I chose a mini 5 seafood bowl with sea urchin, crab, shrimp, salmon roe, and scallops. I've never had such a luxurious seafood bowl before. First, the sea urchin was creamy, without any fishy taste, and the aroma that spread in my mouth was amazing! When you come here, you must try the sea urchin. The scallops were also very sweet and delicious.

I visited after a year for a trip to Hakodate. The prices have gone up, about 400 yen higher than last year excluding tax. Well, that's how it is. It was right after the summer vacation and the weather was rainy, so we were seated quickly for lunch. I ordered the Hakodate Tairyo Don. The amount of salmon roe was noticeably less, almost hiding the rice. It was just the right amount to try a few different places. The scallops were not that great this time. They didn't taste very good. Other than that, I was quite satisfied.

Due to a typhoon causing heavy rain, I was able to depart from Haneda Airport on the first flight in the morning and arrived at the shop by 9:30. I ordered the specialty dish "Tomo Don" and found that the sea urchin was fresh and sweet with no fishy smell, and the salmon roe and scallops were also delicious. The only downside was that due to price increases, the amount of salmon roe and sea urchin was less compared to the amount of rice.

On the second day of Nagatsuki, the weather suddenly cleared up, as if yesterday's storm had been a lie. After visiting Goryokaku, I took the streetcar to the station and had lunch at Hakodate Asaichi. The market was crowded with seafood rice bowl restaurants, so when in Hakodate, it's a must to try the famous seafood rice bowl. I spotted a restaurant with a flashy yellow sign that seemed to have available seats, so I decided to eat there. They have a system where you pay after your meal. Looking at the menu, the original Hakodate Tomoe Donburi (2,728 yen) includes sea urchin, salmon roe, and scallops, so I opted for the Three-Choice Donburi A (2,728 yen). The Three-Choice Donburi A allows you to choose three toppings from sea urchin, salmon roe, scallops, crab, shrimp, and salmon. There's also a B option which includes squid for an additional 110 yen, making squid more expensive than the other toppings (laughs). I ordered a draft beer (660 yen) and the Three-Choice Donburi A with sea urchin, salmon roe, and crab. Inside the restaurant, there were signed autographs from famous people who had visited. There was also a notice saying that sea urchin was scarce and expensive, so the portion in the dish was adjusted accordingly. The sea urchin was a bit salty, and the seafood layer was thin, so I ended up leaving a lot of rice uneaten, sorry about that. I should have asked for less rice from the beginning. There's also a mini bowl option which is about 300 yen cheaper but with fewer toppings, so it's better to go for the regular size with less rice. After satisfying my craving for Hakodate seafood rice bowl, I felt like I had accomplished something (laughs). After filling my stomach, I took the streetcar again to head to Motomachi.

I headed out to Hakodate Morning Market early in the morning. This place is packed with tourists. I think everyone came here after doing some research with a guide or something. I ordered the regular size with 3 colors (sea urchin, salmon roe, crab). It looked smaller than I expected, but it was just right for breakfast.

Arrived at the local area around 5:30 in the morning on a regular day. I was exploring the Hakodate Morning Market area, but most of the shops were not open. By chance, I passed by this store around 6 o'clock when it opened, so I went in. People around me were ordering the tricolor bowl, but I was more interested in the grilled salmon being cooked in front of the store, so I ordered the grilled salmon belly set meal. The portion was small and there was not much belly meat to eat... The charcoal-grilled rice! I was expecting more from a store with a sign saying "charcoal-grilled fish". Maybe it's because Hakodate Morning Market is a tourist spot, but even considering the tourist prices, paying around 1500 yen for this kind of meal was not very satisfying.

Hakodate Food Adventure, 2nd stop!! When it comes to Hakodate breakfast, this place is a must-visit with multiple locations. I wish I had tried the sea urchin here. I decided to try the squid dish I wanted - Squid Somen for 800 yen and Grilled Red Salmon Belly for 480 yen. It was delicious! The Squid Somen truly captured the essence of Hokkaido, and the Red Salmon had a perfect salty and rich flavor. The cost performance and variety of menu options were impressive! It would definitely be a great choice for a drink pairing as well!!

I arrived at the restaurant right before lunchtime. It was quite crowded, indicating its popularity. The food was delicious, but the cost performance was not that great. Even for lunch, it was a bit pricey. For this price, I could probably find something similar in Tokyo.

It's hard to decide which shop to go to at Hakodate Asaichi market as many of them offer seafood bowls. I chose to visit this famous long-established shop where you can get a discount on parking with a purchase of 2000 yen or more. The parking lot fills up quickly. I chose the three-color bowl with sea urchin, salmon roe, and crab. The dish is seasoned with wasabi soy sauce. Due to recent price increases, the portion size has become smaller, but it is still delicious. The sea urchin melts in your mouth. However, there was a staff member in the kitchen whose tone sounded a bit harsh, which made me feel a bit uneasy. But towards customers, they were very kind.

I went to "Kikuyo Shokudo" in Hakodate for breakfast at the Hakodate Morning Market. I tried their original Hakodate seafood bowl (uni, ikura, scallops) for 2728 yen. The portion was small and I felt it was a bit expensive. The taste was just okay. There are many other delicious and affordable options in Hakodate, so I think I'll try somewhere else next time. #Hakodate gourmet #Hakodate Morning Market #Foodies #Seafood bowl #Kikuyo Shokudo

Came here around 9 in the morning when it was not crowded. This is a well-known and reliable restaurant that has been around for a long time. I had the live squid for 1500 yen, the three-meal bowl, and the parent-child bowl with salmon and salmon roe. It cost around 6500 yen for everything. It's not cheap, but the satisfaction level is high as expected from a famous restaurant. I usually don't eat squid, but the live squid was really delicious!

Salmon ikura donburi and fresh squid sashimi. It seems to be a well-established seafood bowl restaurant in Hakodate. The squid sashimi, in particular, was incredibly fresh, so much so that it seemed to come alive when dipped in soy sauce. The accompanying sweet omelette was also delicious. This restaurant lives up to its reputation as an excellent establishment. I would definitely go back if I have the chance to visit Hakodate again.

I went around 9 am. The restaurant was quite crowded and I was lucky to get in without waiting. All three rice bowl dishes were very fresh and delicious. However, the portions were a bit small for the price, considering the high cost of items.

Other emoticon explanations can be found in the profile. Some things are difficult to express in words, so emoticons are the only way. Detailed rating: 3.3 points Price/Regular price: 2300/2780 Signature dish: 5-color donburi (sea urchin, crab, salmon roe, salmon, scallop) Taste feedback: The sea urchin was delicious, but I had just eaten a 500 yen seafood donburi on the second floor, so the excitement may have been lessened. The instructions on how to eat were written, but if you follow them, the scallop and wasabi will be left over. Atmosphere of the restaurant: Good Employees: Good Hygiene: Average Points: The menu on the wall is witty. Rating of price/regular price: I think it's worth paying more than the regular price 5 points or more: A restaurant that I don't want to tell others about... so I won't list it. (Rarely, I may mention a 5-point restaurant outside of the column.) 5 points: Only one favorite restaurant in each category (e.g. one ramen restaurant, one curry restaurant) 4.5 or higher: I want to use it again and again, even if I have to travel far or wait in line. 4 points or higher: I want to use it again and again, and I can recommend it to entertain or friends. 3.5 or higher: It goes on the revisit list. 3 points or higher: If it's nearby... if there are no other options, I'll go. 2 points or higher: I'll look for other restaurants, I won't go on my own. 1 point or lower: I won't go again, I'll refuse even if invited 1 point or less: It's no longer food, shouldn't be in the customer service industry. *Even if it's 3.5 or higher, if you get tired of the menu after visiting a few times, the rating may decrease.

When staying in Hakodate, I skipped the hotel breakfast and opted for breakfast at the Hakodate Morning Market instead. I wanted to try squid, sea urchin, salmon roe, and crab there. I found a place where I could enjoy all of that for under 3,000 yen, so I decided to give it a try. While I thought that the quality might have been better if I had tried these ingredients at the Otaru market, I still had a fairly enjoyable experience.

I visited the restaurant on a certain day in June 2023. I have been visiting once a year for over 20 years, but this is my first time posting a review. I had the deluxe 4-color rice bowl (crab, scallop, sea urchin, salmon roe) and half a grilled hokke fish. It was delicious as always. I look forward to visiting again.

I have had more opportunities to visit Hakodate for various reasons. This time, I chose a hotel plan without breakfast and decided to go to the morning market. It has been a while since I last visited the Hakodate Morning Market. Every shop looks delicious. Just walking around, you can feel the lively atmosphere which is enjoyable. It seems like the tourists are starting to come back. I couldn't decide where to eat, but ended up choosing the famous Kikuyo Shokudo. After waiting a few minutes, we were seated. The Uni, Ikura, and Crab tricolor bowl was amazing! I used to think it was just expensive for tourists, but eating at the morning market gave it a whole different vibe and it was fantastic! (Well, I guess I'm like a tourist myself) It was worth the price and I was very satisfied!

I had breakfast at Kikuyo Shokudo Honten in Hakodate Morning Market. While the sea urchin and salmon roe seafood bowl is popular, I opted for grilled fish for breakfast. I had grilled Atka mackerel, a Hokkaido specialty. The set meal included rice, miso soup, and a half portion of Atka mackerel. I also added squid sashimi. The size of the Atka mackerel was average, and it could have been a bit fattier. The squid sashimi was sweet and delicious. The price was a bit on the higher side for a grilled fish set meal, but it's understandable since it's a tourist spot. Overall, I was satisfied with Kikuyo Shokudo Honten. Satisfaction rating: ★★★★ Tabelog rating: 3.49 Business hours: [Summer] 5:00-14:00, [Winter (12/1-End of April)] 6:00-13:30 Closed: Open daily except New Year's Day Phone number: 0138-22-3732 Address: 11-15 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido Information as of June 4, 2023.

Kikuyo Shokudo Main Store @ Hakodate Arrived in Hakodate and it's breakfast time! When you come to Hokkaido, you definitely want to try some seafood first, so we went to this restaurant. The sea urchin and salmon roe rice bowl was delicious! It was a bit pricey, but it's Hokkaido seafood so of course it's tasty! However, the salmon set meal that my friend had was terrible. It was one of the worst salmon dishes I've ever had.

[Ordered Items (including tax)] - Mini Four Kinds of Donburi: 2,618 yen [Impressions (personal thoughts; can vary depending on the ordered items and individual taste preferences)] - Visited on a Saturday morning (regarding the meal) - The scallops had a nice firm texture and were delicious. - The saltwater sea urchin was soft (as described by the staff), had no bitterness, and had a decent sweetness. - The crab and salmon roe were average in terms of taste. - The rice was slightly soft with a lower chewy texture. - The miso soup lacked a bit of depth of flavor. [Other Information] - Payment by card was possible. - There were curtains between tables, which was nice. - The staff were energetic and provided good service. - Thank you for the meal.