In the Horobetsu area of Noboribetsu City, there is a Japanese restaurant with private rooms that is delightful. The atmosphere is great! The staff are friendly, and although the lunch was a bit pricey, I was quite satisfied. Let's go to Noboribetsu Onsen for a day trip! I recommend the Yumemoto Sagiri Yu hot spring. The sauna is steamy, and the two types of hot springs, both 100% natural, are amazing. The price of 450 yen for the bath is cheap! For lunch, we narrowed it down to three restaurants: 1. Granada, a Spanish-style restaurant in Shiraoi 2. Wakana, and 3. "Shun no Daidokoro Kurumi" near this restaurant. Since my companion was in the mood for Japanese food, we decided to visit Wakana, but to our dismay, "Kurumi" was temporarily closed! (6/14-6/15) What bad luck! Thankfully, I had bookmarked Wakana in advance. When I searched on Google Maps, it said it was busier than usual. We arrived at the restaurant, and there was a parking lot in front. If it's full, you can look around the area. We entered the restaurant, and the female staff, dressed like traditional inn attendants, greeted us warmly. I had only seen the menu and food photos in advance, so seeing them in person made me excited. We took off our shoes and were seated at a table. Oh! It's a private room! There were also counter seats, where some businessmen were dining. We looked at the menu. As expected, the prices had increased since I last saw them. However, considering the atmosphere, the staff uniforms, and the availability of private rooms, the prices didn't seem too high for this range. The limited-time menu item, the Fresh Sea Urchin Bowl Set for 2,200 yen, seemed quite cheap. The lunch menu started from 1,430 yen. I immediately decided on the Sashimi Set for 1,430 yen, as it included my favorite sashimi. My companions ordered the Tempura Set for 1,430 yen and the Shrimp and Scallop Fry Set for 1,485 yen. Drinks were included, so I ordered an iced coffee for after the meal. Many day trip hot springs in Noboribetsu cost over 1,000 yen, but if I could enjoy the hot spring and lunch for under 2,000 yen, it was worth it. (By the way, you can buy discounted bathing tickets near the Yumemoto Sagiri Yu bus terminal!) It was crowded, but our food was served in about 12 minutes. The Sashimi Set for 1,430 yen came with free rice refills! When the food was served, they said, "Please let us know if you'd like more rice." Seriously?! What a delightful service! If not for this service, I would have rated it a 4.0, but because of the free rice refills, I gave it a 4.3! And the dishes! The dishes were so beautiful! They didn't break the traditional Japanese atmosphere from the moment you entered the restaurant. Even the restroom was clean and had a touch of traditional Japanese elements. First, I tried the miso soup. It was a classic miso soup with wakame seaweed, but the shape of the bowl was unique. It was a refreshing soup with a deep dashi flavor. The seasoning was a bit strong, but it paired perfectly with the rice. Next, I had the boiled spinach. I didn't add soy sauce from the table and ate it as is. It was delicious! The sweetness of the spinach and the subtle dashi flavor were delightful. I had only tried the miso soup and spinach, but this restaurant was a hit. Now, onto the sashimi. There was tuna, surf clam, octopus, whelk, and white fish on the luxurious five-piece sashimi platter. And it wasn't the usual salmon and shrimp; instead, there were clams and octopus, which was quite nice. Great selection! The tuna was probably frozen, but it was still good. The tuna was fresh and delicious. The white fish was...

After shopping at Kimuraya, we arrived at a popular restaurant with almost full seats for our 12:10 reservation. We were seated at the counter with background music playing piano by Yuuki Kuramoto. I ordered the Colorful Set Meal: Inaniwa Udon, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Coffee, while my wife ordered the Oyster Fry Set Meal with Coffee. First, the Crab Shumai was brought out and set on fire! When steam started to rise, the lid was opened, and we dipped it in the special sauce... Delicious! The freshly fried oysters were piping hot and tasted great with the sauce and tartar. Mixing the Southwestern sauce with the Inaniwa Udon was also delicious! The tempura was cooked perfectly with a refined taste in the dipping sauce. Grated radish and ginger were served with the clam dish. We ended our meal with coffee and vanilla ice cream, feeling fully satisfied with the meal. The ambiance of the restaurant, the hospitality of the head chef and staff, and the leisurely enjoyment of the Japanese-style lunch are highly recommended! The Colorful Set Meal costs 2035 yen, and the Oyster Fry Set Meal costs 1485 yen. Thank you for the wonderful meal! (^^)v

This time, I had grilled salmon and salmon roe bowl. I poured soy sauce over the salmon roe and it was delicious. I regret not ordering the salmon roe bowl. I also had my usual colorful set meal with crab dumplings and tempura. The steamed egg custard this time tasted sweeter than usual. The miso soup at this elegant restaurant is always on the lighter side, I wish there was more to drink. I had the seasoned rice with small dried fish this time. I was looking forward to the dessert, soy milk pudding, but this time it had a cassis-like sauce instead of the previous black sugar-like sauce. I preferred the previous one, it's a shame.

There is a small, traditional-style restaurant in Horobetsu-cho, Noboribetsu City, that has been around for about 20 years. The restaurant has a counter, semi-private table seating, and private raised tatami seating, giving it an elegant atmosphere. They offer dishes like sashimi set for 1430 yen, tempura set, pork cutlet set, and shrimp and scallop fry set, all of which come with drinks (hot coffee, iced coffee, oolong tea), rolled omelette, small side dishes, simmered dish, miso soup, and pickles. The healthy and refined dishes are likely to be popular among women and elderly customers. The restroom is also elegant, like one in a hotel. On Saturdays, the restaurant tends to be quite busy.

I remembered a place I used to occasionally visit, so I decided to revisit after a long time. This restaurant serves traditional Japanese cuisine, but they also offer lunch menus during the day, making it easy to drop by. I had a hard time choosing from the tempting lunch options, but the photo of the Ebi Hotate Fry Zen helped me decide. The dish was delicious with plump shrimp and scallops, and I liked that it came with two types of sauces, one being tartar sauce. The atmosphere of the restaurant was calm and traditional, with private rooms available, giving a sense of privacy. I might consider coming back for a leisurely dinner next time.

Lunch + hot spring drive... Where to go? Let's go to Noboribetsu ≡３ Arrived at 12:10, the parking lot was full (^^; It's popular, isn't it? From the counter seats, I ordered the pork cutlet set, and my wife ordered the tempura set. The pork cutlet comes with two types of sauce, tonkatsu sauce and miso-flavored sauce... The pork cutlet made from whey-fed Noboribetsu pork is delicious. The tempura has good oil and the tempura dipping sauce has a refined taste. The atmosphere inside the restaurant and the demeanor of the staff are great, allowing you to leisurely enjoy a Japanese vegetable lunch... It's nice! Pork cutlet set 1375 yen Tempura set 1320 yen Thank you for the meal! (^^)v

After the second half of Golden Week, on a Friday, I went on a one-night, two-day road trip (still dragging on the GW haha) with a stay in Muroran, planning to sweat it out at a day trip hot spring in Noboribetsu. Before that, I needed to fill my stomach. For lunch, I found a small izakaya through a search on Tabelog. Although the overall rating was low, the reviews seemed good, so I decided to visit. - Tempura Set Meal for 1200 yen: It included shrimp, lotus root, myoga, white fish wrapped in shiso, eggplant, green pepper, pumpkin, and shiitake mushrooms, which was a nice variety and made me happy. The tempura was crispy, and the shrimp was plump and delicious. The rolled omelette was delicately flavored with a thin dashi broth and fluffy. Eating it with grated radish and a little soy sauce was delicious. - Pork Cutlet Set Meal for 1250 yen: I tried a piece of my husband's. It was very tender and crispy. They used "Whey-fed Noboribetsu pork." It was nice to have two types of sauce - tonkatsu sauce and a sweet miso sauce. At first, I thought the portion looked a bit small, but by the time I finished eating, I was pleasantly satisfied at about 90% full. By the time I had coffee after the meal, I was full. My husband seemed to think the amount was a little insufficient, but I raised the rice a bit for him, so it was just right. Perhaps the portion is a bit small for men? I enjoyed the variety of ingredients and the beautiful presentation, which left me both mentally and physically satisfied. My husband doesn't usually prefer Japanese food when eating out (he seems to think it's something to eat at home), but isn't it nice once in a while? ♬ Thank you for the meal.

It's not incredibly delicious, but it's satisfying. Dinner is slightly expensive and not great value for money.

Elegant and delicious.

This is a social gathering of women from Noboribetsu, Muroran, and Date. The restaurant has a high-class atmosphere, yet offers relatively reasonable prices, allowing you to enjoy a traditional Japanese course meal. I have used their lunch, dinner, and kaiseki courses several times. Everything I have eaten has been delicious. Once again, the traditional Japanese course was very delicious.

I visited this restaurant for a meal. We were seated in a private room, which had a nice atmosphere. The taste of the food was honestly average. I'm not sure what their selling point is. However, in terms of usability, it seems good. There were quite a few customers there! ★ Please leave comments, likes, and follow ★ I will be happy if you do. My evaluation is not influenced by overall ratings. Even if a restaurant has high ratings, if the food is not good, I will rate it as bad. Even if the food is delicious, if the restaurant is not clean or the staff's customer service is poor, I will give it a low rating. I will provide my own evaluation regardless of others' opinions.

Noboribetsu City stretches out in a long and narrow shape from Wakakusa Town to Horobetsu Town and Noboribetsu Onsen Town. Horobetsu Town is quite far from the hot spring town, but there are many places such as the city hall and restaurants. Among them, "Wakana" stands out. It has a traditional Japanese restaurant atmosphere with a grand entrance and foyer. If you don't make a reservation for a private room, you may not be able to secure one, but if you do, you will be guided to a splendid private room. The elegance of the corridor and private rooms is something you don't see often in Date City or Muroran City. For dinner, we ordered the "Queen Crab Course." The queen crab brought to the table is steamed over a small flame on the table. While waiting, we enjoyed appetizers and tempura. Both the queen crab and tempura were delicious. It is a trustworthy restaurant where you can confidently entertain important guests.

First visit to this restaurant that my friend recommended, so I was very curious about it. The interior has counter private rooms, with a quiet atmosphere and warm orange lighting in the private rooms, which was very nice. I ordered the shrimp and scallop set meal, and both the shrimp and scallops were crispy and delicious. It comes with two types of sauces, tartar sauce and another sauce, which you can choose to eat with. I noticed that you can get a refill of rice, which I think is great for men. I went around noon on a weekday and it seemed quite crowded by then, so I think it's best to make a reservation before going. I want to try a different menu next time.

My husband and I came to this restaurant. We come here about once every few months. If there are empty seats, you can walk in without a reservation and still enjoy kaiseki cuisine. Today, we had the mini kaiseki. The appetizers were boiled edamame, simmered butterbur, simmered beans, sashimi of tuna, octopus, and probably rockfish, a bamboo shoot dumpling stew, grilled toki shirazu fish, chilled chawanmushi, fried mackerel, clam rice, red miso soup with seasonal vegetables, and strawberry blancmange for dessert. The dishes are not made with high-end ingredients, but they are carefully prepared and the seasoning is elegant. The tender simmered octopus is really delicious. I always have the mini kaiseki here, and each time the dishes are different, so I never get tired of coming back. Visited again on July 12, 2015. I have been here several times before. This time, my husband, one of his employees, and I came together. After watching a Fighters game at the Sapporo Dome, we came here to celebrate the employee's birthday. When I called, they said there were seats available at the counter. It was my first time dining at the counter. The staff inside the counter were very friendly, and they had a good conversation with my husband, who enjoys fishing. They skillfully prepared a large yellowtail and we had a great time discussing the Fighters game. Once again, we had the mini kaiseki. I also ordered the tender simmered octopus as a single dish. They showed us a large octopus pot and recommended steaming it with sake, so we ordered one to share among the three of us. The food was as delicious as always. The prices are reasonable, and we were very satisfied. Visited again on May 8, 2016. It was Mother's Day, and my husband suggested going out for a meal. This time, the service was disappointing. I had made a reservation for the mini kaiseki over the phone the day before, but we were left waiting for 30 minutes before the appetizers were served, and it only started after an internal phone call. When I ordered the additional dishes of cheese-wrapped fried conger eel and tender simmered octopus, they got the order wrong and brought the conger eel instead, so I ended up not being able to eat the octopus (;_;) The taste was still good as always, but this Mother's Day dinner was filled with disappointments, and I was left feeling unsatisfied this time.

I had heard from friends that there was a good restaurant, and today I was able to make a reservation for lunch. When I arrived at the parking lot 15 minutes early, there were already three cars waiting. The restaurant was very popular. Inside, young women in stylish Japanese attire greeted us with a smile and led us to a room that could seat about four people comfortably in a sunken kotatsu-style seating area. The interior was well-designed, giving off a high-end traditional Japanese restaurant vibe. The course meal we ordered for 2500 yen was served, starting with a delicious chawanmushi that had a natural and subtle flavor. The tempura was lightly battered and fried to perfection, showcasing the freshness of the ingredients. The sashimi, especially the fresh sea urchin, was incredibly delicious. The steamed dish was also flavorful, highlighting the natural umami of the mushrooms. The meal ended with a carefully crafted pudding that wasn't too sweet, allowing the natural flavors to shine through. I not only enjoyed the delicious food but also appreciated the thoughtfulness of the young staff and the tasteful interior design throughout the restaurant.

Located in a back alley behind the shopping center "Anise" in front of Horobetsu Station. The upscale appearance made me worry about the contents of my wallet. I hesitated to enter, but finally mustered up the courage and walked through the curtain. Since I was dining alone, I chose a seat at the counter. Opening the menu, I was relieved to see that dishes started from 1000 yen. I confidently ordered the "Tempura Set Meal ¥1000 with Drink". When the meal arrived, I was amazed by the beautifully presented dishes in elegant tableware. The egg was fluffy and slightly sweet, while the tempura had a very thin crust, showcasing the quality of the ingredients. Renkon, white fish, asparagus, shiitake... each bite was crisp, tender, and bursting with flavor. In my experience of dining out, I have certified this place as "the best tempura restaurant". During lunchtime, well-dressed ladies who paid attention to their appearance frequented the place to enjoy a high-class experience at an affordable price. In the evening, the atmosphere transforms into that of a traditional Japanese restaurant. It would be enjoyable to savor some drinks as well. [Lunch Menu] Sashimi Set Meal ¥1000, Fried Chicken ¥1250, Healthy Set Meal ¥1800, Fresh Sushi Platter ¥1480, Shrimp and Scallop Set Meal ¥1180, Colorful Set Meal ¥1500, etc. *Prices are exclusive of tax.

The evening menu may be a bit pricey, but the lunch menu offers delicious options at a reasonable price. The restaurant has counter seating on the right as you enter, with private rooms on the first floor and probably banquet rooms on the second floor. The lunch menu includes 8 options ranging from sashimi set to tonkatsu set. Each set comes with coffee, and certain sets like the sashimi set, colorful set, and vegetable set also come with a dessert of vanilla ice cream or soy milk pudding. The dishes are beautifully presented and tasty, making it a good choice for occasions where seating arrangements are important.

I went to Waka Na in Horobetsu, where my friend often goes. The atmosphere was like a small traditional Japanese restaurant, with a counter and private rooms inside. The ambiance inside was great. I didn't know there was such a place in Horobetsu. The food was delicious and they had a good variety of drinks, making it a versatile place to go with friends or loved ones. Last time, we ate in a private room, so next time I want to try sitting at the counter. It's a place that makes you want to visit again.