I had a meal of nigiri sushi with fresh shrimp tempura and wasabi soy sauce on the side for 3200 yen. My companion also tried a comparison of sea urchin, both Bafun and Murasaki varieties. We enjoyed some white wine from Otaru. I'm not a big fan of sushi, but I was able to enjoy everything that was served. It was a very delicious experience dining at the sushi restaurant, and I left feeling happy.

I went for lunch on the first day of my Otaru trip. I had a combination of chef's choice and my own selection of sushi, and they were all deliciously prepared with great care. The shrimp and golden eye snapper were particularly tasty, and the eel was perfectly fatty and exquisite. The restaurant was clean and welcoming, making the dining experience even more enjoyable.

I visited a restaurant in Otaru recommended by my research. It was conveniently close to my hotel with a great location. I decided to leave it up to the chef and ordered mostly from the à la carte menu, so I ended up with a full stomach. The taste was excellent. I often eat sushi in Tokyo, where a meal can cost around 30-40,000 yen, but here I could enjoy a similar quality for less than 10,000 yen. To be honest, I hesitated to recommend it too much, as it might get crowded.

The other day, I went to Otaru City. Based on the information I had obtained in advance and a phone reservation, we went to this restaurant. We ordered a lot of food because we wanted to indulge ourselves. The bottled beer went down smoothly. Every dish was incredibly delicious. And the sushi was so beautifully presented and luxurious that I couldn't help but scream. Really. Gahhhhh. Sorry to the people around me. We had a great time laughing. The prices were also reasonable! Thank you for the meal.

When I went to Hokkaido, I made sure to visit Otaru. I love the sea and mountains, and I especially enjoy the train that runs along the coastline. I was introduced to a reliable seafood shop and have been a loyal customer ever since. After some time, I decided to make a reservation and revisit the shop. The head chef had trained in Kyoto and was familiar with the flavors of Kansai. The shop had moved to a larger location since my last visit. I sat at the counter, trying to decide on a menu. I ended up choosing the "Omakase 15 pieces" for 5500 yen, which included white fish, fatty tuna, botan shrimp, sea urchin, salmon roe, and crab among others. The sushi started with a Sapporo beer and a small appetizer. The rice had a slightly warm touch, typical of Otaru sushi, and was not vinegary. The pieces included salted soy, scallop, whelk, shrimp, abalone, crab, and more. I also added on scallop roe, golden cuttlefish, and a seared mackerel roll. The rice was perfectly fluffy and I enjoyed the meal without any regrets. The only downside was that they didn't serve soup. I decided to remain faithful to this restaurant and avoid any temptation to cheat on it.

The 15-piece omakase sushi set for 5500 yen was a great deal with a good variety of fish. Personally, I prefer smaller pieces of shari with a stronger vinegar taste, and I wished there was more wasabi. Overall, it was a delicious experience and truly felt like authentic Hokkaido sushi.

When I came to Otaru, I wanted to eat sushi, so I asked the locals and visited this restaurant. The prices are not touristy, so you can eat comfortably. The sushi ingredients are really fresh. The rice is also delicious, allowing me to fully enjoy the flavors of the northern land.

In July 2019, after enjoying a draft beer, century egg, and large noodles at "Hanagin Sakaba," I decided to walk home for some exercise. Along the way, I encountered several traps, but luckily some places were closed on holidays, which gave me relief. However, I couldn't resist the temptation of trying the "White Shrimp Tempura" at "Sushi Dokoro Kan," so I decided to stop by for a quick bite. I ordered the tempura and horsehair crab innards, along with a Ponzu sake from Kamikawa Taiketsu Ginpu. The tempura was surprisingly quick to be served, and the delicate flavor of the white shrimp combined with the special blend of salt made it incredibly delicious. I was convinced that this was definitely the signature dish of the restaurant. The horsehair crab innards were a commercially available product, but it's one of my favorite delicacies, so I always order it when available. I might even say that I love the sake from Kamikawa Taiketsu Brewery the most in Hokkaido now! It's just as good as sake from mainland Japan. This was my second visit to this place, and I had a lively conversation with the chef about sea urchins. Once again, I realized that this is a cozy and welcoming restaurant.

At the end of the Heisei era and the beginning of the Reiwa era, my family's first trip was to Hokkaido. On April 29, 2019, our first destination was Otaru, where we had lunch at this restaurant called "Sushidokoro Tsun". We were originally planning to go to a nearby restaurant featured in the S magazine "M-puru", but there was a long line even from a distance. So, we decided to skip it and found this restaurant down a side street. Despite hesitating a bit due to its clean exterior, we decided to go in and surprisingly, the inside was not crowded. I ordered the "Kiku" sushi set from the menu. It included fatty tuna, white fish, botan shrimp, scallop, salmon roe, sea urchin, abalone, crab, scallop, and cockle, if I remember correctly. The sea urchin and salmon roe left the biggest impression on me. Although these are seafood items that can be found all over Japan, I am the type of person who finds it strange to order a seafood bowl with salmon, sea urchin, and salmon roe in a place where they are not caught, or at a restaurant that specializes in them. That's why I decided to try them here, and both were incredibly delicious! Of course, the other sushi pieces were also delicious. The fatty tuna made me feel very happy. I highly recommend this place.

In April 2019, I visited a sushi restaurant called "Sushidokoro Kuan" located along Hanagin-dori in Otaru City for the first time. I remembered being told by the head chef of a certain sushi restaurant that they were relocating, so I decided to visit for lunch. The new location is near the soba restaurant "Ichifuku", and while there is no parking lot, there is a coin parking lot nearby where you can park one car in front of the shop. The interior of the restaurant has a counter with 6 seats and 3 table seats. Looking at the menu, there are 5 types of nigiri sushi (ranging from 1,600 yen to 5,000 yen), and I chose the second from the bottom, "Sakura", as it is spring. The "Sakura" set (2,500 yen) included chutoro, hirame, hotate, kitamai, (medium) botanebi, squid, tsubu, zuwai, ikura, and uni. All the ingredients were fresh and of good quality, typical of Ezo-style sushi, and I had no complaints. The rice was lightly packed and fell apart in the mouth as soon as I took a bite, so I ended up eating with my hands instead of chopsticks. After finishing the meal, I noticed a botanebi lying in the case and requested the "Flying Special" that I had also tried at "Orizushi" nearby. Yes, it's the combination of shrimp head and uni gunkan! Uni is a great ingredient that goes well with many things, and the combination with shrimp head was exquisite. I had a chat with the head chef, whom I met for the first time this time. He is originally from Biei in Shakotan and trained at "Masazushi" in Otaru before becoming independent. He operated in Hanazono for about 10 years, but had to move here because the main store of a certain kamaboko shop was being renovated and torn down. The flow of customers is completely different from the previous store, so it will be tough to get used to, but they offer courses and a la carte dishes in the evening, with the white shrimp tempura being highly recommended. I will have to come back at night next time.

On a regular day, at 9:00 PM, for 1 person. I made a reservation at a restaurant with a last order at 9:00 PM and managed to slip in just in time. Since it was late at night, there was a possibility of running out of ingredients, so I placed my order when making the reservation. As it was the last order, the restaurant was very empty. It had a very elegant atmosphere and the interior was very clean, seeming like it had just opened. I ordered the "Sakura" sushi set for 2,500 yen and also some herring for 250 yen. Everything was fresh and delicious! I particularly enjoyed the sea urchin and salmon roe. In my personal opinion, these two are the best in Hokkaido. I am satisfied with my dining experience. It was convenient that even though it was a small restaurant, they accepted credit cards.

As expected of Otaru! I enjoyed fresh seafood.

Because my relatives live nearby, I often visit Otaru. The size of the restaurant is just right. The fresh and delicious mackerel and herring during the season were excellent!

Revisited the restaurant and the mackerel was delicious. The softness of the vinegar was perfect. I also want to eat the surf clam and shrimp. It was a pleasant and delicious time chatting with the chef.

Visited the store after it moved.

I visited this restaurant during my trip to Hokkaido 3 years ago and this is my second visit. I heard that they moved to a new location about a year and a half ago, so it took me a while to find it. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was very calm and they have kept the same cozy ambiance as before. The chef greeted me with a warm smile and I added my favorite toppings to the "sakura" dish. The "hakkaku" and the "Uni from Nemuro" that are only available at this time of the year were delicious! Uni, uni, uni, uni!! It was so delicious that I have to say it multiple times (laughs). I will definitely visit again when I go on my next trip to Hokkaido.

Counter and 3 tables, with jazz music playing in the chic interior. We had the omakase sushi set of 15 pieces and shared a plum roll. The pieces included fatty tuna, large shrimp, white fish, golden cuttlefish, scallop, amberjack, herring roe, abalone, crab, surf clam, large conger eel, cherry salmon, herring, gunkan with sea urchin, and salmon roe. The rice was small, not too assertive, and blended well with the toppings. It was not too chewy, and melted in the mouth. As expected, it was delicious and satisfying sushi. When I first visited, the restaurant was closed, but I had a good feeling about the chef, so I was determined to come back. My expectations were met! I recommend this place to those who want to enjoy delicious sushi with small rice portions. Thank you for the meal! Note: Please check the business hours before visiting.