Shotoku Taishi - Asuka Shop — Restaurant in Otaru

The Japanese spirit in one place. No tourists (except me) Japanese kindnes : very kind staff, accommodating to non Japanese speakers. Fresh food: The food is excellent. I wish I was there on the evening to enjoy some drinks. Be sure you know some Japanese etiquette before coming in. They are welcoming tourists so it would be a shame they stop doing so because of poor manners of some tourists. If you respect local manners, I do strongly...

Sushi had too much wasabi, which seemed to have been a cheap variety from a squeeze tube. The shrimp was overcooked and gritty. We were charged extra for ordering from the English menu, and they charged us for two items that we did not order. Waiters also brought us someone else's order and served it to them after it sat at our table--unhygienic. This was a mediocre experience. Do...

Food was very good for the price. Egg custard bowl had an excellent texture. Sushi was delicious. Shrimp head soup was good. Only problem was I ordered 800 yen lunch menu combination, but somehow paid 1100. I didn't protest because it was still a very good deal, but I don't get the price unless the barley tea pitcher at the counter was not free, in which case they should...