This is a tough review. When in Hakodate, Sapporo and smaller cities, everything on the menu is in Japanese with some (few) places having an American/English menu. Hey, I get it..when in Japan… But, even Google Translate struggles at times. For my review, we felt rushed by the host (first time for this in 20 meals) to order despite no one behind us in line. I think the ordering process is a bad example of using technology when it isn’t necessary. Note - simplify when appropriate, especially dining. We ordered the white and red miso ramen and the initial taste for me was outstanding. The bowls looked amazing, (see pics) but within 3 bites, my son felt the symptoms of an allergic reaction to peanut Pīnattsuarerugī. I went to the kitchen to ask if they had anything peanut and was told, none in the ramen, but the salad dressing has some peanut. So, he was a victim of cross contamination and we left the 2 bowls of ramen to get his Benadryl. Within 30 minutes, he was flush, skin rashed and swollen. We drove to a 24 hour hospital (believe it’s the only one in Hakodate). After an hour wait, the nurse informed us the wait was another 1.5 hour. In another half hour, his reaction slowed and we were able to return to our Airbnb. Note for people, ask even in bad Japanese or English the potential for peanut. It’s not used often in Japanese cooking, but obviously a big lesson learned. This could have been a complete disaster. BTW, hospitals in smaller cities in Japan seem ill prepared for an adverse food allergic reaction. There is significantly less of food allergies in Japan. So, I hope this restaurant reads this review and takes the appropriate action. Cross contamination can kill someone ill prepared. I want to add that I just read about Michael Chiarello. Be diligent people!