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The area around Izumichuo Station, the terminus of the Namboku Subway Line from Sendai Station, is about 20 minutes away and is known as the "Izumichuo Subcenter" of Sendai City, with many office buildings and commercial facilities
Below the pedestrian deck that connects them is a bus terminal that connects the northern part of the prefecture, and it is always bustling due to its convenience as a hub terminal for the northern part of Miyagi Prefecture
Additionally, near the station are cultural facilities such as Izumi Ward Office and Sendai Bank Hall Izumity 21, as well as Yurtec Stadium Sendai, home of J-League team Vegalta Sendai, so there is a constant flow of people
What is the definition of "senbero"?
Originally, the term referred to a bar where you could get completely drunk for 1,000 yen, but now it has a stronger meaning of a bar where you can have some snacks and two or three drinks for 1,000 yen
In this article, we have defined the criteria for certifying a bar as a "senbero" bar as follows:
You can order two drinks (any type and amount) and one snack in addition to the appetizer for under 1,000 yen
There are set prices of less than 1,000 yen, such as "Senbero Set"
Family restaurants where you can enjoy "senbero" (cheap drinking) are excluded from the scope of this rule
Please note that we also introduce sets under 1,500 yen as "high-end senbero," but we hope you will forgive us for this
Unless otherwise specified, prices in the article include tax and are current as of the end of September 2023
Recommended "Senbero Sakaba" near Izumichuo Station in the northern subcenter of Sendai
In front of Izumi Chuo Station, people gather at commercial facilities such as Selva, Selva Terrace, and Ario, and there are also many people who come to watch concerts, live shows, and soccer games, so there are a wide variety of restaurants and bars
Among them, we will introduce some recommended "senbero bars."
Located near Izumiti 21, the bar has a spacious interior with an open kitchen, and in addition to the counter, there are also semi-private sunken kotatsu seats, making it a great place to relax
The restaurant's signature dish, their proudly made dumplings, can be ordered from 199 yen for 3 pieces, which is a great price for a budget-friendly drink and snack.
The signature "Golden Skewers" (99 yen each) feature crispy grilled chicken skin with excess fat removed, while the inside is chewy and full of collagen, making them so delicious you can eat as many as you want. The sweet sauce is made with ginseng, making it a popular item.
Drinks are inexpensive, with draft beer at 290 yen, local sake at 390 yen, and whiskey (Jim Beam with water, hot water, or on the rocks)at 190 yen, so you can easily enjoy yourself for under 1000 yen.
Izumi Chuo Gyoza Bar Fuku ＜Information＞
Store name: Gyoza and Yakitori Izumi Chuo Gyoza Bar Fuku
This is a popular bar located at the foot of Nanakida Bridge on the old Ou Kaido road, just past Nanakida Park from Yurtec Stadium
They offer a wide variety of kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers), including meat, fish, and vegetables, all at a reasonable price of 100 yen each. Drinks such as beer, sours, cocktails, and shochu are generally priced at around 500 yen.
The best deal at this restaurant is the "Evening Drink Set," which includes four dishes and two drinks. You can choose from the restaurant's signature "Homemade Tender Braised Pork (800 yen)" or sashimi (market price), and also select a combination of rice and miso soup, making it a great value.
With coupons from Hot Pepper and other sources, the price comes down to 1,800 yen, which is almost the same as a "2000 yen drinking session," but it's a set that's worth enjoying as if you were having two "1000 yen drinking sessions."
Downtown Bar Kutoku ＜Information＞
Store name: Shitamachi Sakaba Kutoku
Address: 82-1 Ishidome, Izumi-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
This bright and clean restaurant faces the pedestrian deck at Izumi-Chuo Station andserves delicious yakitori and wine.
The shop has counter seats as well as bench seat table seats, giving it an atmosphere more like a family restaurant than a "senbero bar," making it a safe place for groups of women or those with children to come in
From the official Daimaou Terrace website
"Sendai Yakitori," large skewers seasoned with soy sauce, miso, and salt from Miyagi Prefecture and grilled over binchotan charcoal.isChicken thigh skewers and chicken and green onion skewers are 231 yen, while the shop's recommended "Daimaou Tsukune" is 319 yen.
From the official Daimaou Terrace website
While the prices are a bit on the higher side for a "cheap drinking bar," this place actually offers a great deal: yakitori is half price from 3 PM to 6 PM on weekdays.
Three types of red wine and two types of white wine are available by the glass for just 440 yen, so you can enjoy a "senbero" (cheap drinking) experience in the afternoon while watching people walking along the pedestrian deck
In addition to yakitori, there is a wide variety of menu items that pair well with wine
Great Demon Terrace＜Information＞
Store name: Sendai Yakitori and Wine Shop Daimaou Terrace
Thisa popular pub located on the first floor of the Yaotome Station building, one stop before Izumi-Chuo. It features a U-shaped counter and offers reasonably priced seafood caught at Shiogama Port.
Depending on what they can source at the time, you might find natural bluefin tuna toro sashimi for as low as 380 yen, so if you live nearby, it's worth checking the shop regularly.
The "Omakase Sashimi Platter" is a little pricey at 1,100 yen, but on some days it is offered at the "senbero" price of 380 yen, and sometimes nigiri sushi is served as an appetizer
If you're lucky, you can enjoy the luxurious "senbero" experience that you won't find anywhere else
Public SaKaBa 8 ＜Information＞
Store name: Taishu SaKaBa Hachi
Address: 1-4-10 Yaotome Chuo, Izumi Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Among the food events held at Selva Terrace, which is connected to Izumi Chuo Station by a pedestrian deck, there are occasional "senbero" events
This is a great event where Selva Terrace's tenants, including sushi, Italian, soba, bakery, and tonkatsu specialty shops, will each offer their signature snacks and one or two drinks for 1,000 yen
Check out the events at Selva Terrace and enjoy some bar hopping
Sendai Selva Terrace <Information>
Store name: Sendai Selva Terrace
Address: 1-6-3 Izumichuo, Izumi-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Phone number: 022-371-0102
Business hours: 10:00-21:00, restaurants open until 22:00 (some open until 23:00)
The area around Izumichuo Station is a bustling town comparable to the west and east exits of Sendai Station, and while it is a busy commuter town with many fashionable, down-to-earth restaurants, there are also an increasing number of places where you can enjoy "senbero" (cheap drinking)
Although the area is a little off the beaten path, it's definitely worth a visit to enjoy a different kind of "senbero" experience than you'll find in front of Sendai Station or in Kokubuncho
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