This ramen shop is attractive with a set menu that is perfect for a casual drink. The appetizer was a delicious pancake with natto in it, which was really tasty. Since I wasn't very hungry, I ordered some gyoza, cold tofu, and sausages to nibble on! I was so happy that they had bottled beers like Asahi Super Dry and Heartland, which are my favorite brands! I thought it would be a great place for a daytime drink too. I will definitely come back. Thank you for the meal!

Wandering new curry mania / rookie ramen mania, a solo middle-aged man. This is a memo-like review from the old man. If you are looking for concise information about the restaurant and food, please move on to other people's reviews around here. Hmm... the list of potential restaurants to visit is getting shorter. Places that only offer evening service or evening menus, or seem to not have fried rice as a standalone dish, will be excluded from this round. If I want to extend the distance of my cycling activity, I might consider a restaurant in Shiroishi-ku. It looks like it will be around 20km round trip. But here's the thing. It's unclear if they offer fried rice for lunch. Looking at the menu images from previous visitors, I'm not sure. Well, let's set out and see. Just as I set out, it started raining... I'm wearing a windbreaker with a hood and I can see breaks in the clouds, so I thought I could make it, but then it started pouring. I took shelter from the rain for less than 10 minutes, and then the sun came out again. I set out again, but this time the wind picked up... Oh well! I guess I'll switch to a nearby restaurant. The location is in Chuo-ku, Odori Nishi 24-chome. There's a "Sapporo Food Center" nearby on the corner. The nearest station is the Tozai Line's Maruyama Koen Station, coming out from exit 5. Head east (towards the TV Tower) and take a left at the corner of the aforementioned food center. I'm coming from Nishi-ku, so it will be along the side street next to Triton on Kitagojo, heading towards Odori (North 1 Jo, Miyanosawa Street). The "kindergarten" on this narrow street is where I used to take the bus over half a century ago. (I transferred to another school shortly after starting elementary school). Over 50 years ago, the surroundings, including the scenery back then, are all gone... The gravel road that used to be there is now paved, and the wooden single-story kindergarten building has been replaced by a "building." Well, that's to be expected. As for entering the restaurant, it was around 11:50 am on a Saturday. Inside, there are 4 counter seats on the right side of the entrance and 5 table seats on the left. The table seats can be adjusted according to the number of customers. It seems to turn into an "izakaya" at night. There were two regulars (middle-aged and senior men) and one solo customer (middle-aged man) when I arrived. They all seemed to have a friendly relationship with the owner and staff. Looking at the menu, during lunchtime, they mainly offer "exquisite fried rice varieties," "various ramen," and "set menus." They also serve "pork curry" and "pork bowl." Oh, the "exquisite fried rice" comes in 6 different variations in terms of ingredients and seasoning, with one exception, all priced at 550 yen including tax! (Please check the menu images for the variations) It's quite affordable! I remember that even the "regular size" has a decent amount of food. So, I'll go for the most expensive one today without opting for the "extra-large." ▼ The "Meaty Fried Rice" costs 800 yen including tax. The "Meaty Fried Rice" is basically the "mixed fried rice" topped with "salted kalbi meat." The dish was served in about 10 minutes after ordering. Oh, as expected, even the "regular size" has quite a generous portion. In addition, the salted kalbi meat adds a good volume to it. It looks quite appetizing. Alright, since it was a bit chilly due to the strong wind, I'll start with the soup. Hmm... I can't analyze/explain the broth, but it was quite tasty. It was nice to warm up and relax a bit. When it comes to "fried rice," even if it tastes delicious at the beginning, as you eat more, the umami and saltiness can become monotonous. In such cases, it's helpful to have a tasty soup to refresh your palate. Now let's try a spoonful of the "mixed fried rice." Oh, when you break the mountain, it seems a bit moist, but when you taste it, it's light and fluffy. There's no unpleasant greasiness from the frying oil. The ingredients like ham, scrambled eggs, and kamaboko are quite plentiful. Ah... but I can understand why the previous customer wanted to add a punch by sprinkling some "pepper." However, it's definitely not bad. Of course, it might be a bit salty for some...

"It is a place where you can have lunch and drink during the day, with ramen and fried rice as the main dishes. It opened in 2017 while I was on a break from using Tabelog for almost four years due to hospitalization. Located near the former Maruyama Market in my hometown Maruyama area, it is a compact dining place with two 2-person tables, one 4-person table, and a counter with four seats. I visited around 12:00 on a weekend, with two customers before me and six customers, including daytime drinkers, behind me, all from the older generation (laughs). I sat at a 2-person table. Since I had fried rice last time, this time I ordered ramen. The ramen comes in three flavors: miso, salt, and soy sauce, all priced at 650 yen each. Both of us ordered miso ramen. Our miso ramen arrived in about 6 minutes. The miso ramen had medium-thick curly noodles from Maruyama Seimen, slightly thinner than the typical Sapporo noodles. The soup base was a rich miso flavor, but surprisingly light and mild for miso. The soup was hot and satisfying. The surface oil wasn't too thick, and the saltiness was just right. The toppings included ground meat, menma, wood ear mushrooms, bean sprouts, carrots, chopped green onions, seaweed, and narutomaki. The price was 650 yen (tax included). The miso ramen was quite good for 650 yen these days. It had plenty of vegetables and a nostalgic touch with narutomaki. The noodles were from the popular Maruyama Seimen in Sapporo, slightly thinner and easy to eat compared to traditional Sapporo noodles, making it perfect for the older generation. Next time, I might try the soy sauce ramen for 650 yen. It was delicious, thank you."

I visited around 12:30 on a weekday. There were about 4 other customers. It's near my office, and I was curious about the lively atmosphere at night. Since I was alone, I was seated at the counter. I was indecisive, but I decided to order the spicy miso tsukemen for 850 yen, which was a lunch special. It arrived shortly. The toppings like bean sprouts, soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, chashu pork, and seaweed came on separate plates. If you don't say anything, the noodles will be served lukewarm. You can request them cold or hot as well. The soup could have had a bit more miso flavor. The noodles were from "Maruiwa Seimen," but they felt a bit mediocre, maybe because I chose the lukewarm option. I should have gone for cold. Thank you for the meal!

March 2021, I visited a cozy and eclectic little bar near Maruyama Park Station, just a 3-minute walk from exit 5 of the subway. The owner was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was inviting. I ordered a green tea highball for 330 yen, which was quite strong. The otoshi (appetizer) consisted of generous portions of oden with daikon radish, bamboo shoots, and various types of fish cakes, priced at 300 yen. I also ordered a half portion of the five-ingredient fried rice for 400 yen, but was surprised by the large serving size. The dish was flavorful with chunks of pork, plump shrimp, green onions, and egg, seasoned with a peppery salt sauce. Despite the confusion with the portion size, the meal was satisfying. The bar offered a great value for a quick and affordable drink and meal option in the area.

I found a shop that caught my eye while reading a magazine at a beauty salon, so I decided to visit. I arrived just after lunchtime with only one other customer. The menu had a lot of options, making it hard to choose! They served tea instead of water, which was a nice touch. I was in the mood to eat a lot that day, so I ordered a set with half fried rice and half ramen for only 750 yen! It was surprisingly cheap for a place in Maruyama. And the fact that you could choose the flavor of both the ramen and fried rice was wonderful. My husband got the meat fried rice, which was served with a huge portion. The food was delicious and I couldn't believe it was priced so low. My ramen was a standard miso flavor, with lots of vegetables and ground meat. The fried rice was perfectly moist and fluffy. The gentle flavors were tasty. There were so many other dishes on the menu that I wanted to try. I definitely want to visit again. Thank you for the meal!

It was a sudden hospitalization, but I was discharged unexpectedly a week ago. This hospitalization was planned for about a month, but I was discharged after about 20 days. However, even after discharge, I have to visit the hospital on weekdays. It has been a week since my discharge, and I have finally completed replying to comments on reviews. I am gradually able to resume responding to comments from everyone. I am grateful for the many likes on the reviews posted during my hospitalization. Your support has been a great encouragement for my recovery. There is a possibility of hospitalization again before the end of the year, but the timing is uncertain due to the ongoing pandemic. Thank you in advance for your continued support. [February 2021] Upon returning home after discharge, I immediately headed to department stores like Mitsukoshi Sapporo. I was quite busy in the hospital bed. (laughs) But I was so tired that I had to lie down for a while after returning home. When I finally turned on my computer after 3 weeks, I had a mountain of emails waiting for me. From Tabelog, I received notifications about "deleting registered reviews of establishments" and "Reviwer Award 2021 - Bronze Award." I also received the Bronze Award in 2020, but I had given up on it because I was hospitalized for a full 2 months that year. It was an unexpected honor to receive the award for two consecutive years. I am grateful for everyone's support. "Tomarikidokoro Hidamari" is a dining place where you can also have lunch like ramen and fried rice. It opened in 2017. It is a local restaurant, but it was my first visit with my usual companion. This place is located in Maruyama, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, near the old Maruyama Market. Please check the exact location of the restaurant on Tabelog. I visited just before noon on a weekday. The interior of the restaurant is compact with two 2-seater tables and one 4-seater table. There are also about 4 seats at the counter. There were 4 customers including us and 2 customers behind us. I sat at a 2-seater table. The interior of the restaurant seemed to be quite humid as the lens of my digital camera kept fogging up even after wiping it. A rare phenomenon. The "fried rice" comes in several varieties ranging from 550 yen, and the "ramen" comes in several varieties starting from 650 yen. Of course, they also have set meals. I ordered the "Gomoku Chahan" (fried rice with five ingredients). My companion, who loves Korean dramas, ordered the "Kimchi Chahan" (kimchi fried rice). (laughs) "Beni Shoga" (pickled ginger) is only provided to customers who request it. I asked for "Beni Shoga" while my usual companion refrained. We waited for 6 minutes, and our two fried rice dishes arrived. ■ Fried Rice The fried rice is quite generous with a large portion. It comes with a Chinese maple soup that has a soy sauce ramen-like flavor. Beni Shoga is only provided upon request. Gomoku Chahan A simple and lightly flavored fried rice with ingredients like egg, green onions, and pork. Kimchi Chahan Spicy and easy to eat. Price: 550 yen (tax included) The fried rice was really filling, almost twice the portion of other restaurants. We managed to finish it, although I wanted to leave some. The two customers next to us left half of their fried rice. We had the leftover fried rice packed to take home. I didn't have to force myself to finish it. (tears) Next time, I might go for the "ramen and half fried rice set for 850 yen." It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

I parked my car at the coin parking lot and entered the restaurant in search of a regular lunch fried rice. In front of the store, there was a sign that said "Thank you for 3 years." From today for 2 days, fried rice is 390 yen and ramen is 500 yen at a special price, which is lucky. Inside the store, upbeat J-pop music is playing. The compact interior has 4 counter seats and 5 tables. I arrived before 12:30 and there were 6 customers ahead of me, so I sat at the 4-seater table at the back. I decided to order the special fried rice, which is advertised as delicious, with 5 toppings such as kimchi and shirasu takana. Since it was my first visit, I ordered the five-ingredient fried rice at the 3rd anniversary price (390 yen) with extra large portion (+100 yen). It arrived in less than 10 minutes. Wow, it's huge! It's much bigger than I imagined. I didn't hesitate and started eating. The ingredients include shrimp, egg, char siu, green onion, and naruto. The seasoning is quite simple, and the egg is in large chunks, so it feels a bit dry rather than fluffy. The seasoning is a bit light, so I ended up adding some pepper for extra flavor. The soup is a simple Chinese soup with a strong salty taste. The portion is generous, and I was stuffed after finishing the regular size. Thank you for the meal!

This is around Maruyama Park. After enjoying all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink Genghis Khan in Susukino, I walked to Maruyama. I was feeling like I didn't want any more alcohol, so I looked for a place where I could just have some rice. I saw the menu outside and thought this place would be fine for just food, so I went in! Everyone was drinking, but it had more of a dining atmosphere. I ordered the five-ingredient fried rice! Can I get you something to drink? No, thank you... The menu had an amazing fried rice for 680 yen with various options. They brought me water and I waited for a bit. I could hear the quick sounds of cooking. Clang clang! It was fast! The fried rice came out! Wow, it's a huge portion! Even though I had eaten quite a bit already, this came out (￣▽￣;) Oh well, time to show off my big eater skills! I added pickled ginger on top. The fried rice was perfectly seasoned and fluffy. I usually like to make my fried rice spicy and oily by adding chili oil. It was delicious, so I piled a mountain of it on a curry spoon and ate it all up d(^_^o) After finishing my meal, I chatted with the master and the waitress. It was fun! This is a fun place even if you drink alcohol! Thanks for the meal^_^

I was excited to go to my favorite Chinese restaurant, "Kyu Ankou," but when I arrived, I realized it was their regular holiday Σ(ﾟдﾟlll)ｶﾞｰﾝ. Due to the spread of infectious diseases and my efforts to avoid dining out with anyone other than my family, I decided to have a solo lunch. The nearby "Tomarikido Hidamari" restaurant had a large ashtray in front, and it was common to see a few people smoking, which was unusual. I had never been to this restaurant before, but I took this opportunity to try it out. The lunch menu had three options: A set with fried rice and half ramen, B set with ramen and half fried rice, and C set with both dishes in half portions. The ramen came in miso, salt, and soy sauce flavors, with the option to add toppings for an extra charge. The fried rice also had various options like mixed vegetables, shirasu (baby sardines) with pickled mustard greens, slightly spicy, and keema curry style, with the option to add toppings like pork bowl or curry rice for an additional charge. The limited edition green chili pepper ramen caught my eye, so I wanted to pair it with the half fried rice in the B set, but the owner recommended the shirasu with fried rice for a better balance of portions, so I changed my order to the C set, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. The service was quick, and the food was served in 5-6 minutes. The green chili ramen had thinly sliced green chili peppers that added a refreshing kick to the broth, and the portion size was surprisingly generous for a half serving. The shirasu with pickled mustard greens fried rice had a subtle flavor that complemented the ramen well, and the menu suggested mixing the fried rice into the soup after finishing the ramen, which was a delicious combination. Personally, I found the flavors a bit stronger than I prefer, so I needed to drink more water, and the conversation between the friendly couple (presumably the owners) at the counter was a bit distracting. However, the warm greetings to regular customers and the hearty portions and flavors would likely appeal to men and younger customers. Overall, it was a satisfying meal. Thank you.

I ate such a bad ramen after a long time. It was just salty and salty.

I went to eat lunch on the second day of the restaurant opening and had the special cheap kimchi fried rice. It was quite salty, but I managed to finish it. I have visited a few times since then, and the other types of fried rice are normal in taste. The meat lunch sets are delicious! Recently, it gets crowded during lunchtime, so sometimes it's hard to get a seat.

Everything was delicious. I ate so much that I'm stuffed. The shrimp mayo kimchi is a must-try! The fried rice is delicious too. I'd like to try the beef bowl next time.

Welcome. ---------- February 2018 ---------- Maruyama Local Area Local shopping street, one of the many stores |o| °д°)ﾉ Gararara Previously it was a cafe popular with girls who liked dim sum, but this time it seems to be more of a set meal izakaya style? The calm master and the older lady are running the place with a counter of about 6 seats and 3 tables for 4 people. The interior is small but has a high ceiling, giving an open feeling. They have many homemade dishes like "ankimo" and "kimchi". The main lunch dish is the "exquisite fried rice", and they also have set meals and rice bowls. Since it was my first time, I went for the fried rice with five ingredients. It came in a large plate that seemed like it could feed two people, with soup on the side. The rice had a fluffy texture and a strong salty flavor. The head chef has seasoned it well. It had plump shrimp, ham, char siu, and egg, with a hint of black pepper flavor. The miso soup was light, balancing well with the fried rice. It's not a special taste, but those who like this kind of seasoning might consider it exquisite. I'm more curious about the evening izakaya menu. Thank you for the meal.

At around 9:00 pm on a regular day, visiting alone, with 3 groups of 4 people as previous customers and no customers behind, I found a new store that opened after the direct management store of Chitose Tsuru, "Maruyama Sakaba Shibata Sakagura". Even though the store changed, they still serve Chitose Tsuru's famous sake (just my preference) "Kami no Shizuku" @520. Before pondering, I decided to have a glass of it. For snacks, I ordered "Oyster Fry" @380 and "Jumbo Furofuki Daikon" (simmered radish) @350. "Kami no Shizuku" is always a favorite of mine no matter how many times I drink it. There are many expensive and delicious sakes out there, but being able to enjoy a cheap and delicious one is truly happiness. The "Kinpira Gobo" was a bit tough on the burdock, making it a good accompaniment for sake, but it may be a bit salty for personal taste. The "Oyster Fry" came with 4 pieces, each with tartar sauce and even extra sauce on the side, which was a nice touch. They were freshly fried, so be careful of the heat when eating them. They were fried to a good extent, but it would be even better if the oysters were of higher quality. The "Jumbo Furofuki Daikon" was served as a vertically halved radish about 20 cm long, truly living up to its "jumbo" name. The minced meat sauce was nicely poured over it, making one wonder if they could finish it all, but it had a light flavor and was surprisingly easy to eat. There are other places that serve large radishes in oden shops, but this size is quite rare. The menu selection is good and cost-effective, but it would be even better if the broth had a stronger flavor. It's a shame that it's not perfect! The restaurant has two 4-person tables and a counter with about 4 seats, making it a cozy little place. It's easy to pop in alone, and being across from the food center, it's convenient for a quick drink after shopping. For those who don't drink, it's also a good place for a meal. The cost performance is good, and the friendly and kind owner and his wife (?) are very likable. I hope they continue to add more delicious items to the menu in the future.

There is a newly opened restaurant called Hidamari, which serves delicious fried rice. I ordered the special fried rice with various ingredients for 500 yen, which came with miso soup. The fried rice was simple yet flavorful, with ingredients like ham, pork, chopped green onions, and egg. The texture of the rice was perfect - fluffy yet firm, and the overall taste was very satisfying. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with a few tables and a counter. I enjoyed my meal and will definitely be back to try their daily specials.