What a wonderful place in Wakkanai. The staff was poliet and smiling, the place was cozy and food was brilliant. We were lucky to be here to try the authentic Wakkanai tako shabu (octopus shabu shabu). The seafood don and crab tempura were marvelous too. Thank you very much Kurumaya Genji.

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3.85 - If you find yourself in Wakkanai, it’s worth trying their local "Tako" hotpot. While there’s nothing particularly special about it, it’s a nice way to experience what the locals eat. However, the sailfin parrotfish with miso sauce was quite tasty. If you're unsure of what to eat in Wakkanai, this is definitely a solid option, especially considering the limited number of restaurants in the area.

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The food (our menu was mainly seafood) is good and service is warm and friendly.

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The taste is average and the waiter seems to be unskilled at putting the ingredients into the shabu shabu pot (his chopstick skill is concerning). They also seems to require advance booking since they always put “fully occupied” sign even though there were few people inside

Tako Shabu is a speciality of Wakkanai, and it's great. The mamasan running the place is outgoing and fun and the food is fantastic. Sashimi, crab and grilled fish are also on the menu and a part of the high- end set meal. Highly recommended - it is the best in Wakkanai.

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