We came here in 2014 and in a return trip to Hokkaido this year it was high on our list of priorities. We managed two meals here again. It is so good! The crab spaghetti and paella were magnificent. My only regret was that I didn't get to have their crab gratin again. The restaurant seems a lot more popular now and both times it was a squeeze to get in. Just come early is the b...

This was one of the standout restaurants in our ten day Hokkaido trip. We had planned to go to Uminekoya nearby for their much-vaunted crab spaghetti but it was closed. Mangiare Takinami just within sight is identified by a cherry tree outside although in October it was not in bloom. The interior of the stone building had high vaulted ceilings and a cosy atmosphere. We ordered ...