A long-established fugu restaurant in Asahikawa. You can enjoy delicious fugu dishes such as tessa, karaage, fugu hot pot, and zosui. I don't know of any famous fugu restaurants in Susukino or Hakodate where you can eat well-known fugu. Therefore, even if you want to try fugu that is increasing in catches in Hokkaido, it's hard to think of a place to go. The stable taste that is said to be the best place to eat fugu in Asahikawa may not be as good as the famous restaurants in western Japan, but I think it's a valuable restaurant where you can eat delicious fugu in Hokkaido.

Appetizers: Boiled blowfish skin, simmered sweet potatoes, and simmered oysters. Chawanmushi: A delicate dish with ginkgo nuts, not too sweet, and a refined dashi flavor. Tessa: (Forgot to take a picture) A generous serving, with boiled blowfish skin that adds to the overall deliciousness. Blowfish tempura: Lightly salted, allowing you to fully enjoy the texture and flavor of the blowfish. Tetchiri: Delicious, but starting to feel quite full by this point, yet the food is so good you can't stop. Finishing with a porridge filled with blowfish broth, a perfect way to end the meal. I toasted with a beer, enjoyed two cups of fin sake, and two bottles of pour sake. Everything was great, thank you for the meal.

I indulged in French cuisine for lunch yesterday, and today I am having a Japanese meal with fugu as a course, which feels like a punishment (laughs). The meal includes fugu sashimi, chawanmushi, tempura, fugu hot pot, zousui, pickles, and dessert. To lift my spirits, I also ordered some fugu sake. It's amazing! ^^ I have had fugu for dinner in another place before, and I felt like I was in a dream, but the memories came flooding back this time. And yet, including alcohol, it was less than 4,000 yen. I felt so grateful. It's not just because it's affordable, but I definitely want to visit again to enjoy fugu.

I visited this restaurant for the first time for a fugu (blowfish) kaiseki meal, and every dish was delicious. From fugu sashimi and fugu tempura to simmered dishes, grilled dishes, and crab sashimi, everything was great. And all of this, plus all-you-can-drink, for just a little over 5,000 yen. It almost feels too good to be true. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

It was a shop that seemed unrelated to me, but when I decided to go for lunch, I was very satisfied with the reasonable prices. Next time, I want to try the blowfish cuisine. This time, I had the monthly course for 2,000 yen (excluding tax), which included sashimi, salad, steamed egg custard, grilled sea bream, crab rice, and for dessert, yuzu sherbet. It was all very delicious!

Used for a year-end party at work. ✲Service & Atmosphere✲ We were led to a spacious tatami room on the second floor. It was crowded due to the year-end party season, and everyone seemed well-off. The building had a luxurious feel but also a sense of warmth due to its age. The service was efficient and brisk, with a lady who seemed to be the proprietress working diligently. ✲Food✲ We had a course menu featuring various fugu dishes, from sashimi to fried dishes, all of which were exquisite. The fugu fin sake was aromatic and delightful. However, the amount and variety of the course were quite limited. We were excited for fugu cuisine but ended up feeling a bit unsatisfied due to the small portions. I learned that high-quality fugu cuisine is meant to be savored slowly and delicately. ✲Overall✲ The food quality was undeniably high. While I'm not sure about the going rate for fugu cuisine, it was definitely on the expensive side compared to regular restaurants. Unless you have a refined palate for fugu, it may be best to save this place for entertaining clients or special occasions. I heard they also offer a value lunch menu, which I'm curious about.

Located on the outskirts of Sanroku Street, this restaurant specializes in fugu cuisine. Despite being surrounded by bars, it appears quiet during the day. Although it may seem expensive, they have a lunch menu displayed outside and offer lunch service until 3pm. With plenty of seating, it's unlikely to be fully booked. The seating is spacious and semi-private. The lunch options include a 4-tier crab course and a 2-tier fugu course. Opting for the Snow course at 1620 yen (1500 yen before tax), I enjoyed a salad followed by a subtle crab chawanmushi. The crab chawanmushi contained both chestnuts and ginkgo nuts, which was unique. Next, the deep-fried crab shell arrived, to be dipped in a spicy broth. Although a spoon was necessary, the broth was delicious. The main dish of rice cooked in a pot was decent but lacked a bold flavor. Finally, a yuzu sherbet capped off the meal. Overall, the meal was gentle in flavor and satisfying, but slightly lacking in impact for some. The lunch set was reasonably priced and card payment was accepted. The lunch service until 3pm allowed for a leisurely dining experience. I look forward to trying the fugu course for lunch next time.

After my child's graduation ceremony, I visited this restaurant twice for lunch. It has been over a year since my last visit. In addition to set courses, they also offer a wide variety of a la carte dishes that are tempting. I would love to go back if I have the chance! We went with three people, but it was nice that even one person could enjoy the all-you-can-drink option. The individual dish of sea bream rice, not part of the set course, is incredibly delicious.

Is this the only place for fugu in Asahikawa?

Asahikawa 3rd Street, 5th block. A high-end restaurant located in a corner of Sanroku Street where you can enjoy blowfish at night. I found out that they offer lunch on TripAdvisor and decided to give it a try in February, but they were not serving lunch at that time. However, when I passed by this time, I noticed that they were open for lunch. There is parking available at the corner. So, I decided to enter the restaurant. Upon entering, there was a staircase on the left, and the hostess was coming down from there. It was before 1 pm, so the restaurant was quiet. I was guided to a private room on the right, which was a four-person sunken kotatsu-style private room. I took off my shoes and entered. First, I looked at the menu. They only offer crab or blowfish lunch sets, ranging from 1000 yen to 3000 yen, which is not too expensive. I chose the 1500 yen Yuki course. The hostess informed me that the kettle rice would take about 15 minutes. I was impressed by the attention to detail, such as the fully carpeted sunken kotatsu. It was interesting that even the counter seats required taking off shoes. As I looked around, I was served a salad in a glass bowl with homemade dressing that had a slightly strong taste, perhaps from mustard. Next, I was served chawanmushi, which was piping hot as it was freshly made. It contained shiitake mushrooms, mitsuba, chicken, ginkgo nuts, and chestnuts, but I couldn't find any "su" (vinegar). It was slightly soft, with a subtle dashi flavor and modest egg content. Then, I had deep-fried crab shell. I was surprised by the size, as it was piled high. When I opened the crispy coating with chopsticks, I found crab meat, egg, and similar ingredients to the chawanmushi. Just as I finished, the crab kettle rice arrived. It came with miso soup and pickles. When I opened the lid, a fragrant aroma of crab and dashi wafted out. After letting it steam for a bit, I scooped it into a bowl... Oh, a nice crispy layer formed! It was a gentle and blissful moment enjoying the delicious flavor. Finally, I called the hostess for dessert. Yuzu sherbet was served, leaving a refreshing taste in my mouth. For 1500 yen, the meal was quite satisfying. This restaurant is often used for business entertainment in the evenings, so it may have a slightly higher threshold. However, for lunch, you can enjoy dishes made with carefully selected ingredients at this high-end restaurant at a reasonable price. Highly recommended.

I used it for a banquet. I knew it had been around for a long time, but it was my first time. It is perfect for banquets as it has private rooms. Probably with this course. Probably because someone else made the reservation. Being able to taste blowfish sashimi, hairy crab (with miso), and tai meshi all at once is great, and on this day we also had grilled yellowtail, simmered kogori, and more. There was a variety of dishes served little by little. The individual serving style is also polite, and with the price of 5000 yen for food and all-you-can-drink, it can be said to have a very high cost performance. The restaurant seems to be focusing on banquets, as it is also registered on coupon sites. The atmosphere of the restaurant is not noisy, the food is meticulous, and it is a place where you can spend a relaxing time, making it useful for entertaining or family gatherings. If you are looking for that kind of atmosphere, you may not need all-you-can-drink, and you may be able to enjoy a higher course. Personally, I was happy with the simmered kogori and grilled yellowtail, and the crab miso was delicious, but rather than each dish, I was satisfied with the course as a whole.

This is the first restaurant that comes to mind when it comes to eating blowfish in Asahikawa. The restaurant is clean, with a few small raised seating areas on the first floor that can accommodate 4-5 people each. There are also several private rooms on the second floor, making it suitable for gatherings and parties. The staff at the restaurant are friendly and attentive. I recently enjoyed a blowfish course meal with my family. It included appetizers, blowfish sashimi, deep-fried blowfish, and delicious grilled blowfish milt. The blowfish hot pot and porridge were satisfying, and we even asked for a refill of the fin sake because it was so good. The dessert was also delightful. Every dish had a delicate and delicious flavor. In addition to blowfish dishes, I also recommend trying the local Hokkaido cuisine, which makes good use of Hokkaido's ingredients. The blowfish course meal starts at 8000 yen, but there is also a great value chef's choice course starting at 3800 yen. This is my favorite Japanese restaurant in Asahikawa.

I had fugu for the first time at this restaurant. Since then, I have tried fugu at various other places, but I feel that this restaurant offers a truly authentic experience. I have only had it in a course meal, but the simmered fugu here is exquisite! Of course, the grilled dishes, sashimi, and porridge are also delicious, but I absolutely love the simmered fugu. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, and you can relax quietly. The parking lot is spacious, making it a great choice for a slightly luxurious lunch. It is also conveniently located near the bustling area, so it's a good option for a second round of drinks.

In Asahikawa, they hold a "Drunk Cherry Blossom Party" twice a year where you can purchase a ticket for 3500 yen and enjoy one drink and a set of dishes at three participating restaurants. Even though it's called the cherry blossom party, you can also hop around in the fall. Unfortunately, I was a bit late to start and the event was sold out before I could visit the new restaurants I had planned to. So, I decided to revisit the most worthwhile restaurant among the participants. I managed to slide in just in time before closing, and although there was no special menu, I quickly ordered a hot sake. They lit a match and heated it up for me, and I enjoyed the aromatic drink. It's an event that I only attend on occasion, and I observed a young couple next to me enjoying hopping around the restaurants. I, on the other hand, surprisingly kept to myself. I ordered the blowfish sashimi, savoring the crunchy texture of the meat and the chewy skin which I don't usually get to taste. Then, the hot blowfish tempura was served, and the crispy texture was irresistible. The elderly owner of the restaurant is said to be the oldest among the participants in the Drunk Cherry Blossom Party. I hope he continues to work hard for a long time.

Let's try participating in the event called "Sakura Sakekai" for the first time♪ It will be held from 5/15 to 5/18. Choose 3 out of 9 participating restaurants and enjoy hopping between them with a pre-sale ticket for 3500 yen. It might be a bit hectic, right? It starts at 5 pm! First stop - it's been years since I had blowfish... You can choose your alcohol from the event menu. Of course, I went for the blowfish fin sake♪ Served hot! Let's have them light it up with a match and blow off the alcohol (flame). The crispy blowfish fins have a delicious flavor, so tasty! You can drink as much as you want (´艸｀*) Next up is the blowfish sashimi! It's a small portion because it's an event, but it's light and delicious♪ Although, it's a bit thickly sliced. Maybe they cut corners because it's an event? The skin is chewy and refreshing♬ The blowfish tempura is also event-style, right? It's mostly just the bones, with a little bit of meat attached. Still delicious though♪ The texture is great, isn't it? While worrying if the next restaurant is crowded, the alcohol evaporated in no time =3 So I ordered another blowfish fin sake!!! This place offers cheap all-you-can-drink for 1500 yen, including the blowfish fin sake. How about the individual dishes? It's time to move on to the next place♪