Tsubara Tsubara — Restaurant in Kutchan

Tsubura Tsubura is a quiet, traditional gem known for its deeply comforting and masterfully prepared soups. From the moment you walk in, you’re transported into a serene, old-world atmosphere that feels timeless, simple wooden interiors, soft lighting, and a sense of calm that invites you to slow down and savor.

The soups are truly the heart of the experience. Each bowl is rich in flavor, carefully balanced, and made with ingredients that speak to the seasons. Whether it’s a clear broth that’s light and elegant or a slow-simmered stew that warms you to the core, the care and tradition behind each recipe is unmistakable. It’s the kind of food that nourishes both body and soul.

Service is gentle and respectful, perfectly in tune with the quiet elegance of the space. If you're looking for a place that honors traditional Japanese flavors and provides a moment of peace in a busy world, Tsubura Tsubura is...

Dining here is an exercise in endurance. After ordering, we waited a full 50 minutes for our food to appear—piecemeal, of course. The staff, uninterested in even the simplest attempt at communication, bombarded us with Japanese, as if everyone dining here were fluent by default. Their cold, detached demeanor and disinterested service were almost an artistic statement.

The restaurant’s fame attracts an endless line of hopeful tourists outside, huddled together like loyal pets waiting for scraps. Watching them from inside, as we ourselves sat waiting endlessly for our meal, was a scene that felt less like dining and more like an elaborate satire on modern hospitality.

If standing in line for hours to be ignored and disrespected sounds appealing, this place is perfect. For everyone else, there are countless restaurants that value both your time and...

We love your curries. Been coming here since 15 years ago. Our favorite restaurant in Niseko. I have 1 feedback these time. We ordered 4 curry bowls and 8 side dishes. We added extra roasted pork for curry noodles. The pork was steamed and grilled in charcoal. The resulting taste was just incredible. The next night we decided to do again. Yes the next night! That’s how good the food was. We ordered extra extra pork this time…. BUT, the extra flavours from the grill was gone leaving behind totally tastless slices of pork. What huge bummer. We couldn’t even finish it. Next time if you want to prefer the roast pork, ask specifically to check if the pork was grilled, if not, don’t...