Dote-no-manchan
Established in the early Showa era (1926 - 1989), Dote-no-mancha is the oldest cafe in the Tohoku region which has been visited by the famous Dazai Osamu (novelist). Although it is located in the city center, this cafe offers a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Recommendations are their aromatic blend of coffee and their homemade cheesecake.
36-6 Dote-machi, Hirosaki-shi / 0172-35-4663

Yamauta
This unique restaurant serves local dishes over live Tsugaru shamisen (a three-stringed instrument similar to a guitar) music. The beautiful melodies composed by Yamazato Senri, the pioneer of Tsugaru shamisen music, and his disciples conveys the sorrows of the local people.
1-2-7 Omachi, Hirosaki-shi / 0172-36-1835

Al Porto
The restaurant features elaborately-prepared authentic southern European cuisine. Scallops baked with herbs, paella, seafood and avocado gratin, foie gras with tenderloin steak, and other mouth-watering dishes fill their menu. Their lunch dishes are reasonable.
7 Shin Kaji-cho, Hirosaki-shi / 0172-34-8051

Kagi-no-hana
Guests sit around the sunken hearth while sampling local dishes. Fresh fish from the nearby rivers and alpine vegetables go well with the local sake (rice wine). Their recommended dish is the jappa-jiru (codfish soup).
43-6 Shin Kaji-machi, Hirosaki-shi / 0172-36-1152

Kikufuji
With several branches spread throughout the city , this restaurant is the main branch serving homemade soba (buckwheat vermicelli) on the first floor, Kikufuji's original dishes made with local specialties on the second floor, and a banquet hall on the third floor. Lunch and dinner can be arranged to accommodate your budget and the number of people in your party.
Sakamoto-cho, Hirosaki-shi / 0172-36-3300