**Must Visit Here!** When it comes to shrimp-based soup curry, Okushiba Shoten is the place to go! You can feel the energy from the atmosphere of the store and their dedication. They use carefully selected Hokkaido ingredients in their soup curry, with a whole shrimp in every bowl! The large cut fresh vegetables, satisfying meat, and generous portions truly show their commitment to service and quality. There are various toppings to choose from, and you can adjust the spiciness to your liking. Enjoy changing the flavor with the addition of Sansho pepper. With 13 stores in Hokkaido and Tokyo, it's clear that this place is popular! Their universally appealing taste and innovative menu make it a must-visit! ===========

Located in the underground dining area of a building along the tram street in the Odori Park area, this restaurant seems to have moved here due to the closure of PASEO in front of Sapporo Station. I visited for dinner as lunchtime had long queues, but it wasn't too crowded at night. The interior has counter seats, table seats, and sunken kotatsu-style seating, with a Japanese-themed atmosphere. You first purchase a meal ticket at the vending machine, but the screen is a bit confusing to navigate as you have to scroll through each option one by one (it would be better if they improved this). I accidentally ended up adding okra to my order without realizing it. There are around 10 types of curry, with shrimp and hamburger being popular, but I chose the "Wandering Flame Chicken! (2,180 yen)" with okra topping (120 yen). I selected the highest level of spiciness for free, and opted for the regular portion of white rice (300g), which is an additional fee to upgrade. The meal was ready in about 10 minutes. As you can see in the photo, there are plenty of ingredients besides the chicken leg, providing a satisfying meal. The soup has a slightly thick taste but is delicious and likely appeals to most people. Overall, I think it's a high-quality soup curry, but the price of over 2,000 yen is too high. It may be good for tourists who only have soup curry occasionally, but for regular use, it seems quite expensive. Personally, I would prefer a slightly lower price even if it means reducing the variety and quantity of ingredients.

I ordered the Okushi Burger Curry with a spice level of 4, and added an extra vegetable dish of potatoes and 150g of rice. It was my first time at Okushiba Shoten, so I decided to try their recommended hamburger. Although it was described as spicy, as I ate the hamburger and vegetables, the spiciness gradually disappeared. The rice was cooked just the way I like it - firm. The hamburger was tender and satisfying. The soup had a gentle flavor, not too spicy. Maybe next time I'll try a spicier option.

Arrived around 5 pm on a weekday. First to arrive for the evening session, followed by two more people. The restaurant has moved to a new location two months ago, from the closed Paseo to a dining area along the main street in the city. Located in a building with ramen shop "Shoyo-tei". The restaurant is listed as the top on their website, so I guess this is now the main branch? My favorite restaurant in Okushiba is still the Hakodate main branch! When you enter, you are greeted with "welcome back" (it feels like "home"). The exterior has a retro Showa vibe, and the interior has a raised tatami floor with low tables. The background music is 70s-80s Japanese pop, with some cool 70s selections. There are three staff members. The menu features characters of yokai, but they are only found in the waiting area outside, not inside. The menu has changed a lot since the move, now more high-end with prices ranging from 1980 yen to 3300 yen. I ordered the "Returning Home of Shrimp Child" (1980 yen) with a spiciness level of 4 (similar to spicy curry roux), regular portion of rice (220g), and free topping of broccoli. You can also choose to have lemon on your rice for free. It arrived in about 10 minutes. The staff calls it the "Shrimp Festival Soup Curry". They recommend mixing in the seaweed to enhance the flavor. First, I tried it as is... the shrimp soup is indeed amazing! (This is the only soup used here). When mixed with the seaweed... it adds a savory seaweed flavor! The dish includes one grilled shrimp with shell, three shrimp tempura, three small peeled shrimp, and a ball-shaped fish cake? The vegetables are fresh and delicious, especially the sweet eggplant! The soup seems to be a bit lacking, considering the price. The rice portion was quite large. Overall, it was a satisfying and delicious meal, with plenty of shrimp to enjoy! I forgot to use the Sichuan pepper on the table... But for this price, it seems like only tourists would come... Despite being in Okushiba, the lack of customers in the early evening speaks volumes. It's a bit disappointing that the soup portion is small, considering the quality of ingredients. I'll come back when I get my next bonus (lol).

In Hokkaido, I finally had the opportunity to try my long-awaited soup curry. Here is the basic structure of the menu to choose from: 1. Choose your favorite curry soup from 3 types: - Shrimp soup - Chicken soup - Shrimp and oyster soup (+250 yen) 2. Choose the level of spiciness: - From 0 to 12 levels of spiciness - No additional charge up to level 5 3. Choose the amount of rice: - 4 options: small portion of white or brown rice (150g), regular portion (220g), medium portion (400g), large portion (600g) - Additional charge for medium and large portions - Option to add lemon 4. Choose one free topping: - Currently 12 options to choose from for one free topping - Additional charge for extra toppings I ordered the Pork Marinated and Miura Snow Tofu Soup Curry with the following specifications: 1. Chicken soup curry 2. Level 3 spiciness (slightly spicy) 3. Small portion of white rice (150g) 4. Broccoli + Chicken leg stew (400 yen) and Yabe Farm's Enigmatic Shiitake mushrooms (170 yen) The Pork Marinated was incredibly tender, with even the lean parts melting in the mouth. The Miura Snow Tofu turned out to be tofu made from whole soybeans, giving it a firm texture. The Chicken leg was huge, with only the large bone remaining after eating. The vegetables were fresh and delicious, typical of Hokkaido produce. On my third day in Hokkaido, I met with friends and enjoyed a lively conversation. Afterwards, I headed to Sapporo Station to try the Soup Curry I had been looking forward to. I initially chose the Braised Pork topping, but couldn't resist adding the Chicken leg as well. The staff even checked on me a couple of times, worried if I could finish everything due to my petite stature. However, I managed to finish the meal and was thoroughly satisfied with the delicious flavors. Restaurant: Okushiba Shoten Jikaten Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido Address: President Matsui Building 100, 5-16 Minami 1 Jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Access: 2 minutes walk from Odori Station Opening hours: Lunch 11:30-15:30, Dinner 17:00-21:00 Phone: 011-596-6552 Features: Authentic soup curry with a variety of customizable toppings using the finest Hokkaido ingredients.

With the renovation of the station, my childhood favorite restaurant disappeared. I heard it had closed rather than relocated, but they have actually found a new location and reopened. When I visited Sapporo after a long time, I was lucky to find the newly opened restaurant. The shrimp curry, made with shrimp broth, is still delicious as ever. (I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but for some reason, I became addicted to this curry at this restaurant.) The Sichuan pepper provided on the table is rich in flavor, and if you use too much, it can overpower the shrimp flavor, haha. The biggest difference now is that they have switched to a food ticket system. Once you choose the curry you want to order, you select the level of spiciness, amount of rice, presence of lemon, and free toppings, in that order. It seems that it may take some time for those unfamiliar with the previous system to buy a food ticket. (But there are staff members available to help.) The food is delicious, and the service is great, so I will definitely be going back!

Oven Day 11:10 entered the store. The entrance to the basement is hard to find (^_^;) Inside the store, there is a ticket machine on the left and a two-person table on the right. There are two sets of tables on the left, a raised seating area for six people, a counter with five seats at the back, and two two-person tables. Don't be surprised! The Pork Kakuni Soup Curry costs 2,180 yen!!! To be honest, it's not exactly cheap (^_^;) The spiciness level is free up to level 5. The soup is the familiar shrimp soup. The ingredients include lotus root, green pepper, daikon radish, burdock, pumpkin, dried gluten, mizuna, carrot, eggplant, cabbage, and plenty of them! The bowl is used as a container, probably for the visual effect, thanks to the bottom-up effect. An interesting ingredient is the dried gluten in sheet form. You soak it in the soup to make it chewy and enjoy it. The main dish is the kakuni (braised pork belly). There are two large pieces, very tender and bouncy. The seasoning is just right, not too strong. If I had to ask for something more, it would be another piece of kakuni. I also added free toppings, choosing broccoli. It's from Okushiba, so you can trust the taste. Perhaps because the soup is made in a factory, it feels slightly light. However, that's just a matter of personal taste differences, so it's hard to say. In any case, the price is a bit hard to accept as a local specialty (^_^;)

The first soup curry in my life was amazing with the flavor of shrimp and broth. I always thought that regular curry was the best, but I was surprised by how delicious it was. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere inspired by a home, making it the best. #Okushiba Shoten #Okushiba Shoten Home #Soup Curry #Sapporo Gourmet #Hokkaido Travel #Past Pic

The price is a bit high...!? (First impression) The slightly thick and rich soup was similar to bouillabaisse. It had no unpleasant smell and was very delicious! The hamburger had a good meaty flavor and was very satisfying. There were endless amounts of vegetables like cabbage underneath (couldn't finish them all haha) *I did not take into account factors other than taste when evaluating. The water container was made of heavy pottery and difficult to hold... The service gave the impression of working hard, with greetings like "welcome back" and "have a good day" (I'm not used to it). Now, which soup curry should we choose next...♪

The shrimp soup at Oshiba had a strong flavor and was delicious.

It's simple but delicious. It tastes like delicious vegetable curry. I was moved by the sayings displayed throughout the restaurant more than the curry itself.