It had been a while since I last visited, but it was still crowded as usual. I arrived before the opening time, but there was already a long line. If you want to eat right after the opening, it seems like making a phone reservation is a good idea. It had been quite a while since my last visit, so I was looking forward to it, and there were many new menu items that I enjoyed. My favorite is the tempura with corn, shiitake mushrooms, onions, green peppers, etc.! It tastes delicious with salt! This time, I was seated in a separate room, and I felt that it was a bit far to go to get the food, but it was cooler than the main dining area, which was nice. Thank you for the meal!

After visiting Escon Field Stadium, I happened to stop by here. It was around 2 pm on a weekday, but surprisingly crowded, maybe because it's summer vacation season. The dishes lined up here like curry, pasta, tempura, ramen, etc., are nothing particularly unusual, but they all taste delicious, maybe it's the Hokkaido magic. Even the seemingly unappetizing corn was surprisingly tasty. Desserts like ice cream and cakes, as well as coffee, all tasted delicious. I also bought mushrooms and tomatoes from the adjacent shop, and they were all delicious. This restaurant is a must-visit for delicious vegetables, attracting people of all ages and nationalities.

It's been a while since my last visit! It's raining again. And, I couldn't make a reservation...bummer. They told me on the phone that I could write my name down starting from 10 o'clock, so I arrived at the restaurant around 10:40. I was the 9th in line! Not bad, right? I wonder how long the wait will be. I wait for my name to be called to enter the restaurant at 11 o'clock. It only took 15 minutes! Surprisingly quick! The restaurant quickly filled up with customers and the dishes kept coming one after another. The prices have increased to around 2,000-2,300 yen. Well, that's how it is everywhere, right? My favorite corn tempura was on the menu! Delicious! The chawanmushi was to my liking, good! The salad was fresh and tasty, using local Hokuren vegetables. It's the summer vacation season, so there were many families with kids! It's great that kids can enjoy eating lots of vegetables. We also ate a lot of vegetables and I feel like I might have actually lost weight. I don't usually eat a lot of vegetables...sad. We indulged in plenty of vegetables. Maybe because of the veggie overload, I quickly felt full. For dessert, we had firm pudding and milk agar with black syrup and kinako. I really wanted to try the chilled sweet red bean soup...but, as expected, there was no onsen tamago (hot spring egg)...oh well. Hopefully, next time there will be onsen tamago. Thank you for the meal.

Lunch buffet for adults costs 2,300 yen (tax included) for 90 minutes. The first round includes rice, miso soup, and various side dishes. The second round offers double noodles and a mini-request session. Noodle options are Japanese-style spaghetti and soy sauce ramen. For requests (refills), there is pork and vegetable miso stir-fry and beef and vegetable tomato stew. The final round is dessert time, where I enjoyed eating Kanro sweets after a long time. The buffet overall features dishes with mild flavors and plenty of vegetables.

If you want to eat fresh and delicious vegetables in Hokkaido, this is the place to go! Despite being a buffet-style restaurant, every dish is made with high-quality ingredients and tastes great. There is also a direct farm next door, so I bought some delicious vegetables and fruits to take home. I think this buffet, which costs around 2000 yen, is of very high quality. ♩

Lunch buffet costs 2300 yen for adults. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance to avoid long waits. The menu is mainly focused on vegetables, with options like salad, steamed vegetables, tempura, rice, ramen, curry, bread, and risotto. The plates have small compartments, allowing you to try a variety of dishes in small portions. Desserts include pudding, pound cake, and ice cream. The milk is delicious, and the coffee milk made from it is also tasty. You can enjoy plenty of delicious vegetables here. (The corn tempura is especially delicious!) Everything is so good that I want to go back to try the dishes I couldn't finish because I was too full.

Wife: "I want to go to Kururu no Mori♡" Me: "Isn't it crowded?" Transformed into Ashy-kun and went there without a reservation, arrived at 11:30, maybe have to wait for 30 minutes after writing our name? Receptionist: "We can seat you right away!" The receptionists and staff were very welcoming. Even though I wasn't hungry, I tried my best to eat. Curry Karaage, Tempura Udon, Potato Salad, Mapo Harusame, Chawanmushi, Salad, Shiso Juice, and Green Tea... Everything was delicious but I'm full! (laughs) Wife: "The presentation by the young staff is different. We only ate about 800 yen worth of food (laughs)." Me: "The restaurant made a profit, let's go to Fufu♨!" Lunch cost 2000 yen. Thank you for the meal! (^^)v

Here we go! It's time for the weekly Viking Weekend ♪ Despite the rain, the atmosphere inside the restaurant is buzzing with excitement! Reservations are required to be seated between 11:00 and 11:30. We arrived at 11:15 and were seated immediately. The restaurant has a spacious wooden interior. We were greeted with a handwritten thank-you note at our table, which was a nice touch. The buffet had a wide variety of dishes, especially vegetable-based ones. Although the lunch price was slightly higher than usual at 2000 yen, the quality and quantity of the food made it worth it. The miso soup was packed with vegetables, perfect for kids and even those who don't like veggies. The onsen egg was a highlight for me, with a runny yolk that was delicious. The curry was not too spicy and could be adjusted with powder. The restaurant quickly filled up, but the food was replenished promptly, so we always had hot dishes to enjoy. The potato dish and tempura were particularly tasty. Despite the 90-minute time limit, we had a great time and enjoyed the meal. It was really delicious! Thank you for the meal.

"I was prepared for a long wait due to the crowded restaurant, but surprisingly, I only had to wait 45 minutes on the day. The buffet didn't have the usual heavy fried foods and meat dishes, but instead offered a variety of delicious Hokkaido vegetables. It was a healthy buffet suitable for my age, and I made some new discoveries."

I stopped by this place in the past but it was very crowded so I had to give up. When I called for a reservation later, they told me it was busy and to come without a reservation. That was the end of it. But in these times, it might be less crowded series ◇ Lunch for adults is 1,800 yen. When I called for a reservation, I was able to get one smoothly. The seating had a warm handwritten welcome. It was a buffet style with a focus on vegetables. I like this kind of home-cooked meal rather than fancy dishes. They had fried chicken, croquettes, french fries, pasta, and noodle dishes like ramen and udon. They had white rice, brown rice, and fried rice for rice options. The drinks were included, which was nice, and they had a wide variety. I recommend the soda. The desserts and ice cream were plentiful, and I tried them all. The pudding was made with milk agar instead of sweet almond jelly. Customers over 70 get a 200 yen discount, but they didn't check my age. It was crowded but there was a sense of spaciousness, and the atmosphere was nice. I would like to come back again. Thank you for the meal.

I love Kururu no Mori in October 2021. This is a buffet restaurant on the premises. It's been a while since I last visited. Although there aren't many dishes, you can enjoy fresh vegetable dishes. There are no main dishes, but the content is satisfying. The freshly fried shishito tempura was a hit for me, and I had seconds of grated pasta. The natto omelette with large natto beans was delicious without any strong taste. It's a buffet that is good for the body.

I came to Kitahiroshima. Before going to the outlet, I wanted to have lunch. Although I was hungry, I couldn't decide on what to eat. So, I decided to go to Kururu no Mori, which I had bookmarked for a long time! Because it's a buffet. Since it's a weekday and with the current situation of COVID, I thought it would be empty. This is a chance, right? So, I visited Kururu no Mori. I arrived around 12:15. Oh, it's empty. I heard it's usually crowded, but it's really empty. We were seated right away. About half of the restaurant was full. Like any buffet restaurant, disposable gloves were provided, and we were given wet wipes for disinfection. Let's dig in~ It was my first visit, so I was looking forward to what kind of dishes they have. But there weren't many elaborate dishes. It seemed like they focused on dishes that bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients. There were fried chicken and fried chicken salad for meat dishes. But if you try a little bit of everything, you'll get full! I couldn't eat anymore haha I was happy to see mushroom tempura. I like it. Also, corn fritters. It seemed like a popular dish. It was crispy and delicious! I really liked the tomato rice. It had cheese in it, so it was delicious. I was looking forward to the curry, but it had a strange taste haha I guess it's a sweet curry with lots of onions. Unfortunately, there was only Delaware fruit for dessert. I like vegetables, so I'm satisfied with eating a lot of vegetables! The vegetables in the salad corner were all fresh and delicious. By the time I finished eating, there were only a few groups left. Now might be a chance to go. Thank you for the meal!

First time visiting and it was a lot of fun. Ate too much. Perhaps because it was a natural buffet, there were many families with young children. The seasoning was simple, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine through. Very healthy and dishes that I really enjoyed. Thank you for the delicious meal.

【Completely Smoke-Free】Kururunomori is a direct sales store for agricultural and livestock products located on the premises of Hokuren Shop. The shop is located along a prefectural road that connects the Oomagari and JR station areas in Kitahiroshima City. I visited for the first time on July 21, 2021, at 11:00. I had been avoiding going there because I felt out of place among the seemingly full of social butterflies crowd, I don't like crowded places, and I had an image of it being mostly families. However, after reading a review from a fellow reviewer, I learned that it might not be as bad as I thought, so I decided to plan a visit on a weekday. Today happened to be my day off, and I heard on the morning news that the schools were starting their summer vacation from tomorrow, so I had to go today. I checked the opening hours of the shop and thought that if it was too crowded and I couldn't get in, I could always go to another shop. Around 10:30, I left home under the scorching sun, passing by Juntendo Hospital. The uphill climb was quite tough, but I managed to arrive just before 11:00. The entrance to the venue was less than half full, so I entered with plenty of room. There were more women than men, and apart from couples, there were only a few men like me. There weren't many meat dishes, but since I don't eat much meat at buffets anyway, it wasn't a problem for me. The only things available were barley tea, cherry tomatoes, and tomato rice. The ramen and udon were delicious, but if you want to eat a lot of them, you might as well go to a buffet instead. The salad dressing in the salad corner was all pre-made, which didn't suit my taste, and the way the vegetables were cut was not great either. As a big fan of vegetables, I couldn't find any particular element that I liked. Maybe I had set my expectations too high after reading other people's reviews. Well, all the dishes were average and tasty, and the barley tea was also delicious, so I might consider revisiting once every year or two.

I told myself that I could eat healthy by eating vegetables even at a buffet, so I visited for the first time. At one point, they had changed to a style where the dishes were served in small plates, but today it was back to the regular buffet style. They were wearing gloves and masks. The meal started with salads and vegetable-based side dishes. The only meat available was chicken breast tempura. I skipped the white rice, mixed grain rice, ramen, udon, pasta, and risotto. I also skipped the desserts. I ate the tempura without the batter. I thought to myself, what am I here to eat? But I still enjoyed the meal within my self-imposed restrictions. Honestly, there wasn't anything that stood out as delicious, but overall, the food was lightly seasoned and probably good for the body. By the way, it used to be very crowded in the past, but today it was only about 50% full. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Kururu no Mori for the first time since last August! Despite being after Golden Week, I made a reservation as it is usually crowded, but there seemed to be a bit of space at the tables. Last time, due to the impact of the pandemic, the individual servings were reduced and the price was 1400 yen, but starting from April, they have returned to serving on large plates with a variety of dishes, so the price has gone back up to 1800 yen. Honestly, it feels like it might be going against the current situation with the pandemic, but I am happy to see more variety in the dishes. Some of the main differences from last time include... - Rice... Previously, you had to ask the staff for white rice or mixed grain rice, now they offer a buffet with white rice, mixed grain rice, brown rice, and mixed rice. - Bread... There was none before, now they have a buffet with croissant rusks, individually wrapped table rolls, mini bread rolls, and croissants. - Salad... Previously only a set assortment, now you can choose your favorite vegetables as much as you like. - Side dishes, light meals... Around 10 items before, now around 15 items. - Desserts... Previously only 2 types of gelato and 2 types of sweets, now 3 types of gelato, 5 types of sweets, and hachiyas. Despite the increase in price, I still enjoyed the variety of dishes, including corn tempura, chicken and vegetable cream stew, chawanmushi, salad, hearty miso soup, black sesame cake, pudding, gelato, and more. The return of croissant rusks, mixed rice, fried rice, and other favorites was also a pleasant surprise. At the dessert corner, I made sure to try everything, including the kinako (roasted soybean flour) and kuromitsu (black sugar syrup) that were not available last time. By the way, I recommend stirring the gelato before eating to enhance the flavor. It may not be flashy, but it is definitely a delicious and reliable buffet experience. Thank you for the meal.

I came here after a long time! Due to the influence of the coronavirus, the dishes were served in small portions and the variety seemed to have decreased slightly. Well, the price has become cheaper, and I think it was 1400 yen for lunch? As I mentioned in a previous review, there are hardly any meat and egg dishes here haha, just chicken karaage and onsen tamago. Anyway, the vegetables here are fresh and delicious. Since it's a time when most vegetables cannot be harvested in Hokkaido, quite a few low-temperature storage or vegetables from outside Hokkaido are used, but the professionals handle the vegetables, so you can eat them with peace of mind. I stuffed myself full, but there are many menu items with low fat content, so I didn't feel heavy and it didn't affect my dinner, so it was the right choice to come here for lunch!

I went to a 1400 yen lunch buffet around 12:45 on a weekday. I paid with a credit card. Hmm, I feel like there were even fewer options than when I came in January. There were a decent number of people already there. The food was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

There is a buffet in Omagari. I entered around 11:40 on Sunday. I paid 1400 yen in cash for one person. Maybe due to the impact of the new coronavirus, they reduced the variety of dishes in exchange for lowering the price. I honestly had a hard time filling the 90-minute time limit. The food was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Due to the coronavirus measures, we had to change our plans and ended up coming here instead of the buffet we originally planned to go to. It was a good decision to make a reservation in advance as it was quite crowded on a weekday afternoon. The parking lot was full and there were several 30-minute wait times. We arrived for our reservation between 11:00 and 11:30. Currently, about two-thirds of the dishes were available, some were served in small portions, and we had to wear masks when getting food. Despite the changes, we were able to enjoy chatting for 90 minutes. It was reassuring to see that they had high chairs for small children, as well as aprons. There were also nursing rooms and diaper changing areas, with diapers and wipes available in case you forget them. The highlight for me was trying the unique mini tomatoes. The fried foods were a bit soggy and cold, which was disappointing and left me feeling a bit heavy. At 1400 yen, I felt it was a bit expensive for the selection of dishes available. I hope that once things return to normal, I can enjoy a more exciting meal. There is a vegetable market on the same premises, and shopping here was very enjoyable.