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Chinese Restaurant Ryutei
Taste Sendai’s food scene: try the original hiyashi chuka at a renowned Chinese restaurant.
Chinese Restaurant Ryutei in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, is known for traditional Chinese cuisine—and for being the birthplace of hiyashi chuka (chilled Chinese noodles). In 1937, the founder created “ryobanmen” so it would be easy to eat even in hot weather, marking the start of today’s hiyashi chuka. People visit from all over Japan for the flavor, and lines at lunchtime are almost guaranteed at this popular spot.
Their signature hiyashi chuka is made with plenty of vegetables with nutrition in mind. After much trial and error, it became a standout dish, with a homemade sauce using orange and lemon. You can choose either a soy sauce-based sauce or a sesame sauce. The toppings are served on a separate plate from the noodles—jellyfish, steamed chicken, ham, cucumber, chashu pork, and egg are arranged beautifully for a colorful presentation. Enjoy the toppings like appetizers, or pair them with the pleasantly chewy noodles—either way, you can savor it in your preferred style.
With the seasons, they tweak the noodles, toppings, and homemade sauce to always serve the best possible plate. Don’t miss the original taste of hiyashi chuka.
Highlights
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The birthplace of hiyashi chuka (chilled Chinese noodles) in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
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Popular nationwide and gets crowded at lunchtime.
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The signature hiyashi chuka comes with two sauce options: soy sauce-based or sesame.
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In addition to hiyashi chuka, there are authentic Chinese dishes on the menu.
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A long-established authentic Chinese restaurant with over 80 years of history
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The interior has a glamorous vibe with red as the main color
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Ryobanmen (the original hiyashi chuka)
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We also recommend sharing the hearty “braised pork belly fried rice”
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You can also enjoy authentic dim sum
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“Mapo yakisoba,” topped with mapo tofu, is popular as a new Sendai foodie favorite
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have vegetarian-friendly menu items?
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No.
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Is takeout available?
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Yes.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
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Yes.
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Can I reserve a table?
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Reservations are available for course meals only.
For parties of 8 or more, course meals only (private booking available from 10 people).
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Are there Smoking Facilities?
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No.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 中国料理 龍亭
- Postal Code
- 980-0012
- Address
- 1-2-10 Nishikimachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi
- Phone
- 022-221-6377
- Closed on
- Wednesdays
- Hours
- Weekdays 11:30am–3:00pm (L.O. 2:30pm) / Sat, Sun & holidays 11:30am–3:00pm (L.O. 2:30pm), 5:30pm–9:00pm (L.O. 8:30pm) ※Weekday dinner service is available by reservation only.
- Price Range
- From 1,000 yen
- Access
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(1) Approx. 15 minutes on foot from “Sendai” Station (JR Tohoku Main Line, Senseki Line)
(2) Approx. 8 minutes on foot from “Kotodai-Koen” Station (Subway Namboku Line) - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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