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Kanazawa once flourished as a castle town, and even today many historic streetscapes remain. It is also an area where a rich and varied food culture has grown, with yoshoku (Japanese-style Western cuisine) taking root here from long ago. This time, we focus on Omurice, one of the signature dishes of yoshoku, and have put together a list of popular spots in the Kanazawa area.
Created: July 21, 2026
This article is based on923Tabelog reviews.
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Restaurant Jiyuken has a long history as one of Kanazawa’s well-known restaurants, founded in 1909. It is located near the center of Higashi Chaya-gai (Higashi Chaya District), and it is so popular that lines form before it opens.
The small interior, filled with the warmth of wood, has 21 seats in total, with counter seating and raised tatami seating.
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Their signature dish, the "Omurice," is said to be made by wrapping soy sauce based rice in a thin omelet. Inside the rice are beef and pork slowly simmered in a sweet and savory sauce.
It may be simple, but it has a deep flavor that keeps you coming back for more.
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The hayashi rice (hashed beef with rice) is also said to be very good. The generously cut onions have a nice texture, and the beef is tender.
The sauce has a rich flavor with a clear tang from tomatoes, and it pairs perfectly with the rice.
食事楽しみ隊
The famous Omurice is still made from the original recipe used since the restaurant first opened, with the rice stir-fried in soy sauce, and the peppery kick made it really delicious! The moment I took a bite, a loud “This is so good!” slipped out lol
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・Half & Half
The soy sauce based Omurice was so easy to keep eating! Since it was a small Omurice, I wondered if the portion would be enough, but it was more filling than I expected. This set lets you enjoy small portions of popular menu items, and it is a great choice when you want a bit of everything.
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Grill Nakamuraya is located not far from the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. Founded in 1938, it is a homey local yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food) restaurant.
The interior is bright and clean, with counter and table seating.
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The photo shows Hanton Rice, a local specialty from Kanazawa. Fried swordfish is placed on top of the Omurice.
The fry seems light, and the tartness of the tartar sauce adds a nice accent.
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The signature kokiru-maki (deep-fried pork rolls with cream sauce) is made by wrapping cream sauce in pork and frying it.
Inside the crisp coating, hot, creamy sauce flows out. The cream sauce also contains boiled egg, and it is said to be rich with a noticeable sweetness.
haruchan216
・Ebi Fry Hanton Rice
Inside the soft, runny egg is the classic ketchup rice! The ketchup and tartar sauce on top go really well together, with a great balance of flavors, and it tastes delicious.
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kurumi97365
True to its name, the sara katsu Rice bowl (plate-style pork cutlet rice bowl) was served on a plate. It was completely different from regular katsudon, with plenty of thick egg sauce poured over it, which made the rice go down easy and taste great! The tonkatsu (pork cutlet) was crispy too♡
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Bisutoro Regare is a well reviewed spot and a great pick for anyone who wants to enjoy an authentic bistro lunch in Kanazawa. The appeal is its dishes that make the most of local ingredients.
The staff also provide attentive service, and guests say they can spend a relaxed, leisurely time here.
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The photo shows the "Soft Set Omurice with Noto-gyu (Noto beef) and Noto-buta (Noto pork) Hamburger Steak, served with house-made demi-glace sauce."
The egg is said to be soft and creamy, filling your mouth with a gentle flavor. The sauce has a great balance of tang and richness, bringing out the dish's good taste.
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The “Chef Tokusei Tomato Curry (chef’s special tomato curry), served in a cocotte with a soft-boiled egg and melted cheese” is also popular in reviews for being delicious.
The fresh tang of tomato seems to take the lead, while still giving you the deep richness that is unique to curry. The spice level is mild, making it easygoing and mellow.
cherr41470
・Omurice with a soft-set egg, served with Noto gyu (Noto beef) and Noto buta (Noto pork) Hamburger Steak, with house-made demi-glace sauce
The Omurice, the main thing I came for, had a soft-set egg with a rich, runny texture. The house-made demi-glace sauce was thick and full of depth. The Hamburger Steak on the side was made with Noto gyu and Noto buta, and it was juicy. The rice was sweet and savory ketchup rice.
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・Tanpopo Hayashi Rice with Noto gyu (Noto beef) and Noto buta (Noto pork) Hamburger Steak
This dish features Hayashi Rice richly coated in demi-glace sauce, served with a juicy Hamburger Steak. The Hayashi Rice has a great balance of the sweetness of onions and the tang of tomatoes, letting you enjoy its deep flavor.
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Triple R Grill Kitchen is a restaurant perched on a hill in Narawa-machi, Kanazawa City.
The interior has a stylish, cafe-like design and a calm atmosphere. The first floor has table seating, and the second floor has zashiki (Japanese-style tatami seating).
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The most popular dish, "Tanpopo Omurice," is said to have soft, creamy eggs.
The ketchup rice is said to be lightly seasoned. When eaten with the demi-glace sauce and the refreshing grapefruit sauce, the balance turns out just right.
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The photo shows the "Luxurious Omurice with Beef Simmered in Red Wine".
When you cut into it with a spoon, the egg softly spreads out, and the aroma of butter gently rises. The beef is so tender it almost melts, and this highly rated dish is said to pair perfectly with the rich, full-bodied sauce.
Enokimmm
I also added fried white fish as a topping to the Omurice with a Combination of shrimp and sea urchin cream sauces! The cream sauce had a rich seafood flavor and tasted great! It looked small at first, but it ended up being very filling.
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背の高いサンタ
・Omurice with shrimp tomalley
The rice is neither plain white rice nor ketchup rice, but has its own color and flavor. The sauce is an Américaine sauce with shrimp meat in it, and it's delicious♪
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Sakai is a Western-style restaurant tucked one alley in from the Owaricho intersection in Kanazawa City.
Inside, the clean space stands out with its white counter. Reviews say the homey atmosphere and comforting food make it a soothing place to visit.
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The classic "Hanton rice" is popular.
The egg has a nice buttery aroma, and the old-school chicken rice is said to be delicious. The fried topping on top adds extra richness.
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The "service lunch" is also popular with regulars.
The main fried dish is crisp and fried to a nice golden brown, with a flavor that makes you want to keep eating rice. The portion is also excellent, and it seems highly satisfying.
kobalog_
• Hanton raisu (Kanazawa-style omelet rice)
The fried topping and tartar sauce make a nice accent, and the chicken rice is tasty too! It has a really good balance ^ ^
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好きなお酒は飲み物です
・Service Lunch
A big fried shrimp♡ The presentation is beautiful too♡ The coating is crispy, the shrimp is sweet, and once you dip it in tartar sauce, you just can’t stop smiling( ˊ̱˂˃ˋ̱ )The side vegetables and the small side dish were all delicious too◎
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Pomu no Ki Kanazawa Forus Ten, an Omurice and Western food restaurant, is a specialty restaurant for creative Omurice on the 6th floor of Kanazawa Forus. The natural-toned interior has 60 table seats.
With a wide menu, it is recommended for those looking for unusual kinds of Omurice.
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They offer more than 20 kinds of Omurice, from classic styles to Japanese style and creative versions. You can also choose sizes from SS to L, so you can enjoy Omurice just the way you like.
The eggs are the thin crepe style, and the ketchup rice is seasoned on the sweeter side.
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The photo shows the "Japanese-style grated daikon Omurice." It is said to have butter rice inside the egg.
Some reviews say that although the seasoning is mild, you can still clearly taste the butter, making it very good.
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・Omurice with chicken and mushrooms in tomato sauce
The omelet was cooked beautifully, and rather than being the runny kind, it had a firm finish. A generous amount of chunky tomato sauce was served alongside it. I wonder how many years it had been since I last had Omurice... It was really delicious.
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ふっだ
An old favorite of mine is the Japanese-style Omurice served with ponzu sauce and grated daikon radish. With the simple combination of butter rice, soft and creamy egg, grated daikon radish, and ponzu sauce, I was amazed that something this delicious could come from such simplicity. It reminded me how wonderful cooking really is.
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