A famous diner in Otaru, where scenes from the movie "The Detective Is in the Bar 3" starring Yo Oizumi were filmed. At the beginning of the story, Atsuko Maeda is seen enjoying a sea urchin and salmon roe bowl. The restaurant is open from 4 am to 3 pm, and if you visit around 12:30 pm on a weekday, you might find it empty except for one other customer. It is not crowded with tourists as it is located away from Otaru Station. They offer self-service hot tea and water. The menu includes set meals, seafood bowls, grilled fish, and side dishes. They also serve delicious Otaru wine if you prefer alcohol. Note that fried chicken and ramen are only available from 10 am. The sea urchin bowl for ¥2000 is simple yet elegant, with no extra garnishes like perilla leaves or seaweed. The vinegar rice is easy to eat with a deep bowl and a spoon provided. The homemade sea urchin is prepared meticulously to avoid any fishy taste, bursting with pure flavor in every bite. In conclusion, the ¥2000 sea urchin bowl offers great value for money. Compared to the prices at Sankaku Market, it is slightly cheaper, so it's worth a visit to Rinyu Market. Personally, I always buy bottled sea urchin as a souvenir from "Ota Fresh Fish Store" on my way back. Check out my Instagram @moritapan7 for more information and videos.

The Otaru Station has a small market called the Triangle Market which is very popular. It is a 20-minute walk from the station, but the taste is not inferior. The Otaru donburi was delicious. The market and shops are small, so there may be a wait depending on the time of day. However, after seeing the crowds at the Triangle Market, I felt it was a good decision to walk and visit the smaller market.

The next morning, I bought some seafood souvenirs and strolled around the Asaichi morning market. I had breakfast at the market cafeteria and ordered my favorite ikura (salmon roe) bowl for a bargain price of 2200 yen. It was delicious and fresh. It took about 30 minutes to wait, but if you explore the market, it's fine! It's a small morning market. The seafood breakfast was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

We shifted our breakfast time a bit and there was quite a line! While waiting, we could explore the market, which was great! I went with my child and they provided us with comfortable seating, so we could relax and enjoy our meal! I ordered the Otaru Don, and the sea urchin, salmon roe, scallops, and snow crab were all delicious! Especially the buffoon sea urchin and purple sea urchin were amazing!

I went to Otaru during Golden Week and visited the morning market restaurant in the Nishin Goten Market. Since it was Golden Week, there were quite a few tourists there (including myself). It took about 30 minutes to get seated and order a scallop and salmon roe rice bowl. After ordering, the wait for the seafood bowl was quite long. I thought, "Is it really going to take this long?" Since it was a restaurant in the market, I had high expectations for the taste, but unfortunately, it was disappointing.

Sapporo and Otaru stations seem to be tourist markets, so I went to a local market instead. The prices at the market were about 2/3 of what I expected. There were two eateries, but I chose the one with more set meals. After reading Google reviews, I felt like I might have missed out on something delicious at Ichinoya. It was our first day in Hokkaido, so despite having a small child, we ordered three servings: salmon roe bowl, salmon roe and sea urchin bowl, and grilled fish set meal with herring. It was my first time trying herring sashimi. Everything was sweet and tasty, but it wasn't cheap. I had to give up on the sea urchin, which was priced at 5500 yen (for Bafun sea urchin).

On the third day of my Hokkaido trip, despite the forecast for heavy snow, I headed to Wakkanai as planned after having a hearty breakfast at the morning market. Last time, I didn't do much research and came early in the morning, only to find out it closes early, which was disappointing. This time, I came early and left early, so it was fine. I had the daily special set meal. It was not bad, but I had set my expectations high for no reason. The dried flounder was delicious, but the rice was a bit dry and not that great. The taste of rice is crucial for breakfast. Nevertheless, it's still a good restaurant.

I chose this seafood bowl which is less crowded than the popular one in the triangle market. When I went there around lunchtime, there were only 4 groups of customers ahead of me, so I was seated quickly. I ordered the Otaru bowl, which includes sea urchin, crab, scallops, and salmon roe in four colors, for 2400 yen, which is slightly cheaper than the tourist price. Surprisingly, the bowl seemed small, but it was delicious.

During a family trip to Hokkaido, we stayed in Otaru to enjoy fresh seafood. We found a restaurant called "Asaichi Shokudo" where we could have seafood bowls in the morning. There were a couple of other restaurants in the market, but we decided to wait at "Asaichi Shokudo" where many people were lining up. The Otaru bowl I had was filled with plenty of salmon roe, two types of sea urchin, crab, and scallops, allowing me to savor the fresh seafood of Otaru. In particular, the scallops were so fresh that I could really taste the difference.

Second day of the trip. I woke up early and headed to the Nijo Asaichi morning market. I found out that I could take a bus from the bus stop near the hotel to the nearest Temiya station, so even though I woke up early, I accidentally realized I forgot something and had to go back to the hotel, which resulted in missing one bus and losing about 30 minutes. However, I still arrived before 7 am. As a typical tourist, having a seafood breakfast at the morning market was a dream come true for me, so I did some research before leaving and decided to visit the Nijo Asaichi market (I also considered the Sankaku market, but there were many reviews mentioning that it was more expensive due to being a tourist spot). I walked around the market and then went to the market cafeteria for breakfast. There were various options like sea urchin, salmon roe, sashimi, and grilled fish, but I chose the "Otaru Don" because it seemed like a good deal with sea urchin, salmon roe, and scallops. There were two types of sea urchin, and I was happy to see the Ezo Bafun sea urchin. Sea urchin is in season in summer. It had a rich flavor! The salmon roe was popping in my mouth and delicious! The scallops were sweet! I'm actually a bit hesitant about octopus, so for a moment, I hesitated when I saw that it was included, but since it was a seafood bowl, I couldn't leave it, so I took a bite. Oh? It's delicious. I can eat this. I see. Fresh octopus is delicious. It was really delicious. One thing that slightly bothered me was that it was just the right amount for breakfast, but compared to others, it was a bit small. Considering the price, it felt a bit small. However, it was still cheaper compared to others. I had a satisfying experience enjoying the atmosphere of the morning market in the port town.

Dad, who can't sleep in on holidays, hopped on the early morning JR train to Otaru. He arrived at Otaru Station a little after 8 o'clock. Tourist spots start early in the morning, with many shops open from this time, starting with the nearby "Sankaku Market." Dad got on a bus from the station and got off at the last stop, "Temiyamachi," heading to the "Nishin Goten Asaichi" market. The exploration of the Temiyamachi area starts from here. There are about 20 parking spaces at the entrance to the market. The food and drink shops inside the market also open early, starting at 4 am in the summer. By the way, in Otaru city, there are many sandwich shops that open at 4 am and traditional Japanese sweet shops that open at 8 am. It's a city for early risers. Dad visited the "Asaichi Shokudo" (Morning Market Cafeteria)... Locally, the store is known by its old name "Nonnon." There are two entrances inside the market and one outside. The seating capacity is not large, with five counter seats and one four-person table in the middle. Upon entering the restaurant, there were only three empty seats available. The water and tea are self-service, and the order was the "Morning Market Set Meal @1,100 yen." The food was served in about 10 minutes, consisting of "grilled mackerel, sashimi, salad, pickles, white rice, miso soup." The mackerel, grilled to perfection with crispy skin and tender flesh, had just the right amount of saltiness. The sashimi included "sweet shrimp, white fish, octopus," all fresh but average in taste. The only thing that stood out was the "white rice" made from rice harvested in nearby areas such as Niseko, Niiki, and Akai River, as stated in the menu. Personally, I like Ransetsu rice and eat it regularly, so I can say that the taste was spot on, cooked perfectly. Overall, it wasn't bad, but the value for money was a bit lacking. Thank you for the meal.

【01】Rinyu Asaichi, Asaichi Shokudo (Otaru City) ◆Hokkaido 2022GW ◆Take a ferry from Niigata! Hearty fisherman's meal! Curry Detective, Yami-chan here. From April 29th to May 6th, 2022, I visited Hokkaido! Fisherman & Curry Expedition 2022 G.W. Hokkaido (Hakodate, Muroran, Sapporo) Edition YAMI STEP.1 Off to Hokkaido Blog YAMI STEP.2 Boarding the New Japan Sea Ferry at Niigata Port Blog YAMI STEP.3 Rinyu Asaichi, Asaichi Shokudo (Otaru City) Rinyu Asaichi (Otaru City) Otaru is a city where my father (a former squid fisherman) used to play a lot when he was young operating in Hakodate. I also have memories of strolling around the canal area 23 years ago as a tourist, but I've mostly forgotten. Wow. Rinyu Asaichi in the early morning at 5 a.m. It's great that they are open early in the morning. Popular products include salted trout and kajika shrimp. Morning Market Restaurant (inside Rinyu Asaichi) For breakfast, I decided to have it here. A variety of seafood bowls. The sea urchin seems to have gone up in price overall, probably because Russian sea urchin is no longer included. Sea urchin and tuna bowl 2800 yen Detective's table! No, fisherman's table! The fresh red meat of bluefin tuna! Of course, the sea urchin is additive-free. (* No alum used) The origin is unconfirmed. The fact that the sea urchin is fresh and additive-free is evident from the lack of melting and bitterness or odor. Flower bowl 1800 yen A collaboration of salmon, salmon roe, and scallops. Sorry, it's a foodie! One of the features of the Morning Market Restaurant is that the vinegar rice is clearly "vinegar" rice. This may be a point where preferences differ, but personally, I thoroughly enjoyed the delicious bowls with very fresh ingredients! (To be continued in Part 2) Yami "The next curry activity will be at that shop in your town" ***【01】Rinyu Asaichi, Asaichi Shokudo (Otaru City) ◆Hokkaido 2022GW ◆Take a ferry from Niigata! Hearty fisherman's meal! https://ameblo.jp/yamikomon/entry-12741794968.html I Love Fish Curry - Hoist the Big Catch Flag https://www.facebook.com/groups/264706183723886

Uni bowl with a mix of red and white uni for 3,600 yen I came here seeking the uni bowl that I missed out on last year. With this much uni on top and at this price, I couldn't be happier. I'm satisfied to the point where I'm okay not having uni for a while (laughs). I prefer the sushi rice to be a bit more vinegary, but it was still very delicious.

I went to the morning market to have breakfast at the Asaichi Shokudo. The atmosphere there really feels like a "market cafeteria". The morning market set meal (¥1000 including tax) allows you to enjoy both sashimi and grilled fish, and on that day it was Atka mackerel. It might be a bit lacking in quantity for men, but it was just the right amount for me for breakfast. It's a bit off the central area, so I recommend going by car or electric bicycle, especially in winter.

Last night, I stayed in Otaru and was able to stay for free by using points on the Goto and Otaru Waribiki accommodation site, covering only the parking fee. I was a bit unsure about catching the train back home, so I ended up staying (laughs). In the morning, instead of eating at the hotel, I headed to a morning market restaurant. Oh no! The morning market starts at 10 am due to the influence of the coronavirus. What should I do? Ah! I can have breakfast at the Nishin Goten Market. So, I decided to go to the morning market restaurant in Otaru. When it comes to morning markets in Otaru, Nishin Goten Market is the place to go. They start serving from around 4 am, and there are two dining options, but today I chose the "Morning Market Dining" restaurant. I ordered the morning market set meal for 1000 yen. It was ready in about 10 minutes! Let's dig in! The daily grilled fish was hokke, lightly seasoned with decent fat content. The sashimi included squid, scallops, and salmon. The scallops were delicious. It's a bit of a luxurious start to the morning! The generous portion of rice filled me up! It was a delicious meal.

"Located in the Asaichi Market in Otaru, the 'Asaichi Shokudo' is a great spot for breakfast. I visited on a holiday and had the Otaru Donburi (2,200 yen). The menu mainly consists of seafood bowls, but they also offer set meals, sashimi, and ramen. The Otaru Donburi arrived about 10 minutes after ordering. It was a luxurious dish with ikura, scallops, crab, squid, and sea urchin on top of vinegared rice. I first tried the sea urchin, which was delicious even though the season is over. The ikura, crab, scallops, and squid were also incredibly tasty. The portion was a bit small, so I finished it quickly. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!"

I landed on my bike at 4:30 in the morning and headed straight for the morning market. I was looking forward to the breakfast set with grilled fish, which turned out to be slices of hokke. The sashimi included scallops, squid, and salmon, all for a great deal at 1,000 yen. The miso soup had a rich dashi flavor like a sushi restaurant, warming me up on this cold morning. Thanks to this meal, I was able to warm up and continue my journey. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I stayed in Otaru, so I decided to visit the market since I was there. I saw a sign that said "Morning Market Dining Hall" and decided to stop by. I arrived around 6 am and there were a few customers already. I sat down, placed my order, and as I waited, more and more customers came in until the place was full. I had a hard time choosing from the menu, but I ended up ordering the "Morning Set Meal" which included sashimi, grilled fish, side dishes, miso soup, and pickles - such a luxurious meal to have in the morning. The seafood was so fresh, probably because it's a market. They also had a variety of other dishes like appetizers, rice bowls, and noodles. I wish I could come here every day if I lived nearby. I left the place feeling full and satisfied. Thank you for the delicious meal!

It's my first visit in 13 years. I knew they open early in the morning, so I went before 6 am, but there was already a waiting line... There were so many different menu options that I had a hard time deciding. The bowl was a bit small, but it was just right for breakfast. The prices seemed a bit high, but compared to other seafood bowl restaurants, I don't think this place is necessarily more expensive. They were thorough in disinfecting the tables and seats when customers left, so I felt safe eating here.

In July 2020, I usually visit Shakotan to eat sea urchin during the summer, but this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I was hesitant to travel far. However, my love for sea urchin always grows strong in the summer, so after much thought, I decided to go to Otaru this time. As someone with Otaru roots, I wanted to support the town which has been struggling due to the decrease in tourists. Normally, I would take the JR train to Otaru and enjoy some food and drinks, but I still feel uncomfortable using public transportation, so this time I chose to drive there. There are many seafood bowl restaurants in Otaru, but this time I chose "Asaichi Shokudo" located inside the "Sakaimachi Market" in Otaru. I ordered the "Sea Urchin and Tuna Bowl" which costs 2600 yen. I love sea urchin, but I usually prefer a bowl with a variety of ingredients rather than just sea urchin. This time, I chose the Sea Urchin and Tuna Bowl, which is a collaboration of my favorite tuna and sea urchin. When it arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to see that there were two types of sea urchin - the common white sea urchin and the rare red sea urchin, used in equal amounts. This unexpected luxury made me very happy. However, I noticed that the bowl used was small, making it difficult to eat. The seafood was delicious, and the tuna was satisfyingly filling. In addition to the main bowl, the meal also came with miso soup and pickled radish, but I wish there was an additional small side dish to make the meal feel even more luxurious. When I visited in late July on a weekday at 8 am, I was the only customer in the restaurant. The seating arrangement had been adjusted to maintain social distancing, with fewer chairs and tables available. I hope that this pandemic ends soon and Otaru can once again be filled with tourists.

I heard that a morning market cafeteria is open from 4 o'clock for breakfast, so I went there. I was torn between the hokke set meal, morning market set meal, and zangi set meal. I decided to go with the morning market set meal. It came with salmon, squid, two sweet shrimp, and today's grilled fish was hokke! I got what I wanted - hokke! It also came with miso soup, pickles, and a side dish, all for just 1000 yen! It's so cheap for including sashimi. The other rice bowls were priced higher, so I wonder if this one is a good deal. The seafood bowls at other places were often over 2000 yen. However, the disappointing part was the rice. The portion was very small. It would definitely not be enough for a man. It was just right for a woman like me. I ended up needing extra rice. I couldn't believe it. The hokke was so delicious that I finished the rice in just a few bites. Even though there was sashimi and pickles left! What a shame. Was this a joke? Was I treated like a woman because it was 1000 yen? Even though a well-built man was cooking... Well, it doesn't matter. There were two men sitting next to me who also ordered the morning market set meal, and they finished it in seconds. Maybe the rice bowl would have been a better choice. But I still enjoyed a luxurious meal in the morning. I'll definitely come back when my friend from the mainland visits!