I like food courts, so I went to AEON Hakodate on this day. It was packed during lunchtime on Sunday. There were a lot of people waiting in line to order. I had to wait for a while for a seat to open up. I managed to find a seat after waiting a bit. I ordered the crab meat fried rice and yakisoba with thick sauce set for 1199 yen. When my order was ready, I went to pick it up and was pleasantly surprised by the portion size. Both dishes seemed to have more than the usual half size. The yakisoba with thick sauce had a soy sauce flavor and was slightly rich. The fried rice with salty sauce was on the lighter side. Eating each dish separately may not be satisfying, but having both together was just right. Both dishes were delicious, with good flavor and portion size. I have no complaints at all. Next time, I will try the yakisoba with five ingredients or the zangi bowl.

There is a restaurant located in the food court on the 3rd floor of Aeon Mall Sapporo Hassamu store. It is the only surviving store of "Ooka". They open at 9 am, but I saw them open at 10 am, so you can have breakfast there. It brings back memories of the old Ooka. In the past, they used to offer unlimited rice refills with set meals. Today, I resisted the temptation of yakisoba and ordered the Five-Ingredient Ankake Ramen (748 yen). The soup was delicious, with a slightly thick texture and a taste reminiscent of good old-fashioned Chinese food. The noodles were good, and the vegetables and meat were tasty. The shrimp was a bit cold but still added to the overall volume of the dish. Overall, it was a delicious Five-Ingredient Ankake Ramen that was better than many other Chinese restaurants. It was a satisfying meal. Thank you for the meal!

I will continue with the 2022 reviews. I visited a restaurant on the third floor food court of AEON Mall Hassamu in the Hassamu area. Since I was shopping at AEON, I decided to have lunch at this restaurant which I had not visited before. They offer Chinese dishes such as ramen, fried rice, and yakisoba, but the menu is not very extensive, probably due to being located in a food court. I was very hungry, so I ordered the "Gomoku Ankake Yakisoba & Kanitama Fried Rice Set (1,199 yen)" which seemed to be quite filling. After paying, I was given a buzzer and the food was ready in about 8 minutes. I thought it would be a half-sized set, but as you can see in the photo, both the fried rice and yakisoba had quite a generous portion, and I ended up feeling very full. The Gomoku Ankake Yakisoba had a strong soy sauce flavor, while the Kanitama Fried Rice had a milder taste. Both were delicious, but personally, I preferred the light taste of the Kanitama Fried Rice. The price is not cheap, but it is a recommended menu for those who are hungry.

Long ago, there used to be a ramen shop along the circular road in Shiraiishi, right? It was known for its traditional soy sauce ramen. I decided to try it again after several decades! When it arrived, it looked different from the picture... (>_<) Isn't the amount of white leeks too small?! The soup was lukewarm and the taste was quite bland. This ended up being quite expensive. <(_ _)>

Today, while shopping at Aeon Mall, I had dinner at Ouka for the first time in a while. After much deliberation, I ordered the homemade tantanmen and mini crab ball fried rice set. I was unsure if the tantanmen would be good or not, so the fried rice was my backup plan. After about 5 minutes, my order was ready for pick-up. I started with the homemade tantanmen. The soup was a bit less rich than I expected, but it had a nice balance of spiciness and sesame flavor. It also had plenty of ground meat, which was great! The noodles had a nice firmness and a good texture that I enjoyed. Overall, it was a good meal, so I would say it was a "good" choice! The fried rice, which was my backup, complemented the slightly rich flavor of the tantanmen well. Overall, I think it was a pretty good meal for a food court.

While shopping, I got hungry so I went to the food court. Some stores were closed due to the state of emergency. It was past 2:30 PM and I was very hungry, so I wanted to eat something substantial. I ordered salt ramen and mini crab omelette fried rice from Oka-san. The wait time was less than 5 minutes. This was probably because it wasn't lunchtime and the impact of the state of emergency. The price was 869 yen. The soup was a traditional chicken broth that was clear. The toppings like green onions and chashu were at the perfect temperature, matching the soup. The noodles were a bit firm, which I liked. The crab omelette fried rice was lukewarm, with a slightly sweet taste from the sauce. It reminded me of the flavors from a restaurant I used to frequent over 20 years ago.

Hassamu Station area. The weather is bad and there's nowhere to go, so I decided to do some Ion walking at Aeon Hassamu! The Ion walking course at Aeon Hassamu is 1.045km per lap, so if you do 10 laps, you'll get a good 10km workout! Took a break after 5 laps. There aren't many customers yet, so it's easy to walk. Walking in the same place can get a bit boring, but there are temptations around. Took a break and had a snack at the food court. Noticed a sign for a limited-time 15th-anniversary offer – Crab Omelette Fried Rice for 550 yen tax included. Ordered it and waited for about 8 minutes. The taste seemed a bit bland. There were some crab-like pieces in it. It could have used more seafood flavor, but maybe that's hard to achieve in a food court. The fried rice was also on the bland side. It was a bit lacking in flavor and seasoning for the price. Overall, it was a bit underwhelming. Thanks for the meal!

Today, on my way back from work, I stopped by Wang Hua in Aeon Mall to get some groceries and have dinner. They specialize in "authentic fried rice and yakisoba," so I decided to order the five-ingredient ankake yakisoba today. Most Chinese restaurants don't have dishes that go well with rice, so I was in the mood for mapo tofu, but maybe next time. The taste of ankake yakisoba doesn't really stand out wherever you go, but personally, I wish they would pay more attention to the noodles. It took about 10 minutes from ordering to the bell ringing. It's been a while since I had ankake yakisoba without quail eggs. It's surprisingly delicious and not what you would expect from food court food. The sauce has a strong flavor with a Chinese-style soy sauce and oyster base, making you crave for white rice. Next time, I might try the Chinese rice bowl. The noodles are the stir-fried type, but being a specialty store, they use chewy Chinese noodles that are cooked just right, not overly crispy. Wow, I found another delicious menu here. And it's only 650 yen, so it's great value for money.

When eating at the nearby Aeon, I usually go to the food court because everyone wants to eat something different. I had ramen here after a long time. They only serve seafood salt broth ramen. It's a branch of Doryum on the first floor. Doryum also mainly serves broth-based dishes. This ramen is packed with vegetables, fresh shrimp, squid, and clams. The noodles could be a bit firmer. The soup is light and easy to eat. The broth is on the thinner side. I feel like the set menu here is a good deal!

On a certain weekday, I visited a Chinese restaurant in the food court at Aeon Hassamu, which I had bookmarked. The parking lot is convenient as it belongs to Aeon. The restaurant is located next to McDonald's in the food court. I noticed that their specialty is crab fried rice, but since there were many reviews and photos of it, I decided to try something different. I opted for the "Super Special Zangi Donburi (972 yen)" which comes with 9 pieces of zangi. The dish was served surprisingly quickly. The bowl was of a normal size in diameter but lower in height, which was a bit disappointing. The zangi pieces were crispy with a sweet and savory sauce, and although they were large in size, they were not as voluminous as they appeared in the photos. The "extra rice" with shredded cabbage on top was labeled as such, but it seemed like a regular portion to me. The rice itself was nothing exceptional. It made me realize that the food court restaurants can be hit or miss. Thank you for the meal.

During a visit to the mall, I decided to eat at a Chinese restaurant called Wang Hua that I used to frequent. I ordered the ankake yakisoba and crab fried rice. The food arrived in about 5 minutes, which was nice. The taste was okay, but I wished there were more ingredients in the yakisoba. The portion size was surprisingly large.

Cost performance is good, but for the second time... I always chose the same kind of restaurants, so I thought, why not try a different one? As I looked around, I saw a sign that said "Set of two for 1000 yen." It was a set of yakisoba and crab fried rice. I usually eat a lot, so this seemed like a good deal! I waited eagerly for a few minutes. I wouldn't recommend this to people who really love fried rice or yakisoba. The fried rice was bland... and the yakisoba tasted like soy sauce. I told myself it was a good deal, so it was okay. But I realized that being able to order without waiting in line during lunchtime might be because of this. It was hard to be satisfied. If you're not picky about taste and just want to eat a lot for a good deal, then this is recommended.

On a certain day in November 2018 at a food court. I tried to order the popular meat dish but the line was long and I wasn't sure about the menu, so I felt embarrassed. I decided to go for the seafood sauce, but the price was a bit high. I hesitated, wondering if I should just go for the salt ramen. In the end, I chose the soy sauce ramen with the option of mini crab fried rice, called "Bururu". The ramen was from a kind Chinese restaurant and it was delicious. As for the fried rice, it was a bit bland and the sauce was lacking. I'm sorry, but maybe they could add a bit more salt to the ramen to balance it out. Overall, I think adjusting the saltiness of either the sauce or the fried rice would make the meal more satisfying. Thank you for the meal.

The Ion Hakodate store has a lot of dining options with plenty of places to eat. Last time, I tried Ikinari Steak for the first time. This time, I didn't have much time and I was at work, so I wanted something cheap and quick to be served. I checked out Linghut, Sukiya, and McDonald's, which are all major chain stores. I didn't feel like eating at these big chain stores. Ikinari Steak, Horokanai Seimen, and Manryu are sub-chain stores, I guess. Oh, does Ikinari Steak count as a major chain? It's natural for Ion to have many chain stores, but if you want to fill your stomach, it will cost you almost 1,000 yen, which is my impression. At first, I thought about getting Gyudon at Sukiya or Kake Udon at the Udon shop, but since I was in the mood for ramen, I chose this restaurant. The ramen costs 550 yen before tax. If you order a mini Kanitama Chahan set, it's an additional 200 yen before tax. In total, it's 810 yen including tax. I wait at the table. It's a bit noisy... that's the charm of a food court, I guess. I didn't mind. I did feel a bit mentally damaged by the fact that the couple and the family next to me seemed happy (laughs). After waiting for about 5 minutes, the buzzer goes off. I pick up the food and quickly sprinkle some shichimi on the ramen before bringing it to my table. Hmm, a miso ramen with plenty of soup! The bag noodles taste like Ochanomizu Juhachi-ban, with a relatively strong soup. This is a compliment! However, it was a bit salty, and I got really thirsty after eating it. But this is the kind of ramen I wanted. If you can get it for around 600 yen, it's cheap, I think (considering the prices around). The mini Kanitama Chahan set I ordered was also donut-shaped, with plenty of filling and eggs. It was delicious as it's their specialty menu. The seasoning was more subtle compared to the miso ramen, which was nice. I like menus that are well thought out to be eaten together. If this set was around 750 yen, I would have been happier!

Thank you for the delicious meal, I had ankake yakisoba.

"Five-ingredient mixed sauce ramen and five-ingredient mixed sauce yakisoba"

Lunch visit with family. ・Located inside the food court of AEON Hakusan store. ・Sat at a table. ・Ordered soy sauce ramen set. ・Comes with crab omelette fried rice and zangi. ・Ramen had chashu, menma, green onions, and seaweed. ・It was delicious.

The renovated Happo Ion food court today had Wang Hua's Ankake Yakisoba. It was a bit sweet.