Sim~Restaurant&Food Lab~
Innovative in Furano, Biei & Tomamu, Hokkaido, near Kita Biei Station
Our analysis
- 50%of high-end restaurants in Hokkaido have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: AutoReserve
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 3
Entrance 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 50% of the high-end restaurants in Hokkaido in this guide, and lower than that of 46% of its innovative restaurants. From abroad it can be booked online in English on AutoReserve; 11 of the 35 innovative restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 33% below its dinner budget), a late dinner (open until 23:30), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryoriya Oba | — | ¥13,200 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Susukino | Wed |
| Kowari | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Shiseikan shogakko mae | Sun |
| mare Hachikyo | — | ¥15,000 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Higashi Honganji-mae | — |
| Aperçu | — | ¥19,800 | ¥3,850 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Sim~Restaurant&Food Lab~ | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | — | — |
| Morishiro | — | ¥16,500 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 26 min, Toyonuma | Mon, Tue, Wed |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English, Korean |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Allergy information |
| Seating and facilities | Bring your own wine |
How to book Sim~Restaurant&Food Lab~
- Book online in English on AutoReserve, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 080-4357-2693 (+81-80-4357-2693 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch SIM Signature Course
Lunch · 11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
Cheapest
Dinner SIM Signature CourseMost booked
Dinner · 11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
Lunch SIM Chef's Table
Lunch · 13 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥7,000 more than the one above
Dinner SIM Chef's TableMost booked
Dinner · 13 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–23:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | BYO drinks, English menu, Multilingual staff available (English, Korean) |
| Opened | August 2025 |
Getting there
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The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Hokkaido 071-0233 |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kita Biei |
| Directions | It takes 8 minutes by car from Biei Station. Please come by private car or taxi. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sim~Restaurant&Food Lab~ cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sim~Restaurant&Food Lab~ have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Sim~Restaurant&Food Lab~?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sim~Restaurant&Food Lab~?
Kita Biei Station.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.