5th day of business trip in Sapporo. On this day, I was flying back to Tokyo in the afternoon. While waiting for my laundry to dry, I took my usual walk to Sapporo Central Wholesale Market and had breakfast at Aji no Nikko-san. The restaurant is located at North 10th Street, West 21st Street, about a 6-minute walk from Nijuyonken Station. Aji no Nikko-san is a long-established restaurant founded in 1970. It was the first restaurant in the market to offer "seafood bowls" and has been featured nationwide. I arrived around 9:30 am. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained. There were about 30 seats at the counter and tables combined. There were 2 groups of 6 customers already there. I sat at the counter by myself. The table was set with sauce, soy sauce, chopsticks, ladle, toothpicks, and a tissue box. After being seated, water was served. The menu consisted of set meals, seafood bowls, and side dishes. In terms of cost performance, the set meals were excellent, but since I hadn't had much seafood during my Sapporo trip, I decided to indulge in a seafood bowl this time. I ordered the Seafood Bowl (medium) for 4,000 yen. The seafood bowls come in small, medium, and large sizes, and there were actual bowls displayed on the counter for reference. The dish arrived in about 10 minutes. Wow! How beautiful is this presentation! I almost fell in love with Sapporo even more and almost canceled my return flight! The seafood bowl included sea urchin, salmon roe, scallops, sweet shrimp, squid, crab, scallops, and salmon. On top of the rice, there were chopped seaweed, shredded omelet, cucumber, and even fish cake hidden underneath. The freshness and volume of the ingredients were outstanding. In particular, the sea urchin, sweet shrimp, and scallops were amazing! The miso soup with seaweed and tofu was also perfect for breakfast. The price of the seafood bowl at this market area was slightly higher compared to other restaurants, but the freshness, volume, and beautiful presentation made it worth it. Aji no Nikko-san may have the best quality seafood bowl in the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market (including the outside market)! The service at Aji no Nikko-san was also excellent. If you are looking to enjoy a beautiful seafood bowl, be sure to visit this restaurant!

I decided on a spur-of-the-moment trip to Sapporo. I had no plan for breakfast at all. After searching and contemplating in my accommodation room, I chose this restaurant. It is said to have fresh live scallop sashimi. It's a short taxi ride from Sapporo Station, about 10 minutes. It's located just outside the Central Market, or rather, in the adjacent area. It was just past 7 in the morning. There was only one other group of customers. There are about 5-6 tables and 5 counter seats in the restaurant. I sat at the counter and ordered the "grilled Atka mackerel set meal" and "scallop sashimi". The restaurant was very clean and had a sense of cleanliness, which left a good impression. The waitress took our order, and the chef, whose face I couldn't see, responded. I could tell he was a skilled craftsman who could serve delicious food just by his voice and responses. Soon, the set meal and sashimi arrived. I first took a sip of miso soup. As I brought the bowl closer to my mouth, the aroma of high-quality dashi spread through my nostrils. As I slurped it down, the umami of the dashi overwhelmed me. Just from the miso soup alone, I was convinced that I made the right choice coming to this restaurant. Next, I enjoyed the flaked Atka mackerel. I savored the crispy and fragrant meat that had just been grilled. It was juicy and irresistibly delicious. And finally, the much-anticipated scallop sashimi. When in Hokkaido, you have to have scallops. That's what I decided on my own. However, this was the first time I had a whole scallop to myself. I picked it up, dipped it in wasabi soy sauce, and put it in my mouth. The crunchiness was amazing. I immediately followed it with a bite of rice. Thick Atka mackerel, rice, miso soup, scallop, rice, and then again, Atka mackerel. I didn't want this endless dream rotation to end. I ended up eating too much rice and had a second helping. I piled all the leftover scallops on top of the rice, picked at the Atka mackerel meat, and devoured the scallop rice bowl. If you can get such fresh and delicious food at this price, it's quite cheap. Thank you for the feast.

Near Sapporo's outdoor market, this nice shop opens at 7 in the morning. The menu mainly consists of seafood bowls with a variety of combinations available. My companion ordered a sea urchin, tuna, and salmon roe bowl, so I opted for a sashimi platter with extra live scallops. The sashimi included thick slices of tuna, squid, salmon, and sweet shrimp, all delicious. The live scallops were plentiful, with thick and tasty meat, especially the adductor muscles were delicious. The sea urchin, tuna, and salmon roe bowl had large and tasty salmon roe, and the sea urchin was also deliciously creamy.

I made a reservation for 7:00 in the morning!!! It was amazing!!! If you go to Sapporo, you must try it!!! The seafood bowl with a salmon flower is incredible! The large size is 5000 yen! I had the medium size with sea urchin and salmon roe for 4000 yen! Both were amazing!!!

I was recommended by a friend to try Niko-san for their seafood rice bowls with various options to choose from. I opted for the smallest size and was still amazed by the generous amount of uni, crab, and tuna. It was a delightful meal. Thank you.

I went to a new restaurant for breakfast because my usual place was closed. I had the Harasu set meal for 1,800 yen, which didn't come with any side dishes. The flavor was quite strong with a good salty taste that made the rice very enjoyable. I considered adding a small dish of ikura for an extra charge of 100 yen, but decided against it as it might push the total cost over 3,000 yen.

I usually don't eat donburi dishes because I enjoy drinking, but I decided to try it and it was delicious! The miso soup also had sweet shrimp in it. I also ordered grilled squid later on. It was around 11 o'clock, so it wasn't crowded and I was able to relax. I bought some salted fish guts as a souvenir, and it was also delicious as it was homemade.

On July 19, 2021 (Monday) #Lunch #Atka mackerel set meal -------------------------------- #Aji no Niko ◆Location: 2-16 Kita 10 Jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido ◆Phone: 011-641-8933 ◆Business hours: 7:00-15:00 ◆Closed on Wednesdays, irregular holidays (closed on certain days) ◆Parking available https://ameblo.jp/depot-n43/ -------------------------------- #Aji no Niko #Atka mackerel #Hokkaido #Sapporo #Around Nishi 20 Jo in Sapporo is pretty good #Delicious stuff #Jin Miura #Niseko Onsen Club #Love hot springs #Japan Association for the Preservation of Secret Hot Springs #Everyday is ramen #Soy sauce ramen #Salt ramen #Miso ramen #Love ramen #Odori Shokudo #Miura BBQ #I love Hokkaido #hokkaidolove

A shop located outside the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market. I had lunch here while shopping nearby. It's been a while since I last visited, and the interior has counter seats and table seats, but it's not very spacious. It was lunchtime, but it wasn't too crowded, probably due to the decrease in tourists because of the pandemic. The recommended dish seems to be the seafood bowl, but they also have set meals like grilled fish, tempura, and tonkatsu. I ordered the "Atka mackerel set meal (1,200 yen)" and my wife ordered the "Small seafood bowl (2,500 yen)". The dishes were ready in about 10 minutes. My wife's seafood bowl had a variety of toppings like sea urchin, salmon roe, scallops, sweet shrimp, squid, crab, and Atka mackerel, providing a satisfying meal in the small size. My Atka mackerel wasn't large, but it was delicious with a good amount of fat. The set meal prices may seem a bit high, but the quality of the seafood bowl was high, making it a good choice for those who want to eat seafood bowls.

- This is a seafood restaurant with a 50-year history in the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market outside market. The quality of the seafood is good, but honestly, it's a bit expensive... gives off a touristy price impression. - The sashimi set meal costs 1,500 yen and includes tuna, scallops, and a white fish, probably flounder. They don't provide much guidance. As you can see in the photos, it's a very simple set meal! The sashimi is of good quality and delicious, especially the thick and juicy scallops. The rice is just right, not too soft, and the miso soup has a good broth and is tasty! However, maybe because of its overly simple presentation, I feel that 1,500 yen is a bit expensive for this. It's kind of Hokkaido-like in a way, I guess, that's what makes it unique. Thank you for the meal.

I wanted to try a seafood bowl as it was my first time in Hokkaido, so I stopped by this restaurant at the Sapporo Nijo Market. There was only one other group of customers, so the atmosphere inside was quiet. I ordered the seafood bowl, which came with a variety of seafood, but it was smaller than I expected. It had uni, scallops, and salmon roe, all ingredients that represent Hokkaido. I think eating this bowl will give you a good taste of Hokkaido.

I ordered a seafood bowl. The menu listed it as "Soto ni Kaisen Don 2500~". I was confused, but when I looked inside, I saw that 2500 yen was for a mini bowl. There were sizes available: large, medium, and small. I ordered the mini bowl, which was a decent size. Honestly, I was a bit surprised at the price for the portion. The taste was good with various seafood items in each bite. They also had set meals, fried dishes, and a variety of rice bowls on the menu.

I was introduced to this rice restaurant in Sapporo by a friend. It's like a set meal restaurant located in the market in Sapporo. Of course, the seafood bowl is recommended, but I was told to try the scallops if they have them, so I ordered butter-grilled scallops as a beer snack. The scallops had a moderate fibrous texture and with each bite, the flavor of the scallops and butter overflowed. It was very juicy and absolutely amazing. Of course, I also thought the seafood bowl was a bit expensive, but it was very delicious. The shrimp and fresh scallops were so tasty. I want to eat it again...

Today, I used it for lunch during my trip to Hokkaido! [Access] It is located next to Sapporo Central Wholesale Market, on a street lined with seafood restaurants, and has its own large parking lot, so access by car is good! [Atmosphere] Today, I visited without a reservation, but I was able to be seated without waiting, perhaps because it was a little early. Since it was very busy with tourists, it might be better to make a reservation before visiting! The exterior has a lively appearance typical of a tourist spot, and the interior had a clean, traditional Japanese atmosphere! There were table seats and counter seats available! [Menu] ◇ Uni & Salmon & Ikura Don ¥3,500- Seafood miso soup Seafood bowl Small side dish (given for liking on Facebook) There are many variations of seafood bowls to choose from, combining various types of seafood! The bowl is generously packed with plenty of ingredients! The chef cuts and plates the ingredients after the order is placed, so the freshness is excellent! The miso soup is rich in shellfish broth, which is also delicious! By liking on Facebook, we received a small side dish as a gift! [Service] We were served with great care, and were able to enjoy our meal happily! [Notice] There were many autographed color cards from famous people displayed!

Anago Tempura Rice Bowl for 1000 yen This restaurant is a popular dining spot in Sapporo's outdoor market. I visited early in the morning. The interior of the restaurant has a counter and table seats, and it feels more spacious than it looks from the outside. On this day, they had a special menu item, Anago Tempura Rice Bowl. It came with scallop miso soup and pickles. The Anago Tempura Rice Bowl had two pieces of anglerfish from Kushiro, with tempura of chrysanthemum greens and onions. The miso soup was said to have scallops, but I couldn't taste them – it seemed more like seaweed miso soup. The rice portion was small, and the sauce was sweet and savory, which I liked. The tempura had a crispy coating, which was finely textured. If the anglerfish had been more plump, it would have been even better!

Head to "Aji no Niko" located outside Sapporo Central Wholesale Market. The small shop is next to a large parking lot in the outer market. They serve delicious bowls with fresh ingredients typical of an outer market. Prices are a bit high, possibly due to catering to tourists.

The dish was exquisite. I asked to change one type of seafood and ordered a large portion, and I was completely satisfied.

I visit Nisai-san once a year, and the food was delicious again this year.

Tourists beware! After seeing it on Kenmin Show, I had high expectations for this place, but it was a letdown (lol).

This is a revisit. I had the salmon, crab, and ikura bowl. Sometimes I want to eat saury too, but when I come, I end up with a seafood bowl. The salmon is thick and satisfying.