I visited a seafood restaurant located on the 3rd floor of the building, where both locals and tourists can dine. I arrived around noon and paid in cash before entering. I ordered a seafood bowl for 1,500 yen, which was ready in less than 10 minutes. The bowl included sweet shrimp, salmon roe, tuna, salmon, marinated mackerel, scallops, white fish (not sure of the name), octopus, and tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) - a total of 9 items. The rice was vinegared and there was plenty of it in the bowl, more than enough compared to the toppings. You can also customize your meal by choosing individual dishes to create your own set meal. The restaurant had a local and authentic feel, not catering specifically to tourists, which was nice. The meal was delicious, thank you!

I visited the dining hall located on the 3rd floor of the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Fish Building in September 2022. The interior of the restaurant is like a meeting room. After looking at the menu, I ordered the recommended horse mackerel sashimi set meal, and because the ham cutlet sandwich looked delicious, I also bought it to enjoy with some evening drinks. It took about 15 minutes for the food to be served. The horse mackerel was small in size, but the meat was plump and well-cooked. The miso soup was a bit salty, and the rice was a bit soft, so it was just okay. As for the ham cutlet sandwich, the bread was moist and delicious.

Located on the third floor of the Central Market Fishery Building, "Suiso Shokudo Junro" is a restaurant that I have visited multiple times. It was a little after 9 AM when I visited, so it was not crowded. There were three groups of customers ahead of me, totaling four people. After some consideration at the ordering counter, I decided to order the "Seafood Bowl for 1,000 yen" and a "Miso Soup for 100 yen" (there are several types of seafood bowls available). I paid for my order, received a number tag, poured myself some tea, and waited at my seat while watching TV. After about 10 minutes, my number was called. The seafood bowl looked fresh and delicious as always, with toppings like herring, white fish, salmon, shrimp, octopus, egg, and red fish. The herring and shrimp were particularly good. The miso soup, priced at 100 yen (tax included), contained ingredients like Chinese cabbage, wheat gluten, and shredded kelp, but personally, I found it slightly too salty. The sushi rice today was just okay. I finished my meal and left satisfied, saying I will definitely come back again.

During a visit to Sapporo, I went to the market's dining area. The Sapporo Central Wholesale Market is located just a short walk from Nijuhatchiken Station, and it supports the food needs of approximately 2.3 million people in the Sapporo area. The outer market is filled with seafood shops for general customers and attracts many tourists. There are several eateries in the outer market, with seafood bowls being a popular choice among tourists. However, I decided to go somewhere different. I visited a dining area inside the wholesale market building, which is usually reserved for market personnel but is also open to the general public. On the 3rd floor of the produce building, there are three eateries: Tamonten (B), Minoridining (C), and Chuka-Ron (D). I had previously visited a dining area on the 3rd floor of the fish market, but this time I decided to revisit for a specific reason. I had previously enjoyed a delicious grilled flounder set meal at this dining area. But seeing tourists enjoying seafood bowls made me crave one as well. So, I revisited the dining area to satisfy my craving. The dining area is run by the association of wholesalers at the fish market, so you can expect the seafood to be fresh and delicious. The dining area has a cafeteria-style setup with a variety of dishes to choose from. Today's recommended dishes included a fresh tuna bowl, morning-caught squid sashimi, and various seafood bowls at different price points. I opted for the affordable 1000 yen seafood bowl. The seafood bowl arrived in a black bowl with a variety of sashimi. It included salmon, scallops, flying fish roe, sweet shrimp, octopus, flatfish, squid, and more. Each piece of sashimi was fresh and delicious, making the 1000 yen price tag worth it. Compared to the over 2000 yen seafood bowls at tourist-oriented eateries in the outer market, this dining area provided a reasonably priced and tasty seafood bowl.

Sapporo Central Wholesale Market. Located just a short walk from the Subway Nijūyonken Station, this market supports the food needs of approximately 2.3 million people in the Sapporo area. The outer market has fresh fish shops and restaurants for general customers, bustling with many tourists. However, inside the wholesale market building, there are also dining areas for market personnel that general customers can actually enter, making it a hidden gem. On the 3rd floor of the produce building, there are three dining options: Tamonten (B), Minori Shokudo (C), and Chūka Ryū (Ron) (D). This time, we headed to the dining area on the 3rd floor of the seafood building. In the foreground is the dining area, and in the back, there is a café under the same management. "Suiso Shokudō Jūnro" is the name of the place. By the way, "Suiso" refers to the seafood wholesale market. As for what it means... it would be a bit long to explain, so please look it up yourself. The hallway is lined with menus. The menu includes curry rice, ramen, and other casual dining options. There are also seafood bowls and salmon roe bowls for tourists. The seafood bowl is priced at 1000 yen, which is quite affordable. They also have eel. Should we go for the seafood bowl like tourists, or opt for a set meal? While pondering, we entered the restaurant... Inside the restaurant, there are long tables and pipe chairs, just like a company cafeteria. It is a self-service cafeteria where you can choose your favorite dishes from a variety of options. They sell large rice balls. Various single dishes are available. The grilled Atka mackerel costs 700 yen. They also offer a half portion. The simmered flounder costs 500 yen. They even have two flounders. A large deep-fried horse mackerel with two pieces costs 450 yen. There are also various single dishes like Hokkaido-style Zangi. They have natto, raw eggs, and salmon roe. There are also various dishes in the 100 yen corner. They cook the fried eggs upon order. You can choose from large, medium, or small rice sizes. The small rice and miso soup cost 230 yen, while the medium rice and miso soup cost 240 yen, with almost the same price. ◆ Flounder Set Meal I ordered the flounder set meal with two simmered flounders. The miso soup contains seaweed and fried tofu. There are two lively flounders. The simmered flounder, with its tender flesh, is truly delicious. I opted for the medium rice. However, the amount of flounder in the side dish was plentiful, so I was able to enjoy it thoroughly. Truly a market cafeteria. The fish is fresh and delicious. I still want to try the seafood bowl next time... Thank you for the meal. I want to come back again!

It's a normal day, still only 9:30 in the morning. When you mention North 12th Street West 20th Avenue, you're right in the middle of the market. As far as the eye can see, there's nothing else around except the market. You enter from the east side of the premises by car. Of course, you are stopped by the guard at the entrance. At this point, I remembered what to say and confidently told him, "I'm going to the fish market." Embarrassingly, it was right in front of me. You are instructed to park the car behind the guard booth and not anywhere else. You get out of the car and enter the fish market. You walk confidently, trying not to be noticed as an outsider. Inside the building, the familiar scenery from TV spreads out before you. I visited a similar market on a school trip when I was in elementary school, but seeing such a magnificent one in real life for the first time is thrilling. Trying not to show my excitement, I look for the elevator. The elevator is a large size that can accommodate carts. I get off on the 3rd floor. Once you've come this far, it's all yours. There should be a secret cafeteria on this floor. There is also an employee cafeteria, a cafe, and a Seven Eleven on the same floor. I learned not to mistakenly enter the employee cafeteria. Ah! There it is. "Suisen Shokudo Junro" (Fish Market Cafeteria). The interior looks like an employee cafeteria, with a large open space and a TV in the corner showing an information program. There are many large ashtrays placed on the long tables, but it's properly divided into smoking and non-smoking areas. I found the "Rich Seafood Bowl (small)" for 1,000 yen on the extensive menu (which also includes soba, udon, bento, etc.). I order it and receive a number tag with the number 30. I pour myself some water and tea and sit down. There are two pairs of customers, each with two people. After about 10 minutes, I am called. The toppings include various types of fish, such as tuna, flounder, salmon, shrimp, scallops, sea urchin, etc., served with miso soup. The rice portion is the smallest size, as I can't handle a large amount in the morning. It seems like it may not be enough for an average man's meal, but you can also order extra toppings or rice. The rice has a slightly subdued sourness, but the cooking is perfect and I don't dislike it. The freshness of the toppings is top-notch. The last time I had such delicious shrimp was at "Saifuto" in Susukino. Since then, this is the best I've had. It's definitely worth a visit. *Although it may be difficult to find, as it's inside the market building, this restaurant is open to the general public, and the guard at the entrance will kindly guide you on where to park and how to enter the building. Be sure to visit it.

I went to a cafeteria-like place inside the market of the mulberry garden ^_^ I parked my car in the parking lot and entered the market office. It was said to be on the 3rd floor, so I took the elevator that could fit dozens of people to the 3rd floor. When I arrived on the 3rd floor and walked straight for a while, I found a cafe and a dining area. Wow, I didn't know there was a cafeteria here σ(^_^;) It seems to be open from 6 a.m. I chose what to order from the ticket machine. Since it's a market, I decided to go for seafood. I ordered a normal seafood bowl with extra toppings. The normal one was already quite generous (laughs). I ordered a seafood bowl with extra toppings for 1,000 yen plus a side of zangi for 100 yen. It was quite busy, so I waited for about 15 minutes. Finally, my number was called! I'm satisfied with this for 1,000 yen ^_^ It had salmon, ikura, yellowtail, scallops, egg, and pickled ginger. The ikura and salmon combination was delicious! The zangi for 100 yen was decent, but it would have been better if it was warm. The other members seemed satisfied as well ^_^ I would like to visit the adjacent cafe next time! Thank you for the meal٩(^‿^)۶

Phew~ Finally arrived at the market (^-^; It's located in a huge area with big buildings, so it's quite a walk from the entrance. Plus, only authorized personnel are allowed in before a certain time, so even if you manage to come early, you might get a vibe of "outsiders go away!!" It's like that at the Sapporo morning market too, they don't let you in before 10 am. This time, I visited through the morning market for the first time. Used the elevator at the seafood section to go to the 3rd floor. Then walked and walked, mistakenly ended up in the employee cafeteria (lol). Finally made it and greeted them outside to place my order. Inside, it's like a cafeteria you'd find at a government office, but it's nice that they have separate smoking areas. I ordered the "Assorted 7-piece sashimi set" for 1000 yen. After all the orders from the customers were served, it took another 10 minutes before they called out "Customer with number ○○!" Finally, time to eat. First, had the miso soup, pretty standard (lol). The side dishes were simmered saury and butterbur, giving a nice touch of seafood. The sashimi included squid, sweet shrimp, scallop, salmon, sardine, whitefish, and tuna. The squid seemed like it would get even tastier, the sweet shrimp was small but flavorful. The salmon was a bit watery, but the sardine and whitefish were fresh and good. The tuna and scallop were quite delicious. Overall, for the price, it was a satisfying meal. Asked the staff if I could come by car next time, even though I'm not a part of the facility, and they said I could at this time. But where should I park, though? Ended up going to the management building to confirm. Well, next time, I'll just drive in without any worries (*^^)v

I took a night bus and arrived in Sapporo early in the morning, around 5 am. I headed to Sapporo Central Wholesale Market to find some delicious food. After asking a security guard for recommendations, I was told to check out a place called "Junro" inside the market. Despite some challenges, I managed to find the place and ordered a seafood Yukke-don. It was a bowl of vinegared rice topped with six types of fresh fish slices and soy sauce dressing. Mixing the egg yolk in the center with the fish slices made for a visually appealing dish. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, although I personally prefer just the fish slices without the egg yolk.

The taste is... average. It's more like home-cooked flavor. The soba tastes just like what you would make at home. So, it feels a bit pricey for that. The tempura bowl has a great portion size, but the taste is just average. It's more about my choice, to be honest haha. The seafood bowl has the best cost performance! The fresh ingredients at this price point are amazing!

～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～【Revisit: February 2015】～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ A long-awaited revisit review. Actually, I've been here quite a few times, but never got around to posting about it. And I was surprised to see that it had been almost 2 years since my last visit. ■ Long Time No See After some work related to the market, I had a meeting and then it was time for lunch. There are many options, but I tend to repeat the seafood bowls here because of their good value for money. This time, I had the bluefin tuna toro bowl for 780 yen. We were chatting, so I didn't notice the time passing, but it took about 10 minutes for the food to be served. ■ Let's Dig In I quickly mixed the wasabi and soy sauce and dug in. The color of this bluefin tuna is really nice. The texture and flavor are great. And all of this for 780 yen... not bad at all! ■ Thank You for the Meal I'll definitely come back again. Despite its location, it's a nice hidden gem of a restaurant. Thank you for the meal. ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～【Revisit: April 2013】～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ After a long time, I had some work at the market. And when it comes to lunch... what do I think of? I remembered, it's time for a visit to Jonro. ■ As Usual... There are still many people who seem to be related to the market. It might be a bit intimidating for regular office workers to visit, but since it's an open restaurant, I confidently went in. ■ This Time... I was thinking of having curry or tempura... but whenever I come here, I feel like having seafood... it just feels like a waste not to have seafood here. So, I ordered the "Chef's Choice Seafood Bowl for 650 yen" from the top of the menu board. ■ Side Note While chatting with the waitress (who had a nice and skilled way of serving), she recommended the eggs at the front of the store. But having eggs with a seafood bowl... doesn't seem right. When I asked her, she mentioned that the seafood bowl comes with vinegared rice, but it can be changed to regular rice. However, for the authentic taste of the seafood bowl, vinegared rice is better. But I still wanted to try the eggs, so she mentioned they were available for takeout at 480 yen for a pack of 6. So, I ended up buying them (she was really good at recommending). I had the "Chef's Choice Seafood Bowl for 650 yen" and it was delicious. The miso soup was also tasty. The salad was just okay. ■ Thank You For this quality at this price, it's really delicious and reasonable. Looking around, I noticed that many people order dishes other than seafood. But next time, I might try the tempura or curry... since I have plans to visit the market again. A revisit is a must. Thank you for the meal. ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～【First Visit: October 2012】～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ The last of a 3-day series of work in the market area. This time, I discovered a hidden gem of a restaurant within the market itself. Jonro at Suisen Building 3F in Sapporo Central Wholesale Market. The location is... on the 3rd floor of the Fisheries Building at Sapporo Central Wholesale Market. It's not a place you would normally go to, so it's quite interesting. The restaurant seems like a staff canteen at first, but it's actually open to the public (laughs). They were operating normally. The restaurant's information states... We offer seasonal menus incorporating freshly auctioned seasonal ingredients and seafood. So, I decided to give it a try. When I went to place my order, there were quite a few menu options. They have a wide variety of seafood dishes like the Chef's Choice Seafood Bowl for 650 yen, Tekka Don for 650 yen... quite a variety. The menu really makes use of the fresh market ingredients. However, they also have other genres like the Large Sashimi Set Meal for 780 yen or the Ikura Fair for 800 yen... a really diverse seafood menu.

"In December 2014, it was lunchtime in this area and I found my favorite spot, so I decided to visit. Still wondering if it was okay to park here, I parked my car and headed to the 3rd floor without hesitation. I found my way straight to this place. It was not too crowded when I arrived, so I decided to go for the sashimi set meal with 7 varieties of sashimi, as this restaurant is located in the seafood section of the market. As I sat at the counter, I noticed another customer next to me who was exclaiming, 'This isn't half-size at all! I can't finish it!' while another customer, an older man, was eagerly asking for the same dish with a sparkle in his eyes. The young man serving us laughed and asked if we were okay, but we were too excited to care. The sashimi set was delicious, with a variety of fresh seafood and a light soy sauce-based seasoning. The next dish, the half-size pork bowl, turned out to be almost a full-size portion with plenty of rice and thinly sliced pork belly in a sweet and light sauce. It was a satisfying lunch that left me feeling full and content. Thank you for the meal. In August 2014, inspired by a review from the respected reviewer Tom, I decided to visit a dining hall located within the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market. I was feeling adventurous, so I decided to try the recommended dish, the tempura bowl. The dining hall was located on the 3rd floor of the seafood section, and the atmosphere was lively with high school baseball players chasing after a ball. When my tempura bowl arrived, I was surprised by the size of the dish - it was huge! The tempura was topped with a giant eel and overflowing with toppings, making it a bit challenging to eat. However, the eel was tender and flavorful, and the tempura was crispy and delicious. The rice was generously portioned, and the tempura toppings included onion, seaweed, and shiso leaf. The shrimp tempura was large and satisfying, while the seaweed tempura and shiso leaf tempura added a unique flavor to the meal. It was a filling and enjoyable lunch experience. Thank you for the meal. I couldn't resist the curiosity about the 'light meal section' that seemed to be connected by a partition to the main dining area. I decided to check it out and ordered an unsweetened iced coffee. The coffee arrived in a large glass, and I found it refreshing. The 'light meal section' was a cozy spot, and I felt at ease as I enjoyed my drink. Overall, it was a pleasant experience."

This is a dining hall located inside the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market. It is open to the public and operates from as early as 4:30 in the morning. The atmosphere may be a bit hard to find within the large market, but if you like the vibe, it's worth a visit. The "Chef's Choice Seafood Bowl" for 650 yen is recommended for lunch. It includes tuna, sweet shrimp, salmon, white fish, salmon roe, tamagoyaki, and shiitake mushrooms. The "Premium Tuna Toro Donburi" for 780 yen is also available during lunch hours from 9:00 to 13:30. Both dishes are modest in portion size for the price, but they have the authentic market dining hall feel. The sushi rice has a subtle vinegar flavor, and the salad and soup complement the meal well with a good balance of vegetables. There is also a produce market next door. Most customers seem to be market-related individuals. It's self-service, but the staff provides friendly and efficient service. Bon appétit!

The restaurant is located inside the fish market building, not outside as previously mistaken. It can be a bit crowded in the morning until around 11:00 am, but it is easier to visit later in the day. While the main customers are market workers, anyone can dine here. Orders are placed and paid for in advance, then you wait for your number to be called at your seat. The menu includes affordable options like simmered mackerel set for 500 yen with the option to add tamagoyaki. The restaurant offers a variety of seafood dishes as well as hearty options like ramen and chicken nanban set with generous portions. If you're a Sapporo local tired of touristy market food, take a step inside and give it a try.

Kurunosuke's review: The fish at the market is delicious, that's for sure! I contacted him with high expectations and confirmed how to get there, following through with the plan. But even before that, as expected from Aniki, he's a regular there and showed me around like it was his own place. From the timing to secret tips, it was our little secret. Aniki guided me to the 3rd floor of the seafood section, deep into the market, where there was a capsule enzyme room. It seemed like only staff members were there, not many tired people. Tom would probably get sucked in before eating. Finally, we found the place, checked it out, and planned to visit again later. The flow was cafeteria-style, order from the staff, pay in advance, get a number ticket, and wait to be called. The seating was surprisingly crowded, mostly insiders (99.9%, with 0.1% being Tom). Visitors from outside were not noticed much, but it seemed like a popular spot. I decided on the chef's choice seafood bowl, but the hearty tempura bowl had caught my attention from reviews. "Number 27, your hearty tempura bowl is ready!" My feelings at that moment were a mix of surprise and satisfaction. It came with miso soup and pickles, and the bowl was indeed hearty and reasonably priced at 550 yen. The tempura consisted of large shrimp, shiso leaves, seaweed, and a thick onion tempura covering the bowl. Each piece was generously sized and had a delightful texture. The sweet sauce soaked into the tempura and rice, leaving a refreshing aftertaste. The portion was large, but the meal was so enjoyable that it didn't seem to diminish. The tempura bowl was a rare find, and I savored every bite.

On September 22, 2013, I visited a fair with my wife, where free scallops were being distributed to the first 1000 people. We woke up early to secure our spot in line and managed to get our tickets. Feeling hungry, we decided to skip the event and headed to a nearby restaurant instead. Despite the unusual menu items like Loco Moco and Ankake Yakisoba, we were pleasantly surprised by how delicious they were. The Loco Moco had a juicy hamburger patty with a perfectly cooked egg, while the Ankake Yakisoba was flavorful with plenty of squid and scallops. We were impressed by the quality and taste of the food, and I would love to visit this restaurant again in the future.