Yakitori bento box small + chicken skin for 621 yen. Ordered all skewers with sauce. Pork skewers, pork belly with leeks. Pork meat is delicious to begin with. It's about 5mm thick and you can taste the rich flavor of the meat and fat. The tenderness and texture of the meat fibers are just right. The seaweed goes well with the meat and sauce. The seaweed prevents the sauce from getting on the rice. The rice is cooked slightly firm, which keeps the flavor of the side dishes clear without getting blurry. The chicken skin is made with good quality ingredients, has a sweet fat flavor, and no unpleasant smell. I thought it would come in the bento box with the pork skewers, but it seems to be in a separate container. Pickled ginger is necessary for refreshing the palate. I arrived at the nearby Christmas event on the last day, Sunday, at 8:30 pm. There were about 10 people waiting in line at the register. The staff was very busy. There is a counter from the entrance, with instructions on how to order posted, where you fill out an order form with size, quantity, flavor, and additional skewers. Then you order and pay at the register, and wait for your order to be ready. The pork, seaweed, pickled ginger, firm rice, all essential components, no waste. The container for removing skewers has few grooves, and at first I didn't notice, but the skewers come out easily even without grooves. With such delicious food, it's no wonder this place is becoming famous.

Another famous dish in Hakodate, the yakitori bento from Hasegawa Store. This is also recommended by GLAY and travel YouTubers. Although it's called a yakitori bento, what you actually get when you order inside the store is grilled pork. Of course, you can choose yakitori as well, but most people opt for the grilled pork. Interestingly, there is a collaboration with another Hakodate specialty, Koike's curry, offering a curry pilaf yakitori bento alongside the regular yakitori bento. There are various sauces available such as salt-based, salty, spicy, and miso, but I chose salt and salt-based sauces. The flavors are quite strong, so it pairs really well with the Hokkaido-exclusive Sapporo Classic beer. In any case, as mentioned before, both Raffi and Hasegawa Store are must-visits in Hakodate.笑

It smelled like Sansho pepper. I would have preferred black pepper. They called it yakitori, but it was made with pork and chicken meatballs. Choosing a simple salt flavor was a good decision. I'm tired of salt-based sauces. I was planning to go to Lucky Pierrot, but ended up choosing this place since it was right in front of me. However, when I looked at the menu, I realized that Lucky Pierrot was quite affordable too.

I came to have a light dinner. I ordered a small yakitori bento. Actually, it seems to be pork instead of chicken. It arrived after about 10 minutes. I returned to the hotel and opened it. The bento was a bit cold, but the meat was tender, with a delicious aroma. The taste of grilling after receiving the order is truly exceptional. With this taste, portion size, and price, I might end up becoming a regular customer. I now understand why people in Hokkaido love this place. Thank you for the meal.

It seems to be one of the famous shops in Hakodate. Along with Lucky Pierrot, you can get a taste of the local atmosphere with just these two. I ordered the most popular sauce skewers. It takes about 10 minutes to cook after ordering. Since I had already eaten a hamburger at Lucky Pierrot, I had to subtract that time, but the sauce was too strong and didn't go down well. Well, it's okay to try it once.

Yakitori, or pork skewers, at Hasesuto-san. They have a dining area so you can eat in. Instead of a bento, I decided to try a few skewers. I ordered the spicy ones and they were really spicy. The spicy miso sauce was delicious. The pork skewers were the most popular, with a direct and juicy sauce. The liver skewers were seasoned with salt for a refreshing taste. The freshly grilled skewers were really tasty. It's a different kind of deliciousness compared to high-end restaurants, more familiar and comforting. I might buy a yakitori bento to take home next time I visit.

Today's brunch was at Hasegawa Store (Hasesuto) located in the red brick warehouses in Hakodate. Similar to Lucky Pierrot, it is a chain convenience store in Hakodate. Upon entering the store, you first fill out an order form at the counter on the left with the bento you want to eat, then proceed to pay and place your order. You wait until your number is called. I ordered the yakitori bento (small) for 540 yen (tax included). The yakitori (pork) that is grilled after you order is excellent! By the way, in Hokkaido, pork skewers are called yakitori. The style is to first remove all the skewers from the meat and then eat. There is a groove at the edge of the bento container, making it easy to remove the skewers by turning them there. The taste is delicious with a sweet sauce and tender pork. The balance of lean meat and fatty meat is also good and it was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

The last dinner in Hakodate is here. I decided to grab a quick bite at the airport and tried takeout. I had high expectations as Hakodate's soul food and eagerly opened the lid. Hmm, it smells good! I took a bite of the skewer. Huh? It's so tough! That was my initial impression. The rice was soft, the sauce was tasty, and the seaweed was delicious. Maybe my expectations were too high? I regret it. In terms of getting reasonably full for 500 yen, it's a 3.0. Sorry for the harsh opinion.

If you come to Hakodate, you must try the yakitori bento from Hasegawa Shisatoa. I stopped by on my way back from Hachiman-zaka. There is a spacious eat-in space where you can enjoy your meal. The sauce is rich, the meat is tender, but it's not something tourists would go out of their way to eat. However, if it's nearby, I might visit again.

Day 4 of my Hokkaido trip! Started the day with a buffet breakfast at the hotel. It was my second time, so I knew what to expect. Then we made the 4.5-hour journey back to New Chitose Airport from Hakodate. Before leaving, we stopped by a famous Hakodate store called Hase-Store. It's a popular convenience store in Hakodate known for their yakitori bento. I wanted to try it at least once, so I ordered the pork yakitori bento. They cook it fresh after you order, and you can choose from salt, salt sauce, umakara, or miso sauce. I went with umakara sauce. The small yakitori bento came with 200g of rice and 3 pork skewers. Even though it was a small size, it was quite filling. The yakitori had a charcoal-grilled flavor and the Hokkaido pork was delicious. The pickled ginger and seaweed added a nice touch. The umakara sauce was spicy, almost like gochujang, which I loved because I enjoy samgyeopsal. Just a heads up, it's spicy for kids. If you ever come across this store, I highly recommend it. I also tried the limited edition wasabi rice yakitori bento. The miso sauce was a bit on the sweet side. The salt sauce was also good. Overall, I'm glad I got to try it before leaving. Then we headed to New Chitose Airport to end our Hokkaido trip. It was a great trip with lots of good food experiences. If you're in Hakodate, definitely try the yakitori bento at Hase-Store!

When you come to Hakodate, it's recommended to visit Lappi and Hasesto, and try the famous yakitori bento from Hasegawa Store! They have an eat-in space and the shop's sign is quite impressive. They cook the yakitori after you order. During this limited time period, they have a wasabi rice yakitori bento! It's a must-try. The salt sauce goes perfectly with the irresistibly delicious wasabi rice. Despite being called yakitori, the meat used here is actually pork. I tried both the sauce options and personally prefer the salt sauce, maybe because the wasabi rice was so good. This was a limited-time offering in April. Local food! Good stuff!

In Hakodate, the yakitori is made with pork and green onions. In Muroran, the yakitori is made with pork and onions. The yakitori bento from Hasegawa Store is not made with domestic ingredients, but it is soft when freshly made. It's best to eat it fresh as the pork, or any meat for that matter, can become tough if left for too long. Personally, I prefer to order the jumbo pork skewer mainly with salt, as I don't really need rice. Of course, the sauce is delicious too. If you're heading to Hakodate, be sure to try the yakitori bento or just the pork skewer with both salt and sauce at Hasegawa Store.

I have been wanting to visit this local chain store in Hakodate for a while now! The store is also endorsed by the rock band GLAY, with many GLAY articles and posters displayed. It is unique in that it is connected to a convenience store! - Grilled pork bento (small) - Can of beer (Sapporo Classic) Although it is called a grilled chicken bento, it is actually pork meat haha. The meat is grilled to perfection with great seasoning, and it is cooked fresh upon order, so it is hot and the quality of the meat is good. The sauce is also delicious (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o))). And all of this for ¥500 is amazing! When you come to Hakodate, you must visit Lucky Pierrot and Hasegawa Store! ＼(^o^)／

If you come to Hakodate, be sure to visit the Hasegawa Store in the Bay Area near your hotel. I ordered the yakitori bento box in small size (500 yen) right away. It was served in about 10 minutes. The sauce was rich and the taste made the rice go down smoothly. With the green onions and pickled ginger, it was a perfect palate cleanser. It's great to enjoy the local flavors when you come from far away. It was delicious.

Original Yakitori Bento (large) with sauce for 695 yen. Let's dig in! This is our go-to yakitori bento. Pork belly, or as we call it, "pork essence." The container holds the skewers with the lid, just remove the skewers and you're ready to go. Looks cool, eat it all at once. Delicious! The seaweed between the rice and yakitori is a nice touch. The sauce has a hint of Hakodate wine, it's rich and tasty. Wash it down with some tea. Thank you for the meal!

On December 27, 2022 (Tuesday) at 18:50, I visited Rappi for the first time with my wife and third son for dinner. We used a national discount coupon and ordered a yakitori bento with a delicious sauce on the side. We were told there would be a 40-minute wait. We took the bento back to the hotel and ate it for the first time in 8 years. I first tried it when I was in college, almost a quarter of a century ago. I was surprised back then by how delicious and affordable it was, but now that I have tried many delicious foods, it's not that the pork is particularly delicious or the sauce is exceptional, but it still reminds me of my younger days. It is undeniable that it is a representative of Hakodate's B-class gourmet.

Yakitori bento (small) for 463 yen. Yakitori bento (medium) for 584 yen. Arrived at 20:20. Went to Hasegawa Store in front of Hakodate Station, but it was closed at 19:00, so I was at a loss. Then I found out that the Hasegawa Store in the Bay Area is open until 22:00, so I took a taxi and arrived there. As many people may know, it's like a convenience store with a grilling area inside, where they grill your order fresh. Although it's called yakitori bento, it's actually pork belly. The pork belly and rice go really well together, making it a very delicious bento. It's tastier and cheaper than eating at a mediocre restaurant, so I highly recommend it. Paid with PayPay.

Around 18:00, I went to a restaurant with someone who was visiting Hakodate for the first time. We wanted to try the famous yakitori before dinner, so we decided to order just one skewer. However, when we got to the cashier, there was a long line. We were told that there was a 50-minute wait for freshly grilled yakitori, so we gave up and bought a pack of 5 skewers that were already cooked. Even though it wasn't as good as freshly grilled yakitori, it was still delicious and we were able to enjoy the atmosphere. It's interesting because when I visited two years ago, there was no wait at all (probably due to the quiet period during the peak of the pandemic).

I used the national travel support discount and came to Hakodate for a trip. When in Hakodate, you can't miss the yakitori bento from Hasegawa Store. Since I don't get the chance to eat it often, I went to buy it in the evening for a late-night snack. They have a system where you write your order on an order sheet and pay. I was debating which flavor to get this time, but I saw the limited edition wasabi rice version available until November, so I decided to try that. I chose the salt ramen flavor. The rice had wasabi greens mixed in. The slightly cooled yakitori bento for a late-night snack goes well with beer. Thank you for the meal.

Yakitori Bento Box (Medium) [with Sauce] 631 yen + Core Up Guarana 121 yen = 754 yen First of all, for those who are not locals, let me reveal that the Yakitori Bento Box is actually a pork skewer bento box. I was recommended to try it by the master of a bar I visited the day before, who was puzzled as to why tourists go to Roppongi. The bento box is a product of Hasegawa Store, also known as Hasesuto. According to the master, it is highly recommended by the Gray members and loved by fans, and there are rumors that Hasesuto is profiting from Gray-related merchandise. The atmosphere inside the store is filled with Gray fandom. The store has a self-service cooking area, an eat-in space, a central area for order forms and the cash register, and a convenience store area at the back. The vibe is like a mix of a Showa era Daiei food court and an ampm store. First, you fill out an order form labeled "Order Form" by yourself. Then, you pick up a drink from the convenience store area and line up at the cash register. I also received instructions on how to eat it from the master. "There are grooves on the box where you can slide the skewers through. Hold down the lid and pull to remove the skewers." There are indeed four grooves. Following the instructions, I pulled and voila, the pork skewer rice bowl was ready. I was so eager to pull it out that I forgot to take a photo with the skewers still in place. I ordered the medium bento box, which includes 3 pork skewers (small) with an additional vegetable skewer. The amount of rice also increases, but I was fine with the small size, so adding the vegetable skewer to it was a good choice. The sweet sauce complements the pork as a side dish for the rice. However, when it comes with vegetables, salt might have been a better choice. I quickly devoured the pork and leek skewers once they were removed from the skewers, making it easier to eat. I regretted not trying the pork liver and pork kalbi, but overall, it was delicious. I hope they expand to Tokyo soon!

Founded in 1958 in Hakodate City, Hokkaido, the local convenience store "Hasegawa Store" is famous for its signature dish, the "yakitori bento," which is made in the kitchen inside the store. As of January 2023, the store has 10 locations in Hakodate City, 2 in Hokuto City, and 1 in Nanae Town, all in the vicinity of Hakodate. In Nemuro City, there is a shop called "Taie" that offers original products such as "kalbi bento" and "sagari bento," which are similar to the "yakitori bento" from Hasegawa Store. The "yakitori bento" was first introduced in September 1978. It originated when a drunk customer asked for a bento box, and the store's chairman at the time, Mr. Hasegawa Bun'o, combined rice balls, seaweed, and grilled skewered meat (yakitori) that was being prepared in the kitchen. Interestingly, the yakitori in this dish is made with pork, not chicken, which is a common practice in the southern Hokkaido region. The dish gained nationwide popularity after being featured by the popular band GLAY, who are from Hakodate. I visited the store and ordered the "yakitori bento" with sauce, which is a popular choice. The dish consists of 200g of rice, seaweed, and three skewers of pork yakitori, all for 499 yen. The pork had a nice balance of fat and a firm texture, and the sauce was rich and savory, making it a delicious meal. Overall, it was a satisfying experience, and I look forward to trying the salt or miso flavor next time.