Hotel Monterey Edelhof Zuien-tei, a farewell party for a senior colleague with whom I have shared joys and sorrows for many years... I was surprised when I arrived at the venue! On the table, there was a "menu"... "What, is this a full course meal?!" The fee is 4,500 yen. Considering that about 500 yen is likely included for the commemorative gift, it should be around 4,000 yen at most. Well, if that's the price, then the content should be worth it. It's the price of a normal izakaya banquet course. - First Course: High-concentration Fruit Tomato and Colorful Vegetable White Dressing As soon as it was placed on the table... "!" It had an amazing tomato scent. And when I tasted it... "!" What is this? A fruit? It's so sweet. What is this, it's delicious! - Soup: Steamed Corn with Corn... Probably some kind of cod. A steamed dish of corn and white fish, with what seems like grilled Thai skin on top? As soon as it was brought over, it had an indescribably good aroma. One sip and I was surprised! It has a light but very deep umami taste. What is this!? The ingredients are simple, not particularly high-end, but the cooking is amazing. It feels like they are incredibly precise in controlling the heat during cooking. The taste is clear, not muddy. And the saltiness... "I want a little more salt!" But the dashi is so strong, so this must be fine. This must be a purely Kansai-style seasoning. - Sashimi Platter: Assorted Sashimi... Tuna, salmon, sweet shrimp, and white fish. I breathed a sigh of relief at first glance. These are ingredients I'm used to seeing and eating. It's delicious... no, this is not normal. Probably, they are quickly and skillfully sliced with a sharp knife. The cross-section is incredibly smooth. When you eat it, of course, it feels very smooth... The tuna tastes sweet... it feels sweet. I've heard that the key to sashimi is the sharpness of the knife. Even if you have fresh and delicious ingredients, if you cut them with a dull knife, the deliciousness is halved. (I don't understand the difference, though, haha) And the Thai (right, this is Thai?) seems to be dressed with some kind of dressing or sauce? One bite... "!" Is this sesame? Is this sesame? I've heard of seasoning Thai sashimi with sesame dressing, but I've never eaten it. Is this a sesame dressing? It probably is... and there is a faint dashi aroma as well. What is this place!? - Grilled Dish: Grilled Sea Bream with Yuzu Sauce and a Bite of Red Rice Grilled sea bream with a hint of yuzu fragrance... but that's not all. This also has a dashi aroma. Perhaps they marinated it in dashi and grilled it quickly? I've never eaten grilled sea bream with yuzu before. Incomprehensible, inexpressible deliciousness. The saltiness is perfect too. It feels like, "A little more salt!" but it's okay because the dashi is delicious. It's amazing... delicious... I feel like I'm being shown the art of Japanese cuisine. - Simmered Dish: Cold Assorted Vegetables Simmered... Lotus root, tomato, green beans, eggplant, pumpkin... all common ingredients, but the sharpness of the knife is outstanding! The lotus root soaked in dashi is incredibly delicious... I've never eaten such delicious lotus root before. Oh my... this is delicious. - Main Dish: Grilled Beef Fillet and Hokkaido Chicken Grilled The main dish. I've been looking forward to this since I saw the menu, or rather, the course... The beef fillet was, as expected, delicious. But what was even more delicious was the grilled chicken... the grilling, the slightly charred aroma! Chicken tastier than beef... it's an unfair move. The way they handle the fire, the grilling is exquisite. - Dessert: Rockfish and Vegetable Tempura...

I had been interested in Montre Edelhof Sapporo Montre in Sapporo for a while, and finally decided to try it out. The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious, and the prices were reasonable considering the location. It's a nice place to celebrate a special occasion. I parked at Marui Parking B and took the elevator to the 13th floor where the restaurant is located. The ambiance was calming with traditional Japanese background music. The view from the window was blocked by a large building, so there wasn't much of a view. I tried the Kibune course for 4,200 yen (with an early booking discount). The dishes were served one by one. The appetizer was beautifully presented and delicious. My favorite was the oboro tofu with truffle soy sauce, which had a wonderful truffle aroma. The simmered eggplant was also flavorful and well-cooked. The sashimi platter was a bit disappointing compared to the other dishes, but still good. The cold simmered vegetables were unique and tasty, especially with the yuzu pepper accent. The highlight of the meal was the Hokkaido beef fillet roast with passion fruit-flavored white miso sauce. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was a surprising and delicious combination. The meal ended with a Japanese-style jajamen, which was a unique and tasty dish. Overall, the meal was well thought out and delicious.

The food was delicious and easy to eat. It was a 7000 yen course, but there were plenty of dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients, and the balance between taste and price was great. The atmosphere of the restaurant is also nice. The high ceiling and spacious space make it a place suitable for both family and business gatherings.

Hotels can be nerve-wracking, right? I was taken here by my daughter and her husband, passing by the Shinto wedding venue before entering a private room. The private room had a sunken hearth, which was a nice touch. It had a traditional Japanese feel with tatami mats and soft cushions. The staff greeted us as if it were a hidden room in a funhouse. The menu was in Japanese, with dishes like "Celebratory Appetizers" and "Red and White Sliced Plum with Umeboshi Meat" listed. It was actually my birthday celebration, and I was grateful to be here this year in good health. The appetizers were delicate and beautifully presented, each representing a celebration. The broth and use of dashi in the soup were exceptional. The sashimi platter featured fresh fish beautifully arranged in red and white colors, symbolizing celebration. The steamed pumpkin bun with crab sauce was delightful, with a perfect balance of flavors. The Hokkaido beef fillet roast with truffle sauce was tender and flavorful, a true delicacy. The seafood chirashi sushi with red miso soup was generously served and individually portioned. Each piece of sushi was a standout, with a perfect balance of flavors. The dessert of red and white sesame tofu with sweet red bean sauce was a lovely end to a delicious meal. It was a truly enjoyable and memorable experience.

It was a weekday but the restaurant was full. I had made a reservation in advance. The firefly squid had a slightly strong scent of the sea. The soup bowl did not have any water droplets on the lid. The meal set had a spring-like feel to it. I thought that if they paid attention to the details in the presentation, the overall quality would improve.

I had dinner at Suiren Tei, which is located within Hotel Monterey, a hotel that is also used for weddings and receptions. It is a Kyoto cuisine restaurant located in various Hotel Monterey locations across the country. The name Edelhof means "nobleman's mansion" in German. The restaurant is set in a location where the remnants of the former Hokkaido Forestry Bureau can be seen, with various large trees creating a lush green garden reminiscent of a mansion's grounds. I enjoyed the Kiyomizu course, which included a spring vegetable white miso gratin for the appetizer, lotus root cake and deep-fried rockfish for the soup, and a total of 8 dishes including sashimi, simmered dish, meat dish, fried dish, and dessert. The presentation was like watching a movie, and the perfect amount of food left me feeling satisfied and happy. It was truly amazing. Thank you for the meal.

Having lunch with colleagues. Let's go somewhere fancy for a change, they said. Each dish was carefully prepared and exquisite. Usually there would be alcohol, but not this time. Still satisfied!! Sometimes it's nice to leisurely enjoy delicious food. Thank you for the meal (^o^)

Visited in December 2020. Lunch course "Arashiyama" for 3200 yen. Coffee as a special reservation bonus. Each dish was beautifully presented and delicious. The atmosphere was elegant and I felt very relaxed. Sitting by the window at the counter, there was enough distance between tables for a comfortable dining experience. Highly recommend for a special occasion.

I had a Kyoto-style obanzai lunch. The menu changes monthly, and this time it was the August special, which was ikura (salmon roe) rice. The first thing I noticed when eating was the presence of flavors like plum and yuzu that were all smooth and not sharp. Even though I'm not a fan of plum, I was surprised at how refreshing and delicious the plum flavor was. The ingredients had a subtle but definite umami that left me impressed. The September menu featured white pork tempura wrapped in persimmon. Persimmon tempura?! I couldn't even imagine the taste. Despite being bite-sized, this tempura was unforgettable in its deliciousness. The miso soup was beautifully arranged in a moon-viewing style, making me feel the autumn atmosphere. Indulging in delicious Japanese cuisine and enjoying a leisurely meal, this hotel lunch was a truly exquisite experience.

Welcome. ---------- June 2020 ---------- Located along the north 2, west 1, Sosei River? Next to Hotel Okura, there is a building with Sekoma, and the hotel has a separate entrance here. |o| °д°)ﾉ Automatic door. On the 1st floor is the front desk, with no specific business, go to the 13th floor where the hotel staff and lady will serve you. You can overlook the courtyard and outside from the table, and there is a private room called "Shinotake" and semi-private Western-style rooms. Social distancing measures are in place, with plenty of space between tables. The head chef, who trained at a famous Kyoto restaurant, serves a variety of dishes. It was Tom's first time trying Japanese cuisine, right? It's Japanese food, isn't it? Sake, right? (= ´∀´)ﾉ凵゛ "Ship's Eight Strategies, Gold Drops, Maru-ta" The course named Arashiyama starts with "Jade Tofu with Sea Urchin Flavored Sauce." The color was good, with a rich taste and a hint of sea urchin flavor. In the soup, there was "Minced Conger Eel with Kyoto Direct Send Swordfish Flakes." The texture was firm, and the eel meat was in places. The taste and dashi were amazing. For sashimi, there was a "Chef's Assorted Three Kinds Set" with "Tuna, Octopus, Scallop." I wanted to try fish that are in season. For the appetizer, there was "Grilled Isaki with Soybean Clear Soup, Scent of Sansho, Bonito Tataki, Japanese Green Onion Soy Sauce, Crystal Vegetables, Young Corn with Green Perilla, Smoked Salmon and Potato Salad." Even though it was an appetizer, each dish was elegant. There was "Asahikawa 'Shiromi Buta' Pork with Celery and Turnip Miso Sauce" as one of the dishes. The red meat was rich, and the fatty meat was light. The sauce was refreshing without the celery flavor. There was "Young Sweetfish Tempura with Tea Leaves," where sweetfish, eggplant, and red bell pepper were fried with tea leaf-flavored batter. The tea leaf flavor enhanced the taste of the ingredients. For the meal, there was "Butterbur and Whitebait Mixed Rice, Red Miso Soup" with flavorful rice soaked in dashi and a strong red miso soup with round wheat gluten. For dessert, there was "Homemade Fruit Warabi Mochi" with a strong fruit flavor and a light presence of warabi mochi. It was served with yuzu sorbet. There were many elderly and solo diners. The atmosphere was casual, without being too formal. It made me want to visit Kyoto.

The person went to Edelhof building (Maruit) for a human dock and decided to visit the restaurant there afterwards. They arrived at 11:30 am but found out it was fully booked due to reservations. The Chinese restaurant on the lower floor was also fully booked, so they had to wait. After waiting for over an hour, they finally got a table. The lunch served at the human dock was the same as the regular menu bento box "Maple". The taste was delicious but the portion seemed a bit small. It seemed like the reserved customers were mostly wealthy ladies, so the portion might be just right for them. The taste and the staff's service were good, but due to the long wait and small portion, the overall experience was just okay.

A one night, two day Hokkaido food shopping tour. This time, I decided to stay at the Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo, which is close to the Clock Tower. I usually use ANA Crowne Plaza, but this time, my friend wanted to use the hotel with a hot spring facility inside. We checked in around 3 pm. This chain is known for designing its interior and exterior based on traditional architectural styles from various Western countries, and the theme of this hotel is apparently Vienna, Australia. While the Ginza branch themed after Paris surprised me with authentic paintings by Takano Okisada, here at the hotel, there are paintings of the architecture of Otto Wagner from Vienna displayed throughout the building. We had planned to go out for dinner, but as evening approached, the weather suddenly turned stormy, making going out seem inconvenient. Just when we were contemplating staying in, we found a pamphlet in the room advertising a dinner on the 13th floor, which was surprisingly affordable. It was a special menu for hotel guests priced at 4,500 yen (discounted from 5,000 yen) with all-you-can-drink included. The online reviews were also decent, so we decided to visit around 7:30 pm. The restaurant offers Kyoto-style cuisine using Hokkaido ingredients, prepared by a chef who trained in Kyoto. While there were guests in private rooms, the regular dining area had only one other guest at that time. We were seated at a table and ordered the 4,500 yen course with all-you-can-drink. The service style was to bring all dishes at once, except for the sashimi and dessert. The setup of the solid fuel pot and various dishes lined up resembled a traditional Japanese inn. The course included: grilled salmon, uni-topped chawanmushi, butter-grilled scallops, crab leg and vegetable tempura, crab hot pot, 5 pieces of sushi (salmon roe, shrimp, squid, octopus, sea bream), and dessert. We started with beer and then had wine and highball. The scallops were a bit cold from the start, which was disappointing, but overall, the quality of each dish was quite good. The sushi, although common, was surprisingly delicious. It had been a while since I last had lübe, which has become less common due to the increased availability of farmed salmon with low risk of Anisakis. The man from Fukuoka on a business trip at the nearby table had never tried it before and commented, "This is a different way of eating, I thought my teeth would break." Japan is vast. It was quite challenging to get the attention of the staff for drinks in the large restaurant, and the service was quite slow. If they offer all-you-can-drink, it would be helpful to have a button at the table. I think we managed to make the most of the drinks, so it was okay.

I had a lunch course at Edelhof Sapporo 13th floor. The course included grilled shiitake mushrooms and spinach with sesame cream, assorted two kinds of yuba and lettuce, fried herring with onion dressing, five kinds of obanzai dishes, roast pork, fried kisu fish, simmered eel rice, red miso soup, and matcha pudding. There were a total of eight dishes, with a mix of Japanese and Western flavors. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I chose this hotel reluctantly because I couldn't get a reservation at my usual place, but I was very satisfied with the meals at the hotel! There was a lot of snow outside, so I was hesitant to go out, but the meals at the hotel were excellent for dinner and breakfast. The ingredients in Hokkaido are really top-notch. Even though the salmon isn't from Hokkaido, people in Hokkaido don't eat raw salmon anyway. The only salmon they can eat raw is chum salmon.

This was a lunch date with my spouse. There were a few groups at the entrance, but there were plenty of staff members guiding us in smoothly. We had the 4000 yen course without ordering any drinks since it was daytime. They served us tea. Overall, I felt the food was good value for the price. The taste was also enjoyable. It was a satisfying lunch experience on a holiday. Thank you.

We used it for our engagement ceremony. The atmosphere was great, so I recommend it.

The restaurant is located on the same floor as a wedding venue, so it has a shrine-like atmosphere which is great for events. The private rooms are clean and spacious, making it convenient for families with children. The food is average, but for a hotel course priced at 6,600 yen, I think it is on the tastier side.

The meal was satisfying, considering the variety of dishes offered at a reasonable price for lunch.

We made a reservation for a private room for a meal with both families. However, the hotel contacted us shortly after to inform us that they had mistakenly accepted a reservation for the wrong date. No hotels in Sapporo had availability for a private room, so we had to stick with the original reservation. Although there were some minor issues like not having a menu on the day of the event, the food was delicious and we were able to smoothly finish the meal. However, we will consider other options for important meals in the future. The food was tasty, but overall considering the service as well, I would rate it as average.