Soneta Yakitoriya (そね田やきとりや)

Soneta Yakitoriya is a longtime local institution near Yamagata Station, grilling Yamagata-style yakitori over charcoal in a lively 26-seat counter setting. In keeping with the regional tradition, the menu leans heavily on pork and beef offal skewers alongside chicken, all at remarkably low prices for the quality on offer. Cash only and reservation-free, it draws a loyal crowd of regulars from opening time and has been named to the Tabelog Yakitori Hyakumeiten list for multiple consecutive years.