February 2010

A 2-post collection

Japan's best kept dining secret - J-Sekka Niseko

By Grant |  Feb 6, 2010  | japan, restaurants-and-dining, february-2010
Niseko is a fantastic destination for skiers, as well as those who prefer the aprés style. This year the crowds were smaller that in previous years, which meant getting a last minute table at one of the greatest little restaurants in that part of Japan was possible. J Sekka has grown to encompass everything from apartments to a masseur, but at heart it is still all about the food. This year, they’ve joined the Hokkaido regional restaurateurs in promoting local produce, and we enjoyed everything from wild venison to exquisitie chocolate creations (OK, chocolate might not be indigenous).
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Tsubara Tsubara - Quick, Tasty and Fun

By Grant |  Feb 4, 2010  | japan, restaurants-and-dining, february-2010
Just like this review, Tsubara Tsubara is a quick, tasty and fun little Japanese restaurant on the edge of Niseko as one follows the road east to Kutchan. As it’s in one of the satellite “pension” areas, it can be easier to get a table here for those who walk 5 minutes further than Niseko’s main road. One of the highlights of this place is the fantastic “dial up the chilli” ordering system.
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