Yokote yakisoba is one of Japan’s most beloved ‘B-gourmet’ local dishes — thick, straight fried noodles cooked with cabbage and pork, topped with a runny sunny-side-up egg and a distinctive sweet-savoury sauce, and served with pickled ginger and often a pickled plum on the side. A national B-1 Grand Prix winner, it’s the pride of Yokote.
🗓️ At a Glance
| Location | Yokote, Akita |
| Hours | Restaurant hours |
| Admission | ~¥500–800 a plate |
| Time needed | About 30 min |
| Best time | Year-round |
What to Try
- Thick fried noodles with a runny sunny-side-up egg.
- The distinctive sweet-savoury sauce.
- Pickled ginger and a pickled plum on the side.
- A B-1 Grand Prix-winning local specialty.
Combine Your Visit
- Pair with Yokote Castle .
- Time it with the Yokote Kamakura festival .
- Visit the Masuda Manga Museum .
Getting There
- In Yokote: dozens of yakisoba shops around town.
- By train: JR to Yokote Station, then walk/bus.
Tips
Break the egg yolk over the noodles and mix — that’s the classic way to eat it. Yokote has a yakisoba map of dozens of shops, each with its own twist.
