The senatorial election is coming up on a certain date in a certain month. A political party (rally) for a certain politician was held at a certain city hotel in Tokyo. The party does not offer delicious food to enjoy. By paying a fee of ●,000 yen for 30-40 people, you are mobilized to the party as a "cheering squad." The endless speeches from dignitaries with long titles, the introductions of supporters whose backgrounds reveal they were once high-ranking government officials, and the like continued, with the clock ticking 68 times from the opening until the toast. For me, whose back has been hurting lately, standing like a guard holding a glass in the same position is hellish torture. Finally, as the beer in the glass warms up to body temperature, the toast is made, and I leave the venue along with the toast. (laughs) "I'm hungry!" "As long as I can drink beer, anything is fine!" said a MGR resembling Takagi Miho, who was mobilized from the headquarters. I peeked into "Akita-ya," but only standing room was available. Standing and drinking is my limit for today! So, I entered the facade-style restaurant "Hokkaido Yakumo-cho Hamamatsu-cho Store" that stands out at the Daimon intersection. Recently, these types of facade-style izakayas have been increasing, haven't they? (Well, whatever, I'm hungry.) Where is Yakumo-cho in Hokkaido anyway? When I searched on my smartphone... Yakumo-cho is a town located on the southern part of the Oshima Peninsula in southern Hokkaido, known for its dairy farming and fishing industries, and is the only town in Japan facing both the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. "This hokke is from the Pacific, and this one is from the Sea of Japan... The taste is subtly different!" they say. The "Asahi Extra Gold" that was a big hit last year at sub-zero temperatures... It returned to room temperature while I was taking a photo. I came back to life with the first glass and moved on to the second. Here I discovered a drink that tickled my "Tabelog" spirit! That drink is the "Yakumo Motoyama Ranch Milk Highball." The old-fashioned milk bottle that grandfathers used to drink with their hands on their hips at the public bath... It's exactly like a "milk bottle." "Back in the day, there was a special tool for opening this lid, right?" I whispered. "What's that? What's that?" the gap in generations is noticeable! When you open the lid, the milk inside is thick like whipped cream. "Are you sure it's okay? Is it separated or is it old?" said Takagi Miho. No way! Anyway, it's thick. According to the staff, if you shake it for 15 minutes, it will turn into butter. Hey, miss, you're quite cute! Don't you get told you look like Natsumi Abe? (laughs) This milk highball is really dangerous! You pour it into about half of a Kinmiya glass, but the milk is so thick that it tastes like regular milk. In any case, it has a good mouthfeel. However, you are definitely consuming alcohol without feeling it. I ordered the following dishes as sides: - Appetizer (steamed scallops?): Who cut their lips on the shell? - Potato salad: Crispy bacon is a nice accent. - Tomato slices: Why is there mayonnaise on it? Let's enjoy the taste of the ingredients! - Hokkaido striped knife-cut sashimi: The blooming flowers are beautiful because they scatter. - Grilled asparagus from Yakumo Sasaki Farm: It's so sweet! It's the most delicious season right now. - Yakumo Funakawa Bay northern scallop and true shellfish sashimi: Crunchy, crunchy... - Ice plant from Yakumo Senba Farm and tempura from "Chika": I used to date a college student named "Chika" in the past! - New potatoes with nori salt fry: Who is peeling and eating it? - Dried night fish of "komai": How do you write "komai" in kanji? "Ice under fish," right? Let's answer that question easily and get drunk! - Buttered potatoes: I told you not to peel and eat it... The food is so-so! Kawaii ===========

You can fully enjoy the flavors of Hokkaido's Yakumo Town! From seafood to local produce, each ingredient's taste is well appreciated. There are also various unique drinks to enjoy. The restaurant is conveniently located near the station, but the entrance may be a bit hard to find... I almost entered the wrong shop on the first floor (laughs).

I stumbled upon this restaurant near Hamamatsucho for dinner. It seemed like an antenna shop from Hokkaido's Yagumo Town. Inside, there was a charcoal grill with skewered fish being cooked. Hamamatsucho was relatively quiet on a Saturday, so we were able to get in without waiting at 6:30 PM. We ordered a sashimi platter, potato butter seaweed dashi, tomato and chrysanthemum namul, fresh smelt, and raisin butter. Everything was delicious, especially the sashimi. The shrimp was large and plump, sweet and tasty. The scallops were marinated in seaweed, giving them a rich flavor and aroma. The fresh smelt with raisin butter was a new taste for me, but it was like a dessert and became my favorite. The staff were friendly, and overall, it was a great restaurant. I would love to come back and relax here again.

The restaurant was featured on a morning information program on TBS, so I decided to check it out. The restaurant has a retro Showa-style izakaya atmosphere with a hearth-like grilling space where they specialize in primitive grilled fish. The second floor has table seating and a counter, while the third floor also has seating, making it quite spacious. The restaurant has a retro design but is clean and welcoming, making it suitable for female customers. The dishes are neatly presented and look delicious, although there was something lacking in the overall experience. Perhaps my expectations were too high due to a previous positive experience at another restaurant under the same management in Kochi? One possible reason for my slight disappointment could be that I ordered a la carte this time, whereas I had previously enjoyed a course meal of Kochi cuisine. The Hokkaido influence wasn't as strong this time. Despite this, I enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant and would like to try their course meal next time.

You can enjoy a satisfying lunch for around 1000 yen at this restaurant. They offer rice and miso soup refills, but the miso soup is so delicious that I end up getting seconds every time. This time, I had the chicken thigh lunch, but they also have a wide selection of grilled fish dishes. The dinner menu looks delicious as well, so I definitely want to come back again.

In the evening TV program "N Sta" on TBS, they featured a primitive grilled hokke that looked delicious. About 10 days after the broadcast, I visited the restaurant for lunch for the first time. The first floor is called Shinbachi Shokudo, and it felt like a direct hit as I climbed the stairs to the designated floor. The staff on the upper floor greeted me with lovely smiles and guided me to the center counter where the primitive grilled hokke was served. Lucky for me, there were three seats at the counter, with additional seating at the back and on the third floor. I ordered the primitive grilled hokke set, and it was served in about 5 minutes. The hokke was about 30 centimeters long and had a crispy exterior with a soft and fluffy interior. The sweetly grilled parts were especially delicious, with no strong taste and fresh fat. It was served with grated daikon radish with dashi soy sauce and lemon, but I also poured some dashi soy sauce over the hokke. The two slices of sashimi were seasoned with sesame dressing and were red tilefish. Although wasabi was provided, I forgot to use it, but the fish was tender and flavorful. The rice had a slightly kneaded texture and a hint of sweetness. The soup had a gentle flavor, the salad was vibrant and delicate, and the pickles were a bit lacking. After the meal, I was impressed by the exquisite grilling of the hokke, which was oily and fresh with a sweet taste. The staff had lovely smiles and a pleasant demeanor. The sashimi and the sesame-dressed red tilefish were also delicious. You can refill the rice and soup, which was a nice touch. Thank you for the meal.

I visited around 18:45 on a regular day. When I opened the retro-style door on the first floor, there were stairs right away. I climbed the stairs to the second floor where there was a hearth and fish being grilled. I was told to go up further, so I climbed more stairs to a small attic-like space with two table seats. The menu includes sashimi, vegetable dishes, charcoal-grilled dishes, fried foods, and specialty items from Hokkaido. The appetizer was grated corn. The rich sweetness of the corn was deliciously smooth. The sashimi assortment was 1650 yen, including yellowtail, salmon, marinated sardines, button shrimp, water octopus, and scallops. The button shrimp was sweet and deliciously smooth. The primitive grilled soy dish was 1628 yen, listed as the first item on the menu. A 25-centimeter soy fish was grilled whole with salt, bringing out its subtle flavor. The spiced fried unused fish (Nagazuka) was 1089 yen. It is an unused fish because it contains toxins in the ovaries. It was crispy and spiced, but not too spicy, with a mild white meat flavor. The shiokara cream cheese dish was 660 yen, combining creamy smooth cream cheese with the popping texture of shiokara. When wrapped in seaweed, the flavor of the seaweed also complements the dish. It was a unique and enjoyable experience with various rare fish and dishes, and the attic-like seating was interesting.

I was drawn to the nostalgic name and also because I had a "Welcome Back to Tokyo" coupon that I could use. The restaurant is located on the second floor and has an old staircase leading up to a counter and tables. At the counter, they grill fish on charcoal right in front of you, so it can get a bit hot. But it's interesting to watch them cook on charcoal. The appetizer was like a corn soup, which was a bit surprising as I had never had an appetizer like that before. The half portion of grilled saury cost 1210 yen, which was a decent size compared to the smaller saury you find in Kansai. The recommended lamb and deer croquette was surprisingly tasty with minced meat and chunks of meat inside. The Yaku pork roll pie was a creative dish made with pork and onions, which was also quite delicious. Overall, the restaurant had a good atmosphere and the dishes were enjoyable, although I wish they would emphasize more on the Yaku theme since it's related to Yaku town.

I revisited the restaurant for lunch on a regular day. Surprisingly, there were quite a few people dining alone. I was seated at a table for two. I ordered the Chicken Nanban set meal (950 yen). It was served in less than 5 minutes. As you can see in the photo, it looked incredibly delicious. The set meal had a great variety of dishes. The chicken was thick and juicy, and very tasty. The soup was also amazing. They even offered me a refill of soup, which they quickly brought out. It was snowing outside that day, so the hot soup warmed me up nicely. I will definitely come back again.

I went to the restaurant in Hamamatsucho around 12 o'clock for lunch by myself. I ordered the grilled salmon belly set meal for 1100 yen. This place is awesome. You can get free refills of soup and rice. The set meal that looked really delicious arrived in about 5 minutes after ordering. It's quite popular, so if you come with a group, you might have to wait. I was able to easily get a seat at the counter by myself. It's a shame that they only accept cash for payment. It would be even better if they accepted PayPay.

A friend recommended this izakaya restaurant in Hokkaido, Yakkumo-cho, right outside Daimon Station. The atmosphere was great, the staff were all friendly, and most importantly, the food was delicious! Highlights included buttered potatoes with salted cod roe topping, a salad with soft white leeks and dried baby sardines, the famous egg roll made with milk from Motoyama Ranch (so tasty!), corn soup as an appetizer, their special primitive grilling, and the chicken zangi. The prices were reasonable, and I can't stress enough how everything was just so delicious. It makes me want to go to Hokkaido again. Highly recommended!

The restaurant is located on the second floor of a building right next to Daimon Station. The access is great, but it's unclear if there is an elevator. You go up a narrow staircase. Since it was my first visit, I ordered a variety of dishes. We were served corn soup as a starter, followed by a real shishamo (I believe it was around 500 yen per fish), a sashimi platter (1500 yen per person), whole grilled onion, fried white fish, fried potatoes, and about 10 drinks including beer and sake. Everything was delicious and amazing! I especially wanted more of the fried white fish with ponzu sauce. The sashimi was fresh and tasty. Many tables ordered grilled rice balls as a finale, and the savory smell filled the restaurant. I wanted to try more dishes, but I ended up drinking too much and had to give up (^_^*) The bill came out to around 16,000 yen for two people, which was reasonable. Well, there are days like this, right?! I would love to go back for more delicious fish.

On the first floor of the building is Shinpachi Shokudo, and on the second floor is the lunchtime grilled fish set meal from Hokkaido's Yakumo Town. Both restaurants offer the same menu, so it's hard to decide which one to go to, but I've been coming here more often lately. In addition to fish, they also have meat dishes on the menu. Today, I chose the grilled salmon belly. It has a faint charcoal aroma, the fat is rich, and the meat is soft and fluffy. It's nice that it comes with salad and sashimi. The sashimi is always delicious, and the soup is also full of ingredients. Rice and soup are refillable.

Located right above the Daikado subway station, this izakaya offers set meals. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you are greeted by the aroma of grilled fish from the hearth, which whets your appetite. Despite the slightly high price of 1000 yen, I ordered the hokke fry and zangi set meal. When it arrived, I was satisfied with the generous portion. The set meal included two fluffy hokke fries and zangi each, along with katsuo tataki in a small dish. You could also get refills of rice and soup, making it a hearty set meal.

Today, I was in the mood for a Japanese set meal, so I decided to visit this restaurant after a long time. Although the main dish usually consists of fish, I ordered the chicken with sansho pepper. It came as two large skewers! Along with a small plate of sashimi, rice, and a light daikon soup. The skewers were so long that they almost overflowed the tray, and honestly, it would have been fine if they were served without the skewers. The taste was delicious, but it was what I expected from grilled chicken with sansho pepper. The grilled salmon belly and dried mackerel on the table next to me looked delicious too. Maybe next time I'll try the grilled fish. By the way, you can have unlimited rice and soup refills! I'm sure it's a great deal for the men.

I visited for lunch on a regular day. Today is scorching hot and the heatstroke information is "extremely dangerous". I got off at exit A3 of Daimon Station on the subway, and walked 0 minutes to find a sign saying "lunch" and entered immediately. Upon opening the entrance door, there are stairs right away, and going up to the 2nd floor, you can see a fish grilling station in front of you, grilling about 20 skewers of mackerel, salmon belly, and striped Hokke over charcoal. I was lucky to be seated at the counter where I could see the grilling station. There are only 3 counter seats, and being able to eat while watching the grilling station is a privilege for solo diners, isn't it? I ordered the dried mackerel for 1000 yen. It was served in about 7 minutes. You can have seconds of rice and soup. The dried mackerel was large in size, fatty, and grilled over charcoal, so it was fragrant, perfectly cooked, and deliciously satisfying. It seems difficult to grill fish over charcoal from scratch within the limited time of the lunch hour. Of course, the fish seems to be pre-cooked to some extent before being grilled over charcoal, but the finishing touch with charcoal grilling is exceptional and delicious! There were 2 slices of marinated sardines on a small plate, and it's delicious to eat them with grated ginger on the pickled dish. It's great to be able to enjoy grilled fish and pickles together! The soup had daikon radish, carrots, pork belly, and finely chopped leeks, with plenty of ingredients and delicious flavors. There was also a vegetable salad, giving a healthy and wonderful set meal. And all this for 1000 yen. Great value for money! Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant around 7:00 PM on a weekday. I made a reservation, but it quickly became full. The second-floor restaurant has counter seats around the hearth and table seats around them. There were many people in suits and shirts, so it seems popular among nearby office workers. I sat down and ordered various items from the main menu and what seemed like daily specials. The alcohol prices were normal or slightly cheaper. There were many types of Hokkaido sake, but they also had sake and shochu from other prefectures. The limited edition sake was delicious. The appetizer was pumpkin soup, not too sweet, more like a consomme soup. The grilled big burdock with salt was a good snack. The fried tofu with raisin butter was a unique and tasty dish. The sashimi platter included burdock, sushi, and egg, all fresh and delicious. The grilled green onion was sweet and tasty. The spice-fried Naga-tsuka fish was flavorful with tartar sauce. The ice cream dessert was milk-based but not as rich as Hokkaido ice cream. Overall, the food was delicious and filling. The prices were not cheap, but reasonable for the quality. I recommend this place!

I had some business at Shiba Park and decided to have lunch in the city center after a long time. I came across a spicy ramen shop near Daimon intersection and was excited to try it, but it turned out they only served curry-flavored ramen. I prefer the normal kind, so I decided to pass on this shop. In a spur of the moment, I ended up at a nearby restaurant (actually, I mistakenly went up the stairs thinking it was a dried fish set meal shop on the 1st floor, and entered without even realizing my mistake...). The menu at this place only had two options for lunch: "Primitive Grill" and sashimi set meal (¥1,000) or Chicken Nanban set meal (¥900). Despite feeling like having dried fish and the shop having a Hokkaido-themed name, I felt a bit unsure about the "Primitive Grill" name, so I went for the safe option. The meal was served promptly, with plenty of tartar sauce on the Chicken Nanban. The chicken was hot, crispy, and delicious. The soup contained baby scallops and vegetables, but it felt a bit bland to me. The Chicken Nanban alone was quite filling, but there was also a curry-like side dish, so I couldn't resist getting a refill of rice and ended up quite full. Later at home, I found out that the "Primitive Grill" was actually a simple grilled dish with a perfect crispy exterior and moist interior, and I thought to myself, "I should have gone for the fish after all."

Nearest station/Shop: Just outside the A3 exit of Omote-sando Station. Features/Exterior & Interior: When you enter, you are greeted by a primitive hearth grill upstairs. The clear concept is to eat primitive grilling. It's been a while. I used it about 5 years ago. At that time, it was a shop on the 1st and 2nd floors, but now it's on the 2nd floor. I think it was renovated (currently a set meal shop on the 1st floor). The name "Hokkaido Yakumo-cho" is located in the central part of the Oshima Peninsula in southern Hokkaido. It is the only town in Japan facing both the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Sea of Japan to the west. This izakaya offers Hokkaido ingredients, including those from this town. Products: The appetizer of the day was corn soup. It was the coldest day of this winter. It warms you up. Hokkaido charcoal-grilled onions (450 yen) are sweetened and have a sticky texture when grilled over charcoal, served with miso. Primitive grilled salmon belly (800 yen) Tsubu-wasa (450 yen) Tsubu clam with wasabi dressing. Sashimi (? yen) Northern Sea Overflow Sushi (1,390 yen) A platter overflowing with sushi toppings. The toppings are placed on a thin roll base. You can top your favorite toppings on the thin rolls. When it comes to Hokkaido limited drinks, there's "Co-op Guarana" with Aurora sauce. Ham cutlet. Menu Hokkaido is truly a treasure trove of ingredients. I want to try more primitive grilling next time.

I visited a second restaurant, which specializes in robatayaki (fireside cooking). I didn't order a lot of dishes, so I can't judge everything, but I was impressed to see real shishamo (smelt fish) on the menu. Sometimes even in Hokkaido-themed restaurants, the shishamo isn't authentic, so seeing the real thing made me think this is a good place. The prices also left a good impression, not too expensive.

It's been half a year since I last visited this place at night! The location is great, right outside Daimon Station. The ingredients sent from Yakumo Town, Hokkaido are all top-notch. The rare milk highball uses milk from Yakumo Town dairy farms! It's a limited quantity item that you can only get early in the day, and the milk itself is delicious and highly recommended. The sashimi has unique and fresh ingredients. The variety and quality of the small dishes are excellent. The grilled fish, like the Atka mackerel we had, was fatty and delicious cooked over charcoal. The guests I brought were very satisfied! They are long-time customers and are likely to become regulars. By the way, the lunch is also recommended, with reasonably priced and delicious grilled fish. When I brought an American friend, they were impressed by the deliciousness of Japanese fish and now every time they visit Japan, they ask to come here!