Best Sendai Beef & Wagyu Restaurants: Top Yakiniku and Steak in Sendai Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-Date: Feb 9, 2025

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Best Sendai Beef & Wagyu Restaurants: Top Yakiniku and Steak in Sendai

When visiting Sendai for tourism, it is recommended to try not only the local specialty, gyutan (beef tongue), but also yakiniku made with Sendai beef and Miyagi beef. There are a variety of unique yakiniku restaurants ranging from casual to high-end. Enjoy delicious yakiniku to make your stay in Sendai even more fulfilling.

1. Teppan Matsuzakaya

Teppan Matsuzakaya offers a refined dining experience centered on high-quality A5-grade beef. Guests can enjoy comparing the rich flavors of premium Matsusaka Beef and Sendai Beef through curated courses, with options for all-you-can-drink service. The calm and welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal choice for meaningful meals with loved ones or group banquets. For those celebrating birthdays or anniversaries, the restaurant provides complimentary message plates to enhance the occasion. Experience wholehearted hospitality and exceptional Japanese beef in a setting designed for special moments and lasting memories.

Teppan Matsuzakaya

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) L.O. for courses is 9:30 pm, for a-la-carte dishes is 10:00 pm
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 900 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Hirosedori Station. Go towards the direction of SENDAI FORUS, turn left at the second street, then on the left side
Address: 3F, Luna Park Ichibancho Bldg., 1-6-1 Kokubun-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai city, Miyagi Map
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2. USHIFUJI

Tucked away without a sign, USHIFUJI is a discreet hideaway where expert chefs craft custom cuts of Japanese beef. The signature Premium Yukhoe highlights Tajima beef’s natural savoriness, enhanced by a rich Taketori Farm egg yolk. Another favorite is the Yakisuki, featuring lightly seared meat paired with a special sauce. The sophisticated black and gray interior offers semi-private rooms and smokeless roasters for a quiet, comfortable dining experience. Look for the small lantern at the entrance to discover this refined destination for exceptional yakiniku.

USHIFUJI

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Food L.O. 10:00 pm / Drink L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Exit 5 of Hirose-dori Station. 8-minute walk from Exit 3 of Kotodai-Koen Station. Located next to the Nighter Building
Address: 1F, Nanjo Bldg., 2-9-10, Kokubuncho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi Map

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3. Yakiniku Sansuien East Entrance

2. [Wagyu Yakiniku Sansuien Kokubuncho Main Store]

Yakiniku Sansuien is a long-established restaurant that has several locations in Miyagi Prefecture. Among them, Yakiniku Sansuien is a popular restaurant that attracts crowds daily due to its location just a 7-minute walk from Sendai Station and its fresh, delicious meat. The interior offers a spacious environment where guests can relax and enjoy their yakiniku at a leisurely pace.

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Focusing on the exquisite balance of marbling and lean meat in Sendai beef, this restaurant offers carefully selected wagyu from Miyagi Prefecture, such as "Hidakami beef" and "Kampo wagyu," as well as from across the country. The secret sauce, which has been passed down for over 50 years, is also exceptional. In addition to a rich variety of grilled meat options like "Diamond Cut Harami" and "Sendai Beef 5-Second Grilled Roast," the restaurant also emphasizes noodle dishes such as "Cold Noodles."

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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4. Yakiniku SENKURA

A privately-owned yakiniku restaurant located on the third floor of a building in Kokubuncho, just a 5-minute walk from Hirose-dori Station. The interior is filled with the owner's attention to detail, creating a calm atmosphere with classical music playing in the background. The normally hanging exhaust ducts are stored under the floor, resulting in a sophisticated space. Additionally, the well-equipped powder room is also well-received.

The meat is hand-cut in the kitchen after an order is received. All sauces and kimchi, as well as seasonings like gochujang and dressings, are homemade. The drink menu features over 100 varieties, and the smooth draft beer served from a "cooling server," which is used by less than 1% of restaurants, is a must-try.

Yakiniku SENKURA

Open: [Weekday,Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (last order 11:30 pm)
Closed: Open for consecutive holidays, closed on the last day of consecutive holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
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5. Sumibi Yakiniku Isami Tachimachi Main Branch

5. [Charcoal Grilled Meat Yu Tachimachihonten]

This yakiniku restaurant, opened by a chef who trained at the popular restaurant [Sumibi Yakiniu GURA] in Shiogama, is an 8-minute walk from Hirose-dori Station. The interior of the house is homey and spacious, featuring table seats for small groups on the first floor and a counter seat available for one group per day. The second floor has tatami seating and can be reserved for private use.

The daily procurement involves the owner personally selecting the meat brought in by the butcher, sourcing only carefully chosen cuts. They have a particular focus on A5-ranked Sendai beef and black-haired wagyu. The popular No.1 dish, 'Isami's Thick Beef Tongue,' is a remarkable item that is thick yet tender, allowing the flavor of the tongue to be fully appreciated. Plans with all-you-can-drink options are also popular.