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Pinpon

Rating82SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Introduced in multiple media as the local residents' favorite izakaya representing Kesennuma.
122 Tabelog reviews, Yahoo 4.18.
Even on weekdays, regularly full of regular customers.
Migration media says 'When it comes to izakaya in Kesennuma, it's Pinpon.' Exceptional value with affordable Sanriku seafood.
No sakura suspicion (long track record, many specific dish reviews).
Popular Dishes
Tuna yukhoe
鮪のユッケ
Sashimi platter
刺身盛り合わせ
Sea squirt with vinegar
ホヤ酢
Mouka shark heart
モウカの星(モウカザメの心臓)
Grilled tuna jaw
鮪カマ焼き
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A local favorite izakaya near Kesennuma fishing port. Known as 'the izakaya in Kesennuma' and bustling with regulars even on weekdays. Fresh Sanriku seafood at affordable prices. Also serves local delicacies like shark heart (mouka no hoshi).

122 Tabelog reviews, Yahoo 4.18. Many reviews saying 'unbelievably fresh and cheap', 'the holy ground for drinking in Kesennuma', 'so popular the counter can't be reserved.' Also praised by migration media like Tohoku I-Turn.

Business Hours
Mon – Sat17:00-21:00
SunClosed
Regular HolidaySunday
Phone0226-23-7007Call
Access
Counter seats cannot be reserved. Cash only. Japanese only. Expect crowds; arrive early.
1-2-3 Minami-cho, Kesennuma City, Miyagi
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Pinpon

Rating82SCORE
Popular Dishes
Tuna yukhoe
鮪のユッケ
Sashimi platter
刺身盛り合わせ
Sea squirt with vinegar
ホヤ酢
Mouka shark heart
モウカの星(モウカザメの心臓)
Grilled tuna jaw
鮪カマ焼き
Business Hours
Mon – Sat17:00-21:00
SunClosed
Regular HolidaySunday
Access
Counter seats cannot be reserved. Cash only. Japanese only. Expect crowds; arrive early.
1-2-3 Minami-cho, Kesennuma City, Miyagi
Phone0226-23-7007
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Introduced in multiple media as the local residents' favorite izakaya representing Kesennuma.
122 Tabelog reviews, Yahoo 4.18.
Even on weekdays, regularly full of regular customers.
Migration media says 'When it comes to izakaya in Kesennuma, it's Pinpon.' Exceptional value with affordable Sanriku seafood.
No sakura suspicion (long track record, many specific dish reviews).
82SCORE
What a score of 82 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A local favorite izakaya near Kesennuma fishing port. Known as 'the izakaya in Kesennuma' and bustling with regulars even on weekdays. Fresh Sanriku seafood at affordable prices. Also serves local delicacies like shark heart (mouka no hoshi).

122 Tabelog reviews, Yahoo 4.18. Many reviews saying 'unbelievably fresh and cheap', 'the holy ground for drinking in Kesennuma', 'so popular the counter can't be reserved.' Also praised by migration media like Tohoku I-Turn.

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