HIROAKI

Among Hokkaido's Tabelog Chinese EAST 100 honorees in 2026, HIROAKI in Tomakomai ranks #69, the only selection outside Sapporo, earning the nod twice (2023 and 2026). That repeat recognition anchors the venue's positioning: a creative Sichuan restaurant where technical discipline meets course-menu focus, tucked above street level in Nishikimachi.

Walk into a 13-seat space, five counter spots, two four-tops, that operates exclusively on reservations placed by 10 PM the night before. The format is course-only for both lunch (¥6,000–7,999) and dinner (¥15,000–19,999), with pricing tied to a LINE member discount; non-registrants pay 10% more. The approach is consistent with the venue's emphasis on prepared, multi-course progressions rather than à la carte browsing.

Sichuan Precision and Hokkaido Sourcing

Creative Sichuan at HIROAKI means the kitchen leans on local fish and vegetables, Hokkaido-grown produce and Hokusetsu beef anchor the menu, while applying traditional Chinese technique. Expect dishes framed around color, layered spice profiles, plating that reads closer to kaiseki presentation than wok-house improvisation. The setup favors diners comfortable with multi-course pacing and ingredient-driven composition. If you're seeking rapid turnover or a la carte flexibility, the format won't accommodate.

The counter seats offer sight lines to prep work; the two four-tops can be semi-privatized with roller curtains. Maximum capacity stretches to 15 if needed, though service quality holds better at the 13-seat standard. Families find welcome here, a ¥3,300 children's plate includes Hokkaido chicken, housemade dim sum, crab omelette, but the course structure and timing (parties run past 2.5 hours at dinner) mean younger children need patience.

Drinks: Sake, Shochu, Sapporo Beer Certification

HIROAKI holds Sapporo Beer's Perfect Draft certification, meeting the brewery's temperature and cleaning standards for serving "Perfect Classic" with controlled foam. Beyond that, the drinks list emphasizes sake, shochu, wine, cocktails, each category noted as a focus area. The bar program supports the Sichuan menu without overpowering it, expect selections that work with numbing spice and rich, oil-forward cooking rather than delicate sashimi pairings.

Booking requires phone contact (+81-144-84-7249); same-day reservations rarely clear. The venue closes on days without advance bookings, so confirmation by the prior evening is essential. No dedicated parking, coin lots nearby handle overflow, but factor in the eight-minute walk from Tomakomai Station or the ten-minute drive from Tomakomai Chuo Interchange if arriving by car.

At ¥15,000–19,999 for dinner, HIROAKI sits well above Tomakomai's casual dining average but delivers the format rigor and ingredient care expected at that tier. TONCINI offers another approach to refined dining in the city, while travelers passing through New Chitose Airport 30 minutes away can compare casual options like Aji no Daiou Souhonten (¥1,000–1,999) or ROYCE' Shin chitose kuukou ten (¥2,000–2,999). For a fuller sense of Tomakomai's dining range, see our full Tomakomai restaurants guide.

Open daily noon to 10 PM, lunch runs 12–2 PM, dinner 5–10 PM. Both services require advance notice. The venue also handles takeaway, hors d'oeuvres, bento orders outside regular hours, useful for groups needing off-site catering. Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, Diners) and QR payments (PayPay, Rakuten Pay) accepted; electronic money not supported.