When heading from Obihiro to Hiroo, as soon as you enter Hiroo town, if you turn left, you will find Kikuchi Farm! I arrived around 3pm and was told that lunch time was already over, so I ordered soft serve ice cream instead. What I ordered -> Soft serve ice cream in a waffle cone (350 yen). The soft serve was rich and smooth, but it had a refreshing and light taste that didn't linger in the mouth! It was very delicious and refreshing! And the price for a waffle cone was also pleasing. I would like to try their lunch next time. Thank you for the meal.

We participated in the Soft Serve Ice Cream Stamp Rally at this restaurant. My family and I ordered a Meat Pizza, a Mixed Pizza, a Loco Moco Bowl, and a Hamburger. We shared and enjoyed all the dishes. For dessert, we had a Gelato Triple with Kinako powder, Gianduia, and Biscotti toppings. If you're heading towards Hiroo during a Tokachi drive, this place comes highly recommended!

Last year, I tried the frozen dessert and it was a failure, so this time I went for regular soft serve. I chose a waffle cone. It was rich and delicious ( ◠‿◠ ) Soft serve is definitely the best. But the outside area smells... and the flies are annoying... It must have been worse in the summer...

On the way to Cape Enoshima, I got hungry and made a detour to Kikuchi Farm Cafe in Hiroo Town. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was bright and the restroom was clean. Due to the current situation, there were many customers coming in for takeout orders while I was looking through the menu at a table. On this day, I ordered three items: homemade Bolognese cup, gelato double blend coffee. The coarse ground meat used in the Bolognese sauce comes from the company's dairy farm, possibly from Holstein or Brown Swiss cows. The sauce also includes milk. The pasta is made by Yamahata Seimenjo. The taste of the Bolognese was a slightly mysterious light flavor, both the meat and the sauce. Occasionally, I could also taste the aroma of herbs. The powdered cheese was store-bought, but when sprinkled on top, it brought the flavors together. The noodles from Yamahata Seimenjo were slippery and mixed well with the sauce. The gelato I chose was milk and salt. It combines the blessings of the company's farm and Hiroo Town. The gelato had a slightly airy texture and a chewy melting sensation. The taste of the milk was reminiscent of the nostalgic flavor of milky candy from childhood. As for the salt flavor, when rolled on the tongue and then melted in the mouth, a gentle umami spread. Surprisingly, it was quite good. It might be more enjoyable if it had a slightly more sticky texture. I would like to visit again in a refreshing season.

Tokachi Evening Cola (300 yen) had a gentle sweetness like honey, but it is made with natural sweetener. It is a refreshing drink without artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. The simple sweetness, cola aroma, and sparkling carbonation in the twilight! Affogato with Soft Serve Ice Cream (480 yen) combines rich soft serve ice cream from a local farm, coffee for bitterness and richness, and chocolate cookies for texture. You can spot the shop's sign along the national highway, and follow a path through fields to reach the shop. The cafe, with a second floor, offers a nice atmosphere for enjoying their own soft serve ice cream.

Oh no. We should have gone to Hiroo Town on an empty stomach. That's all we can say about our feelings. Well, it's time for a long drive. It's the Kikuchi Farm Cafe that I've been wishing to visit for almost a year, hoping it was closer. The quality of dairy products is unquestionable, and the frozen beef they sell has an amazing cost-performance ratio. It's a rare Brown Swiss cow that you can't find in supermarkets. *Note* It seems they also have Holstein beef. You can't specify which one to buy as it depends on the cows' situation at the time, so it seems. With hardly any fat content, it's a special meat that I, a lover of lean red meat, find delicious with the highest yield. Ah, I didn't want to tell anyone about it so much (tears). I wanted to secretly go there and have it all to myself... (T ^ T) Naturally, it has become known to everyone in recent years, and it seems to be sold out at times. It's inevitable as they are different from livestock farmers who mainly sell beef cattle. After finishing our morning work, we dashed to Hiroo Town as soon as possible. We had lunch in the car with bread and rice balls we bought at the convenience store. Even though we only ate one piece of bread, I feel strangely full. Maybe I was nervous because it was a long drive after a long time. With a stomachache, we quietly entered the cafe's door. Despite finally realizing our visit amidst the waves of Corona. Ugh, why is this happening? It's too sad to just have a drink, so we ordered the recommended menu, Milk Brulee, with coffee. As the owner's mother kindly explained, "It's more generous than it looks" (probably Hiroo-style. Overall, it's generous and kind, Hiroo Town), it was a sweet that hit the spot. Wow, the rich milk flavor is overwhelming! Fresh, milk-flavored whipped cream is generously piled on top. The bottom part, like pudding, is subtly sweet. It was a dish that packed the deliciousness of rich milk to the max. The coffee was also delicious, and the view was beautiful (even though it was already dusk). The meat is still very popular, and the hamburgers and ground meat have been sold out for a while. As expected, really delicious. I bought shank meat for beef stew, and variously usable loin and sirloin meat. The shank meat I simmered in a pressure cooker later was clear and free of any off-flavors. The slight lingering milk flavor in the aftertaste seems to be a characteristic of Kikuchi Farm's meat. I had the same impression when I ate it last time, so it seems to be right. During this period, Hiroo Town was in the campaign period for cashless payments. When I tried to pay the full amount at once, the staff kindly advised me, "There is a limit to the reduction, so if you split the payment into three, you will get a larger reduction," and even went through the trouble of splitting the payment for me. What kindness, what kindness!! The people in the town are genuinely kind, and I want to live in Hiroo Town already! The climate is gentle, unlike the inland areas where it never drops to minus 20 degrees. It's mild. You can see why people choose to move here. There are also lovely cafes and top-notch seafood restaurants to enjoy. When you feel like your perspective has become narrow due to busyness with work, it's a beloved town that you suddenly want to visit.

Every time I passed by this area, I was curious about the flag, so I decided to visit Kikuchi Farm. It's quite remote, isn't it? It was just us and another parent-child duo there, but we had to wait after ordering. The cashier seemed a bit flustered, I hope everything's okay. My mini berry parfait was 10 yen more expensive for takeout, I should have just eaten it there. The frozen dessert was meant for takeout, so it was hard! It was a bit of a disappointment. I think I'm done with this place.

I went to Hiroo Town for a drive and tried the Hashed Beef (850 yen) which is made with meat from cows raised on a ranch. The portion of meat was generous and the taste was delicious and easy to eat. I also tried the Roast Beef Sandwich (800 yen) which was satisfying with tasty bread and meat. I don't have a photo, but I recommend the Gelato Single (350 yen) with Hiroo's salt. It is made with milk from the ranch and salt produced in Hiroo Town, making it a unique and delicious treat.

Chikuchi Farm: I visited this place after hearing that it is run by a salon member in Nishino, Hiroo. The stylish building was located at the end of a small path, with milk bottles and goat and cow costumes adding to the great atmosphere. It opened in 2018, so the interior is quite new and very clean. I ordered gelato and a hot farm original blend coffee. Both were extremely delicious. Hokkaido gelato is exceptionally tasty, as expected from the farmers in Tokachi and the cows. I also tried their soft serve, which was rich and delicious. A must-try! There is a second floor with a stunning view of the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range. The staff were friendly and easy to talk to, making it a very comfortable place to be. I bought some ground meat on my way out, and it was delicious with just the right amount of fat. I wish I had known about this place sooner. I will definitely come back! Thank you for the wonderful meal!

From the direction of Obihiro, heading south on National Route 336, there was a sign saying "Cafe at the ranch" so I turned left, and further down the road, there were more signs, so I turned left again. As I drove on the dirt road, I found the shop. Although I couldn't see any cows nearby, there were goats in front of a nearby house. I came here with the intention of eating soft serve ice cream, but when I looked at the menu inside, I was drawn to the "Adults Only Rum Raisin" for 450 yen (tax included) with the note "Eat-in only". I also ordered the "Brown Swiss Cow Burger" for 980 yen, paid, received a number tag, and found a seat. This cafe is run by a couple who met at Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, got married, and now run a ranch in this area, where they engage in pasture production, processing, and sales. They also offer dairy farming experience learning programs for local elementary school students and host urban school trip students for rural homestays to experience rural life. As for the food, the burger had lettuce, tomato, and a handmade hamburger patty in between the buns. The hamburger patty was carefully kneaded and had a strong homemade taste with the condensed flavor of the beef, making it delicious. The "Adults Only Rum Raisin" containing alcohol was a bit lacking in distinctive flavor for its price, leaving a sense of being overpriced. I regret not getting the soft serve ice cream as originally planned. The rum flavor seemed to dilute the taste of the ice cream. Next time, I'll go for the milk or soft serve ice cream for a rematch.

May 24, 2020. What I can do now is to support food and beverage businesses by being cautious and at least dining out. Let's all do our best together! Today's support lunch was at Kikuchi Farm Cafe in Hiroo Town. I found out on their website that they have reopened for dining in, so I decided to visit after a few months. The location is about 3 kilometers from the Nagatsuka settlement on National Route 336. When you turn left at the intersection with a sign, you will see a sign on the left-hand side. The exterior is beautifully designed in black wood. The interior is spacious and clean with counter seats, table seats, and a raised area. There is also a second-floor seating area. The concept is "partnership with cows", where cows are considered partners, family, and teachers. At 11:52 AM, there were 2 groups of customers before me and 2 groups after me. Today, they had a Swiss Brown (Natsuko) Beef Burger for 980 yen and hot milk for 200 yen (discounted to 100 yen). The milk was rich and delicious. Natsuko's hamburger, named after the cow, had fluffy wheat buns and a thick, juicy patty with a lot of flavor. It was very tasty. I am also curious about the Hiroo seafood and turban shell curry. I will come back to try the seafood curry next time. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I had some time for work in the Oki area, so I decided to visit a cafe in Hiroo that I had checked out based on a special information magazine and recommendations from my followers. The cafe is called Kikuchi Farm Cafe and it is located about 3 kilometers from the Nozuka settlement on National Route 336. There were no other customers when I arrived at 10:20 am. The exterior of the cafe is beautifully designed with a black wood finish, and the interior is spacious and clean with counter seats, table seats, and a raised seating area. I called ahead to confirm their operating hours, and they assured me that they serve food starting from 10 am. Unfortunately, they were unable to serve hamburgers at the time, but I ordered the Hashed Beef for 850 yen (tax included) and a milk for 100 yen (tax included, usually 200 yen). When you order a meal, you get a 100 yen discount on your drink. The lady who served me was very friendly and we had a nice chat while I enjoyed my meal. The Hashed Beef was delicious, with a rich and slightly bitter flavor, and the milk was creamy and tasty. I will definitely come back to try their hamburgers or Loco Moco next time. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

After work, I went to Kikuchi Farm Cafe that I had read about in the newspaper before. There were two groups of customers before me around 1 pm on Monday. It was hot today, so I decided to order something cold and got the Japanese parfait. While waiting, I looked at the menu and decided to also order the Hashed Beef. There are not many places that serve Hashed Beef, so I was intrigued, especially since the beef is from Brown Swiss cows raised on the farm. The Hashed Beef came with a salad for 850 yen and it was delicious and easy to eat, with plenty of meat. It's good for preventing summer fatigue. The Japanese parfait was 680 yen and the homemade soft serve ice cream had a strong milk flavor that you can only taste here.

I stopped by Kikuchi Farm and had some soft serve ice cream. It was rich and delicious (๑>◡<๑) The gelato also looks good, but I always end up ordering the soft serve♪

I had a truly luxurious time with delicious food, beautiful nature, and cool weather.