Restaurant Yamaneko-ken
Located in the Miyazawa Kenji Museum premises, this restaurant and its name is based on Miyazawa's folk tale "The Restaurant of Many Orders". At the entrance is a sign that says, "Heavy people and young people are especially welcome." Yamaneko-gayu (porridge) with plenty of vegetables and Yamaneko-suiton (dough ball soup) are popular dishes on the menu.
3-161-33 Yasawa, Hanamaki-shi / 0198-31-2231

Yabuya Sohonten
Started in the Taisho period (1912 -1926) this is a long-standing restaurant specializing in wanko soba (all-you-can-eat buckwheat noodles in a small bowl). There are a la carte dishes such as tempura soba (buckwheat noodles with deep fried shrimp), but the wanko soba course is what this restaurant recommends. Prices start at 3,000 yen depending on the condiments such as shaved bonito, seaweed, spring onions, and salmon roe.
7-11 Huppari-cho, Hanamaki-shi / 0198-24-1011

Mon Paris
The chef, trained in Paris, prepares delicious French dishes. Their course menu has romantic names, and their dessert is excellent.
1-24-1 Hoshigaoka, Hanamaki-shi / 0198-24-7947

Il Cuore
Try this place for a good Italian meal. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes at reasonable prices. They are well-stocked on wines as well.
1-4-1 Matsuzono-cho, Hanamaki-shi / 0198-24-9957