Restaurant

TDK Guest House


The restaurant offers a delicious lunch menu making luxurious use of the fresh seasonal delights of Akita. Visitors can relax and enjoy a wonderful meal and splendid view of the Sea of Japan.

  • Reception Hours 10:00–14:00
  • Business hours 11:00–15:00
  • Closed for Lunch on Sundays, Mondays, and museum-specified days
  • (see the lunch calendar below.)
  • For reception, please come to the reception desk at the TDK Museum.
  • [Notice]
    On Friday, July 24th, only the restaurant will be temporarily closed.
    However, the TDK History Mirai Museum will be open as usual.
Restaurant Seating During Peak Seasons

During such periods as Golden Week and summer vacation when the museum has many visitors, seating conditions may differ from usual in the following respects. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause visitors to our restaurant, and we appreciate your understanding.

  • Waiting times may be considerable when the restaurant is crowded.
  • The order in which visitors are seated may change depending on which tables become available.
  • The last order time may be earlier than scheduled.
TDK Guest House

Lunch Menu


Braised Yuri Beef in Red Wine

Braised Yuri Beef in Red Wine

Set menu 1,000 yen (tax included) /
À la carte 880 yen (tax included)
Extra bread (two slices per plate): 160 yen (tax included)

Served with soup, salad, and choice of rice or bread

Yuri Beef from Akita Prefecture (shank, shoulder, etc.) is slowly simmered in red wine until tender enough to be picked apart with chopsticks. The sauce uses a dash of Akita miso to enhance the meat’s flavor. The potato gratin on the side is made with fresh cream for a creamy, rich flavor.

  • Yuri Beef Hamburger Steak

    Yuri Beef Hamburger Steak

    Set menu 1,000 yen(tax included)
    À la carte 880 yen(tax included)

    Served with a bowl of rice, salad, pickles, and miso soup

    A handmade hamburger patty that uses 75% Yuri Beef from Akita Prefecture and offers the rich flavor of wagyu beef. Served with grated daikon radish and a steak sauce made with soy sauce and lemon juice that goes well with rice. Served together with a potato gratin made with fresh cream for a creamy, rich flavor.

  • Future Rice Bowl Set

    Mirai (“Future”) Rice Bowl
    (salmon meunière, avocado rice bowl with salmon roe)

    1,000 yen (tax included)

    Served with citrus-soy ponzu sauce with egg yolk, two small side dishes, pickles, and miso soup

    Salmon meunière and avocado coated in wasabi-ponzu, served over rice. The fresh vegetables and salmon roe on top add to the great appeal of the dish. Pour a splash of citrus-soy ponzu sauce with egg yolk on top to enhance the flavor and enjoy!

  • Zaru Soba Noodles and Mini Yakitori Bowl Set

    Zaru Soba Noodles and Mini Yakitori Bowl Set

    1,000 yen (tax included)

    Served with dipping sauce, condiments, side dish, mini yakitori bowl, and pickles

    The noodles are made with 70% Shonai soba (buckwheat) for excellent flavor, firmness, and silky texture. Please try this healthy soba noodle dish. This value set includes a mini yakitori bowl (grilled chicken over rice).

  • Kids’ Lunch Plate

    Kids’ Lunch Plate

    500 yen (tax included)

    Served with soup and a mini juice box

    A popular lunch plate for kids that features rice sprinkled with furikake seasoning, a mini hamburger steak, fried chicken, ketchup spaghetti, french fries, and more.

  • Mini Mild Curry

    Mini Mild Curry

    500 yen (tax included)

    Served with soup and a mini juice box

    This mild beef curry has a sweet flavor that kids will love.

  • Cake Set

    Cake Set

    560 yen (tax included)

    Includes one drink

    The chef’s-choice cake is served with vanilla ice cream. To the side is whipped cream and fruit. You can choose your drink from the menu.
    For guests ordering from the lunch menu, this item is available for 500 yen (tax included).

Limited-time-only Menu
Bak Kut Teh

Bak Kut Teh

1,000 yen (tax included)

Served with a bowl of rice, greens stir-fried with garlic, condiments, and sweet soy sauce

This dish was introduced to Malaysia during the British colonial era by Chinese people from Fujian Province in mainland China. Pork cuts such as spare ribs are slowly simmered until tender with aromatic spices such as star anise and cinnamon, together with garlic, creating a rich and flavorful soup. Add the provided garlic and chili peppers to the sweet soy sauce as desired, then dip the meat in the sauce before eating. In Malaysia, this dish is traditionally enjoyed by pouring the broth over the rice.

Saturday and Holiday Special Menu
Hainanese Chicken Rice

Hainanese Chicken Rice

1,200 yen (tax included)

Served with chili sauce, ginger sauce, and chicken soup

Also known as “Singapore Chicken Rice,” this dish is a culinary staple in both Singapore and Malaysia. The chicken is simmered slowly at a low temperature—just below the boiling point—resulting in a tender and juicy texture. Cooked in the simmering liquid and chicken fat, the rice is infused with the rich flavor of the chicken. Enjoy it with two dipping sauces.

Mango Shaved Ice

Mango Shaved Ice

770 yen (tax included)

In Malaysia’s year-round warm climate, shaved ice shops can be found on nearly every street corner. Among the country’s many mango sweets, mango shaved ice is a beloved classic. Enjoy this coconut-flavored milk shaved ice paired with rich, sweet mango sauce and mango pieces.

To group visitors


Lunch boxes

We accept reservations for lunch boxes.

900 yen(tax included)

Lunch boxes are available on days when the restaurant is open. Please make a reservation at least 3 days before your desired date. (Reservations are not accepted on weekends and holidays)

  • *Menus are subject to change due to seasonality
  • *If you wish to cancel a reservation, please do so by noon of the day before.
  • *If you wish to make lunch reservations for a group, please consult with us beforehand.
  • *Lunch box will be served in the conference room on the first floor.

Inquiries about lunch box reservations

TDK Service Corporation

Akita Sales Office
Food Service Section

TEL 0184-35-6905

Hours
9:00~17:00
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are not available

Using the Restaurant


The restaurant is located at TDK Guest House adjacent to the Museum. If you wish to eat lunch at the restaurant, please ask the Museum reception staff.

*Please understand that lunch reservations are not accepted.

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Gorgeous panoramic view

After eating, enjoy an outdoor stroll around the grounds of the museum.
On a sunny day, you can see both Mount Chokai and the Oga Peninsula for a gorgeous panoramic view.