Kanekatsu Kanaya Shokudo in Shinkotoni, Kita-ku, Sapporo. Located along 4th Street, next to the police box. There was a somewhat inexperienced male staff member who seemed like a part-timer. I ordered the crab rice bowl since they didn't have crab fried rice which I originally wanted. It reminded me of the one I had in Namao before. I was feeling tired and dehydrated from walking in the heat that day, so I quickly finished my meal and left as they didn't offer to refill my water. I think it was self-service. Thank you for the meal. Address: 4-1-5 Hachijo, Shinkotoni, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. #KanayaShokudo #KanekatsuKanayaShokudo #ShinkotoniGourmet #CrabRiceBowl #Nabes #HokkaidoGourmet #SapporoGourmet #Shinkotoni

I usually write reviews about ramen, but sometimes I review Hokkaido's gourmet food. The 35th edition is about the famous "Kani Meshi" from Oshamanbe that I ate in Sapporo. I started this food log to introduce the things I ate while on business trips. I try to eat delicious food or local specialties wherever I go. I have been wanting to visit Oshamanbe in Southern Hokkaido for a while now. I often visit Hakodate, and each time I think about stopping by Oshamanbe, but it's a bit far as it is over 100km away. Oshamanbe's famous dish that you can eat in Sapporo is the "Kani Meshi" from Kanekatsu Kanaya Shokudo. The classic gourmet dish of Oshamanbe is, of course, the "Kani Meshi" from Kanaya. It was created in 1950, after World War II. During the food shortage period after the war, the founder of Kanaya, Katsujiro Kanaya, was struggling to gather ingredients. His wife suggested boiling the abundant crabs caught in Oshamanbe and selling them at the station. This idea became a huge hit. However, selling whole crabs was messy, and there were complaints from the railway company. Therefore, they developed a new product that could be eaten easily all year round, which was the "Kani Meshi." For over 70 years, the image of "Oshamanbe = Kani Meshi" has been established. The first "Kani Meshi" from "Kani Meshi Honpo Kanaya" can be eaten at the restaurant in Sapporo, which opened in 2018. I knew about the opening, but I still had a strong desire to try it at the original store in Oshamanbe. However, today I suddenly felt the urge to eat crab rice and decided to go for the first time. The restaurant is located in Shinkotoni 8-jo 4-chome in Kita-ku, Sapporo. It is located along Yonbandori street where Shinkotoni Shrine is. It is right next to the "Shinkotoni Koban" (Shinkotoni Police Box). There are about 5 parking spaces in front of the store. I am a law-abiding citizen, but I still feel a bit uncomfortable going to a store next to a police box. The parking lot is small and a bit difficult to park in. I entered the restaurant around 11:30. Although I thought it was a small shop, the interior was surprisingly spacious. There are 4 counter seats and 2 table seats. There were already 2 groups of customers eating. I purchased the "Kani Meshi" for 1,200 yen from the ticket machine and handed it to the staff. Other menu items include "Ankake Yakisoba" and "Kani Cha-han." Takeout is also available. The "Kani Meshi" arrived in about 3 minutes. When I opened the lid of the wooden rice box, the crab meat was spread all over the rice. I took a bite of the yellow crab meat and rice with chopsticks. It was delicious! The crab meat is stir-fried with bamboo shoots until the moisture is gone. It's not a big chunk of crab, but a fluffy crab mince. The texture of the crab meat and bamboo shoots is exquisite. The seasoning is also good. Additionally, there are fluffy crab meat, shiitake mushrooms, shredded omelette, green peas, and a small plum in the center on top of the rice, making it visually appealing. The sweet and savory seasoned shiitake mushrooms complement the crab meat.

Located about a 10-minute walk from Asabu Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line, this restaurant faces south on 4th Street heading towards Ishikari City. They operate on a food ticket system. I purchased the "kani meshi" that I had tried at a restaurant in Oshamanbe before. I sat at an empty seat and handed over my food ticket. Looking around, there are two four-person tables facing the kitchen counter. My order arrived in about 10 minutes. When I opened it, it had the same design as an ekiben (train station bento). It was packed with crab. In the center, there was kinshi tamago (shredded omelet) and a small ume (pickled plum). This warm kani meshi is not something you can have with an ekiben. It was significantly more delicious. The crab had a great flavor. The shiitake mushrooms had a strong taste. The rice was soft and chewy. The dry texture of the crab paired perfectly with the rice. The green peas and ume added a nice touch. The "kani meshi" costs 1,200 yen including tax. Most of the other customers were eating "ankake yakisoba".

It seems that it appeared in Takatoshi Land. After seeing it, I was invited with "I want to go!" I wonder when was the last time I had crab rice. ★ Crab rice ¥1200 Since it's crab, the price is quite high. The crab has a gentle sweetness. It's quite filling. There is also a large serving available.

You can enjoy Kanekatsu Kanaya Shokudo's famous crab rice at the New Kotoni store in Sapporo. The taste is still the same and delicious! You can also buy their bento at Marui Imai. Located at 4-1-5 Hachijo, Shinkotoni, Kita-ku, Sapporo.

I went to Kanaya Shokudo in Shinkotoni, located in Kita Ward. The restaurant is famous for its Kanimeshi bento, which is well-known in Oshamanbe. The shop has a parking lot in front where 3-4 cars can park. Kanaya Shokudo has a factory and restaurant in Shinkotoni. I discovered this place through a TV show called Takatoshi Land. I knew that their Kanimeshi bento was sometimes sold at Ito Yokado and Lals in Nishi Ward, but I was surprised to find out that they have a restaurant in Shinkotoni where you can eat it. The inside of the shop is quite busy as they also offer take-out. I ordered the Kanimeshi right away. The hot Kanimeshi was served promptly, and I was impressed as I had only ever eaten cold Kanimeshi before. It was delicious and hot, but I was a bit disappointed that the canned mandarin orange that usually comes with the bento was missing.

I visited during the day. The interior of the restaurant was clean and had a cozy layout. I ordered the Ankake Yakisoba for 920 yen. I thought it would be crab rice, but I was in the mood for noodles. The portion was huge. It was like stir-fried yakisoba with the toppings of a Chuka-don. It was delicious, but I couldn't help thinking it would have been better with crab. I would like to come back again next time.

A few years ago, I remember enjoying the delicious "crab fried rice" at Kanekatsu Kanaya Shokudo in Oshamanbe. Unfortunately, they stopped selling it, which made me crave it even more. While organizing reviews, I came across this restaurant and found out that they have the crab fried rice! Although the price was slightly higher, the generous portion was still impressive. You can choose to eat the crab meat on top separately or mix it in with the rice. However, the salt and sweet sauce yakisoba that I tried for the first time was a bit bland and lacked flavor. The sauce didn't mix well, and as I continued eating, it turned into a "soup yakisoba," which was disappointing.

Crab rice bowl for 1,200 yen. This is it! The kind that makes your mouth dry... It used to be hair crab, but now it's snow crab. I wonder if the hair crab was dry too? Be careful with the flakes of snow crab, mouth breathing is dangerous!! But it's fine, right? It doesn't stick to the lid because it's in a separate container~ It's been a while since I last ate it, I wonder when was the last time I visited the main store? Who did I go with on that date? I finished eating before I could remember. Next time, I should try the crab fried rice or something.

I had been wanting to check out Kanekatsu Kanaya Shokudo in Shinkotoni, but I could only go on weekends due to their opening hours. Whenever I'm near Oshamanbe, I always buy the train bento I used to eat during school trips (nostalgic). When it comes to crab rice, this is the place to go♪ Today, however, I was here for a different menu item, the "Salt Ankake Yakisoba" with shrimp, squid, clams, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots, bamboo shoots, onions, wood ear mushrooms, naruto fish cake, and plenty of pork. Why do ankake yakisoba dishes always come in such big plates? This place was no exception, it was huge! The thick ankake sauce was great♪ The large cuts of cabbage and Chinese cabbage were impressive! The hot and thick sauce coating everything made it hard to eat due to the size, but the texture was good. It's a guarantee that you'll burn your mouth with every bite. The saltiness of the sauce blended well with the seafood flavors. It was nice that miso soup was included. This time, I had the Salt Ankake Yakisoba for dine-in and got the Crab Rice and Crab Fried Rice for takeout.

The reviewer tried the famous crab rice and thick sauce yakisoba at a place they had never been before. The crab rice was described as having a taste and texture that matched its appearance, with small pieces of crab mixed in with plain rice. The reviewer felt that, considering the price, it didn't quite live up to expectations. The yakisoba, on the other hand, looked impressive but lacked depth in flavor, with the main ingredient being the core of Chinese cabbage. Overall, the reviewer concluded that while the meals were decent, the true value of station bento lies in the experience and scenery, making them more satisfying to eat in that context.

I decided to stop by since I was nearby. I ordered the crab fried rice for 850 yen, which I had never tried before. It didn't take long for it to be served. The crab meat was a bit moist and the flavor of butter was strong. The miso soup was piping hot with pieces of wheat gluten and seaweed in it. (March 2021)

They sell traditional bento boxes, but if you have time, I recommend eating at the restaurant! It's a great pleasure to be able to eat warm crab rice in Sapporo, which you couldn't eat anywhere else but Nagambe. The parking lot has 5-6 spaces, so it's recommended to go when it's not busy!

What? Nowadays, do trains not have onboard sales anymore? Wow. I haven't used public transportation for about 20 years, so I didn't know that. You know, it's like the famous Kanimeshi from Kanaya-san in Nagamambe. Isn't the drive-in Kanaya more popular now? It's nice that you can easily enjoy that famous Kanimeshi even in Sapporo! It's nice, but it's like, "If you came all the way to Nagamambe, you have to have Kanimeshi!" kind of feeling can't be experienced, right? They say, "You have to eat the station bento on the train!" too. Well, the atmosphere is also an important seasoning, but isn't it nice that you can easily eat Kanimeshi? This shredded crab meat is amazing, right? Is this really all hair crab? Even if it's mixed with imitation crab, my stupid taste buds wouldn't know (lol). The shiitake mushrooms and canned mandarins are delicious too. As expected, these are flavors that we, who live from central Hokkaido to southern Hokkaido, are familiar with. Oh, isn't there a crab bento in Monbetsu too? There are crab bento boxes all over Hokkaido, right? Come on, buy a crab bento here and enjoy it easily. You'll feel like you've traveled a bit ♫

I always eat kanimeshi, but this time I tried salted ankake yakisoba for the first time! It had a good sesame oil aroma and was very delicious with seafood! The bento boxes are also popular, and there were quite a few customers coming in while I was eating, showing that it is a popular restaurant!

The bento is delicious, but I still think eating at the restaurant is the best. Since the shop opened in Sapporo, I have been going there regularly and it's really delicious! Next time, I want to try the Ankake and other menu items.

You can eat Kanaya's crab rice in Sapporo. Kanaya's crab rice is famous even as a station bento. Until now, you had to go all the way to Oshamanbe to eat it fresh, but I'm really happy that you can eat it in Sapporo now! In addition to crab rice, there are other menu items such as ankake yakisoba. The parking lot is small, but it's worth a visit!

It's so strange that you can now buy Kanaya's Kanimeshi at Shinshinseki. The world has really changed. SR has never been a fan of trains, you know. What? You mean electric trains? Don't be ridiculous. There are many non-electrified sections in Hokkaido, so we still call them "kisha" instead of trains. Even if you don't ride the train, it's a tradition to buy Kanaya's Kanimeshi at Nagamambe station. Even if you drive through Nagamambe, you have to buy Kanimeshi from Kanaya. It used to be a special treat that you could only get there. Now you can easily buy it, which is nice but somehow less special. I bought one for lunch today. Oh, I didn't know they also serve Champon besides the Ankake Yakisoba when you eat in at this place. That's good. The wooden box of this bento is really nice. It absorbs the moisture from the rice perfectly, so the rice doesn't get soggy. I think this Kanimeshi is best enjoyed when it's cold. A warm meal doesn't necessarily mean it's delicious. It's not as good when you microwave the soggy Kanimeshi. It's better to eat it as it is, even if it's a bit dry. I know this review may not make much sense, but I'm busy with the new stuff, so cut me some slack. Cheers!

The Kanaya no Kanimeshi bento box is like the taste of the soul, a luxurious bento box that has been a happy souvenir since childhood. Eating it puts you in a great mood, so it's best to have it occasionally. It is sold at Marui Imai in the city, but it can be inconvenient when traveling by car, so it's great to have a store with parking. Although you can eat at the store, I have only eaten the bento box, and if it's not freshly made, I would feel a bit disappointed. The taste is always top-notch, and the quality seems unchanged (I think). I had it for lunch this time, and it's still the best bento box. I want to try the ankake yakisoba at the store someday. But I will probably buy the Kanimeshi bento box again. I want to come back again.

Last time I visited, I registered for LINE. I received an email for a special 2020 promotion on LINE. It seems that from 1/14 to 3/31, certain items will be discounted by 100 yen. The menu includes Handmade Shumai for 650 yen, Champon for 1,020 yen, Salmon Rice for 1,100 yen, Chinese Rice for 800 yen, and Salt Ankake Yakisoba for 920 yen. Each week, one of these items will be offered at a discount in limited quantities. This week was the Salt Ankake Yakisoba, so I came. I arrived a little before the 11:00 opening time and waited in the car, but they didn't open on time. They opened a bit late. It's been about 14 months since my last visit. I showed the coupon screen from LINE, purchased at the ticket machine, and received 100 yen back. I waited while sipping on the self-service hojicha tea. The wait for the food was a bit long. The dish contained pork, shrimp, squid, clams, Chinese cabbage, cabbage, greens, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, onions, and naruto. The sesame oil flavor was nice, with a good amount of pepper and a well-balanced salty taste. The noodles were thin and straight, lightly stir-fried. It was nice to have miso soup included, but it was lukewarm. Next time, I want to try the crab fried rice, although it's not eligible for the discount. I guess dishes like crab rice and crab fried rice sell well without needing a discount. (2020.01)