Is there squid in the fish trap?... No, there isn't (^^; Ordered the live squid sashimi set meal for the signboard girl, Mi. Mi: "We don't have it!" I knew there wouldn't be any, but still! (laughs) Ordered the Hokki curry with a little less rice. The curry is sweet with no spice, but the Hokki is tender and delicious. Next time, I'll go for the live squid sashimi set meal... Oh, they don't have it? (laughs) I'd like to try the grilled oysters. Hokki Curry 1350 yen. Thank you for the meal! (^^)v

You can't tell from the outside, but being able to eat while looking at the sea? That really got me excited! Then seeing the aquarium raised my expectations! The good service made me feel at ease. Looking at the menu got me excited. Eating made me smile from ear to ear. I definitely don't want to eat frozen scallops. Fresh ones are the best! The tempura was also crispy. Even the vegetable tempura, which I wasn't expecting much from, was delicious! It's a restaurant that I haven't felt this way about in a long time and I definitely want to go back again.

At 12:15, my wife and I visited a restaurant for the third time, and luckily it wasn't too crowded this time, so we were able to enjoy our meal in peace. Unfortunately, they didn't have fresh squid in the aquarium this time (^^; No live squid sashimi for us (lol). We decided to share some sashimi of turban shell and scallop instead. It's definitely delicious since it's fresh seafood. Oh, the turban shell was 700 yen and the scallop was 100 yen more expensive than before (^^; My wife commented that the menu photos are too small to look appetizing. I joked that it's because of my failing eyesight. She suggested they should make the photos A4 size like at Ochann's diner. The turban shell sashimi was 1700 yen and the scallop sashimi was 1100 yen. Thank you for the delicious meal! (^^)v

My wife came out of the soba shop at our home and said, "Let's go to the glowing sea~♡". We arrived at 12:50 pm and it was bustling. The sign girl, Mi, guided us to an ocean view seat. I had crab rice and salmon roe bowl, while my wife had the chef's special crab rice... Isn't it just the difference in the amount of salmon roe? The dishes were served in 10 minutes, and oh? There are two extra small side dishes (^^) The crab rice had no small bones anymore, it was delicious. I wish they would offer a dish with fresh squid sashimi next time. Hopefully the owner will read this review! Crab rice & salmon roe bowl 1800 yen, Chef's special crab rice 1500 yen. Thank you for the delicious meal! (^^)v

I visited a restaurant I was curious about. My husband quickly decided on the crab rice bowl, while I chose the Matsukawa sashimi set meal I saw on the whiteboard. The crab rice bowl came with salmon roe, which was a pleasant surprise. The side dishes included pumpkin stew, pickled cucumbers, sweet shrimp head miso soup, which were the same for both of us. The Matsukawa sashimi set had 6 slices of sashimi, along with sea eel, wasabi, pickles, soy sauce, and sesame oil with salt. It was delicious. I want to try other menu items like live scallops next time. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

Today's lunch before the part-time job was here again. I arrived at 12:10 and the welcoming sign girl Mi greeted me with a bright smile. There were about 10 customers already, so it looks like there might be a wait. Oh, the menu book now has pictures! I ordered the live surf clam sashimi set. It arrived quickly in 7-8 minutes! I prefer my surf clam grilled, but the sashimi version here is delicious. The second tier included the tendons and adductor muscles...so tasty! The live surf clam sashimi set costs 1000 yen. Thank you for the meal! (^^)v

The day before, I was followed by a staff member, so I visited the restaurant before my sports activity. It was bustling. There weren't any special menu items that caught my eye, so I ordered the sashimi set meal. I tagged the restaurant on Instagram. The staff members were bright and energetic. The atmosphere had definitely improved since the opening. They are like the poster girls! The engawa (fluke fin) and side dishes were delicious. I was offered a drink service for the Instagram post, but I had a full stomach, so I had to cancel it. The sashimi set meal was 1700 yen. Thank you for the meal! (^^)v

I had lunch here today. As soon as I entered, there was a tank with oysters and scallops, and the staff were preparing them after orders were placed. I was torn between the seafood bowl and the recommended dish, but I ended up choosing the scallop set meal. The soy sauce provided was delicious! The scallops were freshly shucked and very fresh. The meal came with pickles and a side dish, which I thought was natto but turned out to be minced meat. The limited quantity crab rice was not available that day. The menu mentioned that the hokki curry used one whole live hokki clam. The tempura seemed to be popular as many people were having it. It's a great place for a business lunch, but if you're coming for a holiday lunch, you might want to consider the portion size and rice amount. Personally, I think it would be nice if they had a sashimi platter with two types of fish! Thank you for the meal!

Sakuraya was full and had a waitlist of 10 people, so I decided to visit Kobayashi Asahi's restaurant just at 12 o'clock. There were 4 customers already there and no one waiting. There wasn't any new menu items, so I ordered the Large Sweet Shrimp Rice Bowl. It was served in a stylish bowl and tasted delicious, especially when I mixed the wasabi with soy sauce. The shrimp head in the miso soup was also good! I wonder what I should try next time? Maybe the seafood bowl with 11 different kinds of seafood? There wasn't anything on the regular menu that caught my eye. It might be a good idea for them to showcase their menu items with images like other popular restaurants do. The Large Sweet Shrimp Rice Bowl cost 1200 yen. Thank you for the meal!

Master's Instagram has a photo of Taraba crab sashimi... I can afford it but can't finish it, so I'll go for a different menu item (laughs). I ordered the live scallop sashimi set, which was served in just 10 minutes. Huh? There was liver attached to the dish for Ryuusei-san, but not for me (laughs). It reminded me of the battle between Ryuusei Udon and Matchan Miso Soup at Tomakomai Sushi Katsu. The freshness, texture, and tendons were all good... delicious! Since it's a set meal, I wish they would increase the amount of miso soup by three tablespoons. Live scallop sashimi set for 1000 yen. Thank you for the meal! (^^)v

My wife and I visited the restaurant at 11:50. There were 4 customers before us and 4 customers after us. My wife quickly decided on the recommended menu item, the live turban shell set meal, while I chose the Matsukawa sashimi set meal. Both with a little less rice. The food arrived in about 7-8 minutes and we were both impressed by how delicious they looked. The Matsukawa sashimi, possibly made from the king flounder, was top-notch. The Engawa was also full of flavor. The live turban shell was of course chewy and delicious. We are already thinking about trying the hairy crab next time. The Matsukawa sashimi set meal costs 1000 yen, and the live turban shell set meal also costs 1000 yen. Thank you for the delicious meal! (^^)v

I revisited the seafood restaurant that I recently tried the "live scallop sashimi" at, as it was quite good. If the weather is nice, you can enjoy the "shining sea" view. The "live clam sashimi set meal" for 1,000 yen didn't have the same impact as the live scallop, but the freshness was good. It had a crunchy texture and a sweet aftertaste, with the delicious flavor of the clam. The restaurant is already popular and attracts many inbound customers, so it would be preferable for the menu to have photos. On this day, there were many items sold out, which was confusing. I caught a glimpse of the "large shrimp tempura rice bowl," which looked dynamic and delicious. Despite the challenges of the current labor shortage, I hope this promising restaurant can overcome the rough seas and continue to do their best.

A new seafood restaurant has opened in the attractive Tora-Hashi-Hama area of Shiraoi Town, known for its seafood and hot springs. The restaurant is located along the national highway, right in front of the beach, in a long log house that used to house a soup curry restaurant for a long time. The highlight is the refreshing and dynamic view of the vast Pacific Ocean at Tora-Hashi-Hama that can be seen from the long counter seats. The menu mainly features seafood bowls, with options like tempura bowls and hokki curry also available. Personally, I think the spot-like menu items, such as the "Today's Recommendation," offer good value. The scallop sashimi is priced at 600 yen, set meals at 200 yen, and extra rice at 150 yen, totaling 950 yen. The scallops are likely from the famous scallop-producing region of southern Hokkaido, with a fresh and fibrous texture that bursts with the unique umami and sweetness of scallops when chewed. The liver and adductor muscles are also firmly attached, allowing for a variety of flavors and textures to be enjoyed. The liver and adductor muscles are particularly affected by freshness, but these were perfect. When it comes to scallops, the scallops from the Sarufutsu area in eastern Hokkaido have a strong texture due to being buffeted by the rough waves of the Okhotsk Sea, resulting in a sharp umami flavor, while the scallops from the southern Hokkaido's Funka Bay area grow in a calm current rich in plankton, giving them a soft texture and gentle umami and sweetness. This is my personal opinion. The miso soup is delicious with the flavor of shrimp heads. The rice is firm and not well-cooked, which needs improvement. The quality of the rice can make or break the seafood experience. Seafood dishes are slightly softer and more impressive, leading to better sales. The cost-effectiveness of the menu items I tried this time was satisfying. In the Shiraoi area, there are many restaurants that serve "Shiraoi beef," but surprisingly few seafood restaurants, despite the excellent local seafood. It is important for them to work hard to attract tourists, including inbound tourists. Seafood bowls and other dishes are priced accordingly, so I cannot evaluate them without knowing the contents, but the dual-wheel menu approach with the reasonably priced menu items I tried this time will help attract local customers and ensure the survival of this restaurant. By the way, Tora-Hashi-Hama and the neighboring town of Noboribetsu are particularly known for their hairy crabs, sweet shrimp, and Matsukawa flounder, so why not consider ordering them depending on the season?

Before the event, I had a light meal at 11:30. The staff were very friendly and the menu had expanded. They mentioned that the crab used was snow crab, so I ordered the "kani meshi" (crab rice). It was ready in just 5 minutes at the ocean-view counter seat. It looked beautiful and came with octopus carpaccio. They warned me that there might be small bones or shells in it, and indeed, I found one in each bite. The taste was good, but it was a shame to have to be careful with the bones. The miso soup, which was very delicious last time, seemed to have frozen shrimp heads or leftovers from the previous day this time. Maybe next time I'll try the Hokkaido curry. The kani meshi cost 1200 yen. Thank you for the meal!

"It's the aftermath of 'Ibushiya' and 'Blues de Mail', visited at 11:30 am with about 10 customers already there. A few more customers came later. I ordered the Shanghai-style Tempura Rice Bowl from the ocean view counter seat. Self-serve water and tea, with jazz music playing in the background. The dish arrived in about 10 minutes, with 5 prawns, eggplant, and green peppers. What should I start with? Of course, the prawns! They were hot, plump, and delicious. The rice was good, and the amount of sauce was just right. The miso soup was also incredibly tasty. Is 5 prawns too many? Will I get tired of them towards the end? Next time, I'll try the seafood bowl! Shanghai-style Tempura Rice Bowl for 1200 yen. Thank you for the meal!"