"Toppinpararinopu" offers a wide selection of Akita specialties, including Kiritanpo and Irori-yaki
Akita has a lot of local dishes, from rice and udon noodles to seafood, meat, and hotpot.
For those who want to try all of these Akita specialties at once, we recommend the Japanese restaurant "Toppin Pararinopu" located on the 5th floor of a building in front of Akita Station.
The unfamiliar name of the shop, "Toppin Pararinopu," apparently means "happily ever after" from a folk tale.
The interior of the restaurant is a reproduction of a traditional Akita house, and the atmosphere is outstanding. At the U-shaped counter surrounding the large hearth, you can enjoy freshly grilled seasonal ingredients that have been carefully grilled by a chef over binchotan charcoal.
Seafood, vegetables, mushrooms, and other seasonal ingredients of the day are served on a wooden tray! It's fun to listen to the staff's recommendations and choose the ingredients you want to eat right in front of you.
The "Fried Tofu (759 yen)" is characterized by the fact that the tofu is soaked in soup stock and then deep-fried. Finished with black pepper, the spicy, adult aroma whets the appetite. When you eat it, the outside is crispy and the inside is fluffy and smooth, creating a fun contrast in texture.
"Tennen Akateri (1,980 yen)" is slowly grilled over charcoal for 20 to 30 minutes. By slowly cooking it over time, excess moisture is removed and the flavor is concentrated in the meat. The saltiness is just right, the skin is crispy and the meat is moist and tender, and it goes perfectly with local sake.
Speaking of Akita, one dish that should not be forgotten is the "Koryu Yamada Style Kiritanpo Nabe (small pot) (1,650 yen)." This kiritanpo nabe is characterized by being made only with ingredients found in the mountains.
Kiritanpo is made using three times the usual amount of rice, making it big and very satisfying to eat. Once the kiritanpo has absorbed the soup, it exudes a rich flavor and leaves a subtle hint of rice, making it irresistible. Enjoy it with some spicy daikon radish for a refreshing taste.
Why not spend a relaxing evening at "Toppin Pararinopu," where you can enjoy a variety of Akita local dishes along with sake in a traditional atmosphere?
Toppin Pararinop
| address | ： | 5F, Akita Station Building, 4-5 Senshukubotacho, Akita City, Akita Prefecture |
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| phone | ： | 018-801-1200 |
| business hours | ： | 17:00～24:00 |
| Closed Day | ： | Open daily |
| Official site | ： | https://noble-creation.com/toppinpararinopu/info/ |
Akita has a wide variety of famous gourmet foods. From noodles to seafood and meat, be sure to enjoy the local flavors that have long been loved by locals and can only be found here.
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