Quietly standing in a residential area of Otaru, this Western-style restaurant is my personal favorite. The gratin with white sauce is creamy and flavorful. The pork chop I had this time was delicious, just the way I like it! Plus, for lunch, you also get rice or bread and a drink included! It's interesting how our tastes in food can change over time. I visited Yottsu in Otaru, after a few years. This time, my whole family gathered for a birthday celebration. We opted for the lunch menu. There is parking available in front of the restaurant, with space for about 7 small cars. If the parking is full, you can consult the staff. There are seating options on the first and second floors, and since we had a reservation for 6 people, we were guided to a spacious seat on the second floor. Each of us ordered from the lunch menu. I had the Pork Chop Set for 1,450 yen, Family A had the Seafood Gratin for 1,650 yen, Family B had the Cheese Hamburger & Frank Set for 1,380 yen, Family C had the Fried Oysters for 1,300 yen, Family D had the Hamburger Steak for 1,150 yen, and Family E had the Turban Shell and Porcini Pasta for 1,400 yen. The gratin and pasta dishes do not come with rice or bread, but you don't need to order separately, as all meals come with a drink. After the meal, we ordered 4 iced coffees and 2 iced teas. There was a variety in our orders, and it took about 30 minutes for the food to be served. The Pork Chop Set was impressive with a thick piece of meat. It was easy to cut and had some fatty parts that made the rice taste even better. The sauce had a tangy accent that complemented the meat well. The rice was also delicious, with a slightly firm texture. I regretted not getting the large serving! The white asparagus was a nice touch, and the whole sweet potato added to the filling meal. I was the only one who got a whole sweet potato, while the others had sliced or mashed sweet potatoes. Each dish had its own unique elements, showing the attention to detail in their preparation. The Seafood Gratin from Family A was exquisite, with a refined and creamy white sauce. It was generously filled with scallops, clams, shrimp, and crab. The combination of the ketchup rice and white sauce was delightful. Everyone enjoyed their meals, with Family B's Cheese Hamburger standing out for its generous portion size. The slightly bitter taste of the iced coffee after the meal was a nice finish. We were all very satisfied. Being a local establishment and slightly on the pricier side, I initially thought it might not be for everyday dining. However, considering the inclusion of rice and a drink, the price seemed reasonable. It was a delicious experience, and I look forward to visiting again!

There are many delicious dining options in Otaru, and one of the places that I often find myself craving is Restaurant Shiki. I made a reservation over the phone a few days in advance. While they offer a variety of Western dishes such as meat, fried dishes, gratins, doria, and curry, I tend to go for the fresh pasta. On this day, I chose the pasta with clams and porcini mushrooms (1,400 yen). It was packed with clams and had a subtle aroma of porcini mushrooms. The flat pasta was chewy and delicious, not too heavy, and I could easily finish it in no time. I visited in September 2023.

Tonight's dinner~ I visited this restaurant for the first time. Located in a quiet residential area, this place is a hidden gem for Western cuisine. I chose the Spaghetti Gratin this time. The restaurant was quite crowded and since gratin takes time to cook, I had to wait for a while for it to be served. However, it was worth the wait because it was delicious! Eating spaghetti with the hot gratin sauce was really tasty. Thank you for the meal~

I was craving gratin, so I went in search of it! I arrived at a house on the top of a mountain in a residential area with a parking lot for about 5 cars. When I arrived a little past 5 o'clock, 3 cars were already parked. I was relieved to find a spot to park. The large windows must offer a beautiful view during the day! I was set on ordering gratin, but couldn't decide between shrimp or chicken when I spotted oysters on the menu. My husband was thrilled to find his favorite spaghetti gratin and we eagerly waited for our food. The waiter, a serious-looking student, had a great attitude and the restaurant quickly filled up with customers, some of whom had to be turned away due to it being full. It seemed like a popular spot! When the gratin arrived, it was piping hot! The oysters were plump and juicy, and the combination of broth and white sauce was delightful. It was very delicious, but I personally preferred the spaghetti gratin. The way to eat it was to break it apart from the front, but when I tried to roll the pasta with my fork, the heat from the bottom continued until the end, keeping it hot throughout. It was delicious - thank you for the meal!

First visit. I didn't know there was such a wonderful Western-style restaurant in Otaru. It's delicious! I think everything is delicious. It was crowded with locals. I want to go again.

Spaghetti gratin

I forgot what I ate.

Today, I went to a Western-style restaurant in my neighborhood. It's been 4 and a half years since I last visited, so this was my second time. Even though it's right nearby, I pass by the shop on my way back from work sometimes, and there are always cars parked outside. Today, three out of the four parking spots were taken. It's a small shop, but it's quite popular. I chose the special Katsuraisu (1000 yen) from the menu. It's rice topped with a cutlet and demiglace sauce, which I learned is called Katsuraisu. I didn't know that before. The rice was garlic rice, with a strong garlic aroma. While I was waiting for my order, the whole restaurant briefly filled with the smell of garlic, and you were the culprit (laughs). I wish there was a description in the menu because the garlic smell can be a bit overwhelming. But the taste was delicious. The cutlet was a bit thin but crispy, and the meat was tender. The demiglace sauce was also tasty! The dish was served hot in a hot plate, so it stayed delicious until the end. It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

Hello everyone, it's Hikodome, a gratin and doria enthusiast. I've always loved gratin and doria, but it's rare for me to come across a restaurant where I think, "This is delicious!" This time, I visited "Restaurant Shiki" in Otaru, which seemed promising. A few years ago, when I first came here, I tried the oyster gratin and it reminded me of the flavor of a certain long-established restaurant that I loved as a child, as it turns out the chef here used to work there. So, I decided to try the shrimp macaroni gratin this time. It comes with salad, rice, and a drink for 980 yen, but I thought rice wouldn't go well with gratin, so I declined the rice. The key to a good gratin is the bechamel sauce, and the unique flavor that I loved from the old restaurant's gratin and coquille is unmistakable. However, things have changed at that restaurant and the coquille is no longer available, and the gratin is different now. Even though the oyster gratin here reminded me of that old restaurant's flavor, the gratin I had this time was somehow different. The sauce was a bit runny and lacked richness... Where did that thick, smooth, flavorful sauce go? Or maybe my taste buds have gone bad (^^;) There is actually another restaurant in Otaru run by a former employee of that old restaurant, but they are currently closed for various reasons. My search for a delicious gratin and doria restaurant seems to be continuing, but the bar seems to be set quite high (^^;)

October 2016 (6 additional images added) I visited this restaurant after 3 and a half years. It is located in a residential area near the middle of Moan Pass, and although the location is not prominent, it has a solid base of regular customers. The chef here used to work at the long-established "New Sansai" in Otaru, so the taste is reminiscent of "New Sansai." Last time I visited, I had the oyster gratin without knowing the chef's background, but I could tell from the taste of the white sauce. In my student days, I also liked the pork cutlet curry at "New Sansai," so this time, I decided to try it here for nostalgic reasons. It came with a mini salad and a drink for 1,080 yen. By the way, the pork cutlet curry here is served with a gravy boat and ladle, just like at "New Sansai." I'm not sure about the current Sansai, but this might be the only place in town that serves curry in this style! Hmm, just this alone changes the mood quite a bit. As for how to eat it, I think it's up to personal preference, but I like to pour all the curry over the rice and eat it in one go! The curry here seems to be lacking a bit in simmering, maybe by chance. The onions also have a bit of a crunch. However, the flavor is definitely that of a Western-style restaurant curry. Lately, I've been eating pork cutlet curry at various diners, soba shops, and Western-style restaurants in town, and it's interesting how each genre has subtle differences.=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=February 2013 I visited "Restaurant Shiki," which is celebrating its 7th year, for lunch. It is located in Moan Pass, but the location is not prominent, so people unfamiliar with the area might get lost. There are about four parking spaces in front of the restaurant. The restaurant has both a first and second floor, with window seats being the main focus, offering a view of the sea below from both floors, but the view is better from the second floor. When I asked the young waiter for a recommendation, he replied, "Everything is delicious!" So based on my mood that day, I chose the clam and porcini mushroom pasta (¥1,200), while my companion opted for the oyster gratin (¥1,100). Both came with a mini salad and a drink. Despite the inconspicuous location, there were several groups of women dining on the second floor, and a few on the first floor! While waiting, I gazed outside and thought, "It would be nice to enjoy the changing seasons from here," and I imagined that the owner must have thought the same when naming the restaurant "Shiki" (four seasons). But if so, "Four Seasons" would sound more stylish than "Restaurant Shiki," which sounds a bit old-fashioned. Now, onto the food. The clam and porcini mushroom pasta has a flavor enhanced by garlic, salt, and a hint of red pepper. The pasta is flat, so it absorbs the sauce well. This makes it quite tasty even though it's somewhat light. The gratin my companion ordered was simple, with only oysters and spinach as the filling, but it had quite a few large oysters, so it didn't give a cheap impression. The white sauce was impressively smooth and velvety. This smoothness reminded me of something I had eaten before, but where...!? However, both dishes felt a bit lacking in quantity. My companion ordered bread separately and ate it with the sauce, while I ordered a piping hot apple pie (¥500) as an addition. The apple pie takes 20 minutes to bake to serve it piping hot. It was served with a set coffee, and indeed, being freshly baked, it was piping hot. The scent of cinnamon was delightful. The apple inside was crispy, and the pie crust was flaky. Yes, it was delicious! When I asked about the chef at the time of payment, I found out that he used to work at the old-established restaurant "Sansai" in Otaru! Ah, so that's why the texture of the white sauce was reminiscent of Sansai. Speaking of Sansai, I have a memorable taste of the beef stew and cock-a-leekie made by the head chef who trained in France during the Showa era. That taste still remains in my top five unforgettable flavors of Otaru. I imagined that this chef must have worked under that head chef at some point, given his age. Beef stew.

I went to the restaurant "Shiki" at Otaru Moyo Terrace. The location is a bit hidden from the road, so it's easy to miss, but it's located across from the Moyo Elementary School road. There were quite a variety of menu options, so I had a hard time choosing, but I ended up ordering the Spaghetti Gratin (1200 yen). It took a bit of time for the dish to come out after ordering, but it was delicious and piping hot. I'm really curious about the Chicken Gratin with a pie hat that I was contemplating until the end, so I'll try that next time.

I had been curious about this restaurant that was featured on a morning show in Hokkaido called "Ichioshi." It is located in Otaru on a hill called Moyo-dai. The area seemed to be a residential neighborhood, although I'm not entirely sure since I went at night. The restaurant offers a beautiful view overlooking the city of Otaru. The impression I got was that it serves Western cuisine made by a chef with a traditional Showa-era artisan spirit. The piping hot gratin with a pastry hat was filled with plenty of tender chicken in a rich white sauce. The bubbling white sauce was creamy and rich, yet light with a subtle sweetness from the milk. And it was surprisingly large! I was thinking of ordering bread on the side, but it turned out to be unnecessary. Eating the pastry crust and white sauce together was amazing. It must be perfect for the cold winter. The hamburger steak and shrimp fry had a solid and comforting taste, as if they were carefully and patiently made by a skilled artisan. The bread was lightly toasted and served warm, which paired perfectly with the hamburger steak. It was made of rye and had a delicious flavor. The waitress, an older lady, was attentive and made sure we had a pleasant dining experience.

Ebidoria. I think it was 980 yen. It arrived with a sizzle. It was piping hot. The rice inside was ketchup rice. It had a tangy ketchup flavor rather than being too sweet, with a refreshing acidity. The combination of ketchup's acidity and creamy white sauce was great! The shrimp was placed on top in a generous portion. It was hot, so I waited a bit before peeling the shrimp. There were big pieces of shrimp inside as well. The plate was hot, so I could enjoy it hot until the end! Thank you for the meal!