Recommended after sightseeing in Miyagi! A restaurant where one can fully enjoy Japan's popular food culture

Update-date: Nov 13 2024
Author: SAVOR JAPAN
Recommended after sightseeing in Miyagi! A restaurant where one can fully enjoy Japan's popular food culture

Japan's food culture is flexible and diverse, incorporating various cuisines such as Japanese, Western, Chinese, and ethnic foods. The charm of Japanese cuisine is encapsulated in the beloved and ever-evolving "izakaya." After enjoying sightseeing in Miyagi, why not casually enjoy delicious drinks and a variety of dishes at an izakaya? This time, five recommended restaurants in the Sendai and Osaki area will be introduced.

Sosaku Ryori Matsu

Sosaku Ryori Matsu cuisine
Sosaku Ryori Matsu floor
Matsu, featuring Miyagi's local ingredients, offers exquisite dishes like the "A Bite of Goldfish" appetizer and the "Sashimi Assortment". The recommended "Take Course" includes premium unlimited drinks, appetizers, meat and fish dishes, and dessert, providing a fulfilling gastronomic experience. The restaurant also accommodates off-menu requests. With its sophisticated and relaxed interior, it's ideal for business engagements, special dates, or tourists seeking an authentic culinary experience. 

Sosaku Ryori Matsu

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday, National Holiday, Day Before National Holiday] 4:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am), [Wednesday] 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: Go straight west on Hirose-dori Stree from West Exit 5 of Hirose-dori Station. Entering Inarikoji Street, it is on the 5th floor of the Daigo Yoshiokaya Building.
Address: 5F, Daigo Yoshiokaya Bldg., 4-3-12, Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi Map
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Umakabou

Starting with juicy thick-cut skewers, a variety of menus are available.

Starting with juicy thick-cut skewers, a diverse menu is available.
Just a 7-minute walk from Furukawa Station, Umakabou boasts hearty meat dishes such as skewered grilled beef, pork, and chicken, as well as a whole roasted chicken. Additionally, the restaurant offers a variety of dishes including fresh seafood sourced every morning, and popular Japanese favorites like omurice, pizza, and ramen. A wide selection of drinks is also available to enhance the flavors of the dishes.
Recommended after sightseeing in Miyagi! A restaurant where one can fully enjoy Japan's popular food culture.
The interior features a pleasant wooden texture and a calming atmosphere with gentle lighting. In addition to counter and table seating, the restaurant also offers the uniquely Japanese 'horigotatsu' style seating, which is recommended. Guests can relax by taking off their shoes and stretch their legs as if sitting in a chair, making it comfortable. When the door is closed, it becomes a semi-private space, allowing for a relaxed dining experience. *Please note that this is a smoking restaurant, and entry is not permitted for those under 20 years old.

Umakabou

Open: [Tuesday - Thursday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) [Friday, Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY
Access: 600 meters to the northwest from [Furukawa Station]
Address: 1F, 2019 Bldg., 4-4-24, Odori, Furukawaeki-mae, Osaki-shi, Miyagi
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Ajikoubou Iwasa

A Western-style izakaya that abundantly uses ingredients from Miyagi Prefecture and offers teppanyaki as well.

A Western-style izakaya that abundantly uses ingredients from Miyagi Prefecture and offers teppanyaki as well.
A 5-minute walk from Hirose-dori Station, at Iwasa, visitors can enjoy the rich ingredients of Miyagi, including locally sourced beef, pork, and duck, fresh seafood from nearby waters, and seasonal vegetables. The restaurant offers simple yet delicious 'teppanyaki' to savor the flavors of the ingredients, as well as homemade curry made with Sendai's famous beef tongue. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, including wine and sake.
Recommended after sightseeing in Miyagi! A restaurant where one can fully enjoy Japan's popular food culture.
The interior is designed with brick walls and a chic color scheme, creating a calming atmosphere. There are box seats that can be partially enclosed with curtains, as well as completely private rooms. For those ordering teppanyaki, the counter seats are recommended. Guests can enjoy watching fresh ingredients being grilled on the iron plate right in front of them, along with the sounds and aromas.

Ajikobou 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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Bisai Dining Yuda

A creative izakaya where one can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine as well as Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes at reasonable prices.

A creative izakaya where one can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine as well as Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes at reasonable prices.
Bisaidining Yuda, located a 5-minute walk from Tagajo Station, offers a popular menu featuring beautifully arranged 'Sashimi Platter' made with fresh seafood from Miyagi Prefecture, and 'Shrimp in Chili Sauce' using large shrimp. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of authentic dishes ranging from Japanese, Western, and Chinese to genuine Italian cuisine, along with a rich selection of drinks including sake, beer, and cocktails that appeal to women.
Recommended after sightseeing in Miyagi! A restaurant where one can fully enjoy Japan's popular food culture.
This large restaurant can accommodate large parties. It features spacious table seating and private rooms, but for smaller groups, the counter seats are also recommended for a more casual experience. With an open kitchen style, guests can enjoy watching the cooking process, making it a great place to have fun with family and friends, or to relax and spend time alone. It is also open for lunch, making it a great option for midday meals.

Bisai Dining Yuda

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,400 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Next to Tagajo City Hall.
Address: 2-2-18 Chuo , Tagajo-shi, Miyagi
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Chef Eto, San-chome Branch

Seasonal delicacies and specialties from Tohoku, paired with carefully selected sake by a sake sommelier.

Seasonal delicacies and specialties from Tohoku, paired with carefully selected sake by a sake sommelier.
It is an 8-minute walk from Kotodai-Koen Station. The chef, Eto, at the San-chome restaurant offers seasonal dishes such as 'Today's Recommended Menu' and 'Omakase Nigiri Assortment,' featuring items that can only be enjoyed during that season and on that day. Visitors should also try the Sendai specialty 'Gyutan Yaki,' made from carefully grilled domestic black-haired wagyu tongue.
Recommended after sightseeing in Miyagi! A restaurant where one can fully enjoy Japan's popular food culture.
The restaurant features counter seats where guests can closely observe the chefs at work, as well as spacious table seats that can accommodate small groups to larger parties. Additionally, the restaurant has two sake sommeliers, known as "kikisake-shi," who curate a selection of around 20 different types of sake from various regions, and they also offer pairing suggestions that complement the dishes.

ETO Sanchome Branch

Open: [Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) [Monday - Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk or 3-minute drive from Kotodai-koen Station. 13-minute walk or 6-minute drive from Hirose-dori Station. Located on the 1st floor of the building next to the Lawson Sendai Jozenji branch
Address: 1F, Luna Kokubuncho Bldg., 3-3-29, Kokubun-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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Gyutan Charcoal Grilled Rikyu Sun Mall Ichibancho Restaurant

Enjoy various dishes featuring Sendai's famous "gyutan" (beef tongue)

Enjoy various dishes featuring Sendai's famous "gyutan" (beef tongue)
A 10-minute walk from JR Sendai Station, Gyutan Sumiyaki Rikyu Sun Mall Ichibancho is a specialty restaurant for beef tongue dishes with 20 locations in the prefecture. The beef tongue, expertly grilled by skilled chefs, is thick yet tender, offering a unique flavor that can only be found at this restaurant. With over 20 different beef tongue dishes available, customers are encouraged to try the representative menu items, such as grilled beef tongue and beef tongue sushi.
Recommended after sightseeing in Miyagi! A restaurant where one can fully enjoy Japan's popular food culture.
Located within the shopping arcade, the restaurant is easily accessible. The spacious first floor features table and counter seating, where travelers and businesspeople on trips can be seen enjoying meals alone. The second floor has a sunken kotatsu-style seating area, making it perfect for groups and families who want to enjoy a leisurely meal.

Gyutan Sumiyaki Rikyu Sun Mall Ichibancho

Open: Lunch from 11:30-15:00 (last order at 14:30) / Dinner from 17:00-23:00 (last order at 22:30)*On December 31st, dinner will be from 17:00-21:00 (last order at 20:30).
Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from JR Sendai Station
Address: 2-3-27 Ichiban-cho , Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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Update-date: Nov 13 2024
Author: SAVOR JAPAN

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