Top-Notch Eateries in Hamadori, Fukushima Prefecture: A Culinary Guide
Check out the tasty culinary scene in Hamadori, Fukushima! Here are some must-visit eats and sips:
- Sendan-tei
- Located in the Futaba Business Incubation and Community Center's food court
- Famous for Namie Yakisoba, winner of the 2013 B1 Grand Prix
- Don't forget to pair your Yakisoba with the Tsukejiru sauce for added flavor!
- Hours: 10am - 3pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
- Penguin
- First restaurant to reopen in Futaba Town, 2020
- Known for special cutlet sandwiches and beef burgers
- Auntie Penguin, the model for the FUTABA Art District mural, owns and manages the restaurant
- Hours: 10am-4pm (Closed on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th-Thursday of every month, and the 2nd and 4th-Saturday/Sunday of every month)
- SakeKura Yui
- Part of Michi no Eki Namie
- Homemade sweets and lunch dishes made with local sake and amazake
- Cute arrangements make for adorable photos
- Hours: 10am - 6pm (Closed on the last Wednesday of every month)
- MADY
- Modern Western-style restaurant
- Dishes are a mix of Japanese and Western cuisine, designed for chopsticks
- Opened in March 2022
- Hours: Lunch: 11:30am - 3pm, Dinner: 5:30pm - 10pm, (Closed on Tuesdays and the 3rd Wednesday of every month)
- Hamadori
- Food court in Sakura Mall Tomioka
- Taste the Hamadori Ramen, featuring rich chicken and seafood broth
- Recommended topping: yuzu chili peppers for added flavor and spice
- Hours: 11am - 3pm(Closed on Tuesdays and the 3rd Wednesday of every month)
- Cafe smile
- Located on the third floor of Kaiyu no Yado Hakusan
- Offers a panoramic view of Matsukawaura
- Sadly, the cafe is currently closed due to an earthquake in March 2022
- Hours: 10am - 3pm(Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays)
- Western Grandpa
- Opened in 2020
- Best known for Omurice and popular dessert, Gramisu
- Secret desserts not listed on the menu!
- Hours: 11am - 3pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Japanese Cuisine Kagetsu
- Located on the first floor of the Bridal & Hotel Raffine Haranomachi
- Lunch dishes include udon noodles, oyakodon, and kaiseki cuisine for dinner
- Kaiseki lunch boxes available (must be reserved in advance)
- Hours: 11am - 2:30pm (Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
- Light meal and cafe Rainbow
- Reopened on Okuma Town in 2021
- Features the "Rainbow Lunch" and hidden gem "Ippaidori" coffee made with a siphon.
- Hours: 11am - 6pm (Closed on weekends and Holidays)
- Haru Cafe
- Located in Okuma-to, the Okuma town Exchange Zone
- Offers additive-free handmade bread using Akita Shirakami Kodama yeast
- Famous for daily bread and drink set and chiffon cake set
- Hours: 7am - 5pm (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Don't miss these tasty spots in Hamadori, Fukushima! With everything from local delicacies to cozy cafes, there’s something for everyone in this charming region.
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Don't forget to visit the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Tour to learn more about the nuclear disaster andFukushima's reconstruction process!
Additionally, when visiting any of these cafes or restaurants, be sure to check their current opening hours and policies beforehand.
- The food court in Sakura Mall Tomioka, Hamadori, offers Hamadori Ramen, a must-try dish with a rich chicken and seafood broth and yuzu chili peppers as a recommended topping.
- For a modern blend of Japanese and Western cuisine, MADY, open since March 2022, serves dishes designed for chopsticks.
- Known for special cutlet sandwiches and beef burgers, Penguin, the first restaurant to reopen in Futaba Town, 2020, is a great stop for food-and-drink lovers.
- SakeKura Yui, part of Michi no Eki Namie, provides homemade sweets and lunch dishes using local sake and amazake, making for cute photo opportunities.
- Apart from these culinary delights, souvenirs from Fukushima, like Akita Shirakami Kodama bread from Haru Cafe, add a piece of the region's lifestyle to your travel experiences.
- To complement your food and travel adventures, take a tour of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant to learn about the nuclear disaster and the reconstruction process in the region.
