Update-date: Oct 08 2024
Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture is the largest city in the Tohoku region. The surrounding cities are known for their thriving fishing industry, and Sendai, which gathers seafood landed at various fishing ports, has many restaurants that serve delicious fish dishes. From raw fish such as sashimi and sushi to grilled fish, visitors can enjoy a variety of fresh seafood.
Kokubuncho Kurotaka
A hidden Japanese restaurant where seasonal fresh fish from the Sanriku Sea can be enjoyed.
Kurotaka, located just a 3-minute walk from Koutoudai Station in Kokubuncho, is a restaurant where diners can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine prepared by chefs with over 45 years of experience. The fresh fish served is locally sourced, with natural fugu from the waters off Miyagi available almost year-round. The fugu sashimi, known as 'tessa,' is so thinly sliced that the pattern of the plate can be seen through it, making it an artistic dish. The 'seasonal fish set menu,' which allows guests to savor the seafood of Sanriku through sashimi, fried dishes, and grilled items, is also highly regarded.
The restaurant, located in the bustling Kokubuncho area, said to be the best in Sendai, is enveloped in a tranquility and calmness that seems a world away from the noise of the city. The interior is adorned with traditional Japanese elements, such as intricate wooden lattice work on the walls and seasonal flower arrangements. Both the counter and table seats are fully private rooms. The hinoki wood counter seats, designed for 1 to 4 guests, offer a prime spot to enjoy the skills of the experienced chefs.
Kokubuncho Kurotaka
Open: [Tuesday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm *Reservations required (last entry at 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday, Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from South Exit 3 of Kotodai-Koen Station on the Municipal subway Namboku Line
Address: 1F, 2-10-21, Kokubun-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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Closed: Monday, Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from South Exit 3 of Kotodai-Koen Station on the Municipal subway Namboku Line
Address: 1F, 2-10-21, Kokubun-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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Kutsurogi Umasake Kakoiya Sendai Ekimae Restaurant
A izakaya where one can fully enjoy Miyagi's specialties in a relaxing atmosphere.
At Kakoiya Sendai Ekimae, a restaurant located just a 3-minute walk from Sendai Station, visitors can enjoy local specialties from Miyagi Prefecture, such as Sendai beef, beef tongue, sea pineapple, and sasakamaboko. Among the recommendations is the 'Assorted Sashimi of Five Types,' featuring fresh fish delivered directly from the Sendai Central Wholesale Market. Diners can savor carefully selected seafood caught mainly off the coast of Kinkasan and Sanriku, which are counted among the world's three major fishing grounds.
It is conveniently located near stations, hotels, and tourist attractions. The restaurant features a total of 20 private rooms that can accommodate both small and large groups. The counter seats around the robata grill allow guests to enjoy the sounds and aromas of the grilled dishes created by skilled chefs through all five senses. From the counter seats facing the window, guests can enjoy the night view of Sendai. It is a restaurant that attracts many tourists from both domestic and international locations.
Kutsurogi Umasake Kakoiya Sendai Ekimae Branch
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Sendai Station on the Subway Namboku Line, 3 minutes walk from JR Sendai Station, 2 minutes walk from PARCO2, towards Entatsu Parking
Address: 6F, Hoosiers Sendai Ekimae Bldg., 3-6-10, Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Sendai Station on the Subway Namboku Line, 3 minutes walk from JR Sendai Station, 2 minutes walk from PARCO2, towards Entatsu Parking
Address: 6F, Hoosiers Sendai Ekimae Bldg., 3-6-10, Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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Teshigoto Zefu
Experience Japanese food culture in a hidden house with jazz music playing.
Teshigoto Zefu, located a 3-minute walk from Kotodai Station, is a restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine using seasonal ingredients. The dishes are prepared to enhance the natural flavors of each ingredient without excessive manipulation, allowing guests to enjoy both a la carte and course meals. A recommended dish is the 'Grilled Silver Cod with Saikyo Miso,' which is marinated for over four days in an original blend of Saikyo miso. The fish is grilled slowly over charcoal, resulting in a tender and fluffy texture.
Upon entering a traditional Japanese house surrounded by black walls, one is greeted by a calm and luxurious atmosphere. The restaurant features a layout with counter and table seating made of white wood on the first floor, while the second floor offers tatami mat seating. Guests can also enjoy a view of the garden from the tatami area. Surrounded by the sounds of jazz, they can experience the unique flavors of Japanese cuisine that maximally utilize seasonal ingredients.
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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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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Sendai Bar MUSUBI
Experience creative dishes based on Japanese cuisine made with free-spirited ideas.
Located just a minute's walk from Sendai Station, Sendai Bar MUSUBI is a bistro where one can enjoy creative dishes based on Japanese cuisine. In addition to vegetables sourced through the project "Toretate Sendai," which delivers freshly harvested produce to the restaurant on the same day, guests can savor dishes made with ingredients from Sendai. Seasonal fresh fish arriving from the Sendai Morning Market can be enjoyed in various forms, such as shioyaki (salt-grilled) or sashimi platter.
The restaurant is located on the 13th floor of the Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai Nishiguchi, offering excellent access. With floor-to-ceiling windows, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the Sendai cityscape. The seating is spacious, and the high ceiling creates an open atmosphere. It is a relaxing space where guests can enjoy a half buffet during lunch and indulge in courses or à la carte dishes in the evening. It is also a great option to use the restaurant as a bar while enjoying the night view.
Sendai Bar MUSUBI
Open: Breakfast 6:30 am - 10:00 am (L.O. 9:30 am) / Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,800 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Sendai Station, 1-minute walk from West Exit 1 or South Exit 1 of the Subway Sendai Station
Address: 13F, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai Nishiguchi, 3-7-25, Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,800 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Sendai Station, 1-minute walk from West Exit 1 or South Exit 1 of the Subway Sendai Station
Address: 13F, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sendai Nishiguchi, 3-7-25, Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi
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Shiogama Shirahata
Enjoy fresh seafood caught in Shiogama in a standing dining style.
Located directly connected to Sendai Station in the S-PAL Sendai East Building, Shira-hata from Shiogama offers dishes made with high-quality ingredients from the port town of Shiogama, along with local sake from Miyagi. The recommended dish is the assorted nigiri sushi 'Shiogama Shira-hata Tokujou'. Diners can enjoy local ingredients such as carefully selected natural bluefin tuna. The 'Tender Boiled Octopus' made with fresh octopus from Minami Sanriku is also a must-try dish.
The interior, filled with the warmth of wood and a traditional Japanese atmosphere, features a standing dining style with no chairs. It allows for a casual and enjoyable dining experience. The showcase facing the counter displays fresh seafood caught in Shiogama, which is appetizing just to look at. There is also a selection of local sake that pairs well with seasonal fish, making it perfect for when one feels like having a light drink.
Shiogama Shirahata
Open: [Weekdays] 11:00 am - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm) [Weekend] 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from JR Sendai Station. At [Date-no-Komichi] in S-PAL Sendai East Bldg.
Address: Date-no-Komichi, 2F, S-PAL Sendai East Bldg., 1-1-1, Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai city, Miyagi
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from JR Sendai Station. At [Date-no-Komichi] in S-PAL Sendai East Bldg.
Address: Date-no-Komichi, 2F, S-PAL Sendai East Bldg., 1-1-1, Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai city, Miyagi
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