Rikyu Matsushima Kaigan Ekimae Branch — Restaurant in Matsushima

On the evening of November 24, 2024, we dined at Rikyu. We ordered the Gyutan set, which included curry, soups, and mochi for dessert. The gyutan was nice, with a light smoky aroma of charcoal. The curry was flavorful. The seasoning was balanced—not overly salty like some other places.

We arrived around 6 PM, and it wasn’t too crowded, allowing us to enjoy the meal in a relaxed atmosphere. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making the dining experience even...

I enjoyed a ‘Spencer’ beer of 5 special beer varieties. Not wanting thick tongue of the many confusing set meals, I opted to try tongue hamburger (with rice and salad) for 900Y - mild nondescript taste with slightly disturbing texture. Milady enjoyed her sashimi of octopus, white fish and salmon. A pleasant place to linger before or after the nearby 50...

Delicious gyutan and ox tail soup, and friendly service (surprised at the level of English!). Some of the other comments had me worried that I'd get charged some weird gaijin price, but it's just the seating fee (and taxes) that you pay if you order alcohol. Want to pay exactly what you see on the menu? Then don't...