Chef — Restaurant in Hakuba

Came here during the tail-end of the snow from winter into early spring. The cozy, toasty, and homely seating area was a perfect way to warm up. This was complimented by the lovable dog "Haru" who enjoys watching and playing with guests, along with the equally lovable host and chef who whipped up an amazing set of dishes for us. We had a Cappriciosa pizza, which he recommended, and a Japanese mushroom & bacon pasta we picked ourselves (we were so hungry we forgot to take pictures!) finishing off with a cake desert (we at least got this one). We were quite blown away at how enjoyable the food was. It was a wonderful experience and we felt very welcome with how friendly and conversational the host was, who was spirited and vibrant despite his age. In fact we came again the next day to try get another juicy meal in before heading out from Hakuba, but sadly he was closed that early afternoon. If you're looking for a solid italian style option, An affordable but fulfilling and enjoyable meal, a cozy spot to spend lunch or dinner in, or enjoy a friendly conversation while feeling like you were invited to eat in their home, then this place is right...

This place is fantastic! The owner is very friendly and would chit chat with us, giving great advice and also wanted to listen about us. The food was great! Didn't know you could get good spaghetti and pizza is such a small town.be warned though! You better love dogs. He has a dog, Hally, who is very load and very puppy-esc. She is 100% friendly though and just wants to be pet/beg for food. If you are ok with that, this is a...

This place was awesome! We had the chicken and eggplant pasta, bolognese pasta, and a pizza and everything was wonderful. The bolognese was made perfect and the chicken and eggplant was fantastic. The owner/chef was the nicest guy and super knowledgeable about the area. Very homey feeling. His dog Hali is also adorable and super friendly. Would absolutely recommend this spot to...