Update-date: Jul 08 2024
The City of Trees, Sendai. This city is full of delicious food, but the one menu item you absolutely cannot miss is beef tongue. There are many specialty restaurants in the city, and many visitors savor this local delicacy. This time, we will introduce five must-visit beef tongue restaurants in Sendai. Read this and you won't have to worry about where to go!
1. Yaotome [Gyutan Sumiyaki Rikyu Izumi Main Store]
Handcrafted beef tongue that balances thickness and tenderness
Located a 4-minute walk from Yaotome Station, [Gyutan Sumiyaki Rikyu Izumi Main Restaurant] offers thick and tender gyutan (beef tongue) grilled to perfection by skilled chefs. With over 20 different dishes featuring gyutan, including the popular 'Gyutan Yaki,' and new menu items being developed regularly, this restaurant is not to be missed.
The restaurant is conveniently located along a main street near Yaotome Station. They also provide parking, making it easy to access by car. The interior features table seating, counter seating, and even traditional Japanese-style sunken kotatsu seating, making it a popular spot for local office workers and families.
Gyutan Sumiyaki Rikyu Izumi Main Store
Open: Hours: 11:30-23:00 (last order 22:30)** New Year's Eve hours are 11:30-21:00 (last order 20:30) **
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY
Access: Ten minute walk from subway Yaotome Station
Address: 2-1-18 Yaotome Chuo , Izumi-ku,Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY
Access: Ten minute walk from subway Yaotome Station
Address: 2-1-18 Yaotome Chuo , Izumi-ku,Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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2. Hirose-dori[Sendai Washoku KUON]
Not only beef tongue, but also a menu to enjoy the deliciousness of Sendai
A 5-minute walk from Hirose-dori Station, [Sendai Washoku KUON]is a restaurant where guests can enjoy a menu based on Japanese cuisine using ingredients from Sendai. The 'Sendai Specialty Thick-Cut Grilled Beef Tongue' is a meticulously prepared dish where the beef tongue is scored, seasoned with salt and pepper, and aged. In addition to beef tongue, the restaurant offers a variety of carefully crafted dishes such as sashimi, fried foods, and simmered dishes.
The interior of the restaurant features Oya stone and solid wood, creating a modern Japanese taste with a sense of weight and warmth. In addition to the six counter seats, there are also private rooms for four and eight people. By raising the blinds, the space can be used as a spacious area accommodating up to 18 people.
Sengo Japanese Cuisine KUON
Open: Dinner 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
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3. Sendai [Sendai Beef Tongue Seri Nabe Fully Private Izakaya Yagura Sendai Ekimae Branch]
An izakaya where one can fully enjoy Sendai cuisine, including beef tongue
Located just a 2-minute walk from Sendai Station, [Sendai Gyutan Seri Nabe Private Room Izakaya Yagura Sendai Ekimae Restaurant] offers a convenient location. In addition to menu items like 'Gyutan Shabu-shabu' and 'Thick-cut Gyutan,' guests can also enjoy Sendai gourmet dishes such as 'Seri Nabe,' 'Kinka Saba Yaki,' and 'Sankaku Aburaage.'
The interior is unified with a modern Japanese taste, creating a calm atmosphere where adults can relax. Private rooms are available for use from 2 people, and it is pleasing that they can accommodate large groups as well. In addition to a wide variety of Sendai specialties, reasonably priced courses with all-you-can-drink options are also available, making it perfect for banquets.
Sendai Beef Tongue Seri Nabe Fully Private Izakaya Yagura Sendai Ekimae Branch
Open: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
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4. Sendai [Gyutan and Seri Nabe All-Private Room Izakaya Ichinokura Sendai Ekimae Branch]
In a relaxing private room with a wide variety of beef tongue dishes
Located just a 2-minute walk from Sendai Station, [Gyutan and Seri Nabe All-Private-Room Izakaya Ichinokura Sendai Ekimae Branch] offers convenient access. The 'Gyutan Yaki' is served with three types of miso, allowing diners to enjoy their preferred flavor. Additionally, from October to late March, guests can savor the 'Seri Nabe' and other Sendai specialties.
The interior of the restaurant, with its soft lighting creating a relaxed atmosphere, offers a comfortable dining space. All seats are in private rooms with a sunken kotatsu style, accommodating from 2 to a maximum of 180 people, making it suitable for various needs. Guests can enjoy Sendai cuisine without worrying about their surroundings.
Sendai [Gyutan and Seri Nabe All-Private Room Izakaya Ichinokura Sendai Ekimae Branch]
Open: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
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5. Sendai [Gyutan Sumiyaki Rikyu West Exit Main Branch]
A popular restaurant loved by many for its diverse selection of over 20 types of beef tongue dishes
Rikyu, which operates 20 restaurants within the prefecture, has its main branch on the west side, just a 5-minute walk from Sendai Station. It attracts many business travelers and local customers. In addition to offering over 20 types of classic beef tongue dishes, the restaurant frequently develops and updates its own unique menu items. You can always enjoy delicious beef tongue whenever you visit.
Located on the 5th floor of the building, the window-side table seats offer a sense of openness. Guests can enjoy their meals while gazing at the scenery of Sendai city. Additionally, the restaurant caters to various needs with counter seats that are perfect for solo diners and horigotatsu-style seats suitable for groups.
Gyutan Sumiyaki Rikyu West Exit Main Branch
Open: Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (L.O. 2:30 p.m.) Saturday, Sunday, Holiday: Open at 11:00 a.m. / Dinner: 5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. (L.O. 10:30 p.m.)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 5 walking minutes from JR Sendai station
Address: 5F HERB sendai Bldg., 1-6-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 5 walking minutes from JR Sendai station
Address: 5F HERB sendai Bldg., 1-6-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
