Seafood dishes and kamameshi Araki — Restaurant in Hakodate

都是外國人，上菜很慢 生魚片退冰不完全 海膽不錯 蟹肉飯 很乾很普通 裡面還會有碎蟹殼 I recently visited a Japanese seafood restaurant, and my experience was a mixed bag. The menu was extensive and offered a wide variety of dishes, however the service was quite slow and our food took over an hour to arrive. Also, the portions were smaller than expected and not particularly flavourful.

Although the sushi was fresh, the other dishes lacked a certain level of finesse. The desserts tasted very artificial and the drinks were overpriced for what they were. It seemed that some shortcuts were taken in the preparation that resulted in an overall unsatisfying meal.

The atmosphere was nice and the restaurant had a lot of potential, but the execution of the dishes was far from perfect. The staff were friendly and attentive but could have been more organised with their service.

Overall, it is difficult to give this restaurant a five-star rating. While there were some positives, such as the fresh sushi, the poor execution of the dishes and the slow service detracted from our experience. Two stars would best reflect the quality of the food and...

A popular spot for seafood and kamameshi, Araki serves up a decent variety of fresh offerings in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. The highlight of our meal was the juicy scallop grilled in its shell—sweet, plump and perfectly cooked, paired wonderfully with the house sauce. The kamameshi (traditional rice dish cooked in a small iron pot) was hearty and well-seasoned, a comforting bowl that showcased the restaurant’s strength in...

We arrived late and only had an hour to order and eat. The food was a mix of hits and misses. The hot rice was great, but the rice bowl was just average. However, the miso soup was exceptional—probably the best I’ve had so far—and it was refillable, which was a nice bonus. Other recommended dishes include the grilled seafood and silver cod. The restaurant also offers a good selection of wine...