Saichi

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Located at Yakushi-23 Akiumachi Yumoto in Natori, Saichi is a well-known delicatessen-style restaurant celebrated for its local treats. This establishment is reputed among locals and visitors alike for its ohagi, a traditional Japanese sweet available in four distinct flavors: Anko, Kinako, black sesame, and the distinctive Natto. While the Natto flavor is noted by some as an acquired taste, it is regarded for its potential health benefits. Visitors often recommend they try all flavors as part of their experience.

Saichi offers accessibility features like a wheelchair-accessible car park and provides free parking on-site. Although the restaurant highlights convenient amenities such as takeout and the ability to make a quick visit, there's currently no provision for delivery, nor are payment services like PayPay, V-Money, or credit cards mentioned as accepted forms of payment. Attendees notably include families, suggesting that the local cuisine appeals to various age groups.

One consistent feedback pattern is regarding the quality of their produce, possibly owing to a focus on local ingredients. While visitor reviews detail experiences from up to a year ago, details about recent culinary updates or changes remain unclear. Despite this, Saichi operates daily from 9 AM to 7 PM, providing an opportunity to enjoy its offerings throughout the entire week. Overall, it's seen as a noteworthy spot for those interested in exploring local flavors in a casual setup.

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Steve Hakk Request content removal
Ohagi is the most famous local treat in Akiu! It comes in 4 flavors, Anko, Kinako, black sesame, and Natto. Try them all... Natto is an acquired taste with health benefits
せんとくんミニ四駆 Request content removal
The ohagi was seriously delicious Buy some ohagi in the afternoon to enjoy with an evening drink. The ohagi and Miyagikyo highball were amazing My friend ate two servings of natto mochi by himself, so I'll go buy natto mochi and kinako mochi next time
チェリー・キャミュキャミュ Request content removal
While traveling from Tokyo to Sendai, From Sendai Station, I took a bus to Super Saichi, a shop run by housewives famous for Ohagi. Apparently you can buy it at Sendai Station depending on the day of the week, but it was a Sunday, so there was no sale. It takes about 30 minutes from bus stop number 63 and gets off at Akiu Onsen Sakan-mae. It's just a short walk away. After getting on the bus, I bought a round-trip discount ticket for 1,600 yen. The parking lot is very large, and there are a lot of people who come by their own cars. When I arrived at the store after 10 o'clock, there was a long line from the ohagi section inside the store to the entrance. Ohagi was constantly replenished, so I didn't have to worry about running out of stock. I can't help but reach for the delicious-looking side dishes. By the time I left the store, there was a long line outside. It was delicious at home. The charm of this ohagi is the incredible amount of azuki beans, kinako, and sesame around the sticky rice. As for the taste, it's very simple and delicious, like something your grandma would have made. The volume is also incredible. Still, one piece costs 140 yen. For someone like me who loves ohagi, it's worth going all the way!
Delicatessen
$$$$ Price range per person up to JPY 1,500
Yakushi-23 Akiumachi Yumoto
Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
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Yakushi-23 Akiumachi Yumoto, Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Features
Сredit cards accepted No delivery Takeaway Parking
Opening hours
SundaySun 9AM-7PM
MondayMon 9AM-7PM
TuesdayTue 9AM-7PM
WednesdayWed Closed
ThursdayThu 9AM-7PM
FridayFri 9AM-7PM
SaturdaySat 9AM-7PM
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