Sagami Japanese Noodles is introducing a special limited-time fair called “Thick-Cut Beef Tongue and Sendai Flavor Tour,” starting July 8, 2026. This event celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Sendai with a focus on premium thick-cut beef tongue dishes and regional specialties.
About Sagami Japanese Noodles and the Fair
Travelers and food lovers visiting Japan can enjoy authentic Sendai flavors at Sagami’s 164 locations nationwide. This fair offers a unique chance to savor carefully grilled thick-cut beef tongue served on hot ceramic plates, allowing diners to cook to their preferred doneness. Alongside the beef tongue, the menu features Sendai’s famous delicacies such as harako rice and sasakama fish cakes, highlighting the region’s rich food culture.
Sagami Japanese Noodles, operated by Sagami Restaurants Co., Ltd., is known for its dedication to freshness and quality. The chain emphasizes freshly milled buckwheat flour, freshly made noodles, and freshly cooked dishes at all its outlets. The “Thick-Cut Beef Tongue and Sendai Flavor Tour” fair showcases premium ingredients, including UK and Irish beef tongue, prepared with care to bring out their rich aroma and deep flavor. The fair also features authentic Sendai dishes, highlighting the region’s culinary heritage.
Highlights
- Thick-cut beef tongue grilled at your table on a hot ceramic plate for a fresh and flavorful experience.
- Sendai specialties like harako rice with salmon and ikura, and sasakama fish cakes made from premium local fish.
- Variety of set meals and noodle dishes incorporating Sendai miso and local ingredients.
- Prices range from ¥690 for sasakama fish cakes to ¥2,520 for the largest beef tongue set.
- Available at 164 Sagami Japanese Noodles locations across Japan starting July 8, 2026.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Thick-Cut Beef Tongue and Sendai Flavor Tour Fair |
| Menu / items | Beef Tongue Set Meal (7 pieces) ¥2,300; Beef Tongue Set Meal (5 pieces) ¥2,080; Beef Tongue Set Meal (9 pieces) ¥2,520; Negi Salt Beef Tongue with Meat and Noodles, Sasakama Fish Cake “Kichiji” included ¥2,390; Cool Silk Udon and Beef Tongue ¥2,030; Harako Rice and Noodles ¥2,410; Grilled Miso Dipping Soba with Whitebait and Ikura Mini Rice Bowl Set ¥1,820; Sanriku Wakame Aromatic Soba with Tempura Mini Rice Bowl Set ¥1,860; Sasakama Fish Cake “Kichiji” (2 pieces) ¥690 |
| Location | Sagami Japanese Noodles, 164 stores across Japan |
| Address | 2-118 Yatsurugi, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya |
| Period | July 8, 2026 (Wed) – Not specified |
| Release date | July 8, 2026 |
| Price | ¥690 – ¥2,520 (tax included) |
The highlight of the fair is the thick-cut beef tongue set meals, with options ranging from five to nine slices, priced between ¥2,080 and ¥2,520. The beef tongue is served sizzling on a hot ceramic plate, allowing diners to enjoy its rich, smoky flavor freshly grilled to their liking. The accompanying miso soup uses Sendai miso, offering a balanced and refreshing taste.
Other standout dishes include the Negi Salt Beef Tongue with Meat and Noodles set, featuring finely sliced green onions and a special sesame oil sauce, priced at ¥2,390. Diners can enjoy the dish in three ways, including adding spicy grated radish, green chili miso, and finishing with a tea broth for a flavorful ochazuke experience.
The Cool Silk Udon and Beef Tongue dish pairs juicy grilled beef tongue with silky smooth udon noodles made from 50% “Kinu Akari” wheat from Aichi Prefecture, served with rich sesame sauce, pickled plum, and condiments for a refreshing summer meal at ¥2,030.
For those interested in regional specialties, the Harako Rice and Noodles set recreates the traditional Miyagi dish with plump salmon and generous ikura on rice, priced at ¥2,410. The fair also offers soba noodle sets featuring grilled miso dipping sauce or Sanriku wakame seaweed, paired with mini rice bowls for ¥1,820 and ¥1,860 respectively.
Additionally, the Sasakama Fish Cake “Kichiji,” made from premium local fish from Onagawa Town, Miyagi Prefecture, is available for ¥690. This delicacy is known for its elegant flavor and tender texture, reflecting the craftsmanship of the region.