On The Road ~ Niseko, Japan #10

Where To Eat In Niseko

KAMIMURA – The Iconic Michelin-starred French restaurant, defines exquisite dining in Niseko.

By Chef Owner Yuichi Kamimura

Born in Hokkaido, Yuichi spent his formative years in his parents restaurant. After 10 years working and influenced by renowned chef Tetsuya Wakuda in Sydney, Yuichi returned to Niseko and is passionate about the relationship between Hokkaido’s pristine natural environment and exquisite cuisine.

Niseko Beetroot Crepe
eggplant, olive, shallot, tofu cream

Matured Potato
racketeering, mushroom powder, anchovy, hazel nut

Chargrilled Hokkaido Wagyu
watercress, Hokkaido mushroom, veal jus

Steamed Menuke Fish
shungiku, daikon, saikyo miso, clam cabbage

Shibetsu Lamb Noodle
kuzukiri, onion, salted pepper

Koicha Sorbet
fukujuen matcha green tea

Happy Cows’ Ice Cream
white chocolate mouse, custard, strawberry

On The Road ~ Niseko, Japan #9

Where To Eat In Niseko

MACCARINA

By Chef Sugaya Shinichi

In The Village of Makkari about a half hour ride from town is well worth the drive. The theme of the restaurant is the WIND. Located in an Agricultural area, the food is locally grown and sourced.

This was an amazing salad with beef and lamb bites

Grilled Leek

Hamachi in foam amazing

Hokkaido Beef with Layered Potatoes and Shishito Pepper

Rice with Crunchi Veggies

Dessert – Pistachio and Hazelnut in Chocolate Cuo and Mango Ice Cream

The wonderful Managers who showed us a great evening.

On The Road ~ Niseko, Japan #8

Where To Eat In Niseko:

A Favorite Little Local Place That Everyone Loves

EBISUTEI

Local Oysters Hokkaido

Veggie Dish, Tofu, Cabbage, Root Vegetable In Broth

Walking Home, The Mountains in the background.

On The Road ~ Niseko, Japan #7

Where to Eat In Niseko:

Asperges

by 3-Star Michelin Chef Hiroshi Nakamichi

Hearty Minestrone Soup with Salad on the Toast

Fresh Oysters from Hokkaido (Kakiemon) Konbu Marinated Flounder wrapped with Rice Herb Salad. Similar to Lau Lau in Hawaii

Pork Loin, Locally Sources from Hokkaido with Puréed Potato

Lily Root

Amazing Sweet Onions with Beacon

Fresh Made Marshmallow

Black Bean Chocolate, Guimauvie, Sable Cookies and Fresh Marshmallow

Soufflé Galces aka Strawberry Air…amazing

The Ride Up The Mountain To Asperges for Lunch

On The Road ~ Niseko, Japan #6

WHERE TO EAT IN NISEKO:

Acorn Niseko

This is a brilliant and beautiful restaurant, a must on your list in Niseko. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about the food and the wine to pair with it.

The owner Chef El Bulli a 3 Star Michelin chef and restaurant designer Ron Herman maximize nature’s blessings, “acorn” with a very modern interpretation of Japanese food.

Oshiki “Prologue” a traditional soup to start the meal, Miso, Rice and Celery Root.

Sakizuke “Snacks” Trees With Snow, pop cone on tree cracker, Uni on Squid Ink

Mukozuke “Twilight” Sashimi Trout with Salmon Roe and Strawberry

Yakimonowan “Composition #1” Spanish Mackerel with Shungiku leaf (Chrysanthemum)

Yakimono “Composition #1” also Grilled Pork

Shiizakana “For Champagne”

Takiawase “Flavor Of Soil, Wagyu” Nagasaki Beef with Carrot powder

Tomewan “Sign of Spring” Porridge of Rice in Chicken Stock with Uruk Leaf “Spring is Coming

On The Road ~ Niseko, Japan #5

Where to Eat In Niseko:

The Barn

Sea Food Platter

Sea Urchin in Shell

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  Sushi Auburn Wagyu
  Hokkaido thin sliced Wagyu Seared at the table below.

A Walk After Dinner Looking For A Night Cap

The Bar Gyu – The Fridge Door… The Door is about 4 feet high.

Snow Drift Art In Front Of Our Hotel Wishing Us Good Night!

On The Road ~ Niseko, Japan #4

Where to eat in Niseko:

Restaurant La Villa Lupicia

Hokkaido Oyster

Great Bolognese Special with Hokkaido Beef

Sautéed Flounder From Suttu with Americane Sauce, Yes that’s how it is spelled.

Hokkaido Skirt Steak with Red Wine Sauce

Local Beer

There was also live music.

On The Road ~ Niseko, Japan #3

Niseko is a town on Japan’s northern Hokkaido Island, near the dormant volcano of Mt. Yotei. The surrounding mountains are dotted with many hot springs, known as onsen. Niseko is famous for it’s powder skiing.

Skiing Through The Trees

Anna Teaching How to Ski In The Trees And In Powder
Notice the balls of snow on the trees, when you are at a distance it looks like white lanterns in the trees, very magical.

Lunch: Fresh Roasted Chicken Salad and Greens From Green Farms Deli Cafe Roaster.
Food From Farm To Fork.

On The Road ~ Sapporo, Japan #2

Eating in Sapporo

Pumpkin Soup

Foil Gras w/ Tomatoe

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  Prosciutto w/Quail Egg
  

Chef

Tenderloin and Kobe Steaks

Steaks Grilling Under The Dome

Garlic Chips Perfection

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  Dinner

On The Road ~ Sapporo, Japan #1

Flying into Sapporo, capital of the mountainous northern Japanese island of Hokkaido is famous for it’s beer, skiing and annual Sapporo Snow Festival with enormous ice sculptures. We missed the ice sculptures though.

Hawaiian Air has a non stop flight from Honolulu to Sapporo 8 hours…. we are actually on our way to Niseko, world renowned ski resort, so two nights and a day here before a 3 hour ride to the mountains.

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Lunch-Soba Noodles…. soba noodles are made from buckwheat. Served with assorted tempura veggies.

If your having trouble not know what you want to eat, perhaps this will help?

Lots to see in Sapporo

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Ski jump from the 1972 Winter Olympics.

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Fushimi Imari Shrine

Chi-Ka-Ho, the underground walkway connecting Odori and Sapporo Station. It is right under the Main Street in Sapporo. Besides getting you to the train station, the is how you get to all the shopping, endless shopping. No worries about the weather… When we left they were setting music and conference areas, very cool.

If you are traveling with kids or just love candy, visit the Chocolate Factory…