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Sakanatei Kihachi

Rating88SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Won Michelin Bib Gourmand in both 2012 and 2017 Hokkaido editions (independently confirmed).
ミシュランガイド北海道で2012年・2017年と2期連続ビブグルマン獲得(独立確認済み)。
Google Maps 4.06.
Google Maps 4.06点。
Featured in Hokkaido Likers and official tourism sites.
北海道Likers・網走観光公式サイトに地元名店として掲載。
December 2025 Hot Pepper latest review confirms ongoing operation.
2025年12月のホットペッパーグルメ最新レビュー確認で継続営業証明。
Always requires reservations — genuine demand.
予約なしでは入れない本物の人気。
Unique whale cuisine.
くじら料理という独自性。
~6,000 yen/person good value.
価格6,000円程度、コスパ良好。
No sakura concerns.
サクラ懸念なし。
No PR.
PR案件なし。
Popular Dishes
Seafood robata grill
海鮮炉端焼き
whale dishes
くじら料理
sashimi assortment
刺身盛り合わせ
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

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.

Business Hours
Mon – Fri16:00-22:00
Sat・Sun16:00-21:30
Regular HolidayIrregular
Phone0152-43-8108Call
Access
Reservations required. Very busy May-Oct. Japanese only. Cash and card accepted.
Minami 4-jo Nishi 3, Abashiri, Hokkaido
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
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Sakanatei Kihachi

Rating88SCORE
Popular Dishes
Seafood robata grill
海鮮炉端焼き
whale dishes
くじら料理
sashimi assortment
刺身盛り合わせ
Business Hours
Mon – Fri16:00-22:00
Sat・Sun16:00-21:30
Regular HolidayIrregular
Access
Reservations required. Very busy May-Oct. Japanese only. Cash and card accepted.
Minami 4-jo Nishi 3, Abashiri, Hokkaido
Phone0152-43-8108
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Won Michelin Bib Gourmand in both 2012 and 2017 Hokkaido editions (independently confirmed).
ミシュランガイド北海道で2012年・2017年と2期連続ビブグルマン獲得(独立確認済み)。
Google Maps 4.06.
Google Maps 4.06点。
Featured in Hokkaido Likers and official tourism sites.
北海道Likers・網走観光公式サイトに地元名店として掲載。
December 2025 Hot Pepper latest review confirms ongoing operation.
2025年12月のホットペッパーグルメ最新レビュー確認で継続営業証明。
Always requires reservations — genuine demand.
予約なしでは入れない本物の人気。
Unique whale cuisine.
くじら料理という独自性。
~6,000 yen/person good value.
価格6,000円程度、コスパ良好。
No sakura concerns.
サクラ懸念なし。
No PR.
PR案件なし。
88SCORE
What a score of 88 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

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.

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