The Flavor of Japan’s North: Sendai, Miyagi, and Its Local Delicacies

Grilled beef tongue, served with barley rice and oxtail soup.

Tongue grilled over a charcoal fire by an experienced chef.

Zunda mochi, made from the best-quality edamame. (© Tamazawa)

Zunda smoothies have rich edamame flavor. (© Tamazawa)

Leaf-shaped sasa-kamaboko are modeled after the family crest of the Date lords of the Sendai domain. (© Abe Kamaboko Shop)

Hyōtan-age come garnished with either regular or spicy ketchup. (© Abe Kamaboko Shop)

The street is thronged with shoppers from early in the day. (© Sendai Morning Market Promotional Association)

Shopkeepers attract customers with energetic cries and colorful wares. (© Sendai Morning Market Promotional Association)