A French Dining Experience with a View at Maison FUJIYA HakodateLocated at the top of Nijukkenzaka, Maison FUJIYA Hakodate is a charming white house that offers stunning views of the city. As I climbed the slope from the port, I was a bit apprehensive, thinking it might be a pretentious place. However, from the warm welcome at the entrance to the attentive service at my table, everyone was friendly and welcoming. Thanks to this, I enjoyed a wonderfully comfortable dining experience from start to finish.There are two course options, and I chose Course B for the day. We toasted with Nicolas Feuillatte Grand Réserve Brut. As I opened the menu, I was delighted to see a list of local delicacies: sweet shrimp, Hokuto oysters, skate with squid ink, striped jack, scallops, flounder with flower zucchini, and Oguni beef. The dishes kept coming, and by the time the main course arrived, I was already quite full. The oysters were beautifully presented, buried in ice with a refreshing white quenelle garnished with lime zest. The premium rillettes served in a tube were perfect for spreading generously on the delicious bread.Each dish was unique, and there were moments when I thought, "This is quite elaborate; is this what French cuisine is like?" I realized it was just a matter of my own unfamiliarity with such dishes. Nevertheless, everything was genuinely delicious.The dessert was equally delightful. A thin chocolate pastry filled with cream was accompanied by a pure white ice cream. To finish, six macarons were beautifully arranged like fruit on a glass tree. Before I knew it, the slope and the city outside the window had completely darkened.Overall, I left feeling completely satisfied. I was impressed not only by the food but also by the view and the service. I would love to return someday.