Great cost performance with generous portions. The food has a bit more salt and oil, but it's delicious. I think a lot of people must come here regularly. It's rare to find a place where you can get a set meal or ramen for under 600 yen these days. The hospitality for the post-meal tea was also nice. The chirashi in the middle seems to be popular, so I'll try that next time! Thank you for the meal.

I had the "Chinese Chirashi 650 yen" for lunch while on a business trip. Spending the weekend alone at my business trip destination. This is my second visit here. The first attempt was two weeks ago at dusk. But there was a notice on the door saying "Changed business hours". I shed tears and left... On my second try, I entered at 13:09. It seemed like the peak time had passed as there were no other customers. I quickly ordered the Chinese Chirashi without hesitation. The local Chinese restaurants in Obihiro seem to fit well with the soul food. I waited for a while with high expectations. The dish arrived in just 5 minutes (surprise). I took a bite. Oh. Delicious! The main ingredients are various vegetables coated beautifully by the egg. The perfect sweet and salty seasoning is the best part! The rice goes down so easily with this tasty flavor. Is it really only 650 yen? I quickly finished my meal. Before I knew it, more customers were entering. It seems to be a popular local spot. This place is likely to become my go-to weekend meal spot. Definitely coming back again!

Having dinner in Obihiro! I decided to have Chinese chirashi for dinner. I visited Harukarou, which is open for dinner until 7:30 pm. I arrived a little after 6:30 pm and there were 3 groups of customers already. The restaurant has table and counter seats, and it seems like there are also rooms in the back. It has a more authentic Chinese atmosphere rather than a local Chinese one. Looking at the menu, it seems to be the case. So, I stuck to my decision and ordered the Chinese chirashi for 650 yen. It arrived in less than 10 minutes. Let's dig in. First, the taste of oyster sauce comes through - fragrant and delicious. The ingredients include egg, Chinese cabbage, onion, green onion, wood ear mushrooms, and pork. Even though there's only a little bit of meat, the flavor is impressive. The seasoning is just right, not too oily. It also comes with soup and pickles. And after the meal, they serve Oolong tea. This Oolong tea is great. It refreshes the mouth and removes the oiliness instantly. I need to try the Chinese chirashi at other restaurants too. It's so intriguing. I also want to try other dishes at this restaurant. I'll definitely come back. Thank you for the meal!

Spring Fragrance Pavilion 2023.02.26 Today, I visited the long-established Chinese restaurant "Spring Fragrance Pavilion" because I wanted to eat delicious mapo tofu. The exterior of the restaurant is a two-story building with a red-brown wall. Inside, it is stylish and not typical of a Chinese restaurant, with a counter seating for 5, three 4-person table seats, one 6-person table seat, private rooms, a raised seating area, and a second floor. I ordered the Chinese chirashi for 650 yen (tax included) and the mapo tofu for 650 yen (tax included). I always ask for the mapo tofu to be less spicy. The tofu is firm with clear edges, minimal crumbling, and the texture of hand-cut minced meat, combined with the Chinese broth, makes it very delicious. The Chinese chirashi is also delicious with crunchy vegetables and well-flavored egg topping. Next time, I will come to try the yakisoba. Thank you for the meal. Spring Fragrance Pavilion - Business hours: 11:00-22:00 (Last order at 21:15) - Closed on Wednesdays

A long-established Chinese restaurant in the city. I love it so much that I don't want to post about it too much, haha. I like the Chinese-style mixed rice, fried rice, chicken cutlet, and ramen! The cost performance is definitely the best in the city! They also offer medicinal cuisine. I apologize, but I have not visited at night, haha.

I visited during the day. This place is usually quite crowded. I was able to get a seat right away, but more and more people came after me. Despite the seats being full, my order arrived in about 10 minutes. Today, I had the five-ingredient yakisoba. The noodles were soft. The sauce was mild and had a gentle taste that seemed good for the body. In my opinion, the selling point here is the cost performance. At 550 yen, you can eat ramen at this restaurant, which is really trying hard to keep prices low despite various price increases. With generous portions and affordable prices, this place is good for everyday use!

I felt like eating Chinese food, so I ordered the vegetable stir-fry with boiled dumplings set meal. The restaurant had a calm atmosphere typical of a Chinese eatery. The vegetable stir-fry had a perfect soy sauce flavor and was delicious. It wasn't too greasy, which was nice. The rice was also very tasty. The boiled dumplings were simple but a good palate cleanser after the rich flavors.

Visited around 1 pm on the last day of the three-day weekend. If you want to eat the soul food of the people of Obihiro, then this is the place to go. I ordered the Chinese chirashi for 650 yen and the hot and sour soup for 700 yen. It was just like last time. The perfect balance of scrambled eggs, green peppers, onions, wood ear mushrooms, and Chinese cabbage was delicious as always. The hot and sour soup was a bit spicy, but just how I like it. It was nice that they served hot oolong tea after the meal. Thank you for the meal!

Spring Fragrance Pavilion 2022.08.16 What I can do now is to support food and beverage establishments by being extra cautious. Let's all do our best! Today, I wanted to eat delicious mapo tofu, so I visited the long-established Chinese restaurant "Spring Fragrance Pavilion" where the chairman and I have ordered takeout many times. The exterior of the restaurant is a two-story building with a red-brown wall. The interior is stylish for a Chinese restaurant, with a counter seating for 5, three 4-person table seats, one 6-person table seat, private rooms, a raised seating area, and a second floor. I ordered the mapo tofu set meal for 800 yen (tax included) and sweet and sour pork for 1,000 yen (tax included). - I always ask for the mapo tofu to be less spicy, and it is delicious with firm tofu that doesn't crumble easily, a good texture of minced meat, and a rich Chinese broth flavor. - The sweet and sour pork has large pieces of fried pork belly with a sweet and sour sauce, served hot and very delicious. Next time, I will come to eat and drink the fried rice. Thank you for the meal. Spring Fragrance Pavilion - Business Hours: 11:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:15) - Closed on Wednesdays

One day, when I asked a female acquaintance in Obihiro, "What's a recommended dish in Obihiro other than pork bowl and Indian curry?" she replied, "Hmm, I can't think of anything." "No way, it can't be like that. Obihiro, the treasure trove of Hokkaido's food, right? There must be something," I said. "Hmm, I can't think of anything... Oh! Now that you mention it, there's Chinese chirashi!" "Chinese chirashi? What's that? What kind of food is it?" It's a dish name I've never heard before. It seems to be a hidden soul food of Obihiro, known only to a few. So, for today's lunch, I visited "Shunkaro" to try the "Chinese chirashi." The restaurant is located at Nishi 10-jo Minami 17-chome in Obihiro. It's about 1.5km from the south exit of Obihiro Station, but since I'm not familiar with the area, I followed the navigation instructions. Parking is available on both sides of the store. I entered the restaurant a little before 12 o'clock. The place was quite busy. As the name "Shunkaro" suggests, this place is a complete town Chinese restaurant. The interior is subtly decorated in a Chinese style. The store name with the suffix "ro" often used in Chinese restaurants gives an authentic Chinese vibe. I sat at a table and looked at the menu. Oh, ramen starts at 550 yen. It's cheap. The most expensive seafood noodles are 800 yen. There are also rice dishes and set meals at reasonable prices. It's a Chinese restaurant with a wide variety of dishes at affordable prices. They also offer medicinal cuisine, banquet dishes, and even Peking duck, making it a restaurant with a wide range of Chinese dishes. I asked the landlady who came to take the order for the "Chinese chirashi" priced at 650 yen. So, what exactly is the hidden soul food of Obihiro citizens, "Chinese chirashi"? Despite the name "chirashi," it's not vinegar rice. It's a dish where stir-fried vegetables, pork, and scrambled eggs are placed on a bowl of rice. Its prototype was born in 1970 at a popular restaurant in Obihiro called "Kappo Shochiku," where it was a staff meal. It was later introduced by the owner of "Ajifuku," who had previously worked at "Shochiku." "Ajifuku" is considered the originator of Chinese chirashi, but the owner of "Shunkaro" also comes from "Shochiku," and it is said that the name "Chinese chirashi" was given by regular customers of "Shunkaro." The dish was served in about 10 minutes. It came with a set of "Chinese chirashi," pickles, and wakame seaweed soup. So, let's eat♪ Mmm, delicious. The dish is filled with thinly sliced pork, wood ear mushrooms, green peppers, bean sprouts, onions, and scrambled eggs. It has a slightly sweet and savory seasoning but is light and easy to eat. The combination of crispy wood ear mushrooms, eggs, and pork is delicious. It's not like a Chinese rice bowl with sauce poured over it. I quickly finished eating while replenishing salt with pickles, moistening my throat with wakame seaweed soup, and eating rice. I hardly used the spoon that came with it. I finished it in no time♪ It was delicious. Thank you for the meal♪ (Visited on April 26, 2022) (Posted on September 13, 2022)

Visited around 2:30 pm on a Saturday. Although I have been to Obihiro many times, I had never tried the hidden soul food of Obihiro residents, "Chinese Chirashi." I heard that some Chinese restaurants have it, but this place has a good reputation, so I was brought here. I ordered the Chinese Chirashi for 650 yen and the Hot and Sour Soup for 700 yen (it was cold that day). Looking forward to trying my first Chinese Chirashi! It had scrambled eggs, green peppers, onions, wood ear mushrooms, and Chinese cabbage on top of rice with a delicious seasoning that made it easy to eat. The sauce wasn't too much, but it paired perfectly with the rice! The Hot and Sour Soup had the perfect sourness for my taste. The spiciness also warmed me up just right and was delicious. And towards the end of the meal, they offered me hot oolong tea. It's the little things like this that make me happy. Thank you for the meal!

Nearby famous restaurant✨Local Chinese restaurant✨On a hot day exceeding 30℃, I visited after a long time. The fried rice, Chinese chirashi, and chicken cutlet ramen were delicious. Today, I tried a new order! Herbal cuisine set meal, chicken karaage, stir-fried pork with green peppers, rice, Chinese chirashi. The herbal cuisine set meal includes saffron-colored scallops and leek stir-fry, herbal soup (with wolfberries and chicken meat), marinated fried salmon, etc. When I realized it was a meal focused on soup... I was reminded of "Oishinbo's" "Bussui Chon" and it was incredibly delicious✨ The chicken karaage also had a natural flavor of meat without garlic, ginger, or soy sauce.

I ate too much meat like Genghis Khan, roast beef, pork bowl, and chicken at a cabin restaurant for dinner. I didn't feel hungry during lunchtime. But at an odd hour, I got hungry. I searched online and found this restaurant that is open all day. There were only a couple of customers at 3:30 pm. As I entered, it seemed like no one noticed me. The owner, a motherly figure, didn't say anything. I walked further into the restaurant to get noticed, but still no response. Finally, she brought me water and a wet towel. I felt relieved. I ordered the five-ingredient yakisoba for 650 yen, which was described as salty on the menu. It was served in a small bowl, making it look even smaller with fewer ingredients. The salty flavor made it easy to see the various ingredients like shrimp, squid, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, cabbage, green onions, pork, and carrots. The taste was delicious, reminding me of the salty yakisoba from Kitami. There was almost no crispy noodles, unlike the usual yakisoba with sauce. I had also tried their Chinese chirashi before, which was delicious, and this yakisoba was just as good. I will definitely go back. It's a tasty and affordable restaurant. Next time, I might try the Chinese rice bowl for 650 yen. I wonder if it's a soy sauce flavor?

I went to a Chinese medicine Chinese restaurant to eat something good for my body. The Chinese medicine set meal (1500 yen) arrived in about 10 minutes. It is a set meal with soup (Chinese medicine soup) as the main dish. I could identify the leeks, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, wolfberries, and thinly sliced ​​char siu in the Chinese medicine soup, but there were some dark-colored fibrous and unidentified ingredients. The scallop and bag mushroom ankake dish had a lot of red scattered on top, I wonder what that is. I should have asked... The appetizer with thinly sliced ​​char siu and nagaimo (Chinese yam) had pine nuts in it, showing the unique characteristics of the side dishes as well. The rice was on the softer side. It was a weekday lunch, and the table seats were full, so I sat at the counter. Eating the set meal at a high counter like a cafe was also delicious. It seemed like there were many reserved customers, as two reserved groups arrived during the time I was eating. From other reviews, it seems like the Chinese-style chirashi sushi is delicious, so I would like to try that next time.

This is Harukarou. It's been a while. I think I've visited a few times before. I had previously tried the Chinese chirashi here for a food review on Tabelog. I couldn't remember it, so I ordered the "Chinese chirashi for 650 yen" again. The owner, who trained at the origin of Chinese chirashi, seems to be energetic and still cooking in the kitchen despite his old age. Now, the long-awaited Chinese chirashi from Harukarou! Let's dig in! The scrambled eggs with green peppers, wood ear mushrooms, pork, and onions are well-seasoned. As a result, the sauce is light, and the rice remains as is without being soaked in the sauce. The soup and daikon salad at the end are also delicious. And most importantly, the Oolong tea at the end ties everything together. It was delicious! Thank you for the authentic Chinese chirashi from a proper Chinese restaurant.

I headed to the Chinese restaurant Shunkaro for lunch. [Location & Parking] From the center of Obihiro city, heading south on Nishinanodori, turn right at the intersection of Nishi 8 Minami 17 (with Satudora Obihiro Nishi 8-jo store on the left) and drive about 260 meters west to find Shunkaro with a large sign on the left. The building looks quite old both outside and inside. The parking lot, with space for about 7 cars, is located on the north side of the building. [COVID-19 Measures] Inside, there is a spray bottle of disinfectant. The seating consists of 3 tables for 4 people, 1 table for 6 people, a counter, and a semi-private room with a rotating table at the back. The tables are spaced out quite well and there are no partitions on the tables. [Today's Choice] I arrived around 11:30 am on a weekday. There was one customer already there. I decided to order the Chinese Chirashi (650 yen tax included) as I remembered how delicious it was when I first tried it here a few years ago. The service here is very warm and welcoming. [Seating to Arrival] Water and a cold towel were served first. In less than 5 minutes after ordering, the soup, pickles, chopsticks, and the Chinese Chirashi arrived. [Chinese Chirashi] The rice was normal in texture and taste. On top of the rice were eggs, onions, pork, cabbage, bell peppers, and wood ear mushrooms cooked as toppings. The flavors of sesame oil were prominent but not overpowering, blending well with other flavors like pork and spices, creating an appetizing aroma. The scrambled eggs were plentiful and my favorite. The pork and vegetables were sliced thinly, and the vegetables had a nice crunchy texture. The balance of flavors and aromas in the Chinese Chirashi here is excellent, with the perfect amount of saltiness and sweetness. Each ingredient complements the others without one overpowering the rest. [Soup] The clear soup with wakame seaweed and green onions looked simple but had a nourishing and complex flavor profile that was soothing and gentle on the palate. [Pickles] Pickled cabbage and carrots with a sour taste. They served me tea after the meal, which was warm jasmine tea. It was refreshing and delicious. The Chinese Chirashi here is much tastier and cheaper than at other restaurants, making it a great value for money. While some dishes may have a herbal medicine-like taste due to their emphasis on medicinal herbs, this restaurant is a valuable find for Chinese cuisine lovers. Thank you for the meal! m(_ _)m

November 2020. First visit to Obihiro Series. I visited "Shunkaro" for their local specialty dish, Chinese Chirashi, as I have already tried Obihiro's pork bowl, Indian curry, and grilled ramen in the past. The original plan was to go to "Ajifuku," which is said to be the originator of Chinese Chirashi, but I was advised to visit "Shunkaro" early as the owner of Ajifuku is in his 80s. Chinese Chirashi originated from a meal served at a restaurant called Kappo Matsutake, and both the previous owner of Ajifuku and the current owner of Shunkaro used to work at Matsutake. However, Ajifuku is considered the original. Chinese Chirashi (650 yen) was surprisingly cheap compared to similar dishes I tried in Otaru. The bowl used here is the same as the one we have at home (laughs). The dish consists of thinly sliced pork, Chinese cabbage, onions, green peppers, wood ear mushrooms, and scrambled eggs, all seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings. The flavors of the ingredients are well absorbed, giving a delicious taste to each bite. Although the basic taste was not significantly different from the one I had in Otaru, I found this one much more delicious. I believe it is due to the skill of the 80-year-old owner. Chinese Chirashi itself is a simple dish with its origins in a staff meal, but the perfect balance in this dish is what sets it apart. I felt that only the current owner could achieve this taste, so I am glad I could try it while he is still healthy! After a quick stop at Indian at MEGA Don Quijote with a pot and Tupperware in hand, I headed back home to my family waiting for me!

It was my first time, but I ordered the large portion. The Chinese chirashi large portion costs 750 yen, while the regular portion costs 650 yen. The soup is surprisingly clear! It's an at-home atmosphere where locals also come to dine. There are round tables at the back of the restaurant!

I tried a dish called "Chinese Chirashi" for only 650 yen. It was surprisingly cheap, which made me a bit nervous (lol). The dish was served promptly, and it looked delicious with the ingredients wrapped in eggs. I started with a bite of the seaweed soup, which had a strong salty flavor. Then, I tried the Chinese Chirashi, and it was so tasty! The sweet and savory seasoning made the rice very appetizing, and the bell peppers and Chinese cabbage were crunchy. The unique aroma of the oil in Chinese cuisine was also nice. They even served warm Oolong tea after the meal, which was much appreciated. The high ratings on Tabelog were not a lie. The owner chef holds a license as an international medicinal cuisine chef, and they even offer a "medicinal ramen" on the menu. I traveled two hours from Kushiro to visit this place, and it was definitely worth it. Thank you for the delicious meal.

In July 2020, I was planning to eat tsukemen at Menkura-ko Jitaiya, but when I got into the car, the DVD player in the car started playing a recorded TV show. It was Inogashira Goro eating mapo tofu! So, I decided to change my plans and go eat mapo tofu instead. I ended up at Shunkaro, a Chinese restaurant near Midorigaoka Park in Obihiro. The staff visible were an old lady, a motherly figure, and a young lady. I wondered if the young lady was the daughter of the motherly figure, but I couldn't confirm. The young lady was like a grown-up version of Sorachi Tamamoku, who appeared on "Ariyoshi's Money Discovery - Attack! Kaneo-kun," and was very cute. I should probably stop joking around now before I get scolded, so let's move on to the food review. I ordered the mapo tofu set meal for 800 yen, asking for it to be spicy. They made it spicy enough without ruining the flavor. The mapo tofu was flavorful and went well with the rice. The soup was light, which complemented the rich flavors of the Chinese dishes. The pickles were slightly sour and tasty. Overall, I felt that everything on the menu would be delicious. It's definitely a restaurant with solid skills.