I went on a business trip to Sapporo where I used to work. I visited the old restaurant where I always used to go, and ordered a regular size instead of a large size because I have plans to eat a lot later. The portion was overflowing in the bowl, but it was my first time ordering a regular size. It was chilled, but the lukewarm temperature was quite charming to me! I wish there was a restaurant like this near my workplace. It has been a while since I last ate here, but it's more about the memories than the taste. Thank you for the meal!

- Ordered chilled inaniwa soba (medium size) - Large size is currently unavailable to prevent soba from selling out, which is a shame - Consistent deliciousness - Stop by for a quick and satisfying meal when you're craving something refreshing

The work place in Sapporo is close by and when feeling hungry with some spare time, I go to this shop. It's a standing soba shop with chairs available, where you buy tickets from a machine and during busy times, there is a line outside the shop. Once a chair is available, you will be called in order to sit down. If there are only 5-6 people in line, you can usually sit down in about 10 minutes, but then it takes about 20 minutes for the food to come out, and sometimes it can take up to 45 minutes to finish eating. I think this is because the noodles take time to cook, but if that's the case, is it necessary to give the ticket to the machine first? They offer summer cold soba, hot tempura soba, etc. for 650 yen, which is a normal price. If you add 100 yen for a larger portion, the quantity doubles and provides a satisfying meal. Most customers are male, and the soba here is decent but not exceptional. The broth and condiments are average, and the portion of wasabi and green onions is small. Compared to cheap, quick, and delicious soba shops like Komoro Soba in Tokyo where the energetic staff play an important role, the experience here may feel a bit lacking. However, the location right under the TV Tower is convenient, so if you want to eat a lot during off-peak hours, give it a try!

I had been plagued by a dull pain and lethargy following consecutive days of drinking and my third gout attack of 2023. Despite taking medication to lower my uric acid levels, this unexpected attack felt like a failure. I was trying to manage the pain with painkillers and drinking plenty of water, but gout attacks are like surprise attacks. It was past 1 pm. The deep blue sky stretched endlessly, with occasional strong gusts of wind brushing coolly against my skin. It was still a bit early to wear short sleeves, but the sunshine was vividly coloring the flowers and trees. Sapporo in this season is undoubtedly the most beautiful and charming city. The Odori Park in the center of Sapporo was filled with office workers who had probably abandoned work and middle school students carrying souvenir bags. As I sat on a bench resting my legs, I suddenly craved soba. "Sobadokoro Daiban" was conveniently close from this spot. Located underground at the Sapporo TV Tower, this restaurant is popular and often has long lines, but personally, I wouldn't call it a great restaurant. When it comes to soba, Yamagata and Nagano dominate the market share, so in Sapporo, it should be ramen. However, the average yet voluminous soba at this restaurant somehow brings back a recurring habit. Among them, the chilled zaru soba (650 yen) is a representative menu, which is a must-have choice in this season. There was no line in front of the ticket machine this time. Nevertheless, I found one empty seat among the almost full seats. I placed my food ticket on the high counter, and the staff promptly took it. In the back kitchen, a large amount of noodles were being boiled. The amount boiled at once was impressive, and if the timing was right, the soba would appear in front of you in less than a minute. However, on this day, the timing was off, and the arrival of the soba took more than 10 minutes, which was a rare occurrence. Various customers silently slurped their soba at the long counter seats. Every customer seemed to be aware of the restaurant's volume beforehand. What appeared from beyond the counter was the same as before. A raw egg placed in the center of the bowl, lime-colored noodles gently enveloping it, and chopped cucumbers and tempura placed on the side. Nothing had changed. I added chopped green onions and wasabi to a small dish, cracked the raw egg, sprinkled some shichimi pepper, added color to the arrangement, and slowly poured the dipping sauce over the noodles, lifting the firm noodles and slurping them down in one breath. There was nothing exceptional about it. There was no sense of awe. It was just an ordinary soba. What stood there was the memory brought by the chilled zaru soba I first had. Taking out change from my pocket and heading to this restaurant, enduring the line, and slurping down the voluminous soba - that memory was truly a salvation. Over twenty years had passed since then. Even now, I found it strange to be eating the chilled zaru soba at this restaurant. However, I probably wouldn't choose it as my last meal. With each slurp of soba, memories of those days resurfaced. Days of struggling with work, trying to pull dreams closer as they drifted away like the ebb tide, and fragments of those days. I no longer had the physical strength or passion I had back then. I kept slurping the noodles silently, as if drawing in something I had forgotten, as if pulling in something I had given up on, just to keep drifting away from the past once again. It was approaching 2 pm. Even at this time, a new line had formed. As I turned my back on the restaurant, avoiding the stares of the customers in line, and distancing myself from past memories once again, I limped away from the restaurant...

Visited Soba restaurant "Daiban Teletower Main Store" located underground in Sapporo Odori Park for the first time on May 19, 2023. It was quite crowded during lunchtime, giving the impression of being a very popular restaurant. Due to work running late, I visited around 3 pm for a late lunch. I ordered the "Zaru Soba" from the ticket machine. The Zaru Soba costs 550 yen. Even though I didn't order a large portion, the volume of the soba was amazing. The soba was generously served with chopped nori on top. The seasoning of the dipping sauce was just right, and it was delicious. I easily devoured the generously served soba. Before I knew it, I had finished it all. Surprisingly, I could eat more than I thought. I am quite full now. The price of only 550 yen for such a generous portion is great value for money. It's no wonder it's a popular restaurant. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back.

Located underground at Sapporo TV Tower, "Daiban" opens at 10:00, which is convenient for early dining in the city. Even if there are occasionally empty seats, they are quickly filled, and the turnover rate is good, so you don't have to wait in line for too long. When I visited, I was hungover, so I had a regular portion of cold natto soba. Even the regular portion is larger than the large size at other shops, so be careful when ordering a medium or large size. Personally, I usually can't feel satisfied with just one bowl of soba at a normal soba restaurant, but at "Daiban," one bowl is enough to feel satisfied.

After an early lunch, around 3 pm, I started feeling a bit peckish and happened to pass by Oobansan, lured in by the delicious smell of dashi. I couldn't resist and ended up going in. I ordered a medium-sized warm kakiage tempura soba, while my wife got a regular-sized cold zaru soba. It was my wife's first time, and she was surprised by the amount of soba served, but she managed to finish it all by alternating between the cold and warm soba. The warm soba didn't get soggy easily, the dashi was just right without being overpowering, and the kakiage tempura was light and crunchy, making it easy to eat. Both the warm and cold soba were delicious. Cold Zaru Soba - Regular size - 650 yen Kakiage Tempura Soba - Medium size - 750 yen

I only come here when I suddenly crave their soba, so I don't mind waiting in line. The 4-5 staff members working efficiently in the kitchen are a pleasant sight to see. The cold soba is amazing. Great taste, generous portions, and good value for money.

There are restaurants in the restaurant area under the Sapporo TV Tower in Sapporo City. I had heard that there were always long lines during lunchtime on weekdays and that the portions were generous, so I was very interested. I finally visited for the first time and was excited. Since the location is close to the office district, I thought there wouldn't be many people on a Sunday at 12 o'clock, but it was almost full (sweat). Fortunately, there was one seat available, so I was able to enter without waiting. I purchased a ticket from the ticket machine, as it is a pre-order system. Since it was my first time, I chose the normal portion. There are also options for small and large portions. Since I didn't know the quantity, I chose the normal portion for my first time, but I was shocked by the volume that came out! It was clearly 3-4 servings (sweat) too much, so I wondered what would happen if I had chosen the small portion. The portion size is normal, tax included 500 yen. This is a reasonable and generous option for those who want to eat until they are full. The noodles are relatively soft, so preferences may vary, but the cost performance is outstanding!!

There are many shops in the vicinity of Sapporo TV Tower that offer a normal serving size which is larger than the large serving at other shops. It was around 1:30 pm, so there was no line. The cold soba noodles cost 650 yen, which was a bit surprising as I thought it was 600 yen. The noodles were thin, smooth, and shiny, making it easy to finish quickly. The portion was generous with plenty of tempura flakes, grated daikon radish, and a raw egg yolk. There was also soba broth on the table, which was quite flavorful. Overall, the cold soba noodles were satisfying and filling.

As rumored, the Oomori Chumori at Oomori is just enough to finish, with about 10 people lining up. The surrounding shops are empty, indicating its popularity. There are about 5 staff members, and with a high turnover rate, you can get a seat in about 10 minutes. Let's challenge it once a month, or maybe even once a week.

Under the TV tower, there is a popular restaurant with a long line. Despite the crowd, we were seated promptly and enjoyed a delicious and satisfying meal of chilled natto with extra toppings for 950 yen. The cost performance and portion size were excellent. I have been a regular customer since high school, and the familiar taste never disappoints. The large and medium portions are quite generous.

I visited "Soba-ya Ooban TV Tower Main Store" on February 5th. It was my first visit this year and it had been a while since my last visit. The restaurant is famous for its generous portion of soba noodles. They offer options for medium and large servings, but I have already graduated from that as I can't finish it all. During lunchtime, there is usually a line, but I visited at a time when it was not crowded. They have a ticket machine at the entrance with fewer items compared to their main store. I ordered the cold soba for 650 yen, which is a classic choice for me. I sat at an available table and handed my ticket to the staff. The noodles arrived in a bowl, unlike the main store where they are served in a larger dish. The toppings included a fresh raw egg, cucumber, crispy tempura, seaweed, grated daikon radish, sliced green onions, and wasabi. The soba broth was kept warm on the table. I prefer to leave a little bit of the dipping sauce behind. In the past, the toppings were served separately, sometimes with bonito flakes. Even with a regular serving, the portion was quite generous. It was a satisfying meal.

"Soba-ya Ooban TV Tower Main Store" is a popular restaurant where lines form during lunchtime. I wanted to eat their soba again after a long time, so I visited for lunch! Without hesitation, I ordered the most popular item, "Chilled Noodles @650 yen," from the ticket machine. I waited in line for a bit, but the turnover rate is fast at this place. About 5 minutes after being seated, my soba arrived. As always, the portion was generous, equivalent to about three servings at other soba restaurants. The soba noodles are made from a mixture of 20% wheat flour and 80% buckwheat, with a good chewiness and a hint of sweetness that I like. Toppings included egg yolk, cucumber, tempura crumbs, green onions, seaweed, and grated daikon radish. I poured plenty of dipping sauce over the noodles and enjoyed every bite. Despite eating and eating, the noodles seemed to never run out, providing a blissful moment. I always wonder if I can finish it, but this time I devoured it all in no time! It had been a while, but the taste remained consistent and excellent, just like in the past. This restaurant is known for its generous portions, but the taste is also outstanding. This is truly a renowned restaurant in Sapporo. Once again, thank you for the delicious meal!"

Here comes the famous soba restaurant! It is known for its large portions, even the regular size is considered big. During lunchtime, it's packed with office workers, and the service is incredibly fast. The soba is served with a spicy broth, which you can pour generously over the noodles. It's pure happiness. Right now, the meat soba is popular for its taste and value. But seriously... I wonder how people who order the large size manage to work in the afternoon? Haha.

Recently, I have been quietly obsessed with kakiage, so I ordered the kakiage tempura soba with a medium serving. I had to go with a medium serving because I had already skipped out on the large serving twice in a row, which was a bit of a punishment. While I could handle a large serving with zaru soba or mori soba, adding toppings makes it harder to go for a large serving these days. The flavors were spot on. Thank you very much.

The usual underground parking lot was crowded, so I ended up coming to this fast food place. I ordered the parent and child soba for 800 yen. I thought it would be quick like typical fast food, but surprisingly it took some time and arrived as a large serving of soba. It was about double the size of a regular serving. I was in a hurry and could only focus on eating quickly, but I was satisfied with the amount. The soba was also delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Located directly below the Sapporo TV Tower is a shop in the Tele Underground Gourmet Court. Their specialty menu item is "zaru soba." This extra-large portion of zaru soba is reminiscent of a certain soba shop in the Kanto region, and it seems like it will never end. The portion size itself is quite large, and even though I usually enjoy soba with confidence, this size was quite challenging. If you are confident that you can eat it without leaving any behind, why not give it a try?

Every time I go there, I always think that the egg in the middle is not quail egg, but a regular egg. I'm not someone who can eat a lot, but the large servings at Oobansan are really overwhelming. However, whenever I have errands nearby, I find myself drawn to it. I always go for the cold soba noodles, and I never leave any leftovers. My stomach feels so full, but I'm satisfied with the meal.

Saturday lunch. Visited after 2pm. Usually there is a wait to get in as it's often full, but this time only about half the seats were taken. Bought a meal ticket and found a seat. Soon after, more and more people arrived and the place quickly filled up. Truly a popular spot. * Niku Soba (Meat Soba) for 600 yen. Comes with thinly sliced pork as topping. There were only 5 small pieces of pork slices, which felt a bit lacking. The pork had a slightly strong smell. The soba noodles were the usual generous portion, enough to fill you up. Next time, I might try the squid tempura and egg topping.