On this day before Christmas in December 2016, I visited "Okushiba-chan" amidst heavy snow, where they had started serving their winter limited "Oyster Soup". The restaurant, which I visit every 2-3 months, was celebrating its 2nd anniversary, with an expanded menu and special soups attracting customers even in bad weather. As Christmas and New Year's events approached, curry seemed like a good choice. The annual tradition of "Oyster Soup" at this place, with its unique richness and sea flavors, is a favorite taste that can't be found in other restaurants. Personally, I enjoy starting with beer and tempura, then finishing with soup curry. The tempura selection has decreased compared to the opening, but the addition of dishes like curry with braised pork or the combination of roux curry and soup curry make me happy. The collaboration with tempura is unique to "Okushiba-chan", so I always go for tempura. I chose tempura with large shrimp, chicken thigh, soft-boiled egg, and added Saroma oysters. I enjoyed the freshly fried tempura with salt while waiting for the curry. The curry, as always, was full of vegetables and the level 6 spiciness of the oyster soup warmed me up. I definitely want to visit again while this soup is available. It was a delicious meal!

It was my first visit even though the restaurant is near my house. I have been to other restaurants before but haven't revisited them because the taste didn't suit me. That day, I was in the mood for tempura, so I decided to give this place a try since I could enjoy both tempura and curry at the same time. I didn't have high expectations (sorry) as I headed there. The staff were all elderly ladies over 60 years old, but they seemed so energetic! There was only one man who seemed to be in charge of tempura, and he was definitely not over 60! After a short wait, I was seated at the counter. It seems like you can make reservations, and there is a private room and a large hall available. The menu offers the option to choose one piece of tempura from Matsutake, Take, and Ume, and I chose the recommended Grandma's tempura curry! My companion thought the portions were too large, so they went with the V curry. I chose the award-winning Kachokabaro cheese, young chicken, simmered burdock, and my son chose the large shrimp, young chicken, and half-boiled egg tempura. The shrimp was bigger than in the photos! It seemed like a mistake at first, but the head was big and the inside was empty, so maybe the cheese was the right choice? The V curry had young chicken, chicken tenderloin, and chrysanthemum greens, and it was also quite filling, but I passed on it because I don't like chrysanthemum greens. The free topping was a whimsical vegetable mix for everyone. That day, it was black soybeans and mizuna. And as a service, we got one raw shrimp tempura. What? Raw shrimp? It was a tempura made with sweet shrimp with the head attached. The original spicy and light soup was not to my liking, so I chose the special rich creamy chicken white broth soup available only at this restaurant! However, the manager? Grandma strongly recommended their shrimp soup, saying, "Are you sure you don't want to try ours? Our shrimp soup is really good!" When I mentioned that I had tried it before, she insisted, "I think ours is different. Ours is incredibly rich and delicious! Please try it once." I couldn't refuse, so I agreed with a smile! The food arrived! First, the soup. What was this?! It was delicious! It was completely different from other restaurants! Everyone agreed that it was the best they had ever had. If we had to point out something, it was that there were too many vegetables and not enough soup. We wanted more of that delicious soup! The tempura was also quite delicious. The best one was the simmered burdock! My son said the half-boiled egg was a disappointment, and although the taste was good, he regretted not choosing the simmered burdock. I was impressed that they accepted PayPay in addition to cash when it was time to pay. I have decided to visit this place again!

Arrived just in time for the opening of the restaurant, and was the fourth in line, including those with reservations. Was seated right in the middle of the counter, where you can watch the tempura being fried right in front of you. Ordered the signature dish, Grandma's Tempura Curry (large shrimp, chicken thigh, half-boiled egg), while my companion ordered the tender chicken and colorful vegetable curry. Also ordered the Ooku Ooku soup (shrimp soup) with a spice level of 3 (medium spicy). The rice was the regular portion of 150g. Got a free topping of today's vegetables (chives) and opted for a large portion of soup for an additional 250 yen. Used some accumulated points to get a lassi and cheese sweet potato mochi. The soup portion seemed a bit small, so I recommend getting the large size if you really want to enjoy it. Adjusting the spice level and sharing a large soup portion among a group might be a good idea too. While sipping on the rich lassi, I watched the tempura being fried efficiently and patiently waited. It took about 40 minutes from entering the restaurant to being served, but it was worth the wait after several years. The vegetables were hidden due to the large portion, haha. First, I took a sip of the soup - oh, this is it! It's delicious as always! The shrimp flavor really stands out! Wait, did it have a stronger shrimp flavor in the past? Maybe it's just my memory, but it's really tasty! Thanks to the large portion, I was able to fully enjoy the soup. The tempura looked delicious and tasted great with the rock salt on the table. It was also delicious when eaten with the soup. The green onion miso was also tasty and went well with the rice. It was a delightful experience at Okushiba Shoten after a long time! Thank you for the meal!

We made a reservation at this restaurant in Sapporo for a family outing with our 2-year-old daughter. The restaurant has a raised tatami seating area on the second floor, along with private rooms. The room we used was spacious, had air conditioning, and was well-equipped with children's books and toys, keeping our daughter entertained during the wait. Unlike typical soup curry, this restaurant offers a Japanese-style base with tempura as its specialty. We tried the limited edition conger eel tempura set this time. The soup curry was rich and flavorful, with tender meat and vegetables, and the tempura was crispy and delicious. Our parents who joined us were also very satisfied. The location is a bit hard to find and the parking lot is small, but it was a great experience for families with children. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

The soup curry at the Okushiba brand was rich and flavorful with just the right amount of spices. They also fry the tempura right in front of you, adding to the live experience, and the tempura itself is crispy. The only downside was the temperature inside the restaurant. Despite the hot summer weather in Sapporo, the interior was uncomfortably warm. Improving the cooling system and ventilation would make it more pleasant for customers. Overall, the soup curry was delicious.

Hokkaido is the birthplace of soup curry, right? I came to try the soup curry at Okushiba Shoten. It was quite spicy! There were plenty of ingredients, so I was full and could also eat vegetables. The soup was delicious and addictive. It's a popular restaurant with lots of customers! It's also a place where you have to wait in line! I had only ever had it from a retort pouch before, so I was impressed!

I visited this restaurant 6.7 years ago and the curry with braised pork (Ojichan curry), chicken curry, and V curry with a spiciness level of 2 were all delicious. The flavor seemed stronger back then. The separately ordered Kachokabaro tempura was also tasty! This restaurant accepts reservations and opens at 5 pm, so it gets crowded quickly. It's recommended to make a reservation in advance.

If you go to Hokkaido, I recommend trying the delicious soup curry at this restaurant. There were a few parking spots in front of the store and a few more a little further away. You have to take off your shoes when entering the store and you will be guided to your seat. I was recommended the popular set, but I chose the seasonal set and added shrimp tempura. The soup curry had a great taste with quality ingredients. I was able to eat it easily without feeling heavy and it boosted my metabolism, making me sweat a lot. The most delicious part was the free topping of negi miso that you could choose. It reminded me of my grandmother.

The best atmosphere. In Hokkaido, you can't miss the Okushiba Shoten, which mainly serves tempura but also offers delicious shrimp soup curry. The tempura was crispy and came in a generous portion that left us satisfied. We visited as a family and were seated in a private room in the back, allowing us to relax and enjoy our meal. The service was exceptional, with experienced staff providing heartfelt hospitality.

When I came here, I tried the shrimp broth soup curry. They also have chicken curry. The curry came with tempura topping, but it was not the usual kind of tempura - it was lightly coated and fried. It was a bit oily, but the large shrimp was delicious. The soup was very rich and flavorful, likely made with a lot of shrimp broth. It was my first time trying this flavor, and it ranks high among the soup curries I've had. Thank you for the meal!

I visited this restaurant for the first time and had the tempura set. The staff kindly taught me how to eat the large shrimp tempura, and their warm atmosphere was very comforting. The soup curry was also delicious, of course. Two things caught my attention: 1) A sign saying "Okushiba-san's parking space" in a slightly distant parking lot was partially torn off. 2) There was no guidance on how to wait in front of the restaurant or inside the waiting area (the current solution seems to be to approach a staff member inside the restaurant). I will definitely visit again when I go to the Jingu area.

The restaurant is always crowded whenever I go, but I still end up going there. The tempura is delicious, and the soup curry with plenty of ingredients is also tasty! I feel like trying other curries, but I always end up ordering this one. For those who have only been to the regular Okushiba Shoten, I highly recommend it!

In the Sapporo area, there are many soup curry restaurants, and "Okushiba Shoten" is one of the famous ones. Okushiba Shoten has branches in Hakodate and Tokyo as well. I was undecided on which soup curry restaurant to go to, but after reading a recommendation mentioning that it is within walking distance from Hokkaido Shrine, I decided to go there. Hokkaido Shrine is a shrine that protects Hokkaido. Since I was in Sapporo, I thought it would be nice to pay my respects. Nowadays, Sapporo, the center of Hokkaido, is thriving, but in the past, it must have been so cold and difficult to develop. I reflect on the hardships, earnestness, and passion of the people in the past. Although it is within walking distance from Hokkaido Shrine, it is located in a residential area, and I was worried if it really was there because it seemed like such a residential area. However, soon after opening, couples and families arrived by car one after another. The recommended dish was curry with tempura (@_@), which surprised me because it seemed like they were promoting tempura more than anything else (lol). The tempura did look delicious, but as someone on a quick business trip, I wanted to try various other foods (like ramen and ice cream, lol), so I wanted to keep it light here. So, despite asking for recommendations, I didn't go for the recommended dish and chose something like chicken and vegetable curry. You can customize the base soup, spiciness, type and amount of rice, toppings, etc., to your liking. There are free and paid toppings. Since they seemed to be promoting tempura so much, I went for the tempura with stretchy cheese (Kachokabalo). It was delicious (^ω^) I had less brown rice. The chicken was tender, and there were plenty of vegetables. The soup base is said to be shrimp-based. There were also other options. The long counter made of a single board was stylish. I would like to come back here again together with Hokkaido Shrine. Thank you for the meal (^ω^) On a side note, after visiting here, I was intrigued by the supermarket "Sugihara" that I passed by earlier. I went in, liked it, and ended up buying a lot of souvenirs (lol). They had Hokkaido sake, cheese and dairy products, tofu, natto, and various other delicious looking items from all over the country lined up. It was like a local version of Seijo Ishii. I bought so much that I had to have it sent to my home in a cardboard box. It's so convenient not to have to carry souvenirs (^ω^)

There were several construction sites around the restaurant, which made the area impassable, but when I checked with the staff 5 minutes before arriving, they did not inform me about it. The phone handling was not very professional either. Eventually, when I asked the construction workers, they allowed me to pass through. I was told to park at the back of the restaurant, and not to park inside, so I followed the instructions. Later, they placed red cones, which should have been done from the beginning. The interior had a slightly strange Japanese style, but the counter was quite spacious and relaxing. The menu had a lot of options like main dish, rice quantity and type, soup, spiciness, free toppings, etc., which made ordering quite difficult, but having options is good. I chose Grandpa's spicy pork belly for 1480 yen. The brown rice was dry and not cooked well. The pork belly was delicious, but the soup lacked the shrimp flavor and was also served in a small quantity, which was disappointing. Overall, it was a disappointing experience. There were no grandmas at the restaurant, only an older lady and a gentleman. Well, it's understandable due to the pandemic.

During my trip to Hokkaido, I visited this place for lunch. It was a bit crowded, so I had to wait for about 15 minutes before getting a seat. The menu had so many delicious options, but I ended up choosing the chicken and vegetable curry. It came with brown rice, and I added the free topping of chiyochan's negi miso. The curry was packed with flavor and the chunks of vegetables made it really enjoyable. I was completely satisfied with my lunch.

The restaurant is located in a residential area, a bit hard to find. There are about 5 parking spaces in front of the store, and more elsewhere. I arrived about 15 minutes before opening and there was still plenty of space. After opening, customers are guided in order, and the service is a bit slow as the staff are elderly. I ordered V curry with pork topping, spiciness level 1. I asked for less brown rice and chose the complimentary negi miso. The food was served in about 15 minutes. The portion of vegetables was quite generous. The tempura included huge shungiku (chrysanthemum greens) tempura and chicken tempura marinated in koji (breast meat?). The tempura was amazing, crispy and full of flavor. The miso flavor in the rice was delicious, I could eat it all day. The soup was rich in shrimp flavor, a bit salty for my taste but shrimp lovers would enjoy it. The pork topping was also generous and delicious. The only downside was that the portion was a bit too much. The service was good, and overall it was a satisfying dining experience. Delicious! Satisfaction guaranteed.

I heard that this restaurant is child-friendly so I visited, but they said that only one seat on the second floor is suitable for kids to relax and it was not available today. I had to eat at the counter with a high chair borrowed, as there is only one high chair available. This restaurant offers both tempura and soup curry. The shrimp soup was very delicious.

I made a reservation as soon as the store opened. I was unsure what to order from the menu. In addition to curry, I also ordered tempura. It was delicious as it was freshly fried. The curry was quite voluminous with plenty of ingredients. I wished there was a little more soup. But it was very delicious.

My wife and I came for lunch on Sunday around 2:30 pm. Even at this time, there were still two groups waiting to be called inside the full restaurant. Truly a popular place. Inside the crowded restaurant, a few elderly ladies were bustling around, taking orders, serving dishes, and cleaning up. We placed our order after being seated. I selected the "Grandpa Curry" with pork stew and vegetables, which looked delicious, along with shrimp soup and level 5 spiciness. The food arrived in about 15 minutes. The curry was filled with potatoes, radish, carrots, leeks, and plenty of tender pork stew. The slightly thick soup had a rich shrimp flavor and was very tasty. The pork stew was melt-in-your-mouth tender, not too fatty, and paired perfectly with the curry. I like to finish all the ingredients first and then mix the remaining curry soup with rice, eating it all at once like ochazuke. I thoroughly enjoyed the complex flavors. The elderly lady handled the bill, and sometimes they would strike a flintstone as a charm for good luck as we left the restaurant. Thank you, dear lady. We will definitely come back again.

I had some business in Teine area, so I stopped by Soup Curry Okushiba-ten, also known as Oshibaa-chan, on my way back. After visiting the branches in Shiroishi and Makomanai, I decided to check out this one. The restaurant was quite crowded when I arrived, so I had to wait for a while, but I understood the situation. The seating was at the counter, where you could watch the tempura being prepared, so the wait wasn't too bad. Although their tempura is recommended, I've been into meat dishes lately and also love the vegetables in their soup curry, so I chose the Oba-chan Curry, which is a vegetable curry. I added two types of vegetables as free toppings. I opted for spice level 6 for an additional 50 yen, and it was really delicious. The other photo is of the V Curry, which is quite filling. As always, Soup Curry Okushiba-ten never disappoints.

It's located in a pretty residential area. I visited right after the snow melted. It was 1:00 PM and luckily there was one parking spot available! When I entered, there were empty seats but I had to wait for one group to finish before I could sit down. After a few minutes, they cleaned up and I was able to take a seat. It took 17 minutes for the curry to arrive after ordering. The tempura was a bit soggy, it seems like they skimped on the frying. I ordered the "Okuoku Soup" which is a shrimp soup, and it had the classic deliciousness of Okushiba's curry. My partner ordered the "Norinori Soup" which was an oyster soup, and it was also very tasty! Lately, it seems like there's not enough soup in soup curry. Is it a trend to focus on unique ingredients rather than the soup itself? I'm an old lady who prefers simple ingredients and lots of soup. Haha.

When I lived in Sapporo, I visited the main store but couldn't find it, so I came here instead. An old lady welcomed me. I ordered the most popular dish here, the Spicy Ebi Miso Soup level 3. It was packed with rich shrimp miso flavor. The soup had plenty of vegetables like daikon, cabbage, potatoes, carrots. You can choose 3 types of tempura from 6 options. I chose shrimp, chicken thigh, and egg. They were all large, and honestly, I ate too much. The soup and rice came in a bowl, and they were quite flavorful. Satisfied with the portion and taste. Thank you for the meal. Lastly, the grandma saw me off with a fire stone. It was a warm and satisfying experience until the end.