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Hana Karuko (華かるこ） Restaurant Review

During the day, this restaurant has a Japanese mom-and-pop diner sort of feel, offering friendly service and cheap food.  It`s offerings range from Japanese dishes, such as tonkatsu and zarusoba, to a few Chinese dishes and spaghetti.  The lunch special (日替わりランチ higawari ranchi) is only 580 yen and has two
options.  When I went, I chose miso ramen (see picture).  The ramen was simple but did not blow me away.  There is a bar to sit at individually, as well as small Japanese-style group rooms (see picture).

At night the atmosphere changes into an izakaya, with screened rooms for groups to drink, eat and have a good time.  At night the menu changes, offering a variety of small appetizers (think tapas) from 400 - 700 yen each (sashimi or raw fish, as well as fried foods, etc) to more expensive, hearty nabe (stewed meats and vegetables).

Overall, it`s a relaxed place, with average food and friendly service.

The Skinny:  Good for cheap lunches and relaxed nights

Name: Hana Karuko

Hours of Operation: 11:00 - 14:00 (lunch) and 17:00-23:00 (dinner/izakaya)

Prices: Lunch (580 yen to 900 yen) 

           Dinner (from individual dishes of 400 to heartier,more expensive ones)

English menu: No                                                                              

Phone Number: 0173-42-5565

Address:   〒0383138 青森県つがる市木造若緑５９－１

                 0383138 Aomori-ken Tsugaru-shi Kizukuri Wakamidori 59-1
Map with Directions from Jusco/Aeon Mall:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=40.807833,140.39197&spn=0.015072,0.027766&z=15&msid=115603251667868969246.000494acc66615130c098