Tohoku's Local Foods Transformed Into Vegan Meals!

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The Foods Treasure Trove, Tohoku!

Tohoku is known for its tasty yet juicy foods, thanks to its harsh winter climate that enhance the sweetness of each food, which are perfect for making a delicious meal. Route 227’s Cafe in Sendai city, Miyagi Prefecture does not miss the chance to use abundant of the Tohoku’s foods to make unique meals.

Route 227’s Cafe

The restaurant that is located inside the Kotodai Park, a park in the city center near national government offices and shopping streets, is introducing the local cuisine to their customers, including domestic and international tourists.

Customers today can enjoy dining at Route 227’s Cafe with their brand new vegan meal!

Let’s take a look one by one!

Peperoncino with plenty of made-in-Tohoku mushrooms

Peperoncino with plenty of Tohoku mushrooms  (1,100 yen)

This peperoncino uses abundant Tohoku mushrooms, which is one of its pride.  The strong taste and texture of mushrooms go well with homemade noodle pasta. The pasta is highly recommended not only for vegetarians but also for those who want to get a healthy diet and get enough fiber intake.

Sendai miso tomato sauce paste with curved green onion

Sendai miso tomato sauce paste with curved green onion  (1,200 yen)

Sendai miso tomato sauce pasta has a higher proportion of soybeans compared to other regional products, which combines Sendai Miso (which has been loved since the time of Date Masamune, the famous local lord) and sweet tomatoes that make the dish special. The pasta is topped by the Sendai’s specialty, curved green onions that enhance the appetizing by its aroma and texture.

Sendai-fu and root vegetables ratatouille

Sendai-fu and root vegetables ratatouille (550 yen)

*Sendai-fu is a processed food using wheat flour’s protein (wheat gluten), a well-known traditional Sendai’s local food.

Sendai-fu and root vegetables ratatouille is a ratatouille made by carefully simmering Sendai-fu, which is a specialty of Sendai and has a unique texture and flavor, and various Tohoku root vegetables which have a strong taste and umami. Sendai-fu easily absorbs water so the umami of simmered vegetables is packed on it and is very delicious.

Potato salad with smoked daikon radish pickles (550 yen)

This potato salad uses egg-less mayonnaise and is decorated with flower-like smoked daikon radish pickles. The delicious potato salad has a nice taste with the pickles!

If you happen to be in Sendai, feel free to let yourself immersed in delicious vegan meals at Route 227’s Cafe!

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