting menu is not verified here. The confirmed price range is JPY 5,000–5,999, and the confirmed hours are Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Location

1 Chome-11-13 Shinmachi, Aomori, 030-0801, Japan

Aomori, Japan

Also Consider

Kashu, Notable alternative
Strauss, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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
NATUR, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Hata Zen, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown

At JPY 5,000–5,999, Sushi Izakaya Taru sits in the middle of Aomori's izakaya price spectrum. Strauss costs less (JPY 3,000–3,999) but lacks the Tabelog pedigree and seafood focus; if you're on a tighter budget or want a more casual drop-in, that's the easier choice. Tsugaru Kappou Mirai charges JPY 15,000–19,999 for kaiseki-style service, delivering a more formal progression and higher polish, book there if you want a special-occasion meal rather than an izakaya pace. Hata Zen (JPY 10,000–14,999) occupies the space between the two, offering refined small plates without full kaiseki structure.

The Tabelog 100 recognition gives Sushi Izakaya Taru an advantage over Kashu, which has no listed awards or price tier, and NATUR (under JPY 1,000), which skews toward lighter bites. If you're after izakaya-style seafood and sake at mid-tier pricing with a Tabelog seal of approval, this is the clear pick, just confirm your weekday schedule before committing.

Booking difficulty is low compared to Tsugaru Kappou Mirai or Hata Zen; weekday reservations are straightforward, and walk-ins are viable on quieter nights. The weekday-only schedule is the main friction point, but if you're in town Monday through Friday, it's easier to secure a table here than at higher-tier spots.