I used to go to a yakiniku restaurant called Heiwaen in Obihiro when I was in the mood for yakiniku! I saw a similar restaurant in Niikappu Town and was curious about it. However, I couldn't find a time when it was open. (I called and found out that the business hours are 11:00-13:15, 17:00-20:15, closed on Mondays.) Recently, I saw the shop sign out, so I decided to visit. I wanted to add Heiwaen's Genghis Khan to my lunch, but the Genghis Khan menu was completely different. No pork trotters. I ordered the Kalbi, Sagari, and Hormone set, and added beef liver (salt). I forgot to ask for it with salt, so the 3-item set arrived with sauce. I tried it even though it was too sweet, and my tongue got numb from the sweetness, making it hard to taste the meat, and my stomach was overwhelmed by the sweetness. When I was paying on my way out, I saw the kitchen, and it seemed like the owner was carefully cutting beautiful meat. Maybe it would have been delicious if I had asked for it with salt. I tried to make up for it with the beef liver. It was okay, with no strong flavor. I added Yukhoe, Kalbi soup, and Heiwaen cold noodles to try to leave a better impression. The Heiwaen cold noodles are made with chicken from Niikappu, and the other cold noodles are made with duck meat. Since the noodles were acorn noodles, I ordered the Heiwaen cold noodles with anticipation. The Yukhoe was thawed and soggy, losing half of its umami. The egg yolk was delicious. The Kalbi soup had good ingredients, but there was too much seasoning, making my tongue tingle. The cold noodles were not acorn noodles. The ingredients were ordinary. The chicken was tasty, but it had a pre-made smell. However, the soup was delicious. I think Heiwaen plays a very important role as a place where local people gather. When I used the restroom after the meal, I saw several beef tendon menu items posted on the wall. Maybe I'll try those next time? Also, the Namul in the Kalbi soup was delicious, so I would like to try the Namul and Sagari or Hormone with salt next time. Thank you for the meal!

I went to Yakiniku Heiwaen in Kusoku for the first time in over 20 years. The atmosphere has definitely changed since then. The place seems to have been renovated. I visited during lunchtime and the restaurant was quite busy. I ordered the following items a la carte: beef sagari, Genghis Khan (grilled lamb), pork hormone, egg soup, and large rice. I opted for water to drink to save money. The meat was delicious and of good quality. The rice was filling and went well with the meat. The egg soup was also very satisfying. Overall, I was pleased with my lunch experience.

June 24, 2021. What I can do now is to at least support restaurants while being careful. Let's all do our best together! Today, I checked if the restaurant I was interested in was open for lunch, and on my way back, I decided to visit a yakiniku restaurant called "Kusoku Heiwaen" for the first time in about 3 years. They offer takeout. The restaurant is located along Route 718 Chibetsu Shimizu Line, next to the Toyagei Center in Niikappu Town. The exterior has a modern feel with 2 floors, and the interior is spacious and clean with seating on the second floor. It is not related to the famous restaurant in Tokachi. I arrived right at 11:00. I ordered the weekday lunch special which includes the Heiwaen set meal for 1,210 yen (tax included) and Genghis Khan for 528 yen (tax included). The set meal includes: top kalbi, top sagari, pork hormone, salad, oi kimchi, rice, miso soup, and a soft drink. Even if ordered separately, it is reasonably priced. Heiwaen's sauce is characterized by sesame oil, green onions, and white sesame seeds. I enjoyed it as a yakiniku bowl as usual. The Genghis Khan has a vibrant red color with lean meat, no odor, and is delicious. I will come back to try the Heiwaen set meal again. Thank you for the meal. Kusoku Heiwaen offers takeout. Opening hours: 11:00-14:30 (lunch), 17:00-21:30 (dinner). Closed on Mondays.

It's been a while since I visited Kutsuashi Heiwaen. I came on a weekday for lunch. The Heiwaen set meal (1200 yen) is all about the meat. It includes three types of meat - sagari, kalbi, and horumon. The amount of rice is the same even if it's a large portion, and it comes with miso soup, salad, and a drink, making it a good value set meal.

Today, on the way back from a drive to Niikappu, I made a little detour and visited Kuttari Heiwaen for the first time in over 10 years (^-^)/ Located along Route 718, Chibetsu-Shimizu Line in Kuttari village. This place is not related to the famous shops in Tokachi. It was 11:46 am, with one group of customers already there and no one else waiting. The exterior has a modern and slightly unique feel (^-^)v The interior is spacious and unfortunately, they don't have set meals on weekdays, so I ordered individual items. I ordered the Upper Sagari for 670 yen, Genghis Khan for 480 yen, Beef Liver for 350 yen, and a small bowl of rice for 130 yen (all prices excluding tax), totaling 1,630 yen (excluding tax). After about 5 minutes, the food arrived. Even when ordering individual items, it is reasonably priced (^-^)/ The meat was shining with oil (lol). The special sauce at Kuttari Heiwaen is characterized by sesame oil, green onions, and white sesame seeds. I had the Upper Sagari, grilled it and put it on top of rice to make a grilled meat bowl (*´艸｀) It still had some fatty parts and was delicious with the sweet sauce, but the fire was a bit weak (^^; For grilled meat, you should sear the surface over high heat and eat it at about medium doneness, but this was different. The Genghis Khan for 480 yen is reasonably priced, but a bit more expensive than the famous ones (lol). The Sagari and Liver are cheaper (lol). The liver is even cheaper than a regular drink at other restaurants. The red color of the lean meat was vivid and delicious without any odor. The upper liver was thick and tasty (^-^)/ Truly, all the places named Heiwaen are reasonably priced and delicious (^-^)v Next time, I'll come for a lunch set on a weekday ⤴️ Thank you for the meal m(__)m

On a Sunday afternoon in early this year, there were two groups of customers at Heiwaen. I wanted to try the Heiwaen set meal, but unfortunately it is only available on weekdays. I decided to go for the Meat Platter (2350 yen) instead, which includes Tokachi Sagari, Upper Kalbi, and Filet with a side of pickles. I also ordered Genghis Khan (480 yen) and a medium-sized rice (200 yen). As always, the food was delicious!

"Genghis Khan set meal and hormone. It's a local Heiwa-en place. The menu is different from Obihiro. Both Genghis Khan and hormone are delicious. When compared, the cost-performance may drop, maybe because the original quality is too good."

I visited Heiwaen in Kusari, Shin-toku for the first time in over 10 years. Just to clarify, this is different from Heiwaen in Obihiro. This place is a hidden gem with a rich history and is loved by locals. During lunchtime on Saturday, there were a few groups of customers ahead of me. I ordered the Heiwaen set meal for 1100 yen. It came with premium cuts of meat such as upper kalbi, upper sagari, and hormone, totaling around 150g. The set also included salad, pickles, miso soup, and rice, which you can choose from large, medium, or small at the same price. A drink was included as well. The meat was thick but tender, and the sauce was slightly sweet and easy to eat. There might have been a bit too much hormone. The portion size was generous, and the cost performance was high. The other menu items are also generally inexpensive. It's not a luxury restaurant, but it's a good place to eat.

I visited "Kuttari Heiwaen" in Niikappu-cho and Kuttari City. First of all, "Kuttari" is read as "Kuttari". Of course, it doesn't come out smoothly even when converted on a computer. Located at 1-cho, Kuttari Yukimachi, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido. Kuttari is a region about a 10-minute drive from the main city of Niikappu-cho. This Kuttari Heiwaen is a well-known yakiniku restaurant that branched off from the famous Heiwaen in Obihiro City. In Hokkaido, we often eat Genghis Khan at home, but yakiniku is different. When it comes to yakiniku, my parents used to take me to Kuttari Heiwaen in the neighboring town since I was a child, and sometimes we would buy meat and bring it home to enjoy. It was a precious place where we could taste authentic dishes such as Kuppa soup and Bibimbap. Of course, the quality of the meat is outstanding, and it's affordable. It is a place for family dining out. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit during my lunch break. Since I had limited time, I gave up on yakiniku and decided to have "pork bowl". It comes with miso soup, salad, and pickles. It is a type where you mix the sauce in a frying pan. As expected of a meat specialty store, the pork is tender and full of umami in the mouth. Next time, I definitely want to come back for yakiniku for dinner.

Tomuraushi Onsen - I've always wanted to go to this hot spring! And it was amazing! But it's deep in the mountains - not just any mountains, though! We drove on a road with nothing around, and suddenly a splendid building appeared! That's where the hot spring was... so relaxing! The outdoor bath overlooks a valley... oh, wait... it's not a hot spring! It's a restaurant! There's nothing else around here! The hot spring has a restaurant, but it happened to be dinner time for the guests staying there, so that took priority... of course! The closest option was Kusari, and the kids' stomachs were growling (sigh). This place is quite busy, with a lively atmosphere on the second floor - maybe a party? After we left, high school students working part-time were diligently cleaning up the private rooms, but the manager or owner was rushing them, saying "Hurry up!" It was considerate of them, but it made me uneasy hearing it! I couldn't help but say, "There's no need to rush! It's okay." The private room for families is much appreciated! We ordered the "Family Set" without hesitation - 4 kids and 2 adults... it would be scary to order a la carte (sweat). In addition to that, the kids had juice, I had two draft beers, and my husband had tea (he's a light drinker). We also ordered stone bibimbap and grilled beef tongue and liver sashimi. The Family Set included 4 types of meat such as kalbi and horumon, along with shrimp, scallops, squid, rice, salad, soup, and dessert (yuzu ice cream x3). The meat was delicious... hunger is the best seasoning, right? Someone said it well. The stone bibimbap... was served in the pot used for making jjigae... unfortunately, there was no crispy rice at the bottom. The beef liver sashimi was tasty without any unpleasant smell! Even my husband, who rarely eats it, enjoyed it. After eating and drinking with 6 people, and filling our stomachs with meat, at this price... not bad! But our eldest son, who loves meat, said, "I still think Rasan Yakiniku Restaurant is better." Come on now, don't compare... you were the one who ate the most! But... I don't think we'll come back. Nevertheless, it was a restaurant that satisfied the appetites of the kids and the big kid (my husband).

I had heard that this place was delicious for a while, but hadn't had a chance to go until my friend brought some for me. I tried the mino (stomach) and sagari (diaphragm). I usually don't like organ meats, but even I could eat the mino - it had no unpleasant smell and a nice crunchy texture. The sagari was thick, tender, and free of fat or sinew, making it very tasty. The marinade was light and paired well with the meat. The amount my friend bought was huge, and I found it amusing that the sauce came in a plastic bottle (laughs). When I later found out the price, I was surprised at how cheap it was. I definitely want to try eating at the restaurant soon.