Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten
= Matsunoki (Tsukuba), Tsukuba
Restaurant in Tsukuba, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
Tabelog 100-recognized yakiimo specialist offering take-out roasted sweet potatoes, pies, puddings at JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. Open daily 10 AM–7 PM with 41-car parking and no reservations. Worth the drive from Tsukuba Station if you're chasing award-backed sweet potato execution over sit-down dining ambiance.
About Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten
Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten is a Tsukuba venue with a price range of JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and daily hours from 10 AM to 7 PM. It is also listed in Tabelog's 2023 “Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - EAST” recognition. Specific details about menu items, seating, service format, payment methods, reservations, parking, access are not available.
What the Tabelog Recognition Means in Practice
The recognition is Tabelog's 2023 East Japan list for Japanese traditional sweets and Japanese sweets cafes. That is useful context for readers comparing sweets-focused venues, but a specific ranking position, score, founding year, chef, owner, or detailed format for Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten is not available.
The venue's operating schedule is straightforward: 10 AM–7 PM every day of the week. The budget is JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. If you are comparing it with other comparable venue venues such as Bon Gout, La Cote d'Azurl Honten, La Stalla, Seiyo Ryori Ten Escoffier, or Trattoria Pizzeria Amici, keep in mind that the available details are price, hours, city, the Tabelog 2023 sweets recognition.
Service Model and What to Expect
Specifics about the service model are not available. It is not known whether Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten offers dine-in seating, take-out, reservations, delivery, counter service, table service, parking, or particular payment methods. For the most current operational details, check the venue directly before visiting.
The same caution applies to menu details. Individual dishes, seasonal items, dietary accommodations, allergy information, or set menus are not listed. Readers should confirm any detailed item list from an unofficial source.
A visit fits the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 range and can be planned within the 10 AM–7 PM daily opening window. The Tabelog 2023 East Japan sweets recognition gives the venue a clear reason to consider it if you are specifically looking at Japanese sweets in Tsukuba, while the rest of the experience should be confirmed through official or current local sources.
For broader context, compare it with other dining in Tsukuba generically or with comparable venue venues where relevant, without assuming shared format, menu, or service style. The planning facts for Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten include: Tsukuba, JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, open 10 AM–7 PM daily, recognized on Tabelog's 2023 East Japan Japanese sweets list.
Planning details
- Location
- 93-18 Matsunoki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0056, Japan
- Website
- kuradashi-yakiimo.com/shop/pages/shoplist.aspx
- Phone
- +81 29-893-2175
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten presents itself as a small Tsukuba cafe dedicated to roasted sweet potatoes and traditional sweets like daigakuimo. The listing highlights the 'melting deliciousness' of its baked sweet potatoes, framing the shop as a comforting destination for dessert lovers. The venue is smoke-free, reinforcing a clean, approachable environment. Overall, the description positions the spot as an intimate, treat-focused café experience where the product — warm, caramelized sweet potatoes and confections — is the main draw rather than formal dining or elaborate staging.
Best For
This spot is best for people seeking a sweet, snack-style stop rather than a full sit-down meal. Fans of baked sweet potatoes, traditional Japanese sweets and quick cafe treats will find the menu focused and gratifying. The Tabelog listing and user photos/reviews make it useful for diners who want to preview items and portion sizes before visiting. Because the shop emphasizes single-item specialties and a cafe format, it works nicely for solo visits, casual meetups or a short dessert detour during a day in Tsukuba.
Ordering Tips
Order the signature baked sweet potato to experience the 'melting' texture the listing praises, and sample daigakuimo if you want a classic candied-sweet option. Since the venue appears on Tabelog with menus, maps and user photos, check the site for current offerings, portion indications and reviewer notes before you go. The description notes the café is non-smoking, which can be helpful when bringing companions who prefer smoke-free spaces. The focus on sweets suggests prioritizing the shop’s highlighted items rather than expecting an extensive savory menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, casual sweets shop and small cafe with a simple, cozy atmosphere focused on takeaway baked sweet potatoes and sweet potato desserts rather than long sit‑down meals.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Roasted sweet potato Beni Tenshi
- Roasted sweet potato Beni Azuma
- Daigaku imo (candied sweet potato)
- Sweet potato soft serve
Planning details
Location
93-18 Matsunoki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0056, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Trattoria Pizzeria Amici, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Bon Gout, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Seiyo Ryori Ten Escoffier, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- La Stalla, Notable alternative
- La Cote d'Azurl Honten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka operates in a different lane than most Tsukuba dining. Trattoria Pizzeria Amici charges JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999 for dinner and delivers full table service; Seiyo Ryori Ten Escoffier runs JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 with French technique and plated courses. Against those, yakiimo feels like a category error, you're choosing between a boxed sweet potato and a three-course meal. The fairer comparison is Bon Gout at JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 or La Cote d'Azurl Honten under JPY 999, both of which offer sit-down formats at overlapping or lower price points.
Booking difficulty separates the field: Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka requires no reservation and operates walk-in only, while Trattoria Pizzeria Amici and Seiyo Ryori Ten Escoffier expect advance calls for weekend slots. If ease of access matters more than white-tablecloth service, the yakiimo shop wins on logistics. But if you're deciding where to spend JPY 1,500, Bon Gout's lunch menu delivers hot food and seating for comparable outlay, while Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka gives you a take-out box and a 15-minute drive from central Tsukuba.
Value judgment depends on intent. For snack-hunting or gift-buying, the Tabelog recognition and varietal selection justify the price over supermarket yakiimo. For meal replacement, the lack of seating and service makes this a poor substitute for Tsukuba's restaurant options. If you're already driving Route 354 and want a specialty food stop, it's an easy add. If you're choosing between this and a sit-down lunch, pick Bon Gout or Seiyo Ryori Ten Escoffier unless sweet potato is the non-negotiable priority.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten?
Is Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten good for a special occasion?
Seating, private rooms, reservations, or event suitability are not available. The venue is in Tsukuba, is open 10 AM–7 PM daily, falls in the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 price range.
Does Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten offer a tasting menu?
A tasting menu is not available. The price range is JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999.
Is Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten worth the price?
At JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, Choose it if you are looking for a venue in Tsukuba with Tabelog 2023 East Japan Japanese sweets recognition. Detailed service and menu expectations should be confirmed before you go.
