On the 7th day of the Hokkaido graduation tour, we discovered a restaurant in Obihiro that we were surprised to find! It was my first visit to Kisho-san♪♪♪ I thought it would be a traditional Japanese-style counter seat, but they also had a lot of kids' menu options (*≧∀≦*) It was hard to decide what to order, but of course, I had to go with the hamburger (lol) It was incredibly juicy and delicious!! The New Tokachi chicken tataki was seared right in front of us, and the serving style was nice (^○^) The shrimp and crab cream croquettes were also amazing!! And the seasonal bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms were perfect too!! They cook and serve the barrel rice at the perfect timing for each customer, and if there's a hamburger, it's like a high school student menu, right? \(//∇//)\ Ahh!! When will I be able to visit Obihiro, the best city in Hokkaido, again? (Ｔ＿Ｔ) Today marks the end of the Hokkaido graduation tour - Eastern Hokkaido series. ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎

2021.08.25✨Today, I went to a Japanese kaiseki restaurant called "Kisho" for lunch, which my friend told me had reopened. The restaurant is located in the city center of Obihiro, along Ginza Street, on the first floor of Kaji Building. The interior was clean and they currently have 4 counter seats and 2 private rooms. The lunch menu consisted of only Tonkotsu Shio Ramen, rice, and toppings. I ordered the Tonkotsu Shio Ramen with extra pork belly for 1,500 yen. The ramen came with tender pork belly, bamboo shoots, Chinese cabbage, chopped green onions, and seaweed. The noodles were medium-thick straight noodles. The pork belly was soft and flavorful, although a bit too salty for my taste. The soup was rich and flavorful, with a good depth of umami. Overall, it was delicious. I wish they also had sashimi set on the menu like the now-closed Kaio restaurant. I will definitely come back for dinner next time. Thank you for the meal. Kisho☆Opening hours: 11:30-14:30, 17:30-22:30 (LO.22:00)☆Closed on Sundays.

I used this restaurant for a business meeting and dinner course. The dishes made with plenty of Hokkaido ingredients were wonderful. While some dishes were typical and expected, there were also surprising and impressive ones. The matsutake mushroom steamed in a pot was delicious, but the mushroom yukke was even better. The large, plump oysters were excellent as well! The sea bream and mushroom mixed rice cooked in a clay pot was so good that I wanted to eat the whole pot (lol). The flavors were gentle and satisfying. I was very pleased with the meticulous work put into the dishes. I would definitely recommend this place and would love to visit again.

Today was cold, wasn't it? So, I went to Kisho's. This time, I didn't sit at the counter alone, so I don't have photos of the food, just the menu outside (lol). I had clear soup, grilled fish and assorted sashimi, simmered blue crab, grilled oysters, crab-filled cream croquettes, and rolled omelette with dashi. The master was friendly and easy to talk to, so I had a fun time drinking sake after a long time. The sashimi was fresh and fatty, everything I ate was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

This is my second visit on December 2, 2015. Today, I requested the course menu for entertaining clients from Tokyo. I got a bit drunk and forgot to take photos. There was no menu provided, so I might be mistaken, but I believe the appetizer was steamed and grilled Ezo abalone. The sashimi included red snapper, shirako, and probably sea urchin, with the red snapper being particularly delicious. The next dish was Kombu forest oysters, which were juicy and superb due to being in season. The grilled dish was likely grilled silver cod with miso. The seasonal ginnan nuts as a side dish were excellent. The dried firefly squid was rich and tasty. The simmered dish was octopus. Tempura and meat were served next (forgot to take photos). Lastly, there was soba to finish the meal. Each dish was carefully prepared, showcasing the flavors of seasonal ingredients, and I was satisfied.

I visited Kisho after seeing the local news that they started lunch service from June 1st. The restaurant's atmosphere, reminiscent of Kansai-style traditional dining, with a bright interior featuring lots of white wood, was quite charming. I entered the slightly elevated seating area and confirmed if it was okay to leave my shoes on, then was led to a private room with a sunken kotatsu table. I took off my shoes on the way (shoes are allowed at the counter). It was around 12 o'clock, and there were two other customers at the counter. I decided to try the popular cream croquette from their dinner menu, so I ordered the Crab Cream Croquette Set for 950 yen (includes side dish, miso soup, rice, pickles). My lunch companion ordered the Chicken Karaage Set for the same price. The dishes arrived in about 15 minutes! The main dishes were delicious, but the side dishes were also quite satisfying. The croquette came with an extra piece, which was a nice surprise. The inside was creamy and the outside was crispy. Eating it with the tartar sauce with pickles was delicious. There was a pickled melon-like side dish that briefly reminded me of pickled melon with mustard, which I confirmed later to be true. Along with other side dishes like simmered eggplant, boiled beans, potato salad, and rolled omelette, the 950 yen set felt like a good deal considering the ambiance of the restaurant. I also tried a piece of the karaage from my friend's set, which had a spicy kick from ginger and pepper. The overall seasoning was light, which was appreciated for someone mindful of salt intake. Initially, I thought of this as a pub-style lunch (apologies!), but with this quality of food, I would definitely come back. They served me oolong tea before the meal and roasted green tea after, which was a nice touch. I might aim for the set with chawanmushi next time. The owner, who diligently honed his skills in Japanese cuisine after graduating from school and moving to Kansai, prepared these dishes. Thank you for the meal!

It stays true to the basics. It's Japanese cuisine, so it doesn't stray too far from the traditional style, but there are some areas where the chef's lack of skill shows. The simmered dishes had a bit too much sweetness and saltiness. It's not bad, but with that kind of preparation, expectations naturally rise. Many people commented that it was a little too sweet or the saltiness was too strong. The restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. The sashimi and grilled fish were delicious. I'm not giving it a perfect score because of the self-imposed high standards, but it's close to a 3.5. It's tough when the bar is set so high...