LOCAL FOOD GUIDE

Local food and restaurants in Akita

Akita’s kiritanpo starts with mashed rice shaped around a skewer and grilled; it can then be added to a hot pot. Inaniwa udon offers a contrasting texture, with slender, smooth noodles.

Local dishes to try in Akita

  • Kiritanpo
  • Inaniwa udon

Choosing a meal in Akita

A kiritanpo meal may mean grilled rice pieces in a hot pot, not just a snack on a skewer. Inaniwa udon is a slender-noodle meal instead. Look at the actual dish on the menu before deciding where to eat in Akita.

Tips for choosing a restaurant

If dinner comes with your onsen stay, Inaniwa udon can be a lunch option. Save a restaurant meal of kiritanpo hot pot for a day when dinner isn’t already arranged.

Restaurant reservations in Akita

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More about the local food

Read more about regional dishes and food traditions in these official guides. For a particular restaurant’s menu, prices and booking terms, use its own website or reservation page.

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