Tanyaki Ichiryu — Restaurant in Sendai

I was recommended to go here, by the people at the guest house I am staying at, and I'm so glad I did! the service is quick, the owner's are so friendly and the food is to die for! I recommend sticking with the simple Gyutan(beef tongue) combination. The beef tongue is both soft and chewy and so full of flavor. It also came with a side of pickled cabbage and a little jalepeno (or some other chili) mashed a bit into a paste which added a nice spice to the meal. Very affordable at 1700 yen for the largest combination platter, and you won't find any better Gyotan...

I'm not sure what's in the sauce for the pork but I loved it. Sweet but not too sweet. The tongue was also very delicious. Juicy and good texture. The soup that comes with the set was also perfect. A perfect balance. The chef and his family that work this restaurant are all friendly and I really enjoyed talking with them. Their hospitality makes the meal even...

A hidden gem right near the city center, just about a 5-8 minute walk from the famous Ichibancho pedestrian street. This grilled beef tongue restaurant has been open since 1972, and both the elderly couple still stand behind the counter grilling. The space is small and cozy—it was our family’s wonderful discovery after a long...