Basho Chaya — Restaurant in Yamagata

I came across this restaurant after the trek on the rainy day. The owners are very kind, generous and attentive despite language barrier. The food is very delicious and home made on an affordable price. The restaurant is a few minutes walk from the station. It is the great place to relax after the tired trekking. Please be reminded that there are only few tables provided and the owner cook every order by himself so please be patient and...

One of the best meals I've ever eaten in Japan. The soba was chewy and the broth was just the right balance of flavors where I couldn't stop drinking it. The couple who own the place are the most wholesome, welcoming people. After we finished our soba they offered us more. If you're even remotely in the area, you have to eat here. You wont regret the trek out to eat a meal made by this...

The sweetest owners of this small soba shop. Only a few hundred meters away from the station, for the most delicious tempura and soba. They gave us some appetizer, fresh tomatoes and cherries for dessert alongside our lunch meals. They were all big smiles and extremely attentive despite our language barrier. Please visit them and enjoy a very nice meal after climbing to the top...