The restaurant "Koibumi Sushi" reopened with a new name, but it used to be called "Sushi Sei." When I visited "Sushi Sei," it was highly praised for its high cost-performance, so I decided to visit again. They operate on a complete reservation system with a lunch and dinner session, only taking reservations for up to two groups. It seems that the master runs the place alone, so it's understandable that they only accept a small number of reservations. This time, I made a reservation for the lunch session with high expectations, but I was disappointed to find that the price had increased from 5000 yen to 6600 yen, and the number of items had decreased from 19 to 15. Although there may be some differences due to the ingredients at that time, it seems clear that they raised the prices, so I have to lower my evaluation in terms of cost-performance. The taste is still excellent, but considering the balance between price and taste, I don't think there is a need to stick to this restaurant. Unfortunately, it will be difficult for me to visit again. I'm sorry m(_ _)m

I visited this restaurant first to use a premium ticket. The course is omakase only, costing around 5000 yen. There were a total of 19 dishes, including appetizers and sushi, so each dish costs only 263 yen. The cost performance is overwhelmingly good, like a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. The appetizers were all of high quality and made me want to come back for more. As for the sushi, the ingredients and seasoning were good, but I found the vinegar in the rice a bit too strong for my liking. This might be a matter of personal preference, so those who like it may enjoy it. Overall, it was a restaurant that I would definitely want to visit again.

It's my father's first death anniversary. We had a meal with the couple who helped us a lot in the neighborhood association, and the only place with delicious food is here. We made a reservation for the 5,000 yen course for 4 people at 12:00 on Sunday. No customers before us, no customers after us. I ordered a beer, while the other 3 had tea. The dishes included: - Raw octopus - Raw tuna - Simmered Alfonsino - Nigiri sushi with soy sauce, scallop, shrimp, and sea urchin - Chawanmushi - Mackerel and tuna sushi - Scallop sushi (colorful sesame seeds on top) - Purple sea urchin sushi - Sardine fish ball soup. The colorful sesame seeds on top of the scallop sushi were something new to me! I'll try to find them myself. The sashimi was all fresh, and all 4 of us were very satisfied. We spent 1 and a half hours there. The total payment was around 23,000 yen for 4 people. My mother is moving, so I will be commuting to Noboribetsu every other weekend for the next 2 months. Hang in there, mom! Hang in there, me!

It's a bit far if you go from Noboribetsu Onsen town by rental car. It might be better to go on the way to Muroran. The sushi is delicious without any complaints. The rice is sweet and the fish is fresh. If you don't consider the transportation cost, I think it's a good value.

3rd visit. This time, celebrating my birthday with my mother. How many times am I going to celebrate my birthday, haha. We visited without a reservation on Sunday at 12 pm, and since the curtain was out, we sat at a table for two. They only serve omakase menu for both lunch and dinner, and they only open for lunch on Sundays. I started with a beer for 500 yen (just for me), a cold Asahi Super Dry in a glass. The appetizer was boiled tsubu in oden style for 3000 yen. The omakase sushi included tuna, bonito, surf clam, red clam, crab, squid, two types of white fish, sea urchin, salmon roe, and anago. This time, the sushi was a bit loose and would come apart when picked up with chopsticks, so I had to eat with my hands. But the ingredients were all fresh and delicious. I had another beer (^^)b. Oh, there wasn't a separate dish included in the course this time. Finally, the usual miso soup with shrimp heads. I also had a chawanmushi for 500 yen, which was filled with shrimp, edamame, shiitake mushrooms, and mitsuba, piping hot. Before, my father used to make chawanmushi for us on New Year's Eve, but now my mother has no intention of making it. In our family, chawanmushi has become something we eat out. I have no intention of making it either, haha. We stayed for less than an hour and paid around 10,000 yen for the two of us. Luckily, we didn't have to wait long to eat this time. It's a restaurant where it's better to make a reservation for both lunch and dinner.

Last time was my father's 49th day memorial service. It was so delicious that this time, I went with my mother for her birthday. We made a reservation for 6:00 PM on Saturday and arrived 10 minutes early. There were 3 customers before us and 5 customers after us. We reserved a small private room with a sunken kotatsu table. Even though it was a room for 4 people, we occupied it with just the two of us. We ordered the "Seasonal Chef's Selection Nigiri for 3000 yen", which included 9 pieces of nigiri sushi, a small side dish, and a soup. This restaurant offers different sets for the "counter" and "non-counter" seats. I ordered a beer in a glass mug - Asahi Super Dry for 500 yen. The sake appetizer was "simmered tsubu" and the sushi was served in three rounds. The first round included "matsukawa, honmaguro, aji, hotate" on blue painted plates for two. The second round had "botan ebi, menegi, maguro, tamago" served individually on brown pottery. The final round had "uni, ikura" served in a glass boat-shaped dish. The sushi melted in my mouth and each piece had a rich flavor with thick cuts of fish. I tried menegi for the first time and it was crunchy and delicious! Even though we were supposed to have 9 pieces, we ended up with 10 pieces, which was a nice surprise. The small side dish was "crab, hokki clam, scallop with egg" and the soup was "shrimp and leek white miso soup". Everything was delicious, so we ordered more beer. We also ordered additional dishes which arrived in between the sushi courses. The steamed egg custard for 500 yen had shrimp, chestnut, shiitake mushroom, edamame, and trefoil. It was hot and tasty! I later noticed they had "abalone steamed egg custard for 900 yen". We also ordered the chicken karaage for 700 yen, which had a well-seasoned coating and was crispy and not greasy. It was hot, crispy, and the meat was tender. We spent 1 hour at the restaurant and the total bill for two people was exactly 10,000 yen. Even though the restaurant is run by the chef and his mother, so we were prepared for a longer wait, the food arrived promptly within an hour. Afterward, we relaxed at home with some red wine while watching a show about Asahikawa.

I heard about this place from a friend and went with two other people. We had the seasonal omakase sushi, chawanmushi, potato salad, tsubu sashimi, several beers, and a few glasses of sake, which came to a total of 17,450 yen. The main highlight was the seasonal omakase sushi set, which we all thoroughly enjoyed. The sushi was served in multiple rounds, each with a unique touch that kept us excited for what was coming next. The portion size was satisfying as well. Two of us shared the chawanmushi, tsubu sashimi, and potato salad, and everything was delicious. I made a reservation in advance, which I recommend doing. It was a long time since I had such tasty sushi, and my friends are already asking to go back. Next time, I plan to sit at the counter.

I think it's a good restaurant that makes good use of ingredients. I wonder if they use traditional Edo-style preparation? When I visited, the fresh sea urchin was excellent. It was served with salt instead of soy sauce.

The sushi rice is fluffy. High-end!

After my father's 49th day memorial service, my mother and I were a bit hesitant to enter a sushi restaurant that we couldn't see inside. However, after reading a review by Usano Mama, we felt reassured and excited to visit. We arrived on a Saturday night at 6 pm and there was only one customer for takeout and 12 customers in total. We didn't make a reservation and sat at the counter. I started with a beer, Asahi Super Dry for 500 yen. The appetizer was a mix of crab and surf clam. We ordered the chef's choice sushi for 3500 yen, with the fish already seasoned so you only need soy sauce if needed. Each piece was served one by one, including shrimp, tuna, sea urchin, and more, all fresh and delicious. I added another beer and we also tried a side dish of okra and eggplant simmered in a red dish, and whale sashimi served in a shell-shaped dish, which was incredibly tasty. The meal ended with a miso soup made from shrimp heads, which was rich and flavorful. We also added a steamed egg custard with shrimp, chestnut, ginkgo nuts, and mitsuba for 500 yen, all of which were delicious. We spent 1 hour and 20 minutes there and paid a total of 10,800 yen for two people, which felt like a great deal for the quality of the food. The restaurant had one chef and two staff members, and while we were lucky with our timing, other customers who came after us might have had to wait. Be prepared for a potential wait, but it's definitely worth it.

This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend about three years ago. I tried to go once, but it was closed. When I called to make a lunch reservation, I found out they only serve dinner. Eventually, I heard that they were listed in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand. The menu offers a 3000 yen "chef's choice" course and a 2000 yen "sushi only" option. The chef's choice includes a variety of dishes, including sushi and other small plates, while the sushi only option focuses solely on sushi. I opted for the sushi only option because I have specific food preferences. The chef accommodated my dislikes for ikura and shiny things. The meal consisted of scallop, shrimp, tuna, surf clam, simmered abalone with vinegar rice, mantis shrimp, flounder marinated in kelp, mackerel, crab, miso soup, tekka maki, eel, sea urchin, and tamagoyaki. The standout dish was the fresh and tender surf clam. The scallop and flounder were also delicious. The crab was a bit too overpowering for my taste. The abalone was interesting and would pair well with sake. The miso soup was a bit too strong for my liking. The eel was prepared differently than usual, with a unique texture. The chef is still experimenting with the preparation of the eel, so it may vary in the future. Overall, the fish had strong flavors and were pre-brushed with soy sauce, making them a bit salty. The restaurant is located near Horobetsu Station, and I think they could attract more customers by offering a more affordable lunch menu. The restaurant only offers the chef's choice course, which may be intimidating for some, but the quality of the food and the freshness of the fish make it a good value for the price. The chef's skill and attention to detail make it a great dining experience, especially for younger diners. I recommend this place for special occasions.

There is a shop near JR Horobetsu Station in Chuocho, Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido. I wonder when it opened? The interior is very beautiful. When I left it to the chef's choice, each dish came out one by one. It was enjoyable to savor each dish, and they were delicious! The sushi rice was already seasoned with soy sauce, so you could eat it as it is without worrying about putting too much soy sauce. The owner seemed young but had a strong commitment to sushi and seemed skilled. Below are the dishes I tried: Sweet shrimp, scallop, crab, rainbow trout, tuna, sea bream, salmon (changed to "kohada" due to sold out), conger eel (Edo-style), abalone. The conger eel was specially sourced from various places to ensure it was small and tender, as prolonged cooking would diminish its flavor. The owner had a strong commitment to the conger eel. It was tender and delicious! All the dishes were delicious, but the conger eel was the best! And the rainbow trout was delicious too. It made me want to have some sashimi (laughs). It was a great restaurant, so I will definitely go back again.

★Bib Gourmand★