This is a report on a popular YouTuber, Takao Tengu, who previously introduced the Washo Market in Kushiro, Hokkaido. I visited the popular restaurant, Ichiba-tei, which was bustling with school trip students and tourists in March. The restaurant was not crowded when I visited around 1 pm on a weekday, with only four customers seated at a time. The menu photos displayed outside the restaurant made it easy to choose. I ordered the "Chef's Special Donburi" and the "Mini Mixed Sushi with Plum." The seafood donburi looked delicious and was served with crab miso soup. The sushi was also filled with a variety of fresh toppings, all with a strong sweetness and great taste. The seafood in Kushiro is truly amazing, with sweet scallops and luxurious uni without any fishy smell. The tuna, salmon, ikura, crab, squid, and scallops were all delicious, making for a delightful meal. The crab miso soup was flavorful and comforting. Overall, it was a delicious dining experience.

Today, I visited Ichiba Tei at Washo Market in Kushiro. I ordered the sashimi assortment for 1320 yen and also a Sapporo Classic beer for 500 yen. The sashimi assortment had 6 varieties, with the squid, shellfish, and tuna being particularly delicious. Thank you for the meal.

There are various types of bowls available at the dining hall in the fish market, ranging from one coin to luxurious options. I recommend the chef's special bowl, which offers a variety of combinations. Although I was disappointed by missing sea urchin in a seafood bowl in Tomakomai, my expectations were still high. However, the explanation provided was sufficient, and I didn't feel a significant dissatisfaction. The bowl contained live shrimp, live turban shell, live horsehair crab, live scallop, snow crab, salmon, lean tuna, medium fatty tuna, salmon roe, squid, and yellowtail. It would be nice if they explained the contents, but since it's a touristy area, don't expect exceptional customer service. The fish was all delicious, and the amount of rice was not excessive, making it easy to finish.

22 years ago, the restaurant had changed a lot and lost its appeal for Kattedon, so I decided to eat at the restaurant normally. The chef's choice bowl is a seafood bowl, but the mixed bowl is more like a Yukke bowl, so the taste is completely different. Both were delicious, but if you're expecting a seafood bowl, the mixed bowl is different. The Kanitama bowl is not bad, but other options may be better as it is nothing special other than being cheap.

Last time I came to Kushiro, the Washo Market was closed. This time, I came for revenge. Around 11 am on Saturday, I saw a few tourists here and there. The famous Kattedon looked tempting, but I wanted a quiet meal, so I chose this restaurant. There were no other customers yet. I ordered the Mini Sashimi Bowl "Sakura" for 1960 yen. Apparently, they use "Sakura, Ume, Momo" instead of "Sho, Chiku, Bai" here. Tea is self-service. Unfortunately, sea urchin was sold out and there were signs posted all over the place. Now, the mini bowl was smaller than I expected. It was more like a large rice bowl with a small bowl on top. The rice portion was small, but the sashimi was plentiful. Fresh and delicious, of course. Considering the price, I think it might be more geared towards tourists. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant before 10 am. It was an early lunch, but I ordered a sashimi set meal with a bottle of beer. The sashimi included salmon, squid, surf clam, tuna, scallop, and halibut. I asked the owner what halibut was, and it turns out it is a type of flounder. The scallop had a nice texture and sweetness, different from what you would find in Kansai. The halibut had a flounder taste but was more firm with a strong sweetness, even better than flounder. The salmon, tuna, and surf clam were also delicious. However, the rice was not very good, which I also noticed yesterday at another restaurant. Maybe because Hokkaido doesn't produce rice. Overall, I was very satisfied and enjoyed my meal.笑

- Assorted seafood bowl for ¥2420. The bowl had a variety of fresh seafood toppings, with squid being the most flavorful in my opinion. The restaurant is located in the Washo Market. The portion size was a bit small, but the taste was excellent. The restaurant has dining space, self-service water, no wet towels, restroom facilities outside the store, no charging outlets, average customer service, average cleanliness, no need to take off shoes, and no long wait times for seating or payment. - This restaurant is located in the Washo Market, known as the kitchen of Kushiro City. It seems to target tourists as the prices are a bit high. The sashimi is fresh, but the prices may be a bit steep. It would be nice if the prices were a bit lower so that locals could also enjoy dining here. The opening hours are a bit late for a market (8 am) and they are closed on Sundays. The taste is good, but the timing of opening and closing could be better.

On May 3, 2021, I had to work suddenly and visited Kushiro for the first time in a while. It's Golden Week, but I have a night shift. I need to adjust my body clock to night shift mode by drinking in the morning. I visited the famous Washo Market, where you can walk from the hotel, to have a bowl of Kattedon. This market is known for its seafood bowls and set meals. I went to a shop that serves various types of seafood bowls. I had an assorted seafood bowl and a draft beer (Ebisu). The assorted seafood bowl had a little bit of everything, almost like a sampler plate. I wanted to try a variety of things, so it was perfect. It had fresh surf clam, scallop, salmon, shrimp, salmon roe, squid, flounder, medium fatty tuna, snow crab, and more. The miso soup had a subtle crab flavor. It was a good deal compared to ordering the same items separately in a seafood bowl. The prices were reasonable, and I left satisfied. It would have been even better if the owner had a bit more charm. I enjoyed beer and seafood bowl in the morning. Thank you for the meal! (^_^)

On November 12, 2020 (Thursday) for the second round of lunch drinks, I visited this restaurant as I felt a beer can alone wasn't enough. I had already eaten rice, so I ordered something light to snack on... I ordered the "Assorted Sashimi Plate (1320 yen)" and the "Kiri Sake from Kushiro (720 yen)". The sake arrived first. It is produced by Fukushi Shuzo and is fruity and delicious. It went down smoothly. Next, the assorted sashimi plate arrived. The presentation was nothing special, but the sashimi at this restaurant was fresh and delicious. For the amount and quality, 1320 yen seemed like a good deal. They also have a one-coin lunch, so I might try that next time. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Ichiba-Tei market for the first time! It's a Japanese market with various food stalls. I was debating whether to have ramen or not, but I found a place that seemed good for set meals, so I decided to eat there. As expected, it's a place known for its seafood bowls. At the entrance, I saw a daily special set meal for 500 yen. Inside the store, there were no signs for the daily special, so I ordered the 500 yen set meal and the staff said, "It's just one coin." It felt like I made a mistake. The set meal was great with lots of side dishes including pickles and four items. The grilled squid with miso was delicious, even though I was sweating from the spiciness. The simmered dish had a gentle flavor, and the bean sprouts were crunchy. Getting a meal for just one coin is always a pleasure. It was a bit disappointing that the owner didn't greet us at all. However, the service from the owner's wife during payment was normal, so I felt relieved. Thank you for the meal!

Market Tei @ Kushiro City I finished my business trip in the morning. Let's have an early lunch. So, I went to Kamiseki and Washo Market! I heard that the Kattedon is popular here, but we decided to eat inside the store because it seemed a bit troublesome and a bit expensive. Actually, Kamiseki wanted to go to the sushi restaurant next door, but unfortunately, the shop was closed. So, how about this place? I ordered the "Chef's Choice Donburi (2420 yen)" Unfortunately, they didn't have sea urchin today. Oh well, these things happen. First, miso soup. The crab broth is so flavorful! Delicious! The donburi was deep and filled with tasty rice and a lot of sashimi. I poured soy sauce over it and enjoyed it to the fullest. Eating lots of delicious fish makes me happy (laughs). The side dishes were also delicious, and I was very satisfied. Thank you for the meal! It wasn't the Kattedon, but I was satisfied. Bonus: I saw that Yagira-san and Dojo-san also visited this place on the autographed paper inside the restaurant!

It's a small shop in the Washo Market. In the market, there is a dish called "katte-don" where you order rice and then choose your favorite sashimi slices at each stall to complete your bowl. However, the prices for each slice are quite high and it feels a bit unsettling, so I decided to eat at this shop instead. I ordered the assorted donburi for 2450 yen. It had a variety of ingredients like shellfish, sea urchin, salmon roe, and shrimp, and it was really delicious. They seem to close around 2 p.m., but I made it just in time to enjoy my meal! They also have other types of donburi available.

On Tuesday around 2pm, I had a solo lunch after work and enjoyed the daily special set meal! It was a great deal at 720 yen ♫ The main dish was sun-dried Marbled Flounder. The seasoning was just right and it was very delicious. The side dishes of sautéed burdock root and pumpkin salad also had great flavors, making it a satisfying lunch that felt like I was having a meal prepared by someone special! It was a bit more food than I expected for a woman in her 50s, but I managed to finish it all! The last time I visited, I had just moved to Kushiro, so I tried the seafood bowl. It was also delicious and highly recommended!

I went to the famous "Washo Market" known for its Kattedon for breakfast. I looked around and thought about it, but it was too expensive so I gave up! Instead, I visited a place where the salmon bowl was more affordable. The place was spacious and a bit cold, but I found it better than eating an expensive seafood bowl in a place that wasn't well organized. I recommend this place where you can eat comfortably in a warm indoor setting. The salmon bowl (880 yen excluding tax) had sliced marinated salmon, onions, and a soft-boiled egg on top of white rice. It also came with a miso soup with a crab leg and a small portion of pickles. The marinated salmon had a sesame oil flavor and reminded me of Costco's salmon poke, which was quite delicious. The seafood bowl was, as expected, expensive, but they also had a breakfast set starting from 500 yen, which would be helpful when you're on a budget. Thank you, "Ichibatei"!

Visit date: December 30, 2019 Upon hearing that Taken Sushi at Maeishi Market was closing down, I decided to visit the neighboring restaurant, Market Tei, for lunch with a friend. We arrived around 3:10 PM and found that there were no other customers present. The tea was self-serve, but if you wanted water, you had to ask the staff, which was a bit inconvenient. We decided to order the Salmon Donburi, which was the special of the day priced at 990 yen. The dish arrived in about 5 minutes and consisted of salmon slices, sliced onions, a soft-boiled egg, seaweed, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top of rice. The salmon was semi-thawed and drizzled with sesame oil. The rice was not seasoned with vinegar. The meal also came with miso soup with a small piece of crab and pickles. The crab flavor in the soup was barely noticeable. Despite being a special offer at 990 yen, I believe that at the regular price of 1320 yen, the value for money would not be satisfactory given the quality of the food. As we were leaving, the chef greeted us cheerfully, and we left the restaurant feeling content. Thank you for the meal.

I walked around Kushiro and the market stalls in the shopping market, and decided on this restaurant because the kaisen-don at other places seemed a bit expensive. I hesitated a bit because the uni (sea urchin) and ikura (salmon roe) were market price, but I ordered them impulsively due to the excitement of traveling. The ikura was probably frozen since it's not the season, but it was delicious. The uni was incredibly tasty.

I will be traveling from Nakashibetsu to Kushiro and transferring there. It will take about an hour and a half until departure. I will visit "Washo Market" and have lunch at "Ichiba-Tei" restaurant. Lately, I have been craving for fresh food, so I will go for the daily special set meal. I will order the "Daily Special Set Meal (half portion of rice) for 700 yen" and a "Sapporo Classic bottle beer for 480 yen" (they also have draft beer). The owner of the restaurant is a big man, but he moves swiftly. While enjoying my beer, the meal arrives in about 5 minutes. The daily special set meal includes grilled salmon, side dishes, salad, white rice, and miso soup. The grilled salmon is slightly salty but delicious, with a good portion of fat near the tail which I like. The pickled radish is lightly seasoned and tasty. The squid marinated in vinegar and miso is a bit on the sweet side, which I prefer. The pickled vegetables are pre-made shiba-zuke. The macaroni salad with surf clam tendons is a nice touch. The miso soup is flavorful with plenty of ingredients like cabbage, fried tofu, carrots, onions, and egg. The rice is firm and tasty, cooked in a way that brings out its flavor. However, the disposable chopsticks are not easy to split cleanly, so I would appreciate if they could provide better quality ones. Thank you for the meal.

In March 2019, on a Saturday morning, I often go for a walk to the Kazsho Market. On this day, my partner and I decided to have breakfast at Kazsho. We ordered two morning set meals and one serving of fresh squid sashimi. The meal included rice, miso soup, raw egg, salad, small dishes, squid salted guts, and pickles. The homemade squid salted guts we had were incredibly delicious. If this meal is priced at 500 yen, it's a great deal. I am satisfied and will definitely come back to eat here again.

On a regular lunch day, I visited Kushiro City. There was also some business to attend to, but on this day, there was a Nippon Ham Fighters official game at the Kushiro City Stadium, which I believe was the first time since August 2009. I didn't have a ticket, but I thought I would go and see anyway (actually, in 2009, I happened to be in Eastern Hokkaido and was able to enter with a same-day ticket). However, I heard on the radio that the tickets were sold out, so I changed my plans and headed to the local market to search for a good spot to eat. After researching various options, I ended up at this place, which was not my first, second, or third choice. Located near the entrance of the Washo Market on the station street side, this is one of the few shops in the market that is neatly enclosed. However, unlike the sushi restaurant next door, this place has menu items displayed prominently outside, making it seem more approachable. It was 11:50 am, with 4 groups of customers (7 people) already seated and a few more customers arriving later. The L-shaped counter had 11 seats, and there were 2 tables for 4 people each. A friendly middle-aged man welcomed me quietly, and there was a young woman serving in the hall. The menu included set meals, seafood bowls, and a special dish called "Kachidoni" where you can customize your own bowl with your favorite seafood. With too many menu options, I couldn't figure out what the recommended dishes were, but I was intrigued by the sign that read "Today's Special, limited to 10 servings," so I ordered the Washotei Special Salmon Bowl. It arrived soon after, with salmon marinated in a special sauce, sliced onions, and a soft-boiled egg on top - a seemingly foolproof bowl. However, I wasn't a fan of the marinade, and I don't like onions, so I wondered if the egg was really necessary. I should have ordered a dish that would allow me to taste the quality of the ingredients more directly since I was eating at the market. This was definitely a miss on my part. The miso soup had... oh, there's a snow crab in it! But I couldn't really taste the broth... it was a bit of a letdown. However, considering it was a service price, I could still accept it, but it could have been a disaster if I had made a mistake (^_^;) Nevertheless, the restaurant can cater to various needs and is user-friendly, so I think it's a good place. Washo Market! Please make it a more user-friendly facility for local residents. *The underground parking lot seems to have a time limit, but it's free to use. Be sure to come by car! Thank you for the meal.

Located in the famous Washo Market known for its Kattedon, I was drawn to the autumn salmon and decided to dine here. Many menu items had market price listed, but I was pleasantly surprised by the reasonable price of the lunch set I ordered. The fish, miso soup, and simmered dish were all delicious.

The recommended dish is the Koji Pacific saury set meal, which was featured on the Kenmin Show. The saltiness and fat content are just right, making it delicious. Seafood bowl dishes may be a bit pricey, possibly due to tourist area prices.