The Sanriku-Matsushima area of Tohoku is famous for its abundant seafood, including wakame seaweed, oysters, and mackerel. The waters off Kinkasan, in particular, are a convergence point where the Kuroshio (warm current) and Oyashio (cold current) meet, making it one of the world's three major fishing grounds. The area around Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintome offers a wide range of dining options, from restaurants serving rich seafood to newly opened stylish cafes, making it a great place for food lovers. In this column, we will introduce 8 recommended restaurants around Tome Station, Nobiru Station, and the Roopt Higashimatsushima share house base.
'Irodori no Oka' is located about a 3-minute walk from Tome Station on the JR Senseki Line. This facility, which opened in May 2021, is a building that offers a sense of openness with 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 ways of spending your time, and one of them is enjoying food and drinks 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 Shintome, you might find yourselves saying, "What should we eat?" "Maybe Irodori no Oka?"
*Please note that reservations are required for dinner hours!
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 Tome Station. It's located in a corner of a residential area and is open only on weekends, using a part of the owner's home.
Inside the cafe, art pieces selected by the art-loving owner are displayed everywhere. There are also watercolors painted by the owner themselves. Spending a leisurely tea time while admiring wonderful art is exceptional.
What's wonderful about this cafe isn't just the atmosphere and menu, but also the owner themselves. They are very friendly, so please try to chat with them when you stop by 'Cafe un Gateau' for a break.
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 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, such as pot-baked sweet potato, frozen pot-baked sweet potato, and pot-baked sweet potato latte.
You can eat inside the Okumatsushima Clubhouse, or purchase from the counter behind the shop 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 Umi.' 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 little opulent.
'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 complex facility that utilizes a former school building. At lunchtime, the restaurant is bustling with families.
They offer a menu loved by all generations, including set meals, curry, and ramen. There are also seafood dishes that you shouldn't miss when you come to Miyagi. At 'Mori no KITCHEN,' a drink bar is included for free when you order food, which is great for both kids and adults. Plus, with Wi-Fi available, you might end up staying longer than planned.
It's great for lunch or cafe time, and it's open until 9:00 PM, serving alcohol. Enjoying a drink with dinner is also a nice way to spend the evening.
Location: 80 Nobirukameoka, 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, such as pasta and curry. This time, I ordered pasta. The pasta, made with carefully selected noodles, is 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 path) that leads to the Shintome area, and you can walk back to Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintome in about 15 minutes. It's nice to be able to go home after enjoying drinks without needing a designated driver.
Location: 34-3 Nobirukameoka, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
The closest restaurant to Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintome is 'Ramen Kaede'.
It's a stylish-looking shop in a residential area that doesn't immediately look like a ramen shop.
Inside, teacups line an entire wall, creating an atmosphere more 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 contrast 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 where families line up on weekends.
If you're craving ramen, be sure to visit 'Ramen Kaede' early.
Location: 3-5 Shintome, Higashimatsushima 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 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 and funori (a type of seaweed) filling the soup.
The main highlight is the "Seafood Ramen," which comes with a whole horsehair 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, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
This time, we introduced cafes and restaurants in the Shintome and Nobiru areas.
There are also establishments using rich local ingredients, which I'm sure food lovers will appreciate.
Also, with a wide variety of genres of shops, you can enjoy dining out and drinks without getting bored.
If you live in the Shintome or Nobiru areas, you can choose a shop to suit your mood.
Please enjoy your Higashimatsushima life along with these gourmet spots.
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