wagennori1968
On this day, I took a bus to the Eastern Hokkaido area, with the final destination being a hotel by Lake Akan. Along the way, we stopped at a commercial facility called "Kushiro Fisherman's Wharf MOO" in Kushiro City. The building houses seafood and souvenir shops, as well as seafood restaurants. The building reminded me of the Shizuoka City Shimizu Ward's "S-Pulse Dream Plaza," at least in terms of the exterior color. Inside, there is a shop called "Sanmamma Uomasa," known for its "Sanmamma" pressed sushi-like dish. We decided to have lunch there. The shop is located in the center of the first floor of the building, appearing as if it is a tenant. You can see the grilling area through the glass, where the staff are grilling sanma fish. Next to it, there are boxed "Sanmamma" for takeout. Since we were dining in, we purchased dining-in food tickets from the ticket vending machine and handed them to the staff. I also ordered the "Sanma Karaage Don" (790 yen) and the "Sanma Tsumire Soup" (340 yen). Within minutes, the "Sanmamma" arrived. It was still hot from the grill, even through the plastic container. I took a bite and was greeted by the bitterness and umami of the sanma, followed by the sweetness of the rice. The rice was moist and sticky, almost like it was cooked with something else. This freshness and taste are probably due to it being freshly grilled. According to other reviews, the completed product is not as good as when it's freshly grilled. I recommend dining in over buying it as a souvenir. After sprinkling some sansho pepper on top for a different taste, the dish became even more flavorful. The "Sanma Karaage Don" was served next. The small bowl contained around 8 pieces of sanma karaage, each cut into suitable sizes. The crispy coating, tender meat, and sweet sauce combined for a delightful taste. The sanma was deboned beforehand, so there was no fishy taste. The rice was lightly sprinkled with nori, adding a nice touch. The "Tsumire Soup" was packed with ingredients, including 2 tsumire balls, daikon, negi, and shimeji mushrooms. It was served hot, which was very much appreciated in the cold weather of Eastern Hokkaido. The broth had a gentle fishy flavor, almost like bonito. It had a hint of ginger, which complemented the sanma tsumire. It was a comforting soup that warmed me up after a day of traveling on the bus. I savored every bite of the "Sanmamma," "Sanma Karaage Don," and "Sanma Tsumire Soup," and my stomach was satisfied. Dinner was at the hotel buffet, so I might not have the energy to review it... Oh, it was delicious. Thank you for the meal♪♪