Sea urchin bowl♪ It says "market price" next to it, and also "3080 yen, not the mini size!" The fact that the bowl is made of plastic makes it look a bit cheap. But considering the price, the portion size is good. Now, as for the taste...hmm...I'm getting a slight artificial taste, seriously? I wonder why. Disappointing.

When I went to buy a shochu glass at Otaru Kitaichi Glass, I noticed a shop across the street with a delicious smell of grilled shellfish. I decided to go in and my son wanted to eat surf clam sashimi and my wife wanted to eat Yubari melon. Both were purchased. The surf clam sashimi was incredibly delicious, sweet, crunchy, and packed with the flavor of the shellfish. The Yubari melon was so sweet and juicy, it made me wonder if melons could be this delicious. Although it's primarily a souvenir shop, we were very satisfied.

I wandered around Otaru trying different foods. I visited a place with a large seating area where they grilled seafood at the storefront. I bought two scallops and a plate of four sea urchins. It cost a little over 2,000 yen. I received a number tag, then waited at my seat until the food was brought to me. The scallops were so sweet and delicious! The sea urchins with butter were also really tasty! The staff even cut the scallops and sea urchins for me. It was great to have them grilled right in front of me!

After having a quick lunch at the "Kitano Donburiya Takinami Shokudo" restaurant, we went for sightseeing in Otaru. We saw the Otaru Canal and then strolled along Sakaimachi Street. While exploring, we came across a shop selling grilled seafood, cut fruits, and juices. It seemed like a typical touristy shop, but they offered takeout options. I bought live grilled oysters for myself (2 for 1,200 yen) and melon juice for my daughter (400 yen). The oysters were not as big as I expected, and I felt that 1,200 yen was quite expensive. They were tasty nonetheless, but I remember having them for a cheaper price in Matsushima last year. (2018/11)

I added extra sea urchin to my sea urchin bowl. For some reason, it had low ratings but I think it had good value for money. Thank you for the meal.

I really wanted to eat scallops soy sauce butter grilled. While strolling in Otaru with that thought in mind, I found it. I don't usually eat scallops, so I didn't have any particular feelings about whether it would be delicious or not, but when I actually ate it, it was really good. Looking forward to the next visit.

After leaving the music box shop, we walked along Sakaimachi Street filled with tourists towards the Otaru Canal. Along the way, we bought souvenirs from places like RotaO and Rokkatei, and decided to take a short break somewhere. We stumbled upon a shop where an older lady was boiling white corn outside, but it wasn't ready yet. So we gave up on the corn and instead, we found cups of melon displayed in a glass case. We bought one for 500 yen each. The melon was cut into large pieces, perfectly ripe, with juicy and sweet flesh. It was delicious! Melons always remind me of the famous Yubari melons from Hokkaido. As we enjoyed the melon, we noticed a cardboard box with the words "Miyazaki Melon" written on it. Melons from anywhere are delicious, aren't they? Thank you for the meal!

The grilled dishes at the storefront were delicious! However, the sea urchin being sold at the back of the store had very poor value for money. Walking around Otaru, you'll find glass shops, music box stores, Rokkatei confectionery, souvenir shops, and more lined up along the streets. Just strolling along these streets is enjoyable. At lunchtime, I decided to visit Uroko Shokai, a shop selling grilled dishes. I tried their large shrimp skewers (3 pieces for 1200 yen), which were sweet and delicious. The extra-large scallop skewer for 1000 yen was soft and flavorful. The seafood jumbo skewer for 600 yen (with squid, scallop, and tsubugai) was also tasty, despite being frozen for BBQ. I also tried half of a fresh corn (around 600 yen), which was sweet and tasty. While these were all a bit pricey due to being in a tourist area, they were delicious. However, the fresh Hokkaido sea urchin (1 piece for 6264 yen) was a disappointment. It was dry on the surface, lacked any fishy smell, and had a rich flavor, but selling a dry food item for over 6000 yen is unacceptable. This was the worst value for money item I've encountered in recent years, as similar sea urchins can be found in supermarkets for around 1980 yen. Thank you for the meal.

In April 2016, I visited Otaru, a town I love. I was planning to go to a robatayaki restaurant for more drinks, but sudden rain and strong wind made me change my plans. I found an open restaurant with a long table full of seafood. When I asked the staff if they had beer, they said they serve it in plastic cups. I chose two skewers for snacks, scallops and shrimp. The scallops were sweet and the sweet and savory sauce was delicious. However, the shrimp was not so great. It was quite cold inside the restaurant, making it difficult to enjoy the beer. When I asked to use the restroom, they told me they didn't have one and suggested I go to the nearby LeTAO. Overall, it was a bit tough to enjoy the beer at this restaurant. Thank you for the meal! ✿ฺ(๑´ڡ`๑)✿ฺ.

I went to Otaru and while I was eating my way through the town, I noticed a shop across from the fried chicken shop that was selling various items. So, after eating, I approached the shop. There, alongside corn, I saw cut melons being sold. They had the famous red-fleshed "Yubari melon" as well as another type of melon with even higher sugar content than Yubari melon. After some thought, I chose the one with higher sugar content. It's a high-quality melon that I don't eat even once a year. As expected, the sweetness was strong and the melon had a melt-in-your-mouth texture. It was truly excellent!

Otaru is great! You can enjoy a variety of seafood and find plenty of souvenirs at reasonable prices. It's a relaxing town with a lot to offer. Unfortunately, the weather was not great during my recent visit, but it was still nice to explore the Otaru Canal shopping street. I had some delicious ramen for lunch and then tried to find the scallops I enjoyed before. I finally found a place that grilled them outside, so I ordered a set with oysters. The ordering process was a bit confusing, so it might be better for beginners to ask for help. The food was fresh and tasty, with scallops priced at 400 yen each and oysters at 300 yen. I'll try to find a place with a simpler ordering system next time!

[First Visit] During my stroll in Otaru in July 2013, I visited this shop. I wanted to try some buttered potatoes, which I hadn't eaten yet on my Hokkaido trip. Among the various types of potatoes, I had been curious about the "Inca no Mezame," so I ordered that. There were also plenty of seafood options, and they would bake it for you and bring it out. There were also many souvenirs available! Finally, the eagerly awaited buttered potatoes arrived!!... or so I thought, but the appearance was somehow different from what I had imagined. It definitely looked like cheese on top, not butter. I was a bit surprised, but I thought maybe this was how it was supposed to be... and I continued eating. (There were no photos on the menu.) Upon closer inspection of the menu, it turns out that what I was served was not "buttered potatoes" but "potato cheese grill." By the way, I never did find out if the potatoes were actually "Inca no Mezame." I think the staff may have made a mistake, especially since there was only one other group of customers in the shop. However, the "potato cheese grill" was actually very delicious (laughs).

This is a shop located along Sakaimachi Dori, which is considered to be the center of Otaru tourism. As we were walking from the Otaru Canal for sightseeing, we noticed a crowd of people. The center of it was the Kinshokai shop. They had a variety of our favorite seafood on display, and it seemed like they would grill it right there on the spot. We were eager to try it, but there were many Chinese tourists pushing in from the side, being noisy and rude, so we decided to leave without eating anything. Later, while shopping at another store, we realized that my father and sister were missing... Soon after, we received a message saying "Dad and I are eating scallops together!" We hurried back to Kinshokai and found my father and sister enjoying their grilled seafood outside the shop. Feeling a bit hungry, my mother and I joined them. I ordered scallops and oysters. There were tables at the back where you could stand and eat. By the time my order was ready, my father had already ordered and was enjoying his grilled seafood. He had botan shrimp, crab, and scallops. Everything was fresh and delicious, especially the scallops which were sweet and flavorful after being grilled. Shortly after, my order arrived, and I enjoyed the scallops the most. The prices were around 300 yen for oysters and 500 yen for the rest. It may seem a bit expensive compared to other places in Hokkaido, but considering the atmosphere and location in a tourist spot, it was worth it. However, I found the prices of the seafood inside the shop to be a bit high. If you're looking to buy souvenirs, I recommend going to the market outside the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market (a market for tourists) as the transportation time was faster there.

Visited on October 12, 2022. - Cut Melon: 800 yen Rin Shokai Sakaimachi Store (Cut Melon) 0134-31-2565 5-25 Sakaimachi, Otaru City, Hokkaido https://tabelog.com/hokkaido/A0106/A010601/1034465/

Located about a 10-minute walk from Minami-Otaru Station, this shop offers a wide range of seafood and fruit menu items. I intended to hydrate with fruit juice but ended up getting intrigued by the White Corn, so I purchased that as well. The White Corn had a crisp texture and a slightly vegetable-like taste, but it was incredibly sweet. Honestly, it was sweeter than the Yubari Melon Juice. While the Yubari Melon Juice had the flavor and sweetness of melon, I couldn't help but feel that I should have consumed them in a different order. Pure White Corn... 400 yen (tax included) Yubari Melon Juice... 600 yen (tax included)

This is a gift I received, "Salmon and Salmon Roe Pickled in Miso" from Otaru's "Urokoya" shop. It was priced around 390 yen each at a store selling processed products. I will have it for dinner tonight. When I opened the pack, I could see salmon, miso, and salmon roe. The salmon pieces are quite large, but I think smaller ones would be better. The salt content is high, but considering the shelf life, it's understandable. It might taste good with rice porridge. Thank you for the meal.