Visit Difficulty ★★★☆☆ Ordered Items / Recommended Order: ☑️ "Marinated Salmon Roe - Served on a Bucket" (880 yen) ☑️ "Crab and Salmon Roe Luxury Dashimaki Tamago" (980 yen) ☑️ "Roasted Ezo Deer Leg Meat" (1,300 yen) ☑️ "Smelt Fish and Chips" (880 yen) ☑️ "Corn Tempura" (500 yen) ☑️ "Scallop-scented Salted Butter Corn Ramen" (800 yen) ☑️ "Shiretoko Chicken Zangi" (880 yen) ☑️ "Today's Namero" (800 yen) ☑️ "Fisherman's Onboard Ara Soup" (400 yen) ☑️ "Crispy Fried Chinese Yam" (600 yen) ☑️ "Salted Cucumber" (500 yen) ☑️ "Abashiri Beer Drift Ice Draft" (990 yen) ☑️ "White Black Label (with Hokkaido milk)" (750 yen) ☑️ "Melon Milk" (490 yen) ☑️ "Lucky Pierrot Galana (Lucky Pierrot approved!)" (500 yen) Recommended Points: ☑️ For those who want to eat lean meat at a reasonable price ☑️ For those who like wine and meat pairings ☑️ For those who want to drink cheaply at a stylish restaurant near Nakano Station Male-Female Ratio: 1:1 Age Group: 20-30s Available Time Slot: Monday night. Reservations recommended on weekends. Visit Time: Monday 7:00 PM / No waiting (reservation) Previous Customers: 20% were regulars "KIBORI" offers a chance to enjoy Hokkaido's local gourmet cuisine in a casual setting. Located near Kabukicho, the restaurant is divided into two floors - "UMI" on the 6th floor for enjoying Hokkaido fresh fish and "DAICHI" on the 7th floor for barbecue. We visited "UMI" this time. The restaurant offers good value for money, with most dishes priced at around 1,000 yen or less. We started with "Today's Namero" and "Smelt Fish and Chips" wrapped in seaweed. The fried dishes were served within 10 minutes, perfect for toasting. The atmosphere is vibrant and elegant, with a central counter seat overlooking the cooking area. The menu is accessible via QR code, and free Wi-Fi is available. The highlight was the fresh and delicious "Marinated Salmon Roe" and the "Crab and Salmon Roe Luxury Dashimaki Tamago". The Ezo deer meat series is recommended for those who enjoy meat, especially the deer leg meat that pairs well with sour or beer. For drinks, the local craft beers like "Abashiri Beer Drift Ice Draft" and "White Black Label" were smooth and easy to drink. For non-alcoholic options, "Melon Milk" and "Galana" were also available. A surprise at the end was the complimentary "Shiroi Koibito" as a souvenir. Next stop, the buffet!

At the "wood-carved bear with salmon" greets you with 1000 heads all over the store at the 'KIBORI Hokkaido Restaurant UMI'. The interior of the restaurant is more like a stylish dining bar than a pub, and it is a very calm and beautiful place, forgetting the hustle and bustle of Kabukicho. The food is full of Hokkaido gourmet. You can enjoy Hokkaido gourmet without going to Hokkaido, such as plenty of snow crab, rich in meat, with crab miso. Salted salmon and butter, a classic but still delicious, the salted salmon is fresh and mellow, and it goes well with melted butter. Dried cold mackerel fry, fry the flavorful mackerel. The coating is crispy. Although mackerel is rich in protein, it becomes juicy when fried. The plum tartar sauce goes well with it. Luxurious rolled omelet with crab and salmon roe, recommended at this restaurant. The staff put plenty of salmon roe on the rolled omelet with a soft egg. The popping texture of the salmon roe goes well with the rolled omelet. Toro-taku ohagi, attracted by the name, what is ohagi? A monaka skin was included. Put the toro-taku in the skin and enjoy it. The crunchy texture of the pickled radish is delicious. Bomb oyster fry, a huge ball-shaped fry, appeared with a firework stuck in the ball, crackling fireworks. The ball floats in the sea of tartar sauce, and when you break it, the scent of oysters, lots of oyster meat inside, a bomb! Grilled Shiretoko chicken thigh with lemon and yuzu pepper, the crispy skin is super delicious, and the meat is juicy and flavorful. Battleship assortment, battleship with sea urchin, salmon roe, and crab. As expected from Hokkaido. All delicious. Perfect for the end. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice and suitable for girls' gatherings or dates. This time I was full, but there are still many things I want to eat, such as salted butter corn ramen and Hokkaido seafood bowl!

The atmosphere is nice and quiet. When they had the unlimited ikura topping promotion, I went all out. I planned to eat lightly and had a lot of drinks. The Lucky Guarana highball was the best. I'm looking forward to trying the food next time.

At "KIBORI Hokkaido Restaurant UMI," you will be greeted by an impressive "wood-carved bear with salmon." The moment you enter, you will be amazed!! The interior of the restaurant is more like a stylish dining bar than an izakaya, with semi-private sofa seats where you can relax. The location is also very convenient, right next to Don Quijote in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. The cuisine is all about Hokkaido, with a variety of seafood dishes like ikura and salmon, as well as meat dishes like venison from Morimachi. I started by trying Hokkaido's local craft beers, such as "Hakodate Beer Meiji-kan Alt" and "Asahikawa Daisetsuzan Beer Zoo Label." The blue "Abashiri Beer Drift Ice Draft," famous for its blue color, was also available. First, I tried the seafood with the "Hakodate Asaichi Direct Delivery Fresh Fish Sashimi Assortment (5 types)," which includes a variety of fresh fish like tuna, hokke, matsu kasadai, kuroiso, hirame, and hotate. It was fresh and delicious, and considering the location and price, it was definitely worth it! I also tried the luxurious rolled omelet with crab and ikura, as well as two dishes from the Morimachi menu: "Morimachi Venison Roast" and "Forest Cold Mackerel (half)." The venison was flavorful and not too gamey, making it easy for even beginners to enjoy. The highlight was the grilled mackerel, which was thick and fatty, with enough volume for two people to enjoy. I also ordered the "Morimachi Venison Hamburger," which was a firm and juicy hamburger. It's not the type that oozes with juices, but you can really taste the meat in it. The seasoning is subtle, so make sure to enjoy it with the fresh tomato sauce (the side potatoes are also tasty). As a snack, I tried the "Corn Tempura," followed by the colorful sushi menu: "Ocean Parent and Child Roll (salmon, ikura)" and "Seared Nigiri (salmon, engawa, chutoro)." The sushi had thick slices of fish and plenty of ikura on top. My friend who loves salmon was delighted to eat it. There are also rolls with names of places and rolls with meat, making it hard to choose from the variety of options. For dessert, I tried the "Hascap & Berry Parfait," a Sapporo-style parfait to finish off the meal. I added the "Kuma Monaka" for an extra 200 yen, and to my surprise, a real bear appeared! It was so cute! The flavor was a perfect blend of the tartness of hascap and the sweetness of mont blanc. The atmosphere of the restaurant is lovely, suitable for a girls' night out or a date, and you can even be comforted by the bears at "KIBORI Hokkaido Restaurant UMI." With such delicious Hokkaido dishes available, you might be satisfied without even traveling there! Although I didn't get to try it this time, they also offer salt butter corn ramen and Hokkai seafood bowls, which would surely please inbound visitors. I'll definitely bring my friends when they visit Japan. It's also nice that you get a "Shiroi Koibito" cookie after paying the bill, and 10% of the service charge is donated to Hokkaido's reforestation activities. I'm glad to be able to contribute in my own small way.

On September 7, 2023, I visited this restaurant for the first time with two friends. This place offers authentic Hokkaido cuisine, which is rare to find in Tokyo. Operated by Partners Dining Co., which also runs restaurants like "USHIHACHI" in Shibuya and "Kitano Kazoku," the restaurant is decorated with over 1000 wooden bear carvings, a popular souvenir from Hokkaido. The interior has a stylish dining bar vibe, rather than a traditional izakaya feel. The dishes we tried were exceptional, with fresh and delicious ingredients. The highlights included fresh oysters from Funka Bay, a variety of Hokkaido sashimi, skewered Ezo deer, marinated salmon roe, king crab served in the shell, and more. The drinks were also impressive, with unique options like Hokkaido milk-infused beer and local sake selections. Overall, the dedication to Hokkaido cuisine at this restaurant is remarkable, making it a highly recommended spot for anyone looking to enjoy a taste of Hokkaido in Shinjuku.

I visited the Hokkaido restaurant "KIBORI" which is full of delicious seafood and playful atmosphere! It is conveniently located next to Don Quijote in Shinjuku Kabukicho! Greeted by 1,000 bears, so cute! Cheers with Chitose Tsuru Junmai Daiginjo! The ginger from Yanaka is delicious and stable! The Hamanasu oysters go well with the Shufuji sake! The boiled hair crab was reasonably priced! The assorted raw tuna was delicious with both lean and fatty cuts! Raw hokke fish is rare and tasty! The crab miso cheese bake is perfect with bechamel sauce! The forest cold mackerel (half) is voluminous even as a half portion! The ikura (salmon roe) over the Hokkaido rice bowl was amazing! The fisherman's boat soup was gently flavored! Ending with a parfait - the red-fleshed melon parfait with additional topping of "Kumamon Power" is cute! The pumpkin Basque cheesecake is just right in sweetness! The strawberry milk is rich and not too sweet, so easy to drink! Enjoyed the incredibly fresh seafood directly from the Hakodate morning market! I'm curious about the "UMI Buffet" on weekdays for 2,800 yen! Thank you for the meal!

[First Visit on August 29, 2023] A Hokkaido-themed restaurant in Shinjuku, where 1000 wooden bears welcome you, is located on the 6th and 7th floors of a building next to Kabukicho and Don Quijote. The 6th floor is divided into "UMI," where you can enjoy fresh seafood from Hokkaido, and the 7th floor is "DAICHI," where you can enjoy barbecue. To get to the lower floor, you need to take the elevator to the 7th floor and then be guided to the lower floor via the stairs inside the restaurant. The interior is bright and has a woody decor. The atmosphere is chic, making it ideal for girls' gatherings or group drinking parties. Below are the items we enjoyed (including tax): - White Black Label (with Hokkaido milk) 750 yen - Hokkaido white wine, Kerner 700 yen - Lucky Pierrot's Garana Sour 650 yen - Today's sashimi platter (5 varieties) 2,280 yen - Hokkaido Asparagus Pork Rolls (2 pieces) 780 yen - Grilled whole squid 580 yen - Bomb Oyster Fry 850 yen - Battleship Sushi Platter (ikura, uni, crab) 950 yen - Red Meat Melon Parfait 680 yen - Haskap Berry Parfait 680 yen Subtotal: 8,900 yen. There is no table charge, but a 10% service charge is added, bringing the total to 9,780 yen. However, 5% of this amount is allocated to forest conservation, which is very commendable. Finally, you will receive "Shiroi Koibito" as a gift, unlike gum at a yakiniku restaurant. The ambiance, delicious food, Hokkaido sake, and the chance to contribute to forest conservation make this place exceptional! Advance reservations are recommended. You can make reservations through Tabelog, so be sure to book and visit. KIBORI Hokkaido Restaurant UMI 1-16-3 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Celesta Youei Shinjuku Building 6F Phone: 050-5590-2185 5 minutes from JR Shinjuku Station, 3 minutes from Seibu Shinjuku Station Located next to Don Quijote, with Komeda Coffee on the second floor Business Hours: [Weekdays] - Weekday Limited Buffet: 9:00-13:30 - Dinner: 17:00-23:00 [Weekends and Holidays] - Lunch: 11:30-16:00 - Dinner: 17:00-23:00 No regular holidays 10% service charge, no table charge (courses have no service charge) 5% of the total amount is donated to Hokkaido afforestation activities.

Seafood and Baron Potato Salad ¥780 Golden Pumpkin and Baron Sweet Potato Croquette ¥400 Shiretoko Chicken Zangi ¥880 Miyoi's Golden Pumpkin and Seafood Gratin ¥880 Seared Nigiri (Salmon, Engawa, Chutoro) ¥750 Salt Assortment (Squid, Scallop, White Fish) ¥650 Abashiri Roll (Sake Kani, Cream Cheese) ¥600 Toro Taku Ohagi ¥580 Snow Crab Chinese Bun ¥680 Scallop Fry with Mentaiko Tartar Sauce ¥780 Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake with Salted Cucumber ¥500 Red Meat Melon Sour ¥650 Strawberry Jam Sour ¥650 Yogurt Pepsi Sour ¥500 The potato salad had small, bouncy salmon roe and was delicious! The potatoes were chunky! The croquette was also chunky and big in size, with a thin and crispy coating that I really liked! The chicken zangi was crispy and juicy, just as expected. The gratin had lots of macaroni and small shrimp, with stretchy cheese on top that was very satisfying. The engawa disappeared in an instant, but the seared flavor and sweetness were delightful. The salt assortment was not too salty and could be enjoyed without being overpowering. The large and fresh sushi pieces were delicious, and the Abashiri roll was a perfect snack. The combination of sake kani and cream cheese was unbeatable. The Toro Taku Ohagi was cute and came with a wooden bear monaka! The snow crab Chinese bun was filled to the brim with crab meat and was very satisfying. The scallop fry was best enjoyed warm, with a light and crispy coating and sweet scallops. The melon sour had large pieces of melon inside, making it delicious to drink and eat. The Yogurt Pepsi Sour was like a sweet and sour yogurt drink, making it easy to drink and tasty. The restaurant was spacious and comfortable, with different floors for fish and meat dishes, ensuring a great dining experience every time!

The restaurant, symbolized by wooden bear carvings, welcomes you with many bears when you visit. This time, I chose the 5,000 yen course with all-you-can-drink option. Every dish was a condensed taste of Hokkaido, and I was completely satisfied! The fresh oysters in particular were amazing!

I saw on Instagram that there was a seafood buffet for only 1500 yen, so I decided to go. However, when I got there, the price was actually 2800 yen. The food was good, especially the seafood, but there were very few vegetables. The cost didn't seem worth it to me. The menu included dishes like tamagoyaki, salted fish roe, pickles, mentaiko, fried chicken, sausages, croquettes, curry, soft serve ice cream, drinks, potato salad, various seafood, crab, raw egg, natto, miso soup, rice, grilled dishes, and grilled fish. Overall, the food was tasty but the value for money was not great. I wish they had been more transparent about the pricing on their official website.

It was quite a unique restaurant. To get to UMI, you have to go up to the 7th floor and then go down the stairs. As someone who doesn't like stairs, I'm glad I didn't get dizzy before. Now, the food was surprising with ikura on the ramen salad (Larsser) and plenty of dashimaki. The sashimi had soy sauce, tsubu, and other familiar items from Hokkaido, and the alcohol was all Hokkaido local sake. It's a place where you can enjoy the feeling of being in Hokkaido.

Second time at UMI. This time used the discount coupon I received last time, paid 1800 yen for one hour. Arrived a little earlier than last time but it was crowded, so if I had been a step slower, I would have had to wait. Today's sashimi included tuna, salmon, sea bream marinated in kelp, marinated mackerel, and yellowtail. The tuna was small slices, while the salmon was thick-cut and seemed to be the main dish. The yellowtail was decent, and the sea bream was slightly softer than last time, while the mackerel was similar. I also tried the curry that I forgot last time. It had plenty of ground meat and a hint of bay leaf, which gave it a unique taste but was fine since it was a warm dish. The grilled items included lamb marinated in sauce, which was delicious but required a lot of chewing. The charcoal-grilled chicken and Muroran-style grilled pork were also tasty, especially the Muroran pork which was chunky but delicious. The soft-serve ice cream had a smooth texture but left a cold sensation in the head when eaten quickly, making it a bit difficult to finish. Although the rice and miso soup were tasty, the highlight of today was the crab, which is being offered until the end of this month. It was challenging to extract the meat, but I focused on the meaty claws and shell parts. Despite only being able to go for two rounds and the limited variety, the fact that they included crab at this price made it feel like a good deal.

I used it for a meal with friends. The entrance is stylish. The interior seems suitable for a date. The lunch buffet is famous, but the dinner Genghis Khan buffet was also attractive. They also offer all-you-can-drink Sapporo beer, which is irresistible for drinkers. The Genghis Khan and vegetables were delicious. We enjoyed the mountain floor, so next time we will try the sea floor. With all-you-can-drink, it was 5000 yen per person, which is a good deal. Good value for money.

Today's recommendation is the lunch buffet at KIBORI. While the price may be a bit high at 2800 yen, you can enjoy a wide variety of fresh seafood, including rice, miso soup, ikura, sashimi, and more. You can also create your own donburi and enjoy unlimited refills. It's a great place to treat yourself and a special someone to a luxurious meal.

I visited a restaurant that is popular on TikTok. It was around 11:15 am and I was able to get a seat without waiting. The restaurant was mostly filled with people in their 20s, mostly teenagers. The main attraction of the lunch buffet was the all-you-can-eat sashimi, including tuna, salmon, scallops, and hokke fish. They also had table-side grilled meat dishes, with a total of 30-40 items on the menu. The highlight for me was the all-you-can-eat scallops, which I really enjoyed. Despite concerns about young people not eating enough fish, this restaurant seemed to prove otherwise. Around 12 pm, there was a line forming, so I recommend going early if you want to avoid waiting.

Solo dining on Saturday afternoon. The restaurant's website said it opens at 11:00, but when I arrived, they said it actually opens at 11:30. Oh well. I revisited at 11:30 (laughs). First, a wooden box with vegetables and 3 types of meat (raw lamb, pork, beef) was served. Rice, water, and draft beer are self-service. The staff mentioned that it takes about 4 minutes for the teppan to heat up, so please wait. I quickly poured Sapporo Black Label beer in a 7:3 ratio while waiting (laughs). The beer was delicious with no off-flavors! The amount of meat in the wooden box was quite generous, and the raw lamb and the sauce on the table were delicious, making the beer go down smoothly. The rice, which might seem like a supporting role, was shiny and delicious, making it easy to eat with chopsticks. The interior was also stylish. There are apparently 1,000 wooden bear carvings in the restaurant, creating a lovely atmosphere. I had a great time with the all-you-can-eat and drink option for 60 minutes at 2,500 yen.

I learned about this restaurant from a friend, which has recently been renovated. They offer a daily selection of sashimi and a variety of grilled fish and yakitori, totaling 10 types including 7 kinds of fish. For an additional 600 yen, you can add oysters and lamb meat for dinner. Until the end of next month, they are also serving crab during their weekday buffet from 9:00 to 13:30. I arrived early and there were only a few groups there. The cost was 2800 yen paid in advance. The food is served in a square wooden box with dishes arranged inside. The menu includes thick grilled egg, tsukemono (pickles), Matsumae-zuke (pickled vegetables), homemade pickles, ikanago (sand lance) simmered in soy sauce, potato salad, tarako (cod roe), raw egg, natto, and more. The Matsumae-zuke is sticky with fish inside, while the ikanago has a unique flavor. The sashimi includes tuna, yellowtail, sea bream, salmon, and hokke (Okhotsk atka mackerel). The tuna is finely sliced, yellowtail has a nice flavor, sea bream is firm and satisfying, salmon is thickly cut, and hokke was a new experience for me. The crab, which includes legs and claws, is decent with a good amount of meat and moderate saltiness. However, the kitchen scissors provided were not sharp enough to cut the hard crab legs easily. The ikura (salmon roe) was slightly salty. The all-you-can-eat inari sushi, roll bread, chicken zangi, salmon zangi, jumbo frankfurter, and fried potato were a good deal, but I couldn't eat much of them. The zangi was a bit hard, while the frankfurter was tasty. The fried potato had a sweet skin and a familiar taste. The rice was Nanatsuboshi brand, and the miso soup was made with Yakumo miso and contained plenty of fish bones for a flavorful broth. The grilled items were ordered directly from the staff and took about 10 minutes to prepare. The sea bream was the collar part, salmon was the belly, kampachi was small but delicious when grilled, mackerel was slightly overcooked, and the hokke was small and easy to eat. The drinks available were milk, green tea, hojicha (roasted green tea), apple juice, and coffee. The glasses were small. I completely forgot about the curry, grilled meat, and soft serve ice cream. The 60 minutes flew by quickly. As a special offer, they gave me a 1000 yen meal voucher to use within September.

The interior of the restaurant is bright and the atmosphere is good, making conversations lively. The food is simple and delicious. They have a wide variety of beers, all served ice-cold, which is a big plus. I think adding an all-you-can-drink option would be a good idea. I definitely want to come back to this place.

This is a Hokkaido izakaya located in a building next to Don Quijote in Kabukicho. The interior is spacious with ample space between seats. The food was decent in taste. They offer craft beer and potato shochu typical of Hokkaido, making it enjoyable. The atmosphere is stylish and clean, resembling a trendy cafe, making it a great spot for a girls' night out in Kabukicho. Items ordered: - Zangi (fried chicken) - Kabocha squash croquettes (ordered 2 servings for 4 people) - Hoke fish & chips - Dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelette) - Corn tempura - New onions - Grilled squid - White Mont Blanc (additional order) Alcohol consumed: 4 drinks Occasion: Drinking with friends Number of people: 4 Total cost: Around 5,000 yen per person Customer demographic: Relatively young crowd Crowdedness: We made a reservation, but it seems possible to get in without one Service: I wished the staff were a bit more lively and talkative.

I will introduce a popular seafood buffet in Shinjuku surrounded by wooden bear carvings. The interior is themed after Hokkaido. If you want to enjoy carefully selected meats, head to the DAICH floor. This time, we visited the UMI floor where you can enjoy fresh seafood. The buffet is pre-payment only and available on weekdays only, so be aware of that. You can enjoy unlimited salmon, ikura, and maguro. The buffet mainly consists of Japanese dishes. You can order grilled fish and classic fried foods like zangi. Everything is fresh and delicious. You can pile up seafood to make your own seafood bowl. I was so satisfied with eating plenty of seafood. Basic Information: - Access: 5-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station East Exit - Menu: Weekday lunch buffet for 1,800 yen Crowd Information: - Arrived on a weekday at 10:30 AM: Waited for 3 people - Entry time: 11:00 AM - Meal time: 11:05 AM - Female to male ratio: 6 females to 4 males

There was no wait around 12:00 on a regular day. It was an all-you-can-eat for 1800 yen, mainly focusing on seafood such as sashimi. The salmon and trout were delicious. The yakitori was made with pork in Hokkaido and it was also delicious when served in a bowl. The curry had a very refined taste. There was also milk in the all-you-can-drink menu, which was also delicious. It's delicious to have them make various mini bowls for you. However, I felt that there was not much sense of value for the price.