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Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture was once famous for its Wanko Soba, but in recent years, Morioka Reimen (cold noodles) and Jajamen (a type of noodle dish) have gained attention, making it a true "city of noodles." When you visit Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture, be sure to enjoy the city's famous noodles! This time, we'll introduce some recommended restaurants in Morioka City that serve these famous dishes. If you're having trouble deciding, please use this as a reference.
Azumaya Main Branch, a long-established Wankosoba restaurant
When talking about famous Wankosoba restaurants, it is impossible to leave out Azumaya Honten
At Higashiya Honten, established in 1907, you can receive a wooden tag if you eat more than 100 bowls of wanko soba, so be sure to give it a try. They'll also teach you tips for eating a lot. In addition to wanko soba, they also have a wide variety of other dishes on the menu, so you'll be spoiled for choice. They also have a branch in front of Morioka Station, so why not stop by when you're using Morioka Station?
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Higashiya main store
address
1-8-3 Nakanohashi-dori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0871
Enjoy the flavors of the famous restaurant "Yabuya," which was also visited by Miyazawa Kenji, at Morioka Station
Yabuya Sohonten, located in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, is a famous wankosoba restaurant that was once visited by the famous literary figure, Miyazawa Kenji
Even if you don't have time to stop by Hanamaki City, you can still enjoy a meal at "Yabuya Fezan Store" located inside Morioka Station Building. Yabuya is known for its excellent cost performance, with dishes like zaru soba and sushi available for under 500 yen. Why not try the combination of tempura soba and cider, which Kenji Miyazawa was said to always order?
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Yabuya Fezan store
address
Fezan Main Building, 1-44 Morioka Ekimae-dori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0034
Morioka reimen has an image of being spicy, but the reimen at Shokudoen is full of flavor, as the soup is made with plenty of beef bones and beef. The noodles have a strong texture and are easy to swallow. If you're a fan of Morioka reimen, this is a restaurant you'll want to visit at least once
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name
Naorian
address
1-8-2 Odori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0022
telephone number
019-651-4590
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Morioka Jajamen Akiwo: A restaurant with a good reputation for its Jajamen!
Jajamen is known as one of Morioka's three great noodles, along with wankosoba and reimen
Located within walking distance of Kami-Morioka Station, "Morioka Jajamen Akiwo" is attractive for its reasonable price, offering standard jajamen noodles for just 480 yen. The chewy, flat noodles are very satisfying, and you can enjoy them by adjusting the amount of noodles, condiments, and seasonings and mixing them with miso.
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Morioka Jajamen Akio
address
2-3-7 Odori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0022
telephone number
019-653-5959
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Naorian: A soba restaurant with a wide variety of dishes
You can try your hand at wankosoba on the second floor of Naorian, located about a 15-minute walk from Senbokucho Station
In addition to wankosoba, the restaurant also offers a wide variety of dishes such as duck soba, Chinese noodles, and rice bowls, so you'll never get bored no matter how many times you visit. The seasonal oyster soba and vegetable soba are also popular. This long-established restaurant was founded in 1884, and many people visit from far and wide
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name
Naorian
address
1-12-13 Nakanohashi-dori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0871
For 2,400 yen, you can eat all-you-can-eat wanko soba, plus sashimi and pickles, and you can customize your meal with toppings like grated yam and grated nameko mushrooms. In addition to the main store in front of Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, there is also a Morioka Interchange store, so if you are using the expressway, we recommend using that store
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Hatsukoma Main Store
address
10-21 Yawata-cho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0872
Each restaurant has its own charm, so you might have trouble deciding where to go. Trying wankosoba or eating the local Jajamen or Reimen will create unforgettable memories of your trip. If you're traveling to Iwate Prefecture, why not stop by Morioka City and search for the famous Morioka Three Great Noodle Shops?
I'm a writer and former tour guide for a travel agency. My favorite places in Tohoku are Okama in Miyagi Prefecture and Oirase Gorge in Aomori Prefecture. I also enjoy visiting hot springs, and often take day trips to them
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