Sendai Dining

No review of any part of Japan would be complete without talking about its contributions to the gastronomic scene, and Sendai has definitely done its part, and there are TONS of places to check out local delectables. Beef Tongue Ask any Japanese person anywhere what food Sendai is famous for, and you will definitely get ”gyu tan” as an answer most of the time. The version served in Sendai is tender, thick and aged like a good steak and has the exact same flavors of a rich Delmonico cut. The usual serving is usually served with a side of oxtail soup and mugimeshi, rice cooked with barley. [spacer height=”20px”] Date no Gyu Tan I don’t think Date Masamune himself ate here, but he definitely would if he were around today. The Sendai based group has locations all over Sendai and even a few in Tokyo, but I recommend checking out the main restaurant right on the grounds of Aoba Castle Park. 4-10-11 Chūō, Aoba, Sendai, Miyagi www.dategyu.jp Zunda Mochi You may be used to eating edamame beans lightly covered with salt as a complement to beer, sake, or whiskey at many izakaya taverns around Nippon. However in Sendai, they also…