On the way to a campsite in Niseko, we stopped by a cute restaurant in the forest for lunch. We ordered the grilled meat picnic basket lunch, which included corn potage and 8 side dishes, along with 2 servings of grilled meat and rye bread. It took about 8 minutes for our food to arrive, and when it did, we all enjoyed the meal very much. For dessert, we had matcha Bavarian cream and lemon ginger tea, which were also delicious.

The restaurant focuses on natural food and is quite popular. I called on the morning of the same day and luckily managed to make a reservation for one table as it was almost fully booked. It's a place that requires reservations. The building had changed and looked cool, like a world from a Ghibli movie. The food was very healthy, with a good balance of price and taste, and I was very satisfied.

Hokkaido Wandering Trip Part 9: When I brightened the brightness of the photos of Niseko Town, they couldn't be posted on Tabelog anymore. So, I'll only post the remaining photos. As you walk along the white birch-lined road, you'll find a shop. If you follow the navigation, you won't be able to find it. Head north on the alley with a sign on Route 66, and you'll be okay. Park on the well-maintained lawn. The shop is surrounded by herbs and has a unique polygonal shape. Reservations are a must, but we were able to get in on a weekday. There is only one lunch menu available, and you can choose between meat or fish for the sandwich. If you go as a couple, you can each have half of both options. The basket lunch with many small dishes is enjoyable. A stylish lunch in Niseko, a resort area.

The size is like a real picnic! There is also a terrace, so on sunny days, you can really feel like having a picnic outside! I ordered the lunch set for ¥1,600, which comes with a drink, dessert, and baked goods, so I recommend getting the set. I thought that the small portions might not be enough, but I ended up feeling very full and satisfied! The staff were also very nice and friendly!

The greenery outside was very beautiful, and there were a few people sitting at the terrace seats in the garden viewed from the second floor of the restaurant. The flavors were light, with plenty of vegetables and delicious. It was fun to eat little by little.

I visited a place in Hokkaido in autumn. First of all... the grounds are spacious. You can take a stroll in the large garden before and after lunch. The building, resembling a large villa, is very lovely. The meal was a visually pleasing and delicious set. I was surprised by how sweet and flavorful the vegetables were. I thought it would be wonderful in the snowy winter season, as well as in spring and summer. I want to experience all the seasons there.

Lunch 1,250 yen ===========

Located in Makari Village in Niseko, there is a small sign on the national highway, but no buildings are visible. As I live nearby, I have always been curious about it. After walking inside for a while, I finally saw the building. It feels like a restaurant in the middle of the forest, which gets me excited. I was guided to a cute private room with pink-beige walls. Lunch is only one option. What I had this time was a meat and fish sandwich - half each. Bread, broccoli and tomato salad, steamed pumpkin with cinnamon flavor, pickles, gratin, black bean dry curry, fried chicken, corn soup, matcha mousse, and cookies. The flavors were gentle and delicious. The location, the room, and the meal are all stylish, making it a good place for a date.

It was a shop standing alone in the middle of the forest. Inside, there was a spacious and relaxed atmosphere, and I went up to the second floor. The lunch set has only one option, and you can choose between meat or fish for the main dish. The food was warm and all delicious. However, since it's deep in the mountains, there were still bugs... (laughs) It would be helpful if they could discreetly provide insect repellent like Earth Jet (laughs).

Kutchan is close and convenient, and the food at this place is delicious. I had tried various dishes at the Yoichi Gourmet Festival, so I wasn't very hungry. I couldn't decide between a sandwich or soba, but I chose the latter for tomorrow's lunch. I ended up choosing a light option here, and it was served quickly, despite being busy. The lunch consisted of small portions of side dishes, a small sandwich, bread, and dry curry. The food was served promptly and the warm items were warm, while the cold ones were cold. The dressing on the vegetables was tasty, and the dry curry had a nice spicy kick. The sandwich with salmon and meat was flavorful and filling, but the meat sandwich was quite rich. The lettuce was crisp and refreshing. The staff was attentive, refilling my water promptly and clearing the table efficiently. The dessert and tea service was timed perfectly. The location was quiet and the overall experience was enjoyable and delicious.

I was recommended by the owner of a pension in Kutchan that I visit a few times a year, and finally made a reservation and visited for the first time! I had seen it on TV before and was curious, but couldn't go until now. The pension owner told me that they have a terrace where you can bring your dog, so I brought my dog along. The view of the beautiful grass leading up to the entrance was amazing! There was a lovely forest in the back, which got me excited just by seeing it (laughs). Since I had my dog with me, I informed them that I had a reservation and waited on the terrace (laughs). The interior of the restaurant that I saw at that time was also lovely, so I decided that I would dine inside next time (laughs). The terrace is like a western-style gazebo! There are many herbs around the terrace, and the scent of herbs drifts through the air (^-^). The pleasant breeze from the forest blows in, making it a very comfortable space with no heat (*^^*). And finally, the long-awaited lunch! There were 8 small dishes in a large bamboo basket! In the middle was a salmon terrine sandwich and bread! The vegetables in Niseko are delicious. Each small dish was prepared deliciously with the vegetables, and I was impressed with each one as I ate. There was dessert at the end, and I was surprised by the delicious yogurt mousse. And when it was time for the herb tea, they even brought out cookies, making it a satisfying and fulfilling lunch (*^^*). Having herb tea while breathing in the fresh air in the forest... it was truly the best time (*^^*).

I saw it on a magazine and decided to visit! I got lost for a bit because I couldn't find the place... but that's part of the fun of a hidden cafe. Finally found the shop! The spacious and beautiful garden is filled with herbs! Just looking at the garden is enjoyable. Today's lunch is 1200 yen with a drink included for 1500 yen. There are 9 different dishes, like a variety of bento boxes. The menu is mainly vegetable-based. Sandwiches, gratin, fried chicken, dry curry with balsamic vinegar, broccoli and tomato salad, marinated black beans, cold cauliflower soup, pickles, and peach rare cheesecake are all included, making it a great deal. The atmosphere inside the shop is calm. While waiting for the food to come out, I relaxed by looking at the garden and inside the shop. It felt like getting lost in a forest, a pretty unique hidden cafe. I think the lunch is quite cost-effective. It's recommended to make a reservation in advance! (Because it takes time)

Today's purpose was to drive to Niseko for the sake of my mother, a big fan of pitcher Yoshikawa who serves as Niseko's cheer ambassador, in order to take a photo with his panel. Last time, he accompanied me to Bifuka for my jersey number 26, so this time it was my turn to return the favor. (Although we ended up enjoying sightseeing at roadside stations along the way.) Tomorrow, it's the caravan, but it's work. Come back soon, Haruki!! ← So, we decided to have lunch here! at Picnic. At first, we took a wrong turn, but thanks to a phone call to the shop, we were guided there. Thank you! When we arrived, we found a very lovely location! Surrounded by nature! A cute shop!! The exterior was impressive, and the interior had a nice atmosphere. Throughout the visit, I kept saying, "This is it, this is the kind of house I want to live in in the future." That's how cute the shop was! The owner and the staff were all very nice, and we had a pleasant time. The food was just like what I had seen in magazines and online! Impressive! I wonder if the content changes depending on the season. Since it's summer, asparagus dishes stood out! The dressing for the salad was particularly delicious... I even dipped my bread in it. The spinach soup was also delicious and went well with bread. The gratin was truly the best! I was so impressed by the tenderness of the chicken. Oh, so delicious!! There were only two types of sandwiches, but we could have half of each, so we did that. My mother liked the salmon terrine, but I preferred the cheese steak. However, the bread was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating! There were many dishes, but each portion was really small, allowing us to enjoy a variety of flavors, which was great. Overall, the dishes were really light in flavor, and I appreciated how the ingredients were "fully utilized." I was impressed by the taste of the vegetables! However, there were a few dishes where I thought the seasoning was not quite to my liking. I thought maybe a bit stronger flavor would have been better, but I quickly overlooked it due to the atmosphere of the shop and the overall balance, as well as the healthy aspect. Sorry!! However, the dessert was truly... exquisite!!! The yogurt mousse was refreshing. The marmalade cookie was moist and had an irresistible homemade feel. It was a delightful dessert after the meal! The coffee was also incredibly delicious, so sweet that even black coffee felt sufficient, it was really delicious...! On a side note, my family also tends to prefer lighter flavors, but even so, I couldn't help but feel the outstanding quality of the ingredients, so I'll overlook it. It may leave male customers feeling a bit unsatisfied, but health-conscious individuals, women, and those with smaller appetites will particularly enjoy this lunch! The location is also nice, so after eating, it might be nice to take commemorative photos in various places. It was a truly delightful feast in the forest!

I visited a cafe after having a full meal at Komugi-no and just wanted to have a drink. Following the map on Tabelog, I rode my bike and found a sign that seemed right, but the location was different from the map, so I didn't pay much attention and kept going until I arrived at Schönberg (laughs). "Oh, this place also has a different map notation. So, the previous place must be it!" I turned back and found it. However, the sign here is noticeable when coming from Niseko, but easy to miss when coming from Makkari, so be careful. As soon as you enter the road, there is a building, but it looks different. The store is located quite deep from Route 66. The sign at the entrance of the store is noticeable, so suppress your anxiety and keep moving forward (laughs). This store, located in a place where you can see Mt. Yotei, is a fairly large building with a spacious garden. As expected in autumn, there were no flowers blooming, but you can enjoy the calm atmosphere unique to autumn. The building is three stories high, and the entrance is at the back of the second floor corridor. The interior of the store is bright and calm, with a view overlooking the garden. There was a review saying that meals are by reservation only, so I thought of just having a drink, but it seems you can have a meal without a reservation if it's not crowded. The atmosphere inside the store was good, and although there were a decent variety of drinks, there was no dessert menu, so I decided to go all out and have the lunch set (laughs). There is only one meal menu, which comes with a sandwich and plenty of healthy side dishes. Even though I was already full, I wondered if I could eat all of this, but I challenged myself with an "it's a waste" mindset. However, when I tried it, the seasoning was modest, allowing you to enjoy the deliciousness of the ingredients. It's a natural seasoning, likely to appeal to health-conscious women. The shiso juice I had after the meal was sour but a taste I love, I wanted a refill. And what I was curious about was the coffee, which I didn't have high expectations for, but it was a delicious strong coffee. The coffee here uses beans from a coffee company run by the son of the world-renowned reggae musician Bob Marley, which piqued my interest. The store seems to be run by a family, and I thought the store was a combination of a home, but the home is actually located behind the store, making it a luxurious store. The large garden seems to be a lot of work for gardening, and they jokingly said that weeding is the most difficult. I often ride on the road near the store during my Niseko tours, but this was the first time I saw the sign, so I asked when it opened. It opened this spring, which explains why I didn't recognize it. This year's business will end at the end of October, and next year's opening is planned around the time when Niseko Panorama Line is reopened from winter closure. I have requested the map to be corrected to the administrator, so I think it will be corrected by the beginning of next week. After eating two satisfying lunches, I didn't feel hungry at all when I got home, and ended up skipping dinner last night. I indulged in delicious food after a long time (laughs).

To be honest, it's a bit confusing. Along Route 66, on the way from Niseko View Plaza to Shikabe, there is a median strip. Just past that, there is a small road with a sign that says "open" as a landmark. It also mentions a house with a red roof as a landmark, but I found the sign to be more noticeable. Curiously, I continued on and came across a vast grassy field. Further ahead, to the left, there is a strange building. Surrounded by the natural beauty, I tried to enter, and in front of the stairs, there was a sign saying "feel free to enter." It turns out, you can pick herbs here. Inside the shop, the quiet atmosphere is the main attraction, with elegant ladies enjoying lunch. Lunch seems to require a reservation, so I could only have tea. The herbal tea I ordered, Wild Berry, was tangy and sweet, providing a real boost of vitamins. It came with tea sweets. I also had an Aloe ice cream, which was refreshing and cool. The syrup, made with Aloe, added a hint of sweetness afterwards, like honey. The house was surprisingly large, with a cool stone basement. I would love to live there during the summer. Lunch is served on a single plate, so I definitely want to come back to try it next time. Overall, it was a unique experience in a vast house.

Cute shop.