The place has an old traditional Japanese house vibe, with a classic irori hearth in the middle. You can grill fish and skewers yourself, and enjoy that nostalgic, old-school feel while you eat.
Everything tasted really fresh—especially the grilled ayu (sweetfish), which was insanely fragrant. The overall atmosphere is warm and unique. Perfect if you want to experience a traditional Japanese way of dining.
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Date-Style Irori Grill Kuranosho Main Branch
Steps from the station! Seasonal Sendai flavors enjoyed around an irori hearth.
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Located a 3-minute walk from Sendai Station in Miyagi Prefecture, “Kuranosho Main Branch” is a long-established izakaya founded in 1987. As a gateway to Sendai, it’s loved not only by locals but also by travelers and business visitors.
The restaurant’s pride and joy is its “irori-yaki,” grilled over a large irori hearth. An irori is also a traditional Japanese heating fixture, a sunken hearth fueled by firewood or charcoal. Over this irori, the chefs slowly and carefully grill fresh locally caught seafood, seasonal vegetables, and Sendai’s famous thick-cut beef tongue, bringing out the ingredients’ natural flavors to the fullest. One standout is “Katsuo no Shio Tataki,” lightly seared bonito from Kesennuma Port over burning rice straw, offering a rustic, rare texture wrapped in fragrant smoke. The fish changes by season, but in winter, items like swordfish are served straw-grilled.
The classic menu items are also handmade, and the seasonal menu is just as appealing. You can enjoy a variety of ingredients year-round: wild mountain vegetables and spring greens in spring, fresh Sanriku seafood in summer, mushrooms and ginkgo nuts in fall, and the winter specialty “Sendai Seri Nabe,” made with crisp seri (Japanese parsley). Don’t miss the local sake from Miyagi and the wider Tohoku region, which pairs perfectly with the food.
Highlights
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Convenient access right across from the Sendai Station building. (Directly connected to the pedestrian deck)
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A long-established izakaya known for its “irori-yaki.”
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Serves local seasonal flavors throughout the year.
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For the full irori experience, counter seats are recommended
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Slowly cooks the ingredients through to bring out their natural flavors
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“Katsuo no Shio Tataki,” irresistibly rustic and rare, wrapped in the aroma of smoke
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In winter, you can enjoy straw-grilled items such as swordfish
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The winter tradition “Sendai Seri Nabe” features chicken and locally grown crisp seri (Japanese parsley)
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A carefully selected lineup of acclaimed sake from Miyagi and the Tohoku region
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have vegetarian-friendly menu options?
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Yes, we have dishes made with vegetables. Some items use dashi, so we are not able to accommodate vegans.
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Is takeout available?
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No.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
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No.
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Can I reserve seats?
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Yes, reservations are accepted by phone or via Google Maps.
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Is there a smoking area?
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Yes, there is a smoking room.
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Is there a seating charge or otoshi?
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We serve otoshi (a small appetizer dish). 450 yen per person.
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Is there a time limit for seating?
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Please limit your seating time to within 2 hours.
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Do you have an all-you-can-drink option?
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The “banquet course” is a package plan that includes a set course meal and all-you-can-drink. We do not offer an all-you-can-drink-only plan.
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Do you have private rooms?
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We have banquet rooms for groups (10 people or more). We do not have private rooms for small groups of 2–6 people.
Reviews
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Some reviews are AI-translated.
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The vibe at the main branch is super nostalgic. Sitting by the irori and grilling fish and meat is such a cool experience. The ingredients are fresh and authentic, and the slow charcoal-grilled aroma is seriously irresistible.
The interior is full of traditional charm—totally worth trying! Highly recommend!
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 伊達のいろり焼 蔵の庄 総本店
- Postal Code
- 980-0021
- Address
- AK Building 4F, 1-8-38 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi
- Phone
- 022-268-2488
- Closed on
- None
- Hours
- 4:00pm–12:00am
- Price Range
- 5,000 yen and up
- Access
- 3-minute walk from JR Tohoku Main Line, Senseki Line “Sendai” Station
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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