Tsukumo
Narisawanishi, Yamagata
Restaurant in Yamagata, Japan
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tsukumo is a casual Yamagata restaurant recognized in Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025, with a JPY 5,000–5,999 price range and limited daytime hours. It opens Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, making it best for a planned lunch visit. If those hours do not fit, consider Izakaya Denshichi (https://joinpearl.co/restaurants/izakaya-denshichi-6002200) for dinner instead.For comparison, see Izakaya Denshichi. At JPY 5,000–5,999, it's a fair midpoint between casual soba shops and evening izakaya: arrive by 11:15 AM to avoid the queue, or plan for Izakaya Denshichi if you need dinner hours or guaranteed seating. Tsukumo earns its Tabelog 100 Best Tempura spot (2022–2025) with precise frying and hand-cut soba, served Saturday and Sunday lunch only in a no-reservation, cash-only format.
About Tsukumo
Tsukumo is a Yamagata venue with daytime hours on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and a price range of JPY 5,000–5,999. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, so planning around the limited opening days matters more than building an itinerary around other service details. The dress code is casual, and the recognition for the venue is Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025.
Tempura Recognition and Practical Basics
Tsukumo's public accolade is its inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025. The safest way to frame a visit is simple: Tsukumo is a Yamagata restaurant with limited daytime openings, a casual dress code, and a JPY 5,000–5,999 price range.
How It Fits Yamagata's Dining Scene
Within Yamagata, Tsukumo is best considered a limited-hours option for diners specifically interested in a venue with 2025 Tabelog tempura recognition. If your schedule does not align with its Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM hours, consider other Pearl listings such as Izakaya Denshichi, Soneta Yakitoriya, or Teuchi Soba Umesoba, depending on your timing and preferences. For context on other dining in the city, see the Yamagata restaurants guide.
At a glance: Yamagata | JPY 5,000–5,999 | Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM | Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday | Casual dress code | Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 1 Chome-1-23 Narisawanishi, Yamagata, 990-2339, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/yamagata/A0601/A060101/6000521
- Phone
- +81 23-688-5583
Venue details
Ambiance
Simple counter and tatami-seat interior with a calm, non-smoking atmosphere, oriented to relaxed lunches for families, solo diners, and friends rather than trend-driven dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
Signature Dishes
- Tempura set
- Soba (buckwheat noodles)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Chome-1-23 Narisawanishi, Yamagata, 990-2339, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Location
1 Chome-1-23 Narisawanishi, Yamagata, 990-2339, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- クレド, Notable alternative
- Teuchi Soba Umesoba, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Izakaya Denshichi, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Tachinomi En, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Soneta Yakitoriya, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 5,000–5,999, Tsukumo is a limited-hours Yamagata restaurant suited to diners planning around Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Its confirmed Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 recognition makes it a strong choice for a focused tempura visit, while the casual dress code keeps the experience straightforward. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, so the schedule should shape the itinerary.
For a broader Yamagata dining plan, consider Izakaya Denshichi, Soneta Yakitoriya, or Teuchi Soba Umesoba. Teuchi Soba Umesoba is the lower-priced choice at JPY 1,000–1,999, while Soneta Yakitoriya costs JPY 2,000–2,999. Izakaya Denshichi shares Tsukumo's JPY 5,000–5,999 price range. Choose Tsukumo when the Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday lunch window and Tabelog tempura recognition fit your plans; choose one of the alternatives when you want a different dining format or a lower price point.
For comparison, see Izakaya Denshichi.
For comparison, see Izakaya Denshichi.
For comparison, see Izakaya Denshichi.
For comparison, see Soneta Yakitoriya.
For comparison, see Tachinomi En.
For comparison, see Teuchi Soba Umesoba.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Tsukumo?
Tsukumo is in Yamagata and has limited opening hours: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The price range is JPY 5,000–5,999, the dress code is casual, and the venue has Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 recognition.
Is Tsukumo worth the price?
Tsukumo's price range is JPY 5,000–5,999. Whether that is worth it depends on your interest in visiting a Yamagata venue with 2025 Tabelog tempura recognition and whether its limited daytime schedule fits your plans.
Is Tsukumo good for a special occasion?
Tsukumo is a casual Yamagata option with limited 11:30 AM–2:30 PM hours on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
How far ahead should I book Tsukumo?
Reservation policy is not available. The schedule is: Tsukumo is open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
What are alternatives to Tsukumo in Yamagata?
For other Pearl-listed options, consider Izakaya Denshichi, Soneta Yakitoriya, Tachinomi En, Teuchi Soba Umesoba, or クレド, depending on your timing. Tsukumo remains the Yamagata venue with Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 recognition.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Tsukumo?
A tasting-menu format is not available. Details include Tsukumo's Yamagata location, JPY 5,000–5,999 price range, casual dress code, limited daytime hours, and Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 recognition.
