On June 28, 2024, a restaurant called "Gibier Cuisine Natural" opened, offering top-quality game meat at affordable prices. I heard a bit about this place from the owner of the teppanyaki restaurant next door. It turns out the owner sources game meat directly from hunts in the Betsukai area! The menu board at the restaurant mentions that they supply to 37 Michelin-starred restaurants—how impressive! They offer creative dishes using deer meat, such as gyoza, tsukune (grilled chicken meatballs), garlic butter rice, and hot pot options. This time, I ordered bear meat (2,800 yen) and deer samgyeopsal (1,400 yen)—these prices are from my visit. I thought bear and deer meat might have a strong gamey taste, but surprisingly, there was no unpleasant odor, and it was delicious! In Sapporo, it’s quite rare to find a place that serves bear meat, so I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who hasn't tried it yet. Thank you for the meal!

It's wild game! I wasn't very hungry and intended to try some light deer meat, but I decided to go with the bear meat based on their recommendation. And wow... it's incredibly delicious! There's no gamey taste at all, even less than lamb. The seasoning with spices is excellent, and if I hadn't been told, I wouldn't have known what kind of meat it was. The texture is similar to soft jerky, so although it wasn't raw meat, I was completely satisfied! Bear meat is low in fat and high in protein, which is also said to be good for beauty! I also tried a delicacy made from sake-soaked cod, and it was delicious with generous portions. They also have deer and autumn salmon belly on the menu, so I definitely want to eat here again! The hunters and processors come from Bekka, which is highlighted in the restaurant, and the interior photos are really beautiful. I just passed through, but I really like Bekka. The staff were very polite, making for a comfortable experience. Highly recommended! Thank you for the meal! ♡

The restaurant "Natural," specializing in game dishes such as bear and deer, has joined the fourth-floor lineup of Joyful Sakko Alley, and it is entirely non-smoking. I am grateful for the chance to experience this place! ✨ I wanted to try bear meat before attending a certain sake event, so I made a visit. The last time I came, I was disappointed to find the place closed early despite being within business hours on a weekday when there were no customers. However, I made a reservation through Hot Pepper this time, so I was sure it would be open. The interior is lovely and has the fresh feel of a new restaurant. I also appreciated the staff, who occasionally engaged with me during my visit. For today’s sashimi, I had tuna, specifically the high-quality hon-maguro, which included both red and medium fatty parts. Both were delicious! I started with a drink of Japanese whiskey, Hibiki, on the rocks, and then switched to Tadasake Tokubetsu Junmai, which was also delightful. I got to see a photo of a bear hunted in Betsukai Town, and indeed, bears are enormous! This time, the bear meat was seasoned with garlic salt and wasabi salt. The texture was firm and had a chewy bite, releasing the rich flavor of the bear meat with each chew. There was no gamey taste at all; it completely defied my preconceived notions about the unique flavor of bear meat. The owner, who is also the hunter, mentioned that he processes the bear and deer quickly, ensuring that no gamey smell remains, allowing them to serve delicious bear meat at the restaurant. Although the cost was somewhat steep and I wished to share the experience, I decided to splurge on my solo outing. I had shabu-shabu with sliced deer meat, accompanied by condiments like salted kelp, shiso, and myoga, as well as other seasonings. The sliced deer meat, including loin and custom-aged versions, had a refreshing and healthy flavor, with no gamey taste. The vegetables included simple enoki mushrooms and green onions, and I enjoyed the three types of deer meat in the light kombu broth. Adding shiso, myoga, and other seasonings to enhance the original flavors was delightful, and ordering rice to complement this made it all incredibly delicious. Overall, the cost exceeded 8,000 yen, making it a pricey meal, but I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the game dish restaurant "Natural." Address: 〒064-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo City, Chuo Ward, Minami 6-jo Nishi 3-chome 6-31, Joyful Sakko Alley, Game Dish Natural.