I booked in advance for a golf trip and had them prepare fresh hairy crabs, oysters, and shellfish. I was really satisfied with the freshness. Uni and hairy crab were both delicious and affordable. I would love to visit this restaurant again if I ever go to Hokkaido. Thank you very much.

This restaurant clearly puts time and effort into each menu item. It seems to be the number one restaurant in Kitahiroshima. You can feel the chef's dedication, and the locals gather here every night. Everything was delicious.

Funakoshiya is a shop located in front of Kitahiroshima Station. I had been curious about it for a while and even peeked inside from outside. The customers seemed to be mostly middle-aged and older, so I was hesitant to go in. But I decided to take the plunge and went inside, and indeed, there were mostly middle-aged and older customers. There were three sunken kotatsu tables, all occupied by regulars or reserved, so I sat at the counter. I ordered a draft beer, and to my surprise, the beer dispenser was high-tech! It was delicious and refreshing, especially on a hot day. The shop owner and regular customers were getting excited watching sumo wrestling on TV. Looking at the menu, the owner suggested the "nishin nanbanzuke" would be ready quickly. So, I ordered that along with the "hamaboofu tempura," which is a specialty made with mountain vegetables from Koyashimizu Town. The nishin nanbanzuke arrived quickly and was delicious with a gentle acidity. The shop mainly serves seafood dishes like sashimi, tempura, fried fish, grilled fish, and simmered fish, perfect for pairing with drinks. I also ordered smoked mackerel, smoked saury, grilled "tokishirazu" fish, fried oysters, homemade satsuma-age, maguro red meat, and grilled bamboo shoots. The fried oysters were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, incredibly delicious. The hamaboofu tempura had a nice bitterness to it and was also very tasty. The "tokishirazu" fish was tender and flavorful, a real seasonal treat. We enjoyed beer, sour, sake (Mansaku no Hana), and highball. We even received a glass of sake as a gift from the couple next to us. With delicious food and a fun atmosphere, the drinks flowed a bit too much, and I ended up losing track towards the end. The bill came out to just under 12,000 yen for two people. The dishes were all made with seasonal ingredients and were reasonably priced. I think the real culprit was drinking too much. Another favorite restaurant added to my list! Thank you for the meal!

I always make a stop at Kita-Hiroshima when traveling to Sapporo for exhibitions in January and September every year. The friendly master is great! And of course, the food is top-notch! I always let the master choose the menu for me, as he recommends fresh seasonal items not listed on the menu. This time, I had delicious sashimi of fresh saury and octopus, as well as a generous serving of tempura with fresh octopus, asparagus, and shiitake mushrooms. Despite the large portion, the tempura was crispy and didn't leave me feeling heavy. Looking forward to my biannual visits to Funakoshiya, it's always a fun event!

The restaurant used to offer a great lunch deal, but recently they have switched to only serving dinner. The owner, who used to run a fish market, opened this izakaya where many people come for the set meals. With several golf courses nearby, it's not uncommon for famous people to visit. Surprisingly, there are few reviews on Tabelog. The owner goes to the market every morning to select seasonal fish from Hokkaido. The small restaurant has about 10 counter seats, two 6-seater tables, and one 4-seater table, but they warmly welcome regulars, newcomers, and even solo diners. I recommend the "seafood chirashi set meal" or the "seafood tendon" if you're into rice dishes. They are priced the same as the lunch menu used to be. The grilled Atka mackerel is also delicious, sourced from Rausu. If you're lucky, you can try the homemade pickled mackerel. The simmered mackerel in miso or green peas are also must-tries. If you ask for a sashimi platter within a budget, they will prepare it with seasonal fish. When I went with friends, we ordered a 3000 yen sashimi platter, asparagus tempura, homemade pickled herring, homemade sweet potato tempura, homemade zangi, and more. The draft beer goes down smoothly. Lastly, ask for a rice dish like the "seafood chirashi" or "salmon roe bowl" with less rice. Sharing one dish between two people is also an option. With 10,000 yen, you'll leave fully satisfied. After drinking, it's reassuring that JR Kitahiroshima Station is right in front, with a rapid service to the airport. Since there's no parking lot, it's best to take the JR or a taxi from the beginning. It's recommended to call in advance and let them know what you want to eat, as they will consider it when sourcing ingredients, such as hair crab. As it's a small restaurant, they may offer private reservations for large parties. By the way, the owner's family runs "Funakoshi Suisan" in Urakawa, where they sell freshly fried fish cakes (similar to the sweet potato tempura served in the restaurant).

The restaurant is located at 1-1-2 Sakae-cho, Kitahiroshima City, in the Paru City Building 1F. If you go down the slope at the west exit of JR Kitahiroshima Station, you will see it in front of you. It gets crowded at night, so when going for drinks with colleagues, it's best to make a reservation beforehand. During the day, you can usually walk in without a reservation. The interior is quite small, seating around 20-25 people. You can easily order a beer from any seat. The atmosphere is lively and cheerful. Highly recommended dishes are the seafood bowl and seafood tempura bowl, both priced at around 1000 yen. They are delicious! There are also recommended dishes displayed on the counter. The prices are a bit high, but the quality is guaranteed. Despite being in Kitahiroshima, you can enjoy fresh seafood. Oh, and they sell dried seafood at the entrance as well.