I used it for a farewell party at work. The sashimi and simmered herring were delicious, and the alcohol just kept flowing. There was also roast beef, and the amount of food that didn't feel heavy on the stomach kept coming one after another, so it was great. There were also fried chicken and grilled prawns with shells. And most importantly, the final carb dish! Mixed rice♡ It was unbelievably delicious. Everyone was so full that they tended to leave it, so I ended up eating the portions of those around me haha. I eat so much. No, no. It's just so delicious. It was so good that I want to go back just to eat it again. I guess the rice dishes change depending on the day. It was a lucky day♡ The cost performance is quite good, as there are many dishes and it comes with all-you-can-drink for this price, so it's reasonable. Next time, I want to go a la carte, but... the restaurant is small, so you need to make a reservation. And there is only one toilet. For this size, one toilet should be enough. I drank a lot and ate a lot. It was really fun to go to a lively izakaya after a long time. Thank you for the feast.

I went on a Sunday night. It is recommended by the locals in Otaru. When I arrived around 8 pm, the counter seats were full of locals. There were two empty seats at one of the two raised tatami tables, so I sat there. Otaru on a Sunday night has limited open restaurants, so it's quite crowded. First, beer! The appetizer was a large portion of simmered Pacific herring. It's not mackerel, it's herring in Hokkaido! Hokkaido herring is delicious (^o^) I ordered Otaru shrimp, ginkgo nut cake, and grilled scallops with salt. The shrimp was served with wasabi soy sauce. The richness of being able to eat such things normally is enviable! Delicious (*^o^*) The ginkgo nut was ordinary. I chose salt for the scallops instead of butter. Simple and delicious =(^.^)= I also had an additional Hokkaido sake, Kunimare Onikoroshi. This sake is smooth and has a good mouthfeel for Hokkaido sake. I also added fried Atka mackerel. The large fried Atka mackerel was soaked in broth to make a simmered dish. The fried mackerel was quite crispy. It was moistened in a thin broth before eating. Although the Atka mackerel is originally from Akita, the Atka mackerel in Otaru is also delicious ＼(^o^)／ I had two more glasses of Kunimare and I'm feeling good. I am satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

Visited with the guidance of a local resident. Being a port town, all the restaurants were delicious, reasonably priced, and easy to use. The grilled Atka mackerel was huge, fatty, and deliciously moist.

The first dish that came out was miso stewed mackerel, but personally I found it a bit heavy. I was unsure of what to order next. Overall, the food was okay. The oyster vinegar, oyster fry, roast beef, and scallop fry were delicious. I ordered a Malt's beer, but the foam and taste were not great. I felt that the beer was not being handled or poured properly. I enjoyed a bottle of Kubota's junmai ginjo sake that was served. The restaurant was full and lively, but when I spoke with another customer in the aisle, I was told to return to my seat. Even though we were having a good time, we were scolded by the staff. It was extremely unpleasant. Despite looking forward to the visit, I left feeling unhappy. I think they probably don't want me to come back, so I don't plan on returning either.

Local people also come to this restaurant a lot. The fish is amazing! I was impressed by the grilled Atka mackerel. I want to go again!

Thank you for the delicious meal.

My family sometimes uses this restaurant and there is never a disappointment with whatever we eat. Our favorites are sashimi, tempura, salad, and roast beef. The portions are generous but surprisingly affordable.

There is a lot of food.

It was great to go there! It was my first time in Otaru and I was looking for various izakayas, but my husband found this place and we decided to go in! It was a weekday and many izakayas around were closed, so I was feeling a bit anxious, but when we arrived here, we saw older people leaving in a good mood, so we knew it was the right choice! There were many items on the menu and we were indecisive, but we ordered the recommended seasonal bamboo shoot tempura and salad. The bamboo shoot tempura was deliciously sweet and tender, as expected from a seasonal dish! I usually only like tempura when it's really crispy, so I was a bit worried, but this one was perfect and I loved it. We also ordered the Otaru specialty of half-fried fish. The skin was crispy and the meat was tender and juicy. It was so delicious that even though it was hot, I couldn't stop eating! It became my number one favorite half-fried fish ever! No wonder they are good at tempura too, right? The sashimi was also fresh and tasty! I would love to come back to this restaurant.

The atmosphere was nice, but there were noticeable stains on the roll curtains dividing the seats. The staff were trying their best, but it was a bit unsettling to have them peeking at our drinks and dish bags every time they passed by. However, it's understandable. The food was delicious and I recommend it. I didn't like the unfriendly looks of some customers inside, who were watching TV at the counter and making others uncomfortable. It wasn't suitable for business meetings or entertaining as there were no private rooms. I also wondered why the all-you-can-drink option was only available after 9 pm, but there must be a reason for it. They had a good variety of sours available.

2015.1.19 (added 7 images) Second visit, so I'll casually review. Two days before coming here, I stayed in Sapporo for a meetup, so my family booed at me for having a good time alone! So, as part of my family service, I visited this place. I was looking forward to the waitresses in miniskirts... I mean, I'll leave that to Kabocha-san (laughs). This time, it was two different waitresses, but both were indeed in miniskirts (^_^;) There was also a group of "perverts" who seemed to be there for that purpose (laughs). But since it was January, the level of exposure was modest ( ´Д｀)=3 Haahh. It seems like summer is the best time to visit here! (laughs) That's all! If I ended here, it would turn into an "Erotic Log" instead of "Tabelog," so I'll briefly share my thoughts on the food I ate this time (laughs). This place seems to focus on customer service, but surprisingly, the food is decent! The lean tuna sashimi that my kids ate was actually fresh bluefin tuna, the sake they served was "Dassai," and the octopus was firm and creamy. The turban shell wasn't served as sashimi but as a shellfish, similar to abalone, and was satisfying. Lastly, the "Mikamikaze Pressed Sushi" I had at the end had a mayo sauce and was exactly to my taste! Let's keep this place as a reliable izakaya♪ But I think summer is the best time to visit after all (^_^;) 2012.4.19 First visit to Washoku Kitchen Mikami with my family + α (total of 6 people). This restaurant opened in 2000. Since moving to its current location from the previous one, it hasn't been that long, so both the exterior and interior are clean. The space consists of a counter and a small raised tatami area (sunken kotatsu), and the raised area can be separated by a roll screen, providing a semi-private cozy atmosphere. Located along a one-way street in Hanazono Ginza Rainbow Town, it's hard to miss. There is a coin parking lot across the street, and a parking lot about 100 meters away offers 1 hour of free parking with a meal. The first thing that surprised me when I entered the store was the staff, especially the waitress who greeted us! Super mini skirt! I couldn't help but think, "Is she a hostess?" I almost felt like requesting her!! (≧▽≦) Hahaha. Her makeup and outfit didn't seem like typical izakaya staff, and I was a bit puzzled. (Honestly, I was at a loss where to look until the end) Conclusion, I'll come back again! Since ending here wouldn't make any sense, I'll list what we ordered. Tsubo-ni (¥500) was served as an appetizer. It's called "isotsubu" and is small but tasty. It's often sold cheaply at markets or supermarkets, and I eat it at home quite often. The seasoning at home is kelp, ginger, men-tsuyu, and water. After simmering it for a bit, it's ready♪ It tastes even better the next day after the flavors have soaked in. Ankou no Tomoae (¥520) is also a favorite of mine. It's a bit sweet but the green onions as a garnish add a nice touch. It would be even better if there was more liver to reduce the dryness of the meat. Well, that's just my wishful thinking (laughs). Marugoto Ninniku Age (¥520) is deep-fried whole garlic, and it's surprisingly delicious with a salty flavor. It's fluffy inside and goes perfectly with beer! Gyoza Ninniku no Tempura & Awabi no Tempura (¥520, ¥840) It's spring! I wonder if the wild garlic is already growing naturally? It's delicious wrapped in a crispy and light batter. As expected, it goes well with matcha salt (laughs). I'm not familiar with abalone tempura, but this way of eating it is not bad either. The surface of the shell that was served alongside had a slightly emerald green color. Could it be a farmed product from the southern part of Hokkaido? I've eaten it at a hotel in southern Hokkaido in the past or received it from someone farming near Hakodate, and the liver was greenish rather than black. It's no problem to eat it tempura style. Gyutataki Salad (¥840) It was quite surprising to see a mountain of cabbage in this day and age. The owner is really generous (laughs). The soy-based dressing mentioned in the menu was ==========

Formerly located on Hanagin Street, across from Daikoku Ramen, on the second floor of the building, but now it has moved to a slightly lower location, on the ground floor, about two years ago. Perhaps because of its original popularity, this place is always crowded. I can't count how many times I've had to reluctantly give up because it was full... It's always crowded from around 6 to 8 o'clock, so I recommend making a reservation. The interior is clean, with about 6 tables of sunken kotatsu style. Each table is separated by a curtain rail, so you can relax with a semi-private feeling. Whether it's for two people, a large group, or a party, it's versatile and can accommodate any occasion. The menu includes a variety of traditional dishes, ranging from fish and seafood to meat and appetizers, with generous portions of salad and fried rice. The tempura and zangi are delicious.

A shop I visited many times when I lived in Otaru. It had been about 6 years since I last went, and the atmosphere was different from what I remembered! There was a stylish counter, and it felt like a bar with customers enjoying food and drinks. There were also sunken kotatsu-style seating areas with roll curtains dividing them, and it could seat about 20 people in total. In the past, I tried various dishes from slightly Western-style to izakaya menu items, but this time I just had some pickles and spicy cold tofu as I was having yakiniku for the first round. Still, they were delicious as always! Next time, I'll go for a full meal! The menu includes sashimi, fried dishes, and even stylish dishes with cheese, so it's a great place for a wide range of age groups for drinking parties. They also accommodate banquets, so I think it's definitely worth a visit.

My colleagues and I stopped by a restaurant after work. The interior is new and clean. We sat in a raised seating area and toasted with beer. The menu is extensive and it's hard to decide what to order. We ordered salad, grilled hokke fish, and zangi. The salad was huge and seemed like a good value for the price. The other dishes were just average. One surprising thing was that the waitstaff were young girls in mini skirts. It felt a bit risky to have them moving around in the raised seating area. They were around the same age as my daughter, so when the waitstaff came by, we pretended to be disinterested. It's a clever marketing strategy to have young waitresses ask if we want more drinks, as it's hard to say no. My daughter wouldn't be allowed to work in a place like this though. The restaurant was quite busy, and this might be one of the factors contributing to its popularity. Thank you for the meal.