4 places for food in Hakodate, chosen by Rin and checked by the editors.
Seibu district
A Spanish bar and restaurant at the foot of the Daisan-zaka slope, in the old Fukaya rice shop. The chef is Koji Fukaya. Closed on Mondays and the first Tuesday of the month.
RinOne pintxo, one glass of wine. Standing is fine.
Seibu district
Hakodate shio ramen in a building that opened about 90 years ago as the Yamazaki tailor’s. A broth of ma-konbu kelp and dried scallop, seasoned with salts from three places in Hokkaido.
RinThe name says tailor. Order the shio.
Seibu district
A sukiyaki house opposite the Horaicho tram stop since 1901, eaten in tatami rooms. Its butcher’s counter also sells croquettes and other ready food. Closed on Wednesdays.
RinFor lunch, a weekday. Thirty a day.
Goryokaku
Two minutes’ walk from the Goryokaku-koen-mae tram stop. Japanese plates of fish brought in by the owner, a fisherman, and stone-oven pizza made with Hokkaido wheat. Closed on Sundays.
RinCheck the board for today’s fish before ordering sashimi.
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