On August 22, 2023 (Tuesday), I had lunch at Kikusu, a market meal restaurant located in Sapporo, Hokkaido. I had the set meal with grilled Atka mackerel marinated in miso. Even though Tuesdays are supposed to be their regular holiday, the curtain was up, so I went in without hesitation. It seems that this week, the landlady has some errands to run, so they will be closed on Wednesday. The restaurant is located at 1-1 Kita 11-jo Nishi 22-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. You can contact them at 011-622-2533. Their business hours are from 7:00 to 14:00 from Monday to Saturday, and from 7:00 to 11:00 on Sundays and holidays. They have a parking lot available. The food was delicious, and I enjoyed the atmosphere around the restaurant. I recommend it to those who love ramen and soba. You can find more information on their Instagram page and blog.

When I visited in August 2023, I had 3.49 bottles of Sapporo Classic beer in medium bottles (600 ml x 2) and Matsue pickles (350 yen), the daily set meal (700 yen), and salted mackerel with salmon roe (800 yen) for a total of 3,050 yen. Due to my lack of knowledge, I couldn't find a comfortable spot at the racetrack, so I left after only two races. I decided to head to the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market off-site. It was about a 10-minute walk from the racetrack, and even though it was still before noon, the market was quiet with few tourists around. I couldn't find anything for everyday use among all the crab being sold at the stalls. However, I remembered a bookmarked store and decided to check it out. Despite having already eaten curry for breakfast, I was still feeling light and decided to give it a try. I found the store at 11:55, although it was a bit hidden. I preferred its understated exterior over the flashy market stalls. Inside, there was the landlady and a part-time lady with two other customers. It seems the peak time is in the morning. I should really try to visit in the morning next time. I asked if they had beer, and they brought out Sapporo Classic in medium bottles. The price wasn't listed, but I estimated it to be around 600 yen based on the total bill. I enjoyed it with the Matsue pickles, which had a nice texture with dried radish and salmon roe. The neighboring customer ordered silver whiting and a tamagoyaki, which looked delicious. I was tempted, but I ultimately decided on the daily set meal with salted mackerel and added some salmon roe on the side. The salted mackerel was a bit salty, and the size was smaller than expected for 700 yen, but it was still decent. The stir-fried komatsuna and chikuwa with takuan were comforting, and the miso soup with shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and konjac was delicious. Lastly, I indulged in a self-serve salmon roe bowl with a side of Matsue pickles. It was incredibly luxurious for 800 yen. I had two beers, added some salmon roe, and the total came to 3,050 yen, which felt surprisingly cheap. The only downside was the handling of the grilled fish, but I guess it's understandable for a small shop. Before leaving, I asked the landlady about the place where they sell whole fish outside the market, and she kindly pointed me in the right direction. It was a cozy, homely restaurant.

2nd day of stay in Sapporo. Today, I woke up early to go on a train enthusiast trip. I came to this restaurant not far from my accommodation. While the fresh seafood caught my eye, I decided to try the Pacific herring set meal (1000 yen), which is not commonly found in mainland Japan. The set included a large herring fillet, rice, miso soup, potato salad, simmered dish, and pickles. I like herring, so I was very curious about how the fillet would taste. The result was very good. I would not recommend it to those who dislike the smell of herring fillets. It has a unique flavor, and it tastes great when a little soy sauce is drizzled on top. I would not recommend it to those who are concerned about bones. For those who like herring, I highly recommend trying this set meal.

On July 24, 2023 (Monday), for lunch, I had a salted mackerel set meal. Today, I went to this place (^_^) I really like grilled fish set meals after all. - Location: 1-1, Nishi 22-chome, Kita 11-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido - Phone: 011-622-2533 - Business Hours: [Mon-Sat] 7:00-14:00, [Sun/Holidays] 7:00-11:00 - Closed on Tuesdays - Parking available #Kikusui #MarketMeal #OffMarket #Kuwazon #Nijuyonken #Hokkaido #AroundNishi20cho #PrettyGood #DeliciousStuff #JinMiura #NisekoOnsenClub #LoveHotSprings #EverydayIsRamen #LoveSoba #Soba #RamenLover #SaltRamen #SoySauceRamen #MisoRamen

If you want to eat a fish set meal at a low price, this is the place to go! It's located in a market, so you don't have to worry too much about parking! On this day, they had salted mackerel! I went with my mom and one more person, so it took a little time, but the salted mackerel was delicious! The side dishes were also good! We finished it in no time! I don't usually think about grilling fish myself, so for just 700 yen, you can have a fish set meal with side dishes, it's really great value for money!

On July 12, 2023 (Wednesday), #Lunch#Hokke Miso Pickles#Set Meal It's been a while since I had a set meal. The lunchtime rush is as busy as ever, with customers coming in one after another. The market outside is also bustling again. -------------------------------- ◆Location 1-1, North 11 West 22, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido ◆Phone 011-622-2533 ◆Business Hours [Mon-Sat] 7:00-14:00 [Sun/Holidays] 7:00-11:00 ◆Closed on Tuesdays ◆Parking Available -------------------------------- #Chijyu #Odori Park #Hokkaido #Around Nishi 20 Chome, Sapporo #Looks pretty good #Delicious stuff #Jin Miura #Niseko Onsen Club #Love hot springs #Ramen every day #Love soba #Soba #Ramen #Love Ramen #Salt Ramen #Soy Sauce Ramen #Miso Ramen https://instagram.com/jin_miura?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://ameblo.jp/depot-n43/

Sea urchin bowl for 3,500 yen. The atmosphere is calm and the chef is very polite. While other restaurants offer bowls with a strong impact, this place serves simple and delicious dishes. Note that the portion size may not be enough for big eaters.

The other day, I visited Kikusui, a sushi restaurant just 20 steps away, but this time I visited Kikusui, a teishoku (set meal) restaurant. Luckily, there was parking available (✌️). I ordered the 1,000 yen hokke (Okhotsk atka mackerel) teishoku. It was delicious with fresh and fatty fish, probably because it's close to the market. There were also several side dishes in small bowls, making it a very satisfying lunch. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was comforting and typical of a teishoku restaurant.

I want to eat grilled fish. I decided to challenge the market meal. I chose this place because a reviewer said it was delicious. The interior of the restaurant has a nice aged feel. Oh, there's a Fighters uniform displayed. The menu is lined up near the counter. There are many seafood bowl options. The daily special is written on a board. I'm the only one who isn't a salaryman. My expectations are rising. I splurged on the Grilled Cod Set for 1,300 yen because I love it. The food came surprisingly quickly. The grilled cod is crispy and flavorful. I can't stop eating the rice. The side dishes have a nostalgic taste. This place might be good.

On April 6, 2023 (Thursday), for lunch I had the Cherry Salmon Salt Grilled Set Meal. It was delicious dining with the chef and two staff members today. The cherry salmon was really tasty! -------------------------------- ◆Location 1-1, Kita 11-jo Nishi 22-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido ◆Phone 011-622-2533 ◆Business Hours [Mon-Sat] 7:00-14:00 [Sun/Holidays] 7:00-11:00 ◆Closed Tuesdays ◆Parking Available -------------------------------- #Kikusui #MarketFood #OffMarket #Hokkaido #Sapporo #AroundWest20-chomeSapporo #DeliciousStuff #JinMiura #NisekoOnsenClub #LoveHotSprings #EverydayIsRamenDay #LoveSoba #Soba #RamenLover #SaltRamen #SoySauceRamen #MisoRamen

On March 29, 2023 (Wednesday), #Lunch#Saba Miso#Set Meal I was able to just make it to Kikusui for the first time in a while. Today, the market was closed, so there was a shortage of various ingredients and they closed early. -------------------------------- ◆Location 1-1 Kita 11-jo Nishi 22-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido ◆Phone 011-622-2533 ◆Business Hours [Mon-Sat] 7:00-14:00 [Sun/Holidays] 7:00-11:00 ◆Regular Holiday Tuesday ◆Parking Available -------------------------------- #Kikusui#Market Food#Nijuyonken#Kuwan#Hokkaido#Sapporo#Around Nishi 20-chome in Sapporo#Pretty Good#Delicious#Miura Jin#Niseko Onsen Club#Love Hot Springs#Everyday is Ramen Day#Love Soba#Soba#Ramen Lover#Salt Ramen#Soy Sauce Ramen#Miso Ramen https://ameblo.jp/depot-n43/

Salmon set meal for 850 yen in March 2023 at Sapporo Nijo Market, a tourist spot right in the middle of the market. A place frequented by locals. The restaurant is relatively small with a simple, old-fashioned dining atmosphere. They also offer seafood bowls, but most locals and tourists order the fish set meal. On this day, there were 7 types of fish available, starting from the daily special at 700 yen, which is quite affordable. I love the "salmon set meal" here. It was served quickly and looked great, just like the breakfast at a hot spring inn. The grilled salmon had a nice fatty texture and was cooked perfectly, with a sweet and lightly salty flavor that didn't need soy sauce. The side dishes included simmered potatoes and boiled komatsuna greens. The flavors were well absorbed, and the miso soup with three-leaf herbs added a nice touch. The rice was also delicious. It reminded me of the traditional Japanese home-cooked meals that are becoming rare. I was very satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

On March 1, 2023 (Wednesday), for lunch, I had a salted mackerel set meal at Kikusui. It had been a while since I visited the market outside, and there were many sightseeing buses with tourists. Kikusui was also almost full of what seemed to be tourist customers. - Restaurant Name: Kikusui - Location: 1-1, Kita 11 Jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido - Phone: 011-622-2533 - Business Hours: [Mon-Sat] 7:00-14:00, [Sun/Holidays] 7:00-11:00 - Closed on Tuesdays - Parking available #Kikusui #MarketFood #SetMeal #OutdoorMarket #Hokkaido #Sapporo #AroundWest20ChomeSapporo #QuiteGood #DeliciousStuff #MiuraHitoshi #NisekoOnsenClub #LoveHotSprings #EverydayIsRamenDay #LoveSoba #Soba #RamenLover #SaltRamen #SoySauceRamen #MisoRamen

On February 1, 2023 (Wednesday), I had lunch at Kikusui. I ordered the hokke miso-zuke set meal, and I was happy because it came with one extra side dish. The restaurant is located at 1-1 Kita 11-jo Nishi 22-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. You can contact them at 011-622-2533. Their business hours are from 7:00 to 14:00 on weekdays and from 7:00 to 11:00 on Sundays and holidays. They are closed on Tuesdays and have a parking lot available. #Kikusui #marketmeal #SapporoNijoichiba #Nijuyonken #Kuoen #Hokkaido #Sapporo #SapporoWest20cho #DeliciousFood #MiuraHitoshi #NisekoOnsenClub #LoveHotSprings #EverydayIsRamenDay #LoveSoba #Soba #RamenLover #SaltRamen #SoySauceRamen #MisoRamen #Chukasoba #Tanmen #hokkaido_lovers #HaraErika #HaraErikaSupportPageGroup #GO_ERIKA #ErikaNoE #ErikaIsTheOnlyWinner https://ameblo.jp/depot-n43/

January 25, 2023 (Wednesday) #Lunch It's been a while since I had the salmon set meal at Kikusui. Mrs. Kikusui, the female owner, I look forward to another great year in 2023! (^^) ------------------------------- ◆Location 1-1 Kita 11-jo Nishi 22-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido ◆Phone 011-622-2533 ◆Business Hours [Mon-Sat] 7:00-14:00 [Sun/Holidays] 7:00-11:00 ◆Closed Tuesday ◆Parking Available ------------------------------- #Kikusui #MarketFood #SetMeal #SapporoOutdoorMarket #Nijuyonken #Soyo #Hokkaido #Sapporo #NearWest20chomeSapporo #DeliciousStuff #MiuraJin #NisekoOnsenClub #LoveHotSprings #EverydayIsRamenDay #LoveSoba #Soba #RamenLover #ShioRamen #ShoyuRamen #MisoRamen #ChukaSoba #Tanmen #hokkaido_lovers #HaraErikaSupportPageGroup #GO_ERIKA #ErikaNoE

I haven't had grilled fish in a while, so I had breakfast at the nearby market. It's about a 5-minute drive to the Chuo Market. Tourists tend to be drawn to the flashy shops, but I went to Kikusui. I also often go to Niko across the street. Niko is a bit more upscale, so when customers come, they tend to go there. I ordered the daily special of grilled Atka mackerel with miso marinade for 700 yen and added mackerel. There are a lot of local regulars here. I'm happy with the wide variety of dishes. The fish is grilled just right and delicious. Eating good food in the morning really gives me energy. There is also a sushi restaurant nearby that opens early, so I might post about that too. #ChuoMarket #GrilledFishSetMeal #MarketBreakfast #SapporoGourmet

I visited on a holiday morning. The place is a corner of the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market off-market, Block A of Kitamachi. There is a parking lot available. I walked there. I got off at Sapporo City Subway Nijuyonken Station Exit 5, went left, crossed a big intersection, turned left at the first T-junction (JA Sapporo), turned right at the first T-junction, and went straight ahead. The curtain was already up a little after 7 o'clock. I sat at the counter. It seemed like the chef was working alone. I made eye contact and placed my order. I ordered the grilled herring set meal for 900 yen. There were about 5 groups of customers right after opening (it cleared up after one rotation). It took about 17 minutes until the meal was served. When I asked, the chef said "yes" as our eyes met. There could have been a better way to respond... The set meal that was served was impressive. The large plate on the bamboo was actually for small side dishes for the set meal. Let's start with the miso soup. It had a refreshing, clean broth without any off-flavors. The ingredients were seaweed and watercress. The rice was lightly seasoned but deliciously fluffy. The bowl was heaping with about 230g. The side dish was a generous serving of u-no-hana and simmered komatsuna. It was lightly seasoned and tasty. Now, the large grilled herring. It was moist and perfectly salted. The fat was excellent despite the light seasoning. I even enjoyed eating the backbone. I was very satisfied. There is a menu at the storefront, but the available set meals are listed on a whiteboard at the left end of the counter inside. The daily special set meal (today was grilled mackerel and hokke fish miso stew) is 700 yen. I would love to come here every day! The chef seemed a bit curt at first. Perhaps he was busy with the morning rush. We exchanged greetings when paying. It's a great restaurant loved by locals. Thank you for the meal.

On November 17, 2022 (Thursday) #Lunch #Salmon set meal It's been a while since I had a salmon set meal, and it's really crowded today. The chef of Sushidokoro Kikusui is also here. ------------------------------- ◆Location 1-1 Kita 11 Jo Nishi 22 Chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido ◆Phone 011-622-2533 ◆Business Hours [Mon-Sat] 7:00-14:00 [Sun/Holidays] 7:00-11:00 ◆Closed Tuesday ◆Parking available ------------------------------- #Kikusui #Market meal #Hokkaido #Sapporo #Around Nishi 20 Chome in Sapporo #Delicious food #Miura Jin #Niseko Onsen Club #Love hot springs #Japan Association for the Preservation of Secret Hot Springs #Everyday is ramen day #Love soba noodles #Soba noodles #Love ramen #Salt ramen #Soy sauce ramen #Miso ramen #Chuka soba #Tantanmen #Odori Shokudo #Miura BBQ #Dad's Yakitori #Food truck #Hokkaido lovers

On October 15, 2022 (Saturday), for lunch I had the Atka mackerel miso-marinated set meal at Kikusui, a market-style restaurant. Today, I arrived at work in the morning and it felt like the world was turning upside down, but I managed to stop it with my hand and they ended up giving me a grilled fish service (lol). It seems like even the tourists are coming back to the outdoor market. The location of the restaurant is at 1-1 Kita 11-jo Nishi 22-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. They can be contacted at 011-622-2533 and are open from 7:00 to 14:00 on weekdays and from 7:00 to 11:00 on Sundays and holidays. They are closed on Tuesdays and have parking available. It's a pretty nice place around Nishi 20-chome in Sapporo. Delicious food! #Kikusui #market-style dining #outdoor market #Kuwanon #Sapporo #Sapporo's Nishi 20-chome neighborhood quite good #delicious food #Jin Miura #Niseko Onsen Club #love hot springs #Japan Association for Protecting Secret Hot Springs #everyday ramen #love soba noodles #soba noodles #ramen lover #salt ramen #soy sauce ramen #miso ramen #chuka soba #tantanmen #Odori Shokudo #Miura BBQ #dad's yakitori #food truck #hokkaido_lovers. Link to blog: https://ameblo.jp/depot-n43/

On September 23, 2022, I visited a diner at an off-market location that was one of the 24 eateries available. Unfortunately, I had some bad luck that day. My main goal was to buy some salmon roe, so I took advantage of the free shuttle bus to the market. After wandering around and shopping, I headed to the morning market to find the shop closed. I arrived after 11 am, not realizing they closed at that time. My lack of research was evident, so I'll have to try again for the salmon roe. Feeling hungry, I decided to find a place to eat and ended up at "Kikusui" which turned out to be a different restaurant than I intended. Despite the mix-up, I ordered a tuna bowl for 1000 yen, which was generously topped with tuna. The rice was delicious, and I would love to try their grilled fish set meal next time. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.