Hageten — Restaurant in Obihiro

Hageten is a surprising place, the entrance looks extremely fancy but then it is pretty average looking indoor. The flavors however are far from average. The famous buta-don was the most tender mix of oily meat and spices. The teishoku was a decomposed nabe (summer menu) but it wasn't the star of the show. With it ( For only 1150 ¥) we had a beautiful mix of delicious and refreshing appetizers which work as multiple gateways to what Obihiro cuisine has to offer. We also had the oyster tempuras , which were a bit disappointing but not enough to shadow the memory...

Someone wrote that the pork bowl (butadon) was life-changing. I don’t know if my life changed but this was the best butadon I have ever had. In fact, it was better the the tastiest beef bowl I have had. The restaurant was very nicely decorated, the staff great, and the prices about in line with the valve received. The tempura was also good. Butadon is a local specialty because of the sauce and apparently this restaurant is the most famous. Go early because there...

The tempura lacked the desired light and crispy texture, while the pork slices in the butadon were a bit dry and lacked a smoky flavor. Although the pork tempura was tender, it still lacked the signature texture of a good tempura.

Overall, the meal was decent, but nothing particularly special. On a positive note, the staff were friendly and provided good service...