[Ramen Adventure: Stand SOBA-nagara at Sapporo] Good morning! When asked, "Is there no spring chrysanthemum tempura?" it can be irritating! But there is a behind-the-scenes story of lingering trauma that makes one teary-eyed, but customers are just innocently asking. Lately, I have achieved enlightenment and can explain easily and skillfully, so please wait until I can say that. - Stand SOBA-nagara opens at 8 am, closes when sold out, with daily changing tempura toppings available. Today, there is a special topping festival for 100 yen, including squid tempura, pickled ginger tempura, croquette, and a secret preparation of minced fish and large leaf that didn't go well this time. - Check out at Richmond Hotel Sapporo Station at 12:00. Despite the usual check-out time being 11:00, as a longtime member, I get a free 1-hour extension (laughs). In the not too hot early summer weather of Sapporo, I head to the Sapporo Clock Tower, jokingly called one of Japan's top three disappointing tourist spots. Then, I aim for the business model of "closes when sold out," Stand SOBA-nagara. Unfortunately, the curry menu is out of stock, but they had pickled ginger as a topping. I had the vegetable tempura soba with crispy green onions. It was a harmonious blend of flavors. Thank you for the meal. More than the defeat last night, I'm preoccupied with how to get my hands on Nikka Whisky Special... my mind is full (laughs). - Stand SOBA-nagara Genre: Standing soba, udon, noodle dishes Access: Sapporo Municipal Subway Odori Station, Exit 1 Address: 5 Showa Building, B1F, Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042 (Map) Nearby: Gourmet information posted on Gurunavi Information posted on May 25, 2023.

It was a weekday afternoon around 1:00 PM and there were seats available at the counter, which was nice. I ordered kake soba, ham cutlet, and inari sushi. I handed over 500 yen and my food was served right away. The broth was a bit lacking in depth, which is common with standing soba shops. The soba noodles were dynamic, measuring an impressive 50cm in length. The ham cutlet was soft and fluffy, soaking up the broth and becoming mellow with the oil seeping out. There was plenty of chopped green onions, and the inari sushi was delicious too! I slurped it all up in one go. The bowl was still hot, showing that it had been preheated. It was a fantastic meal, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

One of the holy sites of Odori Lunch, conveniently located in the basement of the Showa Building directly connected to Exit 1 of Odori Station. Here is my favorite standing soba shop in Sapporo (the second is Sobanoryogoku in front of the JR Shin-Sapporo Station ticket gate, and the close third is Hino De Soba). Visited outside of peak hours, with only 2 other customers present. Ordered the most popular Vegetable Tempura Soba, placed the payment on the counter. The price has increased by 50 yen to 500 yen since half a year ago, and the Special, which was previously unchanged, has gone up by 100 yen to 600 yen. Understandable in these times. Quickly warmed the bowl, added the soba noodles from the bag, poured the soba broth, topped with vegetable tempura, added some green onions. The serving was quick and impressive! The aroma from the soba broth was enticing, added a sprinkle of ichimi togarashi, and let's eat! The soba broth was dark but had a sweet, flavorful taste from the dashi. The crispy vegetable tempura soaked in the broth had a delightful texture and paired well with the noodles. The oil from the tempura blended with the soba broth, enhancing the flavor even more. After finishing the soba, the remaining green onions and broth were also delicious. It was a truly delicious meal! Thank you for the feast! Later that evening, I recommended this place to a standing sushi shop from Tokyo that recently opened in Sapporo. It's rare to find standing soba shops in Sapporo, so I made sure to recommend this one.

The day before Golden Week, around 2 pm on a weekday, I visited a soba restaurant located in the basement food court directly connected to the Odori subway station. The restaurant had a standing counter where about 5 people could line up. I was the only customer, and there were two female staff members preparing to close up the very small kitchen. I ordered the Vegetable Tempura Soba with extra noodles (500 yen + 100 yen) and paid in advance. The soba noodles were thin and brown in color, similar to what you would find in a food court. The broth was a dark, mildly sweet flavor and served piping hot. The vegetable tempura was large, with plenty of chopped green onions on top. While I wasn't expecting much from a quick and cheap standing soba restaurant, I do wish they had provided some tissues on the counter.

The other day, I visited the famous standing soba restaurant Nagara, located a 3-minute walk from Odori Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway. This restaurant has managed to uphold the reputation of Hiroshi Narahara in the standing soba world, and it's easy to see why. Hiroshi Narahara, a right-handed batter and infielder from Shiraoka City, Saitama Prefecture, has a background in baseball starting from a young age. He excelled in high school and university baseball, eventually being drafted by the Seibu Lions in 1990. Throughout his professional baseball career, he played for the Seibu Lions and later the Nippon Ham Fighters. Despite some ups and downs, he left a mark in the Japanese baseball scene.

I was looking forward to having tempura egg and squid tempura, but unfortunately they didn't have tempura egg. I ordered the moon-viewing soba for 400 yen and added squid tempura for 150 yen as a topping. The boiled soba was served quickly after being boiled, with a soft texture and rich dipping sauce. The squid tempura was thick and tender, possibly made from Mongolian squid. This restaurant had been closed for a while, so I'm glad they reopened. Next time, I definitely want to try the tempura egg. (March 2023)

I went to "Nagara" for a quick lunch break. It's a standing soba shop that is fast and inexpensive. I arrived a bit early for lunch, but they were already quite busy. Unfortunately, my favorite kitsune soba was sold out, so I settled for simple kake soba and a wakame onigiri. The soba noodles were slightly thicker and soft, and the onigiri was a perfect size to eat with the soba. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

On December 26, 2022 (Monday), I had lunch at Tsukimisoba. The prices are affordable for those of us on a tight budget. Unfortunately, the vegetable tempura was sold out. The location of the restaurant is in Sapporo, Hokkaido, at Showa Building B1F, 5 Odori West. You can reach them at 011-221-4333. They are open from 8:00 to 15:00 on Mondays and Fridays, and from 8:00 to 20:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. They are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and do not have a parking lot. This standing soba shop in Sapporo's Nishi 20-chome area is quite good. They serve delicious food like salt ramen, soy sauce ramen, miso ramen, chuka soba, and tantanmen. #Nagara #StandingSoba #Hokkaido #Sapporo #SapporoNishi20Chome #DeliciousOnes #JinMiura #NisekoOnsenClub #LoveHotSprings #EverydayIsRamenDay #LoveSoba #Soba #RamenLover #SaltRamen #SoySauceRamen #MisoRamen #ChukaSoba #Tantanmen #HokkaidoLovers #ErikaHaraSupportPageGroup #GO_ERIKA

Waking up in the early morning atmosphere with snow piled up. I skip breakfast on purpose. After clearing the snow off my car, I get in with a cold body. Heading to work. Just when I finally warm up inside the car, I arrive at the company parking lot and it's also covered in snow... A common experience for commuting by car in Hokkaido. However, there is one thing to look forward to. Eating soba here. There are various menu options, recommendations, and posters, but you need to muster up your energy after the day off. So, I order loudly, "Special, please!" And that's how the week begins.

Located in a convenient location directly connected to the No. 1 exit of Odori Station and in the basement of Showa Building. Today, I didn't have much of an appetite. However, I thought I might be able to eat the soba noodles here. In my opinion, this standing soba noodle shop is the most delicious in Sapporo (with the second being Ryogoku at JR Shin-Sapporo Station ticket gate, and a close third being Hino-de Soba). Around 12:30 on a weekday, I was fortunate to secure a counter seat without waiting, keeping the quiet end of the counter. I ordered the most popular vegetable tempura soba, placed the payment on the counter, and the dish was served quickly. The soba noodles were quickly prepared, warmed, topped with vegetable tempura, sprinkled with green onions, and served with a flavorful dipping sauce. The aroma coming from the soba dipping sauce was inviting, and I felt like I could eat even without much appetite. I sprinkled a bit of red pepper on top and started eating. The soba dipping sauce had a rich, sweet taste despite its dark appearance, and it paired well with the noodles. The crispy vegetable tempura soaked in the sauce added a nice texture and flavor to the dish. The oil from the tempura blended into the dipping sauce, making it even more delicious as I ate. After finishing the meal, the remaining green onions and dipping sauce were still tasty. It was a delicious meal! Thank you for the meal! The restaurant was full with waiting customers, so I couldn't take photos of the menu or side dishes like boiled eggs. If you're interested, you can refer to my previous visit where there were no other customers.

When you're short on time, standing soba noodles are convenient. Try this place instead of Hinode. I ordered kitsune soba for 400 yen with an egg. I usually get a raw egg, but a boiled egg was the same price, so I tried it. The soba was soft and a bit cheap. The broth was a bit strong. The fried tofu absorbed the flavor well. The boiled egg was firm. It's easy to eat quickly, so it's convenient.

I stopped by before drinking at Susukino. When I was in Tokyo, it was common to have soba before drinking, but since coming here, soba restaurants are scarce, so this was a rare treat. The smell of soba broth started stimulating my stomach as I approached the shop. I initially thought of ordering the kake or tsukimi soba for something light, but once I sat at the counter, I felt that wouldn't be enough, so I ended up ordering the vegetable tempura soba. I love the tempura here because it's not greasy. The soba itself has a unique texture that you can only experience while standing and eating. I can easily eat 3-4 servings and enjoy it. Satisfied with the delicious standing soba, I'm heading straight to the drinking scene now!

I visited a standing soba shop located in the basement of a building along the main street in September 2022. It was a bit isolated in the hallway, so I hesitated at first. I ordered the vegetable tempura soba. It was served quickly. The broth was rich, and the soba was delicious. The vegetable tempura was a bit hard, perhaps it hadn't been soaking in the broth for long. Standing soba shops where you can easily enjoy a meal are appealing.

After finishing a meeting with a client, it was lunchtime and I decided to try Nagara-san for the fifth time, as I had lost the previous four times. Finally, they were open this time! I was a bit excited at this point. It was my fifth visit and I was finally able to come when they were open, so it was quite thrilling. Since it was a standing restaurant, I couldn't get too carried away with my excitement. I ordered the most popular item on the menu, the kakiage tempura soba. It was served in just 1-2 minutes! As expected from a standing restaurant! The visual presentation was surprisingly beautiful. The soba broth with the kakiage tempura had no oil floating on top! It was very appealing. The soba broth, for a standing restaurant, had a very high-quality taste. Usually, standing restaurant broth tends to be overly salty, but this broth had a good balance of dashi flavor. It was excellent! The soba noodles were similar to others, slightly on the softer side, but I enjoyed the texture. Standing restaurants are really great. They may seem simple, but they are special in their own way.

I was wandering around this building with this shop in mind, but it was closed when there were emergencies or when the sunfish was out. I took a chance and walked all the way to this building (laughs). I decided to have a drink first and then visit. The soba noodles were the perfect finish. The broth was light but not weak, just right. The noodles were delicious. The side menu items like tempura and rice balls were also appealing. The soba noodles at the end were a great choice! Thank you for the meal!

Special soba for 500 yen, topped with green onions, egg, fried tofu, tempura flakes, and seaweed. Great value for the price. It would be even better if the broth was served hot. The salmon rice ball for 100 yen is delicious with plenty of salmon. It's a satisfying size. The service is good. I would like to try the meat soba next time.

In a sparsely populated building where commuters are few, the standing soba noodles before work really get you pumped up. You quickly slurp down the noodles, chew on the crispy fried tofu, and savor the sweet juices that burst out. After finishing the broth, you feel ready to tackle the day with enthusiasm.

Located in Sapporo, this restaurant has a typical underground food alley setting. The standing space can accommodate about 10 people. Visited at 12:00 on a weekday and the space was almost full. Ordered the "Special Soba (500 yen)" verbally. Toppings included fried tofu, tempura, green onions, seaweed, and raw egg. The dish was served in just over a minute. The broth was slightly sweet. The broth at the TGS store in Sapporo that I visited tends to be on the sweeter side overall. The soba noodles were nothing special, but there seemed to be more noodles compared to other standing soba shops. It had been a while since I had TGS, and I still like it for its casual, quick, and affordable dining experience with a nostalgic touch. Next time, I am curious to try the popular "Vegetable Tempura Soba" or the Curry Soba.

When it comes to standing soba in Sapporo, many people think of "Hinode Soba." Recently, "Hamanasu" on the way towards the Toho Line from Odori is also popular, but for me, the number one standing soba in Sapporo is "Nagara" located in the basement of the Showa Building directly connected to exit 1 of Odori Station. When I used to work nearby, I would visit once a week. In a lunch battleground with ramen shops, sushi restaurants, and udon shops, if I'm unsure where to eat around here, I head towards this area or near Tanuki Koji 7-chome or near HUG Eat. Today, I visited "Nagara" after a long time and as usual, I ordered the most popular vegetable tempura soba from the older sister. Payment is made in advance, oh? The price was supposed to be 400 yen, but it's now 450 yen. When I mentioned to the older sister, "Oh, the price has gone up," she said, "No, it hasn't." It seems that it has been 450 yen since the older sister started working there. Even when the consumption tax increased to 10%, this shop did not raise prices, but in times of rising food and labor costs, it can't be helped. I hope they will do their best. (The special for 500 yen seems to be unchanged in price. It might be a good deal.) I didn't order it today, but the rice balls for 100 yen (tax included) also have a salty taste and are delicious when eaten together. Side dishes such as maitake tempura and inari sushi (2 pieces for 100 yen) are also attractive. Warm up the bowl with hot water, boil the large buckwheat noodles, pour hot broth over them, top with vegetable tempura and green onions, and in about a minute, it's ready to eat. Sprinkle some shichimi pepper and let's eat! The soba noodles are slightly thick and soft, and the slightly sweet broth goes well with them, making it a type of standing soba that I like. I enjoy dipping the vegetable tempura in the broth. Oh, delicious! The combination of vegetable tempura and soba broth elevates the taste to a higher level. It's quite filling, but the deliciousness makes it easy to finish, even the day after drinking. I almost finished all the broth. Ah, it was delicious, thank you for the meal! I wouldn't say I visit for this specifically, but if I'm in the area, it's one of the options to consider. A previous reviewer mentioned that the udon is delicious, so I would like to try the udon or curry udon, but I wonder if I'll end up ordering the vegetable tempura soba again. Udon is available on the first floor of the same building at "Udon no Soumaya."

Convenient standing soba restaurant for when you're short on time. This was my 7th visit. I ordered the Special Soba for 500 yen. The soba was boiled, placed in a bowl, broth added, and toppings arranged, all done in no time. The Special Soba came with raw egg, tempura crumbs, seaweed, chopped green onions, and a large piece of fried tofu. The broth was on the salty side but not as much as it looked. The soft soba paired well with it. I broke the raw egg halfway through and continued eating. The large fried tofu had a sweet seasoning. It was a special soba not found in the standing soba shops around Odori area. Next time, I want to try the Inari sushi. (October 2021)

This is a standing soba shop located on the basement floor of the Showa Building, near Exit 1 of Daitoshi Station. It had been closed for a while, but quietly reopened for business, so I decided to have breakfast there. I ordered the most popular vegetable tempura soba that day. The soba here has the quality of a standing soba shop, but the broth is delicious! It has a refined taste with a rich dashi flavor, as the shop also operates Sobadokoro Fuubi, so you can enjoy the taste of a long-established broth. I was very satisfied with my long-awaited visit to Naga-san. Thank you for the meal! (*´ω｀)