Sushi Moriyama is a 13-minute walk from Hakodate Station and a 5-minute walk from Hotel Paco. It is run by a husband and wife team, with the husband being around the same age as me and the wife being a beautiful lady with a lovely smile. We toasted with draft beer! The octopus, squid, tuna, marinated salmon, large oysters, broiled white eel, bonito, sea urchin, flounder, and various other dishes were all delicious. The atmosphere was great despite the strong wind, and we had a fun time eating and drinking. We ended the night at a nearby ramen shop (can't remember the taste, though!).

On a very cold weekend in February, my family made a reservation for a delicious sushi meal. We arrived at the reserved time and the counter was full, but the chef, who was alone, took care of everyone with attentive and enjoyable conversation while skillfully preparing the sushi. We were satisfied with the local specialties we were able to enjoy. I was pleasantly surprised to find sea urchin available at this time of year!

I was lucky to get a seat. Despite being sudden, the appetizers and sushi were excellent. The head chef's personality was also great! I wonder when the next conference will be...

"おまかせ" means "chef's choice" or "omakase."

The atmosphere of the store, communication with the owner

It's been a while since I posted something (´-`).｡oO My personal major event has ended, and with no constraints, I've been indulging in eating a lot and starting to gain weight, but winter has so many delicious things, so it can't be helped (laughs). On the second day of my trip to Hakodate, I went to another restaurant first, but it wasn't impressive, so I left early and was looking for another place when I found Moriyama-san's restaurant! The exterior and interior were very beautifully done, with a touch of luxury. The appetizer was carefully prepared and delicious, raising my expectations. I mentioned that I had already eaten a bit, and they kindly prepared a moderate amount of sashimi for me. It was delicious! I'm a little picky about shellfish, and I can only eat them at very fresh and trustworthy restaurants, but the surf clam, Ezo abalone, and another shellfish (I forgot the name) were all delicious. The freshness was so good that I could really taste it. I felt confident that this restaurant was safe. The ingredients, of course, but also the way they are prepared must be exquisite! And then, cod and shirako! We call it "tachi" or "tatsu," but in Hokkaido, it's called "tachi." There was no fishy smell at all, and it was rich and delicious! The seasoning was also exquisite! In winter, I eat quite a bit of shirako, but I haven't had such delicious shirako in a while. I want to eat it again (;o;). Sake was also carefully selected, with various types from different regions. I told them my preferences and they recommended a perfect match for me. Sashimi, cod and shirako, and this sake. This is a dangerous combination (laughs), but I'll keep drinking. I also had grilled conger eel. They cut it in half to suit my mouth, but it was still big and piping hot, which was a challenge (laughs). But it was delicious!! It was plump and full of flavor. The head chef was very friendly and we had a pleasant time chatting about fish, sake, Hakodate gourmet food, and baseball, among other things. We heard about a ramen shop called Shokuyoken that caught our attention while exploring Hakodate, and since it was the head chef's favorite place, we went there the next day without hesitation (laughs). It was a sushi restaurant that I definitely want to visit again soon!

I visited various cities on a two-day business trip and ended up in Hakodate for dinner and drinks. I had an omakase sushi set with Tobi maguro sashimi, beer, and chilled sake. The highlight was the bonito sushi, followed by the herring sushi and tuna sashimi. The bonito had a nice touch of acidity, making it my favorite of the night. The herring was surprisingly delicious, even better than the aji. The tuna sashimi was also good, but a bit too acidic for my taste. Overall, it was a great dining experience!

The restaurant is located on Asakusa Street, just around the corner from Matsukaze-cho tram stop, a short tram ride from Hakodate Station towards Goryokaku. I stayed in Yunokawa Onsen tonight in preparation for my flight to Tokyo tomorrow morning. Sushidokoro Moriyama is a sushi restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide that I've been curious about for a while. They are not open on Sundays during the day, so I haven't been able to visit until now. But tonight, around 9 o'clock, I finally visited. I ordered the "Sora 9 Nigiri" set menu for 2500 yen (excluding tax). The selection included flounder, tuna, fatty tuna, scallop, ark shell, salmon, amberjack, sweet shrimp, sea urchin, and salmon roe. Although the menu said 9 pieces, I received 10 pieces, which was a pleasant surprise. The size of the rice was a bit small, but the ark shell was tender with a nice texture and full of flavor. The sea urchin was delicious, although the portion was small. Overall, all the ingredients were fresh and tasty.

During a business trip to Hakodate, I walked around the area near the bay and ended up entering this place with a nice exterior. I started with some local tuna sashimi, squid appetizer, and grilled hokke fish. For nigiri sushi, I had amberjack, tuna, squid, etc. The fish was delicious, but what made the experience even better was the friendly chef who chatted with me about local and baseball topics. He recommended a local sake called "Kunimare" which was fantastic. Both the fish and sake were delicious.

In a corner of the bustling district of Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, there is a sushi restaurant with about 8 counter seats and maybe 2 small raised seating areas. The overall appearance seems to be somewhat conscious and deliberate. I ordered the "Okimari Nigiri" set for 2500 yen, plus an additional 3 pieces of sushi and 1 tekka maki roll for a total of 3990 yen (the prices also seem deliberate). The nigiri pieces were moderate in size, with a subtle flavor in the shari (sushi rice), a moderate amount of vinegar, and mostly on the smaller side. The overall quality matched the price, with some hits and misses. The hirame (flounder) with konbu (kelp) was well-balanced in terms of moisture and flavor. However, the tai (sea bream), shima aji (striped jack), uni (sea urchin), and tamagoyaki (sweet omelette) were a bit lacking. The shinko (baby gizzard shad), saba (mackerel), and aji (horse mackerel) also didn't quite meet my preferences. I visited on an empty stomach, but unfortunately, the meal didn't leave a lasting impression. As a side note, I heard there is a tank of live squid hidden from view at the counter, which seems fitting for Hakodate. However, I had already had my fill of live squid elsewhere, so I didn't order any here. The service was average. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this restaurant a few years ago after it was recommended by a hotel. At first, I was hesitant because it seemed a bit high-end, but the master welcomed me with a smile at the entrance. All my nervousness disappeared and I had a great time enjoying the sushi. The ingredients are mostly sourced locally. The taste of the rice is excellent! I always call ahead to order the seasonal items since I come from a distance. I usually go for the omakase, order the seasonal items, and enjoy some sake, spending a considerable amount of money. While enjoying delicious food, we always have lively conversations about sushi, fish, and more, making it a fun time.

This is a sushi restaurant in Hakodate, and this time they participated in the "Spring Hokkaido Fair" at Fujisaki Department Store. I stopped by after work and they were offering a discount, so I bought it. I bought the "Straits Bento Box" (tax included 2480 yen). It was discounted to 2000 yen. The Straits Bento Box includes botan shrimp, crab, tuna, tuna sashimi, sea urchin, salmon roe, scallop, and tamago (egg) on top of rice. The colors are also beautiful. It was a delicious bento box.

A large Hokkaido exhibition was held at a nearby department store this spring. When I entered the first floor from the entrance, it was empty, and I wondered if no one was interested in the local products exhibition. However, when I went down to the basement, it was a different story! It was crowded with people. I was a bit worried about ventilation, but I bought what I needed and left. Since it was a Sunday, maybe that's why there were so many people. I had the following meal at home: - Chio Matsuri Bento: 1080 yen Limited to 50 boxes per day. They were selling it with a demonstration. The ingredients included egg, salmon, scallop, crab, shrimp, surf clam, sea urchin, salmon roe, and ginger and stem wakame as side dishes. Each piece was a small portion, but all the ingredients were related to Hokkaido. It would be difficult to find such a variety in convenience stores or bento shops. If you were to buy a seafood bento for takeout with the same selection, it would probably cost the same. My wife said it was delicious with the vinegared rice. Thank you for the meal. This evaluation is only for this product. Price includes tax.

I purchased the grilled eel sushi (1,620 yen) at the 25th anniversary event "Delicious Hokkaido Exhibition" at Daimaru JR Kyoto. Out of the 5 pieces, 3 were grilled eel, which was very thick and satisfying. Personally, I would have preferred a lighter sauce on the eel.

I visited a department store event showcasing a Hokkaido food fair, which was about to close soon. I saw a lot of delicious sushi lined up and decided to do some preliminary shopping for when I come back after work. To my surprise, they were all priced at only 1000 yen each! I ended up choosing a sushi set originally priced at 1728 yen, which included plump shrimp, sea urchin, crab, sweet scallops, surf clams, squid, and generously topped ikura (salmon roe). It was such a great deal that everything tasted even more delicious.