Savour Hokuriku's culinary heritage

Suju Cuisine Kanazawa

A dining destination offering simple yet satisfying Japanese cuisine featuring Shinshu miso, soy sauce, beans, and seasonal vegetables from our origins in Karuizawa.

A modern Japanese dining experience where exceptional ingredients and fine sake come together in perfect harmony.

Located on the first floor and basement level of HOTEL AO KANAZAWA, Suju Cuisine offers a spacious, inviting atmosphere with an open kitchen and bar counter, creating an immersive dining experience. Here, the best of local flavors meets Suju's time-honored culinary philosophy, with innovative touches that redefine traditional Japanese cuisine.

Our menu highlights the finest ingredients from the Hokuriku region—fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan, premium Noto beef, heirloom vegetables from Ishikawa, and locally brewed fish sauce from Noto. To complement these flavors, we offer a carefully curated selection of sake and wines, showcasing the depth of regional craftsmanship.

The meal concludes with a signature Suju touch: rice milled in-house and cooked to perfection in a custom copper pot, served alongside our fragrant miso soup and house-made pickles—each crafted with seasonal vegetables and inventive pairings. Guests can also enjoy Kanazawa's beloved oden, fermented delicacies, and local specialties, ensuring a complete and authentic taste of the region's culinary heritage.

WHITE RICE MILLED IN-HOUSE

Freshly Milled Rice

To ensure the finest quality, we use only freshly milled rice processed in-house. Rice that has been newly milled retains its natural aroma and exquisite texture, offering a truly elevated dining experience. Cooked in Suju's signature copper pot, it develops a perfect balance of sweetness and chewiness, bringing out its full depth of flavor. Savour this steaming, perfectly cooked rice alongside a bowl of rich, umami-packed miso soup for a truly satisfying meal.
HOMEMADE JAPANESE PICKLES

House-Made Pickles

Our restaurant has a dedicated fermentation room where we whip up a variety of house-made pickles using fresh, seasonal vegetables from Ishikawa. From nutrient-rich nukazuke—made with rice bran from our in-house milling process—to soy sauce, miso, and koji-fermented varieties, each pickle is a testament to the harmony of time-honored methods and culinary innovation.
HOKURIKU SEAFOOD

Fisherman's Catch

The waters off Hokuriku's coast are teeming with exceptional seafood year-round. Warm and cold ocean currents meet in this region, creating nutrient-rich waters that support an abundance of marine life. As a result, fish from this area are firm, flavorful, and beautifully marbled with fat—a true testament to the quality of the local ecosystem. Our menu highlights the very best of Hokuriku's seasonal seafood, prepared with respect for its natural flavors and served at its peak freshness.
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LUNCH

A Hokuriku-Inspired Lunch at Suju

For lunch, we recommend our signature set, Kenroku Kinzuzen, named after the historic Kenrokuen district. This meal offers a selection of six small seasonal dishes, allowing you to savor the diverse flavors of Hokuriku. Additionally, our lunch menu includes carefully crafted à la carte dishes featuring locally sourced ingredients, paired with freshly steamed rice and miso soup for a satisfying meal.

DINNER

Suju's Culinary Artistry: Showcasing the Best of Hokuriku

Kanazawa is blessed with an abundance of exquisite ingredients—fresh seafood from the Hokuriku coast, premium Noto beef, heirloom vegetables from Ishikawa, and the region's renowned fish sauce. At Suju, our chefs skillfully highlight these flavors, transforming them into dishes with remarkable depth and character. Enjoy an exclusive selection of specialties that can only be found at Kanazawa Suju.

MORNING

A Refreshing Breakfast to Start Your Day Right

Awaken your senses with a hearty and nourishing breakfast at Suju. Our freshly milled rice, cooked in a traditional copper pot, is served alongside a miso soup brimming with seasonal ingredients and our house-made pickles. Choose a main dish from several options such as locally caught dried fish or miso-marinated grilled chicken, each prepared with care.

Our Western-style breakfast includes eggs and sausages, served with toasted bread from Kamakura's popular bakery, BREAD IT BE.

Breakfast Menu
Main Dish (choose one):
House-made dried fish / Miso-marinated grilled chicken / Traditional Japanese rolled omelet / Shinshu region sausage with a farm-fresh sunny-side-up egg
Six Seasonal Side Dishes:
White fish dressed in sesame white fish / Wajima seaweed salad / Sweet shrimp with tofu dressing / Mozuku seaweed with vinegar jelly / Kanazawa-style oden / Seasonal fruit compote
Freshly Steamed Rice & Miso Soup (made with rice milled in-house)
Assorted House-Made Pickles (unlimited refills)
Coffee or Tea

Information

Breakfast Hours: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Last Entry: 9:30 AM)
*Reservations are available.