After visiting the "Autumn Flavor Festival" at the "Funamibay Panorama Park," my wife insisted on having the "Nikai Curry" here for lunch. She ordered the "Nikai Curry" and "Chicken Cocotte," while I ordered the "Special Nikai Curry," "Pumpkin and Eggplant Gratin," and "Onion Rings." The Nikai Curry is a white curry topped with scallops from Yakumo and fried octopus from Kumaishi. It is made with milk from Motoyama Ranch. My impression after eating it was that it tasted more like a stew than curry, probably due to the milk. The spiciness comes later, but it didn't quite match our expectations of curry. The Special Nikai Curry, which is darker in color, resembled butter chicken curry, but it had a unique taste that I personally didn't enjoy. It's all about personal preference, but unfortunately, it didn't suit our tastes. However, the side dishes like the Cocotte and Gratin were delicious.

Title: First Visit Tomorrow, I will take the day off work and head to Hakodate with my wife and dog, Hana. We will be taking the scenic route down to Southern Hokkaido. Our first meal stop will be in Yakumo. It's a famous restaurant that we've never been to before. When we arrived at Harvester Yakumo, the parking lot was quite crowded, but the wait for a table inside was only about 3 groups ahead of us. We lined up and eventually figured out the ordering system, where we had to order the freshly baked pizza at the counter. We ordered a Margherita pizza. We were given a buzzer and waited for our turn to collect our food. Next, we ordered a set with 2 pieces of fried chicken and fries, and my wife added onion rings to the order. We also got drinks from the drink bar. We sat down and waited for our buzzer to go off. While waiting for the pizza to be ready, we started with the fried chicken, fries, and onion rings. Unfortunately, the fried chicken and onion rings were not as good as we had hoped. They seemed to have been sitting for a while and were quite disappointing. The fries were decent though. When the pizza was ready, we went to pick it up. It was freshly baked and delicious. However, we wished there were more toppings to make it more flavorful. Overall, the experience was okay, but considering the prices and the quality of the food, we couldn't fully understand why the restaurant was so popular. Nevertheless, we were glad to have tried it out. Thank you for the meal!

My husband, who loves KFC, researched this place for me because I also love KFC. Our son also loves KFC's fries the most, so this restaurant in Hokkaido that specializes in herb chicken is very popular. The weather was great, and the location was perfect on that day. There is a free kids' space, making it ideal for families with children. The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, surpassing KFC in quality. The seasoning is very similar to KFC's, but not too strong, just right. The flavor lingers in your mouth. The fries are also similar to KFC's, but with the skin on. However, these fries are also incredibly delicious. They also have popcorn chicken, which our son enjoyed eating a lot because it was delicious. It was super delicious. I want to come back for an all-you-can-eat experience next time. Thank you for the meal.

Every year around this time, on the way back from visiting the graves in Ochibu, we stop by Harvester Yakumo for a meal. This year, the weather wasn't the best, but the food was as delicious as always. The fried chicken was excellent, and the pizza, pasta, and gratin were also very tasty. The summer vegetable pizza and the summer vegetable pasta in a peperoncino style had a rich vegetable flavor that was superb. We shared the dishes among three people, and the portions were satisfying.

Compared to the lively times in the past, there are fewer people now, so you can actually relax. The chicken is delicious, and the pizza is also tasty. Unfortunately, it's a bit of a hassle to change cups at the drink bar. If they could arrange the machines and seats like a family restaurant, it would be even better. Looking forward to it.

I have been to Hakodate many times, but I couldn't visit Harvester Yakumo because of my business trips. This time, I went on a semi-leisure business trip to attend the Hakodate Port Festival fireworks display. I arrived around noon, just after 12 o'clock. After passing through the Yakumo exit on the expressway, I went to the parking lot. Then, I walked about 5 minutes to get to the restaurant. It was quite hot and tiring to walk in the heat. The parking lot at Harvester Yakumo was not crowded, so I wondered if they were closed today. But when I approached the restaurant, I saw the menu displayed. I was already craving some chicken. I chose the chicken set with 2 pieces and potatoes, and also ordered a scallop Genovese pizza to share with everyone. I presented my JAF membership card for a 10% discount, thanks to my boss treating us. The food was delicious, from the chicken to the pizza with its chewy crust. The onion rings had a slightly sweet batter. Everything was so tasty and I left feeling full. Thank you for the meal.

It seems like it has taken over from the former Kentucky test farm. The chicken is delicious, especially when it's freshly made! It has that authentic Kentucky flavor and is crispy and delicious when fresh. The potato side dish was also amazingly crispy and delicious! The onion rings were also crispy. The tiramisu was cheesy and just to my liking. It was small but delicious! The pizza was baked in a kiln. We ordered 2 pizzas for 4 people, so we couldn't eat much chicken. I preferred the seafood pizza, but I think it's better to eat chicken and potatoes here. I would like to come back again. The chicken and potatoes are exquisite! The location was pastoral and we were able to spend a relaxing time.

I used this place when I stopped by Yakumo Service Area. When I walked further from the service area, a stylish building appeared. The view of the sea was beautiful. You can choose a main menu, then carry a tray and select side dishes like chicken, salad, and dessert as you like. But it seems like the main menu is not mandatory. The portion of chicken is quite large, so you can enjoy a chicken-focused meal. I felt like I had found a hidden gem. I will definitely visit again if I have the chance.

On the way from Hakodate to Lake Toya, I ate too many rice dumplings at the Numanoie, so I had to skip the Hamburg steak at Restaurant Cologne that I had planned to eat. I was feeling a bit full, so I hurried on. During a restroom break, I looked up a place like a roadside station in Yakumo, and found out that there was a shop across the street that served herb chicken fried chicken and stone oven pizza. I decided to go there. The building was quite charming and Hokkaido-like, with a beautiful birch tree-lined road. There were terrace seats with a great view if the weather was nice, but unfortunately it was raining so I couldn't sit outside. I arrived a little after 2 PM, and there were only a few customers, so it felt like a private space where I could relax. The Harvest Set for 715 yen was delicious. The chicken was made from domestic herb chicken, well-seasoned and thick, truly tasty chicken meat. The potato fries were also very Hokkaido-like and delicious. I wish I had more space in my stomach to try the pizza, which smelled so good being baked in the stone oven.

I knew there would be a long line for the second time in over 10 years, so I arrived early, but still had to wait. I ordered the Margherita pizza for 1750 yen, and the seasonal limited edition Yakkumo beef and maitake mushroom pizza for 2300 yen. The pizza was very chewy. I also tried the special Nika Curry for 1200 yen, which was a seafood scallop and white and crustacean curry. It was not your typical tourist curry, but it was good despite being a bit pricey. I also had the Ethnic Chicken for 490 yen and the Motoyama Milk for 185 yen. The flavors were pretty average, but what really surprised me was the Harvester Set for 715 yen. It included 2 pieces of fried chicken and potatoes. I had always thought of Harvester's chicken as a fancier version of KFC, but it was even more delicious with tender meat and crispy skin. It was like a refined and upscale version of KFC. I recommend trying the chicken and curry together!

I went to a lunch buffet. I arrived 30 minutes before opening and there were about 5 groups ahead of me. 10 minutes before opening, more and more customers arrived. They seated us early, which was great! It was a 90-minute all-you-can-eat and drink buffet with chicken, pasta, salad, pizza, gratin, and soft drinks. The variety was limited, but the quality of the ingredients was top-notch. The herb chicken was especially delicious. It had a gentle flavor, not as salty as KFC. I wonder what part of the chicken it was, but the meat attached to the bone was quickly gone. There was something like a bread pudding, but that also disappeared quickly. If you go, make sure to check it out. I was very satisfied with the delicious chicken. I will definitely go back again.

This is a herb chicken farm-to-table restaurant in Yakumo Town, the only town in Japan facing both the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, with ties to Kentucky Fried Chicken. The development of herb chicken, the natural farm setting, and the location overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Funka Bay all contribute to a unique and appealing story. The chicken is delicious, and the pizza is also very tasty, cooked in a stone oven. The restaurant is mainly staffed by locals, giving it a bit of a rustic feel, but this adds to the charm and allows visitors to fully enjoy the local atmosphere.

During my trip to Hakodate in December 2022, I stopped by this restaurant for lunch! It's a place I've been wanting to visit for a long time. They offer a winter weekend and holiday buffet for 2250 yen per adult, with free-flowing soft drinks included. The restaurant used to be operated by Kentucky Fried Chicken, but now it's under new management. However, the fried chicken they serve tastes just like KFC! You can choose your favorite pieces from the buffet, which is great. The stone oven-baked pizza was delicious too! They also had pasta, fried rice, gratin, and many other tasty dishes. I ended up eating too much that day. Unfortunately, it was snowing heavily outside, but I heard the view is usually beautiful. I hope to visit again on a sunny day. Thank you, Harvester!

The ordering system is like a food court with options like pasta, pizza, and fried chicken. The fried chicken in particular was very delicious with several varieties available. The pizza and pasta were average in taste but served in generous portions. The highlight of the experience was the amazing view from inside the restaurant. While I visited for a hearty lunch this time, I plan to revisit in the future for a snack, enjoying a cola and a piece of chicken while taking in the view as a relaxing break during a drive.

I usually review ramen, but occasionally I review Hokkaido's gourmet food. This time, I will introduce the popular former Kentucky Farm in Yakumo Town, "Harvester Yakumo".=================================I was driving from Sapporo to Hakodate for a business trip, taking the local route using National Route 230 for the first time in decades. After stopping at Agemomo at Nakayama Pass for a break (refer to previous log), I continued driving on the autumn sunny road. It was a comfortable drive while overlooking Lake Toya for the first time in a long time, and I got on the highway from Toyoura IC, heading towards the next destination. I arrived at Yakumo PA after 3 pm. The next destination, "Harvester Yakumo", is directly connected to this parking area overlooking Mt. Funaboshi. The restaurant is located in Hamamatsu, Yakumo Town. I parked at the PA and walked along the promenade towards the restaurant. It's interesting to head to the restaurant on the highway. As I walked leisurely, enjoying the peaceful rural scenery, I spotted a large brick building that resembles a foreign mansion. "Harvester Yakumo" is the birthplace of domestic herb chicken and was established in 1988 as an experimental farm for Kentucky Fried Chicken. It used to be called "Kentucky Farm" but became independent in 2002 and started its own restaurant operation. "Harvester Yakumo" was founded with the wish to provide their own carefully raised materials in Japan, inspired by Colonel Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, who carefully raised chickens and vegetables in the backyard farm of a restaurant in Kentucky. The building itself is like a foreign mansion, making you feel as if you've come to the countryside in Kentucky. Yakumo Town, which is similar to Kentucky in the United States, was developed by Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the former lord of Owari Domain, known as the Tokugawa town. On the other hand, the first domestic store of Kentucky Fried Chicken was in Nagoya, so there is a mysterious connection. The menu includes popular fried chicken, grilled chicken, ethnic chicken, pizza, curry, hamburger, omelet rice, spaghetti, and a variety of other dishes. Today, I ordered Fried Chicken for 295 yen, Margherita Pizza for 1,650 yen, Onion Rings for 220 yen, and a Drink Bar for 410 yen. The total was 2,575 yen. The weather was nice, so I enjoyed my meal on the terrace. The terrace provides a space where pets are allowed, which is also great for dog owners. Soon, the dishes were ready. So, let's dig in! First, the chicken. Delicious! The chicken made with herb chicken, known as "too delicious Kentucky," is juicy and overflowing with meat juice. The "herb chicken" used here is named because it is raised free-range on a vast site and fed with herbs cultivated on the farm. This healthy and fresh chicken makes the fried chicken even more delicious. Next, I tried the pizza. It's chewy and delicious too. They use locally harvested ingredients and bake them in a stone oven in the restaurant, aiming to be a pioneer of Japanese pizza. The onion rings were crispy as well. I finished my meal while feeling the refreshing breeze of Hokkaido. Fried chicken and pizza from Kentucky, the birthplace of Kentucky, are really delicious. I have visited Yakumo PA many times, but I was surprised to find such a wonderful restaurant hidden behind the PA. There are still many delicious restaurants in Hokkaido that I don't know about. The taste, ingredients, scenery, and air were all top-notch. It's a restaurant where you can fully enjoy Hokkaido. I'll definitely visit again next time on a private trip. Kentucky surpassed Kentucky, it was delicious. Thank you for the meal♪ (Visited on September 8, 2022) (Posted on April 26, 2023)

We visited the restaurant around 1:30 PM on a Friday in August 2022, on our way to Hakodate for a trip. We parked our car at Yakumo Parking Area and walked for about 10 minutes, which was quite tiring. My wife fell on the stairs along the way. The natural path is easy to trip on as we get older. The restaurant was quite crowded, with about 70% of the seats filled. There was also a terrace seat with a nice view. My wife ordered a summer vegetable Japanese-style pasta, while I ordered the farm hamburger and fried chicken. We ordered at the counter by sliding a tray and then proceeded to pay. We were given a call bell and went back to our seats. The fried chicken tasted similar to KFC but less greasy and more refreshing. It was quite delicious. After about 15 minutes, our bell rang, and we went to pick up our order at the counter. The hamburger didn't release much juice when cut, and the demiglace sauce was tasty. It came with vegetables as sides - green beans, eggplant, potatoes, and bell peppers. The vegetable flavors were a bit bland. The overall balance of flavors in the pasta was also unclear. The fried chicken might have been the best part of the meal. The outdoor view was excellent, adding to the dining experience. Thank you for the meal.

By the time I passed through Oshamanbe, it was already noon. On this day, I was traveling from Kamiiso Misaki to Hakodate without a reservation, so I couldn't tell the time. The ramen shop in Oshamanbe had a long line, so I hurriedly looked around and was drawn to the potato fries. I love French food, but potatoes are forever my favorite. So, I zoomed over here in my X-Trail. This restaurant is located on the premises of a park-like area near Funka Bay. Of course, you can also just dine here. ◆Atmosphere The terrace seats are great with a nice view. However, there is little shade, so it can get hot. There was a warning about crows, but there were none today. There are also indoor seats available. ◆Ordering process 1. Line up 2. When called, take a tray 3. Order the main dish like pizza, receive a buzzer and ticket 4. Choose sides from the showcase 5. Pay at the register - PayPay or cash 6. Choose a seat (you can choose first, there are plenty available) 7. When the buzzer goes off, pick up the pizza at the oven, and other dishes at the counter next to the register (self-service for things like wet towels) 8. Return dishes to the designated area when finished ◆Customer demographic, crowd level Mainly families, quite crowded ◆Duration Arrived at 13:44 Ordered at 14:00 Pizza arrived at 14:05 Omurice arrived at 14:15 ◆Service Mostly self-service ◆Menu French fries, onion rings, pizza, pasta, curry, hamburger, fried chicken, takeout available ◆Parking Restaurant has its own parking lot. When it's busy, there are staff to guide you. ◆Food I indulged in some junk food and felt happy. The drive-thru can get quite busy, which can be a bit of a downside. Also, having umbrellas or shade for the outdoor seats would be appreciated.

During the first week of August on a weekday around 11 o'clock, the restaurant was packed with people despite it being before lunchtime, both inside and on the terrace. You order pizzas and pastas first, and then you can order chicken dishes as you move along the line. The chicken tasted like KFC. The Margherita pizza had a slight tanginess from the tomato sauce and was delicious. The weather in Hokkaido was perfect, and I was able to enjoy my lunch on the terrace surrounded by nature.

This shop is located at the Yakumo Parking Area on the Doto Expressway, where you can park and visit. It's about a 7-8 minute walk from the Yakumo PA parking lot. This place is somewhat of a holy land for Kentucky Fried Chicken. The Japanese version of KFC's chicken is sold as "domestic herb chicken," and the birthplace of this herb chicken is here in Yakumo. In this shop, you can try the original Kentucky Fried Chicken. In addition to KFC, they have various other menu items, especially their pizzas which are cooked in an authentic stone oven. My partner and I ordered the following: - Harvester Set (2 pieces of chicken, small fries) - Margherita pizza - Omurice - Drink all you can. After paying the bill, the Harvester Set was served on the spot, and the other two items were given a call bell to notify us when they were ready. Unfortunately, the fried chicken had one drumstick, which I don't particularly like. It tasted similar to KFC, but somehow the flavor was different. It might be a bit milder than KFC. It was raining today, so we couldn't enjoy the terrace seats, which I think would be great on a sunny day. Dining while enjoying the view of Hokkaido's scenery would be amazing. Unfortunately, there was no one sitting on the terrace today. After about 10 minutes, we were called for the Omurice, and after 15 minutes, we were called for the Margherita pizza. The Omurice had a fluffy egg and the demi-glace sauce was delicious. The Margherita pizza had a chewy crust, tangy tomato sauce, cheesy topping, and basil which made it delicious! The charred edges from the stone oven added a nice touch. I would love to visit again on a sunny day. Thank you for the meal. Rating: 3.49 stars

I went for the first time in 20 years. The surroundings are dominated by large-scale farm landscapes. At the counter, you can choose your favorite items. I chose the main chicken, salad, and dessert. Even though I can't eat that much, my eyes are drawn to delicious-looking items. You can also choose from the drink bar. It's all-you-can-drink. The taste is just like the usual chicken. Thank you for the meal.