I was having trouble deciding on where to have lunch in Shin-Sapporo. There were a lot of places that caught my eye, but I didn't have much time... so I went with the reliable Ootoya! I always struggle between choosing fish or meat, and this time meat won. It arrived sizzling in a big pot. Good thing there was a plate, or I would have burned myself. I chose mixed grain rice to feel healthy. The side dishes and miso soup were included in the set. The small pot contained carrots, potatoes, spinach, and onions. I'm getting my daily dose of vegetables! The flavors have soaked in and it's delicious and hot. The rice goes down so easily. I'm glad I stuck with the regular size. I could have even gone for a large serving! The broth soaked into the crispy coating is hot but so tasty. Ahh, so satisfying. I'm stuffed. The tea is self-serve. The staff refilled my water without me even asking, thank you so much ⭐︎ Thank you for the meal.

The large oyster and shirako-filled cod fry set meal had a strong deep-fried taste, with the oysters being decent but not exactly large. The shirako-filled cod was a bit lacking in flavor, so I would have preferred just the regular cod fry. The mixed grain rice was a bit too firm and separate for my liking. Overall, I usually have a good impression of Ootoya, but this time the menu I ordered wasn't that great.

I had lunch at a restaurant near my work, where they were having a special half-price day once a year. I arrived a bit late at around 3 PM, so there was no wait. I ordered using a tablet and chose the seasonal limited item, "Aged Black Ginger and Chicken Meatball Japanese-style Hot Pot with Burdock and Ginger Mixed Rice Set" for 950 yen. The dish came in a hot pot, with four soft bone-in meatballs, plenty of tofu, and vegetables. The rice was a choice of multigrain rice, and I opted for a small serving which was 20 yen off. The ginger was finely chopped and mixed with burdock, giving a nice texture. The miso soup was hot and rich in flavor, perfect for warming up with the ginger. The multigrain rice was fiber-rich and healthy, even when eaten in a good amount. Getting it for half price at less than 500 yen was a lucky deal. Thank you for the meal!

I visited the Ootoya restaurant in Shin-Sapporo. It had been a while since my last visit, and I noticed that now you can order using a tablet and they have introduced self-checkout as well. Today, I ordered one of their classic dishes, the Chicken Kaa-san Stew set. It consists of chicken cutlet in miso stew, topped with grated daikon radish and nametake mushrooms, along with vegetables like onions, carrots, potatoes, lotus root, and spinach. When it arrived, it was simmering in a pot. The flavor was great, with the broth soaking into the breading, and the grated daikon radish making it light and delicious. It also came with a lemon for flavor variation, but I didn't end up using it. Thank you for the meal!

This is a restaurant in Shin-Sapporo that I have been frequenting lately. They offer many vegetable-rich menu options, but on this day I went for a hearty meal. I had a set with fried food, fried chicken, and a hamburger. It was quite filling and satisfying. Even though the place has been busy lately, I am glad that I don't have to wait too long to eat.

When it comes to eating in Shin-Sapporo, reliable options are Ootoya and Yakumo. I have only eaten at Ootoya here, but it is always crowded and a popular spot. They had a miso fair going on, so I tried the bonito and crunchy vegetable rice bowl. You can choose the amount of rice, but even when I chose normal, it was much less than what was shown on the menu, which was surprising. The flavor is strong, so with less rice, it can be a bit spicy. However, I have been there many times and it's a lifesaver when I'm craving rice, so I will definitely go back.

Recently, I've been eating a lot of meat, so I felt like I wanted to eat a hearty amount of vegetables. When I feel that way, I usually go for a set meal with salad. I ordered the Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Shio Koji Set Meal (180g of 5-grain rice, natto), a chilled tofu salad, and egg pudding. The tofu salad was surprisingly smooth and creamy, almost like tofu-flavored pudding. I really like tofu prepared this way. The salad had a lot of Wakame and green vegetables, which helped to control blood sugar levels. The dressing was not too overpowering, just the right balance. The Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry set had large portions of vegetables, providing a satisfying crunch. The meat felt like a bonus. It's a good option when you want to eat a lot of vegetables. I was happy with the amount of vegetables I could eat. The shio koji added a subtle flavor, which was a nice touch. Additionally, being able to add natto to this set meal was great, as you get a bit more natto than in a regular pack. In terms of electronic payments, they accept card payments, transportation cards, iD, QUICPay, and Edy. It's convenient to have these options available. Overall, it was a satisfying meal. This restaurant seems to focus on plant-based protein and plenty of vegetables, which I really liked for its health-conscious approach.

- Bakudan donburi: 820 yen - Lemon sour: 250 yen - The lemon sour is a canned alcoholic drink (5% alcohol) served with ice in a glass. It's only 250 yen, which is a great deal. I wish I could come back more often, but it's always crowded. - The bakudan donburi consists of rice topped with natto, tuna, okra, pickled vegetables, seaweed, grated yam, and egg yolk, served with wasabi soy sauce. It's delicious and you can customize it slightly. - You can order using a touch panel, which is convenient. The atmosphere is cozy and clean.

The flavor is rich and tasty. It's a bit salty. I ate too much for lunch. The meat is moderately tender and satisfying to eat. Next to the cabbage was a cold quiche. When I changed the miso soup to barley miso, the portion size increased and it was full of ingredients. The sweet barley miso was delicious.

Ootoya was my first time visiting! I had seen it in many places before, but had never been. It's a restaurant that mainly serves set meals. It's a large-scale set meal restaurant with a menu that feels different from other family restaurants! The prices are a bit high. You can also order using a tablet. I had the pork ginger set meal for 950 yen. You can choose between multigrain rice and white rice, and you can get a free large serving! (That was nice! (laughs)) The meat was thinly sliced and lacked a bit of substance, which was disappointing. But the shredded cabbage side dish had a good amount of volume. There's also a drink bar, and if you only want coffee, it's 180 yen. Thank you for the meal.

I always thought that the Ootoya restaurant in Sanpiazza was always crowded, so I decided to go there. There were many menu options to choose from, but I ordered the pork marinated in soy sauce and koji as the main dish in a set meal, with rice porridge instead of regular rice. I also ordered the set meal with sautéed cod and vegetables as the main dish, with mixed grain rice. The rice porridge was delicious. Although there was an additional charge for switching to rice porridge, it was worth it because it was so tasty. If I can eat plenty of vegetables like this, I thought I'd rather eat at Ootoya than have ramen. I would like to try other menu items, so I will go back when it's not so crowded.

It's a visit to Ootoya around lunchtime, a little past noon! This time, I ordered the Steamed Pork and Vegetable Hot Pot Set Meal with Hijiki Mixed Grain Rice and a small side of Wakame Clear Soup (¥940). To add more variety, I also ordered the Spinach Ohitashi (¥150). The hot pot seemed small in the photo, so I added a side dish, but I was surprised when it arrived. While the meat portion was indeed small, there were plenty of vegetables, which was a bit of a pleasant surprise. I didn't mind the slight order mix-up and enjoyed everything. - Spinach Ohitashi (¥150): The spinach ohitashi came with regular bonito flakes on top, which were shaved in a fluffy manner. There is also a sesame dressing available for spinach dishes, which I thought would be nice to try. - Steamed Pork and Vegetable Hot Pot Set Meal (¥940): The vegetables included Mizuna, Tomato, Kabocha Squash, Lotus Root, and Chinese Cabbage, among others. There was a generous amount of Chinese cabbage! The lotus root had a nice crunchy texture, while the tomato and kabocha squash were tender. The broth for the hot pot was delicious, light but flavorful. The dipping sauce was made with a dashi broth using kombu, which added a gentle touch to the meal. There were also shimeji mushrooms and pork belly (about 4 slices, a bit on the smaller side), and bonito flakes on top. The rice was the Hijiki Mixed Grain rice, which was as good as ever, although it seemed slightly less seasoned this time. The miso soup was changed to a Wakame Clear Soup, which had wakame seaweed and sesame seeds as toppings. Overall, despite some changes that have been made recently, Ootoya is a convenient and enjoyable dining option. I hope they continue to do well. Thank you for the meal!

A good place to eat set meals. The cost performance is not that great, but the menu is extensive. On this day, I had the grilled cod with vegetables in black vinegar sauce set meal. It was a good time to visit because I could add seven herb rice porridge by paying extra and changing the rice. However, the ordering process was confusing as it had to be done on a tablet. It took a long time to order due to the unclear menu screen on the tablet. It was disappointing as this was the only downside to an otherwise good restaurant.