Omurice in Sendai! 6 popular spots by station that will fill you up

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Founded in 1979 in Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, Hachi is a restaurant. MAGO HACHI KITCHEN is its sister restaurant, located on the first floor of Henn na Hotel Sendai inside the Ichiban Arcade, one of Sendai City's best known large covered shopping arcades.

The bright interior uses yellow as its main color. It opens from the morning, and you can also stop by for Breakfast.

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Omurice wraps ketchup-flavored fried rice in a thin egg crepe. You can choose either tomato sauce or demi-glace sauce.

The rice inside also has meat and green peas, making it quite filling. People also say the softly cooked egg with its melt-in-your-mouth texture is delicious.

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Their signature dish is the "Napolitan" pasta with tomato sauce, which won 1st place at an event featuring restaurants specializing in "Napolitan" pasta.

The tomato sauce, made from the recipe used since the restaurant first opened, is what sets it apart. You can also add Hamburger Steak as a topping to both the Napolitan and the Omurice.

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Liaison is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) located in Sun Mall Ichibancho, a shopping street with a covered arcade. Tucked away on the second floor of a building, it has the feel of a hidden retreat.

The inside has a triangular floor plan and a retro atmosphere. It opens from daytime, and many people seem to visit for lunch.

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A popular menu item is the Omurice. Another nice point is that you can enjoy it at a good value as a set with potato salad, soup, and a drink.

It features pilaf with shrimp wrapped in egg. The sauce is demi-glace, and it is said to have a slightly bittersweet taste.

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They also serve Naporitan (Japanese ketchup based pasta) with its classic tomato sauce flavor, as well as Pancake, which is like a thinly cooked pancake.

Cold drinks such as iced coffee are also popular for being served in cute round glasses.

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Dining Cafe Koimari is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) located in Aoba Ward, northwest of central Sendai, in front of Tohoku University Hospital along Nishi Koen Dori.

The interior has a retro feel that seems unchanged since around the 1970s. They also serve Breakfast, but Omurice is available only from lunchtime.

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The signature Omurice is served in a style with a neatly made omelet placed on top of chicken rice that is well seasoned with tomato sauce.

The omelet is light and fluffy, with a soft and creamy almost runny center. The balance between the richly seasoned rice and the flavor of the omelet is said to be very good.

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They also offer set meals that pair Omurice with Homemade Hamburger Steak or spaghetti. The portions are generous, and people say you can enjoy them at a reasonable price.

It seems the long standing service of including miso soup with food items like Omurice has not changed either.

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“Omurice, pancakes, and set meals. ALOHA MELT TERRACE Aeon Mall Sendai Uesugi Ten” is a dining restaurant that combines Hawaiian and Italian cuisine.

The interior is designed with a Hawaiian resort image in mind. With many box seats, it is said to be easy for families with children and groups to use casually.

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A popular choice is the Omurice with demi-glace cheese sauce and Hamburger Steak. Made with 3 eggs, the large omelet is cooked to a soft set center and really whets the appetite.

Another crowd-pleaser is the bit of tableside entertainment, where the staff cuts into the omelet right in front of you and it dramatically opens up.

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Not only does it stand out for how it looks, but the rich demi-glace sauce and cheese sauce are also an excellent combination.

They also serve fuwatoro Omurice, with rice covered in soft, runny egg. This one is said to have a mild and gentle flavor.

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Orange Tree is a restaurant located along Minamimachi-dori, which runs from the west exit of Sendai Station toward Nishi Koen (West Park). It is on the second floor of a building.

The interior was designed with the image of a backstreet in Europe. The decor is put together with warm touches, and there are Semi-private rooms and bench seating.

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The ingredients on the food menu mainly come from Miyagi Prefecture. The vegetables, fish, and other items are said to be fresh and locally sourced.

Both the eggs and the rice used for the signature Omurice come from Shiroishi in Miyagi Prefecture. The eggs come from chickens raised in a natural environment, and are known for their rich flavor.

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This Omurice features chicken rice covered with softly set egg. It is served with plenty of demi-glace sauce and more.

There is also a wide range of variations, including "Omurice with Chicken and Vegetables Simmered in Tomato Sauce" and "Cream Omurice with Bacon and Mushrooms."

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Hidamari Shokudo is a diner located off Hirose-dori, which runs east-west through the downtown area from the west exit of Sendai Station, on Higashi-Yonbancho-dori.

It is on the first basement floor of the building. The interior has warm decor and a bright atmosphere. It is said to be an easy place to visit even on your own.

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There is a wide range of Omurice variations. In addition to the sauce, you can also choose the rice style: ketchup flavored, risotto style, or garlic butter flavored.

There are two styles: the "mukashinagara-fu kei (classic style)," where the rice is wrapped in a thin omelet, and the "fuwatoro-fu kei (soft and runny style)," topped with soft half cooked egg.

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They offer a good range of sauces too, including the classic ketchup sauce, demi-glace sauce, and a light Japanese-style sauce.

A popular lunch-only menu item is the "Tan Stew-style Omurice," made with Beef Tongue simmered until tender. The chunky pieces of tongue are said to be tasty too.