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 tidal current 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 restaurants, from those serving abundant seafood to newly opened stylish cafes, making it a great place to enjoy gourmet food. In this column, we will introduce 8 restaurants around Tome Station, Nobiru Station, and the Roopt Higashimatsushima share house base.
Irodori no Oka is located about a 3-minute walk from JR Senseki Line Tome Station. Opened in May 2021, this facility features a building with a sense of openness from large glass windows and the warmth of wood, making it exciting to see 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 are also delightful coffees and desserts for after your meal, so you're sure to leave satisfied no matter when you visit. Since it's within walking distance from Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintome, you might find yourselves saying, "What should we have for dinner?" "Maybe 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 Angateaux, a cafe within walking distance from Nobiru Station, one stop from Tome 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 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, 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 extending from Prefectural Road 27.
Nobiru no Chaya's top recommendation is their "Super Aged Pot-Roasted Sweet Potato," carefully roasted in-house in a special pot. You can enjoy this super aged pot-roasted sweet potato in various forms, including pot-roasted sweet potato, frozen pot-roasted sweet potato, and pot-roasted 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 Umi; this time, we chose the former.
The interior is a luxurious space, true to the concept of the Okumatsushima Clubhouse, and just gazing 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 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 your meal order, which is great for both kids and adults. Plus, with Wi-Fi available, you might find yourself staying 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 your 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 like pasta and curry that match the atmosphere of the restaurant. 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 Shintome area, and you can walk back to Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintome in about 15 minutes. It's great to be able to return without needing a designated driver after enjoying some drinks.
Location: 34-3 Nobiru Kameoka, 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, 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 ramen with a seafood broth, and its rich flavor is addictive.
It's a popular local spot where families queue 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 signed papers displayed inside.
Enmantei uses plenty of seafood in its ramen.
The "Seaweed Ramen" I ordered this time literally had nori seaweed and funori seaweed generously topped in the soup.
The main highlight is the "Seafood Ramen," topped with a whole hairy crab.
There are many unique ramen dishes here that you can't taste 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 Shintome and Nobiru areas.
There are also establishments using rich local ingredients, which I'm sure will delight gourmands.
Furthermore, with a wide variety of genres of establishments, you can enjoy dining out and drinks without getting bored.
If you live in the Shintome 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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