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Tanya Zenjiro Sendai Ekimae-Honten

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Tanya Zenjiro Sendai Ekimae-Honten

Enjoy beef tongue with artisanal care near the station.

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It is about a 2-minute walk from JR Sendai Station. The main restaurant of "Tanya Zenjiro," a long-established restaurant which, after years of trial and error, has come to the conclusion that the most delicious beef tongue is grilled with salt, offers the traditional Sendai beef tongue grilled by hand.

Only 3 servings can be taken from one piece of beef tongue, using only the best parts for grilling and eating, the beef tongue is made entirely by hand by craftsmen, from cutting, salting, marinating, to maturing, without sparing time and effort. It is an exquisite dish that can only be tasted here. The menu is rich in variety, from the standard beef tongue set meal to a set meal with seafood, noodles and a la carte dishes.

In addition to beef tongue, a wide variety of Miyagi's local sake and an original dish called "Nama-Kamaboko-Yaki" (grilled fresh kamaboko), a specialty of Sendai grilled over a table-top shichirin, are popular. The Japanese-style restaurant, lined with lanterns, has both a counter and tatami room, so it can be used by one person or a large group, and it can also accommodate banquets in the evening.

Highlights

  • It is conveniently located about a 2-minute walk from JR Sendai Station.
  • Beef tongue made by a craftsman who took a lot of time and effort.
  • You can enjoy Miyazaki's local sake and specialty products.
  • There are counter seats, so you can enjoy it even if you are alone.

Photos

  • The standard "Gyutan" set meal includes "roasted" barley rice, tail soup, and pickles.

    The standard "Gyutan" set meal includes "roasted" barley rice, tail soup, and pickles.

  • "Nama-kamaboko-yaki" using Sendai's famous kamaboko (fish cake)

    "Nama-kamaboko-yaki" using Sendai's famous kamaboko (fish cake)

  • The shop is fully glassed and has a Japanese-style atmosphere.

    The shop is fully glassed and has a Japanese-style atmosphere.

  • A variety of counter seats are available for solo customers.

    A variety of counter seats are available for solo customers.

Official FAQs

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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
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No

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Do you serve vegetarian menus?
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No

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Can I take photos of the food, etc.?
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Yes.

Reviews

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  • 一個漸漸喜歡上慢旅的人
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    When visiting Sendai, you absolutely can’t miss its most iconic classic dish: beef tongue. I did plenty of research before the trip, and my first stop was the conveniently located Tanya Zenjiro Sendai Ekimae-Honten. Since it was very close to where I was staying, after taking a number, I could use the extensive network of elevated walkways to browse the nearby department stores while I waited. It was a very convenient way to combine shopping and dining.

    The moment I stepped inside, the aroma of charcoal immediately whetted my appetite. In the semi-open kitchen, the chefs energetically grilled various cuts of meat. I ordered their signature classic thick-cut beef tongue with fragrant, pleasantly chewy Japanese white rice. With just simple salt seasoning, the smoky char and savory sweetness of the meat juices were perfectly sealed in. The springy, juicy texture was unforgettable. To this day, that beef tongue dinner in Sendai still holds the top spot in my heart.

  • Linda Liao
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    How could you visit Sendai and miss out on the ultimate beef tongue experience! If you're passing through JR Sendai Station, I highly recommend visiting the extremely popular Tanya Zenjiro. Its signature thick-cut beef tongue is charcoal-grilled until crisp on the outside and tender and juicy inside, with a savory, salty flavor. Every traditional Sendai beef tongue set comes with fragrant barley rice, refreshing oxtail soup with chopped green onions, and special pickled takana greens and miso chili peppers. The layers of flavor perfectly complement the meat, making this an absolutely exceptional feast!

Details

Name in Japanese
たんや善治郎 仙台駅 駅前本店
Postal Code
980-0021
Address
AK Building 3F, 1-8-38 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi
Telephone
022-723-1877
Closed
January 1
Business Hours
11:00am - 11:00pm（L.O. 10:30pm）
Access
2 minutes walk from JR Sendai Station West Exit
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa