I think JR Sendai Station is amazing! It’s a treasure trove of local Sendai delicacies, such as zunda (sweet edamame paste), fresh seafood, and the famous beef tongue. You don’t even need to leave the station to enjoy Sendai’s culinary delights!
For breakfast, I decided to visit Tanya Zenjirou (たんや善治郎). This restaurant has several branches in Sendai, but the one at the station is special because it opens at 10 a.m., perfect for a late breakfast or brunch. You’ll find it on the 3rd floor of JR Sendai Station, outside the ticket gates.
The restaurant has counter seats surrounding the open kitchen and plenty of tables toward the back and sides.
It’s a cozy and bustling space where you can watch the staff grill beef tongue throughout their business hours. Sitting at the counter offers a great view of the action!
The menu offers a variety of beef tongue sets, starting at 2,100 yen. You can also order beef tongue à la carte. A nice touch is that the second helping of rice is free! They even provide English menus, which is convenient for travelers.
They have two draft beer. I chose middle of Kirin Ichiban Shibori. Small dish is served with alcoholic drinks. That day, it was boiled hijiki (simmered seaweed).
I ordered the 4 slices (8 cuts) beef tongue set, which includes rice, beef tail soup, and your choice of grated yam (tororo) or salad. I went with the yam.
The beef tongue was thick, juicy, and tender enough to cut with a tooth. It was absolutely delicious! In hindsight, the standard 3-slice portion might have been sufficient, but I was happy to indulge. The combination of beef tongue and rice is simply unbeatable.
The beef tail soup had a light, refreshing flavor, packed with beefy essence and plenty of meat. It was a wonderful complement to the meal.
The night before, I tried tataki-style beef tongue (lightly grilled with a raw center), which was also fantastic. However, the grilled beef tongue at Tanya Zenjiro is equally splendid. If you’re short on time or want a meal for the Shinkansen ride, they also offer bento boxes!
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Name Tanya Zenjirou Sendai Station Gyutan Dori branch (たんや善治郎 JR仙台駅牛たん通り店)
Open Lunch, Dinner
Reservation Unavailable
Credit card Available
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