Japan Guide
Northern Honshū
Eating
1 Cooper's 1F, 2-1-3 Kokubun-chō. Although not quite the "Gastro-pub with Modern British Foods" they claim to be, this classy little restaurant has a big menu of pastas, pizzas, steaks and various snack foods. The emphasis is really on the beer selection; and they even have Guinness-flavoured ice cream. Opening time: Mon– Sat 5–11pm, Sun 5–9pm
2 Heiroku-zushi 1-1-1 Chūō-dōri, 2-2-26 Chūō-dōri & 4-5-25 Ichiban-chō Three spick-and-span outlets of this sushi chain in the shopping arcades, with a takeaway service or conveyor-belt counter. Price: ¥100–330
3 Kaki Toku 2F, 4-9-1 Ichiban-chō. Elegant oyster and seafood restaurant with a choice of tables or tatami seating. Set menus cost ¥5250–6720, though there are plenty of cheaper options, including rice and tempura dishes from ¥1000. Opening time: Closed Mon
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Kazu B1, 2-11-11 Chūō Small, friendly okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes) joint that's worth seeking out in the backstreets north of Chūō-dōri. They cook the pancake for you from a choice of ingredients and regional styles. Opening time: Closed Sun
5 Saboten B1, S-Pal building This well-rated, café-style tonkatsu restaurant is surprisingly good value, with individual dishes from ¥1200 and various set meals.
6 Santake 4-9-24 Ichiban-chō. Casual soba shop opposite Mitsukoshi department store on the Ichiban-chō arcade. Individual dishes from ¥750, or ¥1000 plus for a set meal. Opening time: Tues– Sun 11am–8pm
7 Tasuke 2-11-11, Kokubun-chō. One of Sendai's best-known gyū-tan restaurants, where you can eat tongue in all its forms. If it's full, try the cheaper outlets in the alleys opposite. Opening time: Wed– Mon 11.30am–9.30pm
8 Zamu-Samu 2F, 17-19 Nittsu-chō In an ideal location for guests at Bansuitei-ikoisō, this tasty Indian buffet brings in the crowds at lunch time (11.30am–3pm); the evening menu is more refined, with a wide range of curries and vegetarian/non-vegetarian thalis starting at ¥2100.