Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Haven't been to Furano for quite a few years, but planning a few days there this season. Anyone have recommendations for dinner/drinks (steak/sushi/pasta/yakitori/ramen/etc)? Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Bumping this to beg for responses... Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I wrote these reviews/info after I got back at the start of the year. Tirol Lamb BBQ , Kitanomine. Downstairs from Cafe Tirol is the Tirol Lamb Barbeque. It is a cheap, Korean-style "cook it yourself on the table-top" restaurant. Lamb (Sir)loin is 620Yen, Lamb Chops (3pcs) are 980Yen. The Korean style marinades are awesome, and because the table BBQ's are dome-shaped, all the sauce and meat juices flows down and flavours the veges. An "All-you-can-eat-and-drink in 90 Minutes" is available for 4000Yen per person (whole table must order it), but if you need protein/red meat after a long day in the snow it is well worth the money. The staff although not fluent in English, do know enough to get by, but are extremely friendly and a return visit makes you feel like one of the regulars. Sapporo Beer is available on tap, and the local winery's wine is available by glass or or bottle. I highly recommend this place. JUN Restaurant, New Furano Hotel, Kitanomine. Located on the ground level of this cheaper hotel in the Kitanomine ski area, you'd be forgiven for thinking it is not worth your time. This would be a mistake however, as although it is not much to look at as far as decor is concerned, the prices are very reasonable and food of excellent quality. The hotel itself is owned by a seafood company, and if you are in the mood for it, you will be pleasantly surprised with the variety and freshness of the seafood. A highlight is the plate of King Crab (written as King Clubs on the menu), which can be yours for about 2800Yen (a good serve). If you aren't in the mood for seafood, you can also try their Steak set available for 2310Yen. Not only does it include a 150gram steak, but soup, salad and either bread or rice are included as well. Drinks menu includes local and French wines, local and national beers, as well as sho-chu, sake and spirits. Panier , Kitanomine. Tucked away off the main roads of Kitanomine is Panier. It serves a little of everything, including pizza and pasta as well as japanese style curries (including their own speciality "Black Curry"). Cheap food for those who have a small budget but good taste. Drink..... Furano Winery - The Furano Winery wines can be bought from the Winery itself, or in restaurants and gift shops in the hotels. There are white, rose and red wines available, as well as the local speciality - Lavender wine. The white wine can also be bought with Lavender, however it is more of a subtle undertaste and smell rather than an overpowering palette and bouquet.(If available, try the Soleil. Probably the nicest Rose' I've ever tasted.) Furano Brewery - Located in the Kitanomine ski area of Furano, this micro-brewery is able to sell the fruits of their labour directly to the public. If however the brewery is closed, it can be sampled at a number of the local Kitanomine restaurants, including JUN at the New Furano Hotel. There are a few varieties available from the brewery itself, such as a Pilsener, a Dark Ale and a Light ale. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Sciclone, thanks much for the tips (esp Furano Brewery) Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 A bit offtopic, but I don't think that the lamb fried on a domed hotplate dish you get throughout Japan, but mainly in Tohoku and Hokkaido, is Korean or particularly Korean style. Or for that matter Mongolian as its name, "Genghis Khan", would suggest. Its nice once in a while though. I just wish supermarkets etc in Japan would sell lamb in various cuts. Its usually sold in a thinly sliced roll assuming that Genghis Khan is the only way to eat it. In decent chunks, lamb/mutton makes the best curry by far. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Lamb is pretty easy to get in Tokyo nowadays; our local Tokyu store has chops and racks. Of course, the gaijin supermarkets have tons in all cuts. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Mr Wiggles: It was Korean style, as the restaurant sign was written in Hangul and English and it was served with Kimchi, and the marinade was very similar to the kimchi marinade. Still delicious though. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Another place you might want to try if you are doing some sight-seeing is the Furano Cheese Factory. Its a little out of the way, but they do have some nice cheeses and local cheese and wine sets. Also, there is a place attached that does wood-fired pizzas. Nothing outrageous, but good for a cheap lunch feed. It was about 500Y for 1/4 of a 28cm pizza and a soft drink. Bring a jacket though, if you go see it, as it gets pretty cold. Sorry for the double post. Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 North Country do a nice meal. They are a bit of a hike to get to, but worth it! If in doubt, as your accom manager. They'll have a few ideas. Link to post Share on other sites
-30deg 0 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 North Country is not so far...about 10 minutes walk from 7-11 convinience store or you can just catch the shuttle. For Furano dining advice it is a good idea to pick up a copy of the free Furano Dining and Entertainment guide on arrival. It has a comprehensive list and descriptions of restaurants in Furano - however Furano being an actual town rather than only a rsort has "hundreds" of restaurants - sometimes it is worth just taking the risk of opening a sliding door down a small allyway in town to experience a genuine locals restaurant. Link to post Share on other sites
Amos in Utsunomia 0 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 You sometimes sound like you are copying and pasting from a Furano marketing guide, -30deg. Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 But, what was said is absolutely true, therefore it cannot have been sourced from a marketing guide! (and the spelling errors are all his own work!) Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I'd really like to visit Furano, didn't realise that it was an actual town as opposed to a resort. Definitely, if you are in a Japanese town then you have to just start opening those doors. From a crummy alleyway, it can lead you into some of the best restaurants and bars you've ever been in Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Me too. On the want to go list. Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 If you have a look at the resort pages on here, you'll see the setup. Town and resort separated by a river. Short wander from resort to town. Well worth the walk, and plenty of "alleyways" to find treasures in. Link to post Share on other sites
-30deg 0 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 The great thing about the downtown restaurants is that they have not yet started charging international prices. You eat where the locals eat and pay what they pay.You can easily eat dinner for less than 1000 yen. Some places do dinner for around 700 yen! Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thanks again to everyone posting suggestions, much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 In the centre of Furano, across from the station, with its own carpark is: Kumagera is a great restaurant serving Furano beef Link to post Share on other sites
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