Jamesc Hypersonic December 16, 2018 Share December 16, 2018 Jamesc looks very miserable behind his MIL having to have onsen together... poor thing! Its ok I go and play with my handphone. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic December 16, 2018 Share December 16, 2018 Hope this is not terrorist related. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/dozens-injured-in-explosion-at-sapporo-restaurant-reports-11037134 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic December 16, 2018 Share December 16, 2018 Unlikely - few ang moh, few Muslims here (am actually in Sapporo now - didn't hear the blast), unless Mr Kim itchy fingers. Probably a gas leak. Hope this is not terrorist related.https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/dozens-injured-in-explosion-at-sapporo-restaurant-reports-11037134 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weez911 Supersonic December 17, 2018 Share December 17, 2018 On the JR to Kutchan/Niseko, and admiring the beautiful scenery!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weez911 Supersonic December 17, 2018 Share December 17, 2018 Ski day!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weez911 Supersonic December 20, 2018 Share December 20, 2018 Last night in Niseko, and we went to J'ai la patate for French cuisine. The chef only uses local ingredient and our course dinner was wonderful! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic December 20, 2018 Share December 20, 2018 Full or not? Last night in Niseko, and we went to J'ai la patate for French cuisine. The chef only uses local ingredient and our course dinner was wonderful! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodooman Supersonic December 20, 2018 Share December 20, 2018 Hanakoji Sawada tonight, and this is the best kaiseki-ryÅri I have had anywhere in Japan. From the yuzu-scented appetizer, to the tempura corn, various parts of a Kegani crab, uni on eggplants, fugu sashimi, hamadai sushi, tuna and squid sushi, Hokkaido beef, soba and the splendid apple puree, every dish is beyond excellent. Every dish leaves an impression. We were taught to eat fugu sashimi with spring onion which turned out to be a great combination. The uni on eggplant is another combination that was so harmonious and brings out the best of both ingredient. The skin of the fried hamadai, how can I describe it, it's like eating crackers with vinegar rice - it was so damn crispy! The dessert of apple puree is also a special mention. We never had it before and what a delight! 20181215_172753.jpg 20181215_173350.jpg 20181215_174146.jpg 20181215_175033.jpg 20181215_175843.jpg 20181215_180800.jpg 20181215_181756.jpg IMG_15122018_203908_(800_x_800_pixel).jpg IMG_15122018_204030_(800_x_800_pixel).jpg 20181215_185450.jpg This is very good value for a 3 Michelin star restaurant. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weez911 Supersonic December 20, 2018 Share December 20, 2018 (edited) This is very good value for a 3 Michelin star restaurant.That's definitely good value at ¥15,000 per pax, given what some other restaurants are charging. And it's also the best dinner we have had during our Hokkaido trip thus far! Edited December 20, 2018 by Weez911 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodooman Supersonic December 21, 2018 Share December 21, 2018 That's definitely good value at ¥15,000 per pax, given what some other restaurants are charging. And it's also the best dinner we have had during our Hokkaido trip thus far!Yes. Best meal of our Hokkaido trip as well. Your menu looks 70% similar to our summer visit. Guess we will wait for a few years before we return. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH1667 Hypersonic December 21, 2018 Share December 21, 2018 That's definitely good value at ¥15,000 per pax, given what some other restaurants are charging. And it's also the best dinner we have had during our Hokkaido trip thus far! How far ahead did you make the reservation ? Thanks 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weez911 Supersonic December 21, 2018 Share December 21, 2018 Yes. Best meal of our Hokkaido trip as well. Your menu looks 70% similar to our summer visit. Guess we will wait for a few years before we return. To be fair, Ryouriya So is not that far behind, as we also have a great time there. It's a one-man operation - no waiter, only the owner-chef cum server. We were quite impressed by his works. Next time if we visit again, we will try Molière, the French restaurant! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic December 21, 2018 Share December 21, 2018 Some photo from my Hokkaido road trip. My rental GLA 250. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodooman Supersonic December 21, 2018 Share December 21, 2018 To be fair, Ryouriya So is not that far behind, as we also have a great time there. It's a one-man operation - no waiter, only the owner-chef cum server. We were quite impressed by his works. Next time if we visit again, we will try Molière, the French restaurant! Got it for RS It is now in my notes. Thanks. Did u try sushi Miyakawa? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weez911 Supersonic December 21, 2018 Share December 21, 2018 Got it for RS It is now in my notes. Thanks. Did u try sushi Miyakawa? They don't accept children, so we can't reserve there. Have you tried it and how is it? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodooman Supersonic December 21, 2018 Share December 21, 2018 They don't accept children, so we can't reserve there. Have you tried it and how is it?Bo budget leh... Haha... I am still saving money to eat sushi prepared by Kazuo Marita at his Kanazawa shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfaye29 Turbocharged December 30, 2018 Share December 30, 2018 Im thinking of 2 weeks in early dec 2019. will it be too long to do a self drive trip? will it be too cold and to slippery to drive? still looking through this entire thread to source for ideas, and destinations to visit. any tips and recommendations greatly appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic December 30, 2018 Share December 30, 2018 Im thinking of 2 weeks in early dec 2019. will it be too long to do a self drive trip? will it be too cold and to slippery to drive? still looking through this entire thread to source for ideas, and destinations to visit. any tips and recommendations greatly appreciated! Hokkaido is an island and people always think islands are small. Hokkaido is even bigger than Korea. 2 weeks is nothing. Hokk is big and there are so many different places and things to see. I spent 22 days in Japan but only 9 days in Hokk and there are so many things I haven't seen. ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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