I chose cheese katsuobushi, sujiko, and limited-time gyutan onigiri! I also had miso soup on the side. I came to Sapporo for sightseeing, but missed the chance to eat ramen or soup curry for various reasons. Just when I was wondering what to do, I found this onigiri shop. The freshly made warm onigiri was really delicious, and the miso soup had a rich flavor that was perfect for my tired body from walking. If you eat in, be sure to order it. It's a highly recommended item!

I also like bread, but I wanted to eat rice in the morning. I usually choose this for breakfast. It's great that they open at 8:00. On this day, I had a cheese and bonito rice ball. The rice ball was fluffy, so you have to eat it carefully or the rice will spill out. By the way, if you hold the film that comes with the rice ball while eating, it's less likely to spill. The person next to me was eating that way, and I thought, "I see!" When I put the rice ball in my mouth, the flavor of the rice spread. Yes, it's delicious after all! And then there was pork miso soup. The hot pork miso soup had a slight sweetness to it. It's a dish I would like to have even in the summer. It gives me energy for the day. Thank you for the meal!

Visited at 3.44 Sujiko Regular 750. Today, I commuted from the hotel again. When searching for breakfast, I was intrigued by this rice ball shop once again. Since it's near Odori Station, I decided to go there. Warm rice in the morning is the best! I still don't have a good sense of direction or where the shops are in the underground passageways centered around Odori Station. I keep looking at the overhead signs. I rely on my smartphone map to find this shop, but my stupid iPhone map can't even locate my current position... Just when I was in trouble, I looked up and found the shop. There were quite a variety of options on the menu at the counter. I didn't have time to leisurely decide, so I quickly ordered the Sujiko. When I calmly thought about it, 750 yen for a rice ball... ∑(ﾟДﾟ) While waiting at my seat, I looked it up and oh, they have a Salmon Cheese version as their specialty? Sounds delicious. I know it's not good to rush, but orz. It was ready in no time. A huge object wrapped in a sheet and placed on a plate! Is this the regular size? Well, it didn't fill me up, but it was too big. It's more than the size of two convenience store rice balls. The rice was warm, which was nice. However, was the rice ball too loose? It fell apart too easily. It required chopsticks-level skills. The Sujiko itself wasn't too salty, it had a nice texture, large grains, and a hint of saltiness like ikura. It was delicious, but my hands got sticky. And then, I needed some miso soup.

If you're looking for breakfast in Sapporo, I recommend Arinko. I went there at 8 am on a weekday. There were already about 3 people in line, and some were getting takeout. You can eat freshly made onigiri. It reminds me of the onigiri my mom used to hand me. The pork miso soup is also delicious. It's very comforting.

I generally like onigiri, but I especially love the onigiri from Hokkaido. The rice is delicious, and the seafood, agricultural, and livestock products unique to Hokkaido make the ingredients tasty. I was looking forward to visiting "Arinko" inside JR Sapporo Station during my trip to Sapporo this time. However... I found out that the "Arinko" JR Sapporo store I had visited several times in the past had closed at the end of September last year due to station renovations related to the extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen. It was disappointing as it was the flagship store of the chain. I ended up going to the same chain's store in the underground shopping area next to Odori Station. Although the temperature had exceeded 10 degrees Celsius that day and it felt quite spring-like, I wanted to avoid eating outdoors. I waited for a seat and used the eat-in option. Since I had a hearty breakfast at the hotel and also had a parfait at Yotsuba Dairy's cafe, I opted for a light lunch. I chose the cheese katsuobushi for 270 yen and the pork miso soup for 330 yen. My friend ordered the salmon cheese for 380 yen and the sujiko (salmon roe) for 750 yen. It was a bit surprising to see my friend not hesitate to order a 750 yen onigiri despite being on a trip. The cheese katsuobushi had a nice melted cheese texture due to the heat of the rice, and it was delicious. Rice and butter are a classic combination, but cheese worked well too. The pork miso soup with large chunks of ingredients was also tasty. My friend said their onigiri was worth the price. There is also a store in the new commercial facility "Sitatte" near Sapporo Station, which is even smaller than the store in Aurora Town. I hope that when the redevelopment of Sapporo Station is completed, the JR Sapporo store will come back with even more improvements.

I went to Ant Cafe in Aurora Town, the underground shopping area on Odori Street for breakfast. It was a bit hard to find the exact location since it's underground, but I finally arrived after checking the map in the underground area. I ordered the popular Cheese Katsuobushi Regular (270 yen), the limited-time only Gyutan (Beef Tongue) Regular (420 yen), and the Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup) Regular (330 yen) at the counter. I received a Pocky as it was Valentine's Day that day. The staff took my order at the counter and I waited inside the restaurant. The staff made the onigiri after taking the order. After a few minutes, my order was ready. I got two onigiri with seaweed strips, one with beef tongue and the other with cheese and katsuobushi. The beef tongue was diced and well-seasoned with salt, giving a crunchy texture. The rice was slightly warm and had a hint of sweetness. The seaweed was moist and a bit hard to bite through, but the taste was delicious. Next, I tried the Tonjiru, which had large pieces of pork, tofu, onions, potatoes, and carrots. It was also delicious. Finally, I tried the popular Cheese Katsuobushi, which was simple but tasty. It reminded me of the tuna mayo onigiri from convenience stores. I finished my meal feeling satisfied. It was a great breakfast.

Second breakfast in Sapporo. I decided not to go to touristy places after failing at Nijo Market the day before! I want to try local gourmet food loved by locals. I found this place called Koko Arinko, a rice ball shop. Since the nearest store from my hotel had mediocre reviews, I walked a bit to this store. Going down to the underground shopping area, I spotted a crowd of people. It's hard to find underground shops without GPS, but I managed to find it thanks to the crowd. Although it had just opened, there was already a line. Most of the people were locals getting their lunch. This looks promising. To avoid being indecisive at the store, I had already decided on my order beforehand. - Cheese Katsuobushi (local people's favorite) - Pork miso soup (highly recommended by locals) - Tamagoyaki (praised in reviews but not available yet) However, since there was no tamagoyaki, I changed it to Spam rice ball. After a short wait inside the store, my rice ball arrived. Wow! This rice ball is huge. And the Spam rice ball is also big. I've never seen such a giant Spam rice ball before. Who could be making these giant rice balls? As I take a bite, it's surprisingly fluffy. It's so fluffy that it feels like it might fall apart. And the rice is delicious. The hot rice, soft cheese, and soy sauce-flavored katsuobushi create a wonderful combination. I thought it was huge, but before I knew it, it was gone. An invisible rice ball. The miso soup is also piping hot and full of ingredients. It's satisfying and warms up my cold body after walking in the freezing Sapporo weather. Delicious. Can I eat another one? I decide to try the Spam rice ball. It's as big as half a block of tofu. Is there really tamagoyaki? When I flip it, the rice crumbles. It's still fluffy. It's so delicious that I end up finishing it. Even though I can eat it, it's still a bellyful. My stomach is full. Two were supposed to be too much, as mentioned in the reviews. Why did I bother doing my research? But I have no regrets. It would be too sad to only eat one of these delicious rice balls. If I were to stay for a few weeks, I'd be fine having this for breakfast every day. Local gourmet food truly is amazing. Thank you for the meal.

Located in Aurora Town, an underground shopping street directly connected to Odori Station in Sapporo, this onigiri specialty store is a popular spot for onigiri lovers in the city. The store has been around since 1995 and has expanded its locations over the years. I visited on a Sunday afternoon, and the place was bustling with families, couples, and young people. I ordered the Cheese and Bonito Flakes onigiri in regular size, along with a side of miso soup. The Cheese onigiri had a mild flavor with diced natural cheese and bonito flakes on top. The rice was nicely packed and had a soft texture. The Bonito Flakes onigiri had flaked salmon inside, which was flavorful and satisfying. I also tried the miso soup, which was a classic combination of pork, potatoes, carrots, and onions. The soup was delicious and hearty, perfect for a cold day. Additionally, I ordered a side of egg omelet and chicken stir-fry, which were both tasty and complemented the onigiri well. Overall, the onigiri at this store is filling and reasonably priced, making it a great option for a quick and satisfying meal. I would definitely recommend trying out different fillings and sizes to find your favorite combination.

I used to go there often, but visited after a long time. This shop is open half-day from 8:00 to 20:00 without holidays on weekends and holidays. Especially happy that they are open from early in the morning on Sundays and holidays. It is a shop that is familiar to locals, but has become famous for its "cheese katsuobushi". The shop is self-service and you can eat normally, but it is small so be careful with coats in winter. Today's order was: - Cheese katsuobushi regular (250 yen): The rice is fluffy and falls apart when you hold it. The cheese melts nicely and is very delicious. - Pork tamago (250 yen): It's like a spam onigiri, but the salty flavor and sweet egg match perfectly. People from Kansai may not like this sweet egg, but it has a Hokkaido-like taste that even children enjoy. - Miso soup (150 yen): A delicious miso soup with strong niboshi broth. The only ingredients are green onions and wakame, but I'm not a fan of wakame that hasn't been salted enough. The pork miso soup is also delicious, so please try it! [Overall impression]: It was my third meal of the day at 8:30 in the morning, so I just had one cheese katsuobushi, but I actually wanted another one and added a pork tamago later. It's so delicious that you just want to keep eating. Thank you for the meal!

The reviewer visited a small but popular restaurant near Sapporo Station. They were surprised by the size of the establishment but impressed by the constant line of customers. They tried freshly made sushi rolls and found them to be delicious, with a generous amount of filling and a soft texture. They also enjoyed the miso soup, which had a slightly sweet taste and included thick pork belly slices, onions, konjac, burdock, carrots, tofu, and a large piece of potato. The reviewer recommended both the sushi rolls and the miso soup, and mentioned that takeout was also available. Overall, they had a satisfying dining experience.

Today, for dinner after work alone, where should I go? Today, I had work in Ebetsu in the morning, and I had a little extra time in the morning at JR Sapporo Station. I was thinking about having breakfast at Arinko-san with onigiri, but I wasn't that hungry, so I decided not to. Let's go to Arinko now! The ally is in Aurora Town! It must have been about 15 years ago now? I remember going there once a week when it was located on the underground food floor of Showa Building directly connected to exit 1 of Odori Subway Station. I used to always get the Cheese Katsuobushi & miso soup almost every time. I love the original invention of Arinko, the regular Cheese Katsuobushi, and the classic miso soup, and also the 120 yen pickles that are worth coming just for. I sit in the back of the seat where the eel is lying down, in front of the TV. Soon, I am called and receive the set. It's just the right amount of volume since I ate too much for lunch. First, the classic miso soup, ah, this is it, this! It's undeniably delicious, the big tofu is also good. It's comforting. The two big potatoes that don't fall apart are a type of make-in, I would be happier if they were more crumbly. Next is the signature Cheese Katsuobushi onigiri, the rice is cooked just right, fluffy with air, the same level of perfection as always, incredibly delicious. The pickles are of such variety and tastiness that you wouldn't think they're only 120 yen. The quality and affordability of side menu items like tamagoyaki are also appealing. Well, it was delicious as always. Thank you for the meal! It's a hidden gem at night! I haven't been here for a while, but I re-recognized its deliciousness. I will definitely come back soon.

Long time no see, Arinko-san. After shopping at Marui, I felt like eating onigiri, so I stopped by. It's been a while. Of course, I had to have pork miso soup. I ordered: - Mentaiko onigiri for 250 yen - Pork miso soup for 300 yen The mentaiko was plentiful, and the rice was warm. There's nothing quite like a warm onigiri. The pork miso soup was also full of ingredients as always. Delicious! This pork miso soup never disappoints. It was perfect for a quick meal before heading off to do something else. It was so tasty. Thank you for the meal! (╹◡╹)

During my visit to Sapporo on 22/05/03, I had lunch consisting of "Tarako Jumbo 410 yen, Tonjiru 300 yen, and Tamagoyaki 180 yen". It had been 1 year and 4 months since I last visited the city of Sapporo. The purpose of my visit was to watch a live performance by the pop pianist "Harami-chan"! Excited, I made my way to the Hokkaido Shimbun Hall. However, I couldn't fight on an empty stomach. So, I went down to the underground shopping area and visited my family's favorite restaurant. I ordered... my daughter's favorite Tarako, my wife's favorite Tamagoyaki, and my favorite Tonjiru, with love from the whole family. The order was delivered in just 5 minutes (surprisingly fast). As I was in a hurry, I appreciated the quick service. The Tarako onigiri was moist and delicious, with the jumbo size providing a satisfying meal. The warm Tonjiru was perfect for the chilly weather today, and the generous ingredients were a nice touch. The slightly sweet Tamagoyaki was also good. I quickly finished my meal. Thank you for the delicious food. My stomach was now full and satisfied. Off to the advance merchandise sale! Just a little too high in calories... Next time, I'll order a bit less.

I had lunch at Arinco and ordered the Salmon Cheese Jumbo Onigiri, Cheese Okaka, and Tonjiru. Arinco always has consistently delicious food no matter which location you go to. It was a great meal! Thank you♪(*・ω・人)

I felt like eating pork miso soup. So, I went to Ant Cafe. I also ordered my favorite potato salad. As for onigiri, I think I'll go with the shiso flavor. But then I noticed the crab mayo, which I also want to try. However, two onigiri might be too much, so I decided to skip it. While waiting for my order at the table, I heard my number being called and went to pick it up. Let's see the pork miso soup. Oh, it's sweet. The meat is thick, and the ingredients are large. This is good. The potato salad is also sweet. Why is that? The onigiri has a consistent taste. The rice is a bit firm. I want to try the crab mayo before it runs out.

There is an onigiri shop located about a two-minute walk from Odori Station on the Sapporo City Subway in Sapporo. In Sapporo, there is also Arinko (I think the shop at Sapporo Station is the main store, but it closed due to Shinkansen construction) and Onigiri Meshi in Susukino. Perhaps because it's in the northern region, the warm onigiri here is perfect for a late-night snack or breakfast. This time, I tried the bonito cheese onigiri. It has a perfect balance and is nice and warm. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I have visited Arinko-san many times before. It is a representative onigiri shop in Hokkaido, right? I hadn't posted anything before, so I'm uploading now. Yesterday, I had my usual favorite, Pork Tamago, and the limited-time Crab Mayo. Both were big and reliably delicious. Each shop also has special menu items, so I want to try them all. Thank you for the meal.

There are several famous onigiri shops in Sapporo, but it seems that Arinko has the longest history. I became hooked after trying their Tamago Katsuobushi onigiri in the past. Onigiri is often called the soul food of the Japanese people, and I love Arinko for serving freshly made onigiri with a slightly salty taste. The rice is fluffy, making it a great choice for when you're feeling a bit peckish or want something light to eat. I also recommend trying their seasonal Crab onigiri!

Today, I think there are many people who have received their salaries. Well, for national civil servants, it's the 18th of this month, right? For local civil servants, maybe the 21st? But for my company, it's still a while away. So, I'm starting to feel a bit tight on money (crying). At times like this, why not visit here for a satisfying meal for both the heart and stomach (laughs). Oh, it's nothing. I happened to see this place when I was looking for a soba restaurant that appeared in just 2 minutes after ordering. If you walk briskly, you'll arrive in about 5 minutes from the Toho Line Odori Station platform, so it's nice to be close to the station. And it's in the underground shopping area, so you don't even have to go outside. What should I eat? I looked at the menu online, and "sujiko" looks good, but the price... (laughs). Since I'm tight on money, I'll go with "tamago katsuobushi" with "tonjiru" and maybe a boiled egg. The total payment was 630 yen. Anyway, let's sit at a table. The white miso pork soup has pork belly, onions, burdock root, carrots, tofu, and a big potato. It's quite sweet, but then comes the shichimi pepper. The freshly made fluffy onigiri has a well-balanced saltiness, and it's just delicious (laughs). The plentiful umeboshi in the onigiri is great. And the hard-boiled egg is seasoned just right, and it's delicious. The refined salt wrapped in paper is also appreciated (laughs). It's been a while since I've had a boiled egg with salt sprinkled on it... so good (laughs). The onigiri here is always delicious, right? Eating something like this makes convenience store onigiri... (omitted). I'll visit again soon (laughs). Thank you for the meal.

I visited in the morning on a weekday. I had the seating area in the back to myself, so I ate there. I had the tuna and salmon onigiri. The onigiri had a satisfying texture, and I feel like I can work hard all day if I eat it before heading to work. I would like to visit again.