On February 25, 2020, four of us visited this restaurant for the first time. It is located close to my hometown in Hakodate, only 2km away, but it feels both near and far as I used to work part-time delivering newspapers at a nearby store 37 years ago. The restaurant has been in business for 44 years, even when I was working nearby. We parked our car in the vacant lot next to the residential area and made a reservation by phone in advance, as it is necessary. The menu offers a set meal of 10 pieces of nigiri sushi for 1800 yen, available for both lunch and dinner. The restaurant is run by the master chef and his wife, with only five counter seats available. We were served hot tea first, followed by ginger, tuna, scallop, salmon, flounder, squid, king crab, botan shrimp, hokkigai, pickled mackerel, and ikura gunkan-maki. The sushi rice is packed just right, so it's recommended to eat with your hands. The quality of the ingredients is excellent, especially the scallop with a satisfying texture and the king crab with thick, delicious meat. While you may not engage in modern sushi shop talk, the chef's careful selection of ingredients and craftsmanship are evident. We ended the meal with a cup of hot sake and thanked the chef. This is a great place to enjoy traditional Edo-style sushi with family or friends in a cozy, hidden gem setting.

I had been curious about this restaurant because I always saw its sign on my way to and from golf. I entered 【Hamasushi】 located in Kamiyama 3-chome. The restaurant is small with only 5 seats at the counter. The walls are adorned with oil paintings made by the chef, which left a lasting impression. This time, I ordered the "Jouzushi" (1,800 yen). It consisted of 11 pieces including tuna, squid, crab, shrimp, scallop, salmon roe, and conger eel. The sushi rice was gently and softly packed, which was wonderful. I highly recommend this restaurant.

The location of the restaurant is as follows: from Route 5, head towards Yunokawa on the industrial road, past the Hakodate Neurosurgery Clinic, and take a left at the intersection of Kamiyama 2-chome. You will see a sign for Hamazushi at the entrance of a small alley on the left. The restaurant is on the right once you enter. There is no parking lot, so you will need to park on the side of the road in front of the shop. I ordered the Jyo-Sushi set for 1700 yen, which included scallops, tuna, flounder, crab, mackerel, squid, surf clam, shrimp, and tarabagani soy-marinated roe. I also added scallops and sea urchin, bringing the total to 2600 yen. The cost-performance ratio is good. It was my first time trying the tarabagani soy-marinated roe, which had a flavor similar to salted fish eggs and went well with rice.

Located on a side street without a central line, making it difficult to access by car and unable to confirm parking availability. Unable to use internet specials due to being a walk-in customer. Ordered the premium course for 2,600 yen. 1. The medium fatty tuna was delicious. 2. The salmon had no fishy smell at all. 3. Not a fan of flounder. 4. The squid had a strong taste of blue shiso, which was unnecessary. 5. The crab was a bit dry, maybe because it was a Sunday. 6. The shrimp had a deep and rich sweetness and umami flavor, a pleasant surprise. 7. The scallops were perfectly fresh and delicious. 8. The surf clam was probably the best I've had so far. 9. The abalone was firm and slightly sweet. 10. The sea urchin was top-notch. 11. I prefer the salmon roe over the herring roe. 12. Not a fan of herring roe. The rice was plump with a suitable amount of vinegar and strong in flavor. All the toppings were generous in size. With only five seats in the shop, how do they have such high-quality toppings? Truly a recommended restaurant by "Hakonavi."