Where to eat: the 50 best restaurants in Otaru

The seafood is very fresh and sweet. Their good quality speaks all. They are delicately prepared and the sushi are amazing. The sea urchins are rich and full of taste of the ocean, they are very good. The steamed egg and the tempura are also made to perfection. The staff are nice and welcoming. However, given the extremmmeeely long waiting, the high prices and unparalleled small portions, I doubt if it is worthwhile.

Tried the sushi platter. Really authentic method of preparation, wasabi in between rice and fish. Tasted really fresh and the portion of the fish it's on par with other sushi shops. Tried their specialty fish sperm sac (shirako) as apparantly it's a seasonal cuisine. Tasted really creamy and umami. It's not as fishy as umi (sea urchin). Service from them is top notch. No issues with that. Only downside is you might need to wait, we waited around 30mins as we visited around 1pm. But they have a comfortable area for waiting. Overall will definitely visit again but might do a reservation first before hand.

Came to have lunch and it was quite the experience. We were greeted and seated very quickly. The staff confirmed our reservation and walked us through the meal course. They were very attentive and helped refill our drinks consistently. Food was very well presented and tasted very delicious.

We traveled a long way to visit this renowned restaurant, only to experience differential treatment. I’m not being overly critical—we were among the first group seated, with five people in total (three of us and two Japanese guests). We all ordered the omakase course for 15,180 yen. Since we were seated close to the young, bespectacled chef preparing the fish, we could clearly observe from the sashimi course onward that he intentionally reserved the two best and largest portions, while the rest of us received inferior cuts of fish with smaller servings. At first, I thought the chef was distributing randomly, but with each dish, those two larger portions consistently went to the Japanese guests—too coincidental to be unintentional. For example, when it came to shellfish, the three of us shared one piece cut into three portions, while the neighboring guests each received a half-piece of the same ingredient. This happened with every dish, including tuna and sea urchin. It was truly baffling. I won’t be returning.

We were told that there is a waiting time of 15 to 30min for a table when we walked in, however we got it less than 15 min. We enjoyed the experience and the quality of food. The sashimi is awesome and fresh.

My first visit to this Sushi house was in May 2008. I returned in November 2025, because of my 2008 impressions. Physically, the exterior looked familiar enough to be instantly recognizable from a nearly 18 year old memory. Internally, the decor and layout is far more modern and refined than it was in 2008. Service was attentive, skilled, (naturally polite at Japanese service levels,) pleasantly timed tea refills - no asking, the staff just knew about when to refresh the tea cup, and friendly. The staff even attempted to interact in English & supplied English-language menus before they accommodated my desire for Japanese-language interactions. The Sushi chef, also, attempted some English before joining me using Japanese. The chef was personable & not at all aloof. He was open to questions regarding the varieties of seafood and rice used in the meal. The food was great. The Hokkaido rice used with the sushi & deconstructed nigiri (uni & ikura) was particularly delicious with near creamy outer texture. Each seafood item was noticeably fresh and crossed several mouth feels from melt in your mouth to hearty-bite-down maguro. I am looking forward to returning before 2042.

It was my first time trying omakase, and it was an amazing experience! The sushi was fresh and beautifully prepared. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and they tried their best to explain each dish in English, which really helped me enjoy it even more. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Otaru. I’ll definitely come back again!

Tried the white soy Ramen that limit to 20 per day. Shop opens at 11am sharp n if you wanna try they limited Ramen, you need to be at 11am Texture of noodles is firm and bouncy. Broth is rich and flavourful soup, i believed its prepared for a long time Free parking is available Refer to pic first

First time visiting Otaru on a sunny lunch hour. I did my research and found Saidai Ramen — parking is right off the main road, super easy to access. This time of year the street looks pretty empty, but the shop had a few customers and I got seated right away. I ordered the salt flavor ramen with added chashu and egg — very tasty and satisfying (though might lean a bit salty for some). Portion and quality hit the spot. No ramen vending machine here — you order directly from the waitress, who speaks English and is very friendly. The shop overall felt welcoming and easy for travelers. Another great lunch, I’ll recommend this spot to anyone visiting Otaru.

nice piping hot bowl of noodles. best for winter time. the broth is thick and u can add extra condiments like ginger or chili spices

Didn't get the white soy sauce because they ran out of it but the regular soy sauce and soybean paste were bomb. Chashu was amazing and the noodles were firm and chewy. Update: got the white soy sauce ramen and it was AMAZING. Worth getting here when they open to have it. They have an even better chashu that goes with it

One of my top picks for ramen restaurants I have ever been to is this Japanese one. Ramen with a unique taste. The portions of meat and ramen are substantial and delicious. Not only is the broth reasonably priced, but it tastes really different. The building itself is fascinating, so it is definitely something you should try when you visit Otaru, the interior made of wood and having a high ceiling. You can take your time enjoying your meal because it is a little-known hidden gem that not many tourists see.

A very humble restaurant that serves authentic traditional ramen in every way. Every slurp of the ramen was a delight. It was our first experience with the white soya sauce ramen which is their popular one that has only 20 servings each day. Indeed it was exceptionally delicious. Highly recommend this ramen restaurant if you are in Otaru.

Had a small wait when we arrived. Moved rather quickly. The ramen was all delicious, but their real winner had to be their limited white miso ramen which has a set number of bowls. When it’s out, it’s out! Also had their staff lunch item which is a tuna Mayo over rice. Simple, delicious.

Wonderful, traditional feeling Soba restaurant. Staggered seating (so as not to overwhelm the kitchen I would assume) but attentive staff made the wait pleasant. Food was excellent and very reasonably priced for the quality.

One of the best Soba restaurants with amazing Tempura and Uni (sea urchin) The cold soba was chewy and the hot soba smooth The Uni (sea urchin) tasted great and fresh All pieces of Tempura tasted amazing Go for the Hokkaido noodles as they tasted better than imported noodles

23.10.25 (Dinner) We waited approximately 30 minutes for a table, which was understandable given how busy the restaurant was. The crowd comprised a good mix of locals and tourists, a sign of the restaurant’s popularity. Our group ordered three tempura sets and one pork bowl set, along with two side dishes – squid and pork belly. We chosen the Jimono-ko (local) over Nami-ko (imported). The soba quality was commendable, and the hot broth stood out with its rich, well-balanced flavor. The pork bowl was satisfying, with tender meat and a pleasant savory balance that wasn’t overly salty. The pork belly side dish was particularly memorable — tender, flavorful, and reminiscent of dong po rou, a Chinese-style braised pork. It was an unexpected highlight of the meal. However, the tempura was less impressive. The batter lacked the crispiness we anticipated and turned rather soft, especially after being dipped into the broth. As for the squid, is not worth it. The texture lacked the chewy and freshness. Service was another strong point. The staff were friendly, attentive, and able to communicate effectively in English, making the dining experience smooth and welcoming. Overall, it was an enjoyable dinner with quality soba and excellent side dishes. While the tempura and squid fell short of expectations, the overall experience was pleasant and still worth a visit for soba lovers. I would had given a 5 star if not for the tempura and squid. Total bill: ¥9,250.

We went during off-peak hours and did not have to wait in line. My parents and I ordered: Chicken donburi, zen-tori(?), 5-dish soba, udon and hot soba. Absolutely loved everything. Interior is very well done. Soba noodle is not the typical, retail soba you’d find in foreign countries or supermarkets. Some may not like the texture like my mother, but you can tell that the food is very clean and authentic. Im the one who wants to experience the most authentic food in respective countries so I was very happy with the food. Try to come during off peak hours to avoid lines.

Perfectly done top quality soba from Hokkaido Soup is unique, not salty, leaves that tasty after feel You are given the water that was used to boil the soba, drink it, lots of vitamins as they say

authentic soba experience! get the local flour that is used as that was so tasty and chewy. gets crowded very fast so recommended to go early, just before opening time.

Soba was fresh and light. Staff were polite and attentive. Nice environment too. Definitely recommended.

This appears to be the second most popular place in the market. We had 45 minute wait for 12 parties ahead of us in line, for a party of 2 during lunch. Although the donburi rice bowl portion seemed small, it was very tasty. Actually my favorite portions of the meals were actually the grilled fish! The shrimp and sable fish were the stars of our meals IMHO. Ultra affordable for the large portions, I'd come back for this alone!

We came here at 12.30pm and waited for an hour, but i think it's worth the wait! The staffs were friendly and polite even though the place is crowded and busy. The sable fish is really awesome! Donburi bowl with crab, roe and sea urchin were fresh. Overall, it's a wonderful food experience.

Chose this restaurant due to its high rating on Google map, and relatively less long queue. Waited for around 30-45mins before getting a seat. Order made by iPad; before entering, staff already informed it may take up to 35-40 mins before food was ready. The restaurant was packed but spacious, making waiting not too torturing. I ordered assorted Maguro sashimi, and crab soup. The otoro was really surprising that the fat and meat were in great balance, it melted once being chewed and the fish taste spread in mouth. The read tuna meat was lean and chewy, no fishy smell, but could not say it was very fabulous. The crab soup came with 3-4 crab legs and half a crab. While I expected the soup would be strongly flavored as the extract of crab, the seasoning onion had a flavor that was too strong and masked the crab flavor. The crab was kind of fresh, but could not rate it as having very high standard. Total ¥2900. While expecting more from the sashimi and crab soup, I was a bit disappointed.

The best seafood bowl I've ever had. The wait was about 15 minutes. I came on a Wed and there was no line at all. As soon as I sit, the food came out quickly. The seasonal sashimi fish is excellent. Strongly recommend!

Arrived on a weekday around 11AM and came across this shop with a smaller queue. We were seated in about 15mins. A long queue started around 11:30AM. We’re traveling with our baby and the staff have been so sweet, offering toys and engaging with our baby. The rice bowls and hairy crab are so fresh! Highly recommend the hairy crab! So soft and sweet! Would definitely come back!

Great value seafood spot! Huge portions - especially the seafood don. Also offers grilled fish, oysters & sashimi. Popular with tourists, so expect a wait. Worth it if you want quantity over quality! 🐟🍣

Seafood was fresh with reasonable pricing! Had an enjoyable meal overall. you will need to get a number by punching in the number of pax at the tablet beside the store and wait for your number to be called.

Excellent gyoza here. The soup base is a bit salty but very flavorful, ramen is very nice texture. Very long waiting time to get a table. We waited 1.5 hours to get a table. Only have 10 seat counter!

I just had the best ramen in Otaru 🍜, and I'm still dreaming about it! The owner is a true superhuman 💪, handling everything from cooking to cleaning with amazing speed. The meat and ramen were superb 👌, making it an unforgettable meal. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! Otaru is such a charming town 🏡, and this ramen experience made it even better.

Ramen Tokaiya in Otaru is a must-visit for ramen enthusiasts and families alike. Known for its rich, flavorful broth and springy noodles, the restaurant offers a satisfying, hearty meal perfect for the chilly Hokkaido weather. The miso-based ramen is a standout, boasting a deep umami taste, and the generous toppings, like tender chashu and perfectly cooked eggs, enhance the overall experience. The establishment is child-friendly, with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere that caters well to families. The staff are accommodating, and the menu offers options that can suit children’s palates. Coupled with its warm ambiance and delicious food, Ramen Tokaiya is an excellent choice for a family meal in Otaru. Visiting during off-peak hours is recommended as it can get busy.

I wandered into this store after seeing the absurd lines at Sankaku Market, and the heavy snow outside. This is a small ramen store, with counter seating for about 10-12 people, divided with a privacy barrier every 2 seats. They serve three types of ramen (soy sauce, miso, and a specialty BBQ pork miso), as well as rice and gyoza. I got the normal miso ramen, an order of gyoza, and a beer. The ramen came out w/ a small spoon of spicy miso, that you can add to your bowl, should you wish. The broth was flavorful, and filled with small chunks of flame-charred pork, which added a wonderful bitter and savory taste. The gyoza were crispy on the bottom and soft up top (pork and cabbage filled). Overall, a great meal, but just be prepared for a wait, due to the limited counter seating. There is only a singular chef, so it takes a bit of time for customers to cycle through. Total cost was 2,050 yen for me.

The miso ramen from Tokaiya with garlic barbecued pork was definitely one of best in Otaru. The broth of this ramen was flavourful, rich, and very savoury, along with perfectly cooked noodles. The gyoza on the other hand was a little average in comparison. This Japanese ramen place was pack during lunch hour, so be prepare to wait in line or come early!

Im not a ramen lover but the soup was rich, fried pork was crispy and yummy! Please note that the shop operates by one and only person - the owner. It takes a while to get the seat.

Of the many ramen shops in the area, I’m so happy to have spent my calories at Tokaiya, This shop is run by one chef and his assistant. Speciality is the miso pork, dumplings were made & cooked perfectly too. The ramen had the perfect amount of salt, fat and umami. Noticed that if you order the soy sauce ramen a different type of noodle is used. Queued up before the shop was opened, suggest to get there early as possible.

This company had many locations in Otaru. I have to say their cheese cake (Camembert) and custard were amazing but can work on their coffee. Over all Otaru coffee place was not as good as Sapporo. In any case, people should try their cheese cake and custard in the little glass cup.

LeTAO’s main store is one of Otaru’s most famous sweet spots. The ground floor is filled with cakes and souvenirs, while the second floor café serves their world-famous Double Fromage cheesecake with tea in a cozy space. There’s even an observation deck with views of the town. The café is very popular, so expect a long queue, especially on weekends. Good news for travelers, the store is foreign-friendly, and some staff speak English, Chinese and Thai making it easy to order and enjoy. A must-visit for dessert lovers.

A place filled with warmth, sweet and cream aroma! Cafe in the 2nd floor is always full, offers cake and drink set. We ordered a 3 cake set, Strawberry, chestnut and grape cream cakes, silky and flavorful. Regretted ordering Americano, which was too watery. Should have ordered its aromatic tea. The portions are quite small, if you are expecting a Americano Starbucks size, order triple!

The taste was pretty average considering its reputation. It wasn’t bad, but I honestly don’t understand why this place is so popular. It’s definitely not worth waiting in a long line for — both the desserts and the coffee were just okay.

I tried the soft serve at the LeTAO main store in Otaru, but it was not as impressive as expected. Although the cone looked lovely and the texture was smooth, the flavour itself was disappointing. The ice cream had a noticeable milk-powder smell and taste, rather than the clean, fresh dairy richness you usually find in Hokkaido soft serve. It felt a little artificial, lacking depth and that true milky sweetness. Considering LeTAO’s reputation for high-quality cheesecakes and pastries, the soft serve fell short. A nice photo, perhaps, but the taste simply didn’t match the brand’s name.

My family and I as first time foreign tourists in Otaru were excited to visit the LeTAO here as it originated from Otaru. So, we decided to have some of its desserts at its cafe that's located on the upper level of the store here. While we had to wait for our turn to be seated, it was well worth the wait as the desserts were not only pretty but also pretty yummy. Service here was friendly and attentive. The dining ambience was okay and could have been better if the air-conditioning here was cooler to cope with the dining crowd and warmish weather.

Very nice cakes! It is the most famous cake shop in Otaru or Hokkaido, best known for the signature cheese cake. The ice cream was tasty too!

Sankaku Market is amazing for seafood lovers! Everything is super fresh, and the seafood bowls are loaded with flavor. Most important price is reasonable. The live scallop was unforgettable — sweetness and freshness on another level. Definitely a must-try if you’re here. Fuiyoh

It's quite an easy destination from JR Otaru station, just use the left exit and walk aside. There're so many fresh seafood-donburi restaurant all around.

Must come if you're around the Otaru region! It is a very small seafood market. But it is an experience seeing so many live king crabs and snow crabs. Some of them are almost as big as a human arm! Note that most of the crabs are from Russia and if you want the ones caught in Japan, it will be a little more expensive. We also tried the oysters which were fresh delicious as well. The best way to eat fresh seafood is just to request for it to be steamed. You taste so much sweetness in the meat.

The place is not as big as Tsukiji market in Tokyo or Nishiki market in Kyoto, but I am satisfied with their fresh seafood. Their salmon and uni were sweet 😋 I ordered the hairy crab 🦀 and it was so meaty and delicious. Pricey though but was worth the experience. Oh just a reminder!! Be ready with your cash as they only accept cash and Pay Pay. Bring your mini fan also, although they provided us with mini fan while waiting. Weather was like 34 degrees when we visited.

Size-wise, Sankaku Market is much smaller than the one in Busan, Korea. But the big difference is the Japanese culinary treatment — after you pick your seafood and choose the shop, they prepare it so beautifully. And the best part? It’s only a 2-minute walk from Otaru Station.

A very narrow market, so it felt quite crowded when I visited. The location is super convenient as it’s very close to Otaru Station. Most of the shops sell seafood, and almost every stall displays huge king crabs right at the front. The prices I saw ranged from 10,000 to 12,000 yen per kg. I managed to get a 1.2 kg crab for 10,000 yen without even bargaining—though I heard you should bargain here, but I didn’t. There are actually two entrances to the market. I accidentally used the one farther from Otaru Station, not knowing there’s a much closer entrance right beside the station. So take note if you’re visiting!

Sansaku Market is a must-visit for fresh Hokkaido flavors, friendly vendors, and a lively, local experience. Highly recommended for both tourists and food enthusiasts!

A must-visit for anyone craving delicious fried chicken in true form. Conveniently located near the Otaru Canal and shopping streets, it’s easy to find and perfect for a lunch stop. The restaurant has comfortable seating with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Their famous half-fried chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned just right—it truly lives up to its reputation. Portions are generous and great value for money. Some parkings for the shop available around the area as well.

Had a late snack at about 4.30pm. Could get a seat immediately. Food arrived after about 5 minutes. Ordered the half chicken and karaage. Both were excellent and freshly fried. Very juicy, crispy and simply seasoned well.

A group of 9 people visited on a monday night for dinner at around 7pm. There is a small waiting room at the entrance and we had to wait for around 5 minutes to get a table. We actually got a private room. Once we went to the room and called out one of the staff to order, only to find out that we are supposed to order at the main reception (there's one each in each floor) showing our table number. After about 15 minutes we starte receiving our food. The food wasn't bad, but not sure what's all hype about it.

I heard it’s a restaurant with over 70 years of history, famous for its fried chicken. They also serve sashimi and sushi. The fried chicken and chicken skin are especially delicious. The waiting area has a charming, retro vibe — it feels like stepping back into the old days.

It was cool to finally experience the Naruto fried chicken here in Otaru. We got the half chicken set, fried chicken and gyoza. The chicken was crispy and well seasoned (I think it was brined). The gyoza was about standard and nothing special. All the fried food can get a bit heavy so a drink to chase/cut the grease and heaviness is recommended. We enjoyed the vibe of the interior and the price was very reasonable for the amount of food we received. If I was to do it again, I would not add the additional fried chicken as it felt a bit redundant. I would order something else instead. The menu has a variety of food to choose from aside from the chicken dishes.

Was recommended to this place as it is famous and popular in the area. Was solely disappointed with their speciality fried chicken. We made the mistake of ordering a half chicken and a chicken set. Both were came with the same half chicken but the set came with rice, soup and pickles. The fried chicken was salty. That is about the only seasoning on the chicken. So it is better to order the set where you can mix the chicken with the rice to balance out the saltiness of the chicken. On the positive side the chicken skin is crispy. More impressively the chicken is not oily. The meat tenderness and juiciness is average. The price is very affordable. The restaurant is popular so be prepared to wait a while for your table and food.

You queue up at the machine and there’s a separate room in the front where you can wait for your number on the screen. Once you sit, you have a table card and you order at the counter and wait for your food. The chicken was salty but that’s to be expected since we eat with rice. I liked the chicken set meal more than the kaarage and chicken skin skewer or fried rice. I didn’t like the fried rice too much.

Definitely recommend coming to Moliere if in Sapporo city. The food was spectacular, just as good as my first visit 2 years ago. The beef is out of this world. Looking forward to return again soon. Regret I was in such a rush that I didn't have time to dress up appropriately for the occasion to enjoy the experience, next time definitely will be more aware. These days everyone so casual that visiting such beautiful places should be more respected. Yes I will be more aware next time. :) Thank you Hiro for looking after us so well. Truly enjoyed the evening.

We were lucky enough to walk-in and snag a table for two without a reservation - and it was a fantastic meal. Each course was absolutely delicious, brought out efficiently, executed precisely, with mostly local ingredients but with French techniques. Service was very attentive and impeccable. One of our favourite meals of our Japan trip

food was truly one of a kind and the service was excellent!! the prix fixed menus included nearly 10+ unique dishes that were perfectly crafted and presented. every dish was executed beautifully with an origin story, how to eat it, and what ingredients were in it. all the ingredients were local to hokkaido and really felt farm to table. the corn soup and deer were my favorite! while the portions may appear small, by the end of the meal i was absolutely stuffed. highly recommend making a reservation to try this place out!

I had reserved the table earlier than one month(through the phone call). The restaurant is located nearby Hokkaido Shrine. I love their warm welcome and cozy atmosphere. The staff were extremely kind. I had the Hokkaido course menu for dinner. My favorite dish was venison, it was so juicy, tender, and aromatic. All the seafood dishes were also tasty. They were good at pastry too, their tart, butter, and bread were flavorful. After I finished my meal, The staff offered their help to book me a taxi. It was a wonderful dinner experience in Hokkaido.

Booked way in advance and happy to have enjoyed the experience. Very cozy and super attentive friendly environment. We had the 18,000 yen course and was delicious from beginning to the end. Staff will go out of their way to explain everything in detail (English if needed) Loved everything but the pine smoked beef was insanely tender and fragrant. One of the best ever I had! The wine selection is decent with local choices which was great. They only have 6-7 tables and dinner was super enjoyable. They make sure each table is attended to. Very nice touch and food came out on time and the flow was all well timed. Definitely highly recommend this cozy, unpretentious restaurant with delicious fresh local ingredients. Really enjoyed it. Thank you 🙏

Residing in a quaint spot out of the centre of Sapporo, this 3 star michelin restaurant that brings out arguably the best products of Hokkaido to the discerning guests. We ordered the 18000 yen dinner and I personally had the best time of my life. Staff were helpful in guiding us through the menu in English. The best dish had to be the medium rare steak. Fragrant, tender and perfectly cooked. The second best dish was the hairy crab served with rice and cream cheese. Perfectly seasoned and blended well with rice. Overall, I would give a score of 9 out of 10 for this restaurant.

Hands down one of my favourite dining experiences. The service was impeccable, and our servers were very friendly. The food and presentation was excellent, my favourites being the crab risotto, venison and the strawberry dessert. I can't believe what we were offered for the price we paid.

We really enjoyed our lunch here. The seafood was super fresh, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked. Ordering a set per person along with some grilled seafood was more than enough to leave us full and satisfied. The sight and the smell of the grilled fish while waiting in line was a nice touch and kept us excited for the meal ahead. Sashimi is great. Parking is conveniently located just across from the restaurant, making it easy to access. Despite the popularity, we didn’t have to wait long for the food, and everything came out quickly. The atmosphere is casual yet lively, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. A wonderful place to enjoy delicious seafood in Japan—highly recommended for both travelers and locals.

Their food is superb! So fresh and very well cooked. Their grilled fish and scallop are really really on point. It’s worth going to though the restaurant is a bit far from Otaru canal and the center. Parking lot is available in front of the restaurant. The restaurant owner and staff are so nice and welcoming.

A local Japanese seafood restaurant. Hilighted in the grilled seafood and good qaulity ingredients. The food was delicious but quite slow service. Available both normal table and floor table. Parking lot in front of the restaurant. The price was cheap but unreasonable in some menus. Cash only.

It wasn't until I got home that I realized how awkward the situation was.However, my elder sister resolved it with her wisdom. The grilled fish and sea urchin rice definitely deserve high praise, as they are a perfect match for the beautiful scenery.

the seafood was super fresh! sashimi had great variety and had lots of unique cuts i wouldn’t have been able to get anywhere else!

The food was great. Every dishes tasted really good. Ingredients were fresh and perfectly cooked. Plenty of parking spaces.

Great restaurant in term of quality, value and price. Far from Otaru main attraction but worth to visit. Reservation is required on the peak time.

I went to Otaru with my brother! We had a great time! It had a scandanavian vibe with finger food, lot of pasta and beer from the tap! The staff is really friends as with all people in Japan! I was hoping for some Japanese food but didn't get there! So go there for the vibe and the view of the canal and of course the beer! There's also merchandise shopping! Food is good enough to get by

In my opinion you go here for the German ambiance. The beer and food were ok. It's cool to sit there with a beer and enjoy the German hall feel with robots going around serving people. We had french fries and a corn pizza. Both were somewhat undercooked to our standards and tasted ok. I would go back in the future to grab a beer upstairs but that would be about it.

It might be reasonable to judge a brewery solely on the quality of its beer, but the seafood paella was a dish that shouldn't have been sold. All the food in Hokkaido was excellent during our five-night, six-day stay, so this is... Well, I guess that's part of the trip.

Nice place to enjoy beer and the condiment. Its soft and enjoyable. You can enjoy some condiments also. They have from sausage, etc. In here you can see the proses of making the beer at the top of this place.

The beer tastes good. The food is so so…the most impressive is mozzarella cheese on French toast. The overall atmosphere is good.

The menú has a variety of items but nothing out of the ordinary. Seasoning was missed. Beer was excellent. We ordered pasta Bolognese( bland, Beef was generous )schnitzel ( ok), Roast pork ( little sauce, so so!)

Nice place and decoration is good. The food is decent and the beers have sizes and the largest mug is really impressive.

Nice and cozy place to stop for a real sushi! The restaurant is just the opposite of the Otaru canal and its tourist information center.

The tuna/tora sashimi was not fresh enough and it made me diarrhea for two days after this dinner! Location is nice but really not worth to pay such quality of food!!!

A sushi a-la-carte will help you call a night in Otaru. This time I have ordered “Tuna”, “Middle Fatty Tuna”, and “Fatty Tuna” for a full spectrum taste of Tuna, and they were equally in good taste but I will pick the Fatty one and the original tuna for a distinctive taste comparison; the “Big botan shrimp” was so fresh and you would be lured to call for another round.

Free WiFi upon request. Food quality was good and fresh. Sets were value for money. Friendly and attentive service. Very good dining experience.

I was fortunate to secure a seat offering a delightful view of Otaru's canal. Throughout my dining, I could hear the staff handling continuous reservations. The seafood and sushi served were exceptionally fresh, and the standout dish was definitely the flavorful squid.

I would like to give a better rating, but given my different sushi experiences while staying in Otaru, I cannot give more than 2 stars. Let's start with the good points. The shop atmosphere is nice and I was lucky enough to seat by the window with a view on the Otaru canal. Fish was fresh. Now let's move to the bad points... The food itself. This place felt a bit expensive. For this price, one could expect a better ratio between fish and rice. I mean by that more fish and less rice.

For the price and quality of sushi we got, we will definitely go back if we ever visit Otaru again. We ordered a bunch of sushi and steak. The service was relatively good and the place is nice. It was a bit hard at first to find the restaurant because the sign is all in Japanese. There is no actual sign that says “ Masazushi Zenan”.

I could only reserve the omakase lunch online and it costed me around 3800 yen for 2 people to reserve the seats online. Honestly, the sushi was not surprising but I guess the dinner omakase would be better. The price of the lunch was 7000 yen per person. It was cheap but I expect more. Hope they would provide different but more expensive menu for better experience.

The experience was outstanding, featuring incredibly fresh and traditional sushi that thrilled our taste buds. 🌊 Oishiiii! We highly recommend it for any sushi enthusiast!🍣

Simply the best nigiri we had in Hokkaido.

I came for the Michelin 2 Star recognition. We were the first batch of customers to walk in by 11:00, without reservation we were seated in the private room instead of the sushi bar that I would much preferred. A set menu with 12 sushi at chef’s selection were served. Fish and seafood were deliciously prepared, however I found sushi rice to be a bit tough for my liking. Miso soup was nice and in the lighter side of the miso taste. Overall nice and good value for a 2 star.

Very friendly staff and excellent nigiri omakase experience for 5000 yen (12 pieces) for lunch. Walked in at 1130 when the restaurant opened without a reservation on a Wed. Missed one photo of the Chu Toro but caught the rest in the photos attached. Uni were firm to touch and creamy in the mouth. Saba did not taste fishy at all. All indicators that the fish is very very fresh.

Fresh seafood from otaru and hokkaido isalnd tastes really good . Especially uni kunkanmaki was extraordinary good. The chef and waiter were kind and if a guest can speak japanese, there would be a specific explain of each sushi and its orgin.

I ordered the lunch set at 5000 yen + otoro nigiri and it was magnificent. The service was superb and the taste is so good the otoro literally melt in my mouth. Definitely worth the price.

After walking around Otaru Canal, we wanted a little sweet treat and we found this ice cream place in this shopping street and we went up the stairs to the place and it felt like I just entered to someone grandparents house and it felt nice and cozy, the two older folks with not that much English were very nice and we appreciate how hard they were trying to communicate with us. We ordered two sundaes, they are kinda pricey but I overall enjoyed them and when we were ready to pay they were so sweet to us and thanked us and waved us goodbye. I would recommend this place if you’re interested in a retro style atmosphere since the store have been around for 100 years.

As everyone says, the vintage ambiance is the first thing you notice. I was saddened that there aren’t a variety of icecream flavors like the one at the Otaru Neon. Service wise, I felt slightly disrespected when I was seated first but they took a Japanese family’s order who came in after and sat later than us.

Very charming cafe. Already 100 yrs in business. Great service. Amazing ice cream and coffee. Love it. Will come back when i Otaru again. From a Singaporean living in Sapporo.

Vintage atmosphere, business ran by 2 lovely elders (thus we have to wait a while until the ice cream come to our table). The ice cream is not like the usual ice cream that you eat, I bet you never taste an ice cream like this. It has ginger&honey flavor inside (even though they don't use ginger). The price was a bit expensive though, but I think it was worth the experience.

(Tourist from Hong Kong, early March) I visited 美園 on a Monday afternoon. Otaru was not busy. Only few people on the street. We were attracted by the long history of this ice cream shop which established in 1919. The lady in the shop was very nice. Always with smile in her face. The shop has English menu. We ordered a pudding sundae and coffee sundae. The ice cream texture is between soft served and sand ice. The flavor including the taste of milk and yogurt (I actually mean Yakult), and there should be honey and some flavor like ginger and lemon peel by guess. I pretended to be the owner and joked to my boyfriend the ingredients are actually secret. After that we read a Chinese interview showing on the table mentioning exactly what i was saying. Lol. My sundae also with melon juice in it. Which melon flavor in Hokkaido is so popular and the taste is so good! (In fact the Yaburi melon is so famous and precious) The menu was written in Chinese characters which were probably the translation in the old days. In a very different way. If you know Chinese you could tell how interesting it is. Overall is a good place that I highly recommended. It is uneasy to run a business for so long. You should get to know about their history and the history of Otaru.

Odeon is nice, atmosphere is classic. But the icecream which is it's main product tastes ancient, and pales in comparison to more contemporary ice cream parlors. Also presentation needs alot of work

Was rushed to make an order and the ice cream was icy/frozen 🫤 Also be aware cash only

Went here as it was recommended by ‘Life in Japan’ article for its “great prices”, but found it to be a disappointment. My partner and I ordered 2 Kaisen Dons, 3000 yen and 2000 yen. For that price I was expecting the freshest seafood in good size portions but was disappointed to find the sashimi thinly sliced and tiny prawns (more like shrimp), and a few slithers of Uni. It didn’t look or taste as fresh as what we had in Nijo market in Sapporo. After eating the seafood my partner felt sick. Better off find a better place to eat.

I ordered the Poseidon bowl and it was delicious. I ordered the largest serving (850 yen before tax, 935 yen after) of Cana bowl. It comes with slices of fresh salmon, 2 pcs of scallop (I think), pickle, fish egg, and a soup. It was all great and worth the price.

Fantastic place for kaisendon and grilled seafood. Order the cheaper mixed kaisendon, you get all the types of seafood for a cheaper price. The grilled squid is very nicely done and the king prawns were good too. One of the cheaper dining options along this tourist trap street.

Great Donburi dishes (over rice), there is raw tuna (Maguro), raw salmon, and many other items. Service is quick and the food very good. There isn't a lot of space so you may need to wait to be seated.

Ordered the main recommendation multi sashimi rice bowl, the food is 3/5. Good price but you can get it at most places. The Ebi is not as sweet and the rice of the sashimi is a bit tough texture. If you are craving for food, go for the fried chicken instead.

We were on a day tour to Otaru under HIS travel via KKday. The tour guide mentioned to us that one of the must-eats include sea urchin (uni). We didn’t really have time and went in to this shop, in which you will notice the tourist population are slightly higher. Honestly, the uni bowl they served here are more expensive than the usual market rate else where around Hokkaido and the uni served not super fresh and slimy. Kinda disappointed. The bowl of rice super huge but you will notice some empty spots in the bowl, the rice were visible to your eye and the toppings were only surface. Customers usually don’t mind paying a more premium price if the seafood is fresh. Bad quality menu photos as I seldom take but I’m trying to stress that the price point not worth it at all.

It was my first time in the area so I can’t compare this restaurant to other restaurants. However, the food was reasonably well priced and quite tasty. They also accept multiple forms of payment such as alipay, catering to the Chinese market.

Most definitely one of the worst food experiences I’ve had in my life. For about $60 this is what you’ll get and it seems amazing right?! (TOTAL SARCASM)

26th August 2025 Simple lunch with fresh fish sashimi style Price a bit expensive compare to Sapporo Overall service is good as staff is friendly Cold beer comes with tuna side dish Seafood Don (rice in Bowl) JPY 3,300 Assorted Sushi 8 pcs JPY 2,850

Never ever visit this restaurant! So expensive but no quality. We ordered two hot pots, but the food are nothing like the pictures, and the fish only few pieces with unfresh taste . (See the pictures, this two hot pots plus 1 roast fish cost me 12000 yen) Also, I don’t understand why the cook stared at me while he came out of the kitchen. The fee was not worth also, there’s no service at all. If there’s zero star to choose, I’ll give 0 or -1 star without hesitation. This restaurant really ruined my vacation.

Was my most terrible dining experience in Japan. It was snowing hard in otaru and the first restaurant we wanted to visit had a long queue. We walked back and camr across this place. The menu said their sukiyaki beef was A5 wagyu hokkaido beef (16.000 yen for 2 pax). It was nothing like A5 wagyu hokkaido beef. We tried to question the chef on the beef quality (with language limitations). The chef insisted it was hokkaido A5 wagyu. First of all, if it really were high quality beef, it would have marbling. It did not have any sort of marbling. What it had was hard fat around the edges. Secondly, they would not just dump high quality beef like meat scraps. They would display it to the customer. Beef quality was nothing like the photo or display. The sushi and sashimi was below par. We were a party of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids) and we paid close to 50.000 yen. 16.000 x 2 (sukiyaki) = 32.000 1800 for 6 tamagos 5000 for 8 slices of salmon sashimi 4000 for 4 slices of salmon belly sushi 600 for 2 rice. Not worth it. Please walk to another restaurant. I regret not reading the reviews first.

Dun ever come to here , the chef yelled at the client when I ask him why the sukiyaki beef is already cooked into the pot. The beef is basically all fat , quality worse than sukiya . 16000 yen per pot , a totally a rip off.

The food is meh. Just one bowl of food, you can taste not all the ingredient are prepare and cook right . Example: The mantis shrimp is a bit over cooked, The salmon roe served is a bit too warm, The abanlone slice is overcook and super tough, The crab meat taste bland like store cooked frozen meat, The squid a bit overcook and slimy , The tamago and uni is so so, Only the raw shrimp, tuna belly and scallop is sweet and nice. Lol.

It’s a bit pricy in Hokkaido. The sea urchins was great but the salmon roe was on the average. If you cannot eat raw food, there were two choices of hotpot that only available in winter. I ordered the spicy one (あんこう鍋) but there was mostly veggies.

The alaskan king crab we got for 16000yen for a big one. not bad price at all. the service was nice too. they let us take a picture with the crab first before they cut it up.

We had the best king crab, uni, and shrimp of our lives at this spot. Do yourself a favor and start with their No.1 best-seller: the Sansaku-don—a perfect combo of all three in one bowl. It’s a great way to figure out which flavor hits you hardest… then go all in. For the crab, the staff will even walk you out to choose your own live crab. You get free samples and they’ll gladly snap a photo of you with your pick. They typically cook it half boiled, half grilled—both are amazing, but the boiled version won us over with its sweetness and tenderness. As for the uni and shrimp—whether as a side or a full bowl, just order them. Trust me. You won’t regret it. Friendly staff, clean for a wet market setting, and the whole experience has that lively, authentic market vibe. Highly recommend.

1.5h was worth the wait. Shortest queue of all 3 popular shops but it’s really delicious. I got the 10 toppings one and it’s really amazing. Uni & Crab is really sweet! Salmon was soft and delicious. Best donburi I ever had. The cod fish is a must order!!

The most delicious seafood. Donburi and grilled salmon were amazing. The staff were so friendly and welcoming and entertained our babies - they had a great time there.

Gor the popular 2400JPY 3 items set with shrimps, salmon roe and scallops with extra rice for 100JPY. Very good lunch and value for the money. The scallops were incredible. Recommended for a lunch in the fish market.

The wait is the shortest amongst the rest of the popular restaurants but the food is great. Seafood is fresh and rice is tasty. You write your name on the paper outside the shop and wait for your name to be called. We ordered the popular (かうつルどん)Kaosuru Don 2500 Yen and salmon Don 1600 Yen as well as the 1600 Yen set.

We went to takinami, ajidokoro and sankakutei just to determine which was the nicest and my goodness, SANKAKUTEI (with the least to no queue) WAS THE BEST (for us on that day)! Freshness, comfort of the restaurant, and the sashimi is still nice and chilled when served! We all enjoyed our bowls here the most! If you don’t know what to get, just go for the colourful bowl (1 of each item, total 10). I love the Uni and prawn and ikura and salmon and maguro.. ok almost everything was amazing! The portions are smaller than the other restaurants but the quality of the seafood is generally better. Bonus - there’s English menu!

Cozy lamb grill barbeque shop opposite the Otaru canals run by a chatty charming lady. The lamb steak and Genghis Khan (which is the entire menu) were juicy and sizzled beautifully. You can roast and cut your own meat and vegetables. The shop is tiny and seats max 8, but 6 is comfortable, with the seats opening directly out to the doors. Service is quick and pricing reasonable at 1100-1800 JPY for meaty goodness.

Good food, friendly owner. Recommend jingisukan (rice, and grilled mung bean srpouts and onion are included), grilled green onion, beer and shochu on the rock. You can only order full one portion if you order extra. I have tried several drinks including the ones mentioned above but I would not recommend the other alcoholic drinks on the menu. This place is cash only.

The lady handles all customer services by herself. We came for an early dinner and later it's full of people and waiting outside. It's not a big place but it's very comfortable. The food is just as nice.

Some say service is not good which I agreed until we visited again! The lady become much friendly! Lamb quality is not out of the world to be honest but 3 things made the restaurant awesome! 1. The griller, it’s deeper then what we usually see. When you put onion and bean spout in it, there is more space for them to cook and lamb oil is more concentrate! Thus more delicious! 2. The sauce! It’s not as salty and able to bring out the flavor of the meat! The taste is just right! Oh yes, it said it has veggie in it! 3. The charcoal. Finally, the not so friendly owner. Once you start talking to her, she is very nice indeed!!! Our daughter forgot where her hat was and the owner tried her best to help! Dealing with a lot of tourist sometime is pretty stressful, if you put yourself in her shoes, you will understand!

This place has so much character and really good price. Space is limited, but we were there at around 8 and we were seated immediately. Fresh lamb was the only option and you have to cook it yourself. The drink menu is great.

Best meal at Hokkaido during our Honeymoon! The place is quite rundown but gave a nostalgic Japanese atmosphere. The mutton is so tasty and juicy. Beansprout were so good and fresh. The lady owner is friendly and even cooked for us. Best fulfilling meal ever during winter. We miss this taste so much and will definitely return!

Cooking the lamb was so good and the sprouts were very fresh. The lady was very nice too! Must try in hokkaido!

Traditional sweet in Otaru. Looks like a small bell and filled with variety of staffing. Recommend the custard cream and green tea! Sprit lifting after a day's walk.

As first time foreign tourists in Otaru, my family and I were here today to try the local "Panju" dessert served at this cafe. We ordered quite a few "Panjus" among us along with some beverages. The "Panjus" were like a spongy bun with sweet filling therein and the flavours ranged from the local red bean paste to even camembert cheese. My family and I enjoyed our choice of pretty looking "Panjus" at this cafe. The service and the dining ambience here were also very good.

Good stop after a day of walking. This old bank now offers some pasteries, souvenirs and coffee. I enjoyed the architecture while enjoying my coffee, much of it is original.

Cheese and custard are very delicious

Lovely potato cakes. One of thr best cake i had in Japan.

The Panju is very delicious!

2nd visit here, think the must order will be the smashed red bean, it's really yummy. The rest are also nice. 120 Yen each. Delightful snack before you kick start the shopping or in the afternoon snack

The food quality and portion are worth a lot more than its price tag. A pasta for ¥1000+ is a steal. With 3 adults, 1 child, we spent 10,000 including starter, pasta and dessert.i had the swimming crab pasta and it’s amazing. I wasn’t expecting a whole crab but it just came like this! A pleasant surprise.

Amazing food at great value with friendly service. Ordered the blue crab pasta in tomato cream sauce, and it came with juicy chunks of sweet crab cooked in its shell. The appetiser platter consisting of salmon, octopus, herring and pickled radish was a show stopper as well. Will definitely be back in the future. As other reviewers have pointed out, the restaurant only has 1 chef so please be patient.

Discovered this place when looking for western food and it didn't disappoint. Had a course meal for about 1870 yen and it was excellent. Great service. Counter seating meant I had a great view of the chef at work. Pasta was excellent. English menu available.

Delicious food and nice setting in a great location near the canal and glass shops. Friendly service. Pictured is the fettuccine with deer ragu (delicious). Salad was fresh and simple but well executed. The penne arrabbiata was also thoroughly enjoyed.

Prepare for the wait as there is only one chef. But for us i think it wss worthed the wait. Best dish was the grilled pork. it was juicy and tender. Spaghetti nero was good but portion could be bigger. Pizza Caprissiosa was good and thin. Actually for me the bruschetta gotten me mixed feelings it was nice but at some bites i do tasted rancid olive oil taste ? Overall would recommend to visit again.

One of the best Italian restaurants I have ever tried. Highly recommended.

Dinner was great, we don't speak much Japanese, but using our phones and the waitresses little bit of English we got there! The food is excellent, with their home made pasta (fresh style) being the perfect amount of chewy. I got the small dinner set, while my partner ordered Al la carte. The pear gellato! They must use some kind of magic. It's the most pear flavoured gellato or food I've had. Better than a real pear!

We like fried chicken. They have a cover charge and they serve a mini set. The pickled is quite delicious.

The takana mayonnaise offal rice was way too salty and the set of 5 skewers was relatively tasteless. The compulsory entrance fee of ¥500 will get you a cheese base starter which is quite rich and tasty for cheese lovers. The large colon taste good. And the egg yolk meatball was again too salty. Price as you can see is a little bit higher than average. Service staff appeared nice even though they don't speak English.

This was by far the best food experience I’ve had in Hokkaido. Please visit this restaurant if you want a life long memory of delicious happiness!

The one of best izakaya in Otaru. We had a city tour in commercial sight street, and had hot spring before dinner. I have to say, you could enjoy a nice dinner to relax you at here. The all dishes are delicious, and one in Hokkaido blue cheese is really good. The service by ladies are good at all, even they are busy all the time. Highly recommend to be here one night. Cheers 🍻

Charges "otoshi", basically a cover/seat charge. However, the food was very good and the atmosphere was very cozy. Our party decided on eating mainly fried skewer items. We recommend the fried chicken skin and enoki wrapped with bacon.

High quality food!! Especially loved the mackeral sushi, the sashimi platter, and skewers platter were great too. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and they do have an English menu.

We visited on early Sunday evening and we got seat without booking. We throughly enjoy flavorful Odeon, especially delicious tofu and unique tomatoe basil Odeon. Will return here for our next visit to otaru.

The retro cars at the entrance are surprising, and the retro style inside the restaurant makes old car fans happy.

Dropped this Cool Café for a Cuppa & Double Cheesecake! Cool decor in the middle of the Café. Owner/ Chef & Staff are friendly. It's been 2-years since our visit. All our pasta dish, garlic bread & teramisu pancake was delicious! The service, waitress was extremely slow. Requested ice water refills several times, during our setting. I finally stood up and walked over to the counter to top off my water glass. I cleared our finished dishes to the side, able to make room for the dessert. I hope management reads this review so they're aware to fix the issue.

Took melon soda and tiramisu pancakes, both were sublime for a great price. Awesome place.

We stumbled upon Press café on our afternoon stroll along the old Temiya rail in the north Otaru canal area. It's in an old warehouse that's been renovated. What a pleasant surprise! Not only the MG Midget on the floor, we really enjoyed their pasta and desert. The staff are very friendly and sweet. We will definitely be back and introduce some friends to this great little café!

Best garlic bread! Mocha was greaaat too :> I ordered the lunch set (it comes with aglio olio, coffee, pudding) for only 1200!!! So worth it 🥹

Gorgeous welcoming café. We visited on a super cold and snowy day, entering this warm café was the right thing to do. The lights are dimmed to the point that the atmosphere becomes very relaxing and intimate. Relaxing music is diffused in the whole café and the staff was very kind. The coffee and cake were both good, would love to come back.

Lovely warm and friendly , Otaru was cooling down but food and drink was enjoyable. Visited a couple if times during our weekend break. Would visit again for sure.

Small shop along the main Boulevard run by husband and wife duo. Food is authentically cooked. I personally would have preferred a heavier flavour. Seating is limited, no reservations. Order is via electronic kiosk, no language required. Menu items also displayed in English. Free hot tea and water. Minimum order 1 meal per person.

Small shop with a bar counter and 2 tables, so do note that it may take a while to be seated during peak hours. I had the kaisendon and my partner had the fried chicken set. Generally, the cooked food meals are better. Sashimi was fresh, rice portion is big, but the cooked meals are where the store shines through.

Visited this spot in Otaru when it wasn’t too crowded. The prices were reasonable, especially compared to nearby restaurants. The food felt like classic home-cooked meals: simple, hearty, and comforting. You order through a ticket machine, which is quite convenient. Portions are generous, and we left feeling full and satisfied.

A small but lovely mom-and-pop restaurant in the middle of the touristy part of Otaru. The kaisendon was incredibly fresh for half the price of other places, and the karaage meal set was an amazing deal. Highly recommended!

Very traditional Japanese restaurant, run by an old couple, 1 person 1 meal set, free tea and water. Around 8 dishes on the menu. The food is good, price only ¥1000 per set.

An absolute gem of a traditional Japanese lunch restaurant in the middle of the touristy Otaru town. We had a delightful lunch at this place. A few small tables, older couple owners, and fabulous options. When you walk in, there is a machine to order from. Match the item numbers on the machine to the photos of food above. We zoomed into the fish options, and there were plenty: two kinds of mackerel fillet, cooked salmon fillet, and raw sashimi on rice bowl. We choose both kinds of grilled mackerel. The lunch set then includes rice, miso, pickles and a small salad of leek. Extra sides are available, and we tried the delightful silken tofu with Benito and leek topping, and ordered an extra mackerel fillet too (a neat protein boost if you have a bit appetite). Even so, the total cost was still very expensive. Every dish was lightly prepared, fresh ingredients, and extremely tasty. Check out this delightful establishment on your day trip to Otaru.

Very fresh, good quality seafood. The shop master maintains a steady flow and a calm atmosphere. Generally speaking, customers are queueing outside until being called forward.

Have a surprised great lunch on the way back from Otaru aquarium. Sushi are fresh and awesome with good price-to-value.

Hands down the best meal we had in Hokkaido. We walked in without a reservation at around 1145am and were immediately seated at a table near the counter. Definitely not a touristy spot (unlike much of otaru), and the distance (around a 15 minute drive from the city) is definitely worth the travel for the quality of food you’re getting. We ordered the 14 and 12 piece nigiri sets, which featured mostly the same nigiri. The 14 piece set came with zuke (pickled tuna) and shako (mantis shrimp) which the 12 piece did not have. The set comes with miso soup. All of the seafood here was AMAZINGLY fresh. The sushi was constructed well and did not fall apart, with a tailored amount of wasabi placed inside each nigiri. Great textures with no unpleasant fishiness at all across every single nigiri. A stand out to us was the anago. We’ve previously had decent experiences with eel (both unagi and anago) in Japan, but nothing compares to what they served here. We have NEVER had anago as supple (almost melty) as this. The chef was friendly as well and was happy to have us there even if we were not Japanese.

We looked through google to find this shop, to our surprise the food here blew our mind. 🤯our objective is to find a good shop out of the city, its not along the river of Otaru so its not so touristy, the chefs and the waitress are certainly very welcoming although we are a foreigner. I will 💯 definitely recommend the sushi set, the seafood are very fresh, sauce is great too. Definitely order the boiled octupus too, it is out of this world, texture wise it is as soft as sweet potato, and tempura 🍤 is very crispy. Sake? Oh you dont need me to comment you knew it is good if you are in Japan. Toilet experience 👍🏻- good as well as they have a good heated toilet with Toto Neorest. I wanted to thank the chefs and waitress for showing their great hospitality and definitely will return.

Very kind and nice people! Delicious food!

An amazing sushi experience, one of the best dinners we had in Japan. The 5800 yen set menu was beautiful and service was outstanding.

Absolutely wonderful! Five star recommendation. They were very gracious with our two young daughters and gave us a reservation without much notice. Delicious! Our best meal in Japan yet. Wow.

Fine dining Japanese restaurant serving delicious sushi and sashimi. The sushi sets are quite large and filling. On site parking available.

🍣If you’re craving good sushi, this place won’t disappoint! The fish was fresh, well-made, and everything tasted great. I would probably just grill the sushi a bit more (but that is just how I personally like having it) Also, heads-up —if you’re not big on wasabi (like me), ask for little or none in the sushi because it felt quite overpowering/strong. 👤Service was good— they give you a hot towel and tea to start, which was a nice touch. The vibe was cozy too, with low, chill music in the background. 💲Price-wise, it’s ok I guess..around A$25 for 8 pieces of sushi and A$9 for chicken karaage. Not the cheapest, but the quality and experience make it worth it!

The sushi and salmon were so delicious! I accidentally went to this restaurant and now I’d like to recommend to everyone if you can get a seat.

Mainstream sushi. I had the best sake of my life there, a Hokkaido local brew. Service was fast, but not super accommodating. They brought the bill right away, but I wanted order more.

Before returning home I saw this nice sushi place. The Chef is very friendly but professional . I ordered the seafood bowl #15 and enjoyed it. It feels a little less touristy than some places so I liked it. I had fun chatting with the Takeno team and the Mountain Man. :)

Love the Ainori Don where I get to choose the ingredients I want in my don. The Uni was fresh and yummy!! Overall the sashimi is great! The tempura was very nice as well. The assorted tempura has crab leg tempura inside. Super yummy!! Definitely worth visiting!

Ordered salmon sushi, tempura mixed, grilled salmon, and few other dishes. The salmon sushi was good, and mixed tempura was fantastic. The tempura was lightly batter but still maintain the moist and crispiness to the dish. The salmon is the sushi was fresh. Overall, we were happy with the food.

It’s a popular sushi restaurant in Otaru. We are fortunate to just walk in with no reservations. Food is great but if you can’t get a table you are not missing anything much as there are many other restaurant serving similar standard food. Hey it’s Japan.

Tempura normal, sashimi I feel not as fresh as other places.. the scallops rice is not tasty enough for me.

(Translated by Google) I had heard that famous restaurants were full, but locals also go there. I went here on a weekday, so I was alone until the end, but the ingredients were good and I got to have two chefs all to myself, so it was great. I had something that is unique to Otaru. I also went to Shakotan, so I tried different sea urchins, and although they were different in size, they were sweet and delicious. I put sea urchin in the sauce for the sea urchin and squid somen, and ate them all together. Sea urchin tofu, raw oysters, herring, mantis shrimp, squid ears, The salmon in the soup that was served at the end was fatty and delicious, so I asked about it and was told it was seasonal salmon, which was also very tasty. The price was reasonable, which was good too. (Original) 有名な店が満席で、地元の方も行くというコメントがあった、こちらへ行くと平日だったせいか最後まで私、１人でしたが、ネタも良く板前さん２人を独り占めできたので良かったです。 小樽ならではの物をいただきました。 積丹にも行ったのでウニを食べ比べてみましたが、大きさは違うけど味は甘くて美味しかったです。 ウニイカソーメンはタレにウニを入れて一緒に食べました。 ウニ豆腐、生牡蠣、ニシン、シャコ、イカミミ、 最後に出していただいた汁の鮭が脂がのっていて美味しかったので聞いてみると時鮭だそうで、とても美味しかったです。 値段もリーズナブルで良かった。

(Translated by Google) I went to Shikama Sushi, a long-established sushi restaurant in Otaru, and tried the popular "Shikama Nigiri" menu item. It was a lovely, warm restaurant where I was able to enjoy fresh seafood. [Food] This time, I ordered the restaurant's most popular item, the "Shikama Nigiri." It was a luxurious meal packed with seasonal Hokkaido ingredients, including sea urchin, salmon roe, crab, scallops, herring roe, and sweet shrimp. The freshness of the ingredients was undeniable, and the sea urchin in particular was rich and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The chef's careful work was evident, and the combination of each ingredient and the rice was exquisite. I was captivated by every last bite. The accompanying shrimp-broth miso soup was also comforting, further enhancing my satisfaction. [Drinks] To accompany my meal, I ordered a bottle of beer. The ice-cold beer paired perfectly with the sushi—the perfect combination. They also have a wide selection of local sake, so I'd definitely like to try some next time. [Restaurant Ambience] This time, I enjoyed a relaxing meal at a table on the second floor. The calm atmosphere allowed for leisurely conversation while enjoying my meal. The impressive red noren curtain on the exterior gives the restaurant the air of a traditional sushi restaurant. The storefront was lined with elaborate food samples of sushi and seafood bowls, building my excitement even before entering. [Service] The staff were all warm and polite, making even first-time visitors feel at ease. The explanations and timing of the sushi were perfect, making for a pleasant experience. It's easy to see why this restaurant has been a long-time favorite with both tourists and local regulars alike. [Overall Review] The food, atmosphere, and service were all top-notch, making this a must-visit restaurant when visiting Otaru. I would confidently recommend it to tourists as well. It was a wonderful sushi restaurant that I'd like to return to in a different season. (Original) 小樽の老舗寿司店「しかま寿司」さんで、人気メニュー「しかま握り」を食べてきました。 新鮮な海の幸を堪能出来て、温かい雰囲気の素敵なお店でした。 【料理】 今回はお店の一番人気メニュー「しかま握り」を注文。ウニ・イクラ・カニ・ホタテ・数の子・甘エビなど、北海道の旬がぎっしり詰まった贅沢な内容でした。ネタの鮮度は言うまでもなく抜群で、特にウニは濃厚でとろける美味しさ。職人の丁寧な仕事が感じられ、各ネタとシャリとの相性も絶妙で、最後の一貫まで感動しながらいただきました。付け合わせの海老出汁の味噌汁もホッとする味わいで、満足度がさらに高まりました。 【お酒】 食事のお供には瓶ビールを注文。 しっかりと冷えたビールが寿司と相性抜群で、最高の組み合わせでした。地酒も豊富に揃っているようなので次回はぜひ日本酒も楽しんでみたいと思いまして。 【お店の雰囲気】 今回は2階のテーブル席でゆったりと食事を楽しみました。落ち着いた雰囲気の中で、会話を楽しみながらゆっくりと味わえる空間でした。 外観は赤い暖簾が印象的で、昔ながらの寿司屋の風格があります。店頭には寿司や海鮮丼の精巧な食品サンプルがずらりと並んでおり、入店前からワクワク感が高まりました。 【接客】 スタッフの方々は皆さん温かく丁寧で、初めての来店でも安心感があります。寿司の説明や提供のタイミングなども程よく、気持ちよく過ごせました。観光客はもちろん、地元の常連さんにも長年愛されている理由がよくわかります。 【総評】 味・雰囲気・接客すべてにおいてハイレベルで、小樽に来たらぜひ立ち寄りたいお店の一つになりました。観光で訪れる方にも、自信を持ってオススメです。次回は季節を変えてまた伺いたいと思える素敵なお寿司屋さんでした。

We booked for 8 people there, they gave us a private room which was very cute but the chairs were short for some tall men. I am short and it was fine for me. :D The overall experience was great. I loved Sushi there. The service was also very good.

(Translated by Google) It was delicious. It seems to be a restaurant run by someone related to a celebrity. It's a large restaurant and can accommodate large groups. (Original) 美味しかったです。芸能人の関係者が経営しているお店のようです。大箱で大人数でも利用可能なようです。

(Translated by Google) To be honest, the first bite of sushi didn't really have a Hokkaido feel to it. Eating sushi at the counter was, well, average. Well, it's Hokkaido after all. That's my impression. It's true that counter sushi offers great value for money. The best part was the zangi. The zangi here is the best fried chicken I've ever had. When I asked the chef about wine, he said he doesn't know anything about wine! The delicious sushi I had remembered had completely gone from my mind... The crab miso tofu was delicious! And then the bill... It seemed so expensive, I mustered up the courage to ask if there was anything strange about it, but he said, "No, no!" I reassured him, and when I checked the bill, the 5,000 yen bill was split into two. He apologized... It was a simple bill, so I felt a little uneasy about the sushi. (Original) 正直、一口目に運んだ寿司は北海道を感じませんでした。カウンターで食べる寿司、んー普通。北海道なのにな。という感想です。たしかにカウンターのお寿司でコスパは高いです。一番おいしかったのはザンギ。ここのザンギは過去一の唐揚げです。大将にワインは？と聞くとおれはワインは知らねーとのこと！ 寿司で思い出になった美味さは頭にのこってない。。蟹味噌豆腐はおいしかった！ そしてお会計。。。なんかめちゃ高い、勇気をだしてなんかおかしくないですか、と声かけさせてもらいましたが、おかしくないです！と。。いやいや、と内容確認すると5000円の勘定が2つに。。すいませんとのことでした、、、簡単な勘定なのにな、とすこし違和感を感じたお寿司でした。

(Translated by Google) I went for lunch. Because I went late, they seemed busy preparing for the evening, so there weren't many customers, but although they said it would take a while, the food came out quickly. The salmon roe was the best I've ever eaten. I also had some sushi, which was delicious. The salmon soup was complimentary. (Original) ランチに訪問。遅い時間に行ってしまった為か夜の準備で忙しそうでお客さんは少なそうでしたが時間かかりますと言われましたが、すぐ出てきました。 いくらは今まで食べた中で一番美味しいぐらいでした。お寿司もいくつか食べましたが美味しかったです。鮭のあら汁はサービスでした。

We buy king crab in the market and get to sit and eat here. The staff was nice and friendly. Their food look good and japanese people also come here to eat which is always a good sign.

Fish was fresh and the portion is huge. Definitely a good value option at the Sankaku Market. Only pity is that it isn't served with vinigeared rice. There is no English menu but you can point at the item that you want to order. We had salmon+scallopa+ikura, snow crab+botan ebi+scallops, and grilled hokke sets. Special mention to the grilled fish as it was fresh, flakey and perfectly seasoned. Excellent!

Came for lunch, everywhere else was very busy and unable to seat 8 people, but marumiya was able to accomodate us and seat us! The ingredients were very fresh, the cuts were great, bit on the expensive side for what we got but was a good experience.

Delicious food, not sure if the price is competitive but for the taste & quality, I loved it!

The food is decent but there's better food at a cheaper price within the market itself. The plus point is that there's not much queue, so it's a good place to visit if you are pressed for time.

Friendly owner with very fresh kaisen don! Yum!!!

The food are really good and fresh!!! Friendly for the kid.

We came for dinner visiting Otaru for the long weekend - so not sure about rooms (if there were any). The staff & room were both excellent, accommodating a vegetarian pizza option where requested as well. As a family of four, we did order a variety of things - the pastas , pizza, salad & potato gratin & parfait dessert was excellent - as was the hot wine! Just the right amount of sweet. The portions were generous & filling for our two teenagers. I would happily come back here, the English speaking staff also made communication easier. The signage is subtle , so use Google navigation.

Excelent restaurant! We had the beef curry, the napolitan & sea food pasta, and the smoked ham and salmon salad, and all the three dishes were amazing! The curry was buttery and velvety, the salad seasoning and salmon were delicious, and the napolitan’s clam and fish were super tasty! A quiet restaurant, perfect for who wants to skip the busy main street options!

Incredible place. Housed in a 106 year old warehouse. The food is superb. Hiroyuki, the owner, is an incredible host and chef. I cannot recommend this place enough. And true gem. I had Great steak, excellent green curry, local Otaru scallops, and an incredible galette. Excellent selection of spirits and wine. And superb affogato.

Don't let the steel door fool you. It looks like a wall. Just put your shoulder into it and you will find yourself in a chic, industrial space with warm Edison bulbs overhead. The open kitchen allows patrons to watch the staff make their drinks and food. The four staff I saw were young, dedicated, and loved their work. They are passionate about their work, and I could taste that. The venison was perfect and juicy, and the seafood aquapazz was delightful. All ingredients were local from Hokkaido. A great experience. I recommend this restaurant as the best in Otaru.

Really great find in Otaru. Small, super cosy place with great food and friendly hosts. We had the gallette for lunch, and a really good cup of coffee.

The best food you can get in Otaru and most likely all of Japan for an amazing price! Staff is so nice and they are artists at work right in front of your eyes!

Had a marvelous meal here. We read the Google reviews and went looking for this little gem. So glad we came. Service was excellent, food was spot on, flavors were amazing. So glad we ate here.

Soy butter pasta was absolutely amazing. The taste was something new I’ve nvr tried before and a definite umami treat. Noodles were very good although I have to doubt if they were pasta or actually ramen. Nevertheless, credit to the chef for such excellent delivery of noodles. Cream pasta was light infused with the taste of seafood. Noodles were light and springy that soaked up the cream well. Was here at about 12+ and the fried seafood curry was sold out

Great food, have English menu but the good stuffs are in Japanese special menu. However not hard to use translating app to read and order.

A hidden gem in my neighborhood ! A restaurant inside a a red brick warehouse building dating back from the Meji Era. No English Menu available. Luckily we installed a translation app on our cellphone. Complements to the Chef, our lunch was delicious. We’ll need to comeback for dinner and order the aged beefsteak.

Visited on Saturday. Had the Uni pasta with cream sauce, which was too heavy and overpowered the uni. The fried potatoes were ok. 3 young service staff. 2 were courteous, 1 was standoffish. Would go elsewhere for better quality and prices. Wouldn’t recommend.

Surprisingly it turned to be an awesome place with unique old fashioned atmosphere, perfect for take a rest with a cup of good coffee surrounded by old brick walls and dark wooden beams. So refreshing and calming!

Pasta was life changing! Got the Uni and ikura pasta and my partner got the bacon and porcini mushroom pasta. We both agreed that it was very high quality and set a totally new standard for pasta. Noodles were chewy while the sauce was perfectly made

Both uni with butter and creamy uni pasta are good!!! Worth trying!!

A family run small scale restaurant specialised in italian food. Visited for lunch intended to have a taste of something vary from Japanese food. There were different choices of pasta in the menu. We eventually chose sea urchin and white bait creamy spaghetti and clams and prawns spaghatti in tomato sauce. We chose the sets which came with a small salad, soup, dessert and drink at an additional cost. The spaghatti were extremely tasty, so as the soup and dessert. The price was reasonable to our standard, too. We enjoyed the meal a lot and would not hesitate to introduce the restaurant to others.

Avoid this restaurant! Discrimination towards foreigners and they operate a French Restaurant???

(Translated by Google) Perhaps there was a shortage of staff, but the seats were empty. The lunch menu could have been better if it had been a little more extensive, as the price could have been higher. Dessert was delicious, but way too small. The wine selection was not good, and maybe I had too high expectations. Since we were staying at a hotel in Niseko, we had no intention of making dinner reservations. The baguette went well with the dish and was delicious. If I stay in Otaru next time, I would like to have dinner there. (Original) 人手不足なのか、席は空いていた。ランチメニューは価格を上げても良いので、もう少し充実したものにしたら、もっと良かったかもしれない。デザートは美味しかったが、何分小さ過ぎる。 ワインのセレクトは良くないし、期待し過ぎだったのかもしれない。ニセコのホテルに泊まっていたので、ディナーを予約するつもりはなかった。バゲットは料理に合っており美味しかった。 次回小樽に宿泊するのであればディナーを取りたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) For dinner in Otaru, we had Italian food at "Bistrot Blanche". Especially the pasta🍝It was so delicious! I should have gone more hungry...I regret it😩 I was very kind and enjoyed the meal✨Thank you for the meal😋I will visit you again! (Original) 小樽の夕食は『Bistrot Blanche』でイタリア料理をいただきました。 特にパスタ🍝すっごく美味しかったです！もっとお腹空かせて行けばよかった…後悔😩 すごく親切で楽しく食事させて頂きました✨ごちそうさまです😋また伺います！

(Translated by Google) Renovated retro Western-style brick building from the Taisho era. Original cuisine that is a fusion of Italian and French. The background music in the restaurant is the best soul jazz to enjoy the food, and you can feel the owner's hospitality, which enhances the lunch atmosphere. For lunch, we recommend the set menu where you can choose a main dish (seasonal soup, salad, small dessert, coffee or tea) [Bitter hamburger steak with beef tongue] The texture of the hamburger is chewy, and unlike any other hamburger I've had before, you can feel the craftsmanship. The golden ratio of minced beef tongue, beef, and pork is a tribute to the owner's passion for food. ``Soup'' is a soup made with fresh onions and potatoes, which is subtly sweet and floats gently in your mouth, and ``Dessert'', honey ice cream, has a smooth texture, and the sweetness of the honey adds to the final aftertaste of the piece. (Original) 大正時代のレンガ造りのレトロな洋館をリノベーション。イタリアンとフレンチを融合したオリジナル料理。店内のBGMは料理を楽しむには最高のソウル・ジャスなどが流れランチの雰囲気を高揚させるオーナーのおもてなしを感じます。お昼は、メイン料理を選べる、セットメニューがおすすめ(季節のスープ・サラダ・プチデザート・コーヒーor紅茶)【牛タン入りビターハンバーグステーキ】ハンバーグの食感が弾力があり、今まで食したハンバーグと違い匠の技を感じます。牛タン、牛、豚の合挽きの黄金比はこの作品を仕上げたオーナーの食に対する情熱に感謝します。『スープ』新たまねぎとじゃがいものスープは、ほのかに甘く口の中で優しく漂う、『デザート』はちみつアイスはなめらかな食感で、はちみつの甘さが作品の最後の余韻を押し上げる。

(Translated by Google) This restaurant is located at the end of the alley at the corner of Otaru Vine. I heard that the pasta was delicious so I went there for lunch. It's not cheap for lunch, but the taste is satisfying. Not only the pasta, but the potage soup and dessert were delicious, and I couldn't help but devoured them. (I wish I had tasted it more!) Since I went on a weekday, it wasn't too crowded, and I was impressed by the friendly customer service. If you go hungry, you'll end up eating a lot and it's a waste. I think this is a restaurant where you can take your time and enjoy the food when you have some free time. (Original) 小樽バインの角の小路を入った先にあるレストラン。 パスタが美味しいと聞いてランチを食べに行きました。 ランチとしてお値段的に安くは無いけど、満足出来るお味です。パスタは勿論、ポタージュスープもデザートも美味しくて、思わずペロリと平らげてしまいました。(もっと味わって食べたら良かった！) 平日に行った精かそれほど混んでおらず、接客も親切な対応で好感持ちました。 腹ペコで行くとガツガツ食べてしまって勿体無い。 少し時間の余裕のある時に ゆっくり味わって楽しむお店だと思います。

(Translated by Google) It seems to be a reservation-only restaurant, so although there were seats available, some of the food was out of stock. I was lucky to be able to get in without a reservation. The food was delicious and I was very satisfied. (Original) 予約中心のお店らしく、席は空いていたのですがお料理は品切れのものもありました。予約なしで入れて運が良かったです。 味も美味しかったし、満足できました。

The attitude is awwwwwwwweful! We never expected to be treated it like that. First, we wait for a long time to order, and I feel disrespectful cause I didn’t feel like we are welcoming. We ordered 3 hot pot and wait for it for 30minutes even tho we had made a reservation first. The last hot pot even wait 20minutes longer than the first one. So most of us are starving and the hot pot taste plain. You can’t taste any chicken soup flavor in it. The staff is rude when they introduced how to eat the hot pot. They poured soy sauce in our bowl and we don’t have an extra bowl having soup. Next dishes also wait for 10 minutes longer, we ordered only 4 dishes but we wait for 1.5 hours to get everything_….. It’s my worst dining experience that I’ve encountered in Japan.

The chicken pot was a standout, with a delicious broth, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked vegetables. However, the portion size was rather small for the price, and you'll likely need to supplement your meal with additional dishes if you have a decent appetite. Service was adequate, though the staff seemed a bit weary, likely due to the busy night and the heavy snowfall outside.

A cozy small restaurant, tucked behind a dark alley. We wanted to explore local restaurant experience. There is no English menu available. Google translation was of great help. Our 2 young waiters were trying their best to understand what our order was. We were happy with the food, this is a speciality restaurant in chicken dishes. We ordered the chicken fried rice, rich chicken soup broth with tofu with cabbage and mushroom. We also had fried chicken parts and cartilage of the chicken breast one. I find the chicken meat in Hokkaido is tender and soft, even is they were fried. We enjoyed the simplicity in local restaurant and the great customer service we got even without english speaking waiters. They served several alcoholic drinks, we had gin and also otaru beer. Overall very happy dining experience.

Food was great and so was the service. I had a chicken hotpot and yakitori, and bonus point was that they have English menu! It totally worths a visit if you’re nearby.

This is not a tourist foreigner friendly place. Do not come here. I've had better yakitori elsewhere.

Very delicious chicken soup and chicken skewers. The staff are very courteous and was very patient in explaining the menu to us in English. I will recommend this izakaya restaurant. The pricing is also very reasonable!

Fantastic local izakaya. The chicken is the real star. We had yakitori, shabu shabu and chicken sashimi in ponzu. Would return in a heartbeat.

Though open for long hours it is not for big groups and kids. If you want to talk loud and have fun with friends it is not the place.

delicious food and nice staff

They have moved to a newly built location across the street about 50 meters up the hill.

Great atmosphere

great omurice

(Translated by Google) This restaurant is known for its delicious omelet rice. This is from when I went there in December last year, but it was my first time visiting the restaurant and I couldn't eat the omelet rice. . . Although it was only a cafe menu, I had a delicious pudding and the muffins I took home were also delicious ♡ The interior of the store is stylish with white walls. You can see the trains passing by from the counter window, and the atmosphere is great♫I was thinking that I would definitely try the omelette rice next time (⁠ʃ⁠ƪ⁠＾⁠3⁠＾⁠), but I was told that the restaurant will be closed for the remaining few days of this month, serving only the cafe menu. I'm very disappointed, but I can't forget the atmosphere of the store and the deliciousness of the pudding, and it was a wonderful store, so I plan to visit again one last time. Detailed business days will be posted on Instagram, so if you are interested, please check it out! Thank you for your hard work(⁠◡⁠ ⁠ω⁠ ⁠◡⁠) (Original) オムライスが美味しいと評判のお店。昨年１２月に行った時のものですが、初訪店にしてオムライスは食べられず。。。カフェメニューのみでしたが、美味しいプリンをいただき、持ち帰りのマフィンも美味しかった♡白い壁がオシャレな店内。カウンターの窓から列車が通り過ぎるのが見えて雰囲気も最高♫次回は絶対オムライス食べるぞ(⁠ʃ⁠ƪ⁠＾⁠3⁠＾⁠）と思っていたのですが、今月残り数日カフェメニューのみの営業で閉店されるとのこと。とても残念ですが、お店の雰囲気とプリンの美味しさが忘れられず、ステキなお店だったので最後に再訪予定です。Instagramに詳しい営業日の掲載がありますので気になる方は是非！お疲れ様でした(⁠◡⁠ ⁠ω⁠ ⁠◡⁠)

(Translated by Google) It was my first time here with my wife 😄🎶 I'll give you the answer from the beginning 🤔 Full marks to Arinkou 💯 🤗🎊 I had the omurice with homemade tomato ketchup 🍅. My wife had the omurice with demi-glace sauce... 😳✨ Delicious!! ️It's really delicious🎉😊🎉 The atmosphere of the restaurant is calm, and it's easy and comfortable to spend time in😄🎶 The staff are also gentle and cheerful☺️ The old-fashioned pudding🍮 that I had after the meal was an adult pudding🍮, and it was also exquisite👍 I found a great restaurant and had a wonderful holiday🤗🎊✨ I'll come back to have some delicious omurice again🥳🎶 July 7, 2024🎵 It's been a while since I've been to Arinko-san🍽️ I enjoyed the same deliciousness as always and the relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant🥳👍💯✨ Omu-san... Thank you for your hard work... It's a shame. May you rest in peace... (Original) 奥様と2人初めて伺いました😄🎶 最初から答えを申します🤔 アリンコさん満点💯です🤗🎊 僕は自家製トマトケチャップ🍅のオムライス。 奥様はデミグラスソースのオムライスを…😳✨ 旨いっ‼️本当に美味しいぃ🎉😊🎉 お店の雰囲気も落ち着いていて、過ごし易く心地好く😄🎶 スタッフさん達も柔らか朗らか☺️ 食後に食べた昔ながらのプリン🍮は大人なプリン🍮で、これまた絶品です👍 善いお店を見付けられ素敵な休日になりました🤗🎊✨ また、美味しいオムライス頂きに伺いますね🥳🎶 2024年7月7日🎵 久しぶりのアリンコさん🍽️ 相変わらずの美味しさと、店内のまったりした雰囲気を堪能させて頂きました🥳👍💯✨ オムさん… お疲れ様でした… 残念です。 ご冥福をお祈り致します…

A hidden gem next to Otaru JR station. The small 6 seater run by a lovely couple is the best counter nigiri sushi restaurant we have had in Hokkaido and rivals the top sushi joints in all of Japan. We have eaten plenty of top rated sushi restaurants around the world and this chef humbly puts many of them to shame. It could be the ready access to the fresh seasonal produce from Hokkaido but his techniques and pairing with the aromatics and toppings made each bite so delicious and balanced. Both lunch and dinner are priced very reasonably and we couldn't stop ordering more extras to try! Will definitely be back everything we are here in Otaru.

Excellent experience!!! Soooo lucky that I can reserve seats to try this boutique sushi restaurant with 6 seats only. Very satisfied with the lunch sushi set, 12 pcs with unusual delicate taste. Hidden gem in Otaru!!! Would definitely visit again when I go to otaru!!

4.7 - This hidden sushi restaurant near Otaru Station is truly a local gem, offering fresh and delicious sushi at a great price. The wine selection on their menu is also impressive. If they could add an email option for reservations, it would definitely make booking much easier.

I don’t usually write reviews but this place was amazing! I feel compelled to praise the owners, who were lovely. The food is excellent. It’s a very small restaurant with only 6 sushi counter seats. My friend and I had the omakase menu. The 3 starter dishes and 10-pieces of sushi that are part of the omakase menu that we had was slightly fusion, so only go to this place if you are open to slightly different flavours. Each dish was executed well and the taste combinations worked. In addition to a few sakes and beers, the restaurant also offers wine by the glass and bottles. Price is very reasonable for the quality.

Absolutely delightful time here The omakase was prepared so beautifully and with the freshest ingredients! Will savour the memory of eating here for a long time and hope to come back again The place is run by a lovely couple who coincidentally could speak English and communicate the food/drinks to us

The chef treated me to fresh and local sushi. Once he realized I wanted to eat the seasonal specialties, it became a great lunch. Reasonably priced and a warm, professional welcome. I highly recommend this place.

Best sushi I've had. There are english menus. Atmosphere is great. Before ordering they ask if you have any allergies or things that you do not prefer. 10/10

Very delish western-Japanese/wine bar. The restaurant has a modern feel and so do the dishes. Everything was delicious - especially the roast venison, omurice ketchup and fish carpaccio. The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and has a nice buzz to it. We managed to do a walk in and sat at the bar.

A previous random find. We were the last customers and the chef/owner/staff had made one of the best dinner we had in Hokkaido. The omu rice was really delicious. Everything was made perfectly.

This hole-in-the-wall spot offers a variety of Omurice styles, from demi-glace and tomato sauce to a European-style curry. We had the chance to try all three, and the standout was easily the Tomato Omurice. The rich curry notes combined with the tangy acidity of the tomato created a perfect harmony in every bite. Before having the main course, you’re served a complimentary bowl of Vichyssoise—a cold potato soup that’s creamy, slightly sweet, and a surprisingly refreshing start to the meal. It’s not something you’d typically expect but sets the tone for a unique dining experience. To finish off, we couldn’t resist the Crème Brûlée. The caramelised top had the perfect crunch, and breaking through it to reveal the smooth vanilla custard beneath was simply amazing. It was a sweet and satisfying conclusion to the meal.

Amazing, best omurice and crème brulé that I can recall. The staff were very friendly and had a lot of patience for my poor Japanese. It opens quite late, and we were struggling to find somewhere. It is off the beaten path, I definitely will recommend it to my friends who go to Hokkaido.

Just hopped in this small bistro, a one man show by the chef from cleaning to cooking to serving. He tried to give you the best service though service is not his forte given he is not a chatty person. He was very serious with his cooking. You could hear all the egg mixing, utensil clanking sounds orchestrated from the small but well equipped kitchen. The food was beyond our expectation as they were all very very good. The Caesar salad was well sauced. The pasta was just right. The fish was skin-fried with the texture of the body preserved well with tenderness. The steak was just made to perfection. The omelette was fiddling with the juicy rice when cut through. We were still unsure about ordering dessert at this moment as we were all very full already. A restaurant decorated with an oldies vibe which is meticulously cared to the finest details of the chef. A dream restaurant of Chef Kinoshita!

We had our dinner here which was our first meal in Otaru. The fried rice with egg omelet is perfect. Also the meat ball and Crème brûlée are both delicious. There is only the owner working in the restaurant, but the service is very considerate. He will look after us and serve the dishes at the appropriate timing. The interior of the space is also very nice with its antique atmosphere. Very enjoyable night here.

Delicious omurice and lamb stew Pasta sauce was amazing, though I prefer more cooked noodles than what I had.

Exceptional fresh tasty seafood. We have lot of japanese seafood in many places, cities around japan and other countries but every single piece of food here make us so delighted. Even very common dish as salmon also out standing. We left nothing but the empty dishes;)

Strongly recommended!! Friendly staff and brilliant food

Very delicious!

Very good food. But only have one staff. If you request service, maybe be not suit you.

good

(Translated by Google) It's on the same road as Sushi Shop Street, near the canal. The atmosphere is easy to enter. There were counters, but most of them were slightly raised. I thought the seafood bowl was cheap at 2500 yen. It was limited to 20 meals, but there were still some available at 1:30 p.m. I didn't feel like the rice was small, and it felt like a normal amount. Is the seafood okay? I was not impressed and thought it was relatively similar to what I would eat at home. I was carrying ingredients from a nearby affiliated sushi restaurant. It was nice to be able to use regional coupons. (Original) 寿司屋通りと同じ道で、運河寄りにあります。入りやすい雰囲気です。カウンターもありましたが、殆どが小上がり。海鮮丼2500円で安いなと思いました。限定20食でしたが、13時半に、まだありました。ご飯は少ないと思う事はなく、普通のボリュームに感じました。海鮮は、まあまあかなあ？感動はなく、比較的、家庭で食べる様なレベルかなと思いました。近くの系列のお寿司屋さんから、ネタを運んでいました。地域クーポンを使えたのが、良かったです。

(Translated by Google) Visited with my family on a trip to Hokkaido. It was after 2pm, so it was relatively empty. The inside of the store has tatami rooms and counter seats, which was great for my family with a 3rd, 1st, and 2 year old elementary school student. The staff was kind enough to consider where to put tea and other hot items since we had small children. It was very delicious. (Original) 北海道旅行で、家族で来店。 14時過ぎということで、比較的すいていました。 店内はお座敷とカウンター席になっており、小学校3年、1年、２才児連れの我が家としては有難かった。 店員さんはお茶など熱いものの置き場所も、小さい子がいるからと配慮していただけた。 とても美味しかったです。

I’m so glad I tried their melon soft serve ice cream! The melon flavor was absolutely divine – incredibly refreshing and sweet, with the richness of Hokkaido's luxurious melons shining through. The texture was perfectly smooth and creamy, making it the ideal treat on a sunny, yet chilly day. The shop itself has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, and the staff were friendly and attentive. If you're in Hokkaido, the melon flavor is a must-try – it’s a true taste of the region! Highly recommend stopping by.

The melon soft serve was so delicious. It doesn’t taste so milky and my stomach didn’t feel funny after having it. (I’m a lactose intolerant)

Tonka beans cream pie is my fav. ❤️❤️❤️

Passed by this shop and saw interesting Yubari melon soft serve ice cream cost 780 yen... Amazing! No regrets instead of trying matcha ice cream which is so normal. Staff super friendly too.

one of the most delicious milk ice cream I've had in Hokkaido

Very delicious melon ice cream

Good place to shop for souvenirs and soft serve is a must

Owner (?) is very enthusiastic and friendly, we’re attracted by him, the food is very fresh and tasty, the price is not over the top.

We were assured by the owner in the entrance that the seafood topped bowl of rice was the best because they use the same seafood products that they use for sushi. Our dishes lived to the expectations at a great 'lunch' price.

(Translated by Google) I stopped by because I wanted to eat seafood bowl. All the seafood bowl restaurants in Sankaku Market were extremely crowded and we had to wait for 2 hours, but we were able to get into this restaurant right away! I felt that the area around Otaru Station was full of shops targeting foreigners visiting Japan recently. The taste is so-so, and the customer service is so-so. It's my fault for going to a restaurant in the middle of a tourist area, but I'd like to know a restaurant that satisfies Japanese people. (Original) 海鮮丼を食べたくて立ち寄りました。 三角市場の中の海鮮丼屋さんはどこも激混みで2時間待ちもあった中、この店はすぐに入れました！ 小樽駅周辺はココ最近訪日外国人ターゲットのお店ばかりと感じました。 味はまぁまぁ、接客対応はまぁいい方。 観光地ド真ん中のお店に行った自分も悪いのですが、日本人が満足出来るお店が知りたいです。

Come with empty stomach!!

(Translated by Google) 1. Service attitude The female staff member's attitude was extremely bad, and even when we told them our order, they practically ignored us. Even when we asked for water, we had to ask three times before it was brought, and basic customer service manners were completely absent. 2. Food quality and price When I ordered spear squid, the amount and presentation were poor, and the price of 980 yen was just shocking. It was so bad that I wanted to say out loud, "Are you kidding me?" 3. Atmosphere Even though the restaurant was crowded, the staff didn't pay me any attention, and I felt like I was left alone from the time I entered until I left the restaurant. (Original) 1. サービス態度 女性店員の対応が極めて悪く、こちらが注文を告げても無視に近い扱い。水をお願いしても３回言わないと持ってこないなど、基本的な接客マナーがまったくありませんでした。 2. 料理の質・価格 ヤリイカを注文したところ、量も盛り付けもお粗末で、980円という価格設定には呆れるばかり。「冗談でしょう？」と声に出して言いたくなるほどの内容でした。 3. 雰囲気 店内は混雑しているにもかかわらず、スタッフがちらっとも気にかけてくれず、入店から退店までずっと放置された印象です。

(Translated by Google) There were no prices displayed, and I asked the staff before entering, but they told me it was the inbound tourist price. It was not at all friendly and I would not recommend it for Japanese people. It seems the food is cooked in a separate location, and the food is served from outside. If you go further away from Otaru Station, you can get better food at a reasonable price. I recommend the seafood bowl at the hotel where you're staying. For sea urchin, Sapporo is better. (Original) 金額の表示が無く入店前に店員さんに聞きましたがインバウンド価格でした。 親切さは全く無く日本人にはお勧めしません 調理は別の場所で行なっているようで店内に外から配膳される 小樽駅から離れればもっと良いものが適正価格で食べることができます 宿泊先の海鮮丼の方をお勧めします ウニは札幌の方がおすすめ

(Translated by Google) I hadn't eaten sea urchin in Hokkaido, so I ate it here. (Original) 北海道でウニを食べてなかったのでここで食べました

(Translated by Google) Visited Teppanyaki Kokoro in Grand Park Otaru, directly connected to Otaru-Chikko Station, for our anniversary. If you're in Otaru for an anniversary or entertainment, I think it's safe to go to Grand Park Otaru, but I'm especially happy that Teppanyaki Kokoro has a special feeling. It has a quaint atmosphere, the furniture is made from Otaru's specialties, and the ingredients are of course delicious from Hokkaido, including areas near Otaru, so it's a great place to have a meal with tourists or people from outside Hokkaido. Also useful. From the appetizers to Shakotan-grown surf clams, local fish, and vegetables, everything from my favorite abalone to the main course, Shiraoi beef, is the best! From the rich and nutritious taste of the soup to the gorgeous presentation of vegetables. From the friendly service to the chef's live performance and talks that create a peaceful atmosphere, you'll be spoiled for choice. The abalone is extremely tender, and the Shiraoi beef is extremely filling. You can choose between fillet and loin, and I chose the fillet. It's also great that you can change the location of your dessert and enjoy it slowly on a large floor. We had a great time talking. (I have an allergy, so they changed the fruit in advance.) I feel like an aristocrat because they choose the liqueur and make the sauce for me lol My stomach and spirit were completely satisfied. (Original) 小樽築港駅直結、グランドパーク小樽の『鉄板焼き こころ』に記念日で来訪。 小樽で記念日や接待系ならグランドパーク小樽に行けば安心、と思っていますが、特に鉄板焼き こころは特別感もあって嬉しいです。 趣がある雰囲気が良くて、調度品も小樽の名産を置いていたり、食材は当然、小樽近郊をはじめとした北海道の美味しいものが出てくるので、観光の方や道外の方とのお食事にも重宝。 前菜から積丹産のホッキや地物のお魚、お野菜が使われ、大好きなあわび、メインの白老牛に至るまで最高！スープの滋味深い味わいから、華やかな演出のお野菜。優しいサービスにシェフのライブ感ある演出、和やかな雰囲気を作るトークまで、至れり尽くせりです。 あわびの柔らかいことこの上なく、白老牛は食べ応え抜群の量をいただけます。部位がヒレとロースから選べて、私はヒレ肉に。 デザートは場所を変えて大きなフロアでゆっくり楽しめるのも嬉しい。話が弾みました。(わたしはアレルギーがあるので、果物を事前に変更してくださいました。)リキュールを選んでソースを作ってくれるなんて貴族の気分笑 お腹も気持ちもすっかり豊かに満たされました。

(Translated by Google) Authentic Teppanyaki is located in the Japanese food area of ​​Otaru Grand Park Hotel. I was able to relax and enjoy the world of teppanyaki at the large counter. A course using Hokkaido's branded Shiraoi beef. They grilled the food right in front of me, and the technique was quite good. They adjusted to my pace and accommodated my detailed preferences, such as how to grill and the order in which they should be served, and the food was very delicious. The menu is created by brainstorming ideas from the hotel's Japanese chef team. I went there twice, once in the fall and once in the winter, and both times featured seasonal sea and mountain ingredients. (Original) 本格的な鉄板焼きが、小樽グランドパークホテルの和食エリアに併設されている。大きなカウンターでゆったりと鉄板焼きワールドを楽しめた。 北海道のブランド牛である白老牛を使ったコース。目の前で焼いてくれるが、その技術もなかなかのもので、こちらのペースに合わせ、焼き方・出す順番など細かい好みも受けてくれ、とても美味しかったです。 メニューの内容は、ホテルの和食の料理人チームがアイデアを出し合い、組み立てているそうです。秋と冬の2回行ったところ、どちらも旬の海と山の食材が織り込まれていました。

(Translated by Google) Located inside Hotel Grand Park. I go to one of the few Teppanyaki restaurants in Otaru once a year. Good taste, good customer service. A full-fledged course meal will be prepared right in front of you on a large semi-circular iron plate. A typical Hokkaido menu. You will be satisfied with your meal in a calm atmosphere. After eating, my usual style is to move to the open sea-side bar lounge on the same floor and enjoy the afterglow. (Original) ホテルグランドパークの中にある。小樽では数少ない鉄板焼きへ、年に一度のペースで行っています。 味良し、接客良し。 半円形の大きな鉄板を前に、目の前で本格的なコース料理を調理してくれる。 北海道らしいメニュー。落ち着いた雰囲気の中での食事は満足出来ます。 食後は、同じフロアの開放感ある海側のバーラウンジの方へ移動し、余韻を楽しむのがいつものスタイルです。

(Translated by Google) It was the worst teppanyaki The chef seems to be an amateur, and the steak is also good. Blood oozes after burning Grilling method that does not bring out the flavor of the meat at all The appetizers are poor and sloppy, and the way the king crab is grilled is also poor. Dry and dry due to overcooking Too salty. I couldn't eat it! Why not have all the staff taste it at least once? It's a dish that doesn't feel hearty at all. (Original) 最低の鉄板焼でした シェフは素人のようで、ステーキも 焼いた後血がにじみ出る状態 お肉の旨みが全くいかされない焼き方 前菜も粗末、雑、タラバの焼き方も 焼きすぎでパサパサツケダレは しょっぱすぎ。 食べれたもんじゃない！ スタッフ全員で一度試食されてはどうでしよ.う！こころが全く感じられないお料理です

(Translated by Google) This is a hotel I've wanted to visit for a while. I chose Teppanyaki (reservations required). Both the seafood and meat were delicious. Why doesn't coffee or tea come with dessert? It's a little strange that they only serve roasted green tea... There's a Western restaurant right next door... (Original) 前から来たかったホテル｡鉄板焼をチョイスしました(予約必須) 魚介類&お肉共においしくいただきました｡デザートにコーヒーか紅茶が付かないのは何故? ほうじ茶しか出てこないのはちょっと... すぐ横に洋食のレストランがあるのに...

Having omakase in Otaru is an absolute must—and this spot truly delivered. We are lucky to have made reservation here! The sushi and uni were incredibly fresh, with each piece showcasing the quality and simplicity of the ingredients. They don’t serve soy sauce here, as they want you to fully appreciate the natural flavors of the sushi—and it really makes a difference. For foreigners, they offer an English menu, which makes the experience even more accessible and enjoyable. The price point is also worth highlighting—it’s incredibly reasonable for the quality you’re getting. You’d be paying significantly more for something like this in Singapore. Even now, the taste still lingers in my mind. If I return to Otaru in the future, this will definitely be on my list again!

We booked the Omakases course for 3 pax months in advance. Arrived on a Saturday in mid oct during Autumn and the place is full. Service is okay but the food is really delicious. We love the grilled monk fish and sushi . Its great value as the course would have costs us twice as much at where we come from .

The reservation was moderately hard to get, but if I’m being honest, I’m not entirely sure why. The sushi was decent, nothing special. I particularly enjoyed the chawanmushi. If you are just looking for good fish/food, I am sure there are plenty of other spots in Otaru/Tokyo that would do at a more casual and affordable prices.

We had lunch omakase, super full, good value. The chef can explain many dishes name in Chinese, respect that.

Blessed to have 2 of the only 6 counter seats in the entire restaurant. We really enjoyed the omakase experience by chef nakamura. The sake are of good quality. It ain’t cheap but it will be a memorable night if you can dine here. Good luck trying to get a reservation!

trekked here through snow and it was 100% worth it. they have a michelin star for a reason. their sushi was impeccably fresh and the most delicious i have ever had in my whole sushi-eating lifetime. we were a walk in and came in right at their opening time. thankfully they had seats for us and at the counter too. as i am gluten intolerant i asked if it was ok to use my own gluten free soy sauce that i had bought and they allowed me to do so. they were able to speak in english too. they were aware of gluten allergies so even though i also wanted the ise course they advised that i get their omakase course instead (as the ise course comes with soy sauce painted on the sushi). they also provided substitutes so i didnt feel like i was missing out. the photos uploaded are just a few of many including stuff that my companion had. truthfully words are not enough to describe how fantastic the food is here. their service is also very friendly and the courses are well worth the price (imo it's actually quite affordable for fine dining).

Discovered the best Nigiri in Otaru. Isezushi has the best, freshest Seafood for their Sushi. So much Umami in every bite, Excellent Service. Don't think about ¥ when you dine here, it's very expensive. Your pay for what you get! 😋😋

Food: 🧡🧡🧡🧡 Portion:🍣🍣 Service:🧑‍💼🧑‍💼🧑‍💼🧑‍💼 Environment:⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️ Price:🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩 🧍🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️🧍🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️🧍🧍‍♀️🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️🧍🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️🧍🧍‍♀️ Super long queue Like literally 10 minutes before its open time The queue is crazy This sushi restaurant was recommended by our Airbnb host. We got there early just to queue for another 10minutes And the eating experience is stressful As the people who waiting actually sits behind you watch you eating You need to know a certain level of Japanese to order food there Most of the customers are Japanese. Is it good? Yeah, I guess ? The chefs are literally energetic and prepare the sushi fresh in front of you Price is a little costly But guess what It's sushi Yeah Give it a try if you have time to queue

This is a must-do experience! The food was excellent! I had never really tried sushi before, and I was assured that this place right on the sea of Japan is one of the best and freshest! It did not disappoint. The conveyor belt adds a fun element to the experience!

First time was 2 years ago and it was great. HAD to go again so we went. Still as delicious as it was BUT lots more people. We went before 11:30 but still has to wait for more than 40 minutes. Overall, the wait was well worth it but wished it were shorter. CASH ONLY so pls be careful! Definitely will go again if in the area.

Incredible. We weren’t super hungry because of a late lunch and we walked past this place and found out it was a sushi train. The most delicious aburi salmon and tempura prawn. I loved every plate. Super fresh, high quality and cheap as well! Amazing!

It’s apparently a very local kaiten sushi establishment with shops only in Otaru and Sapporo. You can get a number to queue (but unable to check progress of queue) good thing the waiting area is quite massive as we ended up waiting around an hour. The sushi is fresh and delicious. But depending on your allergy to waiting, it might not be the place for you.

Tried sushi for the very first time in Japan at Waraku Kaiten Sushi in Otaru. Sushi was super fresh and tasty. The salmon just melted in my mouth, uni (sea urchin) had a rich creamy flavor, and that wasabi gave a proper surprise kick 😅. The best part was picking plates directly from the conveyor belt — such a fun and unique experience! Very different from our Indian spicy flavors, but a must-try food adventure.

This place isn’t bad at all. The nigiri, I felt like the rice-to-fish ratio was a bit off — there was a little too much rice compared to the sashimi portion. I hate to say it, but I didn’t really care for the tuna. The chu-toro was a bit disappointing, and the regular tuna didn’t stand out either. My favorite was actually the salmon — that one was great. The hotate (scallop) was surprisingly good too, not the usual kind I get but still enjoyable. I also tried the uni, and while it wasn’t bad, I feel like they kind of skimped a little on the portion. Personally, I still prefer Santa Barbara uni, but for what it was, it wasn’t terrible. Overall, if you’re on a bit of a budget and want a decent sushi experience with good variety, this place is worth trying.

Good seafood rice bowls, it’s a small store but was quite empty when we visited for an early dinner around 5pm+ 👍 Portion wise, it’s not very big and the price is on the steeper side (9000YEN for the uni one) but it’s fresh so we like it still. If you don’t eat anything raw, the only option would be the crab bowl which is quite delicious!! Half of the meat is marinated in a special sauce while for the other half you get to enjoy the original flavours of the crab meat.

Got in as the first group of customers of the day, we ordered 4 sets of 特選ちらし丼 (¥5200). It was totally out of our expectations for the freshness and sweetness of all the seafood. It was really good and memorable for the trip! Tasty miso soup was also served together as a set. The chef was very friendly as well. Highly recommended to those who wish to try different kinds of Hokkaido seafood ✨

The seats are at the counter bar so you can see chef preparing don for us. The price is quite expensive compare to the size and taste.

Probably the worst and most expensive meal we had in Hokkaido. Expensive never mind, the quality and taste of food are at no match for the high price. For silly tourist like us, it just felt like we have fallen into this tourist trap with our both eyes opened. Stall too small. When we arrived there were 3 young Singaporeans girls sitting next to us. Plus three of us so total 6 silly Singaporeans were there quietly eating our expensive Donburi. Where were the locals??? None because they all probably known that this place is to cut tourists throats only 😅😂

It’s a tight squeeze in the shop, like a traditional Japanese eatery, but it’s worth it for the food quality. We had to wait for about 20 minutes when we arrived at about 1115 in Winter. The staff are very attentive, and the food is served very efficiently. The food is prepared right in front of you and you know exactly what goes into your bowl. Definitely worth the wait too.

Very nice and very fresh sea food / king sized crabs were alive this morning. The restaurant at 小樽 town and limited seats. The chef and store manager so friendly and speaks good English .

Very strategic location, right across Otaru canal meeting point and information center. Cute blue small shophouse you can't miss. The food is, despite the rave and reviews, average for me. We had Uni/ikura bowl and Kaisenchirashi. Fish were fresh and creamy which is standard for Hokkaido. The rice doesnt really go well with fish, not good texture. Scallop was the best of all - fresh, crunchy and sweet. We spent 1 night in Otaru and shakotan and tried 3 shops for same types of bowl. This one was the highest in review score yet the least Favourite.

It’s a bit of tourist trap, but still they serve fresh local sashimi / sushi. The seafood don and uni sashimi were great, the crab miso soup was amazing. The local fish market ambience gives authentic feels. It may not be for everyone though. Price is not cheap, but not crazy expensive either. Note: they have a nice queing system, take number, pre-order, and comeback when your number is getting closer (you can scan the ticket to check the queue).

Excellent kaisendon - the best I have tested. It’s fresh and well plated. This place is very popular. There is a queue system with chairs for those who are waiting. There are 2 eating areas - the main shop and an eating area opposite. The place is cramped. Service is very average, though. Very transactional. Thus explains the 4 star rating. Recommended if you can ignore their service. On the whole, the food was great!

I went to this Kaisendon place I found online, and honestly, it lived up to the hype! I got the donburi with 10 different types of seafood — not the most expensive one, but close — for ¥5,500, and it was totally worth it. Don’t be fooled by the photos; it might look small, but it’s actually packed with rice and loaded with seafood. You’ll be stuffed after finishing it — I’d say have it for brunch because it’ll probably keep you full the whole day (especially if you’ve got a regular metabolism). They really pack in the rice to balance all the seafood, which I actually liked. And if you’re not into sushi rice, you can even ask for regular rice instead. I also got the crab miso soup. It was delicious, but be ready to do a bit of work getting the crab meat out. Overall, it was so satisfying and definitely worth it. If you’re in Otaru or anywhere in Hokkaido, you’ve gotta try it!

The freshest seafood you can get in Hokkaido. It is one of the restaurants in the seafood market. You can cut your own Mantis shrimp or let them cut it for you for an extra 40 yen each. We did it by ourselves after a little YouTube tutorial.

There was already a queue when I arrived around 915am. You’ll need to get the waiting number from the machine first and then a staff will come and take your order. But they still will only make your food once you are seated. Seatings rather limited all were tables of four. So even if you are travelling in one pax / 2 you will end up using the table of 4 for yourself. Maybe that’s one of the reason the waiting time was so long. Perhaps the owner can consider smaller seatings / counter seats for solo or 2 pax traveler. Food wise - price point was high but fresh nonetheless. You can order the set meal donburi or customised your own toppings. I opted for the smaller portion bowl but even so it’s still big. Salmon was buttery. Fish roe was juicy and didn’t have that fishy smell. Uni was fresh and flavourful. Crab was fluffy. I also added on their local hakkaku sashimi - tasted a little firm and flavour profile more like flounder but it’s a good try. Scallop was big and juicy. Oyster was fresh but slightly more expensive compared to other stores. Overall a good store to try but waiting time can be very long. I waited for about 35 mins but some who came much later waited for hours.

If you plan to eat here, make sure you take a number first by the entrance. I got the pick 3 for 2970yen +550yen for urchin. I can't say I was impressed. Portions wasn't that big. I added 2 sides of scallops, both 440 yen each. The raw one was a little tough ( I didn't expect that), and the cook one was meh (soup in shell, super salty). I think the miso soup was the best thing in the table. In the future, I would order the grilled fish sets like the locals beside me.

Visited the shop 2 months back, waiting time about 20min. The seafood was very fresh and delicious! Missed the food so much! Parking is not free, remember to get the discount car park coupon from shop before leaving.

We stumbled on this sushi place by chance. Initially we planned to go for another sushi place by searching on Google. Unfortunately the first sushi place was closed (but didn’t show on Google). As Uomasa was close by and was open, we went for it. Ordered two sets of sushi, a sushi bowl and a small grilled cheese potato (that had sea urchin, cheese and corn beef). Sushi and sushi bowl were good. Seafood was fresh and tasty. The grilled potato was unexpected delicious. Service was efficient. Note that last order was at 8pm.

Wanted to try sashimi with cooked menu so tried this restaurant after checking Google. Faced a bit of struggle with the menu as they were mostly in Japanese except for one page of English version. The Otaru Nigiri plate of 12 assorted sashimi were generally tasty but some items may not be ideal as you can specify the choice of seafood. Assorted tempura was good the batter tasted light and overall crispy not too heavy. Grilled salmon & salmon roe don is salty with most of the salmon probably due to the uneven salt seasoning. Service might not be easy if you are seated on the 2nd level as most activities are downstairs.

We made a reservation at my daughter's choice during a family trip. There were separate seating areas for locals and tourists, but we were able to enjoy sashimi platters, sushi, and sake.

I had it for dinner and the sushi set was very delicious. I didn't like crowded places, so he kindly welcomed me even though I went to eat at 4 p.m. early in the evening. The ingredients were very fresh and as soon as I ordered, they made sushi in front of me. I recommend it to those who are vulnerable to fishy taste. The staff are so kind. For your information, there is also a menu in English, so it's okay if you can't speak Japanese.

The food is above average, but the service sucks here. Not tourist-friendly at all. The menu is in Japanese only, staffs cannot understand basic English. Do not recommend to tourists.

Local sushi place for local. No English menu so Google translate is your best fried. Overall super fresh seafood and friendly staff. We spent 10k yen for 2 adults and 2 kids.

Overall decent place, although only their crab and prawns are fresh and good. Crab bowl - crab meat is good and the paste is not fishy at all Tempura - their batter is crispy and prawn is fresh Sushi - tried their sushi set. salmon and tuna are decent. shellfish are not the best. prawn related sushi are good. Squid is bad

Love the building: 100 year old bank - rustic charm provided an antiquated, stout reassurance of security that our dining money was in good hands. The tables are spaced a pleasant three metres apart. The wine was a fruity delight. The fondue, I dare say, easily the smoothly cheesiest in all the vast wilderness of Hokkaido. I stake my life on recommending the avocado salad, afore mentioned fondue, and fifteen glasses of the red wine ginger ale cocktail. The night was a veritable feast for the senses.

Food is great and excellent ambience. Surprised that other comments were referring this as German vibe while I think it is kind of typical Japanese western bistro. Food portion is a bit small but taste are all great

Nice quiet ambience. The set dinner was value for money.

Excellent service! Let us in even we arrived near the time of last order. Great food and nice price

Chill n nice food

We went to this restaurant and we were denied services because we are black American. I have never been treated as evil and cruel as I was by the young male who denied us services at this restaurant because of our race. We enjoyed our days touring Otaru until this moment. August 10 Reply to Owner: Dear Owner, I would be remiss not to respond by saying the restaurant was empty besides one table. We were there that day and we know what we experienced and witnessed. You are using the reservation response to cover up the racism used to deny us equal services. The employee did NOT ask us ONCE if we had a reservation. We were clearly denied services because of our race and you know it. You should be ashamed of your practices. I believe in God. God knows all. He sees all. God will take care of this egregious situation for me.

Pizza hokkaido taste great!! Love the cheese n jambon

Not as good as everyone said. Very few kinds of food. The only thing worth to eat probably is the crab. Steak looks good, but not taste as good as it looks

Good view. Staff is very helpful when we request them to cut the melon that we bought at market. Buffet is okay but only that they replenish it slowly when there's a huge hungry crowd.

Came with a tour. Excellent and attentive service. Staff is magnificent. We came at a very quiet time and food was delicious.

Come with the tour. It wasnt very good at all. By the way hotel room is old and WIFI slow like hell