After drinking a lot in the garden, the best way to finish is definitely with a parfait! So I came to Maru-san. As usual, it's crowded with people. The appetizer that came out was smoked duck. Hmm, clearly frozen food, haha. I also ordered the shrimp tomato pasta. There were only 3 shrimps. The taste was bland. I remember it being more delicious before... The chocolate parfait was consistently delicious. I added extra whipped cream for an additional 50 yen. This was gone in no time, haha. Kahlua milk and Passoa were the perfect sweet ending. Thank you for the meal.

As usual, I went to eat a parfait for dessert♡ I chose the caramel banana flavor this time. It was just the right size, not too big. And of course, I ended up ordering some snacks like rice croquettes and potato fries. I was a bit drunk so I don't really remember what happened haha! It was sweet and delicious though!

After drinking, I always crave something sweet, haha. I wonder why I always want something sweet after drinking. Maybe my blood sugar drops and I crave sugar. Or maybe my rationality goes out the window and my instincts take over, haha. Either way, hooray for high calories! Since my mood was lifted, I headed to the nearby monthly dessert shop♪ I ordered a caramel banana parfait♡ Ice cream, caramel, and banana are the best combination, haha. My mouth was filled with happiness. After eating something sweet, I felt like having something salty too... so I passed on the pasta, haha. Tomato cream pasta! We ordered just one plate and shared it. Paired with white wine, it was a perfect match, haha. It was a satisfying meal! Thank you!

The second place we went to was a slightly fancy restaurant where we met up with friends. The interior was a bit different, with hanging curtains between the aisle and the booth seats. The place felt a bit empty with no walls, so you could hear everything. We enjoyed dishes like octopus and scallop sashimi, corn butter, keema curry pizza, and anko yakisoba. The scallops were surprisingly good quality. The corn butter was delicious as always. The pizza came with a pizza cutter so we could cut it ourselves, and we savored every big slice. The anko yakisoba had a nice crispy texture from being cooked with a slightly burnt edge. But the best part was that even though there were only two of us, we could order all-you-can-drink! That was definitely a bonus point for us.

This popular restaurant in Hanazono Town is a favorite among young people and women. The unique dishes and drinks are personally my favorite. The prices are reasonable, making it popular among young people, and it was almost always full. I ordered a Blue Ball wine cocktail made with Otaru wine Niagara and ginger ale. The Niagara wine itself is very easy to drink with a strong fruit flavor, and mixing it with ginger ale makes it even more enjoyable. For food, I ordered grilled chicken and cream cheese sandwich, Tsubu Chanja with cream cheese, Potato Salmon with cream cheese spring rolls, and Moon-viewing Negitoro bowl. Looking back, I realize everything had cream cheese in it! The grilled chicken and cream cheese sandwich was very hearty with crispy skin and a slightly spicy flavor. I would definitely order it again. The spring rolls with spicy sauce were delicious, and paired well with the Chanja. The Negitoro bowl had a perfect balance of grated yam, Negitoro, and egg. Overall, the food, drinks, and atmosphere were satisfying. Thank you for the meal!

This is Otaru. Prices are excluding tax with small discounts. - Salmon and cream cheese fresh spring rolls 480 yen - Tsu Buchan-ji and cream cheese 450 yen - Nut assortment 350 yen - Chocolate banana parfait 550 yen - All-you-can-drink Plan A 1,800 yen. The fresh spring rolls with salmon and cream cheese are easy to eat with a strong cheese flavor. Tsu Buchan-ji and cream cheese is a recommended menu item that goes well together. The nut assortment is easy to snack on and disappears quickly. The chocolate parfait is a safe choice with no disappointments. The atmosphere is nice with dim lighting and good service. Is Otaru all like this? I thought, but the next place was different. Thank you for the meal.

The negi pon (pork belly with green onions) and soup fried rice are delicious! The grilled chicken and fresh spring rolls are also tasty! They have a variety of fruit cocktails and alcoholic beverages, so it was delicious!

I came to eat a parfait after having chicken wings. I only ordered a parfait. The chocolate ice cream has a rich and delicious flavor. There are small balls of ice cream inside, so it gives a satisfying feeling.

It's a busy Monday at the restaurant. I was seated by a young waiter and ordered Takoyaki, Edamame, assorted sashimi, Kajiki tuna carpaccio, and Wiener a la carte. The sashimi assortment included tuna, salmon, scallops, white fish, and more, which I thought was good value for the price. The carpaccio was a bit bland for some reason, not sure why. I'll have to figure that out next time! I ordered a Malt beer, which had decent foam, but could have been better with improved beer server and glass management. The selection of sake was limited, but I found a Junmai sake that I could enjoy. Overall, I would rate it a 3.0 and hope for a slight improvement in the future. I can only handle one beer and one sake, so I bid farewell to the smiling staff and left. It was a pleasant experience until the end.

We went to a second party!! The spring rolls were delicious ♡ There are few places that have Passoã Pineapple, but they have it here ♡ I'm happy (^-^)

I used it for a farewell party for my junior colleagues. It was a course with all-you-can-drink for 5000 yen. We made a reservation for 18:30 and entered the restaurant. There were quite a few customers in the restaurant from this time. In conclusion, it was like, hmm... The dishes didn't really taste that good. They weren't bad, but I didn't find them particularly delicious. Since no one else said anything, I guess they were decently tasty. It was my first drinking party outside in a while, so maybe I had too high expectations... f(^_^; Thank you for the meal.

Welcome.---------- May 2017 ----------A nice light illuminates the night road along Hanazono Street |o| °д°)ﾉI came across the name "Mangetsu" and thought of it as "full moon""Thinking of this world as my own, I believe there is nothing like the waning moon"It's a famous poem expressing the glory of Fujiwara no Michinaga, featuring the "moon"Now, as the night deepens and you enter, you'll find semi-private rooms here and there, suitable for banquets or dates.There's even a counter, like a bar, with a moody atmosphere.This stylish, chic, and modern dining bar has been around for 10 years.The calm and pleasant waitress and the smiling and friendly service staff match the atmosphere perfectly.The menu is quite diverse, with Italian, Japanese, French, and even Chinese dishes available.The drink menu features a selection of cocktails that are popular with women, such as the fresh orange highball (= ´∀´)ﾉ凵゛Starting with the chicken roll and pickles, the chicken ham with a rich flavor and the crunchy texture of the pickles.The Korean-style spicy carpaccio, with a soft white fish and a balanced blend of gochujang and doubanjiang.The chicken cream cheese wrapped in a moist chicken with a rich cream cheese and a light bechamel sauce that leaves a creamy aftertaste.The vegetable-packed fresh spring rolls with shrimp and tuna, wrapped in plenty of vegetables, providing a balance of fish protein for the body.A white sauce and sweet chili sauce create a nice fusion.Specially in Otaru, the Otaru raw wine ball is made with "Niagara + ginger + blue curacao" (= ´∀´)ﾉ凵゛The grilled miso pickles with a good material, a sweet richness of fat, and a gentle miso flavor that seeps in, is irresistible.The Campbell with "Campbell + apple juice + tonic water" (= ´∀´)ﾉ凵゛The bone-in fried chicken is perfect for nibbling, with a lemon and mayo marriage that is irresistible.Fried food goes well with mayo, right?The natto rolls are suitable for rolls, with the right temperature and vinegar for the rice.Japanese people are glad for moments like this, thinking it's great to be Japanese.The adult ice cream liqueur is customizable with "tequila" ice cream, but oh boy, it hits you w(= ´∀´)ﾉ凵゛It's not just Italian at this dining bar, it's casual but with a nice atmosphere, perfect for relaxing.The sofas make it easy to linger, a delightful reason to stay longer. Thank you for the feast.

A few years ago, when I was exploring the night shops in Otaru, I came across this restaurant quite early on. It has now become one of my favorite places to visit. Back then, I was thinking of trying out robatayaki and other places, but something about this place caught my attention. The restaurant is located along Hanazono Street and has a welcoming atmosphere. It tends to get busy, especially on weekends, so it's advisable to make a reservation in advance. The interior has 4 box seats, 2 floor tables, 6 counter seats, and 4-5 sunken kotatsu seats for banquets. I usually prefer the box or counter seats, but the table seats are also comfortable. The restaurant mainly serves Suntory beers, with Premium Malt on tap, Guinness in a saucer, and Super Dry in bottles. The Premium Malt here is particularly delicious compared to other places. The menu offers a wide variety of drinks, including a selection of cocktails, including original creations. They also have Otaru's local drink, Otaru Nama Wine Ball, in addition to the traditional blue one, there is also a golden wine ball with lemon (possibly an early Niagara Wine Ball recipe). They also serve the local highball, Crane's Bouquet. Personally, I appreciate that they have Kochi's sake, Sui Kujira. However, if you order whiskey straight, be prepared for a large serving. The food menu is extensive and everything I've tried so far has been delicious. The must-try dishes include the limited quantity Chicken Cream Cheese Wrapped Grilled, Stone Pot Fried Rice, and Monthly Special Seafood Salad. The Cheese Stick and Onion Ring appetizers are also recommended. The Chicken Cream Cheese Wrapped Grilled is a popular dish, so it's best to arrive early if you want to try it. We always order the large Ebisu Snack (really big) as well, which we enjoy as a snack with drinks after finishing our main meal. I usually end the meal with Octopus Wasabi and sake. The Octopus Wasabi portion is quite generous, so be careful if you're dining alone. As we leave, the staff escorts us to the exit and gives us a small snack (usually Umaibo) as a parting gift. We often use this as a snack for a nightcap in our room after staying the night. My partner and I have a "order whatever you like" mentality, so paying the bill can be challenging. Therefore, I recommend making a reservation for 4 or more people, even on the same day, to avoid any payment issues.

I went to this restaurant for a drinking party with friends. It seems to be a very popular place that requires reservations on weekends. The interior has a modern Japanese style with private room-like settings and a counter. I was surprised by the wide variety of drinks available! The prices are a bit high, but they offer unique alcohols that you can only find here, making the selection process enjoyable. The dishes are creative, with a mix of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine. They prepare everything from scratch after you order, so some dishes may take a bit of time, but they are delicious. It's a unique izakaya that you don't often find in Otaru. I went there for the first time and really liked it.

The interior of the shop is stylish and has a nice atmosphere, but it's not too intimidating to enter, which is nice. It would be great if there were more shops like this in Otaru. There were plenty of cocktail options and the food selection was quite good as well. The recommended stone pot fried rice by the waiter was delicious. You have to eat it quickly though, or it will get sticky. The only downside is that the shop is narrow. I had heard good things about this place and was planning to go, but it was full and we couldn't get in. We were lucky this time because we went early, but about five groups of people who came after us had to leave because it was full. It seems like making a reservation is a good idea.