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If you walk straight up the Ryugu Bridge over the Otaru Canal towards the mountain side where Otaru Station is located, you will find Nakayoshi Shokudo Pepechanya for about 5 minutes. It is about a 10-minute walk from Otaru Station. During the day, it serves original lunches, and in the evening it becomes a popular izakaya where local regulars gather.

Apparently, the restaurant originally operated under the same name in Sapporo, but moved to Otaru a few years ago when the owner moved. Run by a married couple, the restaurant's name comes from their beloved dog, "Pepe-chan." The restaurant's landmark is an illustration of a cute, large white dog on the wall next to the entrance, and this white dog is likely "Pepe-chan."

The interior of the restaurant is a relaxing space with a warm wooden feel, with four table seats and about ten counter seats. The lunch menu offers a wide variety of over 80 dishes, including the most popular daily "Nakayoshi Bento," rice dishes such as "Omuritan" (omelette rice topped with a runny egg), noodles such as "Pepe-style Udon" (pork marinated in egg), children's lunches, and desserts. Set drinks are available for 150 yen. Everything looks so delicious that it's hard to decide what to order.

The evening menu is also rich, with classics like zangi and french fries, as well as innovative dishes that go well with alcohol, including rice dishes, noodles, fried foods, vegetables, and snacks. They offer a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, including beer, shochu, plum wine, whiskey, cocktails, and Hokkaido sake. With a friendly, homey atmosphere and playful touches scattered throughout the restaurant, this is a recommended restaurant that will make you feel right at home.

Facility name: Pepe-chan's Friendly Restaurant

Address: 2-15-9 Ironai, Otaru City, Hokkaido 047-0031

phone
090-5075-6996

Opening hours
11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00

Closed: Tuesdays

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