I have received bento boxes at various ceremonies, but this was my first time visiting the actual restaurant! I heard that Mimaru is a place where the menu is not fixed, and you leave it up to the chef. For a family gathering, we chose the 7,000 yen course. The meal included multiple dishes and a three-tiered bento box filled to the brim. We were told we could eat the bento box there or take it home if we couldn't finish it, with a furoshiki provided for wrapping. For drinks, there were alcoholic options, non-alcoholic options like oolong tea, soda, cola, and juice. I chose oolong tea and later had orange juice, both served in bottles. The meal started with eel and abalone, and the eel was incredibly delicious! The beef sukiyaki was served with beaten egg, and it was quite filling and tasty. The sashimi platter included daikon radish and myoga, with shiso leaves for added flavor. The grilled ayu fish was tender and flavorful. The chawanmushi with plenty of crab on top was another favorite. Dessert was matcha ice cream with sweetened beans. The three-tiered bento box had a variety of dishes like fried foods, simmered dishes, and thick omelette. I couldn't finish it all, so I took some home. Although I only had soft drinks, I tried my husband's sake, which was strong and impressive. Each dish had its own unique touch and was delicious. I ended up gaining 1.5kg from just this dinner alone, but it was worth it. It's nice to visit a restaurant that you don't often get to go to for family gatherings. I hope to have the opportunity to come back again in the future!

Everything I eat here is delicious. I was introduced to this place by a classmate, and every dish I try is amazing. The salads are especially outstanding. I've been to various high-end restaurants, but nothing compares to the taste here. Whether it's meat or sashimi, the chef's special of the day is always top-notch. When I come here, I start with beer and then crave sake to go with the delicious food that keeps coming out. If I ever visit Bihoro again, I will definitely come back here. It's the best. It's a shame they don't accept credit cards.

This evening's drinking party was planned to attend the "Abashiri Bar" event, but my reaction didn't seem favorable, so my wife suggested, "Shall we go to Bihoro for drinks?" via LINE. The first candidate she suggested was "Shun no Aji Miharu," located in the bustling area of Bihoro. The name of the restaurant is "Miharu," so it's a bit subtle, right? If it were "Oharu," I wouldn't go, but if it's "Miharu," I thought, "Maybe it's okay!" I made a reservation. When I arrived, they didn't ask for a name, but the staff recognized me from the phone call. We were seated at the counter. I told them to surprise me with the menu. We started with a toast of beer. The first dish was "Simmered Conger Eel," which was unexpectedly sweet at first but delicious as you continued eating. They served clams from Nemuro, which were huge and packed with meat. I've had clams from Akkeshi before, so I wasn't too surprised by the size. I ended up giving most of them to my wife, who happily ate them. The dish "Winter Melon" had an elegant taste. It wasn't particularly delicious, but it was rare around here. The sashimi platter included whale meat, which they had caught recently in Abashiri. Abashiri usually catches minke whales, but this year they caught local whales through research whaling. The whale meat was a bit disappointing in texture and taste. After the meal, a fisherman gave us whale bacon, which was delicious. The next dish was fried "Menme" chicken, which was double-fried and very tasty. We also had scallop and tuna belly sushi, which were delicious. The meal ended with a cute squid rice dish and clam soup. The sake was served cold, and we lost count of how many cups we had. The bill came out to be around 16,000 yen, which felt a bit expensive considering the lack of a menu. The atmosphere with four other customers was enjoyable, even though the stories were not true.