Located in a building directly connected to the underground walkway between Sapporo Station and Odori Station. I want to eat rice with mentaiko until I'm full! This restaurant will fulfill that desire for you. It is the only branch in Hokkaido of the mentaiko maker Yamaya, with over 40 years of history. And for lunch, you can enjoy unlimited refills of spicy mentaiko, pickled mustard greens, rice, and dashi broth. This time, I splurged and ordered the motsunabe set meal. I quickly enjoyed the mentaiko rice while the cassette stove was lit and the pot heated up. The mentaiko with a hint of yuzu was delicious, not too spicy! Sometimes weird mentaiko is just spicy, but this one was of high quality. The motsunabe had tender and flavorful tripe, and the burdock was a nice touch. The broth was a soy sauce-based dashi with the richness of the motsu fat, adding a sophisticated flavor. It was also delicious poured over rice. By the way, the dashi was a light and savory broth, perfect for finishing with mentaiko or pickled mustard greens rice porridge. I think the satisfaction level for lunch at Sapporo Station is top-notch. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for lunch. The interior of the restaurant was surprisingly spacious. I was a bit surprised that I had to pay at the register before ordering. I think it might be a measure to reduce contact with the staff for infection prevention. I was able to enjoy plenty of Yama-ya's mentaiko. I liked eating the mentaiko with dashi poured over it. This time, I had the individual motsunabe (tripe hot pot). It made me feel like I was on a sightseeing trip in Fukuoka. It was delicious. The tripe was different. It seemed like they were short-staffed. If you have time, please try going for lunch.

Office ladies requested lunch at Yamaya, which we haven't been to in a while. It seems like this place is popular among the ladies, offering unlimited servings of mentaiko and takana, with free rice refills. Last time we had the "game stew" set, so this time I opted for the chicken nanban set. Although chicken nanban is a local specialty of Miyazaki, not Fukuoka, it falls under the Kyushu region. The set came with tartar sauce that seemed to have mentaiko in it, giving it a pink hue, which may be a unique touch of Yamaya. The cabbage dressing had a refreshing yuzu flavor, and the fried chicken was just the right size and not overly greasy, making it easy to eat. Apparently, the portion size has slightly decreased due to recent price increases, but I actually prefer this amount as it allows me to comfortably finish the meal. We topped our rice generously with mentaiko and takana from the table! The men at the table were getting rice refills, but with this amount of food, even with unlimited mentaiko, I couldn't handle a refill (laughs). The set also came with side dishes and salad, with burdock stew on this particular day. By registering on their app, we were able to receive a one-time service of yuzu ice cream after the meal, so we all hurried to sign up. It seems that points are accumulated, and there are some kind of services available when you visit again. Although it may be a slightly indulgent lunch, it's not a place we would frequent often, but once again, we enjoyed our meal. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I was tempted by the unlimited mentaiko (spicy cod roe) offer and decided to visit this restaurant. I arrived during off-peak hours and was able to choose my favorite seat at a table. Unfortunately, the chicken nanban was sold out, so I opted for the tasty dashi (broth) fried chicken set instead. However, I regretted not choosing the grilled fish or simmered dish instead, as the fried chicken was not to my liking with its thin seasoning and excessive crispy batter. But the side dishes and salad that came with it would be enjoyable for those who like this type of fried chicken. I used yuzu pepper and soy sauce to balance out the greasiness, and the delicious mentaiko helped to cleanse the palate. The combination of white rice with mentaiko was delightful, as was the pairing of white rice with pickled mustard greens. I wanted to ask for a rice refill, but I'm too shy. The mentaiko was delicious. Although I was disappointed with the main dish, the satisfaction from the mentaiko, pickled mustard greens, and white rice made up for it. I couldn't ask for seconds, but I left feeling quite full. Another delicious meal today. Thank you for the meal.

I had just been to this place recently, but I was craving motsunabe again so I went for the second time. This time, we ordered a la carte dishes and drinks. The total bill for two people was around 13,000 yen. I was happy because I got to try the mentaiko potato salad and nagaimo teppanyaki that I couldn't have last time because they were not included in the course menu. Overall, I was very satisfied with the meal.

In the afternoon, I had a lunch meeting with my daughter at a restaurant called "Yamaya". We waited for about 5 minutes to be seated in a cozy corner seat with a nice view from a large window. I ordered the grilled salted mackerel set meal and my daughter ordered the chicken nanban set meal. The meal came with plenty of mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and takana (pickled mustard greens), which was a nice touch. The mackerel with grated daikon was good, and the salad with shiso dressing and potato salad were also delicious. My daughter particularly liked the simmered burdock root side dish. The mentaiko with rice was a perfect combination, and I couldn't resist getting a second serving of rice. Despite feeling full, I enjoyed every bite. Overall, it was a satisfying meal. My daughter, on the other hand, didn't eat the mentaiko or takana. I wonder why she chose Yamaya in the first place?

I have visited this restaurant for lunch a few times and the food was delicious, so I have been wanting to try dinner there someday. Finally, I went and tried their most popular course with all-you-can-drink option. The motsu (offal) was so flavorful and fatty, I wanted to order more! All the other dishes and drinks were also delicious, and I definitely want to go back again.

Visited based on the request of office ladies. Here, there is a buffet style with unlimited servings of mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and takana (pickled mustard greens), with free rice refills. The men were also excited and eager to visit. The menu includes grilled and simmered fish, as well as Kyushu specialties like "game-ni" and "chicken nanban." I chose the "game-ni." The set comes with salad, lotus root stir-fry, and miso soup, but the portion of "game-ni" was huge!! It was served in a bowl, not a small dish (surprising). On the table, there were mentaiko and takana set, which seemed to be unlimited. I first tried putting both mentaiko and takana on my rice bowl. This alone was almost enough as a side dish. The "game-ni" was so filling that I didn't need a rice refill, but many others were happily getting seconds and munching on the mentaiko, resulting in everyone drinking lots of water in the afternoon (laughs). It was a bit pricey, but for those who can eat a lot of rice, it might be worth it. Thanks for the meal~

I went to the restaurant at 11 am. There were 7 to 8 groups lined up. Even after the opening time, the line didn't move much because it turned out to be pre-payment at the register. I ordered the daily lunch special of fried horse mackerel set meal and motsunabe set meal, and went inside. The raised seating area was a comfortable sunken hearth with a good view, spacious and cozy. The motsu in the motsunabe was thick and chewy. The fried horse mackerel was also delicious. Rice, mentaiko, and pickled vegetables were all-you-can-eat, and I had 3 extra servings of rice. I would like to go again.

"Slow-cooked marinated pork ginger grilled set meal for 1,400 yen. The thick pork is well seasoned. The cabbage with dressing on the side is not necessary at all. Plenty of spicy cod roe and mustard pickles to enjoy, very satisfying!"

In my previous review, I mentioned that I wanted to have the next meal with hot pot and have a lunch drink as well, so today's lunch was at Yamaya. I settled the payment in advance and was guided to a seat at the end of the counter. I ordered a beer to go with my meal. It was nice to have self-service cold tea as well. Soon after, the food was served, the pot on the table started boiling, and while waiting, I enjoyed some rice with spicy cod roe. Then, the pickled mustard greens rice was also delicious. When the hot pot started boiling, I took a sip of the soup, which had a rich Kyushu-style bonito and soy sauce flavor. The tender beef tripe and pickled mustard greens rice were amazing! The combination of white rice and spicy cod roe was pure bliss! In between bites of the simmered burdock as a palate cleanser, I drank my beer. Is this the best meal ever?! After finishing the ingredients, I poured the remaining soup over the spicy cod roe and pickled mustard greens rice and devoured it. I usually eat small portions, but this time I went for a second helping of rice. I poured the provided broth over the spicy cod roe and pickled mustard greens rice for the finishing touch. It was so satisfying and delicious! Thank you for the meal! This might be a great choice for a lunch drink. If it's a weekday lunch, the grilled fish set meal might offer better value. Congratulations to Team Japan for making it to the WBC 2023 finals!

Visit date 2023.3.14 I finally got to visit the famous Kyushu restaurant "Yamaya" known for its mentaiko. I often bought mentaiko mayonnaise as a souvenir from Kyushu. Despite it being a weekday, the restaurant was almost full, showing great popularity. I had a reservation at 18:30 for the most popular course, the "Delicious Course" for 5500 yen with all-you-can-drink option. The course included: - Hakata appetizer trio - Hakata motsunabe (agodashi soy sauce / rich miso) - Seasonal vegetable salad - Kagoshima sesame kampachi - Specialty mentaiko-flavored fried chicken - Choice of champon noodles or zosui - Seasonal gelato I requested a soy sauce-based broth, and the motsu was delicious with its firm texture and tasty fat. The sesame kampachi was also delicious, and I had never tried it before. The specialty mentaiko-flavored fried chicken was quite enjoyable, with the idea of coating fried chicken with mentaiko being unique and tasty. I ordered champon for the finale, and the noodles were chewy and delicious. I felt like I needed more, so I ended up ordering zosui as well (laughs). I had a double finale (laughs). The fact that all this was included with all-you-can-drink option was great. Thank you for the feast!

Today in Sapporo, it was a very cold day with a fierce blizzard in the morning. Because of the cold, I had motsunabe (tripe hot pot) for lunch. This restaurant allows you to order motsunabe from just one serving, which is rare in the city. You can also enjoy various flavor variations, such as spicy cod roe and mustard pickles, and you can have unlimited refills of rice. It's a great place for food lovers. The broth at this restaurant, known for its broths, was also excellent. For the finishing touch, I had half of the rice as it is and the other half as rice soup with broth.

Today's lunch plan was to go to Kofuji for some grilled fish in the Odori to Sapporo Station area, but when I passed through Chikaho on my way to Sapporo Station, I remembered this place. It's directly connected to Chikaho, and the all-you-can-eat mentaiko is enticing, so I decided to change my destination. I headed straight up the escalator from Chikaho to the second floor of this place, which was still empty. They require payment in advance, and although the motsunabe set was tempting, I stuck to my original plan and ordered the grilled fish set. You can choose to sit at the counter, a table, or a raised tatami area, so I settled into a cozy spot by the window overlooking the street below. Before long, the grilled whole Atka mackerel set arrived! It looked delicious. The salad and potato salad were standard but tasty. The miso soup was delicious. A place with tasty miso soup never disappoints. I topped the hot rice with two slices of mentaiko and took a bite. Oh, it was delicious and satisfying. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the rice itself was tasty. The grilled Atka mackerel with grated daikon and soy sauce was simply delicious. I couldn't stop eating the Atka mackerel and daikon, and the mentaiko and pickled mustard leaf rice. I couldn't resist asking for a second helping of rice and enjoyed it with mentaiko and dashi. The dashi was a bit weak for my taste; if I had drunk it as is, I would have thought it was just hot water. Personally, I found it a bit disappointing. Overall, I was satisfied and it was delicious. Thank you for the meal! Next time, I might try the more luxurious motsunabe set for 2,200 yen. If the timing is right for a lunchtime drink, why not?

The chicken nanban set meal I had for lunch was delicious. The crispy fried chicken with homemade tartar sauce was juicy and flavorful. The tartar sauce had a nice balance of flavors and wasn't too mayonnaise-heavy. The set meal also came with unlimited servings of spicy cod roe, pickled vegetables, and rice, which really added to the value. Although the lunch prices are slightly higher at 1200-1500 yen, the delicious food and satisfaction you get are definitely worth it. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant if you're in the area!

Today, I felt like having motsunabe with my girlfriend so we visited this restaurant for the first time. It's rare to find a place where you can have motsunabe for lunch, so we were very happy. We were seated in a raised seating area, with counter and table seats also available. We ordered the motsunabe set meal and a yuzu lemon squash. Despite the busy crowd, our food arrived in less than 10 minutes. The meal included rice, motsunabe, and mentaiko with takana, all you can eat. We started with the rice and mentaiko. The yuzu fragrance was refreshing, with no unpleasant smell and a perfect spicy kick that went well with the rice. The takana had a crunchy texture with a slightly spicy and rich flavor that paired nicely with the rice. The broth was also provided, which could be enjoyed like ochazuke. Highly recommended! When combined with the mentaiko and takana, the broth was exceptional! As for the motsunabe, the chewy texture of the motsu, the sweetness and umami of the fat, and the lack of any unpleasant smell made it incredibly delicious! The garlic-infused soy sauce-based broth was rich in umami, and the flavors soaked into the slices of leeks, garlic chives, cabbage, and burdock were exquisite! With unlimited rice refills, we ended by making ochazuke with the leftover broth. It was impossible for it to taste bad. Additionally, when paired with mentaiko, takana, and yuzu pepper, it was simply delicious from start to finish. The yuzu lemon squash was also delightful, with a refreshing yuzu fragrance that lingered in the nose.

Hakata motsunabe Yamaya @yamaya.motsu --------------------- 🚶‍♀️ From Sapporo Station ・Saba mirin set meal. Yamaya is famous for motsunabe, had lunch Takana and mentaiko are all-you-can-eat! And you can also have unlimited rice 🍚 Today's grilled fish is saba mirin Comes with salad, small dishes, and miso soup The mentaiko was delicious It was a healthy lunch.

It's Sunday lunch time... I went with my wife to search for a restaurant around Odori Park. We visited "Hakata motsunabe Yamaya Sapporo Ekimaedori Store." At the entrance, we had to order and pay in advance. Although they also serve motsunabe (tripe hot pot) for lunch, I have been accustomed to the one from "Ooyama" since a friend shared it with me, so I decided to try something else. For lunch, they offered a daily special "nameko mushroom stew set for 1,300 yen" and a grilled fish set with "grilled saffron cod for 1,300 yen." Both dishes were served in about 7 minutes. I tried a bit of my wife's nameko mushroom stew set... The ingredients included shiitake mushrooms, konjac, bamboo shoots, carrots, chicken, burdock, and others. The flavor was not too strong, and it went well with rice. The set included the main dish, rice, miso soup, salad, and simmered burdock. They also offered all-you-can-eat mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and pickled mustard greens for free. They provided dashi for ochazuke (tea poured over rice) as well. Although the initial price was a bit high, if you eat a lot, the overall cost performance is not bad. The miso soup contained seaweed and wheat gluten, with a mild saltiness and a natural dashi flavor. The rice was a bit firm inside, and the quality of the rice was not the best. The grilled saffron cod seemed to be reheated after grilling, with a slightly tough texture compared to freshly grilled fish. The salad included leafy greens and potato salad, which was average. The pickled mustard greens were suitable for ochazuke. The mentaiko was a signature dish, with a light flavor but a strong umami taste, and its natural, transparent color without artificial coloring enhanced its deliciousness. I got a half portion of rice for a refill, poured the dashi from the pot, and although the dashi was lightly flavored and lacked a strong dashi taste, it paired well with the mentaiko and mustard greens. The mentaiko was delicious, but excluding motsunabe, the other lunch menu items seemed mediocre. Thank you for the meal.

Once I am able to dine out again, I definitely want to go back to my favorite Yamaya lunch spot. Their mentaiko (spicy cod roe) is all-you-can-eat and absolutely amazing. They have sunken kotatsu seats and are very child-friendly. It seems like the prices have gone up a bit, but overall, I am satisfied and will continue to visit. On this day, I had the mentaiko fried chicken set, and it was packed with mentaiko flavor.

I came here to eat the tea rice dish that the competitive eater on TV had at the end of the meal after eating half of the rice, but my fullness signal was triggered... When I complained to my companion that I couldn't have seconds, they said, "Why don't you make the remaining rice into ochazuke?" That's right!!! I topped it with pickled vegetables and cod roe, poured on the broth. Delicious!!! I left the ham cutlet, but finished the rice!! Thank you for the meal.

After finishing my errands on the main street, I decided to have lunch at Yamaya for the first time in a few years. I used to come here about once a week, but it's been a while since I moved to Sapporo. The layout inside the restaurant hasn't changed much, so it feels nostalgic. I came here today for delicious mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and karashi takana (spicy pickled mustard greens). Instead of focusing too much on the lunch menu, I looked for something lighter and decided on the daily special, salted mackerel. During lunchtime, you can have unlimited refills of rice, mentaiko, karashi takana, and a tasty soup. When I first encountered mentaiko in Tokyo, as a mentaiko lover, I was overjoyed. The salted mackerel arrived in about 5 minutes, and it was very fatty and delicious. Eating it with grated radish and soy sauce enhances the flavor even more. The mackerel was so delicious that I started to lose track of my rice consumption pace, even though I couldn't neglect the mentaiko and karashi takana. So, I decided to put them on top of the firm rice! This combination was incredibly delicious. The mentaiko is cut in half, providing a satisfying bite. Although I've had karashi takana in many places, the one from Kyushu Hakata is the best. In the end, I had three bowls of rice, three pieces of mentaiko, and half of the karashi takana in the bowl. Usually, I would have tea at the end and make ochazuke, but I decided to skip it today. I was very satisfied with this traditional Japanese meal after a long time.