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I usually review ramen, but sometimes I review local gourmet food in Hokkaido. The 24th feature is the "Ohotsuku Kitami Salt Yakisoba" in Kitami again.=================================When it comes to local gourmet food in Kitami, it's the "Ohotsuku Kitami Salt Yakisoba". Unlike regular salt yakisoba, it must meet the conditions set by the "Ohotsuku Kitami Salt Yakisoba Promotion Council" (8 articles of definition and rules, and 3 articles to enhance satisfaction) to be called "Ohotsuku Kitami Salt Yakisoba" (^^;;. The conditions include using scallops from Ohotsuku, onions from Kitami, and a special salt sauce made with Ohotsuku salt. In addition, it uses noodles made from wheat grown in Hokkaido, and disposable chopsticks made from Hokkaido pine wood, emphasizing local production and consumption and regional revitalization. This "Ohotsuku Kitami Salt Yakisoba" was born in 2007, the 19th year of Heisei. It was created to commemorate Kitami City becoming the largest city in Hokkaido in the previous year's "Great Heisei Merger", when Kitami City merged with neighboring Rumoi Town, Tanno Town, and Tomamae Town facing the Sea of Ohotsuku, expressing the city with "yakisoba".Among the restaurants in the city that offer "Ohotsuku Kitami Salt Yakisoba", I visited "Shenyang Restaurant" located inside Pearson Hotel in Kitami station area this time. The restaurant is located at Kitami City North 4th Street West 3-chome Kitami Pearson Hotel 1F. It is in the downtown area in front of Kitami Station. I used the multi-story parking lot called "NUPS" located across from the hotel for parking. Since there are many one-way streets around Kitami Station, it can be a bit tricky to drive if you are not used to it. Both the parking lot and the hotel entrance are along "North 3rd Street". When searching for "Shenyang Restaurant" on Google Maps, the entrance on "North 4th Street" is indicated, but it's a bit difficult to reach the parking lot due to the one-way street (・・;). I think it's easier to search for "Pearson" instead of "Shenyang Restaurant" for smoother access. Parking is free for up to 3 hours with a stamp on the parking ticket. I entered the restaurant around 19:00. It was quite crowded. I was seated at a table and looked at the menu. Since it's a Chinese restaurant in a hotel, there are many authentic dishes lined up, but the prices are surprisingly reasonable. It might be good for regular use. Of course, since I was in Kitami, I had to order the "Ohotsuku Kitami Salt Yakisoba". It was 880 yen, which I think is a fair price for yakisoba. After about 10 minutes, the hot yakisoba arrived on a hot plate. Then, a staff member poured "magic water" over the yakisoba, and steam rose from the yakisoba with a sizzling sound. The "magic water" is actually a broth made by simmering scallop extract. By pouring it over the hot yakisoba, the rich scent of scallops fills the air, and I enjoyed this yakisoba with my sense of smell first♪ The disposable chopsticks provided are made from wood grown in the local Rumoi Town, giving off a faintly pleasant woody scent. Now, let's eat♪ The scallops from Ohotsuku Sea are delicious♡ Along with Kitami-grown onions, squid, octopus, shimeji mushrooms, and the fragrant fried onions, you can enjoy the local seafood and mountain delicacies of Ohotsuku Kitami on a hot iron plate♪ The thick noodles have a chewy texture, and you can taste the flavor of wheat. I enjoyed the taste of Kitami while sipping the egg soup. I added mountain wasabi halfway through for a change in flavor. The spicy kick added excitement, and I quickly finished it all♪ It was delicious~(*´∀`*) The price range is reasonable and just right. I liked it so much that I visited the next day for lunch and had the "Hoikoro Set Meal" for 990 yen. It was also delicious. Thank you for the meal♪ (Visited on April 18, 2022) (Posted on September 5, 2022) ===========