I had decided on Ginsharitei Kumadasan as my first stop in Obihiro. I took the city loop bus from Obihiro Station bus terminal platform 10 and got off at Odori 24-chome, just a short walk away. I caught the 10:47 bus and arrived just before the 11:00 opening time. Since it was a Saturday lunch, the place was already full by 11:13. Ginsharitei Kumadasan serves delicious kamameshi rice cooked carefully in individual pots, so when it gets full, it inevitably takes some time. I ordered the seasonal crab kamameshi rice, which was probably one of the last chances to have it, along with a side dish and a thick rolled omelette that seemed like a good portion for one person. After placing my order, I leisurely waited for the kamameshi rice to be cooked. Just before the kamameshi rice was ready, the piping hot thick rolled omelette arrived. It was incredibly delicious with a rich dashi flavor. After waiting for about 30 minutes, the much-anticipated crab kamameshi rice was served. It was topped with plenty of shredded egg, crab meat, three large crab legs, and crab miso. The delicate crab aroma was delightful, and the flavor was just right as I progressed through the meal. Condiments were provided for flavor variation, and the dashi was served in a pot, allowing for ochazuke as well. The miso soup was gently seasoned and comforting. Even though I wanted to try more dishes, I ended up getting full just from the rice, so I couldn't try the chicken karaage this time. I also didn't get a chance to visit Nagoyakatei. I took the 11:53 bus back to Obihiro Station. Despite being about 10 minutes late, it was faster than walking and very convenient. I learned a convenient way to get there, so I will definitely come back again.

It had been a while since my last visit. I searched on Tabelog because other restaurants had already passed their last order time, and I was left with the choice of a convenience store bento for dinner. Luckily, I found this place with a last order just in time. I quickly drove there, weaving through traffic on a green light, and managed to grab dinner. I got a quick rice ball set for 780 yen (excluding tax).

It's delicious, so the rice goes down smoothly. The rice and tasty iwashi mentaiko set meal for 1130 yen (excluding tax) looked delicious. The simmered miso mackerel also looked delicious, and there is Rausu kelp soy sauce available. The broth is flavorful and delicious. I also bought a 400 yen piece. I'm going to try making tamago kake gohan. #Ginshari Tei Kumada #Obihiro City

Before my return flight, I was thinking about where to have lunch. I found a place on social media where they serve salmon roe bowls, but unfortunately, they weren't available yet as it was only from late September for a month. When I arrived before the 11:00 am opening time, there were already over 10 people waiting in line. I managed to get a seat inside, but it took over 30 minutes for the food to arrive. I had to rush to the airport as I ended up staying for over an hour. I chose the "Striped Hokke Goyen" for 1,330 yen from the menu. As always, the Hokke fish in Hokkaido is incredibly large and thick, on a different level. The rice cooked in a pot was delicious, but the hard parts at the bottom were a bit bothersome. Personally, I would prefer it if they cooked it all at once in a large pot and served it fresh. The Hokke was delicious, so I was satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

Ginshari-tei Kumada 2023.07.01 Today, I visited my favorite kamameshi restaurant, Ginshari-tei Kumada, to enjoy their summer menu. The restaurant is located in Obihiro City, along National Route 236. The exterior is a one-story building with a brown wall, and the interior is clean, spacious, and comfortable. I ordered the eel kamameshi for 1,738 yen and the hokke fry for 693 yen. The kamameshi, which took about 20 minutes to prepare, came with eel, miso soup, condiments, and broth. The eel was cut into easy-to-eat pieces, and the freshly cooked silver rice with eel sauce was delicious. The dashi tea-soaked rice at the end was also very tasty. The hokke was thick and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and very delicious. The service was great as always, and the food at Ginshari-tei Kumada never disappoints. I will definitely come back to try their seasonal kamameshi dishes again. Ginshari-tei Kumada - Business Hours: 11:00-15:00 (LO 14:30), 17:00-22:00 (LO 21:30) - Closed on Sundays for lunch (temporarily), open every day except for New Year's holidays.

Today, I tried a limited-time offer of a large shrimp fry set meal. It was my first time coming here and I usually hear about mackerel or salmon, but this time I decided to go with the large shrimp fry. Hmm, maybe next time I'll try the fish instead! I wonder if the shrimp catch was poor this year?笑

I usually visited this restaurant for dinner, but this was my first time during lunchtime. However, the menu did not change for lunchtime and it seems that there are still many customers. It is convenient to wait in the car and once you receive a notification on your phone, you can immediately be seated. This time, I had the miso-marinated mackerel set meal. The thick mackerel and rich miso sauce go well with the white rice. The side dishes also complement the main dish. The price is a bit on the higher side for lunchtime, but considering the quality, it's understandable. Thank you for the meal!

I want to eat delicious rice! I visited this shop for that reason. It takes time to cook the rice in a pot after ordering, but the rice is really delicious! This time, I ordered the plum and dried young sardine rice cooked in a pot. It is a spring limited menu. The rice used is "Nanatsuboshi" from Higashikagura. The meal is simple, consisting of pot-cooked rice with dashi, miso soup, and ochazuke to finish, with only dashi and condiments. First, I eat the pot-cooked rice as it is. The rice cooked in kombu and bonito dashi has a simple and elegant taste. Then, I drizzle a little soy sauce made from salmon flakes and kombu dashi. This soy sauce is quite light, so you can enjoy it even if you drizzle a lot. Finally, I finish with ochazuke. I add green onions, pickled radish, nori, and wasabi, and pour dashi over it. It says if you feel unsatisfied, try eating it with soy sauce. So, I drizzle a little soy sauce and it becomes really delicious! I still want more rice. I want to have seconds, but I resist. I stop at 80% full, because if I eat more, I will gain weight. But it's that delicious. I recommend this shop when you come to Obihiro.

Ginshari-Tei Kumada 2023.03.07 What I can do now is to support restaurants by being very careful and at least dining out. Let's all do our best together! Today, as the seasonal kamameshi will end this month, I came to my favorite kamameshi restaurant to enjoy the winter menu this year at "Ginshari-Tei Kumada." Takeout is available. Location is in Obihiro City, along Route 236, on the main street. The exterior is a one-story building with brown walls. The interior is clean, spacious, and comfortable, with partitions making it easy for solo diners to enter. It's usually crowded with more than 10 people waiting when it opens, so going about 10 minutes before the opening time will reduce the waiting time. It's always full about 10 minutes after opening. I ordered the seasonal kamameshi: Crab Kamameshi for 1,628 yen (tax included) and Ikura Onigiri for 286 yen (tax included). The seasonal kamameshi includes: crab kamameshi, miso soup, condiments, and dashi. It's full of crab meat, crab miso, and shredded omelette, with a rich crab flavor and deliciously cooked rice. The dashi, made only with kombu and bonito, is not too salty, and it's also very delicious when made into ochazuke. The onigiri is softly packed with plenty of ikura on top, making it very tasty. The friendly staff even brought a water pot when they saw me going back multiple times to refill my water. I will definitely come back again to enjoy the seasonal kamameshi. Thank you for the meal. Ginshari-Tei Kumada Opening hours: 11:00-15:00 (last order 14:15) Sunday lunch break until further notice from February 17:00-22:00 (last order 21:15) Closed: No regular holidays (only during the year-end and New Year holidays)

Ginshari-Tei Kumada 2022.09.25 Today, I visited my favorite rice bowl restaurant to try their autumn menu that started on the 1st of this month. I came with the feeling of "Let's go all out" while being careful. The place is called "Ginshari-Tei Kumada" in Obihiro City. They offer takeout as well. The restaurant is located along National Route 236, on the main street. It has a brown exterior and is a one-story building. The interior is clean, spacious, and comfortable. When I arrived, it was full, so I had to wait for a table until 12 o'clock. I ordered the salmon ikura festival set, which includes ikura rice bowl for 1,848 yen, salmon ikura rice bowl for 1,738 yen, and grilled salmon belly for 693 yen. Although the ikura was slightly small this year, the flavor of Kumada's dashi is excellent, giving a nice texture and taste. The rice bowl was delicious and piping hot, freshly cooked. I plan to come back again to try their crab rice bowl in the future. Thank you for the meal. Ginshari-Tei Kumada - Business Hours: 11:00-15:00 (Last Order 14:30), 17:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:30) - Closed: None (except for New Year's holidays)

When you want to eat hokke fish, this place is a reliable choice! The kamameshi is also piping hot, and it goes perfectly with the beloved hokke fish. It's such a luxury to be able to enjoy a meal like this with so much fish in it during lunchtime! This is the perfect place for a little luxury with family, loved ones, or friends during the day. The highly recommended dish is definitely the Hokke Gozen (tax included 1408 yen).

Ginshari-tei Kumada 2022.07.02 Today, I visited my favorite Kamameshi restaurant, Ginshari-tei Kumada, to try their summer menu that started on the 1st of this month. I believe that by supporting local restaurants, we can all come together and enjoy delicious food. Takeout is also available. Location: Obihiro City, along National Route 236. Exterior: One-story building with a brown wall. Interior: Clean, spacious, and comfortable. I arrived at 11:00 and ordered the following: - Eel Kamameshi (1,628 yen including tax) - Chicken Karaage (605 yen including tax) The chicken karaage was freshly fried and juicy, with a generous piece of chicken thigh. It was hot, and I accidentally burned my mouth a bit, but the ginger soy sauce flavor was delicious. The eel kamameshi arrived in about 20 minutes and came with miso soup, condiments, and dashi broth. The eel was tender and flavorful, and the dashi tea with kombu and bonito was a perfect way to finish the meal. I look forward to coming back for dishes like crab rice and seasonal kamameshi in the future. Thank you for the wonderful meal. Ginshari-tei Kumada - Business Hours: 11:00-15:00 (Last Order 14:30) 17:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:30) - Closed: No regular holidays (only during New Year's)

When I traveled to Obihiro, I used this restaurant. It was around 6 o'clock in the evening, but even at this time, there were quite a few cars parked. It's a popular place. When I entered and looked at the menu, I was torn... everything looked delicious! After some hesitation, I decided on the Grilled Salmon Belly Set and the Shishamo Mentaiko Set. The Grilled Salmon Belly Set was a bit salty, but it was just right when eaten with the generous amount of grated daikon radish. With four side dishes and a good amount of rice, I was very satisfied! The Shishamo Mentaiko Set was also delicious and went well with the rice. I liked it so much that I ended up going back the next day, and this time we ordered the Striped Hokke Set for two... It was absolutely delicious with kombu soy sauce and grated daikon radish (*^-^*) The restaurant is clean, the staff are polite, and I would definitely like to visit again when I come to Obihiro. Thank you for the wonderful meal! It was really delicious (*^-^*)

I happened to visit a restaurant for the first time during my long-awaited homecoming. Located on the main street, "Ginshari Tei Kumada" exuded a delicious atmosphere that drew me in. The restaurant offers freshly cooked silver rice paired with grilled fish. There was no long wait for the freshly cooked rice. I tried the Shimahokke, which is a generous portion that would be expensive in Tokyo, and it was rich and delicious. The rice was also tasty. I found myself already thinking about what to order next time. This is definitely a restaurant I want to visit again. Next time I visit my hometown of Obihiro, I will have to make sure to visit this restaurant and other places instead of just eating curry all the time. #ObihiroGourmet #ObihiroLunch #Tokachi #TokachiGourmet #FoodiesUnite #DeliciousRestaurants #SetMeal #SetMealRestaurant #SetMealLunch #RiceRestaurant #Shimahokke #GrilledFish #GrilledFishSetMeal #FishDishes #FreshlyCooked #Rice #Lunch #LunchCrawl #RecommendedGourmet

Great atmosphere and excellent service. However, it might not be suitable for those looking for a hearty meal as it feels too upscale. I was expecting a high-quality taste for the mackerel miso stew given the price, but it was a bit disappointing, not as good as I imagined. Also, I wish they would offer water refills more consistently. I don't think I will visit again. Thank you for the meal!

I had plans to visit other shops, so I ordered a small rice and a few side dishes to make it like a light set meal. The tamagoyaki was large and quite satisfying to eat. The sujiko was not bad, but the eggs were smaller than what I usually see. Next time, I would like to try a proper set meal menu using kettle-cooked rice.

Ginshari-tei Kumada 2022.03.27 Today, I went to "Ginshari-tei Kumada," a restaurant in Obihiro City, to support local eateries during these challenging times. Due to the recent restrictions on Russian imports, I was worried about missing out on seafood products, so I called ahead and was reassured that they were still available in the morning. I arrived just before 11:10 am and managed to order their famous Crab Kamameshi and Tarako Rice Ball for takeout. The restaurant was clean and spacious, with a cozy atmosphere. The Crab Kamameshi was packed with crab meat, crab miso, and shredded egg, creating a rich and delicious flavor. The accompanying miso soup and condiments complemented the dish perfectly. Overall, it was a satisfying meal, and I wonder what will happen to crab and sea urchin dishes in the future. I highly recommend visiting Ginshari-tei Kumada for a delightful dining experience. Ginshari-tei Kumada - Takeout available - Location: Obihiro City, along National Route 236 - Opening hours: 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00 - Closed: None (except for New Year's holidays)

Lunch on the second day of the Tokachi trip. I was the only one who ate too much breakfast at the hotel. Pork bowl for lunch? (Hanatokachi-san) I can't handle it because my stomach is full. Yakiniku (Kagura-san) is also tempting, but it's meat so no-go. Rancho El Paso also has meat, right? So, let's go to Kamameshi-ya for lunch. There's also a rice ball lunch available! Since I came all the way to Tokachi, I wanted to eat meat, but oh well. We went to Obihiro Airport in the morning and bought souvenirs. We looked at Gluck Kingdom, which is not open now, from a distance. We bought souvenirs at Sarabetsu Michi no Eki. The items they were selling were unique and interesting. We bought our usual chicken at Nakasatsunai Michi no Eki. And so, it was time for lunch. As requested at the beginning, to eat something other than meat, we visited Gin Shari Tei Kumada-san. The location is easy to find, facing a major road. We used the navigation system, but if you have a general idea of the location, you can go to the restaurant without it. The parking lot is quite spacious with over 20 spaces. The interior of the restaurant is also spacious, with plenty of staff. The seats are table seats, not private rooms, but they have a half-and-half private room-like atmosphere. There are no partitions between the neighboring seats, but you can't see anything else, creating a nice atmosphere. Before going to Obihiro, I had already looked through the menu, but when it came time to order, I was undecided. Meat or fish. The parent company has been dealing with seafood for a long time (since 1912) in Asahikawa, so I wanted to eat meat, but I chose fish. I ordered the Autumn Salmon Set for 990 yen (tax included) - cheap!? Is it okay? I was in the mood for a rice bowl with raw egg, so I ordered a raw egg option for 99 yen. Altogether, it was about 1,100 yen. My companions each ordered different items. It takes a while for the food to be ready, but that's okay. My companions were not hungry when we entered the restaurant, so this waiting time was actually welcome. Since we had time, we looked through the menu and found that we could also take out rice balls, so we bought 4 for souvenirs. They were around 200 yen each, not that expensive. I didn't eat the rice balls myself, but they were said to be delicious. The Autumn Salmon Set - 990 yen + raw egg - 99 yen, comes with egg over rice, two side dishes, pickles, and miso soup. A good combination. And with the optional raw egg and the main dish being substantial, the autumn salmon was huge. There was plenty of grated daikon radish, which was nice. I was surprised by the quality even before eating. The Autumn Salmon - thick and perfectly cooked. It was plump and fragrant, maybe marinated in sake lees. When you put the salmon on the grated daikon radish and drizzle it with soy sauce (which was also salmon-flavored soy sauce, I think they are particular about it), it was delicious! The Side Dishes - both the vegetables and the dried radish were well seasoned. They didn't taste like they were just there for show. The Egg Omelette - a small portion of egg omelette was included. Not bad. The Pickles - a good amount of pickles, with a satisfying crunch. The seasoning was just right, not too salty. The Miso Soup - also well seasoned. Not too strong or too weak. Just the right amount of flavor. Delicious miso soup. The Rice - it says it's equivalent to two bowls of rice, but it's not that much. With plenty of side dishes, eating them makes you feel just right. And this silver rice... The cooking was excellent! The rice itself was delicious, of course. I had the second bowl with egg over rice, and it was delicious. The salmon-flavored soy sauce on the table went perfectly with it. It was delicious. Writing this review, I feel like eating it again. I also tried my companion's striped Hokke, which was delicious. It was quite filling, and my companion, who was full from breakfast, gave me about half of the striped Hokke, but delicious striped Hokke can be eaten endlessly, right? It went perfectly with the grated daikon radish. Everyone was satisfied. The rice balls we bought for souvenirs were also well received. And they have a wide variety of a la carte items, including the raw egg we had this time, as well as natto, pickled plums, fish, and...

Manbou is another restaurant? I finally arrived. I was torn between the mackerel miso and the striped saury... but I chose the silver cod!! 😂 Accompanied by tamagoyaki and fried chicken (breast), served with a shiny kettle-cooked silver rice ball. It's been a while since I've had it. It goes well with the side dishes. Oh, I forgot that I've been cutting down on meals recently (lol).

Freshly cooked delicious silver vinegared rice is available ♡ The side dishes are all fish and meat that go well with rice (˃˂) There are also plenty of side dishes, making it a recommended choice when you want to eat to your heart's content!! ✄----------------------------‐✄︎︎︎︎ ☑︎︎︎︎︎Striped Hokke Rice Set/1296 yen ☑︎Salmon Rice Set/990 yen ✄----------------------------‐✄ Second stop on the Obihiro tour!! We left at 8 o'clock and arrived in Obihiro a little after 12 o'clock (˃˂) We didn't have breakfast, so we were very hungry!! My companion preferred rice over bread, so we decided to come here instead of the cafe we planned to visit, which was closed. The parking lot is spacious and easy to park in! The store has a chain store-like appearance, but this is the only store here, so I wonder if they took over the place from another business? The interior is also divided into semi-private rooms, so it feels safe. It's already past lunchtime, but there were quite a few customers! Established in Asahikawa, Hokkaido in 1912, Kumada (formerly Kumata Shoten) operates as a processed food manufacturing and wholesale company. They use bonito flakes and kelp processed at their own factory for the broth! There are many menu options, and each meal comes with a small side dish, making it quite substantial ⸜(⌓̈)⸝ They also offer set meals without side dishes for only 550 yen, which is surprisingly cheap (laughs). There are fish and meat dishes, all of which go well with rice ♡ I thought it might take a while because they cook the food after you order, but it only took 10 to 15 minutes! When you lift the lid, there's a nice smell of freshly cooked rice ♡ The rice is standing and shiny (◍´꒳`◍) I like my rice on the firm side ♡ My companion said it's not that different from the rice cooked at home in a rice cooker, but I'm taste-deaf, so I thought the rice was delicious! The hokke fish was also fatty and went well with the rice! There was enough rice for about 2 servings, so I thought I might not be able to finish it, but the side dishes were so excellent that I ate it all in one go (laughs) There were plenty of small side dishes, and the feeling of fullness was amazing (*˘ᵕ˘*) There was a notice of a dashi pot on the table, so I thought they might provide it as a service, but it turned out to be an extra charge! I wanted to enjoy it as it is rather than make ochazuke, so I declined (´;ㅿ;｀) The checkout was also one of those modern automatic ones, and it felt too much like a chain store (laughs) There was no discrepancy in the payment, and it was revolutionary! Thank you for the meal ♡

This year, it seems that salmon fishing is not going well. However, saury seems to be making a comeback. Since last month, there has been a red tide on the Pacific side, causing significant damage to salmon, trout, and sea urchins. While sea urchin and salmon roe are not something I eat regularly, I hope the price of salmon doesn't go up. Frozen salmon roe is common, and conveyor belt sushi restaurants often use chum salmon, so it can be enjoyed year-round regardless of the season. But I still wanted to eat it during the peak season, so I headed to a local restaurant. The salmon roe bowl (including tax) was only 1848 yen, which is cheap. In tourist areas, it can cost between 2000 and 2500 yen. Since it is a local product, the salmon roe is soft and delicious. They seem to marinate it with salmon flake kombu soy sauce, which gives it a refreshing and tasty flavor. The restaurant also served delicious rice, miso soup, and pickles. I was very satisfied with the meal. Please note that the salmon roe is only available for about a month as a seasonal limited edition.