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Drive-in Marufuku, where you can enjoy a view of Yoichi's ocean while eating excellent Neapolitan cuisine.
Drive-in Marufuku is a well-known restaurant that is recommended for those who drive to Shakotan, Yoichi, or Otaru. This time, we would like to introduce the popular "Neapolitan" and other menu items!
Good old-fashioned Showa-era drive-in by the sea
The place where you can enjoy the excellent Neapolitan cuisine of the good old days is "Drive-in Marufuku" located by the sea, just after entering Yoichi Town on Route 5 from Otaru. It is a long-established drive-in founded in 1969.
Elegant classical music plays in the restaurant, and nostalgic lighting, a pillar clock, and velour sofas welcome you with the same atmosphere as in the past.
The restaurant is filled with old-fashioned ketchup! Excellent Neapolitan!
Drive-in Marufuku's popular menu item is the old-fashioned "Neapolitan. After you have eaten the salad that comes as part of the set, the Neapolitan arrives sizzling on the hot griddle. The spaghetti with lots of ketchup, red sausage and mushrooms, this is Showa Neapolitan.
The taste of the ketchup is as it looks, but the acidity of the tomatoes gives it a rich, elegant flavor that is not too salty. The thick pasta is well mixed with the sauce and you can finish it without getting tired of it.
Marufuku's Neapolitan also includes "Fried Shrimp Neapolitan" with crispy fried shrimp and "Hamburger Neapolitan". Both the fried shrimp and hamburger steak are solidly sized!
And for those who are not sure which to choose between Curry Rice and Neapolitan, the "Big Combination" is a co-starring combination of the two menus. The curry rice has a slightly spicy, adult flavor.
A hidden gem "Torimen" that will warm your heart and body!
Another must-try dish is the "Torimen" (chicken noodle). It is thin somen noodles with chicken meat, kamaboko (fish paste) and spinach. The simple and gentle taste will fill your stomach and heart with happiness. The noodles are thin and easy to eat, so it is recommended for children and the elderly.
The menu is also very rich with other dishes such as fish set menus, zangi set menus, and after-meal dessert parfaits! Please enjoy a variety of menu items.
A spectacular view point from which you can watch the sun set over Cape Siripa
One of the reasons why many people visit the restaurant is to enjoy the view from the restaurant. You can see "Cape Siripa," which protrudes from Yoichi Bay and has become a symbol of Yoichi. There is also a small seating area, so you can bring your children with you.
The sound of the waves is so pleasant that you will want to stay and watch until the sun goes down. The quiet seascape has always given travelers peace of mind, hasn't it?
If you visit around the summer solstice, you may be able to see the "sunset twice," a rare phenomenon unique to Yoichi, where the sun sets over Cape Siripa and the sun peeks out, then sinks into the sea.
For your next driving break, why not stop by "Drive-in Marufuku" with its Showa-era retro atmosphere and be healed by a delicious meal and a peaceful view of the sea?
Drive-in Marufuku
■Location: 131 Sakae-cho, Yoichi-cho, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido
Hours of operation
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 11:00-15:00 / 18:00-21:00
Wednesday, Sunday 11:00-15:00
Closed: Thursday
*Please call to confirm before visiting, as the store may be temporarily closed.
■Phone: 0135-22-2556
