I arrived a little after 12:30. The parking lot is spacious, so it's reassuring. I didn't have to wait and was seated at a sunken kotatsu table. I ordered a Tempura Tendon for 1,300 yen and a Tonkatsu Curry for 1,000 yen. This was my first time trying the Tonkatsu Curry, and it was delicious with the thick and crispy tonkatsu on top! The tempura tendon had two large shrimp tempura, making it feel like a good deal. I will definitely come back!

I had lunch in Kushiro! I had some business in the Takesa area, so I visited Yatsumatsu-an. I arrived just before 1 pm and luckily found a parking spot! The restaurant has sunken kotatsu seating, regular table seating, and counter seating, which is nice. When I go to a soba restaurant, I tend to order warm soba like parent and child soba, but this time, for some reason, I wanted to have tempura soba. I ordered the Tempura Soba for 900 yen. It arrived in about 5 minutes. The tempura shrimp is quite large. Let's dig in. Oh, the soba is a bit on the chewy side. It might be more of a mochi-mochi type. The broth is well-balanced, with a sharp soy sauce flavor. Kushiro tends to have sweeter broth at many restaurants, but the broth here is delicious. Now, the tempura shrimp. The shrimp is a bit tough. The batter is good though. The way the egg is cooked is just right. The kombu tea served with the soba is great. I haven't had kombu tea in a while. It's delicious. Anyway, next time I think I'll try the cold soba. I want to try the soba with kashiwa instead of tempura. Thank you for the meal!

In Kushiro, many soba restaurants offer a dish called "Tane-iri soba," which seems to be unique to the Kushiro region. This dish is basically soba noodles topped with various ingredients such as shrimp tempura, chicken meat, and egg. The special warm soba at this particular restaurant includes two large shrimp tempura, which are delicious with their juicy batter. The broth is also tasty. This restaurant is popular among locals and can get busy during lunchtime, but the service is good and the turnover is quick, so you won't have to wait too long to enjoy your meal.

On December 31, 2021 (Friday), I had "Toshikoshi Soba," a traditional Japanese noodle dish eaten to welcome the new year, for lunch since I couldn't have it at midnight. The restaurant was extremely crowded with everyone thinking the same thing. It was the busiest day of the year for the soba shop. I managed to find a seat at the counter. I ordered the "Katsu Curry Soba." The curry sauce had a delicate bonito flavor and was very flavorful. The thickness of the sauce was just right. The fried pork cutlet was crispy and had a good thickness. The noodles were well-coated with the curry sauce and had a good texture. Overall, I felt that everything was done with care and was very well-balanced. I still think this soba shop is delicious.

Visit date: September 26, 2021 For dinner on this day, my companion and I revisited Yatsumatsu-an. We ordered: - Tanikomi Soba (Soba noodles with toppings) for 970 yen - Kamo Nan Soba (Soba noodles with duck meat) for 850 yen Tanikomi Soba: I chose the "toji" style for the raw egg topping. The chicken meat included both breast and thigh meat. Kamo Nan Soba: The duck meat was tender but lacked the rich flavor of duck meat, which was disappointing. This was my first time trying warm soba at Yatsumatsu-an. I found that the broth lacked a strong dashi flavor, leaving me feeling unsatisfied. I realized that I prefer cold soba at this restaurant. I look forward to trying it again next time. Thank you for the meal.

On August 27, 2021 (Friday) for dinner. It's been about 5 months since my last visit. I think I'll have my favorite dish that I haven't had in a while. - Tsukemen (with egg topping) (970 yen) - Bottle of beer (Asahi Super Dry) (500 yen) I usually order the Tsukemen, which comes with 2 shrimp tempura, so I think it's a good deal for 970 yen. The noodles are not green noodles but a 2:8 ratio type. The slightly sweet taste is also delicious. I wonder if the chicken used for the kashiwa is from a parent chicken? I also like the way the egg is cooked. It's still delicious as ever. And on this day, I also enjoyed my other favorite thing - the beautiful lady's service! I usually come for lunch, so it was lucky to see her during dinner. A satisfying dinner for both the eyes and the taste buds.

I'm feeling a bit of summer fatigue. It's unusually hot in Kushiro. I went to Hachimatsu-an with my partner for some soba noodles. I was undecided between cold soba and grated soba until my partner chose the dipping noodles. I decided to follow suit and ordered the dipping noodles too! The restaurant was crowded even though it was nighttime. It seems like everyone had the same idea? Our dishes arrived promptly. The dipping noodles came with shrimp tempura on the side. I moved the shrimp aside, poured the dipping sauce over the noodles, and dug in. It was perfect for summer! The cold noodles were light and delicious. The shrimp tempura was a bit heavy for my summer fatigue, but still tasty. It was crispy and the shrimp were a decent size. Despite my lack of appetite, I managed to finish it all! I should have ordered a larger portion since I was feeling fatigued. My partner seemed satisfied too. Thank you for the meal.

It all started here. The soba tour began when I came with the princess. It had been a while since I last visited. It was hot that day, and I wanted something cold to eat. Unfortunately, they didn't have the famous dishes like Unryu or Kashiwanuki... What a shame. When I entered at lunchtime, every seat was taken by people of all ages. Adults were served kombu tea, which was delicious. This time, I ordered the 3-item soba set (cold): Curry Nan, Hiyashita Nuki, and Niku Soba with Egg. The 3-item soba set included Tempura Soba, Nameko Oroshi Soba, and Tororo Soba. The tempura was crispy and not too greasy. The Nameko Oroshi was refreshing, with spinach adding a nice touch. The Tororo Soba was satisfying, and the quail egg yolk made it even creamier. The noodles were firm and had a good texture, providing a satisfying meal. The Curry Nan was mildly sweet with a thick consistency, and even the regular portion had a generous serving. However, I was surprised when an elderly lady behind me ordered a large serving of Curry Nan. The Hiyashita Nuki was simple, with plenty of tenkasu (tempura crumbs). My daughter enjoyed it as she loved tenkasu and kept munching on them. My son had the Niku Soba, which came with a side of egg yolk that he could mix in. The bowl of soba was topped with pork, green onions, sesame seeds, nori, and the broth had a hint of chili oil for a bit of spice. Even my son, who doesn't like spicy food, was able to enjoy it. Without Unryu or Kashiwanuki, the bill was surprisingly affordable! They also offered takeout, showing that they were loved by the local community. It's a taste that makes you want to come back once a year. That was Hachimatsu-an.

This is a report on a restaurant in Hokkaido, specifically in the Kushiro area, which has been recommended by the gourmet YouTube channel "Hokkaido Gokkai ch." I visited "Hachimatsuan" located in a residential area in Kushiro City. The parking lot is spacious and easy to park. Around 6 pm on Sunday, about 60% of the customers were there, and we were able to be seated quickly. There are counter seats, chairs, and table seats in the tatami room, and many families were also using the restaurant. I ordered the following items from the menu: "Niku Soba with Egg (with chili oil) ¥900" and "Tendon (Tempura Bowl) ¥950". There were tenkasu (tempura bits), shichimi, and ichimi togarashi on the table. The tea was kelp tea with thin kelp inside, which was nice. The dishes arrived after about a 5-minute wait. The soba, meat, white leeks, chopped nori, and luxurious presentation were great. The chili oil dipping sauce also looked delicious. The staff recommended soaking the raw egg and eating it sukiyaki style. The broth at the bottom of the soba was rich in flavor. The chili oil dipping sauce coated the soba very well and was delicious. It's addictive! Mixing it with the raw egg sukiyaki style was also delicious. The tenkasu on the table was unlimited. The soba water at the end was also excellent. The tempura bowl was authentic and delicious, not losing to specialty shops. I quickly finished the delicious meal. Hachimatsuan is a hidden gem and highly recommended. They also have takeout options. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I arrived at this soba restaurant for my soba pilgrimage. It's been a month since then, but what stood out to me was: - The staff had a very nice atmosphere!! Everyone was bright and had lovely smiles. - The tea was roasted tea, which may be unusual. - The soba noodles were long. (Maybe it's just me?) I struggled to dip them in the sauce and eat them. I felt flustered because I'm not good at eating. - Even though it was 1:30 PM, there was a constant flow of customers coming in, so I could tell it's a popular restaurant. If they had soba tea, it would be perfect! That's just my personal opinion. Thank you for the meal!

On April 5, 2021 (Monday) for dinner, I had a sudden craving for udon, so I visited this place after a long time. I had the Tanikomi Udon (970 yen), which is basically soba noodles replaced with udon noodles, but still delicious. The noodles, broth, egg topping, chicken, and shrimp tempura were all well-balanced in this bowl. The only disappointing thing was that there was no pretty waitress today.

On December 16, 2020 (Wednesday), I ordered the "Shrimp Tempura Rice Bowl (1100 yen)" for dinner. When it was served, I remembered that the shrimp tempura rice bowl here was a disappointment! It was too late to do anything about it. In front of me was a lackluster tempura rice bowl with only four small shrimp on top. I had sworn before that I would never order it again after trying it once, but oh well! The sauce wasn't that bad, but the shrimp was just too small. Well, at least one of the waitresses here is quite beautiful, so I'll consider it a win just to see her face... (￣▽￣)

Visit date: August 1, 2020 For lunch on this day, my companion and I revisited Yatsumatsuan. We arrived around 2:30 PM and there were about 4-5 groups of customers already there. We ordered: - Oo-zaru (large cold soba) for 730 yen - Zaru (regular cold soba) for 630 yen The dishes were served in about 6 minutes. The soba here has a slightly rough texture, which is quite enjoyable. The flavor of the soba is also delicious. I'm not completely sure, but the dipping sauce for the zaru soba seemed sweeter than the one I had before. The soba broth was not thick, but still tasty. It had been over a year since my last visit, and the food was just as delicious as I remembered. The prices seemed to have increased by about 50 yen, possibly due to the tax hike. The complimentary roasted green tea was a nice touch, and my companion really enjoyed it. I would like to visit this restaurant again. Thank you for the meal.

It was a special day for us to celebrate. With the ongoing impact of the coronavirus, dining out has become more difficult for us, affecting our usual delicious lifestyle. However, on this day, we decided to celebrate nearby with the twins' favorite soba noodles. It was a celebration, so we had their father with us, and we all enjoyed the meal together. The katsu curry and kashiwa soba were quite hearty and delicious.

I went to this restaurant because it was recommended by people around me as delicious. The restaurant is located on top of a mountain with a large parking lot, which was full when I visited. Unlike the green soba commonly found in Kushiro, they served white soba here. The prices for dishes like kake soba and mori soba are in the 500 yen range, which is cheap. I tried the large portion of tempura soba and it was delicious.

The soba noodles for 520 yen are cheap, right? It's a restaurant that serves Soba noodles. The Tempura Soba for 1,250 yen comes with two large shrimp tempura, so I think it's a good deal. The Three-Item Soba for 950 yen allows you to choose between warm and cold shrimp tempura soba, which is nice. The three items include Nameko Oroshi Soba, Tororo Soba, and another type of soba. It's cheap and delicious. (ஐ╹◡╹)ノ

I usually eat soba noodles, but when I saw the menu, I suddenly felt like having some nabeyaki udon. This soba restaurant is always delicious and reasonably priced. It's great that they stay open until 8 pm, unlike many other soba restaurants that close early. The parking lot can be busy, but the restaurant itself is surprisingly spacious, so you should be able to find a seat.

Visit date: June 19, 2019 On this day, I made a visit to a soba restaurant with a friend. The second stop was at Yatsumatsu-an. We arrived just before 7 pm and found that there were many customers already there. We managed to find an available table and placed our order: - Large Mori Soba (soba noodles served with a dipping sauce) for 580 yen - Mori Soba for 520 yen The soba noodles had a good firmness and a slightly rough texture. They were served in long strands. The dipping sauce had a sweet taste, and I believe it was made with kombu (kelp). It was delicious. I liked that the dipping sauce was served in a tokkuri (sake serving bottle). The soba broth was light and refreshing. Additionally, the kombu tea was also tasty. I had been feeling unsatisfied with the soba I had been trying recently, so I ended up visiting multiple restaurants. However, I was very pleased with the soba at this place. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

As the end of the year approaches, I found myself tired from cleaning the house and wanted to grab a meal in the neighborhood. The restaurant was crowded, and even the parking lot was full with cars waiting for a spot. I was seated at a raised tatami table, where they had toys for children, which was a nice touch for families. I was a bit worried about the noisy toys bothering others, but thankfully it was fine. The twins ordered the usual large portion of zaru soba, while I struggled to choose and ended up with tempura soba. The soba arrived, and it wasn't the green noodles, which made me happy. The table had unlimited tempura flakes, which made it easy to enjoy even with just plain soba. The twins, as always, loved the soba and quickly finished their plates. The soba was chewy and not too refined, but I quite liked it. The tempura was crispy and large in size. The fact that the tempura and soba were served on the same plate added to the casual dining experience. Overall, it was a delicious meal at a soba restaurant beloved by locals. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I wanted to eat pork bowl, oysters, soba, and a certain restaurant's chicken curry, but I couldn't eat them all at once. So, I decided to go to Hachimatsu-an to efficiently enjoy oyster soba. It was a cold day, so my partner also agreed to come along. We arrived at 11 o'clock, and there were already 3 groups of customers inside. By 12 o'clock, there were so many cars in the parking lot that it was hard to find a spot. Our orders arrived in about 5 minutes. The aroma of the seaweed was delightful. The soba had about 5 oysters in it, and the broth was mixed with oyster extract, giving it a nice flavor. I really love it. The soba noodles were more-soba, consistently delicious. My partner's dish had a sesame aroma and chili oil, which paired well with the broth. It was delicious. Hachimatsu-an's soba is so good that I feel like eating it once a month. Thank you for the meal.