Winter Feast "Kesennuma Swordfish Menu" 2024

Swordfish is in season as winter approaches.
A variety of swordfish dishes are available at restaurants and souvenir shops in the city! Be sure to try the fatty "winter swordfish" that is only available at this time of year!

*All prices include tax.
*Depending on the supply situation, prices may change or we may not be able to provide the product.
*Business hours are current as of October 11st.

Swordfish menu

Swordfish menu

Simmered harmonica (from 1,200 yen)

Swordfish harmonica, a dish unique to Kesennuma, is slowly simmered.

Store name

Odazuma kid

Phone

0226-24-0205

Opening hours

17: 00 to 23: 00 (LO22: 00)

Closed days

Sunday

Address

2-2 Kamiyama, Kesennuma City

Mecha cutlet curry sandwich set (1,210 yen)

A thick swordfish cutlet sandwich with a curry flavor. Not only is it tasty, but it's also filling enough for a lunch.

Store name

BRUNCH

Phone

0226-22-4171

Opening hours

11: 30 to 14: 30 (LO14: 00)
17: 30 to 20: 30 (LO20: 00)

Closed days

Mondays (If Monday is a public holiday, then Tuesday will be a substitute holiday)

Address

2-2-17 Uedanaka, Kesennuma City

Oyster and winter mecha rice pot (1,980 yen)

This is a rice pot dish made with Kesennuma's seasonal oysters and the best winter meka at this time of year.

Female Kajiki (swordfish) sparkling bowl (2,530 yen)

This is a rice pot dish made with Kesennuma's seasonal oysters and the best winter meka at this time of year.

Mecha Shabu (2,640 yen)

Shabu-shabu is the best way to enjoy fatty winter meat. Take-out (2,590 yen) is also available, so you can easily enjoy the restaurant's flavor at home.

Store name

Hoshioka Gizantei

Phone

0226-24-8810

Opening hours

11:30〜14:00（L.O.13:30）、17:00〜20:30（L.O.20:00）

Closed days

Monday

Address

16-21 Taya, Kesennuma City

Simmered harmonica (980 yen)

A traditional sweet and spicy stew of harmonica. It has a gentle taste and is made without any additives. One dish is very filling, so please share it with several people.

Grilled swordfish skewers (700 yen)

The basil sauce is served with the vegetables. The swordfish is smoked and flavored, so you can eat it as is.

Salt-grilled harmonica (980 yen)

Swordfish harmonica is grilled with salt, a popular dish.

Store name

Seafood restaurant Ajikura

Phone

0226-23-3996

Closed days

Sunday

Opening hours

17:00～22:00

Address

1-3-6 Tanakamae, Kesennuma City

Kesennuma swordfish steak (980 yen)

Fatty swordfish neck steak. When the special sauce is poured over the hot iron plate, the mouthwatering aroma spreads all at once. You can choose from three types of steak sauce.

Store name

Kitakatsu Maguroya Tanakamae Store

Phone

0226-24-7010

Opening hours

Weekdays: 11:00-14:00 (last order 13:30),
Weekends and holidays: 11:00-15:00 (last orders 14:30)

Closed days

Irregular holidays

Address

1-3-18 Tanakamae, Kesennuma City

Mecha curry (1,210 yen)

This highly-finished dish consists of seafood risotto and mecha steak on top of a squid ink curry sauce with an appetizing aroma of spices and garlic.

Store name

Restaurant Kudfu

Phone

0226-24-7455

Opening hours

11:30～14:30
17: 30 to 21: 30 (LO 20: 30)

Closed days

Thursday

Address

3-1-12 Tanakamae, Kesennuma City

Swordfish and Maitake Mushroom Pasta (1,200 yen)

This is a local Japanese-style salty pasta dish made with seafood swordfish and mountain delicacy maitake mushrooms.

Store name

Kitchen Space Yumenoya

Phone

0226-24-1721

Closed days

Mondays, Tuesdays and the day after holidays

Opening hours

10:00～17:00（L.O.16:30）17:00～22:00※前日まで
Reservations required (4,000 yen per person (drinks not included) for groups of 3 or more) *Closed at 16:30pm on Wednesdays

Address

Kesennuma City Akaiwa Makizawa 138-5

Harmonica grilled swordfish set meal (1,320 yen * take-out 1,296 yen)

Harmonica, a rare cut of swordfish from Kesennuma, is simply grilled with salt and served with our special ponzu sauce.

Store name

Sushi place endo

Phone

0226-42-3351

Closed days

11:00 AM – 14:00 PM (L.O. 13:30 PM)
16:30-21:00 (last orders 20:30)

Tuesday (or the following day if Tuesday is a public holiday)

Opening hours

Address

200 Shinmeido, Tsuya, Motoyoshi-cho

Swordfish harmonica stew + 3-piece sashimi set meal (1,650 yen)

Swordfish harmonica stewed in homemade sauce. Comes with three types of sashimi, including seasonal fish! This is a set meal that you can only enjoy when you come to Kesennuma.

Store name

Minatomachi Restaurant Sen

Phone

0226-29-6231

Closed days

Irregular holidays

Opening hours

10:00 AM – 20:00 PM (L.O. 19:30 PM)

Address

Kesennuma City Minatomachi 2-13 Kesennuma Fish Market

Swordfish steak set meal (1,650 yen)

Swordfish caught at Kesennuma Port is made into steaks and seasoned with a Japanese-style soy sauce-based sauce. Please enjoy the fluffy swordfish steaks that can be cut with chopsticks.

Store name

Japanese Restaurant Kaishu (inside Kesennuma Plaza Hotel)

Phone

0226-23-1313

Opening hours

11:30 AM – 14:00 PM (L.O. 13:30 PM)

Closed days

Irregular holidays

Address

1-1 Kashiwazaki, Kesennuma City

Seasonal boiled fish set meal (3,000 yen)

A set meal of sashimi and boiled fish made from local fish caught in Kesennuma. Fresh swordfish is lightly boiled until plump.

Store name

Kanae and Saikichi

Phone

0226-22-0572

Closed days

[Lunch] Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday [Dinner] Sunday, Monday

Opening hours

[Friday to Sunday] 11:00-15:00 (Friday only: last entry at 14:00, shopping available until 16:00) *Dinner courses require reservations at least 2 days in advance

Address

1-13 Kashiwazaki, Kesennuma City

Mecha cutlet curry (1,100 yen)

The texture of the thick, fatty, juicy swordfish is truly like the fourth meat! The key to the flavor is the onions, which have been carefully cooked to bring out their sweetness, and the original blend of roux!!

Store name

Rias Kitchen

Phone

0226-24-7020

Opening hours

10:00‐20:00 (LO 19:30)

Closed days

Kesennuma "Sea Market" closed days

Address

Kesennuma City Fish Market 7-13 Uminoichi 1F

Kesennuma swordfish with white miso doria (1,680 yen)

You'll be addicted to the melting cheese, plump and tender swordfish, and the mellow and rich flavor of Kesen miso! *Soup and salad included

Store name

Anchor Coffee Mother Port

Phone

0226-23-5939

Opening hours

Monday-Thursday 9:00-16:00
Friday and Saturday 9:00-21:00
Sundays and public holidays 9: 00-18: 00

Closed days

Open all year round

Address

1-6-31 Tateyama, Kesennuma City

Store name

Anchor Coffee Uchiwan Branch

Phone

0226-24-5955

Opening hours

9:00～21:00

Closed days

Mukaeru closed day

Address

1-14 Minamimachi Kaigan, Kesennuma City, Mukaeru 2nd floor

Kesennuma Harako rice (1,580 yen)

This is the Kesennuma version of Harako rice, topped with plenty of Kesennuma swordfish and salmon roe. The rice cooked with swordfish bones and a strong umami flavor is also delicious! *Available on weekends and holidays

Store name

Kitakatsu Maguroya Uminoichi Branch

Phone

0226-25-8816

Opening hours

11:00 ~ 14:30

Closed days

Sea Market Closed Days

Address

Kesennuma City Fish Market 7-13 Umi no Ichi 1F

Swordfish teriyaki (1,280 yen)

This is a luxurious winter dish made with moderately fatty swordfish marinated in a special sauce.

Store name

Natsuki

Phone

0226-25-8166

Opening hours

11:00-14:00 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays only: 17:00-)
22:00 (LO 21:30) *Sundays 11:00-15:00

Closed days

Thursday

Address

2-1-18 Uomachi, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture

Three-piece assortment of seasonal swordfish (550 yen)

Swordfish, now in season, is fatty and has a mellow flavor. Enjoy Kesennuma swordfish in three different flavors.

Store name

Ichiba Sushi

Phone

0226-25-7868

Closed days

10:00 AM – 20:00 PM (L.O. 19:30 PM)

Sea Market Closed Days

Opening hours

Address

Kesennuma City Fish Market 7-13 Umi no Ichi 2F

Mediterranean-style Kesennuma swordfish saute (1,200 yen, set meal: 1,800 yen)

A loco moco bowl with swordfish hamburger and sauteed oysters from Sanriku. This is a menu that allows you to enjoy the combination of two of Kesennuma's major winter ingredients. Only available at lunchtime.

Swordfish Ajillo with Curry Flavor (1,200 yen)

Store name

nine one

Phone

070-2437-5221

Closed days

Tuesdays and other irregular holidays

Opening hours

11:30～14:00（L.O.13:30） 【土・日】11:30～15:00（L.O.14:30）
【日〜木】17:30～21:00（L.O.20:30） 【金・土】17:30～22:00（L.O.21:30）

Address

1-14 Minamimachi Kaigan, Kesennuma City, Mukaeru 2nd floor

Boiled harmonica (1,000 yen, set meal 1,200 yen)

Slowly simmered swordfish harmonica from Kesennuma!

Store name

Izakaya Tasuku

Phone

090-3034-5365

Opening hours

11: 30 to 14: 00 17: 30 to 23: 00
*Only open for lunch on Sundays

Closed days

Thursday

Address

Inside Yuwael, 3-1-23 Minamimachi, Kesennuma City

Swordfish cutlet (1,800 yen)

The swordfish is coated in batter and then carefully deep-fried to lock in the flavor and make it even juicier. A simple and delicious dish.

Store name

NOBATTE

Phone

070-6619-7029

Opening hours

17:00～23:00

Closed days

Sundays and public holidays (open if Saturday is a public holiday)

Address

M-ONE Building 4F, 3-11-4 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

Swordfish sashimi (from 1,300 yen)

Store name

Seasonal Cuisine and Restaurant Hamanoie

Phone

0226-23-7249

Opening hours

11:00 AM – 14:00 PM (L.O. 13:30 PM)
17:30 AM – 21:00 PM (L.O. 20:00 PM)

Closed days

Monday

Address

2-5-5 Higashishinjo, Kesennuma City

Braised swordfish collar set meal (900 yen)

It's almost like braised pork! The soft and tender swordfish meat is simmered in a sweet and spicy secret sauce that has been used since the restaurant opened. This dish goes great with rice!

Store name

Tsurukame no Yu and Tsurukame Restaurant

Phone

0226-25-8834

Closed days

None

Opening hours

7:00 ~ 13:00

Address

Kesennuma City Fish Market Front 4-5 Mishione Yokocho

Mecha Lover (4,180 yen)

Taking into account the quality of the swordfish's meat and the elegant fat content, we've created a sukiyaki hotpot filled with plenty of ingredients. When the slightly thick, sweet and spicy sauce starts to boil and dye the white flesh of the swordfish, it's time to eat. When you mix it with plenty of raw egg and take a bite, the rich flavor and aroma will fill you with unparalleled satisfaction. *Reservations required for 2 or more people.

Store name

Karaya

Phone

0226-24-1525

Closed days

Irregular holidays (usually closed on Mondays)

Opening hours

11:30-14:30 (last entry at 13:30)
17:30-22:00 (last entry at 20:00)

Address

1-8-4 Uedanaka, Kesennuma City

Sunset/Sunrise set meal (2,200 yen)

The swordfish harmonica caught at Kesennuma Port is salt-grilled just like in the movie, and the star of the mouka can be enjoyed with both vinegared miso and sesame oil. Experience the excitement of the movie once again in Kesennuma. It is available at two locations: Washokudokoro Kaishu in Kesennuma Plaza Hotel and Washokudokoro Udon in Sunmarine Kesennuma Hotel Kanyo.

Store name

Japanese Restaurant Kaishu

Phone

0226-23-1313

Closed days

Open all year round

Opening hours

11:30～14:00
(LO.13:30)
*Please contact us before visiting in the evening.

Address

1-1 Kashiwazaki, Kesennuma City
Inside Kesennuma Plaza Hotel

Store name

Japanese Restaurant Udon

Phone

0226-24-1200

Closed days

Open all year round

Opening hours

11:30～14:00
(LO.13:30)
*Please contact us before visiting in the evening.

Address

4-19 Minatomachi, Kesennuma City
Sunmarine Kesennuma Hotel Kanyo

Swordfish souvenirs and local products

Mecha goods (from 400 yen)

The shop owner himself designed and hand-printed these completely original goods. There are many items that you can use for yourself or as gifts! Come to the shop and find your favorite items.

Store name

YAMAUCHI

Phone

0226-23-3365

Opening hours

10:00 ~ 18:30

Closed days

None

Address

1-4-9 Tanakamae, Kesennuma City

Kesennuma Mecha Shabu Set (3,024 yen)

This soup set is perfect for winter and is made with slices of Kesennuma swordfish, which boasts the highest catch volume in Japan, and a soy sauce-flavored fish bone soup made from the bones of the swordfish that have been roasted to concentrate the flavor.

Store name

Kesennuma Fish Market

Phone

0226-29-6233

Opening hours

8:00 ~ 17:30

Closed days

Open all year round

Address

2-13 Minatomachi, Kesennuma City

▼You can also purchase it on our online store! Online price: 5,400 yen (including shipping)

https://osakana-ichiba.net/SHOP/SK-M-178.html

Store name

Delicious! Sanriku (O-Saiichiba online shopping site)

WEB site

http://shop.kesennumanet.jp/https://osakana-ichiba.net/SHOP/SK-M-341.html

Grilled swordfish fillet (market price)

Fresh swordfish is lightly seared on the surface to bring out its delicious flavor. Simply thaw under running water to enjoy.

Store name

Abecho Shoten Sea Market

Phone

0226-24-7030

Closed days

Sea Market Closed Days

Opening hours

October to April 10:4-8:00
October to April 5:9-8:00

Address

7-13, Kesennuma City Fish Market

Slow-cooked swordfish harmonica (market price)

This is a handmade swordfish harmonica. The harmonica is carefully simmered and goes great with rice.

Store name

Kesennuma Fresh Food Hall Yamahiro

Phone

0226-29-6181

Closed days

New Year

Opening hours

8:30 ~ 18:00

Address

Kesennuma Amway House Hirakeru, 3-2-5 Minamimachi, Kesennuma City

Kesennuma Swordfish Harmonica [Frozen] (Free Shipping 3,200 yen)

[Free shipping] We have cut the rare "Harmonica" cut from the dorsal fin of the swordfish into bite-sized pieces. It contains a lot of fat and gelatin, and when cooked, it has a chewy texture.

Swordfish curry delivered by post (free shipping 1,000 yen)

Store name

Mail order site Kesennuma

WEB site

http://shop.kesennumanet.jp/http://shop.kesennumanet.jp/

Swordfish fillet (400 yen)

This is a delicious dish made with simmered swordfish caught at Kesennuma Port!

Store name

Yamacho Onodera Shop

Phone

0226-22-1816

Closed days

Irregular holidays

Opening hours

9:30 ~ 18:00

Address

1-7-5 Higashishinjo, Kesennuma City

Some swordfish dishes are eligible for the Kesennuma Sea's Top Three Japan's Best Gourmet Stamp Rally.
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