Gyutan Ryori Kaku - Sendai Station East Exit, Hatsukoi-dori Branch

Founded in 1988, Gyutan Ryori Kaku is a long-established restaurant that has helped shape Sendai’s gyutan (beef tongue) culture. Carrying on that legacy, Gyutan Ryori Kaku Sendai Station East Exit, Hatsukoi-dori Branch is conveniently located just steps from Sendai Station and is a popular choice among visitors.

Kaku’s gyutan is made using carefully selected premium cuts such as tan-naka and tan-moto, prized sections of the tongue. The meat is sliced using a special technique to achieve a tender yet pleasantly crisp bite, then seasoned with the restaurant’s signature natural salt blend of seasonings and aromatics. Skilled chefs grill the beef tongue over binchotan charcoal, bringing out a smoky aroma and juicy flavor that releases rich umami with every bite.

The classic Gyutan Yaki Set Meal is the perfect way to experience Kaku’s signature flavors. Another standout is gyutan tataki, a lightly seared beef tongue dish first introduced in Sendai by Gyutan Ryori Kaku, prized for highlighting the freshness and quality of the ingredients.

In addition, the menu features other Sendai specialties such as Sendai beef steak and sasakamaboko fish cakes, allowing diners to fully savor the region’s culinary culture in one meal.