Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten
Nanokamachi, Yamagata
Restaurant in Yamagata, Japan
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Price
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
Tabelog 100 Hot Pot selection serving Yamagata beef sukiyaki and shabu-shabu in a family-friendly tatami setting. Lunch runs under JPY 2,000, dinner JPY 6,000–7,999; competitive pricing for regional beef with easy same-day booking. Better for groups than solo diners; strong value, straightforward service.
About Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten
Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten in Yamagata is listed at JPY 6,000–7,999 for dinner and JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch. It is also associated with the Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 recognition, giving diners a clear point to consider when comparing meals.
What is clear is the price range and the weekly service schedule, including both lunch and dinner windows on operating days.
Yamagata Dining Context
For travelers planning around price, Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten sits at JPY 6,000–7,999 for dinner and JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch in Yamagata. The Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 listing is the clearest marker of recognition; beyond that, diners should confirm current menu details directly with the restaurant before visiting.
Lunch pricing at JPY 1,000–1,999 makes the venue easier to fit into a day in Yamagata, while dinner at JPY 6,000–7,999 requires more planning. If you are comparing it with other named options such as Goryouriya Ito or Kawashima, treat Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten as a distinct stop with its own price band rather than assuming the same format, menu, or atmosphere.
What to Expect at Booking
The hours are specific: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday run 11:30 AM–1 PM and 5–8:30 PM; Saturday runs 11:30 AM–1:30 PM and 5–8:30 PM; Sunday runs 11:30 AM–1:30 PM and 5–8 PM. Tuesday is closed. Because hours can change, it is still sensible to confirm directly before making a special trip.
Reservations, walk-ins, payment options, parking, takeout, delivery, seat count, private rooms, group policies are not detailed here. Plan with the confirmed hours and price ranges first, then check directly with the venue for any practical requirements that matter to your visit.
For a different dining plan, JAY, Eigyoku Do, Goryouriya Ito, Kawashima, レストラン パ・マル may be worth comparing where relevant, alongside other unnamed dining rooms in Yamagata. Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten is best evaluated on the facts available: Yamagata location, lunch and dinner price bands, defined operating hours, its Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 recognition.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Chome-4-16 Nanukamachi, Yamagata, 990-0042, Japan
- Website
- kanazawaya-gyunikuten.com
- Phone
- +81 23-631-2106
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten presents a quietly venerable presence anchored by 133 years of history. The restaurant emphasizes traditional Japanese rooms that frame a calm, refined experience, and the overall tone is serene rather than flashy. The focus on carefully selected Yamagata beef and local sake reinforces a classic, regional character: it reads as a place that values provenance and technique. Service and surroundings aim to be unobtrusive, letting the food and the tatami-room setting convey the establishment’s longstanding identity. This is a measured, historic dining environment that favors tradition and restraint.
Best For
This long-established spot suits diners who come for high-quality regional beef and a traditional Japanese environment. With sukiyaki, shabu-shabu and steak on the menu alongside local sake, it is especially appropriate for an evening meal where the focus is on thoughtful cooking and ingredient-driven preparations. The traditional rooms and serene atmosphere make it a fit for quiet dinners, small groups seeking a composed setting, and anyone who appreciates classic Japanese hospitality and regional beef specialities. The restaurant’s history and focus on Yamagata beef make it a destination for discerning, food-focused visits.
Ordering Tips
When booking, note that the restaurant highlights sukiyaki, shabu-shabu and steak prepared from carefully selected Yamagata beef — those are the core items to consider. The description also calls out local sake, so pairing a hotpot or steak course with regional sake is an obvious choice. Practical details in the listing include no smoking and online reservations, so plan ahead and reserve a table. Because the venue emphasizes tradition and long experience, expect thoughtful, ingredient-led preparations rather than trend-driven plates; order the beef-focused specialties to best sample what the house is known for.
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional Japanese meat restaurant with a classic, slightly formal atmosphere: table seating on the first floor and tatami-style rooms upstairs, suited to family gatherings and business dinners rather than a loud or trendy scene.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Yamagata beef sukiyaki
- Yamagata beef shabu-shabu
- Yamagata beef steak
- Beef-focused course menus
Planning details
Location
3 Chome-4-16 Nanukamachi, Yamagata, 990-0042, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Goryouriya Ito, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- Kawashima, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- レストラン パ・マル, Notable alternative
- Eigyoku Do, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- JAY, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 6,000–7,999 for dinner, Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten sits below Goryouriya Ito and Kawashima, both priced at JPY 8,000–9,999, making it the best-value choice among Yamagata's Tabelog-recognized beef specialists. The tatami layout and family-friendly setup give it broader appeal than more formal counter-only venues, the same-day reservation availability removes the friction that can accompany higher-tier wagyu spots. If you're optimizing for ease of booking and price, this is the first call.
For a lighter, lower-commitment meal, JAY offers a more casual izakaya format at JPY 2,000–2,999, though without the beef-forward menu. Eigyoku Do operates at an even lower price point (under JPY 999) but shifts entirely away from the hot-pot category. If your priority is Yamagata beef in a hot-pot format and you don't need a splurge-level experience, this venue delivers the most utility per yen spent. For ambiance-driven diners willing to pay more, Goryouriya Ito and Kawashima offer slightly more polish, but the quality gap doesn't justify the price difference for most visitors.
Book here if you want dependable regional beef without the booking lead time or formality of higher-end wagyu counters. Skip it if you're a solo diner looking for counter seating or if you prefer a more intimate, chef-driven format, this is built for groups and families, not for single travelers seeking a personalized experience.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten worth the price?
Dinner is listed at JPY 6,000–7,999 and lunch at JPY 1,000–1,999. The venue is associated with Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024, which gives it a recognition point, but menu and service details should be confirmed directly.
What should I wear to Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten?
No dress code or seating style is listed. Casual, neat clothing is a safe default for dining in Yamagata unless the restaurant advises otherwise.
Is Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten good for solo dining?
What are alternatives to Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten?
Other named venues to compare include Goryouriya Ito, Kawashima, JAY, Eigyoku Do, レストラン パ・マル, along with other unnamed dining rooms in Yamagata. Check each venue directly for current price, hours, format.
