Grindel
A beloved Western-style restaurant in Hakuba with 30+ years of history, famous among locals and skiers. Signature dishes are the thick homemade smoked bacon steak and cheese hamburger steak. Lunch only. Arrive early on weekends to avoid full parking and full seats.
Highly recommended by a skier with 17 years in Hakuba. Multiple long-time repeaters say 'always crowded' and 'homemade bacon is shockingly thick.' TripAdvisor 4.3/5 (47 reviews). Local favorite, not a tourist trap. No closure or quality decline information found.