Local Guide
8 Recommended Gourmet Souvenirs You Can Buy Around Sendai Station

Sendai is blessed with bounty from the sea and mountains. Locally grown ingredients, as well as gourmet foods that showcase the skills of Sendai's artisans, are all great souvenirs to take home. You may have a hard time choosing just a few items from the array of attractive products lined up in souvenir shops. Here, we introduce recommended gourmet foods packed with Sendai's deliciousness. All of these items can be found in or around Sendai Station. Not only can you give them to those who have helped you, but you should also buy some for yourself.

A new type of monaka sandwiched between Isigny butter, combining Japanese and Western styles

It comes in a stylish box with a coelacanth design. It's sure to make a great gift.
It comes in a stylish box with a coelacanth design. It's sure to make a great gift.

This is a new type of store run by "Kazunori Ikeda Individuel," a famous macaron store in Sendai. The recommended item is the store's signature "Coelacanth Monaka." The "Isigny butter" from France used has a luxurious milky taste and goes perfectly with the moderately sweet bean paste from Tokachi. In addition, Guérande salt adds an accent to the flavor.
The store, with its striking name and design, was born from the idea of "cherishing the taste of good old sweets and being loved throughout the ages," just like the coelacanth, which has remained unchanged since ancient times. The store can also be used as a cafe. You can enjoy a variety of elaborately designed cakes, gelato, parfaits, and other visually gorgeous sweets.

[Product name and price] "Coelacanth Monaka" 6 pieces (simple box) 1,980 yen and up
[Best before date] 10 days at room temperature

Comments Local Guide
This popular shop has people lining up before it even opens. The "Coelacanth Monaka" has a strong salty taste, so it goes well with tea and wine and other alcoholic drinks. The chewy "Coelacanth Dorayaki" is also recommended.
maison coelacanthe
  • 住所Sankyo Building 1F, 2-2-3 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai City MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 6 minutes walk from JR Sendai Station
  • 営業時間11:00-19:00 *10:00- on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
  • 定休日January 1st
  • 駐車場None

A soft and fluffy Sendai specialty as a souvenir for a special someone

It was created with the image of a harvest moon floating in the sky over Miyagino, where bush clover blossoms prolifically.
It was created with the image of a harvest moon floating in the sky over Miyagino, where bush clover blossoms prolifically.

Founded in 1947 (Showa 22), this confectionery shop continues to make Sendai's famous sweets. Widely known throughout the country, "Hagino Tsuki" is a confectionery inspired by castella and cream puffs. It features a soft and fluffy castella dough with a rich and mellow cream filling, giving it a refined taste. You can enjoy a different flavor by heating it in the microwave or chilling it in the refrigerator.
This sweet was created to become a Sendai specialty, and was the first in the country to use an oxygen absorber in sweets, as the founder wanted people to be able to take home delicious sweets from Sendai without worry. This prevents oxidation and allows the sweets to last longer without the use of preservatives. In 1978 (Showa 53), Toa Domestic Airlines (now Japan Airlines) started serving "Hagino Tsuki" with tea on flights between Sendai and Fukuoka. This was one of the reasons why it spread throughout the country.

[Product name and price] "Hagino Tsuki" 6 pieces from 1,500 yen
[Best before date] 10 days at room temperature
[Stores] Hirosedori Omachi main store, Omiyage Dokoro Sendai 1st, 3rd and 7th stores (inside Sendai Station), etc.

Comments Local Guide
Kasho Sanzen also has products that use Sendai's specialty zunda. "Sendai Specialty Zunda Mochi" is a mochi that wraps zunda paste and is sized to be easy to eat. It is individually wrapped and can be carried around at room temperature, so it is also recommended as a souvenir.
Kasho Sanzen Hirosedori Omachi Main Branch
  • 住所2-14-18 Omachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 8 minutes walk from Omachi Nishikoen Station on the Sendai Municipal Subway
  • 営業時間9:00〜19:00
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL022-263-3000
  • 駐車場free

A melt-in-your-mouth daifuku made with carefully selected domestic ingredients

From the left: matcha cream, cream, zunda cream, and roasted green tea cream daifuku.
From the left: matcha cream, cream, zunda cream, and roasted green tea cream daifuku.

Run by Ocha no Igeta, a Japanese tea specialty store founded in 1920 (Taisho 9), this shop offers sweets and desserts based on the concept of "edible tea."
"Kikufuku," a daifuku filled with the tea shop's attention to detail, is the shop's most popular item. Made with Miyakogane glutinous rice from Miyagi Prefecture, the soft mochi is wrapped in moderately sweet bean paste and light, fluffy fresh cream, creating a texture that melts in your mouth. There are four flavors: fresh cream, matcha, zunda, and roasted green tea. You can enjoy the rich aroma of carefully selected ingredients, such as fresh cream from Hokkaido, and matcha and roasted green tea from Uji, Kyoto. It is sold frozen and is best eaten after being left to thaw naturally for about an hour.
Of the more than 30 stores in Miyagi Prefecture, some also have Dining Area attached, offering a menu centered around cha soba noodles and sweets made with matcha.

[Product name and price] "Kikufuku" 4-item assortment (4 pieces) from 570 yen
[Best before date] 180 days when frozen *After thawing, store in the refrigerator (below 5℃) and store within 48 hours
[Stores that sell this product] Ikeda Tea Kikusuian S-Pal store, JR Sendai Station store, Kikusuian Zunda Chaya, etc.

Comments Local Guide
"Kikufuku" is one of the standard souvenirs from Sendai that has become a hot topic after appearing in a scene from a popular boys' manga. The store also has a popular "Sendai Hitokuchi Zunda Mochi", a modern take on zunda mochi.
Kikusuian (Igata Kikusuian Kikufuku Honpo Tea Shop)
  • 住所1-1-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City JR Sendai Station 2nd floorMAP
  • 営業時間08:15〜20:45
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL022-222-2021

A luxurious spicy chili oil packed with the delicious flavor of beef tongue.

"Beef Tongue Sendai Chili Oil" features large cuts of beef tongue with a chewy texture and a rich flavor. Available in 6 varieties, including spicy.
"Beef Tongue Sendai Chili Oil" features large cuts of beef tongue with a chewy texture and a rich flavor. Available in 6 varieties, including spicy.

"Beef Tongue Sendai Chili Oil" is a best-selling product from Jinchu, a company that processes and sells Sendai's specialty beef tongue, and operates Restaurant. The taste of beef tongue varies greatly depending on the part. The base part of the beef tongue used in this product, "sagari", is a part that is difficult to serve in Restaurant because it has a lot of sinew and is tough, but by stewing it slowly until it becomes soft, it is used without waste. The rich flavor of the large chunks of beef tongue and the spicy chili oil made with sesame oil, chili peppers, garlic, etc. are addictive once you try it. It goes great with hot rice, and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, such as with noodle dishes and hot pots. In addition to chili oil, products such as olive spicy oil and rice oil with ginger are also available. It is a great souvenir that allows you to easily take Sendai's beef tongue home with you.

[Product name and price] "Beef tongue Sendai chili oil" 950 yen per piece
[Best before date] Approximately 240 days at room temperature
[Stores] Gyutan Stand Yuriage Main Branch, Omiyage Dokoro Sendai 1 & 2 (inside Sendai Station), etc.

Comments Local Guide
In addition to chili oil products, the shop also sells a luxurious set that allows you to enjoy a whole beef tongue, as well as rare and hard-to-find beef tongue made from veal. You can enjoy delicious beef tongue at home even after returning from Sendai.
Jinchu Beef Tongue Stand Yuriage Main Branch
  • 住所3-9-1 Yuriage Higashi, Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture (Beef Tongue Stand Yuriage Main Branch) MAP
  • アクセスAbout 2 minutes walk from the Yuriage Port Morning Market bus stop on the Yuriage Line Natori-go
  • 営業時間10:30〜19:30
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL022-302-5840
  • 駐車場to exist

Bite-sized kamaboko, perfect as a snack

Both the 5-piece and 8-piece packs are individually wrapped, making them the perfect snack for when you're feeling a bit hungry.
Both the 5-piece and 8-piece packs are individually wrapped, making them the perfect snack for when you're feeling a bit hungry.

Since its establishment in 1935, this kamaboko specialty store has been loved as the one that coined the name "Sasakamaboko." Its popular product, the round, bite-sized "Cheese Ball," is made by wrapping thick cream cheese in plump steamed kamaboko. Along with the "Zao Cheese Ball," which uses rich cream cheese from Zao, it has gained widespread support from people of all ages and genders. In the summer, star-shaped cheese balls are available in honor of Tanabata, and heart-shaped cheese balls are available for Valentine's Day.
In addition to the standard "Abe's Sasa Kamaboko," which allows you to enjoy the delicious flavor and plump texture of fish, you can also enjoy sasa kamaboko made with seasonal ingredients, such as "Manpuku Hotate," made with domestic scallops in the summer, and large, satisfying "Ebi Yaki" in the winter.

[Product name and price] "Cheese ball" 5 pieces from 900 yen
[Best before date] 1 week (must be kept refrigerated)
[Stores] Main store, Omiyage Dokoro Sendai 2, 6, and 8 (inside Sendai Station), etc.

Comments Local Guide
The specialty of this shop, "Abe's Sasa Kamaboko," can be enjoyed as a snack with alcohol with wasabi, or as a topping on a salad. To bring out the fragrant fish, lightly toast it in a frying pan or toaster, or warm it in the microwave just before eating.
Abe Kamaboko Main Store
  • 住所2-3-18 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスAbout 5 minutes walk from JR Sendai Station
  • 営業時間10:00〜18:30
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL022-221-7121
  • 駐車場None

Easily enjoy the taste of the No. 1 Neapolitan in Japan

You can choose between the "Golden Ratio Hamburger" that has been around since the restaurant first opened, or the "100% Sendai Beef Hamburger." Check out the designs of the paper napkins and chopstick wrappers.
You can choose between the "Golden Ratio Hamburger" that has been around since the restaurant first opened, or the "100% Sendai Beef Hamburger." Check out the designs of the paper napkins and chopstick wrappers.

At Sendai Station, you can easily get takeout from HACHI, a famous Western restaurant beloved by locals. The Sendai Beef Hamburger Neapolitan, which features two of the restaurant's specialties, is a must-try dish to remember. The restaurant's signature Neapolitan won the grand prize at the first Kagome Neapolitan Stadium competition (2103) held by Kagome Co., Ltd. The rich, fresh tomato sauce is entangled with chewy thick noodles and topped with a thick, juicy hamburger, making for a highly satisfying dish.
Also noteworthy is the takeout-only "Kopelitan." This product, created as part of a popular TV show project, is a rolled bread with a generous amount of Neapolitan pasta sandwiched inside. It's the perfect way to take Neapolitan home with you.
The Sendai main store is located right next to the south ticket gate of the Shinkansen, so you can easily purchase your drink before boarding the train. Why not take your time reminiscing about your trip while enjoying the taste of HACHI?

[Product name and price] "Sendai beef hamburger Neapolitan" 3,850 yen (tax included)
[Best before date] Today

Comments Local Guide
The Sendai main store has a cute exterior that catches your eye, and the warm atmosphere inside is also wonderful. The illustrations of the menu on each seat are hand-drawn by the current chairman. If you have time, please take your time and enjoy a meal inside the store.
Restaurant HACHI Sendai Main Branch
  • 住所1-1-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture JR Sendai Station 3F In front of the Shinkansen South ticket gateMAP
  • アクセスInside JR Sendai Station
  • 営業時間10:00～21:30（L.O.21:00）
  • 定休日Open daily
  • 駐車場None

A unique sweet kamaboko that is popular among children and women

We recommend eating it with the honey maple syrup that comes with it, or with jam you have at home.
We recommend eating it with the honey maple syrup that comes with it, or with jam you have at home.

This is a long-established kamaboko specialty store founded in 1934 (Showa 9). They sell new kamaboko products that they have created themselves while preserving the traditional taste. The dorayaki-shaped "doraboko" is a sweet kamaboko that was invented by the president at the time for children who don't like fish. The soft pancake-like dough is made with minced fish meat and is sandwiched with whipped cheese cream. It has a subdued fishy flavor and just the right amount of sweetness, making it popular as a healthy dessert. Drizzling the included honey maple syrup brings out the sweetness even more.
If you visit the store, you should also check out the standard product "Sasakamaboko" and the Sendai Station store's best seller "Otofuage Kamaboko Muu." It's great as a souvenir, or as another dish to have on the dinner table, so we recommend buying some kamaboko to take home for yourself, as it's packed with the nutrients of fish.

[Product name and price] "Doraboko" 3 pieces for 648 yen and up
[Best before date] 7 days (must be kept refrigerated)
[Stores] Sendai main store, Omiyage Dokoro Sendai 1 & 2 (inside Sendai Station), etc.

Comments Local Guide
The company also conducts activities such as "Sasakamaboko Hand-baked Experience" and "Arranged Recipe Contest" to make people more familiar with Sasakamaboko, a Sendai specialty. Why not add some delicious kamaboko to your regular meals?
Matsushima Kamaboko Honpo Sendai Main Branch
  • 住所2-19-26 Honmachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 15 minutes walk from JR Sendai Station
  • 営業時間10:00～19:00
  • 定休日Thursday
  • TEL022-263-6088
  • 駐車場No. If you spend more than 2,000 yen, you will receive a "Machikuru Ticket" (common parking service ticket) that can be used at participating Parking in the central Sendai shopping district.

Japanese and Western sweets unique to the port town of Shiogama, carrying on history

From the left: "Mogura Kasabure" and "Eastern Pacific". Both can be purchased individually.
From the left: "Mogura Kasabure" and "Eastern Pacific". Both can be purchased individually.

This Japanese and Western confectionery store has a long history, having been founded in Shiogama City in 1918 (Taisho 7). They stock a wide variety of sweets, focusing on traditional sweets from Miyagi Prefecture and original products.
The most popular item is the "Eastern Pacific" butter cookie, which is handmade one by one by artisans. By soaking it in rum syrup, it has a moist texture and mellow flavor, and is simple yet luxurious. The packaging also features a picture of the galleon on which Hasekura Tsunenaga, a vassal of the Sendai Date clan, set sail for Rome.
Another specialty, "Mo no Kasabure," is a uniquely flavored confectionery made by combining a sable dough made from rice flour produced in Miyagi Prefecture with moshio (seaweed) and gibasa (seaweed) produced in Shiogama, with a monaka wafer. The crispy, pleasant texture and sweet-salty taste are addictive. Why not try this unique flavor of Shiogama, a port town beloved by locals?

[Product name and price] "Eastern Pacific" 140 yen per sheet, "Algae rash" 175 yen per sheet
[Best before date] Both are about 2 months at room temperature
[Stores] Baikado Main Store, Baikado Honmachi Store, Baikado Katsura Store, A-PAL Sendai Tohoku Meguri Irotoiro, Omiyage Dokoro Sendai 4, 6, and 9 (inside Sendai Station), Fujisaki stores, etc.

Comments Local Guide
In addition to sweets unique to Miyagi Prefecture, such as the traditional sweets "Yubeshi" and "Zunda," the store also sells tasteful Japanese sweets that reflect the changing seasons.
Baikado main store
  • 住所4-7-3 Kitahama, Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 3 minutes by car from JR Higashi-Shiogama Station
  • 営業時間9:00-17:30, until 17:00 on Sundays and holidays
  • 定休日January 1st and 2nd
  • TEL022-362-1043
  • 駐車場free

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