Places to eat in Yamagata-ken

Takidaki is one of only two restaurants in the village. Mainly they serve fresh fish, seafood, sushi and noodles with sushi being the specialty. It's traditional Japanese and very local. Everyone seems to know everyone and it's just a great place to be. It is open until 10pm during the week except weds when they are closed. But they'll open for you if you ask ahead of time and make a reservation..and they know you. I work with the manager's daughter and am now a regular with discounts so I couldn't tell you the regular prices but it's very reasonable for Japan.
Do ask about the "Legend" of the Takidaki fish found in lake Ootori. It's like their version of the Loch Ness Monster. You'll see what I mean...

Favorite Dish: I'm a big fan of noodles...any kind of noodles really. So I go for the yaki soba or udon. But everything is good, just ask anyone in there!! The menu is in all Japanese and they all only speak Japanese so you'll have to do some mind tricks to get exactly what you want but don't worry, they'll treat you right.