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Date no Gyutan Honpo Aobajo Branch
A restaurant where you can enjoy the signature trademark dish, “Shintan.”
A specialty restaurant where you can enjoy Sendai’s local favorite, “gyutan” (beef tongue). Founded in 1991, “Date no Gyutan Honpo” operates seven restaurants in Miyagi Prefecture. The Aobajo branch is close to the former Honmaru (main keep) site of Sendai Castle and Miyagi-ken Gokoku Shrine, making it a convenient place to stop for a meal while sightseeing.
Their beef tongue is slowly grilled by skilled craftsmen, delivering the kind of finish you can only get at a specialist. Enjoy gyutan with a savory, beautifully grilled flavor that’s hard to recreate at home. The top recommendation is their signature dish, “Shintan.” A registered trademark of Date no Gyutan Honpo, “Shintan” refers to the tender portion around 10–15 cm from the base of the tongue, known for its clean bite and rich natural flavor.
The “Extra-Thick Shintan Set Meal,” with just the right level of salt and juicy, umami-rich flavor, can be chosen from 2 slices (4 pieces) to 4 slices (8 pieces). A wide variety of set meals is also available, including the “Gyutan Set Meal” and “Gyutan Stew Set Meal.”
Set meals are served throughout the day, so it’s a spot you’ll want to stop by when visiting Sendai Castle.
Highlights
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A specialty restaurant where you can enjoy “gyutan” (beef tongue).
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The Aobajo branch is inside Sendai Castle, making it easy to stop by during sightseeing.
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Serves beef tongue slowly grilled by skilled craftsmen.
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Recommended: “Shintan,” the signature registered trademark dish.
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Set meals are available throughout the day.
Photos
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So dedicated to bringing out the best in gyutan that they even developed their own original miso
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The proud and popular “Extra-Thick Shintan Set Meal,” featuring thick-cut “Shintan”
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The “Gyutan Set Meal,” sure to keep you eating with its fragrant charcoal-grilled aroma in both salt and miso flavors
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The “Gyutan Stew Set Meal,” simmered until tender in a rich demi-glace sauce
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The Aobajo branch mainly has counter seating, with only one table seat available
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is takeout available?
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Yes. We offer the Extra-Thick Shintan Bento and the Gyutan Bento.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
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No.
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Can I reserve seats?
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Reservations are not available.
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Is there a smoking area?
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All seats are non-smoking.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 伊達の牛たん本舗 青葉城店
- Postal Code
- 980-0862
- Address
- Sendai Castle Ruins, Aobajo, Tenshudai, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
- Phone
- 022-223-4715
- Closed on
- Open year-round
- Hours
- 11:00am–4:00pm (Last food order at 3:00pm)
- Price Range
- 2,500 yen
- Access
- Approx. 14 minutes by car from JR Sendai Station
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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