I visited "Fujikami" at the Michi-no-Eki in Hidaka-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido during my business trip to Hokkaido. I stopped by with a couple of friends and the food didn't take too long to be ready. The menu had very reasonable prices overall. I have a habit of always ordering something that seems local, so this time I ordered the Yamabe Tempura Rice Bowl and Soba Set. Both the Yamabe Tempura and the soba were delicious. Also, the lady working there was very kind and friendly!

The entrance was not as wide as I thought, but the inside of the restaurant is spacious with tatami seating. I visited for the first time around 1:30 pm on a weekend while traveling by motorcycle. There were no customers when I arrived, and two groups came in after me. I ordered the oyakodon set and it arrived in 8 minutes. The oyakodon had a nice fluffy egg. The soba was delicious, but the broth was a bit strong. Overall, it was tasty. I would like to try the tempura next time.

I suddenly had to go to Obihiro and stopped for lunch. My husband had done some research beforehand and wanted to try the Yamae soba here. The driver also felt drawn to the soba restaurant's rice bowl, so we decided to enter without hesitation. We were seated at a table and carefully looked at the menu. It was then that he realized he had a big misunderstanding! He thought it was herring soba, but it was actually soba with Yamae tempura. The warm soba was 1100 yen. I opted for the pork cutlet rice bowl and cold soba set, which was a great deal at 895 yen. The other rice bowl sets were also reasonably priced and surprising. The Yamae tempura had three pieces and was delicious with a light and fluffy texture. My pork cutlet rice bowl was also quite filling, not too salty, and had just the right amount of broth. The soba was smooth and paired well with the soba broth. The interior of the restaurant was clean and the service was polite. Around 12:40, they were already preparing to close the lunch service. Thank you for the meal.

Next to Hidakano Michi no Eki, there is a soba restaurant. It was past 2 o'clock, and I was glad they were still open at this time. The place seemed popular among salarymen. I ordered the Tempura Soba for 1,100 yen, but the portion was a bit small for the price. I noticed many people ordering the rice and soba set. Maybe this place is known for its Katsudon and soba. It was delicious!

This week, I had lunch in Hidaka Town again with my usual partner. Since there are few food and beverage establishments, we had to choose from the ones open on Sundays. Today, we decided to dine at Fujikami-san. It is a Japanese-style restaurant with various set meals and rice bowl dishes, but it seems like soba noodles are their specialty. We ordered the Yamabe Tendon & Morisoba set for 1,180 yen, which includes the tendon and soba noodles. The tendon was delicious, and it seemed like the tempura might have been freshly caught nearby. The soba noodles were a bit thicker than I expected, but the dipping sauce was to my liking. The soba broth was a bit weak, but that's not a big issue as the main focus is on the noodles. Overall, the meal was satisfying, and I would definitely consider this restaurant for future visits to Hidaka Town. The lady running the place was friendly, the food was tasty, and the prices were reasonable. It was a very enjoyable dining experience. Thank you for the meal.

This is a shop located next to Hidakano Michi no Eki. The menu board outside the shop offers a variety of dishes such as soba and tempura, but what caught my eye were the "yamabe fry" and tempura. I decided to try the yamabe tendon. The shop interior is spacious. When the dish arrived, I was surprised to see three small fish tempura pieces similar in size to sweetfish. I tried them immediately and found them to be crispy and delicious, without any strong flavors. You can eat them whole from head to tail. The sauce drizzled on top was also tasty, making the rice go down smoothly. I was very satisfied to be able to enjoy a local specialty dish.

When I visited Hidaka Town, I stopped by Fujikami for lunch. It is located in the Jukai Road Hidaka building at the Michinoeki (roadside station). The entrance is next to the building, and there is parking in front of the store. I ordered the "Yamabe Tendon (soba set)" for 1,180 yen. Yamabe is a river fish, known as "Yamame" outside of Hokkaido and Tohoku, which is easier to understand. It was quite delicious, with a tasty sauce that complemented the bowl well! The soba was also delicious, so the set was a good choice.

Date of visit: May 2, 2019 (Thursday) around 2:00 PM. On the 6th day of a long holiday, the 3rd day of the trip, we departed from Kushiro and made our way back home, stopping at roadside stations along the way. We had planned to have lunch somewhere along the route, but couldn't find any appealing restaurants, and before we knew it, we had reached Hidaka. We decided to stop at a roadside station, where we noticed a soba restaurant next door. Looking at the menu, we saw a rare Hokkaido ingredient called "yamabe", so we ordered the "yamabe tempura rice bowl and soba set". Yamabe is a type of cherry salmon that spends its entire life in freshwater without going out to sea. When the dish was served, we saw three small fish (about 10cm in length) split open and fried as tempura, along with eggplant tempura. We had imagined the fish to be around 20cm long, so we were a bit surprised by their small size. The taste was mild. The soba with sesame sauce was also average. It was nice to be able to try a dish with a rare ingredient during our trip. Thank you for the meal.

2019.3 [Extended Battle on the 2nd Day of Iwanai Trip] No, it's not (laughs). It's just that the departure point was Iwanai, so there is no difference from the usual travel between Sapporo and Obihiro. At my wife's parents' house, my niece's Hinamatsuri party, which started at 5:00 PM, was reaching its climax... Meanwhile, chappytsum's drive was entering the final stretch of crossing the Nisshin Pass. My niece doesn't wait for me at all. That's the kind of girl she is. She's only 1 year old (laughs). So, it's "Fujikami" restaurant. It's time for a meal before crossing the pass. Due to various circumstances, this is the first proper meal of the day. It's my second visit, but I really like the atmosphere of the restaurant and the service from the lady there. The Ebiten Soba costs 915 yen. The shrimp tempura is excellent. I'm a boy from Kyushu. The soba noodles have a typical local taste. It's easy to eat and satisfying. The dipping sauce doesn't seem to have any special ingredients, but it has a comforting taste that I like. The shrimp tempura, soaked in the sauce, may have lost its crispiness, but it's still delicious. Next time, I'll try the Katsudon.

On a certain weekend in November 2018, I headed to Obihiro by car. Before the opening of the Doto Expressway, there were three main routes from Sapporo to Obihiro. One was the Route 38 via Furano, crossing the Karikachi Pass. Another was the Route 236 via Urakawa, crossing the Tenma Highway, but due to time and distance constraints, this route was not practical. And the third was the Route 274 via Hidaka, crossing the Nissho Pass. Generally, the Route 38 crossing the Karikachi Pass is smoother compared to the Route 274 crossing the Nissho Pass, but it takes an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour. Despite not being very confident in my driving skills, I chose the shortest Route 274 crossing the Nissho Pass as it was before the snow started to pile up. When heading to Obihiro via Route 274, a perfect resting spot is the "Michi-no-Eki Jukai Road Hidaka" in Hidaka Town. It serves as a resting point before crossing the challenging Nissho Pass when heading from Sapporo to Obihiro, and as a resting point after crossing the Nissho Pass when heading from Obihiro to Sapporo. I remember when I first got my driver's license, the Doto Expressway was not open yet, and many drivers would take a break here. However, with the opening of the Tomamu IC - Tokachi Shimizu IC section in 2007, and the Shimukappu IC - Tomamu IC section in 2009, the flow of traffic shifted significantly towards the Shimukappu direction. This resulted in fewer cars passing through Hidaka Town via Route 274. In 2011, with the opening of the Yubari IC - Shimukappu IC section, it became possible to travel from Sapporo to Obihiro solely on the expressway. The area around Hidaka Town on Route 274 saw even fewer cars, and "Michi-no-Eki Jukai Road Hidaka" became quieter. In 2016, Typhoon No. 10 caused a part of the road on Nissho Pass to collapse, leading to its closure. It would take over a year to repair. In response, NEXCO East Japan opened the Shimukappu IC - Tokachi Shimizu IC section for free as an alternative route. While this brought temporary traffic to Shimukappu Village and Shimizu Town, Hidaka Town was left out. Ultimately, Hidaka Town suffered from the absence of drivers crossing the Nissho Pass. Feeling left behind by the passage of time, Hidaka Town needs support. That's where "Fujikami" comes in. Located in the same area as "Michi-no-Eki Jukai Road Hidaka," this is a must-visit shop for me as an unofficial supporter of Hidaka Town. Upon entering, the building may be old, but it is well maintained. Inside, there are a few locals and a couple, likely fueling up before crossing the Nissho Pass. The tempura rice bowl costs 860 yen. The tempura is crispy and delicious, with a light tempura sauce that doesn't overpower the flavors. The shrimp tempura is plump, and the crispy batter is outstanding. The fragrant chrysanthemum leaves add to the dish. The miso soup is slightly salty, which complements the meal well. Eating such delicious tempura in Hidaka Town was a truly delightful experience.

The atmosphere was very nostalgic. I visited the day after the Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake. Many areas were experiencing power outages, but this restaurant was open thanks to power being restored. They mainly serve soba and rice bowls, and it's a very friendly place. I had a satisfying meal of soba. Despite the disruption in transportation in the region, I was grateful to be served hearty dishes. Additionally, when I asked the owner about the difference between "zaru soba" and "mori soba" on the menu, she said it's just whether there is nori seaweed on top or not (laughs).

Yamabe Tempura Soba for 1350 yen. The tempura at Yamabe was delicious. The rice bowl also looks delicious.

I tried the tempura set meal at Yamabe for the first time! The tempura pieces were small like kiss fish, but they were thick and satisfying to eat!

During the stamp rally, I stopped by Hidaka Town. Due to the closure of the Nikko Pass, the roadside station was also quiet. It's not that late, but it's already dark. Feeling hungry, I wanted to eat soba, so I parked my car at the roadside station, but all the restaurants were closed. Feeling disappointed, I stepped outside and found a Japanese restaurant next door that was open. I ordered soba and a set meal as a backup, and waited for the food. The soba was slightly different from my preference, but it wasn't bad. The best part was the delicious Yamame dish! They made tempura out of small Yamame fish, which was a big hit. I was told that there is a Yamame fish farm nearby. I found a really good restaurant.

I stopped by a roadside station in Nakasatsu and headed to Hidaka Town for the first time, looking for a hot spring. Knowing that there are no decent hot springs in the Hidaka area, I searched for a restaurant on Tabelog and found one. Hmm, nothing special. I decided to go with soba instead of ramen, thinking it might have more potential. The soba set with yamame and sakuramasu (not the type that goes to the sea) is a local specialty in Hidaka, so I ordered it. The soba was chewy with sesame seeds, but the texture was not great, maybe because the buckwheat flour ratio was low. The broth was unusually sweet and didn't seem to be made properly. The yamame tempura was small, with three small pieces and one eggplant, coated in a quite sweet sauce. Let's not talk about the frying method of the tempura. The yamame sold at the roadside station were all small, so this size seems to be common. The taste was average. If you want to eat yamame, it's better to go for the tempura set, so you won't have to go through this experience. There are also regular tempura sets and katsudon available. My wife managed to finish her meal, despite having many question marks floating above her head. There aren't many options in the countryside, so this kind of restaurant is typical. If you really want to try yamame, go for the tempura set, and you won't have to go through this experience.

- Visit after a long time - Today is Sunday, but I am diligent at work, so I came to Hidaka Town for a survey. I arrived at the site parking lot at exactly 12 o'clock, and the staff guided me around the site for about 30 minutes. After it was finished, I explained the condition to the staff and promised to submit a design estimate. I parted ways with them. For lunch, I visited this restaurant located near the Michi-no-Eki for the first time in a while. I parked my car in front of the store and went inside. There were two groups of customers in the raised seating area and one customer behind me. I sat at a table and ordered the "Yamabe Tempura Soba". It arrived in about 10 minutes, with three pieces of Yamabe tempura on top. The sesame soba, with its good texture, tasted delicious. The slightly sweet dipping sauce paired perfectly with the soba and tempura. I finished every last bite without stopping my chopsticks. This restaurant offers affordable set meals and I think it's suitable for my fellow reviewer, Cabo-cha-kun (^o^)/ After the meal, I soaked in Sarugawa Onsen before heading back home.

On September 28, 2012, I visited this restaurant for the first time. I had to have lunch in Hidaka that day, so I went to Fujikami next to the Michi-no-Eki. Of course, I had to try the Yamabe, which is the most expensive item on the menu. It was a warm day, so I ordered the Yamabe Tempura Soba. When I arrived at 11 am, there were no other customers, but about five groups came in while I was eating. Despite being bypassed by the highway, the restaurant seemed to be thriving. As for the taste, the Yamabe was delicious as expected. The tempura coating was just right, not too thick or too thin, which I personally liked.

Located next to Hidakacho Michinoeki, this restaurant seems to specialize in soba dishes. The signboard advertises sesame soba, and also mentions the local specialty "Yamabe". I decided to try the warm "Yamabe Tempura Soba" on a cold day. The sesame soba had a smooth texture and a slightly sweet and flavorful broth. The Yamabe tempura was standard but paired well with the sesame soba, making it a delicious meal. The restaurant is relatively spacious, with a wide selection of menu items including rice bowls and set meals with soba. It would be a convenient choice for lunch during a family drive in the Hidaka area, or for local office workers looking for a quick meal.

This is a restaurant in Hidaka that my friend recommended. It's great that they are open on Sundays too. They have a variety of dishes using yamame fish such as yamame tempura rice bowl, yamame soba, and yamame tempura set meal. I tried it as a conversation starter. The yamame fish is about 10 centimeters in size with a light taste. I recommend everyone to try it at least once. I had it crispy tempura style. My friend from Kanto said, "For this amount, they would definitely charge at least 1800 yen." When it comes to food, Hokkaido is truly blessed.