A food that now represents Sendai, the beef tongue has become one of the unmoving favorites. They were not originally eaten in the Japanese culture, and Sendai was the first to introduce it after the war.

Beef tongue was an unfamiliar ingredient in the Japanese cuisine, but letting the skinned and sliced pieces in with salt made it an ideal for Japanese food.

It is about 1cm thick, with a strong but soft texture.

Beef tail soup packed with collagen

Fresh tongue sashimi is also a recommendation

■Rikyu Charcoal Grilled Beef Tongue
Address: 2-2-16 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendaishi, Miyagi
TEL: 022-716-9233
Access: Walk 5 mins from Sendai Station
Hours: 11:30-14:30, 17:00-23:00