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‘Tis the season
Posted by Alei in March 14, 2010
March and April is the season for changes in Japan.
In schools - kids are graduating. (卒業式 - graduation ceremonies) and a new school year begins.
At work - new recruits are being employed into big companies (新入社員) with employment ceremonies usually held on April 1.
This time of year is also ‘引っ越し’ season. It’s the time of year where [...]
The Barn
Posted by Alei in March 8, 2010
The Barn is another a new restaurant that made it’s debut this season.
It combines modern design with French Japanese cuisine, giving Sekka and Kamimura a run for their money on the fine dining scene.
The venue itself is a sleek design - black timber and high-ceiling glass frames, shaped to be a barn.
The first time I [...]
Yo
Posted by Alei in March 7, 2010
After some sheer luck and persistence, I was able to get a reservation at the very popular and oft-booked out Hurry Slowly ‘Yo’ restaurant. I was worried that I wasn’t going to be able to go this restaurant before leaving Hirafu. But, alas, luck was on my side.
This was the venue for my farewell Hirafu [...]
Aburiya
Posted by Alei in March 6, 2010
Aburiya is a little yakiniku restaurant.
We finally got in there on our second attempt.
They were booked out at dinner time, so after getting drinks elsewhere, we tried again for a late dinner and got in.
This restaurant is a cook-your-own meat and veg over a charcoal grill.
We ordered corn soup but it was nowhere as [...]
Sushi @ Shiosai
Posted by Alei in March 1, 2010
Because two izakayas within 300 metres of each other wasn’t enough, the Senchou crew thought they would open another restaurant this season, right next door to Senchou II. Seafood is the Sea Captain’s specialty, so Shiosai specialises in sushi and sashimi.
Outside the entrance to this small venue are tanks brimming with live seafood such as [...]
Mokoroya : The perfect gyoza
Posted by Alei in February 28, 2010
I went to this little izakaya purely for the challenge of being able to get in.
Prior to going to Mokoroya I had heard two stories:
STORY 1:
Sometime ago I had asked the talented local head chef, Kim, at Sekka, what his favourite restaurant was in the area. He is a man who enjoys his food as [...]
Green House : Vegetarian cafe
Posted by Alei in February 27, 2010
Being a vegetarian in Hirafu, or even Japan for that matter, can mean somewhat limited food options - not that I am a vegetarian, although I know enough vegetarians who live in Japan.
In Hirafu village, most of the restaurants specialise in Hokkaido cattle and an abundance of seafood – so if you don’t eat [...]
Samurai 侍 > 天ぷら
Posted by Alei in February 22, 2010
The idea of tempura is cool. It is definitely one way to get kids to eat vegies – batter them and deep fry ‘em.
I love the thought of tempura, but I don’t like it. My brain says “I want to eat it” but every time I attempt to eat tempura my tastebuds and stomach can’t [...]
Red Bar
Posted by Alei in February 21, 2010
It’s been nearly two weeks since I posted. I have recently relocated (hence was otherwise occupied with packing, moving and unpacking) and even though I am no longer in Hirafu, Niseko, I still have a backlog of food posts to put up.
My goal back in the 08/09 winter season was to eat at every restaurant [...]
Dragon
Posted by Alei in February 12, 2010
Dragon is a fusion of fine dining izakaya with Japanese-Italian cuisine.
Downstairs is a bar and upstairs is a restaurant.
They are a wine restaurant so there is an extensive beverage list.
They serve dishes such as salads, meats including venison, seafood and pasta.
At Dragon I ordered a side dish of potato wedges which were accompanied by [...]
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