7 recommended dinners in Furano, Biei and Tomamu. From Genghis Khan to Italian cuisine
The Furano, Biei, and Tomamu areas, nestled in the bosom of the Tokachi Mountain Range, are a treasure trove of food and drink rich in the bounty of nature. Here we introduce seven carefully selected restaurants that you should add to your itinerary, including local gourmet restaurants that use freshly picked vegetables and meat, and Michelin HOSHINOYA restaurants that gourmets go out of their way to visit.
1jingisukan bonzoku "Bonzoku" by Bonzoku Shu
Unique Jingisukan with a difference
A long-established Jingisukan restaurant in Furano for over 40 years. Its unique Jingisukan, which is different from ordinary Jingisukan, is very popular. Ingredients (bean sprouts, onions, tofu, tsuki konnyaku, and cherry tomatoes) are arranged in grooves around the perimeter of a special pot developed in-house, and then broth is poured in. The meat is placed on the raised portion of the pot and grilled, then served with the well-cooked ingredients. The juicy flavor of the ingredients that have absorbed plenty of broth and the savory meat intertwine in the mouth, creating a unique taste. Many customers enjoy it sukiyaki style by adding eggs or udon noodles.
High-quality meat and secret sauce only available at a specialty restaurant
There are five types of meat: soy sauce-based lamb, mutton, mutton loin, shoulder of lamb seasoned with salt and garlic, and spicy lamb with spices. The mutton loin, marinated in the owner's secret sauce inherited from his mother, has a light flavor with little fat. The lamb shoulder loin is known for its light flavor and lack of fat, and even those who do not like lamb can enjoy it easily. In addition to draft beer, shochu and sake, there is a wide selection of Belgian beer. The restaurant is popular, so it is best to make a reservation. The front entrance of the restaurant is a jingisukan meat store, and the entrance to Bonzakushu is in the back.
- jingisukan bonzoku
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2-12 Hanazono-cho, Furano-shi, Hokkaido MAP
4 min. drive from JR Furano Stn.
17:00-21:00 (last entry at 19:30, food L.O. 20:00, drinks L.O. 20:30) *Basic reservations only (by phone).
Wednesdays (irregular holidays)
0167-22-4365
Free of charge
2heiwaen
A long-established barbecue restaurant that brings out the best of the meat through careful preparation.
This long-established yakiniku restaurant has been a local favorite for more than half a century since its establishment. The second-generation owner's meticulous workmanship can be felt in every dish on the yakiniku menu. The fresh lamb with herb salt to bring out the flavor of the meat, Genghis Khan marinated in mellow "Furano wine," and many more are prepared with ingenuity to make the selected meat more delicious. Pork Sagari, which is said to have originated in Kamifurano, is also a must-try dish. The owner will give you advice on how to cook it just right.
We are proud of our cold noodle soup with a lot of effort and ingenuity for the end of the meal.
After a hearty meal of yakiniku, the owner's signature cold noodle soup is recommended. The deep flavorful yet refreshing beef bone broth is well mixed with the chewy noodles, and you can enjoy the harmony of various flavors such as cucumber, kimchi, and shredded apple. Inside the old-fashioned restaurant, which still retains the atmosphere of the Showa period (1926-1989), you will find an array of colored papers of celebrities and athletes. The taste of the sushi and the friendly personality of the owner are enough to convince not only local regulars but also tourists and foreign travelers who come from outside of Hokkaido to enjoy the famous taste of the restaurant.
3sushi restaurant takashashi
Sushi made with Furano rice and seasonal fish
Sapporo and Otaru are famous for sushi in Hokkaido, but you can also enjoy delicious sushi in Furano, near Asahikawa, the distribution center of Hokkaido's northern region, where seafood from both inside and outside of Hokkaido converge. This sushi restaurant has one of the best reputations in the area. The owner himself goes to Asahikawa to purchase fish in order to "give the locals living inland a taste of the four seasons. He uses only the freshest seasonal fish, and never uses frozen tuna. The rice is made from a unique blend of rice grown exclusively for sushi by a farmer in Furano.
Enjoy a moment of intoxication with the skill of our chefs and fine sake.
The counter with no case for the ingredients gives the restaurant a luxurious atmosphere. The owner's knife work and the nigiri of the ingredients can be seen, which heightens one's expectations. The distance over the counter is moderate, and friendly conversation is lively. The proprietress, who works closely with the owner, is a certified sake taster. She has a wide selection of local sake from Hokkaido as well as sake from all over Japan, and recommends the best sake to suit your tastes. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of seasonal a la carte dishes, so it is a great way to enjoy a leisurely drink and end the meal with a light sushi snack.
- Sushi Restaurant Takahashi
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- 11-12 Hinode-cho, Furano-shi, Hokkaido MAP
- Approx. 4 min. walk from JR Furano Station
- 18:00～24:00
- Wednesday
- 0167-22-0343
- Free of charge
4valore
A famous Italian restaurant in Biei where you can enjoy the four seasons of the land
This one Michelin-starred Italian Restaurant is tucked away as if watched over by the Tokachi Mountain range. The name of the restaurant, which means "value" in Italian, expresses the chef's desire to "make you feel that it is worth the trouble to come all the way here. The chef, who is almost self-taught in cooking, uses the best cooking methods available at the time to prepare dishes centered on seasonal local vegetables in accordance with the cycle of the fields. Asparagus dishes are a must in early summer. In summer, dishes such as flower zucchini, kohlrabi, and a variety of tomatoes are available on the table.
Veggie sweets made from vegetables
The restaurant has an antique atmosphere like a ristorante in the Italian countryside. At dinner time, you can enjoy an elegant moment with gems of cuisine, surrounded by warm light. Many tourists come to Biei to visit this famous restaurant, but even if you do not have time to visit, you can enjoy the concept of "Valore" at "valore cyan" located inside Asahikawa Airport. The sweets made from local vegetables have a refined taste and look, and their luxurious packaging will be appreciated as a higher grade of Hokkaido souvenir.
5Restaurant Asperge
The presence of vegetables from Biei pleases both the eye and the palate.
This French Restaurant is the result of a joint project between JA Biei and a chef from a three-star Michelin restaurant representing Hokkaido. The restaurant has also been awarded a Michelin star, and is well known for its reasonably priced courses that are made with ingredients from Biei. The chef himself visits the fields and talks with local farmers to prepare dishes that are full of flavorful vegetables. Dishes such as "Biei no Hata: 20 kinds of vegetables" and "Biei asparagus boiled in soy sauce," which are made with fresh vegetables directly from the fields, are as good as the main course of meat dishes.
The restaurant has an open atmosphere with a store attached.
The approach to the restaurant, which is adjacent to JA Biei's antenna store "Biei Senka", is entirely made of glass. The lively kitchen seen beyond the glass wall stirs up a sense of anticipation. The bright and open store interior is decorated with colorful interior decorations inspired by vegetables, which will make you feel at home. At the store, you can take out vegetable sweets and drinks using azuki beans and tomatoes grown in Biei. They are perfect for a road trip or as stylish souvenirs.
- Restaurant Asperge
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- 2 Omachi, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido MAP
- 10 min. walk from JR Biei Station
- Lunch 11:00-14:30, Dinner 17:00-19:00 (July & August-20:00), Open only on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays in November (Lunch 11:30-14:30, Dinner 17:00-19:00)
- Wednesdays (closed Dec. to Mar.)
- 0166-92-5522
- Free of charge
6Genghis Khan King
Enjoy the original flavor of lamb with Genghis Khan
The deliciousness of carefully selected lamb meat is carefully prepared and served to its maximum potential. For a simple taste of the original flavor of fresh lamb, we recommend the "Special Fresh Lamb. The lamb meat is of high quality and has few peculiarities, making it easy to eat even for first-timers, and the balance of lean and fatty meat is excellent. The lamb is juicy and tender, and its natural flavor can be enjoyed to the fullest. The sauce, which is made with fresh vegetables and fruit from Tokachi, is a perfect match. In addition, a wide variety of other dishes are available, including low-fat, iron-rich, healthy Ezo sika deer meat from Shintoku, beef, chicken, pork, and other meats.
A location where Tomamu's nature is also a feast!
The restaurant is located on the grounds of "Hoshino Resorts Tomamu" and is perfect for a holiday dinner spent in Tomamu. You can enjoy Jingisukan while gazing at the snowy landscape in winter and the rows of green birch trees in summer. The spacious restaurant seats 88 people, so there is no need to worry about bringing children or large groups. After a day of skiing or snowboarding in the winter or exercising in a nature program in the summer, why not enjoy Jingisukan, Hokkaido's representative soul food, to the fullest?
- Genghis Khan King
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- Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Forresta Mall, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido MAP
- 5 minutes drive from JR Tomamu Station
Free shuttle bus available from JR Tomamu Station.- Late April - End of October 11:00 - 23:00 (L.O. 22:30), December - End of March 11:00 - 23:00 (L.O. 22:30)
- Open on the same days as Hoshino Resorts Tomamu.
- 0167-58-1111 (Representative)
- Free of charge
7Western food and cafe Junpei
Crispy batter and plump prawns, the gourmet food that Bieikers in Biei love!
When the owner of "Western-style Junpei", a favorite of Biei residents for nearly 40 years, retired, the current owner, who was an ardent fan of the restaurant, took over the business, which was relocated and renovated as "Western-style food and cafe Junpei" in 2014. The signature dish, "Ebi-don," which carries on the taste of its predecessor, uses homemade bread crumbs made by grinding bread every day for the main fried prawn, and fried oil blended from lard and two types of vegetable oil. The light and crispy batter, the plump texture of the shrimp, the sweet and spicy sauce, and the rice are a trinity of deliciousness, and it is no wonder that Bieikko are crazy about this dish.
The birthplace of Asahikawa and Biei's famous "Jundock
The current restaurant is located about a 10-minute walk from Biei Station, and is marked by a two-tone Beetle parked in front of the restaurant. In addition to "Ebi-don" (shrimp bowl), the menu includes a wide variety of dishes such as fried pork cutlets, chicken cutlets, roasted chicken, curry, and desserts. The "Jun-dok," which was invented by the former owner and has become famous as Asahikawa's B gourmet, is served hot with freshly fried fried prawns wrapped in rice. During the tourist season, lines form and some menu items sell out early, so early arrival is recommended.
- western food and cafe junpei
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- 4-4-10 Honcho, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido MAP
- Approx. 9 min. walk from JR Biei Station
- Lunch 11:00 - close when sold out
- Monday
- 0166-92-1028
- Free of charge
Local Guide who was in charge of this article
- Kyana Miyahara An active girl full of curiosity
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