"Winter Mecha" - A superb menu that can only be enjoyed in Kesennuma

The best time to enjoy swordfish is during the "winter" season from October to March.
In order to let more people know how delicious swordfish is, chefs in Kesennuma have been working on creating new dishes. "Mecha shabu" and "mecha suki" are special dishes recommended by Kesennuma, jointly developed by masters of Japanese cuisine pooling their skills. Please enjoy these exquisite dishes, available only in winter, in Kesennuma.

1. Kesennuma Swordfish
2. Meka shabu (swordfish shabu shabu)
3. Mekasuki (swordfish sukiyaki)
4. Restaurants where you can eat Mecha Shabu and Mecha Suki

Kesennuma is one of the three largest fishing grounds in the world. It boasts a wide variety of fish caught throughout the year, but one fish that has been caught in the largest quantity in Japan for several years is the swordfish. It has long been a familiar and special delicacy of the sea to the locals.
In particular, the "winter meka" caught from October to March is so rich in fat that the knife used to cut it quickly becomes unusable. You can enjoy its rich flavor.

Experience the wonderful taste of the ingredients by lightly cooking them

Mecha shabu-shabu is a dish that lets you directly experience the deliciousness of winter mecha, so the quality of the meat is key. The thinly sliced ​​meat is dipped into the boiling broth only a few times. The fine fibers float to the surface and excess fat is washed away. When wrapped around a moderate amount of mizuna and shredded carrots and served with mildly sour ponzu sauce, you can enjoy the fine, moist texture and a light flavor that is different from sashimi.

Why not try enjoying it with this drink?

Kakuboshi's "Mizutori-ki Special Junmai" is the perfect match for the delicate flavor of Mecha Shabu.
The perfect balance of acidity and sweetness, and the clear taste tell you that this dish is something special.

Recommended for the cold winter

"There are many different types of sukiyaki using fish, but swordfish is the best," says Yoshida Keiichi, owner of Karaya. With experience working at a long-established traditional Japanese restaurant, the owner, who uses his skills in Japanese cuisine while serving local flavors, has created a sukiyaki pot filled with plenty of ingredients, taking into consideration the quality of the swordfish's meat and the elegant fat content. When the slightly thick, sweet and spicy sauce comes to a boil and begins to dye the swordfish's white flesh, it's time to eat. Mix it with plenty of raw egg and bring it to your mouth, and the rich flavor and aroma will fill you with unparalleled satisfaction.

Why not try enjoying it with this drink?

The perfect pairing for this hotpot is Otokoyama Honten's "Soutenden Daiginjo."
The delicate and elegant flavors bring out the inherent aroma of each ingredient, creating a more memorable experience.

Mecha Shabu

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Kesennuma Shintomi Sushi

Opening hours

11:30~14:00, 17:00~21:00

Closed days

Closed on Mondays

Address

1-13-3 Higashishinjo, Kesennuma City

Contact

Phone: 0226-23-7475

I like mecha

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Hoshioka Gizantei

Opening hours

11:30〜14:00（L.O.13:30）、17:00〜21:30（L.O.21:00）

Closed days

Closed on Mondays

Address

16-21 Taya, Kesennuma City

Contact

Phone: 0226-24-8810

You can also eat at this restaurant

Karaya

tel:0226-24-1525 1-8-4 Uedanaka, Kesennuma City

Seasonal Taste

tel:0226-24-8337 1-1-9 Minamimachi, Kesennuma City

Sushi restaurant Sushitomo

tel:0226-24-9220 4-3-4 Tanakamae, Kesennuma City

Hoshioka Gizantei

tel:0226-24-8810 16-21 Taya, Kesennuma City

Miyato

tel:0226-22-0285 1-5-2 Tanakamae, Kesennuma City

Sushi restaurant Endo

tel:0226-42-3351 200 Shinmeido, Tsuya, Motoyoshi-cho, Kesennuma City

Odazuma kid

tel:0226-24-0205 XNUMX-XNUMX Kamiyama, Kesennuma City

Kaneto Fisheries

tel:0226-25-8535 7-13, Kesennuma City Fish Market

Yuu Sushi
Bypass store

tel:0226-22-2263 32-14 Akaiwaishikabuto, Kesennuma City

Rakuzen

tel:0226-24-5456 20nd floor, Murakami Building, 5-2, Taya, Kesennuma City