Tuesday is a business trip to Furano. I checked into the hotel on Monday evening. I met a friend about 30 years ago. Despite a 17-year age gap, we share similar interests and hobbies. We have only had short talks during occasional reunions at business trips or study meetings over the years. Last year, we promised to have a proper conversation over a meal when we have free time. Finally, that wish came true. My friend lives in Furano. He had already researched and made a reservation at this restaurant. I walked from the hotel, which is near the station. Even for someone like me, who is used to the cold in Asahikawa, Furano feels quite chilly. I lived in Furano for about 2 years 25 years ago, and it's not as freezing as it was back then. But still, it's cold. Walking past the famous Kumagera restaurant, located to the left, we arrived at this stylish restaurant. We entered and informed them of our reservation, and we were guided to a private room at the back. My friend had arrived before me. The private room had a sunken kotatsu-style table, and the table was spacious and comfortable. We quickly checked the menu. Let's start with a draft beer. Now, what should we eat? I love oyster fry, so that's a must. A salad would be nice too. I prefer salads that don't mainly consist of meat or fish, so I decided on an onion salad. Let's also have some cheese spring rolls for deep-frying, which we both like. And some appetizers too. We added fried chicken guts and butter-grilled gizzards. The edamame appetizer was quite generous. Cheers with the beer. Delicious. And the conversation flowed easily. Since we share the same hobbies, the conversation never stopped. Hobbies may transcend age. The oyster fry was made from oysters from Kagoshima, and it was delicious and piping hot. The cheese spring rolls were also good. The onion salad had raw ham around it, with an egg yolk in the center. I mixed it all up with dressing. The mildness of the egg and the slight acidity and bitterness of the onion matched well and tasted great. So, this kind of salad exists. We enjoyed the meal while having a good conversation. Another beer, umeshu sour, lemon sour, and so on. I had about 5-6 alcoholic drinks (from what I remember), and my friend had around 4. Before we knew it, it was last order, and the dinner party ended. This time, I'll treat you. Oh, by the way, when I researched on Tabelog, I confirmed that JCB cards were accepted. However, at the register when we entered, it said cards were not accepted. Thankfully, I had cash with me, so it was fine. The bill was 9,020 yen. Drinking, eating heartily, and this bill. I think it's cheap. It was a fun time. A beautiful interior, delicious food at a good cost, thank you for the meal. I would like to visit again. Next time, I'd like to try pizza, grilled fish, sashimi, and so on.

I brought my Chinese friends who happened to come to Hokkaido for a trip, and they loved it. They said they had never tasted flavors like mentaiko tamagoyaki before! There were ashtrays available for smoking outdoors.

Business trip to Furano. The hotel was in a pension area called Kita no Mine, but I took a taxi to the city center. I had visited this restaurant during the day for work and the manager's service was fantastic, so I thought I'd come back. I arrived about 5 minutes before opening, but they kindly let me in and seated me in a sunken kotatsu seating area with cushioned floor chairs. I ordered the recommended dishes from the wall, including zangi (fried chicken), salted dashimaki tamago (rolled omelette), soba salad, and deep-fried nasu (eggplant) in broth. Everything was delicious and filling! Honestly, I didn't have high expectations because I had heard mixed reviews from others who visited Furano last week, but I found everything to be very tasty. The grated yam with wasabi mayo served as an appetizer was also excellent! The beer was a bit pricey at 500 yen for a Pilsner glass of Black Label, but the satisfaction outweighed the cost. Even though it was a Monday, the restaurant was full with a party going on. If I go back to Furano, I'll definitely visit this restaurant again! Thank you for the wonderful meal ♡

I made a reservation! When I arrived, the staff didn't say anything, so I thought it was near "Kumagera" san, right? I went around in circles trying to find it. The restaurant "Sakanaya" seemed to have disappeared. It was strange. I called them as it was already time for my reservation. They told me that the name had changed a year ago. I should have called earlier! The entrance and interior of the restaurant were almost the same as before. But my favorite menu items were gone. The rice crackers, roast beef, and sashimi were really good. I wonder if it's related to "Kasuiya" in Asahikawa? On top of that, on that day, they didn't have any sashimi or eggplant in stock, so it was a bit disappointing. I ended up ordering randomly. The restaurant had turned into a more typical izakaya, but it was lively with big groups having fun. They warned us that the food might take longer to be served due to the large groups, but it wasn't too bad. The staff, mostly young, were all friendly. The onion fry was crispy and delicious, and the cheese on the pizza was stretchy and tasty. It had a casual vibe, and I enjoyed it in its own way.