Otaru Crown — Restaurant in Otaru

Objective review for the operator to consider improvements. Typical izakaya style eatery with a friendly uncle serving. The place only has 8 seats, hence prepare to queue if you arrive late and pls be considerate to consume ur food fast so others can enter. The eatery prides itself on its local Hokkaido baby scallops on its signboard. Unfortunately, lazy cooking technique (overcooked instant ramen, uninspired soup base), lack of cleaning of the scallops (the soup had a strange odour and taste due to the cook not removing the scallop bile sack) were apparent from the first sip of the soup. With the above standard, jpy1800 for the scallop ramen or jpy1500 for the Hokkaido scallop plate is deemed too pricy. I hope the owners can learn and improve on their food...

All dishes were reasonably priced, except for the seafood bowl that I ordered which was on the pricier side. I had to give the seafood ramen a try since I’m essentially in a seafood location. My partner ordered number 14.

Both ramens were delicious and the seafood was fresh and flavourful. I’d definitely go back next time!

The staff is friendly and helpful.

I went around 5pm, which worked really well as it wasn’t busy yet unlike the other tourist dense places that we experienced...

The price of ramen noodles does not match the quality at all!!! Tbh, we order the scallops and butter corn one, and they all taste like instant noodles from supermarket. When he was making them, we can hear him sneezing all the time back to the kitchen so hope we won get sick. I highly doubt the those previous good review, because this place seems Overpriced plain food next to attractions. If u are looking for a good ramen, go...