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2026.09.16

The Moonlight of the Mid-Autumn Festival: Discovering Culinary Harmony and Spiritual Fulfillment in a Private Room

Hello. I’m the PR representative for Rakuzo—all-private-room restaurant—Sendai Aoba-dori Branch.

As we gaze up at the clear, starry night sky of the Mid-Autumn Festival, it’s the time of year when we find ourselves longing for a place of peace and tranquility. Today, focusing on the theme of “pairing drinks with food”—something we hold dear at our restaurant—we’d like to share our thoughts on the emotional fulfillment that comes from the private space of a private dining room.

 

Silence Sharpens the Sense of Taste

The reason we are committed to providing private rooms for every table is our desire to offer an environment where guests can fully immerse themselves in the dish before them. In a space enclosed by walls and doors—isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world—external stimuli such as visual and auditory distractions are minimized, naturally sharpening your sense of taste and smell. For example, you can savor the delicate flavors of dishes meticulously crafted by our chefs, as well as the inherent umami of the ingredients, without any distractions. This serene environment transforms a simple meal into a luxurious moment of self-reflection. In the pauses between conversations with loved ones, when you suddenly find yourself savoring the lingering aftertaste of the meal, the private dining room will serve as a stage that etches that experience deeper into your heart as a vivid memory.

 

Unlimited Drink Plans Offer Greater Freedom of Choice

To help you get the most out of the joy of food and drink pairing, we offer two all-you-can-drink plans: “Standard” and “Premium.” The Premium plan, in particular, features a selection of approximately 100 varieties, and its greatest strength is that it allows you to freely choose the perfect drink to match your mood or the flavors of the day’s meal. For example, you can pair a full-bodied dish with a rich, complex spirit, or a light, refreshing dish with a crisp, light drink—it’s like an experiment where you explore your own “golden ratio.” For those who love alcohol, having such a diverse selection—even within an all-you-can-drink format—is a great delight. Spending time in the privacy of a private room, experimenting to your heart’s content with the pairings of drinks and food, is a special experience you won’t find anywhere else.

 

A Special Evening's Story Woven by the Space

Our restaurant’s layout is designed to accommodate a wide range of occasions, from small to large groups. Our private rooms with sunken hearths, available for parties of two or more, are perfect for intimate gatherings, while our individually partitioned private rooms—accommodating groups of 4 to 12—offer the ideal sense of space for any occasion, whether dining with friends or hosting a business event. In addition, our private event space, which can accommodate up to 50 guests, creates a special atmosphere for large-scale banquets without compromising the sense of togetherness. A key feature of our restaurant is that by selecting a private room with the ideal size for your group, you can enjoy your meal in a relaxed setting without feeling cramped. No matter the occasion, the peace of mind that comes from having “your own private space” tailored to your group size is sure to create irreplaceable memories for our guests.

Store Information

All private rooms RAKUZO Sendai Aobadori

address (e.g. of house)
〒980-0021
Reception 2F, Sendai Ekimae Building, 3-1-20 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
1F BIGECHO
Access
1 minute walk from JR Sendai Station West Exit
Sendai Municipal Subway Namboku Line Sendai Station, Exit North 2, 1 min. walk
1 minute walk from North Exit 2 of JR Aobadori Station on the JR Senseki Line.
Phone number
050-2018-8939
Business Hours
17:00-23:30
(L.O. 22:30 / Drink L.O. 23:00)

Banquets can be held before business hours! (Early and late discounts available)
regular closing day
without a holiday
Average budget
4,000 yen (regular average)/4,300 yen (banquet average)
settlement
▼ Credit Cards
VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UnionPay, Discover
▼ QR payment
PayPay, d-Pay, au PAY, Rakuten Pay, Merpay, Alipay, WeChat Pay
▼ Traffic IC
PASMO, Suica, Kitaca, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken
▼ Electronic Money
iD, QUICPay

The registration number of the invoice system is printed on receipts and receipts.
Registration number: T6010701005431
Total number of seats
175 seats
Horigotatsu seating available, couples seats available
Banquet Max.
50 persons
chartering
20 to 50 persons (when seated)
Non-Smoking/Smoking
Smoking allowed Smoking room available
(Smoking area is available separately from the seating area.)
parking lot
nil
Wi-Fi
nil

There is an appetizer as a seat charge (included in the course price).
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