The stylish dining establishment "Hottate Slow" is quietly pre-opening in Otsuki City, with a grand opening scheduled for February 11, 2026! This ultimate hideaway dining establishment, open only on Friday and Saturday nights and by reservation only, is gaining attention for its stylishness.

Located right next to the NEC Platforms Otsuki office, you might hesitate for a moment, wondering, "Where?!" The shop is located next to the appointment-only beauty salon "Flourish," housed in a small log cabin. A renovated "hot shack," the shop is now open for pre-opening ahead of its grand opening on February 11, 2026.

It is open only on Friday and Saturday nights and by reservation only. There is no sign yet, so I hesitantly opened the door...

There you will find a sophisticated and stylish space that is completely different from what you would imagine from the exterior!
There are counter seats and relaxing sofa seats, and every corner is photogenic and smart. Ikegawa, who runs the salon, personally pasted the walls, painted the walls, and did all the other DIY work. Ikegawa's sense shines through everywhere, with swags and botanical lights.

There is no set menu, only the chef's choice menu of the day, and the unique charm of this place is that you can enjoy a different lineup every time. There is also a delicious-looking homemade fruit wine on the menu, but today we are driving, so we toasted with non-alcoholic lemon beer ♡

You can enjoy "Ikegawa-style local cuisine," which makes use of traditional ingredients and goes well with alcohol, such as making butterbur miso using butterbur picked by his father and dressing Japanese pepper leaves with black pepper cheese. Today's snack plate is full of such simple yet delicious flavors ♡

We also have the traditional Italian dish of porchetta, which is slowly baked and packed with herbs and spices. The rich aroma of the juicy meat is combined with the delicious taste and texture, and the deliciousness that can only be achieved through careful, painstaking hand-preparation will permeate your entire body.

And even the sausages are homemade!
It contains no additives and has a strength and richness that you can't get from commercially available products...it's amazing! You can enjoy the firm texture of the meat, and the delicious flavor of the meat lingers in your mouth for a long time.
This exquisite dish, made with yuzu pepper, is available only at this time of year, and has a soft, refreshing aroma that perfectly matches the savory flavor of the meat and its spiciness.

Also, you should definitely request the fluffy pizza baked in the gas oven!
To ensure even cooking, the food is rotated by hand and baked at an extremely high temperature in one go, locking in the moisture in the dough and the flavor of the ingredients.

The pizza has a surprisingly fluffy new texture, and the homemade pesto sauce and lotus root add a nice touch. It's a simple pizza that brings out the natural flavor of the ingredients, enhancing its depth and making it a delicious pizza that's sure to spark conversation and drinks.