Around Sendai Station, where you can fully enjoy history and nature! 20 recommended izakaya (Japanese pubs)

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Wa to Sake Roseto is a Japanese izakaya about a 3-minute walk from Sendai Station, where you can enjoy dishes from different regions and Japanese sake.

The interior has a Japanese modern style with the warmth of wood, and offers tables for small groups, counter seats, and sofa seating.

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They serve local specialties from Miyagi Prefecture, including Kinka saba (Kinka mackerel), along with ingredients from Miyagi and menu items from various regions.

Many reviews say that everything at Wa to Sake Roseto is good, making this a place where you will want to take your time and enjoy each dish one by one.

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Japanese sake pairs well with washoku (Japanese cuisine), including fresh sashimi, single dishes with rich dashi, and delicate cooking that brings out the best in the ingredients.

They offer Special labels from Tohoku and other regions, and sometimes they even have a rare cup available.

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Located about a 5-minute walk from the East Exit of Sendai Station, Hey! Shuhei is a popular izakaya where you can casually enjoy good food and drinks near the station.

The menu offers a wide variety that never gets old, from standard izakaya dishes to creative plates and local specialties.

The interior has a feel that brings to mind an old Japanese house, and it features counter seats in a Sunken kotatsu seating style, making it easy to visit even on your own.

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The photo shows shime saba (vinegared mackerel) placed on a bamboo stand and seared with a burner.

The live feel of this performance right in front of you and the fresh off the flame flavor of the mackerel are said to be irresistible. The rich, melt-in-your-mouth mackerel is served in a light and refreshing way with grated daikon radish and ponzu sauce.

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One of the restaurant's three signature dishes is a shumai dumpling the size of a fist, known for its meaty texture and satisfying bite.

The menu has a wide range of dishes that make you want to drink Japanese sake, and the selection includes local labels as well as ones from around the country.

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Enzo is a hideaway-style soba izakaya on the basement level of a building, with Private room seating available.

It has Semi-private room seating for small groups, counter seats facing the open kitchen, and table seating with a nice atmosphere.

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You can enjoy dishes and local sake loved in Yamagata and Miyagi. Soba, a traditional Japanese noodle dish, is also known for having developed through the soba cultures of each region.

The soba here is made with buckwheat delivered from contract farmers in Yamagata, and is said to stand out for its aroma, rich taste, and sweetness.

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The “sasa-kama aburi (lightly seared grilled fish cake shaped like a bamboo leaf)” is a dish of Sendai's local specialty sasa-kama, made from ground fish paste shaped like a bamboo leaf and grilled.

The fragrant “sasa-kama aburi,” eaten with wasabi soy sauce, goes well with Japanese sake or shochu.

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Kaki Goya Tobiume Sendai Ekimae Ten is a popular spot where you can enjoy fresh oysters delivered directly from Sanriku (the Sanriku coast). Many say the food pairs well with Japanese sake, and you can also use it as an izakaya.

The inside is full of the lively energy of a port town, making it a great fit when you want to have a fun, lively time with friends.

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You can enjoy oysters from Ishinomaki Ogatsu, delivered fresh every day, prepared in a range of ways including raw, grilled, and fried.

The grilled oysters, cooked over charcoal right at your table, are especially popular. The staff grill them to the best doneness and remove them from the shell for you.

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Along with sours and shochu, you can enjoy Special Japanese sake from Miyagi.

The Japanese sake is served in easy-to-try 90cc glasses, and the mokkiri (a style where a glass is placed inside a masu box and filled generously with Japanese sake) is also recommended.

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Ishinomaki Kozaki Gyoko Hare no Hi Nakakecho Ten is a Japanese-style izakaya located in the Happina Nakakecho Shopping Arcade, the arcade street closest to Sendai Station.

It has Private room available for groups of 4 or more, as well as counter seats where you can watch the cooking at the open kitchen in the center of the restaurant.

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What brightens the table is the "Hare assortment," a lineup of the day's recommendations and seasonal seafood, including fresh fish delivered from the Sendai Oroshiuri Shijo (Sendai Wholesale Market).

To enjoy Miyagi gourmet, they also offer charcoal grilled Sankaku Aburaage (triangular deep-fried tofu), a Sendai specialty, and Hiraki Kinka Saba (split-open Kinka mackerel) from Ishinomaki as well.

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For alcohol, they offer a lineup you can choose from to match each meal, including local Tohoku sake and seasonal Japanese sake, as well as shochu from different regions.

They also have options like their original recipe "Jikasei Surioroshi Lemon Sour," made generously with Domestic lemons.

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Oshika Hanto (Oshika Peninsula) Sendai Ekimae Ten is an izakaya on the 8th floor of a building, just a 1-minute walk from the west exit of JR Sendai Station, with seats that offer great views including the night skyline.

At Oshika Hanto Sendai Ekimae Ten, guests say they can fully enjoy delicious specialties from Miyagi Prefecture, including seafood and Japanese sake.

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Genshiyaki is a traditional Japanese cooking method in which ingredients skewered on sticks are grilled over charcoal. There is a grilling area in the back of the counter, and that live atmosphere is part of the appeal.

Starting with Kinkasaba (Miyagi brand mackerel), the fresh fish is said to lock in all its flavor and taste great.

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For alcohol, they have a lineup of local sake from the Tohoku region, mainly from Miyagi Prefecture.

This popular spot is loved for both drinks and food, whether you snack on Jogi-san no Sankaku Aburage-yaki (triangular deep-fried tofu from Jogi-san), a local specialty around Jogi Nyorai Saifukuji Temple in Sendai, or have Ishinomaki yakisoba (Ishinomaki-style fried noodles), which are steamed twice, To finish after drinks.

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Tohoku no Umaimono to Jizake Mitsumasu Sanzou Sendai Ekimae Honten is a popular izakaya known for its lineup of local Tohoku ingredients, regional specialty dishes, and a wide selection of jizake (local sake).

The restaurant draws many local customers and is used by a wide range of diners. It also has Private rooms where you can enjoy your meal in a relaxed setting.

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They source exceptionally fresh seafood from the Sendai market. You can choose from assortments or A la carte dishes such as miyagi salmon sashimi (Miyagi salmon slices served raw).

For fish dishes, they also serve Kinka aburi shime saba (lightly seared cured mackerel), a Miyagi and Ishinomaki specialty made with their own traditional preparation method.

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The menu is lined with a wide variety of Tohoku snacks and small plates that go great with drinks, such as “Sendai Aoba Gyoza 5 pieces.”

Along with courses that include All you can drink and the restaurant’s signature dishes, the A la carte All you can drink option that includes each drink, such as draft beer and local sake, is also popular.

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Kinichiro Sendai Ekimae Ten, part of the Kinichiro Group with sister restaurants across Miyagi Prefecture, is a popular izakaya known for its outstandingly fresh seafood, including fish from Sanriku (the Sanriku coast).

The seating options include counter seats with a view of the irori (sunken hearth), loft-style Semi-private room seating, and private fully private rooms, so you can choose what fits the occasion.

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You can enjoy izakaya dishes made with local ingredients and specialty items, including seafood from Sanriku.

The highly rated Kinka saba (mackerel from Kinkasan) caught in Minamisanriku appears on the menu as charcoal grilled fish and lightly seared pressed sushi rolls. It is said to be rich with fat, full-bodied but not heavy.

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For dishes that pair well with alcohol, they also recommend fragrant options like wara-yaki (straw-fire grilling), where seafood is boldly grilled over dramatic flames, and their house-made "[Sendai Specialty] charcoal-grilled gyutan (beef tongue)."

For all you can drink, they offer both seasonal courses and an A la carte plan, so you can fully enjoy a wide range of drinks including local sake.

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Goshuinsen Sendai Ten is a popular spot known for its wide selection of Sendai specialties, izakaya dishes, and local sake.

The spacious interior is said to include relaxing seats where you can take off your shoes, as well as easygoing counter seats for solo diners.

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The restaurant is popular for its Sendai specialty Beef Tongue dishes. They offer "Thick-Cut Grilled Beef Tongue," said to be tender and juicy, as well as the less commonly seen "Beef Tongue Tsukune (2 skewers)".

They also serve Beef Tongue stir-fried with Sendai miso, a rice miso, so you can enjoy uniquely arranged Beef Tongue dishes that are special to this restaurant.

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As for drinks, they have many local sake from the Tohoku region, mainly Miyagi, and it is also a good idea to compare different varieties and enjoy them at a relaxed pace.

With a course that includes All you can drink, if you upgrade to the premium plan, you can enjoy a wide range of Japanese sake.

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Just a 1-minute walk from Sendai Station East Exit, Izakaya Goichi is a popular spot with a homey atmosphere where it is easy to relax and enjoy a drink.

Reviews rate the Sendai Japanese sake highly, and together with the house specialties, it sounds like a great way to spend the evening.

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Miyagi Prefecture is home to many Japanese sake breweries. This restaurant carries a good selection of recommended labels from Sendai, and you can enjoy a local Japanese sake tasting set where you choose 3 kinds from the list.

They also offer labels from the Tohoku region that suit the season, making this a handy place for Japanese sake lovers.

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One of Sendai's local specialties is Beef Tongue, a cut that yields only a small amount from each cow.

The "charcoal grilled thick cut Beef Tongue" here is said to be grilled until tender and juicy, with a rich flavor that goes well with alcohol.

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Sakaba Fujiko is an izakaya (Japanese pub) known for serving very fresh fish at reasonable prices. It is popular as a fun place where fish-loving staff and customers can enjoy drinks together in a lively atmosphere.

The interior has a casual, friendly feel. There is also a standing bar area, making it easy to drop by casually.

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In the showcase, a carefully selected lineup of fresh seafood is on display, and people love the fun system that lets them choose their favorite kinds.

Besides sashimi, you can also order it prepared as a seafood Rice bowl or simmered fish.

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The "Meibutsu! Fujiko no Gokai Acqua Pazza (Specialty! Fujiko's Hearty Acqua Pazza)" is popular in reviews for its plump, tasty fish.

If you're in the mood for dishes that go well with a drink, they also offer "beef tendon tofu" along with fish dishes. For drinks, there are value options like the single serving bottle of "Takara Shochu" and the "Riku Highball Mega Size" as well.

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Date Sakaba Kyotaro is a popular izakaya where you can fully enjoy delicious specialties from Miyagi, including fresh seafood, vegetables, and Japanese sake.

The staff are known for their polite and pleasant service, so even first time visitors can feel comfortable here.

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The vegetables are Special selections from the restaurant's directly operated wholesale business at Sendai Chuo Oroshiuri Ichiba (Sendai Central Wholesale Market). Cooked over charcoal in robatayaki (Japanese hearth grilling), they let you enjoy the vegetables' natural good flavor as it is.

There is a wide variety on offer, including seasonal vegetables and mushrooms.

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The “Sanriku sengyo (fresh seafood from Sanriku) staircase assortment” is piled with seasonal catches sent direct from the port and fresh fish, and you can wrap it yourself with vinegared rice and nori (seaweed) to eat it as hand rolls.

This restaurant offers a wide range of dishes including fish and yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), and it also stocks more than a dozen kinds of Miyagi Japanese sake, so you can enjoy pairings that bring out the best in each other.

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Tsutsujigaoka Ichou is a well regarded restaurant where you can take your time enjoying Japanese cuisine and Japanese sake in a calm setting with attentive service.

They offer assorted varieties available for seating, including counter seats, table seats, and Private room options.

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They serve the day's best seafood, including selections from Miyagi Prefecture. For sashimi, they offer A la carte options such as white fish and shellfish, as well as beautifully arranged assortments.

They also offer kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot) made with Special ingredients from carefully chosen production regions, tempura, and more, for a lineup of authentic Japanese dishes that showcases the chefs' skill.

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The restaurant shows real care in its selection, offering fine sake from Miyagi and other regions, with the lineup changed seasonally.

With the balance of the meal in mind, the selection focuses mainly on dry varieties. They also offer natural wine and sours, so you can enjoy your drinks in a way that suits your taste.

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"Goccho-san" is an izakaya (Japanese pub) on the 1st floor of Sendai PARCO2, where you can take care of shopping and dining in one place. It stays open continuously from 11:00 in the afternoon until closing at 23:00, with no break in between, so it is easy to visit while avoiding the busiest hours.

The menu includes All you can drink plans, making it a good spot for a casual izakaya visit.

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The menu is extensive, with both Japanese and Western dishes, and it features many local ingredients and Miyagi specialties.

The “Sendai meibutsu (Sendai specialty) Aoba-yaki gyoza” is made with yukina (a traditional Sendai leafy green) kneaded into the dough, which gives the wrapper its green color.

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They have a carefully selected lineup of local Miyagi Japanese sake, and you can choose either a serving in a masu cup or a tokuri (sake flask).

The tasting set, which lets you pick 3 kinds from the Japanese sake list, is also recommended. You might discover a new favorite Japanese sake.

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Taishu Sakaba BEETLE Sendai is an izakaya known for its mainly ko-no-ji counter (U-shaped counter), making it easy to drop in even when dining alone.

You can enjoy classic taishu sakaba dishes like ham katsu (deep-fried ham cutlet) and motsu nikomi (stewed offal) at reasonable prices. Since it is a popular spot, it is best to make a reservation if you already know your plans.

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The kushiyaki (grilled skewers), popular as snacks to go with drinks, include beef, pork, chicken, and vegetables, so you can enjoy a well-balanced meal.

To go with Japanese sake, they also serve oden (Japanese stew), which is popular for its tasty broth soaked into the ingredients. One unusual oden ingredient they offer is kaiware (radish sprouts).

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For drinks, in addition to local sake from Tohoku and other regions, they also recommend Hoppy, a uniquely Japanese beer flavored soft drink.

With less than 1% alcohol, Hoppy is commonly enjoyed by adults mixed with shochu (Japanese distilled spirit).

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As the name suggests, Niku ka Sakana is an izakaya that serves a chef's Omakase meat or fish set made with fresh ingredients of the day.

Located on the second floor of a building, the interior is said to be a simple, bright, and comfortable space.

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The chef's Omakase meat or fish set includes 3 dishes and 2 drinks, and people like it for the good value.

Everything is high quality, and it's nice that you can enjoy a little of each dish like small bites.

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On the à la carte menu, besides Japanese and Western style dishes, they also offer intriguing items such as Kampo Wagyu and yakuzen-bihada-nabe (medicinal herb Hot Pot for beautiful skin).

For courses, you can choose from plans with All you can drink included, All you can drink only, or food only.

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Sandaimme Shounosuke is located along Route 45 in Kakyoin, and it centers on chicken dishes that go beyond the usual izakaya fare.

Both the exterior and interior are clean and have a refined feel, with a relaxed atmosphere. It is also known for stylishly plated dishes that please the eye as well as the palate.

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Centered on Nambu-dori (brand chicken from Iwate Prefecture), they serve yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and many other dishes prepared with a wide range of cooking methods and seasonings.

The yakitori is said to be delicious, with the chicken cooked just right and the amount and flavor of the salt nicely balanced, showing the owner's careful work.

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Sandai-me Shonosuke uses Arita-yaki (Arita ware) tableware, said to be Japan’s first porcelain, and usuhari (thin glass) glasses, showing great care for both ingredient quality and presentation.

As for drinks, they offer Japanese sake, wine, and assorted varieties available, which seem easy to pair with a range of chicken dishes with different tastes.

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Date no Kura Sendai Higashiguchi Ten has multiple restaurants across Sendai City and is a popular izakaya with locals, offering many dishes unique to Miyagi.

There are counter seats, box seats, and fully private rooms, and many reviews say the atmosphere is nice.

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The oysters sourced from the largest wholesaler at Sendai Ichiba (Sendai Market) are said to stay plump and meaty all year round.

In addition to raw oysters and grilled oysters, they offer a wide range of seasonings, including shio lemon (salted lemon).

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The "Otoro Gyutan no Sumibiyaki (charcoal-grilled fatty beef tongue)" is aged with house-made spices. The smoky aroma from the charcoal brings out even more of the beef tongue's flavor, and it has a great texture.

They also offer a full lineup of dishes that pair well with drinks, including fresh fish from Tohoku and "Kesennuma-san Ika no Shiokara (salted squid from Kesennuma)." Be sure to enjoy them with the local sake selected by the manager.

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Bisutoro Taira specializes in meat, including Sendai gyu (Sendai beef), and you can enjoy it with assorted varieties available alcoholic drinks. Since there is no seafood on the menu, it is also said to be perfect for a night when you want to really enjoy meat.

This hideaway-style izakaya (Japanese pub) is on the third floor of a building tucked away on an easy-to-miss side street, up a steep staircase.

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The owner-chef, who trained in French cuisine and has many years of cooking experience, creates excellent meat dishes with a range of flavors, including Japanese style and at times Korean or Chinese touches.

The ingredients are said to be sourced from a trusted butcher.

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"Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef)," raised in Miyagi Prefecture, is a branded wagyu beef ranked at the highest grade.

Their signature "Ootoro Aburi Sushi Ikkan" lets you directly enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture, rich flavor, and sweetness of A5-grade beef.

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Robata to Oden Koronagirai Sendai Ekimae Ten is an izakaya near Aoba-dori Station and Sendai Station that draws crowds every day for its robatayaki (fireside grilling) and All you can eat oden that comes as the otoshi (table charge appetizer).

This much talked about spot has been rapidly expanding from its first location in Shinjuku, Tokyo to areas including Fukuoka, and many locals were excited to see it finally open in Sendai too!

Oden (Japanese stew of ingredients simmered in dashi broth) is a classic Japanese dish. At this restaurant, the popular starter is the “All you can eat otoshi oden,” which is said to give more than enough Manzoku for the price.

It comes with several kinds of ingredients, including standard items like daikon radish and unusual ones like shumai dumplings, and you can go pick them up from the oden corner whenever you like.

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Like oden, fish dishes also pair well with Japanese sake and come highly recommended.

The colorful "ginsake (coho salmon) with ikura (salmon roe) and grated daikon radish" is said to be excellent, with the popping texture of the ikura, the rich fatty ginsake, and the refreshing touch of grated daikon radish.