Sakanatei Kihachi
Founded 1995. A seafood izakaya that won the Michelin Guide Hokkaido Bib Gourmand two consecutive years (2012, 2017). Enjoy fresh Okhotsk seafood and Abashiri's specialty whale dishes. Reservations are essential. Google Maps 4.06. Approx. 6,000 yen per person — excellent value.
Reviewers consistently say 'impossible to get in without a reservation' and 'the Michelin recognition is well-deserved.' Whale dishes unique to this area. ~6,000 yen/person, excellent value. Latest visit record confirmed December 2025.