[Completely Non-Smoking] Located not far from Sapporo, in the bustling agricultural town of Minami-Horokancho, a little ways from the central area, there is a Japanese restaurant. At the payment counter, there are cosmos seeds for you to take as you please. The restaurant is located about 20 meters from the T-junction of Route 274 (Kurisawa Minami-Horokan Line) and Kirara Road (Route 1009). Visited for lunch on November 24, around 12:30 pm. I love sushi but rarely get the chance to eat it. To get full, you need to eat at least 40 pieces, so no matter how much money you have, it's not enough. Now, onto today's lunch, the second stop. The daily special menu written on the blackboard by the entrance was Katsu-don. I like tonkatsu but not so much katsu-don. By the way, I definitely don't like katsu curry (lol). Anyway, ordering the lunch sushi for 1,100 yen. It took about 20 minutes until it was served. The sushi had a good size and the taste of the rice was perfect. Although there wasn't a strong unity between the rice and the toppings, the toppings themselves were very delicious. The portion was a bit small, but that seems to be the case in any sushi restaurant, so I was satisfied. It was delicious! ☆

Today, I visited this restaurant with my partner for lunch. Despite it being Sunday afternoon, there were only a few customers in the restaurant. The owner is making efforts to source fresh ingredients and serve the customers despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. The sushi and soba we ordered were nothing extraordinary, but the care and effort put in by the owner were evident. The local buckwheat soba was handmade and delicious. The restaurant may not stand out compared to famous establishments, but it holds a special place in the local community. In times like these, it's important to support businesses that are trying their best to adapt and provide good service.

A few years ago, I had been wanting to visit this place, and finally today at noon, I had the opportunity to go. I decided to go right after the opening at around 11 am to avoid the crowds. There was only one group of customers ahead of me. Inside the restaurant, there were no alcohol sanitizers for infection prevention. The place was spacious, so the risk seemed low as long as it wasn't crowded, but they didn't seem to actively ventilate the area. I went with two others, and we sat at a table to look at the lunch menu. I chose the seafood bowl, which was exactly $1000 including tax. One of my companions chose the seafood bowl with soba set, basically adding soba to the meal. We decided not to get the large serving for an additional fee. It took about 7-8 minutes for our orders to be ready. The presentation was quite nice, with generous slices of fresh seafood on top of the rice. The amount of rice and toppings was well-balanced, with a subtle vinegar seasoning. The temperature was just right, and the freshness of the seafood was evident. The balance between the toppings and rice was slightly tilted towards the toppings, allowing for a luxurious dining experience. The miso soup was ordinary, and I couldn't help but wish for a more flavorful soup. Overall, it was a good experience at this sushi restaurant in my hometown. It's been almost half a century since I left this town, but the nostalgic atmosphere is still comforting. I wonder when I'll be able to visit again, but first, we must overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Hello, I've known about this place for quite some time. I always thought it was just a revolving sushi restaurant. I didn't have much interest in it, and I didn't have any particular attachment to Namporo Town, except that it's the hometown of my respected reviewer, Namporo-san (lol). Besides, it's not like I'm going to eat in Namporo Town, right? I visited this place for the first time, and it turns out they have set menus for sushi. There are also plenty of tempura and soba set menus. My partner, who has a reaction to wheat flour, chose the 7-piece nigiri sushi set. I opted for the nigiri and zaru soba set. They have tables with good sunlight and semi-private raised seating areas. It seems like a convenient place for gatherings of local relatives (^^) The soba here is made with locally sourced soba flour from Namporo, they say. Hmm, I didn't feel any particular uniqueness about it. It was easy to eat soba without any strong flavors. The dipping sauce had a decent sweetness, and the bonito flavor wasn't overpowering. It was a tasty dipping sauce with a good saltiness. As for the sushi, the rice was on the smaller side, and the nigiri was firm. However, the balance of the toppings matched the size of the rice just right. Oh! The seaweed at this place is amazing! It must be expensive seaweed, right? The aroma is incredible. Wait, is the seaweed for the zaru soba the same as this? Oh! The seaweed for the zaru soba is also amazing! It's incredible! It's the little things that matter. It shows the attitude of the restaurant! That's right, even though it wasn't very noticeable, this place is quietly working hard. In my case, when it comes to expressing it in writing, saying "it was normal" is not a great way to convey it. I think that using the word "normal" as an escape is not a good way to express oneself. The standard of "normal" varies from person to person, right? Even if it's written as "the taste was normal," it doesn't convey anything to the reader. Even if it's written as "the amount of rice was normal," the appropriate amount varies from person to person. In conversation, the intended nuance may be conveyed when said, but in writing, it's important not to rely on the word "normal" too much. So, let's try to find something good about the restaurant, no matter what it is. Everyone is working hard to make a living and run their business, so as reviewers, it's easy to criticize. However, the restaurant is working hard to avoid criticism. It's a tough job. This place is also working hard to operate. We can't help but support them ♫

I ordered the "Sushi 6 pieces and Soba Set" from the set menu in April 2019. The menu mentions that the soba sauce is quite sweet. The taste and portion size were average. Address: 1-2-9 Motomachi, Minamihoro-cho, Sorachi-gun Phone: 011-378-1888 Business hours: 11:00-20:30 Closed on Mondays Parking: Over 10 spaces next to the restaurant Seating: Counter, table, and tatami seating available

On April 5, 2013, I visited "Sushi Han" in Namporo Town for the first time, despite always running near the shop. It was lunchtime and the restaurant was quite crowded. I sat at the counter as there were not many solo customers. I ordered the daily special, which was a Japanese-style chicken meatloaf. The chef had almost run out, but luckily I managed to get the last one. The meatloaf was warm and flavorful, served with rice and miso soup. Although the food was delicious, I found the price of 750 yen a bit high for the portion. I would like to revisit and try other dishes as the quality of the food was quite good. Overall, it was a satisfying meal and I look forward to trying their lunch specials like the seafood bowl next time. Thank you for the meal!

On 2/15/2012, I took the afternoon off from my visiting job to run some errands, and before that, I stopped by this place for lunch. I arrived at the restaurant at 2:00 pm, which meant I missed the weekday lunch specials and had to settle for the pork cutlet bowl instead of the daily special or the seafood bowl. Probably because of this, the food took a while to come out. The pork cutlet bowl was decent, with a lightly seasoned exterior and a flavorful cutlet. The seafood bowl was average, but considering the price, it was a good deal.

We visited this restaurant with six people for dinner. It is said to be delicious in this area, and I agree, but I was disappointed that there was nothing particularly special about it. Perhaps because lunch was a bit heavy, everyone ordered conservatively. For dinner, we tried the "tempura soba," and the menu is extensive, offering sushi, soba, ramen, tempura, steak, and even pizza. The pork pepper steak and chicken steak were delicious, and the crab sushi, ikura, salmon, and parent-child rice bowl (half size) were definitely tasty. I recommend this place for families, colleagues, or parties in this area. Thank you to Sushi Han Garden for a great meal.

When I tried to eat in Nagano, it was closed. It was already past 7 o'clock. There aren't many restaurants in Minamihoro, so I searched half-heartedly. When I turned right onto the main street, it was a dark road. "Is there a restaurant in a place like this?" my companion said. But suddenly, there was a big sign!! Oh! I'm glad we found a place to eat. It seems like locals cherish this place. They have private rooms, so it seems like you can have a party here. There are also manga books. It's clean and well-maintained. The food was decently delicious. The pizza had a fluffy and chewy American-style crust. The soba and seafood bowl were just the right amount. It feels like a family-run business... a restaurant that is closely connected to the local community. I asked for soba water, but they said they got rid of it, so they gave me hot water instead. Hmm... too bad. It would have been nice to have soba water or something made from soba flour in hot water.