The Sanriku-Matsushima area of Tohoku is famous for its abundant seafood, including wakame seaweed, oysters, and mackerel. In particular, the waters off Kinkasan Island are a convergence point where the Kuroshio Current (warm current) and the Oyashio Current (cold current) meet, making it one of the world's three major fishing grounds. The area around Roopt Higashi-Matsushima Shintonae offers a wide variety of restaurants, from those serving rich seafood dishes to newly opened stylish cafes, making it a great place for gourmands. This column introduces 8 restaurants near Tona Station, Nobiru Station, and the Roopt Higashi-Matsushima 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 features 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 complex 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, beef tongue stew, and more. There are also delightful coffees and desserts for after your meal, so you're sure to satisfy your hunger at any time of day. Since it's within walking distance from Roopt Higashi-Matsushima Shintonae, you might find yourselves saying, "What should we eat?" "Maybe Irodori no Oka?"
Please note that reservations are required for dinner!
Location: 2-25-2 Nobirugaoka, Higashi-Matsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0416
This is 'Cafe Angateaux,' a cafe within walking distance from Nobiru Station, one stop from Tona Station. Located in a residential area, it's 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 wonderful art is truly special.
The charm of this cafe isn't just its atmosphere and menu, but also the owner themselves. They are very friendly, so please do have a chat when you stop by 'Cafe Angateaux' for a break.
1-3-1 Nobirugaoka, Higashi-Matsushima 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 extending from Prefectural Road 27.
The highlight of 'Nobiru no Chaya' is their "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, including pot-baked sweet potatoes, frozen pot-baked sweet potatoes, and pot-baked sweet potato lattes.
You can dine inside the Okumatsushima Clubhouse, or purchase from the counter behind the store for takeout. Feel free to drop by when you're craving something sweet.
Location: 72-6 Nobirukita-yokei, Higashi-Matsushima 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 Umi-aji,' and this time we chose the former.
The interior is a luxurious space, true to the concept of the Okumatsushima Clubhouse, and just observing the restaurant's ambiance makes you feel a little grand.
'Soba-dokoro Okumatsuan' offers a menu focused on local ingredients. The "Nori Soba" and "Oyster Fry" we ordered this time were both from Higashi-Matsushima. The black soba noodles, generously kneaded with Higashi-Matsushima nori seaweed, are exquisite, so please give them a try.
Location: 18-6 Nobirukita-yokei, Higashi-Matsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
'Mori no KITCHEN' is a restaurant located within KIBOTCHA, a complex facility that utilizes a former school building. At lunchtime, the restaurant is bustling with families.
They offer a variety of dishes loved by all generations, such as set meals, curries, and ramen. There are also seafood dishes that you shouldn't miss when you visit Miyagi. At 'Mori no KITCHEN,' a free drink bar comes with any food order, which is great for both kids and adults. Plus, with Wi-Fi available, you might find yourself lingering for a long time.
It's perfect for lunch or cafe time, and they also serve alcohol until 9:00 PM. Enjoying a drink with your dinner sounds like a great way to spend the evening.
Location: 80 Nobirukameoka, Higashi-Matsushima 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 like pasta and curry that match the atmosphere of the interior. This time, I ordered pasta. The pasta, made with carefully selected noodles, was delightfully chewy. There's also a wide selection of post-meal drinks, including some mixed using 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 Higashi-Matsushima Shintonae in about 15 minutes. It's great to be able to return after enjoying drinks without needing a designated driver.
Location: 34-3 Nobirukameoka, Higashi-Matsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
The closest restaurant to Roopt Higashi-Matsushima Shintonae is 'Ramen Kaede'.
It's a stylish-looking shop in a residential area that, at first glance, doesn't look like a ramen shop.
Inside, teacups line an entire wall, giving it the atmosphere of 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 contrast is part of its charm.
The recommended "Kaede Ramen" is a soy sauce-based ramen with seafood broth, and its rich flavor is addictive.
It's a popular local spot where families queue on weekends.
If you're craving ramen, be sure to visit 'Ramen Kaede' early.
Location: 3-5 Shintonae, Higashi-Matsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0413
Finally, we introduce 'Enmantei,' a ramen shop near Okumatsushima Sports Park.
It's a ramen shop that many celebrities have visited, with numerous signed papers 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 (gloiopeltis furcata) in the soup.
The main highlight is the "Seafood Ramen," which comes with an entire hairy crab.
There are so many unique ramen dishes here that you'll want to visit again and again once you've tried it.
Location: 42-2 Nobirukita-akasaki, Higashi-Matsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
This time, we introduced cafes and restaurants in the Shintonae and Nobiru areas.
There are also establishments that use rich local ingredients, which I'm sure food lovers will appreciate.
Furthermore, with a wide range of genres of shops available, you'll never get bored of dining out or enjoying drinks.
If you live in the Shintonae or Nobiru areas, you can choose a shop to suit your mood.
Please enjoy your Higashi-Matsushima life with these gourmet spots.
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