On a family trip to Hokkaido after a long time, we decided to visit Otaru for the first time. From the station on a small hill, there is a breathtaking slope that leads straight to the sea, a somewhat Showa retro townscape, brick buildings, warehouses along the canal, and everywhere you look, it's like a picture-perfect town. Otaru is known for its seafood, with many restaurants serving fresh seafood bowls and sushi along Sushi Street. Since the Sankaku Market closes at 5 pm, we decided to look for dinner on Sushi Street. The top-ranked restaurants on Tabelog were fully booked with foreign tourists, so we stumbled upon a local restaurant. It was a small place with only 3 table seats and about 5 counter seats, but it had a cool atmosphere and the master was friendly. We were able to get in without waiting as a group had just left. We ordered the "Hokkai Don (3,410 yen)" and the kids had the Seafood Chawanmushi (770 yen) and Crab Soup (880 yen). The Hokkai Don was generously topped with sea urchin, salmon roe, shrimp, scallops, and salmon, all of which were incredibly delicious! The shrimp, scallops, and salmon were especially outstanding! To think that such high-quality sushi is served at an ordinary local sushi restaurant! It truly made us appreciate the greatness of Hokkaido once again. The kids enjoyed the Seafood Chawanmushi, which was packed with ingredients including crab for only 770 yen, making it a great deal. The Crab Soup also had plenty of snow crab and was delicious! It was a delicious meal! Thank you very much!

On the first day of a 3-day weekend in July, two middle-aged men went on a trip without a plan. Despite the rain, they decided to take a small trip to Otaru instead of having a daytime drink in Sapporo as originally planned. They thought the rain would add a certain charm to the trip. They expected fewer tourists due to the weather, but all sushi restaurants were packed wherever they went. They randomly found a place and ordered a special sushi set (9 pieces) for 2,420 yen and a classic draft beer for 550 yen. The beer came with a small dish of unknown shellfish. They found the sushi to be decent, but the rice was a bit too large. It felt more like a lunch sushi set. The abalone had a nice aroma and was delicious. They realized that planning ahead and making reservations for restaurants would be wise during this season, especially with the rain. Time to move on to the next place!

I visited a popular sushi restaurant in Otaru after finishing sightseeing and before returning to Sapporo. After three failed attempts at other places, I finally found a restaurant that was still open. This place had a traditional atmosphere with a compact counter where the chef prepared sushi. I ordered the "Tengu Nigiri" set (1320 yen tax included) and added a piece of snow crab (324 yen tax included) to it. The set included ikura, amaebi, maguro, and salmon, all for a reasonable price. While it may not compare to high-end sushi restaurants, the freshness and flavor were enjoyable. The additional snow crab was sweet and delicious. I was satisfied to have tried non-conveyor belt sushi in Otaru. Thank you for the meal.

I randomly stopped by for lunch and had a seafood bowl. The seafood bowl at Sushi Maruyama was delicious, including the vinegared rice. When I mentioned the name of the restaurant to the locals later, they all praised it. It seems like a popular spot among the locals. It was a cozy and heartwarming experience for lunch. #SushiMaruyama #OtaruGourmet #HokkaidoGourmet

It was a warm and cozy restaurant! They had a kids' lunch menu, and my child was very satisfied. The lunch set with crab and miso soup, side dishes, and seafood bowl with steamed egg on rice was a great deal. I was surprised to find pickled plum in the steamed egg! I'm not a big fan of sushi rice, but the rice was easy to eat. The sushi was delicious too! The staff were very friendly, and I would love to visit again. ♡

On the way back from Shakotan, even though it was a bit late for lunch, I found a sushi restaurant in Otaru that accepts customers until 2:30 pm according to the internet. When I arrived at what is known as "Sushi Street," I saw the huge sign of Otaru's Masazushi. Since I am familiar with this restaurant as a regular at the Hokkaido Fair at Matsuzakaya Nagoya, I decided to try a different restaurant that I have never been to before. I stumbled upon a small, slightly old-fashioned restaurant that I liked. Without any prior research, I decided to trust my instincts and go inside. It was more of a snack time at 3 pm, so I didn't really think too deeply about it. When I opened the door, the staff greeted me. However, they mentioned that they would be closing at 3 pm, so I couldn't stay for too long. Since I was already full from eating in Shakotan, I thought about ordering something light, but I know that in Hokkaido, the quality of the sushi lies in the freshness of the ingredients. Therefore, despite it being a late lunch, I decided to order the "Special Otaru Nigiri." The chef quickly prepared 11 pieces of nigiri in front of me. The toppings included sweet shrimp, shrimp, herring roe, north scallop, scallop, sea urchin, salmon roe, crab, salmon, fatty tuna, and another type of white fish that I couldn't identify. Additionally, when you order the special Otaru nigiri, you also get a steamed plum tea cup and 2 extra pieces of sweet shrimp. So, I ended up eating a total of 3 pieces of sweet shrimp (laughs). The rice was a bit larger than usual and not too vinegary, as this sushi restaurant focuses more on the quality of the toppings. It made me realize that the concept is completely different from Edomae sushi. I enjoyed the delicious and unique sushi from Hokkaido that I don't usually eat. It was a heartwarming sushi restaurant run by an elderly couple.

I tried this sushi restaurant on Sushi Street because it had high ratings on Tabelog. I sat at the counter and the chef was very friendly, making my experience enjoyable and pleasant. He taught me how to eat shrimp heads and shared information about the origin of the ingredients. I had the Hokkai Don, which was delicious with fresh scallops and shrimp. The sea urchin was especially sweet and exquisite. I would definitely visit this place again when I come back to Otaru!

Today, after finishing shopping for New Year's supplies at the market in Otaru city, I strolled around the sushi restaurant street area in Otaru. Since the shop I usually visit was closed, I decided to visit this restaurant instead. It was already past lunchtime, but it was quite crowded. However, I was able to easily get a seat at the counter. I chose the restaurant's lunch set, which included a Chirashi sushi (lots of seafood), salad, crab soup, and a steamed egg with pickled plum. The steamed egg with pickled plum had a nice balance of acidity and went well with the egg. I recommend this place for its affordable and delicious lunch options.

Lunchtime in Otaru. I was walking around Sushi Street looking for a good restaurant. I checked a few places on Tabelog and decided to try this one because it had high ratings. I ordered a draft beer for 540 yen and the Special Otaru Nigiri for 3,240 yen. The draft beer came with a small dish, which was delicious. I ended up getting a second beer because it was so good. The nigiri included flounder, fatty tuna, scallop, botan shrimp, salmon, shirako, snow crab, scallop, salmon roe, and sea urchin, for a total of 10 pieces. The rice had just the right amount of vinegar, enhancing the flavor of the ingredients. The quality of the fish and its freshness were excellent. Overall, I was satisfied with the pricing as well. The chef (owner?) was the only one working, so it took a bit of time to be served, but the delicious food made up for it. I'm glad I found this great restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

Hokkaido Foodie Adventure Part 2 ❤️ While wandering around Otaru looking for a sushi restaurant, I stumbled upon a lovely little place (*´꒳`*). It was tourist-friendly and reasonably priced. I decided to try a variety of sushi with some sake. The staff were friendly, and the sushi was delicious. The ikura was amazing!

The restaurant is located about a 10-minute walk to the right of JR Otaru Station. It is situated in a calm neighborhood with a traditional atmosphere. Inside, there are tatami seating on the left and table seating on the right, and the space is not very large. The recommended dish is the Special Fresh Chirashi for 2,700 yen, which includes sea urchin, salmon, scallop, and two expensive botan shrimp. The botan shrimp has a firm and juicy texture that is truly delightful, while the scallops are fresh, sweet, and leave a distinct fiber texture on the tongue. The sea urchin is also exceptional, with a tight and flavorful texture that holds together even when picked up with chopsticks. During my visit in the early afternoon, there were no other customers, but I believe this is a great place to enjoy fresh seafood in Otaru. Basic Information: - Atmosphere: Small, suitable for small groups, business meetings, or dates - Address: 1-13-1 Iro-uchi, Otaru, Hokkaido - Phone: 0134-25-6625 - Business Hours: 10:00-22:00 - Closed: Irregular holidays - Seating: Approximately 15 seats - Parking: Not available - Access: About a 10-minute walk from JR Otaru Station - Average Budget: Less than 3,000 yen Main Menu Items: - Custom Sushi: Starting from 195 yen - Special Otaru Sushi: 3,240 yen - Special Chirashi Sushi: 2,160 yen - Boat-view Sushi: 1,620 yen - Special Fresh Chirashi: 2,700 yen - Fresh Chirashi: 1,944 yen - Parent and Child Chirashi: 1,836 yen - Hokkaido Donburi: 3,240 yen - Local Donburi: 3,024 yen - Otaru Donburi: 1,944 yen For more information, visit http://enjoymiura.net/ - Miura Peninsula Portal Site

An old photo surfaced, so I'm posting it for record. It was my first time in Otaru, and we went to a sushi restaurant my friend wanted to try! We all enjoyed sushi and sake, but there are only pictures of people, no pictures of food (⌒-⌒; ) On the way back, I slipped down the stairs. Drunk people, beware! lol

This is a restaurant located on Sushiya Street in Otaru. You can enjoy sushi at a leisurely pace.

Trendy Sushi, 2420 yen. Of course, it's proper sushi. Uni is included at a reasonable price. The miso soup is delicious.

This place is delicious! It's great that they're open late, which is convenient in Otaru.

During the inspection, I made a stop. I pretended not to see the drink with a star mark...

I wanted to eat nigiri sushi but didn't have time, so I had a uni bowl instead! Thank you for serving me even though I was in a hurry. It was delicious! Next time, I want to try the nigiri sushi.

After skiing at Kiroro Resort, we decided to have sushi in Otaru. We tried to go to "Ootomi" but it was closed due to the pandemic. We decided to try another place and ended up having the Special Otaru Nigiri. The rice and the toppings were delicious, and the overall cost performance was great. It was a big hit for us.

The flounder sashimi was delicious! The atmosphere was nice.