Opened in 2022, Matsuishi has already become a representative Chinese restaurant in Sendai. It received the Tabelog Award Bronze in 2025 and 2026.Reservations can be made online in advance. The restaurant, located in Mukaiyama, Sendai, is accessible by taxi or bus. With a location that offers a view of Sendai's nightscape, the ambiance is enhanced by calming lighting, creating a wonderful space.Chef Tsubasa Matsuishi and his wife run the restaurant together. Both are incredibly kind, making for a very enjoyable experience.The ingredients are carefully selected from Miyagi and Yamagata. While they focus on local production for local consumption, the chef personally forages for wild vegetables and mushrooms. He even practices the delicate technique of ikejime (a method of killing fish to preserve freshness)! The tableware has been upgraded year by year, enhancing the visual appeal of the dishes. They emphasize the aroma of the ingredients, offering a unique Matsuishi-style Chinese cuisine that conveys the true flavors of the ingredients. The dishes are so light that you hardly notice the use of oil.The gentle and modest service from the chef's wife is also a charm of the restaurant. The perfect combination with the chef often leads to moments of laughter, making for a fun time.It's a wonderful place that makes you want to visit regularly. Bamboo Shoot and Sea Urchin Steamed Soup AppetizersNanakahama Spanish Mackerel Kogomi with Sesame Pure Kinka Pork Spring RollsNanakahama Conger Eel ShumaiUkogi Chives and Shrimp Charcoal GrilledNanakahama Sea Bream Pan-SearedIshinomaki Abalone, Spring Cabbage, Red Udo, Liver Sauce Crispy ChickenAoba Chicken with Lemon and Pepper Salt Fried RiceHairy Crab, Koshiabura, Tsuyahime Dandan Noodles without SoupYamagata Fresh Barley Noodles Almond Tofu with Niko Niko Berry Ice Cream Mugwort and White Chocolate Coconut Dumplings 4.13
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