Local food and restaurants in Sendai
Gyutan is a Sendai speciality made from grilled beef tongue, not a generic beef barbecue. Seri nabe is a different option: a hot pot featuring Japanese parsley. It is particularly associated with colder months, so check whether it is on the menu during your visit.
Local dishes to try in Sendai
- Sendai beef tongue
- Seri hot pot
Choosing a meal in Sendai
Sendai gyutan is grilled beef tongue, not an ordinary beef steak. If it is new to you, read the cut and set-meal details before ordering. Seri nabe is a different plan for a group that wants a hot pot, when the seasonal dish is available.
Where to look for restaurants
For a meal before your train, stay close to Sendai Station. If you have the evening free, look around Ichibancho or Kotodai-Koen instead.
- Nearby sights
- Sendai Castle Site · Ichibancho
- Transport nearby
- Sendai Station · Kotodai-Koen Station
Restaurant reservations in Sendai
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Read more about regional dishes and food traditions in these official guides. For a particular restaurant’s menu, prices and booking terms, use its own website or reservation page.