The entire store had a friendly and bright atmosphere. The staff provided excellent customer service, engaging in conversations with other customers and making my time there very enjoyable. The charcoal-grilled dishes were cooked carefully and thoroughly. They were not burnt, but rather cooked perfectly and were very delicious. Some dishes may take a bit longer to prepare due to the attention to detail, so it might be a good idea to order a bit earlier. This is a highly recommended restaurant. I definitely want to come back again.

When it comes to Abashiri, you think of seafood. I wanted to eat crab, so I made a reservation and visited the restaurant the other day. When I arrived at 6:30 pm, the entrance had a sign saying that it was fully booked. I thought it must be a popular place and went inside. I ordered some drinks and several seafood dishes, but there was no crab. The food took forever to come out. Honestly, it was so slow that it didn't matter if it was delicious or not.

We went to a restaurant for the post-ultramarathon celebration. We had made a reservation beforehand, and the phone service was very polite. Here are some photos of the dishes we ordered: Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper), Salmon sashimi, Jidori chicken, and Crab salad. The Kinmedai was delicious with its rich flavor. The Crab salad had plenty of meat and was also delicious. We spent about 1.5 hours there, and the meal was very satisfying.

The beer is Sapporo Draft. There are no craft beers like Abashiri Beer. There are various local sake options. The sashimi, steamed oysters, and hokke are all incredibly delicious! I was surprised when the change almost got mixed up during payment, but I'm not drunk. (laughs)

This is my first time at a restaurant in Abashiri. I made a reservation at this place that looked promising. The staff was very accommodating when I called to change the reservation time on the day of. The boss was a bit eccentric with his orders, like ordering "salmon roe soy sauce pickles" and "squid innards soy sauce pickles," but the seafood dishes were delicious. I enjoyed them with some hot sake. The service was excellent, with both experienced staff and lovely young waitresses providing attentive and heartfelt service. Finding a restaurant like this while traveling really enhances the experience. Thank you very much. I would love to visit this place again in the future. Note: The prices are reasonable for the quality of seafood from the Okhotsk Sea.

Two days after the visit, the Abashiri Okhotsk Marathon will be held on Sunday, and glimpses of runners can be seen. Memories of finishing the Toyama Marathon in 4 hours and 30 minutes three years ago come flooding back. Now, a bit out of shape, a full marathon is definitely out of the question...haha. As expected, the izakaya was packed. I found a counter seat at "Gojushokuya," which apparently was featured in Bib Gourmand. The izakaya had a stylish counter shaped like a ship, creating a fantastic atmosphere. I couldn't take photos as it was full, but I enjoyed some light dishes like whale sashimi, scallops, and skewered Atka mackerel from Abashiri, along with plenty of sake. The skewered Atka mackerel was delicious. I wonder if it goes well with sake? I had a great evening in Abashiri at this atmospheric izakaya.

I made a reservation and visited the restaurant. Despite the pandemic, there were quite a few people. It seems to be a popular place. I ordered various dishes. In order of my favorites, I liked the Grilled Squid with Roe for 1000 yen, Chicken Skewers (200 yen per skewer), Shiretoko Chicken Bandit Grilled for 800 yen, Octopus Karaage for 600 yen, and Burdock Sticks for 500 yen. The best value for money was the Fried Natto for 300 yen. I didn't order much of the local seafood like grilled crab, so I can't comment on that. The Grilled Squid with Roe and Chicken were really delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Abashiri Night, on the second day we had robatayaki! The crab was delicious! They recommended the half-cooked crab, and it was indeed juicy. They also grilled some herring, which was tasty too. Lastly, we had crab ramen and onigiri. It was amazing!

Since it was Sunday, there were limited shops open, so I decided to visit this place. The atmosphere of the shop is nice. After looking at the menu, I ended up ordering some very ordinary appetizers. I wanted to try various types of sashimi in small portions, but unfortunately, they didn't have a mixed plate. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a robatayaki restaurant in Abashiri and overall I was satisfied with the experience. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was nice, with a traditional robatayaki feel. I was seated at the counter and the service was good, probably due to the fewer customers because of the current situation. I ordered some dishes and sake. However, the grilled squid was lukewarm... which was disappointing. Despite the nice atmosphere, I don't think I will be returning to this restaurant.

"It's too hot to stand in the kitchen," she said, "but I endured it! I've been spending too much money lately, so..." She said without even looking at me. "Where do you want to go?" I blurted out without really thinking about it. "Will you pay for it?" Well, I guess I have no choice. I cut short the dog walk I was paying for and took a shower before walking to the city. Luckily, I brought an umbrella, as it started raining on the way. I have two umbrellas... "Where are we going? I'll call ahead," she said. "Okay, let's go to Isabaya." Oh, then I don't have to call. Not calling means "I hope it's not crowded," not "If it's crowded, we can go somewhere else!" It was a trivial choice. We arrived at the restaurant without getting too wet, but it was bustling outside. "Two people," I said to the waitress, who looked puzzled. Still, I asked the mama and she led us to a few open seats in the back. I ordered a beer and checked the menu. The "Blue Zoi" for 600 yen was recommended with clam soy sauce. I've never tried clam soy sauce before. The presentation was not impressive, and the taste of clam was strong. The "chicken skewers" and "pork skewers" we ordered came out slowly, almost as if they were out catching the chicken. The dad jokes were unnecessary. The "crab salad" we ordered later came quickly, but felt like it was pre-made. The "appetizer" was cabbage and squid legs cooked. I didn't feel the need to eat it. Finally, the "chicken skewers" arrived 20 minutes later. They were large pieces of meat, a bit tough, but my wife seemed genuinely impressed. The "pork skewers" were huge and surprisingly delicious. My wife said everything here is delicious, but I can't strongly agree for some reason. I'll come back again.

I believe the quality of a restaurant is determined by the water and the appetizer. Please see my evaluation. P.S. The appetizer was okara.

Hokkaido is famous for its fish, with Hokke being a popular choice, but the king of them all is Kinki. In Eastern Hokkaido, it is known as Menme. It is no exaggeration to say that people come to Abashiri just for Kinki. This fish is incredibly fatty, surpassing even the renowned Nodoguro. While Hokke is delicious, Kinki is in a league of its own. This time, it cost 4000 yen, but in Susukino, it can go for 7000 yen. In the past, you could enjoy it in Kushiro for around 2500 yen, but with the rise in prices, it's understandable. You may have heard of Alaska Kinki or Radra Kinki, but they are different species. It's like the difference between Shishamo and Capelin. When I entered the restaurant, the first thing I ordered was Kinki. I chose a dry Hidaka Mii sake to go with it. After about 20 minutes, the Kinki arrived. It was so fatty that it seemed like it could catch fire. I started with the fatty belly part. I ate the tail, fins, skin, and head in that order. My family enjoyed the back part.

I visited this place. The menu focuses on robatayaki, with a variety of dishes that I don't usually eat such as whale sashimi, button shrimp, tsubugai tempura, and buttered potatoes. Thank you for the delicious meal.

The izakaya near the hotel has a cozy atmosphere and the food is not just delicious, but truly amazing! The dishes are carefully prepared and you can feel the care put into them. It's a great place to have a fun time with friends while enjoying some drinks.

Cozy atmosphere, clientele seems a bit heavy?

2017.10 Women-only Obihiro Airport to Eastern Hokkaido 5 days.............Met up with my foreign husband's relatives at a hotel in Abashiri. We were planning to go to a sushi restaurant, but one person in the group didn't like raw food, so we decided to go to an izakaya where they serve a variety of dishes. We found a place called "Robata Isshushokaiya" as our first choice, but unfortunately, it was closed for the day. So, we headed to the second option, which was recommended by local travel experts and was part of a crab shop chain, so we felt reassured. The hotel staff also recommended it, so we wanted to make sure we didn't make a mistake in choosing a restaurant. The izakaya was located about a 15-20 minute walk from JR Abashiri Station, in the central area of Abashiri. If you want to hop around different places to eat and drink, it's convenient to stay closer to the central area. We visited around 6 pm on a weekday, so it was not crowded at that time, but it got quite busy by the time we left. There were more locals and office workers in suits rather than tourists. The atmosphere was traditional and calming, with counters surrounding a ship used for sea urchin fishing in Rebun Island, a charcoal grill counter, and sunken kotatsu seating. Since there were four of us, we were guided to a sunken seating area. It was fortunate that there was no cigarette smoke. The counter surrounding the ship had 24 seats, so it might be easy to use when I'm alone. We started with a toast with Sapporo beer! The appetizer was a simmered dish with sweet potato tempura and fried tofu. I didn't ask for a receipt, so I'm not sure about the price of the appetizer. I had a gourmet map from the hotel, so we got a complimentary dish of octopus and seaweed vinegar. There was an English menu, but the daily recommendations were only in Japanese, so my foreign husband chose dishes that looked delicious. First, we had a sashimi platter. I believe we ordered it for around 2000-2500 yen, and as expected, the person who didn't like raw food had no problem eating it. The fresh sashimi in Japan is usually enjoyable for most people. I thought they might not like the whale meat, but only my foreign husband didn't eat it. The relatives ate it with curiosity. It was my first time having whale sashimi, and it was delicious in taste and texture. Other dishes we ordered were: - Large hokke fish (1800 yen): It was the largest hokke fish I had ever seen. It was perfect for four people, with firm and thick meat, and rich fat. - Sweet tarako (300 yen): I wanted to try it, and it seemed unusual to the relatives. It had a firm texture and was delicious. I should have ordered rice balls with it. - Stir-fried bean sprouts (300 yen): A simple dish seasoned with salt and pepper. - Burdock sticks (? yen): Thick and firm texture. The relatives were curious about what burdock was, and we had a lively conversation about it. We also ordered drinks like Hokkaido-limited Napoli Sour and barley Highball. The Napoli Sour uses Hokkaido-produced beet sugar, giving it a slightly sweet and refreshing taste. We mainly focused on drinks, so we didn't order many dishes. I had planned to order more, but when my foreign husband mentioned Mister Donut, he wanted to go there, so we finished our meal and left. It cost less than 3000 yen per person, so it wasn't too expensive. The grilled crab at the affiliated shop "Kaniya" was excellent, so it would have been great to have it grilled here too, as they use the same crab. It would have been a fantastic experience to watch it being grilled over charcoal. The calm and homely atmosphere, along with the attentive service from the female staff, made it a pleasant izakaya. If I have the chance, I would like to visit again.