Ryutei
Ryutei, the birthplace of Hiyashi Chuka, offers a taste of history with its classic Chinese dishes and a welcoming, traditional atmosphere.
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Ryutei
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Ryutei, the birthplace of Hiyashi Chuka, offers a taste of history with its classic Chinese dishes and a welcoming, traditional atmosphere.
"Experience the authentic Hiyashi Chuka at its origin, a culinary landmark in Sendai!"
Arrive Early
Beat the crowds by arriving before opening to secure a table, especially on weekends.
Sauce Choice
Customize your Hiyashi Chuka by choosing between soy sauce or sesame sauce for a unique taste.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Chinese
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+81 22-221-6377
Address
1 Chome-2-10 Nishikicho, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0012, Japan
Website
ryu-tei.jp/Highlights
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Birthplace of Hiyashi Chuka
Experience authentic Hiyashi Chuka, a chilled Chinese noodle dish, at its birthplace. Customize with soy sauce or sesame sauce.
Authentic Chinese Cuisine
Savor a variety of well-seasoned Chinese dishes, including flavorful fried rice and delicate dim sum.
Cozy Atmosphere
Enjoy a meal in a restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for savoring traditional flavors.
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Arrive Early
Beat the crowds by arriving before opening to secure a table, especially on weekends.
Sauce Choice
Customize your Hiyashi Chuka by choosing between soy sauce or sesame sauce for a unique taste.
Year-Round Delight
Hiyashi Chuka is a delicious dish year-round, not just a summer specialty.
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Arrive Early
Beat the crowds by arriving before opening to secure a table, especially on weekends.
Sauce Choice
Customize your Hiyashi Chuka by choosing between soy sauce or sesame sauce for a unique taste.
Year-Round Delight
Hiyashi Chuka is a delicious dish year-round, not just a summer specialty.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Ryutei is celebrated for its authentic Chinese dishes, particularly its Hiyashi Chuka, which is considered a must-try. Diners appreciate the classic flavors and the restaurant's historical significance. While many enjoy the food and reasonable prices, some reviews mention that certain items, like dumplings, could be improved, and prices are sometimes perceived as high for the experience.
"Excellent chinese restaurant in Japanese style!"
Davide Bitti
"Reportedly the birth place of cold ramen noodles, Ryutei lives up to its reputation. Noodles are tinged with a sweet and sour that compliments the nutty flavor of sesame. Loses a star for its shrimp dumplings. Everything, the skin and the filling, is wrong with the dumplings. Get there early as the restaurant is popular with locals. When we arrived at 11, there was already a full line. We sat after 30mins (one turnover)."
J.Y. Ping
"Ramen noodles are hard to sell in the hot summer months.Hiyashi chuka is a cold ramen that was invented for this reason."
Atsushi Nahata
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ryutei is renowned as the birthplace of Hiyashi Chuka, a popular chilled Chinese noodle dish.
Yes, you can choose between soy sauce or sesame sauce for your Hiyashi Chuka, and ingredients are often served separately for customization.
While considered a summer dish, Hiyashi Chuka at Ryutei is delicious and enjoyed year-round.
The restaurant is open six days a week, closed on Wednesdays. On weekdays, it's open for lunch only (11:30 AM - 2:30 PM), and also serves dinner from 5:30 PM.
The restaurant does not have its own parking lot, so you will need to use nearby paid parking.
Besides Hiyashi Chuka, Ryutei offers a variety of Chinese dishes including fried rice, dim sum, mapo tofu, and hot and sour soup.
Yes, the restaurant is very popular with locals, so it's recommended to arrive early to avoid long waiting times.
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The 10 Best Places to Eat in Sendai, Japan
Let’s go to the staple restaurant, Ryutei to sample the Hiyashi Chuka in its birth place, Sendai!. It has been a long-established Chinese restaurant since its opening 80 years ago. It is said that this restaurant is the originator of the Hiyashi Chuka.
The Ultimate Sendai Food Guide
At Ryutei, the original Hiyashi Chuka restaurant, you can choose either sauce, and all the colorful ingredients come on the side, allowing you to customize your meal. Although it is designed as a summer dish, hiyashi chuka is delicious all year round!
Where to Eat in Sendai - By a Local Expert
Ryutei is about a 13-minute walk from Sendai Station or eight minutes from Kotodaikoen Station. It’s open six days a week and closed on Wednesday. On weekdays, it’s open for lunch only (11.30 am – 2.30 pm), but they serve dinner from 5.30 p.m.
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