Reservation is necessary, unlike in the past, because it's a popular restaurant for winners. I have used this favorite restaurant in Hakodate for lunch and dinner several times. This time, I stayed at the Higashi Onuma Campground near Lake Onuma, and visited various places in Hakodate such as Gyafuto and Gotokken and a newly Michelin-starred French restaurant. There are so many nostalgic and must-try restaurants in Hakodate that it's hard to decide where to eat. Hakodate, Mori, and Toyama are all great for food lovers, in my opinion. For dinner, I went to a restaurant, and for breakfast, I didn't have much time, so I went to Hasegawa Store. For lunch, I had delicious salt ramen at "Mamesan". I didn't do any sightseeing, just took a bath in Yachigashira. I lived in Hakodate for 12 years, so I know the city well. Next time, I might try a Michelin-starred restaurant. Unfortunately, a famous tempura restaurant closed before I could visit. The babaniku stew is no longer available, but you can still find it in Okhotsk in northern Hokkaido. Locally, they are known for their side dishes and set meals, but for visitors, it's all about babaniku. The quality is unmatched when it comes to stewed babaniku. This time, sea urchin was not in season, so it was not cost-effective. I received two packs of herring salad oil as a gift, which I enjoyed the next day. The moving squid was a bit scarce, but reasonably priced. The geso (squid legs) are best served as sashimi, not as tempura or grilled. You can find them in Sapporo or any izakaya. Geso sashimi can only be found at the morning market. I especially enjoyed the flounder this time, and the cooked dishes were quite delicious. The sake was also very strong. This kind of selection really hits the spot for gourmet lovers. I am not confident in my ability to judge, so I rely on advice from others. The key to finding good food is to avoid out-of-season items and meet good individuals. Seafood is really a matter of luck. This place may be a cheap tourist spot, but don't underestimate it. Are you kidding me? In conclusion, it seems like this place has become a winner, and my high rating may have helped. Unfortunately, they no longer serve babaniku stew or KinKi, which you can find in Otaru. The local cuisine is considered cheap and may be a tourist attraction, but don't underestimate it. As for the extra stuff, since my last visit, they have acquired losing restaurants and opened sister stores in other tourist spots in the city. I'm not impressed by this strategy. They should secure vacant shops in the morning market and open branch stores there. This way, they can attract local customers without reservations and increase profits. Having a branch nearby is crucial. This reminds me of the strategy of Daikokuya in Asahikawa, although their main store has closed now. My request is to "maintain the value of coming to Hakodate" and stop serving KinKi and bring back babaniku stew. By the way, in the previous review, I mentioned that you could smoke a lot, but now it's non-smoking. Damn it, tears.

This is one of the restaurants recommended by a colleague from Hakodate for eating squid. However, it seems that the catch of the day was not good, so they did not have fresh squid available. It's a pity! Based on other reviews, it seems that the definition of fresh squid is strict, so there may be many days when it's not available. Since it is a seafood restaurant, we bravely ate only seafood, and the standout dish of the day was the crab fried rice. The crab meat was generously mixed in, and every bite was filled with the deliciousness of crab. It was delicious! This is something you can only eat in Hokkaido. It is a well-known restaurant, but we were able to easily get a table by making a same-day reservation over the phone. Very grateful for that convenience.

Sea Kobo, located right near Hakodate Station, had a lot of customers both inside and outside with the fish tanks. The staff greeted us warmly and the service was excellent. I wanted to try hokke (Okhotsk Atka mackerel) in Hokkaido, so I didn't hesitate to order it. It was truly delicious - the size, the flavor of the flesh, the richness of the fat, and the aroma of charcoal grilling were all outstanding. And the herring sashimi was probably something you can only taste in Hokkaido. I love Hokkaido because the food is delicious and the people are so friendly. I definitely want to come back again.

The customer service was energetic and friendly. I made a reservation here because I really wanted to eat crab. I ordered a set of Hanasaki crab and Kegani crab (which was discounted at a set price!). The meal included crab soup, fresh squid sashimi, deep-fried crab legs, and more. The freshness was better than eating in Tokyo at a similar price, so I am satisfied. Despite having live tanks, there was no unpleasant smell. Overall, I am very satisfied!

Second stop for bar hopping. A seafood restaurant for tourists. There were many foreigners dining here. The staff were able to converse in languages other than English. Ordered: - Live squid sashimi - Black sea cucumber with ponzu sauce Once again, ordered the live squid sashimi, which was priced at 1800 yen. It was cheaper than the previous restaurant considering the quality. Since it's a tourist-friendly place, I was pleasantly surprised. We chose to have the squid tentacles grilled this time. The crispy grilled tentacles were delicious. The black sea cucumber with ponzu sauce had a nice texture without any unpleasant taste. Even my friend who doesn't like sea cucumber enjoyed it. Although the wait time was a bit long after ordering, we had to leave early to visit another place for bar hopping. If we had more time, we would have liked to try more items on the menu. Overall, it was a great experience!

I visited for the first time since before the pandemic. They still offer crab sold by weight, and one hairy crab cost 10,600 yen. I also had grape shrimp after a long time. I am satisfied. It seems unavoidable, but compared to a few years ago, crabs, salmon roe, and sea urchin have really become expensive.

I used it for a trip with friends. I was hesitant until the last minute whether it was worth giving up the dinner at the ryokan (I had already informed the ryokan more than a month in advance) to eat here, but the end result was fantastic. To be honest, it is expensive. For the same price, you could probably buy a bit more quantity at the nearby morning market. However, I do not have the discerning eye to judge the quality. Eating what the shop has carefully selected is the most reassuring, and in fact, it was very delicious. Considering the labor and expenses for processing and presentation, I felt that the price was reasonable. The sweet shrimp sushi was very rich, even when I put on a lot of wasabi, the overwhelming sweetness and richness completely neutralized it, creating the best flavor. The appetizer, priced at 660 yen, is a bit expensive, but it went very well with the first glass of sake, and I was satisfied. The sake was also very delicious, especially the Kokushimuso plum wine, which I got hooked on, and my friends even bought it as a souvenir on the day of departure. I'm not good with alcohol, but it was so delicious that I ended up drinking too much (laughs). In terms of service, the staff were always smiling and providing high hospitality, making me feel that the shop's hospitality was top-notch. When making a reservation, despite the visit in July, they accepted reservations from about six months in advance, showing a flexible approach to catering to customers, which made me truly happy. I will definitely visit again when I go to Hakodate.

Second visit. This place is still delicious! The squid was smaller this time, but it felt softer as a result. I was disappointed that they didn't have squid somen this time because the squid was small, but I was able to eat everything I wanted and I am satisfied. Everything I ate was really delicious and I felt happy. I will come back again.

Located right next to a coin parking lot near Hakodate Station, stands the eye-catching Kaikobou restaurant! Fresh seafood can be seen from the outside, floating in the tanks. It was past 8 pm and the restaurant wasn't very crowded. However, we were promptly seated and ordered drinks before the touch panel menu was activated. This place is definitely meant for drinking. I had to pass on alcohol since I was driving. We enjoyed a sashimi platter, live squid, crab fried rice, and sea pineapple sashimi. It felt like a luxurious spread on the table, all perfect for pairing with drinks. The appetizer served was also a perfect match for alcohol! The deep-fried squid, skirt steak, and sea urchin chawanmushi were all delicious. We indulged in the seafood delights of Hokkaido. The prices were a bit on the higher side, typical for a tourist area, but being able to eat squid that was swimming just moments ago was truly a Hakodate experience. They had a wide variety of alcohol choices, but it didn't seem like they offered all-you-can-drink options. It's a dilemma between cost-effectiveness or quality when dining in Hakodate at night. Being by the sea, the nights are still chilly, which was nice. Thank you for the meal.

Second visit. Manages a crab specialty store right next door. Last time, before Corona, I could get a whole boiled hairy crab for less than 5,000 yen. It was very delicious and had a good cost performance. This time, almost four years later, I made a reservation about a month before the trip and was looking forward to it. When I went, I was completely disappointed. The price of crabs had surprisingly increased. Well, that can't be helped, it's market price after all. But, how about the other dishes? The three types of salted squid seemed like thawed and withered, and the crab sashimi had thin, limp crab legs. The only thing with good cost performance was the peeled crab meat. In Hakodate, there are good hotels within walking distance of the station, so you tend to choose restaurants in the surrounding area, but if you stretch your legs a little further, there are many more cost-effective restaurants. Soon, this place will probably be filled with affluent inbound tourists like before the Corona era.

I went to the restaurant as soon as it opened, and I got really excited seeing the huge fish tank. I started by drinking a Sapporo beer while deciding what to order. The must-try items were the giant king crab and live squid. I tried three types of salted squid, sea pineapple sashimi, live squid sashimi, and fried squid legs. I also had flounder sashimi, half boiled king crab legs, tsubugai sashimi, scallop sashimi, and snow crab in ankake sauce. I enjoyed all of it with sake and beer. The squid sashimi in Hakodate is really delicious! I even got a big piece of its liver. I left the restaurant feeling full and satisfied. I will definitely go back again!

This restaurant is definitely geared towards tourists... The prices are high and the taste is not that great. The Alaskan king crab is 20,000 yen per kilogram, and the ones in the tank are almost 5 kilograms each. So, if two people want to share one, it would cost 100,000 yen. That's just too expensive. If you want to eat crab cheaply and deliciously, it's better to find a fair restaurant at the morning market, choose one on the spot, have it cooked, and eat it there.

I knew that most of the customers were tourists. Around me, snow crabs and hairy crabs were selling like crazy. Everyone is amazing. I quietly enjoyed dishes like sea cucumber vinegar, snow crab roe, butter-grilled surf clam, bluefin tuna sashimi, and the winter delicacy of cod. They were all enjoyable, but not exceptionally outstanding. I had the cod in a hot pot, which was nice to have a personal pot. I wished they had oysters from Esanhoji, but at that time, there were heavy snowfalls in the eastern region, causing all express trains to be suspended. Ingredients from the east were not coming in. Thank you for the meal. At the end of 2022, there were national travel support coupons available, and I also bought Hakodate Premium Product Vouchers, so I ended up spending more than usual.

I visited this restaurant to enjoy some taraba crab for dinner. Every year, I come to Hakodate to eat taraba crab, snow crab, sea urchin, and salmon roe. It was my first time at this restaurant, but it was a great place to fully enjoy crab. I chose a lively taraba crab from the tank, with firm and packed meat, and had it both grilled and boiled. I also had a generous serving of boiled snow crab shells. I was very satisfied.

The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice. There is a fish tank with large crabs and shells right in front of you, so it would make for great photos. The reviews were also good, so I had high expectations and was determined to go. Inside the restaurant, there were many autographs of celebrities from the entrance, which assured me that it was a reputable place. However, I was shocked when I ordered the sashimi of live snow crab. I was served a very thin crab, which was surprising considering the high price. I will include photos of the menu for comparison. The taste was also very disappointing. The moment the crab was served, I decided to go to the next restaurant. It would have been fine if it was delicious despite being expensive and targeted at tourists. But that crab was just not acceptable. I thought maybe only thin crabs were available, but when I saw a large snow crab being served at the time of payment, I felt underestimated. I asked the hotel staff, and they mentioned that the nearby "Kaiju" is also affiliated and caters to tourists. However, there are few restaurants serving live crabs, and because it's near the hotel, everyone tends to go there. It's better to go to the local izakayas near Daimon Yokocho or Goryokaku by taxi, where there are plenty of affordable and delicious options! It's also cheaper to pay for a taxi. I will never visit a restaurant that treats customers differently.

I felt betrayed by the stars on Tabelog. I searched for a place where I could eat crab, and this restaurant came up with a rating of 3.5 or higher. I thought it would be a safe choice. The prices were high, and the crabs were thin. It feels like they are trying to deceive you with beautiful presentation. The photos on the menu showed impressive crabs, but the actual ones were completely different. Some reviews mentioned that it's geared towards tourists, but even for tourists, it's disrespectful. If you're going to pay this much, you might as well eat in Tokyo. I was hoping to enjoy good quality local food at a reasonable price, but I was disappointed. I do not recommend this place.

First visit. I made a reservation at the recommendation of someone from Hakodate. I think you can't get in without a reservation. Everything I ate was delicious! I was happy to be able to eat the legendary grape shrimp, but it was expensive! After indulging in luxury with two people, the price was reasonable, but it was fresh and delicious as befitting Hakodate No. 1! It was a must-visit restaurant when in Hakodate. I will go again.

Located at the edge of the coast of Hakodate Market, this popular restaurant is recommended to visit before 6 pm on weekends to avoid the crowds. The atmosphere is great with a variety of fresh seafood displayed in tanks outside the restaurant and celebrity autographs lining the walls inside. The restaurant has a lively and bustling seating area as well as cozy private rooms for a more relaxed dining experience. The writer enjoyed a delicious Hokkaido melon soda as a toast before trying the crab, which was too much work to peel, so they opted for a pre-cut version. Highly recommended dishes include the butter-grilled abalone, salted squid, and squid noodles set. The writer also loved the seafood bowl, which made them appreciate the seafood of Hokkaido even more. They recommend getting the Uni and Ikura toppings on the seafood bowl. Overall, they had a great dining experience and plan to visit again when in Hakodate.

After visiting around 7 pm for the live squid sashimi, I was disappointed to find out it was sold out. However, everything else I ordered was a hit! I was especially surprised by the sea squirt sashimi. I had always avoided it before, but it was fresh and delicious! I'm hooked! However, it seems like this freshness is only possible in Hokkaido. The prices are touristy, but I definitely want to go back again! Thank you for the meal! ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Recommended for tourists who want to enjoy seafood in a safe and enjoyable way. The taste is delicious. The restaurant is lively and has large tanks, giving off a feeling of coming to eat seafood! I had the squid tentacles tempura with salt. The sweet shrimp sashimi is not sticky, but very sweet, and I thought it was a taste that you can't experience in the Kanto region.

There were tanks in the restaurant with flounders and crabs in them! The food was all very delicious, especially the Hanasakigani crab which was exquisite. The large size was around 7700 yen, while the medium size was around 5500 yen I believe. It's a bit pricey but there is plenty of meat, and the medium size is enough for 4 people! The live squid was served with its moving tentacles, which was a fun experience when you poured soy sauce on it! After that, you can choose to have the tentacles as sashimi, tempura, or grilled, and they will cook it for you!