FOOD TRIPS AROUND ODATE
Food Trips Around Odate ALLY TY
Deskwarming season seems to be tiring, boring, and unfulfilling but for me it’s an opportunity to explore Odate’s gastronomical delights. When you hear “Odate City”, it’s usually synonymous with the Akita Dog Visitor Center, Hachiko (he was born here), and magewappa. To be honest, I thought that was all until I had food adventures with my supervisor and friends in these restaurants.
茶色の小びん Also called “Gomen”, this restaurant actually has one of the best noodles and softest chashus I’ve ever had. I always pass by this restaurant on my way to the office and I thought this red brick shop must be closed or abandoned. Turns out, they’re only open for lunch and serve ramen, coffee, and cake. They also have a good selection of manga so you can read a few novels while waiting for your order. My personal favorite is the tonkotsu tsukemen. It used to be a seasonal offering but people loved it so much that they included it in their menu. The broth is not so overpowering and the noodles have a hint of sesame oil. You can choose the serv76
