The Sanriku-Matsushima area in Tohoku is famous for its abundant seafood, such as wakame seaweed, oysters, and mackerel. In particular, the waters off Kinkasan Island are one of the world's three major fishing grounds, where the Kuroshio (warm current) and Oyashio (cold current) collide. The area around Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintonae offers a wide range of dining options, from restaurants serving abundant seafood to newly opened stylish cafes, making it a great place to enjoy gourmet food. In this column, we will introduce 8 recommended restaurants around Tona Station, Nobiru Station, and the Roopt Higashimatsushima share house base.
'Irodori no Oka' is located about a 3-minute walk from JR Senseki Line Tona Station. Opened in May 2021, this facility is a building with a sense of openness from its large glass windows and the warmth of wood, making it exciting to look at even from the outside.
'Irodori no Oka' is a multi-purpose facility established by a medical corporation, housing a clinic, hot springs, and a hotel. It's a place where you can enjoy various activities, and one of them is dining in the cafe space.
The lunch menu includes lunch plates, hamburgers, and beef tongue stew. There's also coffee and desserts for after your meal, so you'll be satisfied no matter what time you go. Since it's within walking distance from Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintonae, you might find yourselves saying, "What should we eat?" or "Let's just go to Irodori no Oka."
*Please note that reservations are required for dinner!
Location: 2-25-2 Nobirugaoka, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0416
This is 'Cafe Un Gateau,' a cafe within walking distance from Nobiru Station, one stop from Tona Station. It's located in a residential area and is open only on weekends, using a part of the owner's home.
Inside the cafe, art pieces chosen by the art-loving owner are displayed everywhere. There are also watercolors painted by the owner themselves. Spending a relaxing tea time while admiring the wonderful art is exceptional.
The wonderful thing about this cafe is not only its atmosphere and menu but also the owner themselves. They are very friendly, so please feel free to chat with them when you take a break at 'Cafe Un Gateau.'
1-3-1 Nobirugaoka, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0416
Okumatsushima Clubhouse is a luxurious space consisting of two restaurants, a garden, and this cafe space, 'Nobiru no Chaya.' You'll see it as you drive along the Okumatsushima Park Line, a scenic route that continues from Prefectural Road 27.
The highlight of 'Nobiru no Chaya' is its "super-aged pot-baked sweet potato," carefully baked in-house in a special pot. You can enjoy this super-aged pot-baked sweet potato in various forms, such as pot-baked sweet potato, frozen pot-baked sweet potato, and pot-baked sweet potato latte.
You can dine inside the Okumatsushima Clubhouse, or purchase from the counter behind the store for takeout. Feel free to stop by when you're craving something sweet.
Location: 72-6 Nobirukita Yokei, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
This is 'Soba-dokoro Okumatsuan,' a soba restaurant located within the Okumatsushima Clubhouse. When entering the dining area, you can choose between 'Soba-dokoro Okumatsuan' or 'Sumibiyaki Umiaji,' and this time we chose the former.
The interior is a luxurious space, true to the concept of the Okumatsushima Clubhouse, and just looking at the restaurant makes you feel a bit glamorous.
'Soba-dokoro Okumatsuan' offers a menu focused on local ingredients. The "Nori Soba" and "Oyster Fry" we ordered this time were both from Higashimatsushima. The black soba noodles, generously kneaded with Higashimatsushima nori seaweed, are exquisite, so please give them a try.
Location: 18-6 Nobirukita Yokei, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
'Mori no KITCHEN' is a restaurant located within KIBOTCHA, a multi-purpose facility that utilizes a former school building. During lunchtime, the restaurant is bustling with families.
They offer a menu loved by all generations, including set meals, curries, and ramen. There are also seafood dishes that you definitely want to try when you come to Miyagi. At 'Mori no KITCHEN,' a free drink bar comes with your food order, which is great for both kids and adults. Plus, with Wi-Fi available, you might find yourself lingering longer than planned.
It's perfect for lunch or cafe time, and it's open until 9:00 PM, serving alcohol. Enjoying a drink with dinner sounds like a great way to spend the evening.
Location: 80 Nobiru Kameoka, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
As soon as you arrive at 'Kameoka Base,' an outdoor hub in Okumatsushima, you'll see the words "California Shokudo." You can enjoy a stylish lunch at 'California Shokudo No. 2,' a cafe located within Kameoka Base.
They offer cafe-style dishes that match the atmosphere of the restaurant, such as pasta and curry. This time, we ordered pasta. The pasta, made with carefully selected noodles, is delightfully chewy. There's also a wide selection of after-meal drinks, including some mixed in a unique can-sealing method.
'California Shokudo No. 2' also operates as a bar on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. If you're in the mood for a drink, be sure to stop by.
Here's a secret shortcut to the share house. If you walk a little west from Kameoka Base, there's a tunnel (pedestrian walkway) that leads to the Shintonae area, and you can walk back to Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintonae in about 15 minutes. It's great to be able to return after enjoying drinks without needing a designated driver.
Location: 34-3 Nobiru Kameoka, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
The closest restaurant to Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintonae is 'Ramen Kaede'.
Located in a residential area, it has a stylish exterior that doesn't immediately look like a ramen shop.
Inside, teacups are neatly lined up on an entire wall, creating an atmosphere like a coffee shop.
You might wonder, "Is this really a ramen shop?" but you can definitely feel the lively energy unique to a ramen shop, and that gap is part of its charm.
The recommended "Kaede Ramen" is a soy sauce ramen with a seafood broth, and its rich flavor is addictive.
It's a popular local spot with families lining up on weekends.
If you're craving ramen, be sure to visit 'Ramen Kaede' early.
Location: 3-5 Shintonae, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0413
Finally, we introduce 'Enmantei,' a ramen shop near Okumatsushima Sports Park.
It's a ramen shop visited by many celebrities, with numerous autograph boards displayed inside.
'Enmantei' uses plenty of seafood in its ramen.
The "Seaweed Ramen" I ordered this time was, as the name suggests, topped with plenty of nori seaweed and funori seaweed in the soup.
The main attraction is the "Seafood Ramen," topped with a whole hairy crab.
There are many unique ramen dishes here that you can't find anywhere else, so once you visit, you'll surely want to come back again and again.
Location: 42-2 Nobirukita Akasaki, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
This time, we introduced cafes and restaurants in the Shintonae and Nobiru areas.
There are establishments using rich local ingredients, which I'm sure will delight gourmands.
Also, with a wide variety of genres of establishments, you can enjoy dining out and drinks without getting bored.
If you live in the Shintonae or Nobiru areas, you can choose a restaurant to suit your mood.
Please enjoy your Higashimatsushima life with these gourmet spots.
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