This is a report on a restaurant in Hokkaido, located in Rumoi, Hokkaido, called "Restaurant ef". I arrived around 11:40 am and was able to be seated right away as the place was not crowded. The interior has about six 4-person tables and two 6-person sofa seats, making it family-friendly. The parking lot is spacious and can accommodate many cars. The restaurant is loved by locals, as indicated by the many local license plates. I ordered the "Ohotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba" for 980 yen, which is a popular lunch option under 1,000 yen. Other customers also seemed to enjoy the salt yakisoba, salt ramen, and hamburger doria. The dish arrived around 10 minutes later, with a tower of onion rings that unfortunately had a mishap when one fell off. However, the staff quickly brought a replacement, showing great customer service. The hot salt yakisoba was delicious, with thick scallops as toppings and sweet Kitami onions. The salt from Ohotsk was a perfect match. I enjoyed the meal and would like to try the hamburger doria and salt ramen next time. Overall, the quality and variety of lunch options under 1,000 yen show the restaurant's dedication and effort, making it a wonderful dining experience. Thank you for the meal.

Solo Travel Part 2, the accommodation for the first night is Onneyu Onsen. I thought it would be easy to find a place to have dinner after checking in advance and finding a few options, but when I arrived, it turned out that all the places were closed. There was only one ramen shop that seemed to be open, but it was closed today or others were temporarily closed or gone. This was not good, so I hurried back to the inn and decided to drive towards Kitami. I couldn't go back the other way, and there was nothing along the way, so I ended up stopping at this restaurant just before entering the city of Rumoi. It is about 8km away from Onneyu. When the car approached the restaurant and I saw that it was open, I felt relieved. It was around 6 pm. There was only one other group of customers inside, a pair that looked like typical business travelers. Seeing them reminded me of my active days. I sat down, glanced at the menu, and found an interesting dish that caught my eye. I decided to order the "Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba" for 1050 yen including tax. It looked like it used local ingredients and had a good presentation, which piqued my interest. After about 15 minutes, it was ready. It looked just like the photo. As soon as it was placed on the table, some kind of magical water was poured over it, making it look like it was ready to eat. The magical water supposedly contained scallop extract. In the middle, there were three layers of onion tempura, two scallop shells with a salt flavor, which was different from the usual sauce. When I tasted the noodles with chopsticks, it was delicious! It had a nice salty flavor, not too strong, and a deep umami taste, maybe due to the scallop extract. I thought it was a bit light, so when I sprinkled the homemade salt made from Okhotsk seawater and sun-dried kelp that came with it, the flavor intensified and transformed into my preferred taste. Despite being only slightly hungry, I couldn't stop eating. I quickly searched for this restaurant, and it was a hit. Looking at the other menu items, I could feel the dedication and attention to detail in each dish. It must be a good dedication. Probably...

I ordered the recommended hamburger gratin at a restaurant about 30 minutes from Kitami City that I had been curious about for a while. The homemade white sauce and cheese had a nice feel to them, and the hamburger was soft and not too rich in flavor, just right! It was incredibly delicious! I would love to come back again. Thank you for the meal!

Salt Ramen for 800 yen in Rumoi, Kitami City for lunch. Since I came all the way to Kitami, I decided to try a local specialty, but ended up ordering a slightly Otokoyama-style salt ramen. It arrived in about 10 minutes. It's a simple ramen with medium-thick curly noodles, but it has a gentle flavor that is easy on the body. I recommend getting extra seaweed.

【September 8, 2022】Survey report. Let's release the accumulated reviews all at once!! 8th day of the Hokkaido expedition. Today's itinerary: Onneto Campground → Lake Akan Ainu Kotan → Mikuni Pass → Sohun Gorge Campground Arrived at 12:58. ■ Interior Cream-colored walls with dark brown tables. Jazz piano playing inside the shop♪ ■ Seating arrangement 9 tables for 4 people each 2 booth seats for 6 people each Other raised seating areas available ■ Operation Two staff members in the hall. Waited for 10 minutes before the dishes arrived. The ordered items and reviews are as follows. ↓↓↓↓ ◆ Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba 990 yen 4.2 points Kitami Salt Yakisoba, which has been sold since 2007, is now a representative of Kitami B-class gourmet! Served in an iron pot, the yakisoba has a towering onion ring for a big impact! Looking at the ingredients, there are cabbage, bell peppers, green peppers, shimeji mushrooms, bean sprouts, and scallops. The thick noodles have a chewy texture, which is impressive. The flavor of dried shrimp is also good♪ The saltiness is perfectly balanced. Maybe it's thanks to the "magic water" that the staff poured when serving? The onion rings made with Kitami onions have a crispy coating! The contrast with the freshness of the onions is great♪ The Okhotsk scallops were fresh and delicious♪ ………………………………… ◆ Okhotsk Dried Scallop Salt Ramen 980 yen 4.0 points The soup made from dried scallops is rich in umami. In the middle of the meal, the shrimp oil served in a small dish is added, transforming the flavor powerfully! 【Overall】The "Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba" exceeded expectations and was delicious! It's the best local gourmet I've had in Hokkaido on the 8th day of my visit. This shop apparently originated as a drive-in. At the time of transitioning from a drive-in to a family restaurant, the "Hamburg Doria," or "Handori" for short, was born as the shop's signature dish. I definitely want to try it next time!

JR Tobecho Station is just a few minutes by car. This drive-in restaurant is located along the national highway. It has table seats and raised tatami seating, making it very convenient. The menu is diverse, offering Western dishes, ramen, and local specialties like seafood yakisoba. It's a great place for families to enjoy. I visited for lunch on a weekday, and although I arrived after 12 pm, the restaurant was about 60% full. I ordered the pork cutlet curry, but I forgot the price. The cutlet was fried perfectly without any strong taste, and it paired well with the curry. The curry wasn't very spicy, focusing more on the umami and sweetness, making it suitable for those who don't like spicy food, including children.

Restaurant Ef in Rumoi-cho, Kitami City. I have visited Ef several times before and have tried dishes such as hamburger doria, Ohotsk Kitami salt yakisoba, Ohotsk dried scallop salt ramen, Ohotsk dried scallop ankake yakisoba, and Oriental spaghetti. They are all delicious, but my favorite is the hamburger doria. However, on this day, I decided to try something different - let's challenge the Napoletana! It arrived on a hot iron plate, and the sizzling sound and aroma got me excited. The Napoletana at Ef is surprisingly light, easy to eat, and you can keep eating as much as you want. I added some powdered cheese and Tabasco for a flavor change. The Tabasco, made with Habanero peppers from Kitami, added a spicy kick that was refreshing and addictive. I recommend trying it. They also offer white kidney bean tempura, as Rumoi-cho and Eibetsu are the top producers of white kidney beans in Japan. The tempura was delicious and had a hint of sweetness, making it a perfect snack. The difference in taste between Ef's and Soba Kirimorekai's white kidney bean tempura shows the potential of white kidney beans. Restaurant Ef is located along National Route 39, just down from Ishikita Pass, making it a great stop for a drive. With a variety of menu options, including local specialties, it's a great place to visit with anyone.

I had Oriental spaghetti, tonkatsu curry pasta for lunch while on my way to Kunneppu Town in the morning. It's a popular family restaurant in Rumoi Town. They serve popular dishes like Kitami salt yakisoba and ankake yakisoba.

"I don't really go far away often. Well, some people don't mind that... Anyway, I went on a short drive to Rumoi, which is not too far away (or is it?). It's technically still within Kitami city. (^^ゞ This place always seems crowded at lunchtime, so I was curious if the food was really that good. I remember going there before, but I wasn't sure. It's called 'Family Restaurant e'f,' more like a drive-in than a family restaurant. It was past 12 o'clock and, as expected, it was crowded... After the previous customers left, I had to wait for about 5 minutes near the entrance because the tables weren't cleared yet. There were two waitstaff, but they seemed overwhelmed. (Hang in there!) It took about 30 minutes even after ordering. I ordered the 'Hamburger Doria' for 900 yen. It was served on a hot iron plate. The hamburger was juicy with melted cheese on top. The ketchup rice inside was perfectly seasoned. Everything matched so well! The portion was generous, but it didn't feel heavy because the seasoning wasn't too strong. No wonder the hamburger connoisseur from Kushiro would approve! (｡･∀･)ﾉﾞ I definitely want to try other dishes next time. I'll be back for sure!"

Mr. F offers a variety of local gourmet dishes such as Okhotsk salt yakisoba and Okhotsk dried scallop salt ramen. The salt yakisoba seemed to be popular, with the sound of sizzling coming from all directions, creating an appetizing aroma. However, on this day, I was craving hamburgers abnormally, so I decided without hesitation to go for the hamburger doria. The hamburger was packed with the deliciousness of meat, satisfying my hamburger cravings perfectly. The combination of white sauce and demi-glace sauce was also great. I devoured it in no time! The brown sugar pudding was also delicious, with a mild sweetness using Okhotsk sugar beets. The slightly bitter and gentle sweetness gave it an elegant flavor.

Before the Bon holiday, I went on a drive brunch with my friends. We headed towards Kitami and already decided on a restaurant to visit. We also knew what we wanted to order. We arrived at "e'f" in Rumoi Town, located on the outskirts of Kitami, at 11 o'clock. The restaurant had families dining in the tatami area when we arrived, so we chose a table seat. The restaurant was quite spacious and had a familiar family restaurant vibe. Even though we had already decided on our order, we checked out the menu. The menu was quite extensive and had many tempting options, but I stuck to my choice of Hamburger Doria. It arrived after about 10 minutes, and it looked beautiful with plenty of cheese on top. The rice was flavored, which I prefer over plain white rice. The hamburger was clearly homemade and delicious. Overall, it was a satisfying and enjoyable lunch experience.

Well, I knew it had been around for a while, but I always passed by without really paying attention when going to places like Sapporo, Asahikawa, or Ikeda. I usually go to places where I can use my credit card, so I didn't think this place would accept it. But when I called to confirm, they said they did accept it. When I asked at the store later, I found out they had recently introduced AirPay terminals. They also accept some electronic money. I ordered the pork cutlet curry, and the taste was okay but a bit on the salty side. If you like salty curry, this place is recommended. I personally enjoy it too. However, it lacks a bit of richness without the sweetness of onions. I also ordered a cola, and the portion was quite generous.

I was planning to go to Obihiro, but my grandson said he wanted to go see a Kamen Rider show for an event yesterday, so I thought he wouldn't have time to hang out with me. But then he suddenly said, "Let's play baseball" or "Let's play games," so I ended up arriving late and changing my destination to Kitami. I really wanted to eat ramen today, so there are no restaurants in Kitami where I haven't eaten yet, so I ended up going to Rumoi. Rumoi is technically part of Kitami, but anyway. My grandson said, "You don't have to go see Kamen Rider, let's go eat ramen together," and I was like, "Really?" Oh no, I was planning to eat alone, but it turned into a meal with four people, including my grandson. And now even my older sister and younger sister are coming, what's going on? I'm going to be going around Kitami with six people. Well, I'm grateful, but my eldest daughter's family is going back to Sapporo, so after eating, I will take the two of them back. When we arrived at the place, it was like, "Is this Rumoi?" The cafe-like exterior caught my eye. When we entered, the staff seemed annoyed. It's a big place, but there weren't that many customers, yet they said, "It will take some time." We came all the way to Rumoi, are you going to send us back empty-handed? I mentioned the cafe-like exterior, but it's not really that fancy. There are many table seats and eight table seats in the raised tatami area. I came here to eat ramen, so I stuck to my original plan and ordered the Salt Ramen for 700 yen. My older sister ordered the Scallop Ramen and Risotto. Someone else ordered the ramen, and my eldest daughter's husband ordered the Kitami Salt Yakisoba. My younger sister ordered the Tonkatsu Set Meal, along with my eldest daughter and grandson. Light music was playing. The Tonkatsu Set Meal was the first to arrive, followed by the Doria. The ramen was last, surprisingly. "Is this 700 yen?" The ramen doesn't taste good. The croquette is shaped like a white kidney bean, but it has no flavor and is sweet. Returning to the ramen, the noodles seem to be store-bought. The bamboo shoots have no taste even when bitten. The seaweed is lonely and doesn't add much to the dish. The thinly flavored chashu is slightly seasoned and is better than it looks. The soup lacks any umami or richness and is a far cry from a well-balanced flavor. The Scallop Ramen arrived after I finished eating. It's essentially just Salt Ramen with scallops on top. They probably forgot about it. The Scallop Ramen is just Salt Ramen with scallops added, nothing special. The thickness of the cutlet is impressive, and it's edible because it has some fat, but I was surprised it cost 1,160 yen. I didn't have high expectations, but the Salt Yakisoba turned out to be the most decent dish and matched the photos on the menu. I didn't come all this way to spend gas money to eat the worst food. I'm not saying it's a scam, but it's definitely a scam. Am I not saying that? The thickness of the cutlet is impressive, and it's edible because it has some fat, but I was surprised it cost 1,160 yen. I didn't have high expectations, but the Salt Yakisoba turned out to be the most decent dish and matched the photos on the menu. I didn't come all this way to spend gas money to eat the worst food. I'm not saying it's a scam, but it's definitely a scam. Am I not saying that?

I ordered salt yakisoba. The scallops and onion rings were delicious! I went to Kitakitsune Ranch at a roadside station in Kitami, but wanted to have lunch and found this place in a local information magazine. Kitami doesn't have many lunch options, so I could have eaten at the roadside station, but I'm glad I went a little further! As I mentioned at the beginning, the scallops and onion rings were delicious! I felt like even locals were coming here!

The Doko Exploration Team is heading to "Family Restaurant F and the Northern Land Aquarium - Enjoying Local Delicacies and Warm Footbath Hot Springs to the Fullest! (Kitami City)"

After enjoying the "Okhotsk Tower" and the "Okhotsk Tokkari Center", we moved to Kitami City. Feeling hungry, we found a family restaurant-style eatery. I ordered the Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba (*^^*) I love salt yakisoba! The scallops add a nice flavor to the dish. The onion rings on top make it look interesting. ♥️

I had always been curious about this place as I passed by, and this time I decided to visit during lunchtime. The parking lot was almost full, which raised my expectations! The restaurant was spacious, and I was seated at a table. However, when I ordered the curry, it took a while to arrive. When it finally came, I was surprised to find that it tasted like a homemade curry, rather plain and lacking in spices. I had expected a more restaurant-style curry, so I was a bit disappointed. There were many people eating ramen, so maybe that's what they are known for? Overall, it was just an average experience.

It was hot, so I ordered a large serving of zaru soba ✌️ Even though it was a large serving, the portion size was... normal. It was interesting that the food was brought by a robot, but it was funny when I forgot to grab chopsticks and the staff had to bring them (lol) Thank you for the meal.

I had the Ohotsk dried scallop ramen. It was a large serving, but it was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating and almost finished it all. Personally, I prefer a slightly lighter flavor, but this bowl was enjoyable with its flavorful broth.

Highly recommend the Hamburg Doria! Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of your opening! 🎉