SENDAI / A TASTE OF YOUR TRIP

What should you eat in Sendai?

Sendai food guide: explore Gyutan (grilled beef tongue), Zunda mochi and plan dining stops around your visit.

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Originating in Sendai, beef tongue is tenderized, marinated and grilled.

Where to look

Gyutan specialists near Sendai Station and in the city center.

Mochi topped with zunda, a paste of boiled, mashed edamame with sugar and salt.

Where to look

Check confectionery and cafe menus in central Sendai.

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