Restaurant Jiyūken

Kanazawa


This shokudō (all-round, inexpensive restaurant) in the heart of Higashi-chaya-gai has been serving yōshoku (Western food) – or at least Japanese takes on Western food, like omelettes, hamburgers and curry rice – since 1909. Daily set lunches (¥995) are good value.


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