At the Chinese deli restaurant "Chuka Ranman" in the underground Hoppe Town of Daimaru Sapporo, I bought the Chinese Delight Bento for 864 yen with a 20% discount. The bento included shrimp and egg chili sauce fried rice, squid chili mayonnaise, beef and bell pepper stir-fry, chicken karaage, sweet and sour black vinegar komatsuna and egg stir-fry, bean sprouts and carrot salad, broccoli vermicelli salad, and pickled shiba. The pickled shiba was a bit messy (lol). I was happy to find green peas in the fried rice. The squid chili mayonnaise had a rich flavor which I liked the most among the side dishes. The beef and bell pepper stir-fry, shrimp chili, and chicken karaage in sweet and sour black vinegar were also delicious. The bean sprouts and carrot salad had no taste (lol). I enjoyed the variety of side dishes and was satisfied. I will come back again. Thank you for the meal.

Located in Daimaru Sapporo store B1F at 4-chome 7, Kita 5-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. This is a Chinese cuisine takeout shop in the basement floor of Daimaru Sapporo store, directly connected to JR Sapporo Station. I visited on a Friday evening after 7 PM and found that they had a time sale going on with 30% off stickers on the items. I was lucky to arrive at a time when there were no other customers crowding around the products, so I was able to quickly make my purchase. The bento options were limited, with the main choice being the "Chinatown Feast Bento" priced at 864 yen before the discount. It included fried rice with various side dishes such as shrimp in chili sauce, squid in chili mayonnaise sauce, stir-fried beef and bell peppers, fried chicken, sweet and sour black vinegar komatsuna and egg, bean sprout and carrot salad, glass noodle salad, and pickled ginger. The fried rice was delicious with a nice texture, but the bean sprout and carrot salad lacked seasoning and tasted bland. Overall, I appreciated the variety of side dishes included in the bento, making it a good option for pairing with drinks.

The shrimp fried rice is very delicious. It's irresistibly good. I will definitely order this again. The black vinegar sweet and sour pork is also quite to my liking. It seems like it would be even better when warmed up. It has a nice balance of black vinegar flavor and mellowness. Perfect. The mapo tofu was not to my taste >_<. The shrimp and basil salad was a bit heavy and I got tired of it halfway through. The flavor is good though! The shrimp chili spring rolls were a big hit this time! They were freshly fried, which probably made them even better. They are said to be limited time only, but I hope they become a regular item! I was curious about the crab omelette, so I bought it. It's so flavorful - definitely need rice with this!! I want to try more dishes next time. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I headed to Hoppe Town again (lol). The entrance on the basement floor had a customer count of 1,836 people, which is nearly 1,000 fewer than on Wednesday. This means I can take my time browsing, right? I took a stroll and my eyes landed on Chinese cuisine. "Oh? It's not even 4:30 yet, but the fried rice and sweet and sour pork bento for 712 yen is 30% off? That's a big discount…" I was tempted to buy it, but then I noticed the half and half option next to it was even cheaper (lol). Shrimp chili and mapo tofu for 540 yen or shrimp chili and eight treasure vegetables for 560 yen… Okay, shrimp chili and eight treasure vegetables it is. But since it's Chinese cuisine, I'll have to reheat it in the microwave, right? Cold Chinese food… (lol) The shrimp chili has a slightly sour flavor with big shrimp pieces. What are the crispy vegetables in the eight treasure vegetables? Bamboo shoots maybe? The vegetables are also quite large. Well, for this type of bento, it's not bad at all, right? Well, thanks for the meal.

I wanted to buy some Chinese side dishes, so I went downstairs. There was a Hinodeya nearby, but the products didn't really catch my eye, so I went here instead. It seems to be a Kakiyasu type of store. I was interested in the assorted items and the karaage (fried chicken), but I decided to keep it simple and bought some spring rolls. Spring rolls tend to get soggy when you open them, especially the skin. It would be great if I could bring them home without the skin turning into mochi-like texture. Maybe I can bake them in the oven or toaster to make them crispy.

I was looking for lunch again today, wandering around hoping to find some side dishes. I felt like having Chinese food, something with a rich flavor. That's when I stumbled upon this place called Koutou Chubou. And guess what, right in the middle of the showcase, there was a huge shrimp staring at me! I found the Big Shrimp Chili (￥1197), which was a bit pricey! But considering the size of the shrimp (around 100-200 grams), it makes sense. It's a bit of a splurge, but why not treat yourself, right? So, let's dig in! The Big Shrimp Chili was amazing! The shrimp was huge, with a great texture - so firm and juicy. There were about 4-5 shrimp in there, but each one was so big that it was quite satisfying on its own. The coating was crispy and the sauce was delicious - a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of garlic that made it even more appetizing. It was unexpectedly fancy for a side dish, but I enjoyed every bite. Overall, it was a delightful meal!

I went to a friend's house in July 2020 and bought a bento box to bring along. My friend had requested Ankake Yakisoba. I checked the JR train schedule for today's transportation and hurried to the food section of Daimaru department store. I spotted a stylish bento box with "ankake" and decided to buy it. The Ankake Bento cost 594 yen. When I opened it to eat, I found that it contained Seafood Ankake Fried Rice. The ankake sauce and fried rice were separate. The ingredients in the ankake included squid, shrimp, pork, baby corn, broccoli, and black fungus. The amount of sauce was just right and the flavor was not too strong, making it easy to eat. The fried rice at the bottom was egg fried rice and was delicious on its own. It was also tasty when eaten together with the ankake. However, my friend had actually ordered Ankake Yakisoba, so I will look for it next time and bring it along. Thank you for the meal!

2020/7 ★ Side dish set for 1000 yen at DAIMARU department store basement. It's been a long time since I've been here! The entrance is restricted, with temperature checks and disinfection making it a hassle to casually enter, but it can't be helped. There is a great deal on a set at a Chinese deli affiliated with Kakiyasu. The set includes 7 varieties of dishes packed full for 1000 yen plus tax. The lineup is also luxurious! - Black vinegar sweet and sour pork - Large shrimp in chili sauce - Spring rolls / fried chicken - Mapo tofu - Eight treasures - Shrimp and avocado with basil mayonnaise sauce Lots of shrimp, which I love! The large shrimp in chili sauce is huge! It's a high-end item at 712 yen for 100g. This is the kind that costs around 500 yen each. The eight treasures has an elegant salty flavor, the black vinegar sweet and sour pork has depth, and the shrimp avocado basil mayo is delicious with plump shrimp and smooth avocado. This is so good for 1000 yen, definitely a great deal! Thank you for the meal!

I stopped by on a whim to see if there was anything interesting. I often pass by the store, but this was my first time stopping. I was undecided, but ended up buying 2 spring rolls. I bought them as a snack with alcohol. There were other items that caught my eye, but maybe next time. I went home and tried them right away. They were delicious! Maybe I should have bought a few more instead of just 2! Well, overeating is not good (ﾟoﾟ;;). I think I'll go back to buy more. Thank you for the meal٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

Cantonese Nine Dishes Set 1188: Mapo Tofu - Weak in Ma La flavor, Meat Miso Tofu with Sweet and Sour Pork - Too weak on the vinegar, Shrimp Chili with Mayonnaise Sauce - Lots of room for improvement but forgivable due to large portion, Broccoli and Cabbage with Salted Dressing - Is this Chinese cuisine? Glass Noodle and Onion Stir-fry - Is this sukiyaki? Chinese cuisine? Colorful Vegetables with Salted Dressing - Is this Chinese cuisine? Shrimp Chili, Stir-fried Egg, Chicken Karaage with Sweet and Sour Black Vinegar, Komatsuna and Egg Stir-fry, Oil-Drizzled Chicken - 500: I don't really want to say it's Chinese cuisine, the chicken with sweet and sour black vinegar sauce and vegetables don't have any Chinese elements, maybe they're too weak, but they're too bland, lacking in seasoning or basic flavors, it feels like they're fundamentally different, meat is strong and hearty, stereotypically, men are supposed to eat meaty dishes while women are supposed to eat light and vegetable-based dishes, supermarket deli food is one thing, but this level of department store basement food doesn't seem to match, upon further inspection, it seems to be a Kakiyasu Dining type of place, I see, there's another Chinese deli around, so there's no need to worry.

I came here wanting to eat professional fried rice. The shrimp is big and has a nice texture. The side dishes also have the usual delicious taste.

I didn't have much time to return from Sapporo, so I bought some fried chicken that looked like meat. It was already packaged. That day, I had the fried chicken with vegetables, sasazushi, and yam mochi rice.

There are two types of deli dishes that I often buy when I go there.

Wandering around Daimaru's underground food street... I visited "Kanton Chubo" where they offer Asian side dishes and bento boxes from the Kashian group. It was in the evening and they had some time bargains starting, so there were many customers. I decided to get the "Colorful 8-ingredient Cold Noodles" @600 with a 20% discount. I took it home with me. The noodles and ingredients were kept separate in the container, and the soup was in a separate bag to add before eating. The ingredients included chicken, shiitake mushrooms, ham, cucumber, pickled ginger, and shredded egg, while the soup had a refreshing lemon flavor with a slightly sharp acidity. Considering the purchase time, the noodles lacked firmness and were a bit stretchy, but that was understandable. I will try a different side dish next time. Thank you for the meal.

I came to the Daimaru department store basement to get some snacks. I suffer from the "Tabelog disease" where I choose from unvisited restaurants rather than what I actually want to eat. I went to a Chinese cuisine shop affiliated with Kakian Dining and ordered the Seafood and Duo-Color Asparagus XO Stir-Fry for 388 yen. They said it would be around 100g, and it was exactly that! The shrimp was plump and delicious. I wish I could just have a plate full of shrimp! The dish was a bit bland for my taste. I also tried the Fluffy Crab Balls in a Thick Sauce for 410 yen. A reviewer recommended getting a family-sized portion, but I split it with my husband. It had about two eggs worth of crab. It was a bit salty, and I couldn't really taste the crab except for the pieces on top. I think I prefer the dumplings from Gyoza no Ohsho. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

Daimaru's deli series! In the end, I always ended up choosing what I wanted to eat, so this is my wife's tearful request. The final request - fluffy crab ball with creamy sauce, 410 yen for one. Surprisingly, this was delicious! When you eat crab balls at a Chinese restaurant, it's normal for them to be warm and tasty, but this one had plenty of crab in it and a rich taste of egg. The sweetness of the sauce and the balance of soy sauce are exquisite. This would be the perfect side dish for rice! I should have bought one more. Thank you for the meal!

In my house, when my wife goes out to the city, she brings back convenience and luxury. There is a Cantonese kitchen in the basement of Daimaru! I used to think that the deli in the department store was expensive, but when I think about it, it's much cheaper than izakaya (Japanese pub) food (laughs). It seems that it's always crowded, so I guess housewives use it quite frequently. On this day, I bought crab balls, sweet and sour pork, and salt and pepper fried squid from the Cantonese kitchen. I also bought some items from the store across the street. The crab balls were plump with plenty of crab, giving a satisfying texture. The sweet and sour pork had a strong black vinegar flavor. The vegetables were delicious (laughs). The salt and pepper fried squid is the most popular in our house! It brings out the deliciousness of the squid, and the salt and pepper seasoning is great! I hope they keep up the good work. Thank you for the meal!

I had a little celebration at home, so I decided to go shopping at Daimaru instead of cooking. The women in my family wanted to buy some luxurious spring clothing. I didn't want to deal with carrying all the bags and cooking, so I managed to negotiate and convince them to get Chinese food. While they were busy looking at golf wear, I went and bought the food. We got a variety of dishes, but the shrimp chili, jellyfish salad, and beef with lotus root stir-fry were especially delicious. It made me crave some authentic, hot Chinese food. Thank you for the meal!

I was planning to go to Susukino to eat something delicious, but I got tired and ended up buying a bento box and coming back home. I was so hungry that I ate the Ebi Mayo bento box first and forgot to take a picture, so I hurriedly took a picture of the bento box I bought for my son. Whenever I come to Daimaru, I often buy deli items to take home because they are very delicious. The bento box has a variety of small dishes that are enjoyable. I am very satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

◆July 2016◆ This is a Chinese deli shop located in the basement food market of Daimaru department store. They have a variety of delicious Chinese dishes and bento boxes on display. This time, I was intrigued by the "Spicy Chicken Karaage" which the shop assistant described as "so spicy that it makes your throat tingle!" As a lover of spicy food, I had to try it. I enjoyed it at home with a beer. Wow, this is indeed quite spicy. It contains garlic, peanuts, and chili peppers, packing a punch. But it's not just spicy, it also has a great umami flavor. It goes really well with beer. There were many other tasty dishes on display, so I plan on trying something different next time.