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Otaru Muse was born from the desire to offer delicious homemade dishes made with carefully selected ingredients, a wonderful musical atmosphere unique to Otaru, all while bathed in the warm glow of candles.

The Western restaurant was opened in Otaru in 2009 by a chef husband who trained for about 10 years at a restaurant in Toyako Town, specializing in preparing delicious dishes with carefully selected ingredients, and his wife, a candle artist.

It is located about a 10-minute walk from Otaru Station, heading towards Sapporo on National Route 5. The sign, designed with a candle motif, is easy to spot, and you'll be greeted by an antique British-made door from the 1930s that perfectly matches Otaru's exotic atmosphere.

Stepping inside, you'll find the flickering candlelight, creations of the owner's wife, creating a relaxed atmosphere that feels a world away from everyday life, almost as if you've been transported to a foreign country. The name "Muse" also means "to ponder." Please enjoy your meal in the soft glow of the candles, relaxing, having fun, and perhaps even engaging in a bit of contemplation.

The menu is committed to homemade specialties, with every dish prepared from scratch, creating unique flavors that can only be found here. They are also very particular about their ingredients, always striving to provide safe, healthy, and delicious food.

The signature dish is the "Stewed Hamburg Steak," made with 100% beef and pork from Kuromatsunai. The demi-glace sauce is, of course, homemade and additive-free, carefully simmered with aromatic vegetables such as tomatoes and beef sinews in red wine. Even the herbs used for flavoring are home-grown, showing their dedication to quality. The aroma of the sauce, matured over many years, whets the appetite.

The lunch menu is extensive and reasonably priced, featuring soup curry, omurice, and fried dishes. The bite-sized ozoni served with drinks after the meal is a delightful thoughtful touch. The adzuki beans are meticulously simmered, with a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, and the soft shiratama dumplings provide a comforting feeling.

For dinner, in addition to the stewed hamburg steak, there's the chef's special dinner course, omurice, and a wide selection of appetizer dishes that pair well with alcohol.

Sending Otaru.

From the "Old Otaru Warehouse" overlooking the canal,
UNGAPLUS, which delivers the "story of Otaru"
that walked with the Kitamae-bune ships,
introduces "Otaru's attractions."

Please enjoy "Otaru."