When I visit Sendai, I always make it a point to have beef tongue. When you think of beef tongue in Sendai, you probably imagine thick, grilled slices. Of course, that’s amazing, but I also wanted to try tataki! So, I headed to Gyutan Kaku (牛たん料理 閣), which serves both grilled beef tongue and tataki. They don’t accept reservations, so I visited after attending a live event at Xebio Arena Sendai.
Gyutan Kaku opened in 1988, and they have several branches. I visited the Vlandome head shop. I arrived about an hour after opening, and there were already around 10 people waiting. I waited for an hour to be seated. The restaurant has 40 seats, including tatami, counter, and table seating.
I forgot to take a photo of the menu, but you can check it out on their website. Most people order the grilled beef tongue set (4 pieces, ¥2,280). They offer a variety of drinks, and there is no otoshi (table charge) if you order the beef tongue set. However, if you order additional dishes or drinks, they charge an otoshi fee (¥418).
The simmered beef tongue served as otoshi is very tender and delicious.
Since I was dining alone, I decided not to order both grilled beef tongue and tataki. Instead, I went with tataki. The beef tongue was sliced neatly, with a pink center. It was topped with a generous amount of shredded onion and green onions, offering a refreshing taste.
The slices were thick, but surprisingly soft—almost drinkable! They were juicy and packed with flavor. They also offer a half-size portion of tataki (¥2,178), but one dish is more than enough for one person! Note that tataki is only served during dinner hours.
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Name Kaku Vlandome (牛たん料理 閣 ぶらんどーむ本店)
Open Lunch, Dinner
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