Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Miyagi region.

Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Miyagi region.
When visiting the Miyagi region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.

Table of Contents

Beef Tongue
Zunda Mochi
Sendai Ramen
Sasa Kamaboko
Sendai Beef
Kesenuma Horumon
Ishinomaki Yakisoba
Kira Kira Don
Abura-fu (Sendai Fu)
Hokkimeshi

No.1

Beef Tongue

Miyagi's famous beef tongue: thick, tender, and satisfying!

Beef tongue (牛タン, Gyūtan) is one of the must-try local specialties for those visiting Miyagi Prefecture. In the case of Sendai-style beef tongue, the preparation begins with carefully peeling...

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No.2

Zunda Mochi

A traditional, sweet treat with edamame paste

Zunda Mochi (ずんだ餅, Zunda mochi) is a delightful traditional sweet from Miyagi Prefecture. It’s made by boiling young green soybeans (edamame) before they mature into regular soybeans, then grin...

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No.3

Sendai Ramen

A tantalizing kick of spice with Sendai Miso Ramen!

Sendai Ramen (仙台ラーメン) is a style of ramen that has long been a beloved local favorite in the Sendai region. The dish is typically made with the region’s signature miso, resulting in a sligh...

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No.4

Sasa Kamaboko

Sendaian delicacy “Sasa Kamaboko” - expertly crafted and perfectly grilled

Sasa Kamaboko (笹かまぼこ) is a type of grilled fish cake shaped like a bamboo leaf, offering a unique twist on the more common semi-cylindrical steamed fish cakes typically referred to as “kamabok...

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No.5

Sendai Beef

The ultimate indulgence - a premium taste that's simply irresistible!

Sendai Beef (仙台牛, Sendai gyu) is a prestigious brand of Japanese beef, renowned for being the only one in the country that requires a top "Grade 5" rating for its meat quality to earn its name. ...

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No.6

Kesenuma Horumon

Grilled pork offal, a hidden gem from Kesennuma, Miyagi

Kesenuma Horumon (気仙沼ホルモン) is a flavorful grilled pork offal dish, cherished in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. This dish features fresh pork intestines, known as "shiro-motsu" and "aka...

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No.7

Ishinomaki Yakisoba

Addictive brown noodles packed with flavor! "Ishinomaki Yakisoba"

Ishinomaki Yakisoba (石巻焼きそば) is a beloved local dish widely enjoyed in the Ishinomaki area in eastern Miyagi Prefecture. The unique preparation involves steaming fresh noodles twice until ...

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No.8

Kira Kira Don

A changing menu with the seasons! Enjoy South Sanriku’s Kira Kira Don all year round

Kira Kira Don (キラキラ丼) is a luxurious seafood rice bowl featuring an abundance of locally sourced fresh seafood. True to its name, it dazzles with its shimmering presentation and exquisite tast...

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No.9

Abura-fu (Sendai Fu)

Satisfying and hearty, even without meat! Try Abura-fu

Abura-fu (油麩, also known as Sendai Fu) is a unique wheat gluten product deep-fried to create its distinctive texture. It is made by kneading gluten, a type of protein found in wheat flour, into a...

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No.10

Hokkimeshi

A winter delicacy from the seas and lands of Miyagi—The heartwarming taste of "Hokkimeshi"

Hokkigai (ホッキ貝, North Pacific surf clam), officially known as ubugai, is a large bivalve mollusk. With its impressive size and exquisite taste, it has earned the nickname "King of Shellfish." ...

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