The restaurant staff and hotel staff at La Ruche were all very kind and provided service that really felt like they cared. They have a variety of wines that can be enjoyed with the meal. Recently, they have started offering organic wines as well. The beef is lean and cooked perfectly on the grill, making it tender and satisfying. Every dish is delicious. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

A wonderful course where you can relax in a beautiful environment and enjoy the food of Hokkaido to the fullest. The pumpkin potage was simple yet memorable in taste. Thank you for the meal♪

I thoroughly enjoyed the seasonal asparagus. The Ezo deer ham was incredibly delicious and left a lasting impression. The course was elegant and unpretentious, allowing us to appreciate the ingredients. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

About five years ago, I visited this restaurant with my mother during a trip and had a good impression. This time, as a way to comfort my tired wife, we went on a one-night, two-day mini trip to the "Kanayama Lake Log Hotel Larch," where the restaurant is located. Despite being a popular hotel, I managed to book a "Half Dinner Course" for one room, which includes a choice between meat and fish dishes. Although I was hoping for a full-course dinner, the price of 8,000 yen per person for one night with two meals included during a long weekend was a great deal. After stopping by our usual restaurant, Miiwa, for lunch, we encountered unexpected heavy rain on the way to our destination. The hotel is surrounded by larch trees and has a Nordic atmosphere that feels like Moomin could appear at any moment, making my wife very pleased. The interior of the building is designed in a log house style, spreading a pleasant scent of wood. Now, onto the dinner menu... <Appetizer> Small cocktail of sweet shrimp with garlic flavor and consomme jelly, fish confit with fruit garnish, and other seafood dishes. The consomme jelly was good. <Soup> Minestrone-style soup with local vegetables - the flavor of burdock is strong, making it more like a clear soup than minestrone. The pumpkin slices add sweetness, making it tasty. <Salad> Salad with tofu from Kamifurano - the tofu from Kamifurano is a new discovery for me... it is dressed with sesame dressing. It's quite ordinary, as it's something we often have for dinner at home. <Main - Fish Dish> (For my wife) Grilled shrimp and vegetable roll cake with local Nanban and tomato sauce - surprisingly similar to what we had for lunch today. My wife, who loves shrimp, was once again delighted. <Main - Meat Dish> (For me) Grilled fillet of beef and young chicken with cream sauce containing aromatic vegetables and freshly picked vegetables - the sauce is not particularly distinctive, but it is delicious. The vegetables like carrots are sweet and fresh. <Dessert & Coffee> Cold dessert - there was red bean paste under the ice cream, topped with tapioca coconut cream. It was slightly sweet. While none of the dishes were particularly memorable, they were very traditional, making it a comfortable dining experience for the average traveler. Looking out the window, I felt like I was in British Columbia, Canada, a place I visited several times in high school, or in Finland, a country of forests and lakes that I have never been to but have seen in movies. Along with the food, the accommodation facilities and the scenery create a relaxing holiday where both mind and body can unwind. *The amount mentioned (per night) includes the cost of breakfast, dinner, and accommodation.

Le Montage Theme: Dinner I want to go back to the log hotel La Ruche at Kinzan Lake once the snow melts. This place is truly my favorite. Meals can be enjoyed at the restaurant Le Montage. I realized that I haven't posted last year's review. So here it is. Starting from the right, we had: Sweet shrimp with mountain wasabi flavor stick, Fish and spring vegetable roll sandwich, Winter Hokkaido red light and snow crab confection, Grilled scallop with anise scent. They all came on one plate, and they were all delicious. The scallop was especially tasty. Winter squash and roasted tomato espuma. The squash was sweet and the espuma was smooth and delicious. I chose the beef for my main dish, which was fillet, and it was perfect. My friend chose the fish, which was sea bream. The special dessert was tempting even though I was already full. It was another delicious meal today. The atmosphere was calm and we ended up staying longer. Thank you for the meal.

[December 2009 revisit, stay] I couldn't forget the beautiful scenery I saw in the summer, so I decided to stay here at the end of the year. I was really questioning if the price was really worth it! It was a hotel that made me think that way. To be honest, I almost didn't want to share this place (laughs). I even considered not posting a review. The food, compared to high-end French restaurants, may not be as impressive. I can't remember the names of the dishes since some time has passed. But considering the price, the taste was more than satisfying, even leaving change. And the scenery, the service, and most importantly, the tranquility here! It's wonderful. I enjoyed walking around in the heavy snow. The room was spacious and comfortable. The view from the large balcony was amazing. The room is a duplex with the bedroom on the second floor. The bath is not a hot spring, but the bathroom is spacious. The only downside was that the room was very dry, and the humidifier provided was not enough, so I had to wet and hang towels or put hot water in the bathroom and leave the door open. Another thing! The toilet seat was not heated, so it was so cold that I almost had a heart attack (laughs). I wanted to stay during the season when the larch trees turn yellow, but I had to give up this year due to pests affecting the beautiful yellow leaves. I hope to visit again next year. [First post July 20, visited August 2009] Title of the first post: "Ezo deer meat cutlet curry eaten in a quiet space in the forest" When I visited Furano last month (August 2009) and saw the brochure, the area near Lake Kanayama looked interesting, so I came here the next month. For lunch, I chose the "Nampu Ezo Katsukare" that the town of Kami-Furano is promoting, where several shops in the town compete with the same ingredients, cooking method, and price for Ezo deer meat cutlet curry. I chose the restaurant "Le Montagne" located inside the Log Hotel Larch. It's a bit far from places like road stations, but that turned out to be the charm of this restaurant. It's a very quiet place. There are specific rules for the Nampu Ezo Katsukare, such as pounding the Ezo deer meat to a certain thickness and frying it, using carrots for the side dish (this restaurant serves pickles), and serving bamboo grass tea. Other than that, each shop has its own unique touch. This restaurant... the curry is served separately, with a large Ezo deer meat cutlet on top of white rice, surrounded by colorful vegetables from Kami-Furano (bell peppers, paprika, asparagus, eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, etc.), and delicious curry. Of course, it comes with carrot pickles and ice-cold bamboo grass tea. All this for 950 yen is definitely a bargain. Ezo deer meat is delicious, isn't it? Personally, I would prefer to have it as a steak rather than a cutlet (laughs). Well, as an introductory dish to Ezo deer meat, I think cutlet curry is good. The view from the restaurant is fantastic. The service is excellent. I heard that you can enjoy a full-course French meal while admiring this view, so my husband and I stayed here in December 2009 (that's another review). I would like to visit again, preferably during the season when the larch trees turn red. It may not be comparable to "high-end hotel French cuisine in a big city," but with this price, this view, and this hospitality (in a way, it's unrefined, simple, and sincere hospitality), I think it offers something that cannot be found in a big city. The view alone is worth a visit. Start with a budget-friendly lunch and experience the goodness of this hotel restaurant.

Log Hotel Larch's restaurant, Le Montagne. When making a reservation, I made a selfish request right away. I don't like cheese. Actually, I'm afraid to say this. I feel like they might say, "If you don't like it, then don't come." I search for the sign while running through the bad snowstorm. I arrive safely. At the front desk, they mention that they heard I don't like cheese... It makes me happy. Do they remember me? They shouldn't, but I'm touched that they understand. I ordered the half-course because I might drink too much and leave it behind. The appetizer comes out. Bonito with fruit sauce, eggplant jelly with potato sauce, scallops with chicken. Overall, the sauce is a bit sweet. Next, the salad is normal. Corn soup - I like this. They say it's made only with milk and corn. It has an elegant and gentle sweetness. The main fish dish is curry flavored (did they consider my dislike of cheese?) My companion's meat dish is delicious chicken. I have some expectations for dessert. Here it is, something like black sesame mousse. I like this too. For breakfast, there's tofu, chicken, eggs, salad, yogurt, bread, and coffee. The scrambled eggs have cheese in them, so they prepared sunny-side up eggs for me. I smile with gratitude for their thoughtfulness. In the large window with a good view outside the balcony, even wild birds are having their meal. I felt that the service was also a spice in the dishes. It was a peaceful morning. I will definitely go back.

The hotel "Larch" is a real log house made from logs from Hokkaido larch trees. The French restaurant inside has a great atmosphere. It's rare to find a restaurant in a real log house like this. I wonder if they can recover the construction costs. I stayed for one night with two meals included. The dinner included one fish dish and one meat dish, which felt like a good deal. Since I don't like meat, they kindly replaced it with two fish dishes. For my 3-year-old child, who wasn't included in the two meals, they added an extra 1000 yen for a generous meal of shrimp and crab pasta, soup, dessert, and juice. The portions were so big that it seemed like my child couldn't finish it all. The adult dishes were beautifully presented, and the tableware was also very elegant. The theme was to express the nearby "Kanayama Lake" through the dishes. The main fish dish was a bit too light in flavor. Overall, the taste was good, but not necessarily outstanding. The breakfast was satisfying, and the menu seemed designed to please the customers. The staff seemed a bit inexperienced in their service, not unfriendly but unsure of how to interact with customers. The restaurant is spacious with high ceilings, providing a unique atmosphere for dining. It's worth a visit at least once. The one-night stay with two meals included was in the low ten thousand yen range, making it a great value. Note: The photos do not show all the items included in the course. Some items like soup are not featured in the photos.

I visit this restaurant every year with an overnight stay. This time, I was excited and ordered the full course meal. The appetizer consisted of four types, including marinated sweet shrimp and a light seafood and vegetable dish. The fried casaba was especially delicious. The soup was a unique sweet corn espuma with a layer of cold cream foam on top and hot soup below. The fish dish was a combination of tofu skin, shrimp, and sea bream with a great texture and a white wine sauce. The meat dish was grilled beef fillet with just the right amount of garlic sauce and perfectly cooked. The salad was simple but good. For dessert, there was a strawberry-based dish and baked goods. However, what made me happy this time was that the bread was tastier than before. I used to think it was good, but I couldn't resist getting more this time. With all this food, the price of 11000 yen (including a choice of Japanese or Western breakfast) felt like a great deal.

A restaurant at the log hotel by Kinzan Lake that I stopped by during my tour. They offer reasonably priced, decently beautiful dishes. The taste is simple and somewhat refreshing, but suitable for a meal during a drive. They also add uniqueness to their ingredients. It could be a good place to stop for coffee as well.

I visited a restaurant in a hotel at Kinzan Lake by car. The facility was very clean and the location around it was great. This time, they had a special offer for lunch, which was a set of pasta and tempura. I ordered the PesCATore with a rare fish called Ito. Since the rare fish is similar to salmon in taste, it was quite delicious. The pasta was tasty, and the tempura was enjoyable. The set also came with salad, coffee, and bread for 1500 yen, which was satisfying in terms of cost. I think this restaurant is perfect for having lunch during a drive in the upcoming season.

During my stay, I had the Japanese-style breakfast, which was the only option available. The quality of the fish was excellent, and it was clear that it was cooked with great care. The white rice had a delicate sweetness and umami flavor, and I couldn't resist getting seconds. Thank you for the delicious meal!