Kaisendon Yutaka Suisan — Restaurant in Kanazawa

Visited around 1pm when the market was busy, and I'm surprised this place didn't have a longer queue - the food is excellent!!! Put your name & number of people on the list and wait until you are called inside.

We picked this place for the variety of plates with crab meat, compared to other places in the market (mostly sashimi), and the short wait time.

The nigiri and sashimi slices are thicker than usual, soft, fresh and melt in your mouth. For an extra 500, miso soup can be upgraded with half-crab or clams and some other things. The sashimi crab bowl featured crab meat with sea urchin and roe, covered in golden leaf. Absolutely delicious, all of it, and stunning on a plate.

Order at the ticket machine -- money in, then select dishes & drinks. Main platters have images, upgrades and drinks are trickier, but waitress helped us pick things we wanted. Google Lens was a must, but staff was super helpful even without English, explaining day's menu and how to eat...

A hidden gem in the market that feels like a warm hug on a winter’s day! The crab don here is pure magic—the best we tasted by far. The special seasoned rice, paired with marinated ginger, is a flavor combination that will have you dreaming about it long after the last bite.

And don’t even get me started on the miso soup! It’s like they bottled up coziness and served it steaming hot—perfect for warding off the winter chill. We loved this place so much, we couldn’t resist coming back for a second round during our week-long stay. If you’re a seafood lover, this spot is an absolute must. It’s food...

Good food with good service! The few opened during the festival season! They also provide blankets if you are cold! Blackthroat fish and Japanese...