The station bento from Kushiro is now available at the Harukas Wing B1. The main dish is hokkamuri sushi wrapped in thinly sliced daikon with sardines. The daikon is thinly sliced, salted, and soaked in cold water to condense the aroma. It seems like quite a process! I was originally thinking of just getting the sardines, but I noticed a mixed plate that included herring, so I went for that. Starting from the top left and going clockwise, there was herring, mackerel, salmon, and sardines. The texture was firm, so it was gone in an instant! So delicious! The herring I was looking forward to was thick and had a unique texture and flavor. The mackerel had shiso leaves rolled on top of the daikon hokkamuri, giving it a nice aroma. The salmon had visible fat on it. The sardines, being the original, had a royal feel to them. Apparently, the order of development was sardines, horse mackerel, salmon, herring, and scallops. I didn't choose the one with scallops because it didn't have herring. Harukas will be open for two more days, so I want to eat there again. They are planning to open a store in Hankyu after Abeno. Four-piece mixed plate for 1480 yen.

On the way to Kushiro Gourmet Park from Shiranuka Koimon, I passed through Kushiro and bought some hokkaburi (marinated fish) - I have tried mackerel and sardine before, but this time I bought salmon for the first time!! I was looking forward to it, but this salmon doesn't have that hokkaburi taste (*´･ω･) It wasn't very oily either, so I still think the classic marinated sardine is the most delicious (#^.^#) I would like to buy it again when I visit Kushiro. Thank you, Udoya!

The long weekend is almost over, but I still can't go anywhere. I went to the station for a walk and bought some food. In addition to mackerel, there is also sardine hokkaburi, but I still prefer sardines. Having a drink with this as a snack is great.

It was introduced in magazines and on TV, and I had been curious about it ever since. I finally bought it at the station's shop when I visited Kushiro on my trip to Eastern Hokkaido. It was popular and there was only a little left. It was a well-balanced and delicious meal.

One of the reasons I revisited Kushiro was for this station bento. The purchase items were "Pacific Saury Hokkaburi" (8 pieces) for 1,080 yen tax included and "Mackerel Hokkaburi" (8 pieces) for 1,290 yen tax included. I bought them at the Seafood Shop SKIPP JR Kushiro Station store and ate them on the Kushiro Marsh Norokko train. Both the Pacific Saury and Mackerel Hokkaburi are similar in preparation. They are essentially sushi with thin slices of daikon radish on top. The taste is not overly sour due to the perfect thinness of the daikon, enhancing the flavor of the fish. The Mackerel Hokkaburi has a slight sweetness from the shiso leaf. It is a well-thought-out station bento, and my mother even noticed a hint of sweetness in the Pacific Saury Hokkaburi, which turned out to be from the wine used in the preparation. Overall, it is a delicious and innovative station bento that I highly recommend trying.

【Summary】★3.9 (Balanced type) - Kushiro's specialty station bento "Hokkaburi Sushi" - Daikon & Blue fish, delicious as expected 【Comment】 - This is part of a series where I purchase station bentos that catch my interest. When I visited Kushiro, I wanted to try the Hokkaburi Sushi, and after researching, it seemed like the easiest and most reliable way to try it was by purchasing it at this shop in Kushiro Station. - I tried the sardine and mackerel Hokkaburi Sushi. As I heard, the sushi is wrapped in semi-transparent daikon, giving it a unique appearance. I was quite impressed. - The taste was excellent, with the perfect combination of daikon and blue fish, just as I had imagined. I had it at my accommodation, and I easily finished all 8 pieces by myself. - Not only as a station bento, but also as a light dinner or a snack, I think it is a versatile and satisfying option. 【Rating Point Image】 ★4.5 and above: Legendary! (Willing to travel just to eat here/ Would use it every day) ★4.4: Impressed! (Would go out of my way to eat at this place) ★3.9: Very satisfied! (Would prioritize using it when nearby) ★3.4: Okay satisfied. (Consider it as an option for meals) ★2.9: Almost there. ★2.4 and below: Hmm... (Please check the profile section for details) 【Classification Image】 - Taste Type: Taste or Drink ◎, Service Atmosphere Cost Performance: △ below (Issues present) - Ease of Use Type: Taste or Drink △ above ○ below, Service Atmosphere Cost Performance: ◎ - Balanced Type: Both are at the same level or high level (※Individual item scores are all entered conveniently as the same number as the overall score)

I got greedy and ended up buying two of them.

I decided to try the Hokkaido food fair at Tenmaya Okayama store. I have used this shop at other department store events before. This time, I bought the "Mackerel and sardine Hokkaburi sushi for 1350 yen" to take home. Mackerel and sardine, the top two in the world of blue fish. There are also horse mackerel and saury in the world of blue fish, but mackerel and sardine are fine this time. When I tried it, the crispy texture of the radish was followed by the taste of the vinegar-pickled fish, and it was delicious. The flesh was soft and tasty. Usually, I would savor each piece slowly, but I couldn't help but eat it quickly this time. It was delicious. This shop is always at the Hokkaido food fair, and I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I went to the address listed on Tabelog but it turned out to be a warehouse for a different company. There was a faint sign for "Hokkaburi Sushi" but it seemed like it had closed a long time ago. The building was being used as a warehouse, storing tires. So I went to Kushiro Station and bought the bento at a store inside the station. When I looked at the bento, the address listed on Tabelog was printed on it. It's a mystery. I wonder where the real address of this company is. [Appetizer] Hokkaburi Sushi 1350 yen I bought this as an appetizer for drinking at home. It's refreshing and delicious. However, the fish is thin so it feels like there's a lot of rice. It's just right if you leave half of the rice and eat it. If anyone knows the address of Hikita-ya, please update the information on Tabelog.

★Hokkaburi of sardines and Hokkaburi of mackerel assortment bento★ Exquisite ◎ Very delicious ○ Normally delicious △ Hmm... Review: The bento from Hikida-ya does not have the station bento mark, so it is classified as "non-affiliated" by the Japan Railway Central Association. However, in reality, it is widely recognized as a Kushiro specialty station bento (bento sold at Kushiro Station). As for the contents of the bento, it consists of vinegared sardines (from Kushiro) and mackerel (origin unknown) wrapped in thinly sliced daikon radish like sushi rolls. The quality of the sardines and mackerel seems to be good, with a rich flavor and a well-balanced vinegar finish that is not too overpowering. The soft and fluffy flavor reminiscent of marinade is quite pleasant. This allows you to enjoy the richness of the sardines and mackerel without being overshadowed, while savoring the refreshing taste of the daikon. This is truly an exquisite level of bento. Although it may not be an official "station bento," it is an essential item for railway travel. Thank you for the meal! The "Hokkaburi of sardines" at Kushiro Station's shop is priced at 1,080 yen.

I tried the famous station bento "Iwashi no Hokkaburi" at Harukas, which featured a combination of sardines and mackerel in a unique style, along with herring and salmon. The mackerel with daikon was delicious, and the sardines were tasty. The herring had a unique taste but was enjoyable, and the salmon was as expected. While I didn't give it a high rating at the time, perhaps due to having eaten a lot of seafood beforehand or the time that had passed since it was made, I still found it delicious and would like to try it again if I come across it.

I bought a bento box at Daimaru Kyoto store in Otaru, Hokkaido. It was featured on TV by Matsuko Deluxe. The bento box cost 1391 yen and contained pressed sushi with scallops, sardines, mackerel, and salmon. It was delicious, but I probably wouldn't choose this bento box again next time.

<About the Shop> Established in 1989, this is a catering bento shop. <Product> Purchased at the "13th Annual Spring Hokkaido Fair" held at Keisei Department Store in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture from March 19 to 29, 2021. ■ Saba and Iwashi Hokkaburi Sushi... Price: 1290 yen including tax ・Weight: Approximately 271g (including container) ・Ingredients: Rice, sardine, mackerel, daikon radish, ginger, wasabi, shiso leaves, rice vinegar, salt, sugar, wine, sorbitol, seasonings (amino acids, etc.), sweeteners (stevia) This assortment includes 4 pieces each of saba (mackerel) and iwashi (sardine) hokkaburi sushi. Hokkaburi sushi is a specialty ekiben (train station bento) from Kushiro Station. In 1987, the current owner's father in Kushiro was thinking of creating a specialty product using local ingredients, and that's how this menu was born, based on a recipe from the owner's mother. The name "hokkaburi" comes from the appearance of daikon radish placed on top of the marinated fish, resembling the white cloth "hokkaburi." The original iwashi hokkaburi sushi, which is the basis of hokkaburi sushi, was introduced on TBS's program "Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai" as one of the delicious ekiben nationwide by a railway cameraman who ate 5000 ekiben. It is the same as "Iwashi Hokkaburi Sushi." The sardine used in the sushi is marinated in rice vinegar with onions and ginger for a day to remove the fishy smell unique to sardines. The daikon radish is thinly sliced, almost transparent enough to see the black spots of the sardine, creating an artistic presentation. The crispy texture of the daikon radish is still enjoyable. The sardine has a fruity taste that gives a hint of Western influence. The vinegared rice has a strong vinegar flavor. While the traditional iwashi hokkaburi sushi made with sardines from Kushiro Port is delicious, the sardine hokkaburi sushi with its unique presentation is also tasty. Priced at 1290 yen for 8 pieces, it may not be cheap, but it's worth trying for its fruity flavor and interesting textures of daikon radish.

HOKKAIDO LOVE! 6-day JR Hokkaido tour, Day 2: From Nemuro at 11:03 to Kushiro at 13:18, we boarded the rapid Hanasaki train but the train didn't move due to unexpected track issues. After a 30-minute delay, 7 of us bound for Kushiro were transferred by a jumbo taxi arranged by JR. Disappointed that we couldn't enjoy the return journey on the Hanasaki Line. We arrived in Kushiro around 14:00 and quickly bought a bento box from the seafood shop SKIPP near the ticket gate. Only two left of the saba hokkaburi-zushi for 1290 yen, a bit risky. I wanted the "plentiful crab bento for 1380 yen" from the Shikisai-kan as featured in JR Hokkaido's internal magazine, but it was sold out. At the Shikisai-kan, I also bought canned beer. Departed Kushiro at 14:16 to arrive in Abashiri at 17:17 on the Kushiro-Abariri Line local train. The train had semi-cross seats with cute prints of animals from the wetlands. About half of the passengers were tourists. We managed to find seats in the long seat section as we boarded just 5 minutes before departure. Enjoyed our bento box with vinegared rice, mackerel, and pickled radish while observing the Kushiro wetlands. The bento was delicious, especially with the cold beer. The train arrived in Abashiri 10 minutes late, and we were worried about our next connection, but thankfully the express train to Kitami was waiting for us. Departed Abashiri at 17:25 and arrived in Kitami at 18:15 on the express Okhotsk No. 4. It was a day full of unexpected events.

I decided to visit the Hokkaido food fair at the Keihan Department Store in Moriguchi. I had visited this store at a different department store event before. I was intrigued by the herring sushi, so I purchased the "Hikida-ya Assortment for 1,391 yen" this time. I brought it home. The assortment included herring, sardine, mackerel, and saury. I love them all. Each one is like a main character to me, just like the Avengers, although I've never seen it. Among them, my favorite is the sardine. I always eat it when I go to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. However, with all the main characters present, the sardine's presence was somewhat diminished. Nevertheless, the sardine was delicious. I will definitely visit another food fair again. Thank you for the meal.

In Kushiro City, Hokkaido, you can buy station bento at JR Kushiro Station. I recommend the sabato iwashi, which is wrapped in thinly sliced daikon radish. The texture of the daikon slices adds to the deliciousness. I prefer iwashi over saba. There are also variations with salmon. Thank you for the meal.

I bought it at Kyoto Daimaru's Hokkaido Fair.

On May 3, 2022 (Tue), at the Matsuzakaya Nagoya Department Store, on the 7th floor of the main building, there was a large event called "Early Summer Great Hokkaido Local Products Exhibition" and the store "Bento Workshop Hikita-ya" was participating. I always look forward to their booth every Golden Week. Their signature dish is the "Hokkaburi Sushi with Pacific Saury" priced at 1,300 yen. It may be a bit understated among Hokkaido station bento, but it's a must-try for those who love oily fish. The vinegared Pacific saury is refreshing and goes perfectly with alcohol. Thank you for the delicious meal.