Update-date: Dec 02 2024
Did you know that the Tohoku region is actually a "Wagyu battleground" where renowned brand beefs compete fiercely? This time, they have carefully selected specialty restaurants that meat lovers will find irresistible, featuring Yonezawa beef, Yamagata beef, and Sendai beef. Why not stop by and taste them at least once during your Tohoku sightseeing?
Yonezawa [Yonezawa Beef and Mountain Cuisine Kichitei]
Enjoy Yonezawa beef while overlooking one of Japan's top 100 gardens in a historic space.
It is a 6-minute drive from Yonezawa Station. At [米沢牛・山懐料理吉亭], which forms a part of the charming castle town along with Uesugi Shrine, one can enjoy the famous Yonezawa beef and seasonal mountain cuisine. The most popular lunch option, 'Lunch Set: Beef Delights', includes small dishes, cold shabu salad, 100g of Japanese-style steak, and beef shumai, allowing guests to enjoy Yonezawa beef from various angles.
The merchant house of "Tsunokuniya Yoshisada," a silk weaving company that has been in operation since 1860, is used as it is. Guests can enjoy a relaxing time in a Japanese garden-facing private room (additional room charge) or at modern table seats that exude a retro atmosphere.
Yonezawa Gyu Sankai Ryori Yoshi-tei
Open: [Monday, Tuesay, Thursday-Sunday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday, Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: About 50 minutes on National Highway 13 from the Fukushima Iizaka interchange on the Tohoku Expressway. Ten-minutes drive from Yonezawa Sation. Three-minute walk from Uesugi Shrine.
Address: 1-3-46 Montomachi, Yonezawa, Yamagata
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Closed: Wednesday, Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: About 50 minutes on National Highway 13 from the Fukushima Iizaka interchange on the Tohoku Expressway. Ten-minutes drive from Yonezawa Sation. Three-minute walk from Uesugi Shrine.
Address: 1-3-46 Montomachi, Yonezawa, Yamagata
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2. Yamagata [Yakiniku Senka Gyuriki]
Enjoy Yamagata beef yakiniku along with local ingredients.
Located near Aeon Mall Yamagata Minami, the restaurant "Yakiniku Senka Gyuriki" offers Yamagata beef that is meticulously hand-cut by skilled artisans. Its exquisite flavor can be enjoyed through dishes such as the "Yamagata Beef Tokujou Kalbi" with its perfectly balanced marbling, and the fresh "Yamagata Beef Rare Steak Yukke Style." Additionally, the restaurant is committed to using local ingredients, including Yamagata-grown vegetables and the brand rice "Tsuyahime."
The restaurant features a spacious interior, complete with 12 tatami rooms with sunken hearths and 10 table seats. It is also possible to accommodate semi-private rooms with partitions. Additionally, the thoughtful support for special occasions, such as meat cakes and message plates, is one of its appealing aspects.
Yakiniku Senka Gyuriki
Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) *Closed between 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) *No lunch menu on Sunday, National Holidays
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,440 JPY
Access: 15-minute drive from JR Yamagata Station. It is located across from Nitori Yamagata Minami Store, near AEON MALL Yamagata Minami.
Address: 1F, Game Plaza Be-in2, 1352-5, Maeakashi, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,440 JPY
Access: 15-minute drive from JR Yamagata Station. It is located across from Nitori Yamagata Minami Store, near AEON MALL Yamagata Minami.
Address: 1F, Game Plaza Be-in2, 1352-5, Maeakashi, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata
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Sendai [Yakiniku Sansuien Higashiguchi Branch]
Yakiniku restaurant to enjoy Sendai beef and Miyagi Prefecture beef
Located a 7-minute walk from Sendai Station, [三水苑] is a yakiniku restaurant loved by locals for its fresh and delicious meat. The special selection and premium cuts feature Sendai beef, while other menu items include Miyagi Prefecture's herbal Wagyu and Hidakami beef. Notably, the '5-Second Grilled Roast' that is quickly seared, the chef's skillful 'Diamond Cut Harami', and the 'Aged Kalbi' are popular menu items. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of dishes, including soups and gukbap, allowing guests to enjoy not only yakiniku but also various other cuisines.
The restaurant is equipped with private rooms, making it suitable for meals with family and friends. How about enjoying grilled Sendai beef and Miyagi Prefecture beef at [三水苑]? It is a popular restaurant, so reservations are essential when visiting on weekends!
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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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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Iwaki [Yakiniku Izakaya Ikka]
Savor the exquisite melt-in-the-mouth quality of the premium brand wagyu, "Hitachi Beef."
Just a 3-minute walk from Iwaki Station, the restaurant [Yakiniku Izakaya Ikka] offers high-quality Hitachi beef known for its exquisite melt-in-the-mouth texture. In particular, the 'Hitachi Beef Sirloin Yaki Shabu' is a dish that allows diners to savor the true flavor of Wagyu, providing a delicate taste experience. Additionally, the 'Mixed Hormone' made exclusively from domestic beef offal and the 'Extra Thick Salted Tongue' which is about 1cm thick and incredibly satisfying are also highly recommended.
With a roaster that produces little smoke and odor, guests can enjoy yakiniku comfortably. Additionally, it is a pleasant point that the meat is less likely to burn and excess fat can be drained. When visiting Fukushima, why not indulge in Hitachi beef at the restaurant [焼肉居酒屋 粋家]?
Yakiniku Izakaya Suika
Open: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes on foot from Iwaki Station Exit 3 on the JR Joban Line
Address: 3F Ginza 930 Building, 3-36-4 Taira-aza, Iwaki, Fukushima
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes on foot from Iwaki Station Exit 3 on the JR Joban Line
Address: 3F Ginza 930 Building, 3-36-4 Taira-aza, Iwaki, Fukushima
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5. Oshu [Gyusho Ogata]
Directly managed restaurant offering a full experience of Maezawa beef
Located just a 4-minute walk from Maesawa Station, [肉料理おがた] is a restaurant directly operated by a ranch, where visitors can enjoy steaks and grilled meat made from Iwate Prefecture's proud brand beef, "Maesawa Beef." It is popular for offering Maesawa Beef and its own unique brand of small cattle at reasonable prices. By grilling steaks on a unique bowl-shaped ceramic plate, anyone can enjoy juicy and tender meat. Additionally, the 'Maesawa Beef Aburi Nigiri (3 pieces)' is also exquisite, as the rich flavor of the fat clings to the rice.
The restaurant features spacious sofa seating and private sunken kotatsu seating, allowing guests to enjoy their meals in comfort. It is a popular restaurant that requires reservations, often visited by those touring the World Heritage Site "Chuson-ji" before or after their visit. When visiting Iwate Prefecture, why not indulge in the deliciousness of Maesawa beef at [肉料理おがた]? The restaurant features private sunken kotatsu seating, allowing guests to enjoy their meals in comfort. It is a popular restaurant that requires reservations, often visited by those touring the World Heritage Site "Chuson-ji" before or after their visit. When visiting Iwate Prefecture, why not indulge in the deliciousness of Maesawa beef at [肉料理おがた]?
Gyu-sho Ogata
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Holidays, Days Before Holidays] Lunch 11:30-15:00 (last order 14:30) Dinner 17:00-21:00 (last order 20:30)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: From East exit at Maesawa station, walk toward east-southeast and turn left at junction. Head toward northeast and Ogata is on the right.
Address: 1-22 Mukaida Maesawa-ku, Oshu-shi, Iwate
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: From East exit at Maesawa station, walk toward east-southeast and turn left at junction. Head toward northeast and Ogata is on the right.
Address: 1-22 Mukaida Maesawa-ku, Oshu-shi, Iwate
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