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Perfect for a summer trip! Try all of Yamagata's "cold noodles"!

No matter how cool Tohoku is, summer is still hot. When you're traveling around, you'll want to eat cold food.
Yamagata Prefecture is known for its many restaurants serving cold noodles, such as mugikiri, chilled meat soba, and chilled ramen. Be sure to check out some of these popular restaurants.

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Mugikiri is a local noodle that has long been loved in the Daisen area on the outskirts of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture.
Made by kneading wheat and slicing it thinly with a knife, the noodles have a simple, appealing taste.

There are several restaurants in Tsuruoka City that serve mugikiri, but each one seems to have its own unique features, such as being particular about the wheat they use or being confident in their soup

Popular barbecue shop "Nezameya Hanbeiko"

Nezameya Hanbeiko has a proud history of 140 years since its founding. Its mellow soup, based on locally produced soy sauce, is known for being "so delicious that it will wake even the sleepiest of sleepers."

The amber-colored noodles are made from a unique blend of wheat, and you can enjoy the exquisite firmness and flavor

Nezaya Hanbeiko <Information>

  • Name: Nezaya Hanbeiko
  • Address: 74 Biwagawahara, Umamachi, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, 997-1125
  • Phone number: 0235-33-2257
  • Official URL: Nezaya Hanbeiko

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Cold meat soba

"Hiyattai Niku Soba" is a chilled noodle dish with a long history that began in the Taisho era. During the Taisho era, horse meat was used, but now most restaurants use chicken instead

It's cold and easy to eat even in the summer, and it's sure to give you a boost of energy.
There are about 15 shops in Kahoku, so it's a good idea to try one that catches your eye.

Issuntei Main Branch: A popular restaurant serving cold meat soba

Issuntei Honten is a well-known restaurant known for its cold meat soba noodles. Their signature dish, meat soba noodles, can be ordered for 680 yen. The rich soup made with chicken and thick soba noodles are a perfect match. The
slightly oily soup is fragrant, and the flavor of the soy sauce and chicken is perfectly balanced.

Issuntei＜Information＞

  • Name: Issuntei main store
  • Address: 2-11-2 Yachijooka, Kahoku-machi, Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata Prefecture, 999-3513
  • Phone number: 0237-72-3733
  • Official URL: https://www.yachisoba.com/

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Chilled ramen

In 1952, Sakaeya ​​Honten, a restaurant in Yamagata City, began serving chilled ramen in response to customer requests

They continue to make it even now, more than 60 years later. The soup is made so that it retains its flavor even when cooled, making it an excellent choice.
With plenty of toppings such as vegetables and meat, one bowl is sure to provide plenty of nutrition.

Sakaeya, a famous cold ramen restaurant

When it comes to famous restaurants serving chilled ramen, Sakaeya ​​is the place to go. If you're looking for chilled ramen, be sure to stop by

The Hoten store in Honmachi, Yamagata City, has over 10 different chilled dishes on the menu. The classic chilled ramen can be ordered for 750 yen.
There is a branch in front of Kitayamagata Station, where the popular "Chilled Wonton Ramen" with wontons is delicious. The smooth wontons are easy to eat even in the summer when you don't have much of an appetite. This one is 850 yen.

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Sakaeya ​​Main Store <Information>

  • Name: Sakaeya ​​main store
  • Address: 2-3-21 Honmachi, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, 990-0043
  • Phone number: 023-623-0766
  • Official URL: https://sakaeyahonten.com/

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summary

When it's hot, you tend to lose your appetite, but cold noodles are easy to eat and can easily replenish your energy. There are a variety of restaurants, from well-established, well-known establishments to recently opened ones, so why not choose one that suits your mood?

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