Address: 仙台市青葉区国分町２−８−１２KビルB１F. Located across the street from the Don Quixote store on Bansui-dori, about an eight-minute walk from either the Kotodai-koen or Hirose-dori Subway Stations.
Map: Scroll down below.
Open every day from 6 pm till 2:30 am.
I thought this place was legendary in Sendai, as all my friends seemed to be regulars when I first ate here some fifteen years ago. At the time it was always the “go to” place when you wanted to get your grub on along with a nomihoudai for a reasonable price. But while helping to organize an impromptu night out with friends last week, I was surprised that most of my long-time Sendai-living companions had never even heard of Rose Garden.
So perhaps, I thought, neither have you.
So perhaps, I thought, neither have you.
It had been at least five years since my last visit to this basement dwelling, so I was hoping that things hadn’t changed.
They haven’t.
The Rose Garden, back in the day, was known for its famed party course, which we partook in just the other night.
For 3410 yen, nine dishes of various meats and vegetables for grilling, Japanese-style kimuchi, salad, along with a two-hour nomihoudai were served throughout the night.
Sorry, I was so focused on the friendly, free flowing conversations that I forgot to take photos of all the plates that were brought to our table, but here are a few.
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| Vegetables galore! (We actually waited till the end to grill these) |
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| This may have been pork ... or beef. |
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| Chicken bits |
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| Marinated pork and beef |
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| Is your mouth watering? |
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| It's Sendai, so it's got to be gyutan! |
Although this was not a tabehoudai, with the amount of food that was brought to our table, it sure seemed like one. A couple of my friends also ordered a bowl of rice which was free of charge, but most of us dedicated ourselves to devouring as much protein as we could.
I asked my friends after the frenzied feast what they thought about their first experience at Rose Garden, and all seemed to be thoroughly satisfied. Our main complaint was with the dim lighting conditions inside the restaurant, as it made it difficult to see whether or not the meat was properly cooked.
The salad was the first item to be brought to our table, and a few of my friends mentioned how good it tasted. And this is a charcoal-grill yakiniku restaurant, which is supposed to be superior to gas-grill establishments.
Rose Garden offers a variety of party courses (which can be viewed when you click HERE) and you can also order individual food items off the menu, but I would imagine that’s a bit pricier. The good thing about Rose Garden party courses is that only two people are necessary to be considered a party.
I highly recommend making reservations ahead of time, as this place seems to be still be quite popular. Also, check to see if there is a coupon available for an extra plate of meat. I failed to see this beforehand. Click HERE for the coupon page.
If you’re looking for a reasonably priced yakiniku night out with your friends, it would be hard to beat dining at the Rose Garden.
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