5 Best Sushi Restaurants in Yamagata

5 Best Sushi Restaurants in Yamagata

Across different cities in the ancient country of Japan, sushi is considered as a delicacy that tourists should try at any point of their stay in the country. The meal is made from a combination of raw fish or meat, sticky white rice, wrapped in seaweed and dipped in sauce that is specially made for the meal. This is one of the reasons why there are many traditional sushi restaurants in different cities of Japan where sushi is a staple meal on the menu. The cost of enjoying this traditional delicacy in these restaurants is relatively cheap and it is easier for  families to stop by and have a taste of the culture of the people of Japan.

If you ever find yourself in any of these cities in Japan, one of the things you should do, alongside exploring the culture, architecture and history of the place, is to have a taste of this Japanese meal. In places like Yamagata, sushi is served in Japanese restaurants, American restaurants, and Italian restaurants across the city. This makes it easy to pick from any of them to enjoy a good dinner with your friends, family or colleagues. However, in order to save you the dilemma of picking between restaurants, we have created a list of five of the best sushi restaurants in Yamagata for you to check out whenever you find yourself there.

Sobadokoro Shojiya

This sushi restaurant is one of the finest in the whole of Yamagata and it is popular for the meals they serve. At the Shojiya, the sushi is fresh and the meals are varied in flavor and customers get the opportunity to choose between the varieties their favorite combinations for each meal.

Sakaeya

Following closely behind the Shojiya is the Sakaeya Sushi restaurant which is known for their preference of raw meat in place of raw fish. However, they allow their customers the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the sushi variant that uses fish. At the Sakaeya sushi place, the quality of the meals measures up to the unique quality of their customer service and the attention they pay to their customers says a lot about the value they place on the people that walk in through their doors. 

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Robata

The Robata is one of the finest restaurants in Yamagata where there is an English menu for people who are looking to enjoy some English meals on the side after they have tried the local sushi cuisines that are served there.

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Mogami Tei

The reviews of the Mogami Tei place it as one of the finest places to sit in for a nice Japanese meal after a long day of exploring the city of Yamagata. The meals served here are prepared with dedicated attention to the culture and history of the Japanese people.

Mitoya

At the Mitoya meals are served for families, colleagues, travel buddies and visitors generally in a traditional Japanese setting and the meals are reminiscent of the rich history of the Japanese people.