Dinner at Matsuishi (松石)

Dinner at Matsuishi (松石)

at Matsuishi (松石) on 16 July 2026
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The top-ranked restaurant on Tabelog in Sendai offers exquisite Chinese cuisine that emphasizes local ingredients. With a beautiful view of the Hirose River, I enjoyed watching the chef's skillful techniques at the counter. Since I was driving, I ordered a craft ginger ale and Chinese tea.We started with the corn soup. It had a subtle sweetness and a delightful texture from the corn kernels, and I was amazed by how well the sea urchin paired with the corn. It was a series of delightful surprises from the very beginning!Here’s the menu:- Sea Urchin, Junsai, Corn Soup- Kochi, Reward Tomato, Jinhua Pork Appetizer- Stone Flounder, Basil Spring Roll- Edamame, Baby Celery Shumai- Sea Bream, Tsuru Murasaki Charcoal Grilled- Abalone, Flower Garlic Grilled- Aoba Jidori Crispy Chicken- Northern Limit Shirasu, Shiso, Tsuyahime Fried Rice- Campari, Junsai, Eggplant Cold Noodles- Chef's Selected Chinese Tea, Jin Xuan Tea- Setsuda Plum Snowflake- Raspberry Ma Lai GaoEach dish was a familiar Chinese dish, yet it allowed me to truly appreciate the flavors of the ingredients. Personally, the crispy chicken and abalone were absolutely outstanding! The unique whole crispy chicken had an incredibly delicious crispy skin that made me want to order more. The abalone was indescribably tender, and the liver sauce was simply divine! The edamame shumai, resembling zunda mochi, was not only visually appealing but also filled with juicy meat, making it a treat for both the eyes and the palate.The hospitality from the owner-chef couple made for a wonderfully pleasant experience, living up to the high expectations. It felt like being invited to their home to enjoy delicate dishes, creating a very cozy atmosphere. The cost-performance is excellent, and I highly recommend this place! Everything was delicious!

9 / 10