[Favorite Izakaya (Hokkaido / Tohoku)] Today's stay is in Nakashibetsu. Enjoyed a warm, slimy hot spring at Hotel Marue, then headed to an izakaya. Fireworks are going off. Some people are walking around in yukatas. Unfortunately, many izakayas seem to be closed due to the Obon period. Using my instincts as a seasoned drinker, I entered "Jubei". It's an izakaya with a counter and a raised tatami area. Started with a beer after the bath. The beer was accompanied by zangi, which is fried chicken. It seems he is not the strongest man in Russia with the nickname of Red Cyclone. Next, had sashimi. It's understandable since they are not fishing during Obon. Changed to a new sake called Shinsei. Is it around the time when the fireworks end? Families are coming in one after another. It feels like a local eatery and izakaya. Well, let's finish up early today. Thank you for the meal! "Jubei" Nakashibetsu-cho, Hokkaido Odori Kita 1-13 18:00-26:00, Closed on Tuesdays

When traveling to a new place, it can be difficult to find a good restaurant. In such situations, izakayas can be very helpful as they are usually easy to find. I went to an izakaya near my accommodation for the first time. Today, I think I'll try the grilled fish set meal. The prices range from 900 yen to 1300 yen. "What kind of fish is in the grilled fish set meal?" "It's Atka mackerel and it's 1300 yen." It turned out to be the most expensive option. Let's see what this Atka mackerel is like. While waiting for the meal, I noticed a sign on the high wall of the sunken kotatsu seating area that said "One free soft drink for customers who have a certain pachinko parlor's membership card." I couldn't see the text clearly from where I was sitting. This kind of situation is somewhat familiar to me after using food review websites for a long time. The Atka mackerel set meal arrived. The size and thickness of the fish were just right. However, if the grilled Atka mackerel is priced between 800 yen and 1000 yen, then paying 1300 yen for it may not offer the best value for money. But I guess that's to be expected at an izakaya. I hope the fish has a good amount of fat and tastes delicious like a regular Atka mackerel dish at home.