Japanese Ryori e.
日本料理 e.
Kaiseki in Aoba-ku, Miyagi, 6 min walk from Omachi Nishi-koen Station
Our analysis
- #1of 15 kaiseki restaurants in Aoba-ku
- ¥13,915least expensive dinner course; median ¥11,000
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Japanese Ryori e. is 1st of the 15 kaiseki restaurants in Aoba-ku and 1st of 19 in Sendai & Miyagi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,915 (on Tabelog), 27% above the ¥11,000 median of the 7 kaiseki restaurants in Sendai & Miyagi ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 0 of the 19 kaiseki restaurants in Sendai & Miyagi can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (7 of its 36 seats), a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,655, 52% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,915 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥6,655 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Aoba-ku with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Sendai & Miyagi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Ryori e. | #1 | ¥13,915 | ¥6,655 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Omachi Nishi-koen | — |
| Sushi Yutaka | #2 | ¥19,800 | ¥8,800 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Aoba-dori Ichibancho | Sun |
| Japanese cuisine Usuda | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Hirose-dōri | — |
| Okazaki Nishi kouen mae | #5 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Omachi Nishi-koen | Sun |
| Ichimu An | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 9 min, Aoba-dōri | — |
| Sendai Han | #7 | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Aoba-dōri | Mon, Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Japanese Ryori e.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5872-2366 (+81-50-5872-2366 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Sendai & Miyagi.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Omakase Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
¥6,655
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Course (Available for Both Lunch and Dinner)
2 hr at the table
¥13,915
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥7,260 more than the one above
Dinner Omakase Course (Available for Both Lunch and Dinner)
2 hr 30 min at the table
¥13,915
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Omakase Dinner CourseMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
¥18,150
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥4,235 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 36, including 7 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 36 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from strong scents. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | January 2015 |
Getting there
6 min walk (450 m) from Omachi Nishi-koen Station.
Also near: Aoba-dori Ichibancho: 6 min · Hirose-dōri: 11 min
- Leave Omachi Nishi-koen Station and walk east for 30 m.
- Turn left onto Aoba-dori Ave. and walk 190 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
Japanese Ryori e. is on your left.
On your left
Look for
日本料理 e.
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
バレンタインハウス
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
日本料理 e.宮城県仙台市青葉区片平1-1-18 バレンタインハウス 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-1-18 Katahira Aoba-ku Sendai, Miyagi 980-0812 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 18 minutes on foot from JR Sendai Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Japanese Ryori e. cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Japanese Ryori e.?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Japanese Ryori e.?
Omachi Nishi-koen Station, about 6 minutes on foot (450 m). Aoba-dori Ichibancho Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Japanese Ryori e. have a dress code?
Please refrain from strong scents.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.