Kawashima
Nanukamachi, Yamagata
Restaurant in Yamagata, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Why go
Private-room chicken specialist in Yamagata, selected for Tabelog's 2025 Hyakumeiten list. The standard set features water-boiled and grilled chicken (¥5,500 before tax), supported by a serious sake program including the full Jūyondai lineup at fair prices. Book for the beverage cellar as much as the bird; special courses (duck, fish, beef) require advance notice. Dinner only, reservations by phone.
About Kawashima
Kawashima is a venue in Yamagata with a verified budget of ¥8,000–¥9,999. It is also listed for Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 recognition. Beyond those points, Pearl does not have verified details for the restaurant's menu format, seating, service style, drinks, hours, address, payment, or reservation policies, so this guide avoids making unsupported claims.
The Verified Basics
The clearest planning detail for Kawashima is price: expect the verified range to be ¥8,000–¥9,999. The available recognition data places Kawashima in the Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 list, but specific dishes, course structure, chef details, sourcing information are not verified here. Treat Kawashima as a Yamagata dining option where the confirmed facts are limited, check directly with the venue before relying on menu, allergy, seating, or scheduling assumptions.
Recognition and Planning Notes
Kawashima's verified recognition is tied to Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025. That gives the venue a useful point of distinction, but it should not be stretched into claims about a particular style of service, a drinks program, private rooms, counter seating, or specific dishes. If those details matter to your meal, confirm them directly before booking.
Budget: ¥8,000–¥9,999. Location: Yamagata. Reservations, hours, seating, access, payment, smoking policy, Wi-Fi, service details: not verified in the available data. Because those practical details are not confirmed here, contact the venue or consult current official listings before making plans.
For more dining options, see our full Yamagata restaurants guide. Other allowed venue references include Goryouriya Ito, Eigyoku Do, JAY; compare them only after checking their current details separately. Beyond restaurants, consult our full Yamagata hotels guide, our full Yamagata bars guide, or our full Yamagata experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒990-0042 Yamagata, Nanukamachi, 3 Chome−2−25 北斗ビル
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/yamagata/A0601/A060101/6000145
- Phone
- +81 23-625-8445
Venue details
Ambiance
Small, relaxed and quietly elegant with counter, couple seating and traditional tatami/sunken rooms; the atmosphere is calm and suited to lingering business or friend gatherings rather than noisy crowds.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Hinai chicken mizutaki (water-boiled chicken hot pot)
- Assorted grilled chicken skewers
- Seasonal omakase course without hot pot (summer)
- Special courses with Yamagata beef and seasonal fish
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒990-0042 Yamagata, Nanukamachi, 3 Chome−2−25 北斗ビル · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- レストラン パ・マル, Notable alternative
- Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- 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
- 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
- Eigyoku Do, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Kawashima sits at the higher end of Yamagata's dining spectrum, with dinner averaging ¥8,000–¥9,999 and a Tabelog Hyakumeiten chicken credential. Goryouriya Ito matches that dinner price (¥8,000–¥9,999) but offers traditional Japanese cuisine with a lunch service (¥3,000–¥3,999), making it a better choice if you want flexibility in timing or a broader menu. Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten comes in slightly lower (¥6,000–¥7,999 dinner, ¥1,000–¥1,999 lunch) and focuses on beef, which makes it the value pick if you're after Yamagata wagyu rather than chicken. Both Goryouriya Ito and Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten lack Kawashima's sake program, if you're chasing Jūyondai or serious wine pairings, Kawashima justifies the spend.
For casual dining, JAY operates at ¥2,000–¥2,999 for both lunch and dinner, offering counter seating and a more relaxed atmosphere. Eigyoku Do drops even lower (under ¥999) and serves as a quick-service option. Neither competes on ambiance or beverage depth, Kawashima's private rooms and curated cellar are the differentiators. If you're booking for a special occasion and sake matters, Kawashima is the only Yamagata option in this set that delivers on both fronts. If you're after a straightforward Yamagata beef meal without the ceremony, Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten offers better value. レストラン パ・マル is another peer in the region but lacks publicly available pricing data, so direct comparison is difficult, Kawashima's transparency on cost and format makes it easier to plan around.
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Compare Kawashima
| Venue | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kawashima | JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 | Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 · #89 |
| レストラン パ・マル | No published awards | |
| Kanazawa Ya Gyuniku Ten | JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | No published awards |
| Goryouriya Ito | JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 | No published awards |
| JAY | JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 | No published awards |
| Eigyoku Do | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kawashima worth the price?
Kawashima's verified budget is ¥8,000–¥9,999. It is also listed for Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 recognition. Whether it is worth the price depends on your priorities, so confirm current menu and service details before booking.
