【Takeout】My wife returned from Sapporo today. I was looking forward to dinner as she was supposed to bring back bento boxes from this highly recommended place she had heard about. It seems to be a popular spot among train enthusiasts (laughs). The place is called Piya Herb Makomanai 5th Store. The bento boxes are apparently very cheap, yet delicious. Today, my wife brought back a "tonkatsu bento" for us. Can you believe it's only 350 yen including tax!! She also got a hamburger and a side dish set for us. Everything seems to be reasonably priced. Let's start with the 350 yen bento box. When I opened it, the portion size didn't seem huge, but it had a solid tonkatsu inside. I decided to eat it without reheating. The tonkatsu was surprisingly high quality even when cold. It was not greasy, and the pork flavor was well preserved in the frying process. And the rice was another surprise. How can cold rice taste this good!? I, who usually don't eat rice, finished it in no time. I had some side dishes left, so I enjoyed them as snacks with alcohol. Unbelievable to get this quality for 350 yen. If this store is located at my commuting station, I would definitely become a regular customer. I also tried the other side dishes. The hamburger was a bit tough, probably because I didn't reheat it, so it was just average. The side dish set was decent considering the price. The tempura and fried chicken were tasty. I think all fried foods here are delicious. There are various bento boxes available besides tonkatsu. I definitely want to visit the store myself next time. There are still many amazing places out there. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal♪

This is a shop inside the Shin-Komagome station. It's better to buy early in the day. I bought the last cream and red bean paste ones after returning from the Taki-no-Suzuran Hillside Park, they were almost sold out. There were more in the morning. But it was good that they still had the classic flavors. When I reheated them, they smelled really good. The skin was soft, the cream was mildly sweet, and it was delicious.

I took a peek while attending the live show. What a delicious looking tart...! If it wasn't for the live show, I would have bought it... For now, I got a snack to fill my stomach before the show, a savory cake for 70 yen each. It's cheap... too cheap... It's not particularly outstanding in terms of taste, but it's great in the sense that it's affordable. That strawberry tart looked so delicious though...

I love Piherb, which is located at Makomanai Station. They have a wonderful selection of fruits, vegetables, flowers, bento boxes, cakes, and more at affordable prices. I tried their sesame tuiles for 150 yen, which were delicious and generously portioned. I wanted to buy a variety of things, as their bread was also cheap. It seemed like there was some event at the arena that day, as there were lots of young people around. I will definitely visit again!

After a long time, I visited Makomanai Station in September 2021. I was planning to buy some oyaki at a shop inside the station, but when I saw a chiffon cake in a glass case for 700 yen, I couldn't resist and bought it. It was delicious and satisfying in both taste and size. I also found a small bento box for 220 yen with items like tamagoyaki, zangi, wiener, and vegetable tempura, which was perfect for a light meal. The shop, led by a kind older lady who was gently guiding the shy staff, also had fruits, flowers, and vegetables available, making it a popular spot for locals. Thank you for the meal! (^^♪

Oh, I forgot to mention this shop as well! The entrance of the shop has a curtain with "oyaki" written on it. There is a sign on the tent roof that says "oyaki takoyaki," and above that, it says "Oozora" in big letters. It clearly looks like Oozora is the name of the shop, but the actual name on the sign of the neighboring building is "Pierb Herb Makomanai 5th Store," which is a vocational support facility. Anyway, I bought chiffon cake, bread, and some kind of sandwiched cooking bread. I thought it was croquette, but it turned out to be a chocolate-flavored bread. I also tried orange and parsley-flavored bread. They were all delicious. I didn't buy a cake for Christmas, but next time, I might try buying from a place like this.

When I went to Shin-Komagome Station for work, I stopped by "Pia Harp Shin-Komagome 5th Store" on my way back because I was feeling a bit hungry. It is located on the south side of Shin-Komagome Station, in front of the south exit ticket gate. It is a small ticket gate, so if you come from Odori, get off at the front of the train and take the stairs down right in front of the ticket gate. This time, I purchased the "oyaki (cream) (70 yen)", which is really cheap. This place is operated by the NPO Japan Horticultural Therapist Association as a Type A employment facility. They also sell bento boxes, flowers, and vegetables. Of course, the oyaki was delicious too. I'm really happy with this price.

Open from 7:30 in the morning. Located next to the ticket gate of Makomanai Subway Station (next to the bus stop for Soronuma and Taki-no). They offer a Zangi bento for 300 yen (tax included), which is the regular price. Zangi is a seasoned deep-fried chicken, commonly known as Karaage in Japan. It is recommended to heat it up before eating, and it has a strong flavor with a moist texture. The bento also includes rice with seaweed and shredded omelette, as well as a vegetable paste in the center. The vegetable paste could be improved, but considering the price, it's quite satisfying. They also offer a Menchi Katsu bento for 350 yen (tax included), which has a homemade feel and a good amount of volume. It is recommended to warm it up before eating. Additionally, they have vegetable, fish, and fruit bentos for around 300 yen. They also sell a Lemon Cake for 150 yen (tax included), which has a homemade taste without much acidity. Overall, the store offers a variety of items in a small space, including flowers. Due to seismic retrofitting at Makomanai Station, this store is the only one operating from the multiple Pier Herb locations. The compact size of the store makes it convenient for customers, especially with the availability of bentos priced between 200 and 300 yen. The store has improved significantly over the years, with friendly staff and a user-friendly environment.

I was working at the Art Forest and on my way back I stopped by Makomanai Station. Isn't there a lack of commercial facilities around Makomanai Station? The takoyaki cafe that used to be at the station has closed down, and it's a bit of a walk to Toko Store. It seems like a town with a growing elderly population... with only Seven Eleven remaining. It seems to be a support facility for workers, with a variety of oyaki available such as chocolate, cream, white bean paste, and red bean paste, each for 70 yen. It's hard to say if that's cheap or expensive, but they provide warm oyaki from the hot corner. They also sell bread, fresh vegetables, and bento boxes. There are several "Pia Herb" stores around Makomanai Station, but the products they sell don't seem to differ much. The sweetness is mild and the outer skin is crispy. I prefer the skin to be a bit thinner, but it's still delicious. I will stop by again when I pass by. Thank you for the meal.

I'm sorry. There are two Pier Herb locations in Makomanai. It's not clear, but this might be Store #6? However, looking at other reviews, since they are both posting about both locations, I will post them as the same location this time. Actually, there are three Pier Herb locations at Makomanai Station (probably that's all). The first location is Pier Herb in the same building as the Seven Eleven at Makomanai Station. It's the store on the left side of the bus lane facing the station. They sell oyaki, takoyaki, cookies, and boiled corn in the summer. The second location is near the bus lane on the right side facing the station (towards Soranuma and the Art Forest Museum bus stop). Right in front of the subway ticket gate. They sell bento boxes here. The third location is in front of the subway ticket gate, same as the second location. They sell cakes. This review is for the store in front of the ticket gate (Makomanai Station has two ticket gates). I would like to give at least a 3 for support, but this time... It's true that it's cheap, but the taste is not there. The bread was too crumbly. It felt like, "When was this bread made?" The seasoning was almost non-existent, and the cabbage was bitter, giving the feeling of "when was this cabbage cut?" I tried to wash it down with water, but it was tough. I gave up eating about halfway through. I wouldn't even take it for free, because I didn't want to leave it behind. They might say they are making an effort, but if they are taking money for it, they need to provide products that match that. I don't think it's right to use the excuse of employment support or similar reasons. There are probably other stores that would want to set up shop in that location. I understand that it's cheap, but a little more effort would be appreciated. The oyaki and takoyaki are good though... Well, it seems like these are not made in the store, but sold by the operating company, the manufacturer. The manufacturer and the seller are probably the same company. The management side should also consider this. It would lead to some sort of return to the workers, expansion of these types of stores, and so on. Honestly, as a customer, even though it's cheap, if it's in this condition, I think I'd prefer a different store. Also, I stayed in Sapporo for about a month in January. So I passed by this store a few times and felt that it's not a local bazaar... Maybe it's okay because they receive assistance, but I often saw them neglecting customers and chatting. When it was my turn, I wondered when they would notice me. They didn't even say "welcome" and were chatting while I was looking at products. Engrossed in conversation for more than 30 seconds after taking the product (I casually checked the time). But, if it's cheap, it's okay, right? And then this result. The store in the same building as Seven Eleven at Makomanai Station seems to be making an effort to attract customers. What's the difference? I might sound a bit harsh, but I noticed that the sellers are able-bodied individuals in this store. If you are interested in this store, please check the previous review. I know that this kind of writing is not good. I feel sorry for those who take the time to read reviews. However, I find it hard to write more than this. There is also the option of not writing about negative stores, but I don't agree with that. I hope for improvement...

Takoyaki for 6 pieces for 100 yen. They have real octopus inside! I enjoyed them on the bus to New Chitose Airport on my way home. I will definitely stop by to buy them again next year! Last time when I went back home, I couldn't buy them because the opening hours didn't match. It was a close call this time too, with the bus being delayed due to heavy snow. I was worried I wouldn't make it. I'm satisfied that I could finally buy the takoyaki I've been wanting! There are several Piatherb stores at subway stations in Sapporo. It's a great initiative, and although I rarely have time to go there, my mom sometimes buys from them. I don't know much about these issues, but according to their website, they are certified as a designated welfare service facility for continued employment support. So it's not about the taste, but just for reference. A friend of mine once said, "The prices at this store are too low to be trusted..." and I never thought about it myself. But if I didn't know, I might have had the same thought. I always think about this when I go back home. There are some similar stores in the prefecture where I live now, but they are not in a good location. However, one of the features of Piatherb is that they have several stores at subway stations, which I think is good for both station users and workers. I think it would be nice if more of these stores spread nationwide. It may not be easy, and this format may not necessarily be the best, but as a customer, having more choices is always appreciated. I silently support this idea. [February 2015] "When you're a little hungry..." A welfare-based store near the subway Makomanai station. I remember seeing it at other subway stations as well. I was surprised by how cheap everything was here. This time, I bought a custard-filled "oyaki" for 50 yen. It's a bit small, but for 50 yen, the cost performance is unbeatable. I personally prefer it with a bit more browned crust, but still, it's a good deal for 50 yen. They also sell boiled corn and other seasonal items for around 100 yen each. It's a convenient place to go when you're feeling a bit peckish. They also sell cookies, herbal tea, takoyaki, and more. Piatherb Makomanai store's website. It seems to have opened after I moved, but I think it has been around for quite a few years now. It must be tough now that a Seven Eleven has opened next to it, but I hope this kind of store will always be around. I wish there were more of these stores nationwide.

2016.6 This shop is operated by an NPO organization. Profit is not the main focus, so prices are cheap. By working here, you can provide a stable workplace for yourself and your family. Please do your best! 2016.5 I used to occasionally buy a 60 yen yaki at Pierb outside the bus waiting area at Makomanai Station, but they also have a convenience store at the subway ticket gate. I purchased a 200 yen sesame seed bread and they also sell flowers. It seems like the quality of the bento has improved, so I am thinking of buying one next time. 2016.6 I went to buy a bento but it was selling out fast, so I bought a sesame seed bread and a "salted tomato" with fresh vegetables. I will come back to buy more. Thank you. There are two signs at Makomanai Station for Pierb and Pier Convenience, but I thought of them as one shop. Is that okay?

Located inside Shin-Komagome Station, this place is divided into several sections, making it a bit confusing to determine which one is the main store. They sell whole cakes for 600 yen and individual sweet buns for 50 yen each, which are quite affordable. However, when you cut into the cake, you'll find that it's actually a half-slice with cream and fruit sandwiched in between, making it a proper cake that doesn't seem like it only costs 600 yen. The sponge cake was dense and heavy like a homemade one, but the cream was light, sweet, and delicious. The sweet buns were moist with a generous amount of chocolate custard inside. I would like to try other items on their menu as well.

Now, I arrived at Makomanai Station!!! I took a bus from the airport to get here~ so I need to buy an offering for the grave visit^-^ Usually, I would go to Toko Store, but today I decided to try this place that caught my attention~ This is a shop where people with disabilities work, and there are several of them scattered around Sapporo. I bought 3 pieces of their 50 yen each "oyaki" (a type of dumpling) as offerings. When I asked to take a photo, they politely asked me not to take pictures of people, so I only took photos of the store. Now that the offerings are done, let's dig in~ Of course, I start with the red bean paste one, and considering the price, it's quite delicious (＾◇＾) It's filled with plenty of red bean paste, so even one piece has a satisfying amount. Next is the cream one, and it's also very voluminous (o^^o) I'm already full after two pieces, so I decide to take one piece home. Even though this is a shop focused on welfare, I'm happy with the substantial oyaki they offer~ Next time I visit the grave, I'll try their takoyaki too~

Antenna shop of the NPO certified by the Cabinet Office, "Japan Horticultural Therapist Association" Welfare Shop Peer Herb Type A for Continued Employment Support Facility at Shin-Komagome Station, which has three stores: Store No. 1, Store No. 5, and Store No. 6. This is Store No. 5, located just outside the station exit, heading towards Sapporo, right next to a 7-Eleven. On August 26, 2015, around 11:00 am, I revisited the place after cycling 145 km yesterday. Today, I cycled nearby as the Star Wars exhibition is ending at the end of August. I bought takoyaki to take with me. By the way, it's my first time entering the Art Park! There seems to be a place to eat inside, so I plan to review it. I tried to order, "How many packs do you want?" I was asked! But one pack is enough for me. The price is really just 100 yen. Let's enjoy it while cycling. On July 18, 2015, around 4:00 pm, I revisited the place. Today, I cycled from Atsubetsu to Tsukisamu, Shin-Komagome, Taki-no, Shin-Ei, and back to Atsubetsu. Originally, I planned to eat ramen at Ajino-sanpei and then eat something at the cafeteria of Minami Ward Office, but it was already closed. So, I bought oyaki at Peer Herb in Shin-Komagome and will eat it at Mizumi no Taki in Taki-no. Corn cream for 50 yen. It's a double sweetness of corn and custard cream. Next, maybe takoyaki? On May 19, 2014, around 4:00 pm, I revisited the place. I realized that despite being loved by the locals in Shin-Komagome Station, the shop is not even registered! This oversight was pointed out by the Social Welfare Facility Support Team Community's leading figure, Mogutan. I just happened to be a little hungry. Afterwards, I cycled through the less popular areas of Geijutsu no Mori, Taki-no, and Shin-Ei at this time, so I needed to take in some calories. I was tempted by the takoyaki, 6 for 100 yen, but I bought 3 oyaki for 50 yen each instead. What will the oyaki be like? Chocolate, cream, and red bean paste. The chocolate oyaki was gooey and delicious. The cream oyaki was fluffy and tasty. The red bean paste oyaki was gently sweet and delicious. I'm full now. Thank you for the meal.