I stayed overnight at Tokachi River Onsen in Otobe Town, Hokkaido. Thanks to a reservation by a local resident, I was able to use the "Hokkaido Resident Discount" which offers a 5,000 yen discount on accommodation fees over 10,000 yen, as well as a 2,000 yen "Hokkaido Support Coupon" that can be used during the travel period. Although I was happy about this, the coupon can only be used for the basic two days of the trip, adding a mission to use it up. First, I went to the popular Yanagizuki Suite Pia Garden, but couldn't use up the coupon, so I ended up at the reliable Rokkatei. It has been a while since I visited this store. I used to work at a nearby workplace about 20 years ago. Rokkatei has three directly operated stores in Obihiro - the main store, Nishi Sanjo store, and this Rokkatei Garden store, which is the most difficult to find. It may seem easy to find along a busy street with a median strip, but surrounded by trees, it can be easy to miss while driving. Is this a common experience at Rokkatei? Be careful when visiting (^_-) Upon entering the premises, you will see the majestic green triangular roof of the store. Inside the store, there is a sales space in the front and a high ceiling. Towards the back, there is a tea room with a garden view, creating a relaxing space where you can have tea. However, I didn't have time for that this time, so I mainly bought my favorite "Ohirahara" and some sweets and chocolates that I don't usually buy at lightning speed. I actually wanted to buy Rokkatei's sweet potato snacks, but it seems they were sold out... Ohirahara is a simple madeleine with plenty of Hokkaido butter. The moment you open the package, a buttery aroma fills the air~(*´▽｀*) It has a moist and fluffy texture, a rich buttery flavor, and a gentle taste that is truly unique. Simple yet satisfying, it's a one-of-a-kind treat that you won't get tired of eating! It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

The art museum of Rokkatei was closed, so I went to Rokkatei Garten instead. It is located along a main road, but in a perfect residential area. The inside of the shop has a high roof and feels pleasant. I immediately went to the cafe. The chairs had cushions with Rokkatei's wrapping paper pattern on them. So cute! You can see the garden through the large glass windows, creating a very open feeling. I saw a squirrel running outside the window. So cute! I was surprised by the limited edition soft serve ice cream. It was the most delicious soft serve I've ever had. It was rich, with a refined sweetness and very smooth. Truly Hokkaido. Truly Obihiro. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Orange Chocolate (330 yen) - A surefire combination of orange and chocolate, a golden duo! Gâteau Frais (330 yen) - Enjoy the crunchy texture of the small candies on top of this sweet and sour cake♪ Sakura Cake (330 yen) - Surprising vividness of sakura fragrance! An interesting cake with red beans hidden in the sponge♪ Rare Cheesecake (350 yen) - It was delicious but I forgot to take notes!

The menu at Rokkatei Tea Room changes every month. This month, they have started a morning service at the Sapporo main store and Obihiro Garden store. The morning service is available from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. I visited the store and tried their Popover with coffee and salad. The Popover was delicious, filled with homemade potato salad. The coffee was rich and flavorful, and they even offered real cream for it. The salad had burdock, lettuce, and chives, with a dressing from their affiliated restaurant. Overall, the experience was great, and I also tried their seaweed daifuku, which was fragrant and delicious.

Rokkatei's cafe has been quite famous for a long time, but many people may not know that they have started serving breakfast. Only two stores, the North store in Sapporo and the Garden store in Obihiro, have started serving breakfast since last year. I had a croissant (with strawberry jam for 200 yen), a vegetable salad (burdock on this day for 300 yen), and coffee (120 yen) for a total of 620 yen. The vegetable salad and coffee are refillable, which is great. The croissant was crispy and fragrant when freshly baked, and it went well with the strawberry jam and coffee. The salad is served with Rokkatei's original dressing called Hyakki dressing, but wait, it tastes different? Upon closer inspection, I found that there was chives mixed in. Chives in a salad? That's a first for me, but I didn't mind its unique flavor. The breakfast hours are from 9:00-10:30, which may be a bit late for breakfast, but it's nice to have more options. If you find fast food or coffee chain breakfasts lacking, Rokkatei's breakfast is perfect for you. The service at Rokkatei is also reliable. This breakfast at Rokkatei has been featured on TV and the internet, so there are days when there are lines in Sapporo.

This is Rokkatei in Nishi Tokachi. This time it's for lunch. The interior of the restaurant is as bright and comfortable as always. I ordered the "Chihiro-style Hayashi Rice for 1,200 yen" and also asked for a "coffee for 400 yen". It's nice to be able to get a coffee refill. The Hayashi Rice that arrived shortly after was refined and flavorful, befitting the price, and was said to be passed down directly from the chef at the "Restaurant Home" located on the upper floor of Rokkatei's main store. Next time, I would like to try the beef stew as well! Thank you for the meal!

This is Rokkatei in Nishi-Obihiro. I didn't know they offered a morning menu. Customers started coming in one after another when they opened at 9 am. They offer free refills for coffee for 120 yen, vegetable salad for 300 yen, Kuppeporoshiri for 300 yen, and Rokka no Mori yogurt for 200 yen. I ordered all of them, totaling 920 yen. First, I poured my own coffee into a cup. I got a refill! I also served myself some vegetable salad. I got a refill! The yogurt was sweet and easy to eat. The main dish, Kuppeporoshiri, arrived. The bread was crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. It was cooked with lentils, bacon, tomatoes, and cheese. It was quite light and delicious. I tried sandwiching the salad in between bites. If I thought I was getting full, I could just get more salad. It was a healthy breakfast that left me feeling full without being too heavy. You can also order cakes from the shop, but I was completely satisfied with just this. I recommend having breakfast at Rokkatei in their bright and cheerful atmosphere! Thank you for the meal!

I saw on SNS that you can eat Christmas-themed cakes in the store, so I went there right away! The interior of the store was decorated for Christmas! There were Santa Claus figures here and there, and Santa hats were placed on the chairs, making it extra cute! Here's what I ordered: - Beef stew and rice (1300 yen) - Tomohiro-style hashed beef and rice (1200 yen) - Santa comes to town (600 yen) I went around 2:30 PM, and more and more customers came to eat cakes, but not many stayed for a long time, so the turnover rate seemed fast. For the beef stew, you could choose between bread or rice! I love rice, so I chose rice, and it went really well with the beef stew. The Christmas-themed dessert "Santa comes to town" was a gateau chocolat with strawberries and strawberry sauce, beautifully decorated on the plate with a chocolate star on top. It's shaped like a Christmas tree, perfect for this season. It's a good size even for children to enjoy! The food came out quickly after ordering, which was very much appreciated! Thank you for the delicious meal!

I visited the store in October 2022, and at this time of year, Halloween-themed sweets are also on display. I purchased the classic Marusei butter sand and strawberry chocolate, and they are delicious as always. Rokkatei is a reliable sweet shop where you can buy anything without worrying about it being a disappointment!

The word "waning moon" is very good. It means a moon that is diminishing. It conveys a sense of shimmering, like water filled to the brim. On the other hand, the word "waning moon" is not as common as "waning moon," and I only recently learned that it exists as the opposite of "waning moon." The image of a waning moon can be eerie, as shown in the poem "The Waning Moon" by the English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. The interpretation by ameblo blogger poem2623 is particularly impressive. They link the imagery of the waning moon to a mystery novel and the collapsing backdrop of the times, providing a great interpretation and translation. Unfortunately, I can't comment on ameblo posts if you're not a user, so I've linked it without permission. https://ameblo.jp/poe-262/entry-12595800957.html For me, my father was like a waning moon. Always present in the sky, yet unable to show his presence during the day. He did not emit light himself, but only appeared through the reflection of the sun. Therefore, he only appeared before us on nights when the surrounding light was lost. As far as I know, he was always in a bad mood. He alternated between grandiose speech and delusions, spreading abuse and violence. My mother, as a faithful satellite to my father, continued to amplify and reflect his pale light. The curse of the moon, the madness of the moon. It seemed only a matter of time before alcohol soaked his mind, corroded his nerves, and turned him into a wreck. ... A waning moon, a disappearing moon. The image of my father is becoming increasingly vague in my mind. He, who was never called by name, my absent father. The warmth of my father to me was only a slight body temperature felt through a coat. ... Only once. As the hallucinatory image of my father fades, I started my activities in this food SNS. And I met a reviewer who seemed like a painted ideal male image... or a father figure. He seemed condescending but was actually kind. He provided guidance to the reviewers he came in contact with, taught them recipes, and watched over their activities with concern. He was like a mentor in food enlightenment activities. Because it's an SNS, there is no reward. It's an act of kindness without compensation. Such people exist too. Reflexively, I look back on my father. He was unable to teach others anything except by abusing and dominating the weak to feel his own superiority. As I sink into a sea of tears and bite my fist, I look up at the endless sky. Will I live until I become an adult? I thought so when I was young, but I'm still alive. I escaped the gravitational pull of the moon and ran away. Eventually, I began to taste food, feel pain, and gradually learn to smile... Time passed. The shining moon is still there. It lingers in my heart and comes chasing during difficult times. It presses its face against the window, sticking to it. I dreamed of my parents, demanding to be let into the room. ... It's terrifying. I'm still bound. That's what's terrifying. ... The curtain fell in an unexpected way. I was informed of the disappearance of the pale moon through official documents. The image of my father blurred, faded, and continued to disappear... and then. Forever, the moon that will never return. Place a confection similar to the waxing moon on the palm of your hand. Taste it well. Beneath the sweet and sour taste, a hint of bitterness seeps through.

This is a famous local shop that I don't often visit. It's not that I don't like it, in fact, I love it (lol). It's always crowded, and if I go, I end up buying things I shouldn't, so I usually pretend to forget about it and live my life (lol). This time, a friend tempted me with food talk (lol). While doing some research, I got sidetracked and found a passionate diary of a Rokkatei fan. They told me about it, and now I'm feeling hungry in the middle of the night (lol). The branch I'm talking about is located in a residential area in Nishi-Obihiro, and compared to the main store and the Nishi-Sanjo branch in Obihiro city, it seems to have a higher percentage of local customers. Facing the busy Keibajo Street, they have succeeded in giving a quiet impression by setting up a fence and greenery in the courtyard. The clean interior is quiet, so maybe soundproofing has been done. In the cafe attached to the confectionery shop (it can't be called a cafe, not a coffee shop, just a cafe... the atmosphere is unique), you can enjoy seasonal sweets and pizza. The limited edition pizza from January to February 2021 was shrimp and trefoil. I love trefoil! I also love shrimp! It's finished lightly with a special sauce, as mentioned on the official website. As someone who doesn't eat out often, if I'm too slow, the menu items will disappear! I went flying with the friend who dragged me into the food talk. The last order is at 3:30 pm. I often forget and rush there, only to find it closed (lol). There are many things that interest me, like the beef stew, but the most intriguing seasonal menu includes: - Shrimp and trefoil pizza - Onion soup in a pie crust - Hot cheesecake. The soup is piping hot, and the pizza is crispy and fragrant. When you smell the good butter, it feels like THE Rokkatei! The onion soup had a lot of onions, the taste was normal, but it might be good as an appetizer. And just as the pizza didn't arrive, the dessert cheesecake came! Since it was cold season, it was nice and warm. It was fluffy and fluffy. The taste was normal, maybe the cheese and lemon flavors were slightly conflicting...? Perhaps I felt the lemon scent more strongly because it was warm? This subtle balance is also a unique combination that you won't find in other stores. Rokkatei, I don't think cheesecake is your specialty (⌒-⌒; ) Next time, I think I'll try a different dessert, but by the time I revisit, I'll probably have forgotten and ordered it again (lol). "Mansaku," which has recently undergone a transformation from Japanese sweets to Western sweets, using lemon-scented madeleines, was delicious. The strawberry parfait I've had a few times before was also delicious. The small portion is perfect for someone like me who shouldn't eat too many sweets. The quality of the whipped cream is good, and the fact that it's not too much is nice. With plenty of seasonal fruits, it's quite healthy. The summer limited parfait with fresh large blueberries was very delicious (^O^) Now, even after finishing the cake, the pizza still hasn't arrived. Huh? As we waited, they apologized and gave us each a Marusei biscuit. It seems there was a mistake in the order. These biscuits, which cost around 70 yen, have a nice aroma and taste delicious. It says "Made without shortening" in big letters. Yes, using real butter and such increases the cost of raw materials. However, despite being inexpensive, 40% of all sales are covered by the Marusei Butter Sandwich... Other sweets are almost sold at a loss...!! Σ('◉⌓◉') Rokkatei is known for its strict employee training. The tension that permeates the entire store is what makes Rokkatei the Rokkatei that we common people know (lol). With the design of the store aiming for a compromise between closure and liberation, and the strategic naming of the confectionery deliberately aiming for tackiness, it occupies a very unique position.

I went to Rokkatei Garden Store in Obihiro to buy souvenirs and have tea. I was surprised to find out that the cafe had an early last order time. I barely made it in time for the last order. I ordered the Zenzai Pudding Cake, which came with Zenzai (sweet red bean soup with mochi), tea, and salted kelp. The sweet and sticky red bean paste in the Zenzai was made with crushed beans, giving it a perfect balance of sweetness with a hint of saltiness. The salted kelp added a nice touch to the flavors. The tea was comforting. The Pudding Cake was not like regular pudding, but a combination of pudding and sponge cake. It had the smoothness of pudding, the moistness of sponge cake, and the flavor of whipped cream.

In my wife's hometown, there is a tradition of going to Rokkatei for lunch after visiting the graves. I don't know why it's not "Butadon no Tonda" though. So, we went to "Rokkatei Garden". The place was packed with customers, so we had to wait for about 30 minutes to be seated, and another 30 minutes for our food to arrive. We ended up wondering if it was really necessary to eat here. My wife ordered the Corn Pizza for 860 yen, which was pretty plain in taste. My son seemed to enjoy it though. I ordered the Pizza Toast for 460 yen, which was neither good nor bad. We also got Hotcakes for my son for 600 yen, which didn't taste much different from eating at home. The best part was the Mont Blanc for 285 yen, which was the most delicious item we had. It had a moist cream with a refined sweetness that was easy to enjoy.

On 20/09/18, I had lunch on my day off, enjoying a "Margherita pizza for 840 yen & iced coffee for 300 yen (set price)". It was the last day of summer vacation, even though it was already out of season. I visited Obihiro City to please my parents. I had to return to Asahikawa in the afternoon. For my final lunch, should I go for Indian curry after all? "I want to have anmitsu at Rokkatei!" With this one statement from my grandfather, the curry idea disappeared into the distance... This place used to be called the "Nishi Obihiro Store". It's a favorite place for my parents. The reason is the impressive garden that doesn't seem like it belongs in the city. Unfortunately, it was raining, but I still enjoyed the early autumn greenery. The anmitsu in the café was unfortunately off the menu. My grandfather ordered pudding to lift his spirits. My grandmother had her favorite parfait. As for me, I decided to have pizza as a substitute for lunch. "The Margherita looks delicious," said my grandfather. With the first paper straw, I drank my iced coffee while waiting for the pizza. My parents had already finished their sweets. I finally got the Margherita. The nice smell of cheese stimulated my appetite. "I'm starting to get hungry," said my grandfather. "Should we order another pizza?" But we didn't have time for that anymore. I'll give you half of mine... "Rokkatei always has delicious food," my grandfather said while devouring the pizza. With your appetite, you're already a great food blogger. With that appetite, you can live a long life. Let's have fun dining out again next year as a family. The cost per person this time is calculated based on half of the pizza (laughs). My parents, who are Rokkatei enthusiasts, recommend this street-side store. Please continue to support us. After the meal, my grandmother was looking for a souvenir for her grandchild. "Hey, what's this?" My grandmother's Rokkatei sensor reacted (laughs). Surprisingly, Rokkatei even has potato chips! The staff said they are only available in certain stores. The potato chips are made with only potatoes, salt, and rice oil. When I tried them at home, they had a simple and delicious taste. It's nice that there are no unnecessary ingredients. Thank you for the souvenir, grandmother. You're also a great food blogger.

2020.1 [Usually we review in visit order, but this time we are delivering out of order] For the new year, we are staying at my wife's parents' house in Obihiro. Last year, I had to have a New Year's sleep due to a sore throat, but this year it's a sleep New Year's due to hay fever (;´Д｀) Well~ my runny nose won't stop!! I hope this runny nose will last for a hundred years~♪ Just kidding!! (laughs) How long am I going to live!! (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ Well, I can only cry about it~. Boohoo, just kidding!! (laughs) So, it's "Rokkatei Nishi Obi Store". I bought some limited edition sweets "Hatsugiri" and a few others until January 5th, and decided to go eat lunch as well♪ I bought some underground hay fever medicine, drank it in the car right away, and headed to Rokkatei. But I was so sleepy, so sleepy... (一一) I couldn't stop somewhere, so I quickly returned to my wife's parents' house and took a nap♪ Underground medicine is truly strong in its effects, but also strong in its side effects (laughs) Hatsugiri... 130 yen (tax included). It contains red and white mochi with sweet bean paste inside. The bean paste and mochi are elegant and delicious. Kuro-mame Daifuku... I bought this month's sweet, 120 yen (tax included). The sweet bean paste inside is elegant as well. The texture of the black beans is good♪ Waresenbei... 200g for 380 yen (tax included). Since I hadn't eaten lunch, I ended up eating it instead of bringing it back to Sapporo as planned (-_-;) There are various types of senbei inside, but I still prefer the classic soy sauce senbei♪ Delicious. If you're eating at home, broken senbei is more than enough (*´▽｀*)

"Relaxing Café at Rokkatei Garden in Obihiro, Hokkaido" Mr. Okubo, who runs a "restaurant study support business," is currently in Obihiro. Since I'm here in Obihiro, let's study while enjoying tea at Rokkatei Garden. Let's start with studying pizzas... I ordered the Summer Vegetable Pizza (800 yen) and Salad Pizza (800 yen). The Summer Vegetable Pizza is simple yet delicious. The Salad Pizza has a strong dressing flavor. And most importantly, it's affordable. I also ordered the Strawberry Shortcake and Mont Blanc. They have a light flavor and are also affordable. It was a pleasant and cozy café experience. Rokkatei Garden 22 Nishi 2 Jo Minami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-2472 Phone: 0155-41-6666"

This month's snack shop had a "Assorted 3 Cheese Souffle" which I tried the coffee, apple, and blueberry coffee flavors first (*´ч`*) Yeah, it's hard to explain but it's a cheese souffle with coffee jelly inside (^ω^) The apple was cut quite large, so you can really taste the apple flavor (*^^*) I need to remember to reserve next month's snack shop too!

I went to Rokkatei Garden! Rokkatei has been around since I was a child and is familiar to the locals. It has become a well-known brand in Hokkaido, with stores in Sapporo, Otaru, Hakodate, Asahikawa, Furano, and Kushiro. This store also has a cafe where you can enjoy tea while looking at the garden designed like a forest. Today, I bought Marseille Butter Sand, Sea Foam Cake, Strawberry Choco White, and Choco Milk. They were all delicious as always and make great souvenirs. Thank you, Rokkatei!

The West Sanjo store was extremely crowded, so we went out of our way to the West Obi store. We spent the afternoon with coffee and cake. The "Hot Cheese Cake" had a creamy cheese that melted beautifully. It was delicious. My wife had the "Cassis Panier", both of which were new releases. The free refill coffee was also really delicious. We had a relaxing and enjoyable time.

It's been a while since I visited the Westside store. I spent a relaxing time with pizza. The Quattro Formaggi pizza has a rich cheese flavor. It comes with orange juice for 1100 yen. My wife had free refills of coffee and hotcakes. Sprinkling honey and butter on them made them perfect! For dessert, we tried two new cakes. The Fruit Omelette cake was over 300 yen, a first for Rokkatei cakes. The combination of whipped cream and fruit was lovely. There is plenty of parking available. I highly recommend Rokkatei's suburban store.

The snack shop that releases new items on the 6th of every month had four items in December: Tiramisu, Matcha Pudding Choux, Chocolat Marron, and Red Shiso Ohagi. I'm not a fan of matcha, but I enjoyed it without any bitterness. The Tiramisu was delicious - I love it! The Red Shiso Ohagi had a nice fragrance and was easy to eat. The Chocolat Marron was rich and I needed water while eating it because I couldn't tell what I was eating.