Already we are two weeks into the New Year! I hope everyone had a peaceful start to 2018 and that they feel renewed energy as they begin to work and study once more.

However, in the meantime, Takimoto Inn is offering lunches that hint at spring even though winter winds still blow outside!

Crispy Grilled Shiretoko Chicken and Roasted Hokkaido Potatoes
Served with rice or bread, soup and salad for 1,000 yen including tax

The flavor of rosemary gives this Shiretoko-grown chicken a fresh taste of spring. The Shiretoko region of Hokkaido is renowned for its pristine natural forests and stunning mountain scenery as well as a handful of charming towns and villages.

The skin is crisp while the inside is tender perfection. The potatoes are also grilled and a little bit sweet to balance the flavors. At first glance this dish looks Western in style, but our chef tells us that it better with rice than bread because he used oyster sauce as one of the main ingredients. Give it a try!

Domestic Scallops with Rape Blossoms and Dried Mullet Roe Pasta
Served with bread, soup, and salad for 1,000 yen including tax

The brilliant green and gold of the rape blossoms, a popular spring treat in Japan, is a welcome sight during these cold months. Our chef then crafted a spicy pepperoncino sauce for the pasta to help warm us up. It’s perfect!

January Lunch Special

Crispy Grilled Shiretoko Chicken and Roasted Hokkaido Potatoes
(Set meal includes rice, soup, and salad)
1,000 yen including tax
※ Bread may be substituted for rice.

Domestic Scallops with Rape Blossoms and Dried Mullet Roe Pasta
(Set meal includes bread, soup and salad)
1,000 yen including tax

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Takimoto Inn Restaurant Poplar
Lunch business hours 11:00 to 14:00
059-0551
Noboribetsu Noboribetsu-cho, 76
TEL 0143-84-2205
The Yu-Lunch Ticket, a set of bathing and onsen tickets, is also now available for 2,500 yen (tax included).
**Please be advised that during special holiday times, the Yu-Lunch Ticket may not be available.