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Update-date: Aug 29 2024

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Discover flavors unique to Tohoku! Top 5 gourmet restaurants to visit in Sendai | Sendai

Finding a truly delicious restaurant in a new city, whether traveling or on a business trip, can be quite challenging. In Sendai, known for its specialty dishes, we introduce recommended restaurants that focus on local ingredients and cooking techniques. These restaurants are suitable for individuals, families, or friends, and can be casually enjoyed. Depending on the occasion or mood, please feel free to visit.

See full listings of restaurants found in and around Sendai and Miyagi.

Japanese Cuisine [Teshigoto Koreho]

Savor seasonal Japanese cuisine in a sophisticated space

Located just a three-minute walk from Kokudai-Koen Station and a step away from the main street in downtown Sendai, [Teshigoto Koreho] offers a Japanese dining experience where guests can savor seasonal ingredients through all five senses, including sight, taste, and smell. Skilled chefs are dedicated to bringing out the natural 'deliciousness' of the ingredients, offering everything from individual dishes to story-filled course menus.

Discover unique flavors of Tohoku! Top 5 gourmet restaurants to visit in Sendai | Sendai

Upon stepping into the charming entrance, one is greeted by a sophisticated space designed for adults. The restaurant offers various seating options including private rooms, table seats, and counter seats, making it suitable for different occasions. Enjoy a luxurious moment in this hideaway for adults.

Teshigoto Zefu

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Dinner 17:00 - 01:00 (last order 00:30) [Sundays, Holidays] Dinner 17:00 - 00:00 (last order 23:30)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes on foot from the exit for Ichiban-cho Arcade from Kotodai-Koen Station.
Address: 4-4-21 Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi
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French[Shozan]

Enjoy the harmony of fine drinks and gourmet cuisine in a space filled with history

Enjoy the collaboration of fine drinks and gourmet food in a space filled with history

Located just a 7-minute walk from Kitashibancho Station, the restaurant at Shozan offers a new dining experience in a historic space renovated from an Edo period sake brewery. The restaurant is renowned for its seasonal French-based course meals paired with sake and wine. Particularly, the 'Sendai Beef Roast Beef' dish uses the luxurious and rare Sendai beef, meticulously cooked at low temperatures to enhance its flavor and tenderness, making it an exquisite plate.

In one corner of the restaurant, where traditional Japanese and Western styles harmonize, there is a bar where one can enjoy a drink starting from just one glass. The dramatic deliciousness created by the pairing of food and drinks is perfect for anniversary meals. Why not indulge in Sendai's cutting-edge food scene from both culinary and alcoholic perspectives?

Shozan

Open: [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) *The bar is also open during lunchtime. [Monday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) *Bar opening hours are the same.
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: About 5 minutes by taxi from Sendai Station
Address: 2-10-57, Kamisugi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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Yakiniku [Yakiniku Sansuien Higashiguchi Restaurant]

A yakiniku restaurant where one can enjoy Sendai beef and Miyagi Prefecture beef

A restaurant where one can enjoy Sendai beef & Miyagi Prefecture beef

Located just a 7-minute walk from Sendai Station, Yakiniku Sansuien Higashiguchi-ten is a popular restaurant where guests can enjoy fresh and delicious meat. They offer a variety of Miyagi Prefecture beef including Sendai beef, and their menu features talked-about items such as the '5-second sear loin' which only needs a quick sear, and the 'Diamond Cut Harami' which showcases the chef's skill. Additionally, their secret sauce, perfected over more than 50 years, adds a special flavor that enhances the deliciousness of the meat.

The restaurant features spacious seating, making it ideal for family gatherings, girls' nights out, or casual get-togethers. Private rooms are also available, suitable for yakiniku parties or banquets. Why not enjoy Miyagi Prefecture-sourced meat and secret sauce at [Yakiniku Sansuien Higashiguchi Store]?

Yakiniku Sansuien East Entrance

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am [Friday, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Head east out of Sendai Station's east exit. Turn right at the Starbuck's and go straight for about 200 meters. Turn right at the Lawson and you should be able to see it.
Address: Sani Bldg. 1F , 1-7-15 Tsutsuji Gaoka , Miyagino-ku,Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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Izakaya [Aji Kobo Iwasa]

Enjoy dishes made with ingredients from Miyagi Prefecture along with alcohol

Located just a 5-minute walk from Kōdantai-Kōen Station, [Aji Kobo Iwasa] is a Western-style izakaya beloved by locals. The restaurant carefully selects local ingredients, including Sendai-produced black Wagyu beef, Noda duck from Kakuda City, and freshly caught seafood from local ports, along with fresh vegetables. They also offer a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, from wine to sake, ensuring a delightful pairing with their dishes.

The restaurant boasts a chic and calm atmosphere, complete with private rooms, allowing guests to enjoy their meals in a relaxed setting. Why not indulge in the diverse dishes made with local ingredients and savor the flavors of Miyagi with all your senses?

Ajikobo Iwasa

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (L.O. 1:30 am) Sometimes open at 6:00 pm. For a while, hours of operation is 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and reservations are always required.
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from the South Exit 3 of [Kotodai-koen Station] on Sendai Municipal Subway Namboku Line / 5-minute walk from the West Exit of [Hirose-dori Station] on the same line
Address: 4F, MORIX Midori Bldg., 2-12-7, Kokubun-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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5. Yakiniku [Wagyu Cuisine Tomo]

Enjoy Wagyu beef with a view in a luxurious modern Japanese space Enjoy Wagyu beef with a view

Located just a 5-minute walk from Kōdantai Kōen Station, along Jōzenji-dōri, this restaurant on the second floor of a building offers a weekly rotation of premium Wagyu beef. The interior, which exudes a luxurious modern Japanese ambiance, features tables with views of the Jōzenji-dōri streetscape, stylish counter seats, and chic raised seating areas. Additionally, all seats are equipped with smokeless roasters, allowing guests to enjoy their meal without worrying about smoke or odors.

The head chef sources select brand Wagyu beef from across Japan. They choose A5 grade Wagyu based on the quality and condition of the meat, and offer it on a weekly rotating basis. In addition to yakiniku, the restaurant also prepares Western dishes such as omelet rice and beef stew using Wagyu, as well as set meal menus. From à la carte to full-course options, a wide range of menus is available.

Wagyu Ryori Ban

Open: [Monday-Friday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from South Exit 2 of Kotodai Koen Station on the Sendai Subway Namboku Line. It's a building with 7-Eleven on the 1st floor
Address: 2F, 2-14-25, Kokubuncho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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