I visited to buy lunch. It had been about 2 years and 9 months since my last visit. This time, I ordered the "Cheese Menchi Katsu Bento." They make it after you order, so you can enjoy it fresh. The menchi katsu is big and delicious, with cheese inside. The taste is also very good. I would like to come back again. Thank you for the meal! 🎵

"April 2020 First Visit" The familiar "株式会社 ＦＯＯＤ ＣＯＬＬＥＣＴ" which operates the famous "Naruto-ya" known for its half-fried chicken and Zangi, has opened a takeout-only yakitori shop. Located adjacent to the main store of "Naruto-ya" (Asasato Main Store), in fact, it is connected to the same building, and orders can also be placed from the Naruto-ya side. At the same time, although it is a takeout-only establishment, you can also enjoy the menu inside Naruto-ya, so it feels like a store within a store of Naruto-ya. The most notable feature is the incredibly low price of 90 yen per skewer, while many takeout shops are in the range of around 100 yen, making it exceptionally affordable. This time, I ordered all salt-flavored skewers: two each of pork, chicken tenderloin, chicken skin, chicken tail, and gizzard. - Pork Skewer (Salt): ★★★ The volume and taste are fine, but if there was a bit more fat attached, it would be closer to three and a half stars. - Chicken Tenderloin Skewer (Salt): ★★ The taste is not bad, but there is a slight lack of volume, perhaps due to the uniform price of 90 yen. - Chicken Skin Skewer (Salt): ★★ There are volume issues, and the cooking method for this part seems to be a bit off. - Chicken Tail Skewer (Salt): ★★ This was the most disappointing. While there are no volume or taste issues, the bones are left in during the cutting process, making it uncomfortable to eat while removing the bones. - Gizzard Skewer (Salt): ★★★ It would be nice if there was a bit more volume, but overall it is satisfactory. As for the cooking method mentioned with the chicken skin, the completely frozen ingredients are first thawed in hot oil after ordering, and then grilled on a grill. Therefore, the chicken skin skewer, for example, ends up more like fried chicken skin on a skewer rather than traditional yakitori, which is a bit difficult to describe. In short, they seem to stock cheap frozen skewer ingredients for commercial use, thaw them by frying, and then grill them. However, it is a bit concerning why they don't use a microwave for thawing, whether it's a taste issue or a matter of convenience. If it is nearby, it may be good for casual use, but it may not be worth specifically seeking out, in my personal opinion.

I visited a bento shop connected to a Naruto shop to buy lunch. It seems like they cook the food at the Naruto shop, as there was no one inside the bento shop. I ordered the "Fried Oyster Bento" and they brought it to the parking lot for me, which was a nice service. I moved to a different location and enjoyed the meal right away! The fried oysters were freshly made and delicious. It's been a while since I had such tasty fried oysters! I felt like having more of them. Next time, I want to take out some yakitori! Thank you for the meal٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

I visited for lunch. They don't pre-make their meals, so the staff said they can make any bento in just 5 minutes. I ordered the "Cheese Menchi Katsu Bento." They brought it to my car, which was convenient. The freshly made menchi katsu was delicious, especially with the cheese inside. They have a variety of menu options, so I want to go back again. Thank you for the meal!

In November 2016, I tried the pork skewer bento (with sauce) for 420 yen, chicken skewers for 90 yen, and pork cartilage meatballs for 90 yen at a takeout-only yakitori and bento shop. It seems to be affiliated with the nearby Naruoto restaurant. They don't pre-make the food, so you have to wait a bit for them to cook it after you order. Since I can't go all the way to Hakodate, I decided to get the pork skewer bento to satisfy my cravings. Since there weren't many customers, they let me choose how much fat I wanted on the meat, which was a nice touch since I don't like fatty meat. The thick-cut pork belly didn't have any unpleasant smell and tasted great with the sauce-soaked rice. I also bought some skewers for snacking, but they were a bit disappointing as they lacked a nice sear on the outside. The chicken pieces were thinly sliced and there were plenty on each skewer, but the presentation wasn't the best. The cartilage meatballs had a nice texture and a hint of ginger, but I think they would have been better with some sauce. Overall, the pork in the bento was good, and the friendly service from the energetic motherly figure made the experience enjoyable. Thanks for the meal!

Today I came to buy yakitori. I bought chicken skewers, pork skewers, and chicken skin all with sauce. It's a reasonable price at 90 yen. The sauce was a bit salty, but it might be fine when eaten with rice. It was delicious. In the shopping center in Asari, I usually go to the nearby Naru to-ya or Yoshinoya, but I had never been here before. I felt like eating a bento today, so I decided to try it for the first time. I ordered the chicken skewer bento. You can choose between sauce and salt for the flavor. I like sauce, so I chose that. They grill the skewers after you order. The freshly grilled chicken skewers were delicious! It's simple with just skewers and rice, but I was completely satisfied. I've never tried the famous yakitori bento in Hakodate, but is it similar to this? I would like to try and compare them.

I feel like eating not just pork skewers but also chicken skewers. I went to buy another dish for dinner. There are more shops around here compared to when I used to live here. The meat is small, but at 90 yen each, it's cheap. If it's cooked, you can take it home right away. It was tightly wrapped to prevent warmth and dryness. I warmed it up a little more in a fish grill just before eating. It's easier and more convenient to buy a little bit of offal like this rather than skewering it yourself.

The neighboring Narutoya restaurant was full, so I asked the staff for a recommendation and they suggested the Zangi bento. I ordered it and they offered to deliver it to my car in 10 minutes. The Zangi bento was delicious, similar to Narutoya's, but the meat was slightly smaller.

Welcome! Located in Otaru City, Asari district, along Route 5, there is a bento shop next to the Narutoya Asari main store, surrounded by daily shopping. As I walked in, there was nothing in the warm case in front of me. "Welcome~♪" A cute girl with glasses popped up from the back. Since they had just opened, they weren't prepared yet. There were bento menus on the wall, and they highly recommended the chicken dishes. It turns out you can go back and forth to the neighboring store. They suggested the skewered bento, but when it comes to Naruto, well... They said they would bring it to the car when it's ready, so I waited in front of my car, soaking up the sun on a makeshift chair outside. So, I got the fried chicken bento. It was quite large with 5 pieces of fried chicken, side dishes, and rice. The crispy coating covered the juicy and tender meat with a hint of ginger flavor and light seasoning. The cabbage side dish was dressed and had a soft texture. The pickled radish was crunchy and made a nice sound. They also had a yakitori bento similar to Hasegawa's, so I might try that next time. Although it was delicious, this bento was quite expensive. Thank you for the meal.

On July 23, 2015, it was cloudy and I was on a holiday. Today, I went on a drive with my beloved dog. We decided to visit Otaru, a place I love because it has the sea. We stopped by the nearby Narutou Honpo store and bought some deep-fried half chicken, which my son loves, as a souvenir. After receiving a receipt with a number written on it, we were told it would take about 10 minutes. Since I had my dog waiting outside, I stepped out of the store for a while. I noticed that next door was a yakitori restaurant, and the owner came out and gave me a menu pamphlet. She asked if my dog was a baby, but I told her he was already 10 years old. The menu had all skewered items for 90 yen each, including my favorite motsu skewer. I decided to have some motsu skewers for my evening drink. I ordered 8 skewers with salt seasoning. The owner mentioned that they would bring the food to me when it's ready. I went back to the Narutou store, but my number had not been called yet. There were many people with dogs, and my dog was barking embarrassingly. The owner kindly offered to bring the food to me when it's ready. I wondered if the two places were related. The menu pamphlet mentioned that you can also enjoy the food inside the Narutou store. When I got back home, I enjoyed the motsu skewers for my evening drink. The skewers were delicious, especially the chicken gizzard at the top. It was crunchy and tasty with the right amount of salt. I also enjoyed the egg yolk, which had a great texture. Each skewer had 5 different parts, all of which were crunchy. I realized that I didn't need to order 8 of the same skewers since they all tasted similar. They also had other skewers like tongue, chicken, meatball, pork gizzard, chicken skin, pork soft bone, and meatball. Additionally, they offered bento boxes, rice bowls, curry, and side dishes ranging from 400 yen to 650 yen, which were all reasonably priced. Thank you for the delicious meal!

At first, I was curious about the restaurant next door, which serves a variety of skewers at a reassuring price of 90 yen each. They also have a good selection of bento boxes. What's great is that you can enjoy freshly grilled skewers. Recently, I've been getting the pork skewer bento (410 yen) with 1-2 extra skewers for 500-590 yen. I always order them with salt, and the seasoning is just right with the perfect amount of fat. The bento is simple, with rice in a styrofoam container topped with 3 skewers, but it tastes much better than convenience store bentos. I can't go there every day, but whenever I pass by during lunch, I make sure to stop by. Sometimes, I even get some for dinner to enjoy at home. There are many places to get grilled chicken to go, but this place is my favorite.

"I bought two Jumbo Pork Skewers (with sauce & salt) for 500 yen each, totaling 1,000 yen at a festival event. I believe skewers are the best match for beer, so I decided to get the Jumbo Pork Skewers. They come with four thick slices of pork belly, and since it's an event, the price is a bit high. But, you can't go wrong with meat and beer together, right? The taste is delicious for sure. Picture it - ice-cold beer with pork skewers. Both the sauce and salt flavors are good, but I think I prefer the salt. Let's enjoy the event!"

These days, I have been working overtime a lot, so today I had a bento box from Migi which I ate as dinner at the office. It was a mix fry bento with plenty of fried food - 2 pieces of horse mackerel fry, 2 pieces of oyster fry, and 2 pieces of shrimp fry. The rice was served separately, and the portion was just right for a woman but might not be enough for a man. I personally wanted a bit more rice, but luckily a colleague who eats less gave me some of theirs, so I was satisfied. The oysters were plump and delicious, the shrimp fry was a bit thin but considering the cost, it was acceptable. The horse mackerel fry had a slight fishy smell but the flesh was thick and fluffy. The chicken minced cheese that my junior ordered also had a good volume. When you feel like eating a lot of fried food, Migi is the best choice. They offer a variety of bento types, so you won't get bored. I always end up ordering the mix fry bento, but I want to try the minced meat next time! However, I ended up feeling too full and got sleepy while continuing to work. Thank you for the moment of happiness. It was a delicious meal - thank you!

Moving from Otaru to Sapporo, around Asari it becomes noon. I slip into a parking lot where several Hokuren shops are gathered along Route 5. I visit "Migi," a shop operated by "Naruto-ya," which offers grilled chicken, bento boxes, and side dishes. The shop is mainly for takeout, but you can also eat in at the adjacent "Naruto-ya." I ask the friendly mother for a "Chicken Skewer Bento Box (salt flavor) @440 (tax included)." The interior of the shop is quite hot due to the charcoal fire. The mother kindly offers to bring the food to my car since it's too hot inside. After a wait of 8 minutes in the scorching heat of over 30 degrees, the mother rushes to my car. Upon opening the lid, I see finely chopped seaweed sprinkled on top of the rice. The grilled chicken skewers are placed on top, with small cuts of pickled daikon in the corner. I enjoy the meal in my car. The chicken meat is tender, defrosted and charcoal-grilled upon order. The salt flavor on the rice is a bit lacking. The grilled chicken skewers are priced at 90 yen each, which feels worth it. I am satisfied with the amount of rice in this reasonably priced bento box. I am curious about the curry on the menu. Thank you for the meal.