In Sapporo, there are even specialty sweet potato shops, is it a recent trend? I suddenly wanted something sweet, so I thought of buying some sweet potatoes to take home and visited for the first time. As I entered, it felt warm and cozy, ah, it's a sweet potato shop, I thought. It must be tough in the summer, but it's nice in the winter. Looking at the menu on the wall, I ended up ordering two university sweet potatoes instead of regular sweet potatoes (500 yen each). The cubed sweet potatoes were generously packed in a cup, with the syrup collecting at the bottom of the cup, slightly thinner than water candy. When I tasted it, the sweet potatoes were sticky and sweet, very delicious. There was more than I expected, and it was very satisfying. The parking lot is not very spacious, and there are blind spots when backing out, so it's better to park in reverse from the beginning for a smooth and safe exit. In the past, at night, sweet potato vendors used to come to residential areas with their wagons, making a loud noise. They also used to appear in drinking districts. Sweet potatoes bought from vendors are tastier than homemade ones, so I want to go buy sweet potatoes next time.

After buying taiyaki at Yamadai, I was searching for a place to eat soup curry when I unexpectedly found a baked sweet potato shop! I decided to stop by (*^^*) Using the map on Tabelog, I headed towards the shop, but there was a sign that said "Oimo-san entrance, around the back." Everyone seems to be directed to the back based on this map (;´∀｀) I regained my composure and went around to the front. There was a cute sweet potato illustration on the parking lot. When I opened the door, the shop was hot! Maybe it was because of the sweet potato warmer? The menu for the day was posted on the wall. I ordered the "Halloween Sweet" (S 290 yen). When it was handed to me, it was surprisingly heavy?! I thought it would be small since it was a small size, but it was quite large and heavy. When I cracked it open, it was a beautiful orange color with lots of honey!! It was moist, sweet, and delicious (＊ﾟ∀ﾟ)=3 It was so big that I left about half and ate the rest later, but the sweetness of the sweet potato stood out and it was still delicious even when it cooled down! I'm curious about the "Silk Sweet" and "Beniharuka" too!! If I have the chance, I'll go buy them again! Thank you, "Oimo" shop♪

Today's snack is from this shop, "Oimo-san". I had heard rumors about it for a while. It's a baked sweet potato shop. For about 6-7 years now, whenever the baked sweet potato truck comes to our house, I run out with 1000 yen in hand. Sometimes I can hear the sound but can't see the truck. For some reason, I always feel like buying the baked sweet potatoes. Since last year, I started buying them from the supermarket as well. Now, I eat about 3-5 sweet potatoes a week. I don't know much about sweet potatoes, so I just buy the soft and sticky ones based on my preference. And I also add a little twist when eating them at home. Today's sweet potato is Silk Sweet, bought for 290 yen each. I bought them in bulk and cooked them the same way. Despite the sticky honey on the skin, the taste is light. And I don't feel the unique stringiness. It's truly as elegant as silk. I feel like trying out different sweet potatoes now. I will go buy them in bulk about once a week. Thank you for the meal.

When it gets cold, I crave baked sweet potatoes. I visited a sweet potato shop in search of baked sweet potatoes. Although they were still preparing Red Haruka and Silk Sweet, I bought the Halloween Sweet, which is exclusive to Tokachi. When I cracked it open, it was a pumpkin-colored sweet potato. It was delicious with a rich sweetness. They also have other items like sweet potato with sweet bean paste, tapioca, and parfait.

"I'm in Obihiro alone today, as my wife is coming home late. I decided to take my time going back. I had some bad ramen earlier, which was unexpected in Obihiro. I will visit some other places listed in my notes. I really don't like sweet potatoes, so the name of the restaurant "Oimo-san" seemed provocative to me. When my sister hears "Oimouto-san?" from my business contacts, she thinks it's related to Keipon-san, but apparently it's different. Guided by the navigation, I arrived at a small shop in a residential area. Inside, there was a man who wasn't very friendly. I asked if the bag was the product, and he pointed to a poster on the left, saying they have baked sweet potatoes. I ordered the recommended "Beniharuka" for 290 yen, which seemed cheap. The bag was light, and the sweet potato, when cut into three pieces, was not very big but had a decent size. It seemed cheap to me because baked sweet potatoes usually give the impression of being expensive. I shared it with my wife, sister, and mother-in-law. When I tried a piece, it was soft and not too sweet, with a natural sweetness. Overall, I thought it was a delicious baked sweet potato."

I don't usually eat sweet potatoes at home, so eating them at the school cafeteria brought back a feeling of joy. They were very sweet and filled me up. It was a bit tough to eat with just two people, so I think it would be better to share with four people. There were a few other customers at the popular local shop. It might be a good snack. They also sold baked sweet potatoes, with about four different types to choose from, depending on the season. There were detailed descriptions, so you can choose according to your preference. I couldn't decide between the sweet potatoes and the baked sweet potatoes, so next time I want to try the baked ones. I was also curious about the sweet potato chips they were selling. Thank you for the meal!

Baked sweet potatoes, shakes, and sweet potato fries are all delicious. Especially the warm and fluffy sweet potato fries are amazing!

The university sweet potato was very delicious. The shake had a strong sweet potato flavor, which was a bit too much (laughs). Depending on your preference, I think it could be the best.

I've been really into baked sweet potatoes lately, so I decided to try a shop! This time I only got a shake. It was quite light. I regret not ordering the baked sweet potato after all...

The university potatoes are large. They are freshly fried and piping hot. They compete with the natural sweetness of the potatoes. I want to go back if I visit Obihiro again.

Oimo-san has been operating near the north side of Obihiro Fifth Junior High School since the end of March 2016. It seems like they have been expanding their business by adding onto a residential area, making it a bit difficult to find the store. Prior research may be important. Upon entering the store, the atmosphere was filled with the heat of a sweet potato shop, making it a bit uncomfortable. Overwhelmed by the heat, I could only see cold items, so I ordered a sweet potato shake and chilled sweet potato. The sweet potato shake tasted like they just put sweet potatoes in a blender - the flavor of the sweet potato spread throughout my mouth. It was more like eating than drinking. The chilled sweet potato made with Beniharuka sweet potatoes was surprisingly large for its size, and the skin peeled off easily. The taste was so different from any sweet potato I had eaten before, with a moist and incredibly sweet flavor. I was honestly surprised. I didn't expect sweet potatoes to be this delicious. I want to try a different type of sweet potato next time.

When it comes to winter, I was starting to think that I haven't seen the sweet potato truck around much lately, but I happened to find "Oimo-san" on Tabelog, so I had to go ☆彡 When I arrived at the store after 2 pm, the purple sweet potatoes and red azuma sweet potatoes were still waiting for delivery, and all the dried sweet potatoes were sold out. Since I was buying for my family, I got one of each of the four types that were still available. I also found sweet potato shakes, so I decided to try one. The shake was thick and heavy, with a strong sweet potato flavor, although surprisingly not too sweet. But in the end, it's still sweet potato, so it fills you up quickly. The grilled sweet potatoes had different levels of sweetness, from light to very sweet, and each had a different texture - smooth, moist, and fluffy, all with the classic grilled sweet potato texture. I personally prefer the moist and sticky texture, while my father, who doesn't like sticky textures, enjoyed the recommended red haruka variety. It was great to try out different varieties and find our favorites. Besides sweet potatoes, the store also sells cotton candy in cups, so I'll have to try that next time. Thank you, Oimo-san, for the delicious sweet potatoes! ( ´ ▽ ` )

I haven't eaten much of stone-grilled sweet potatoes before, but there used to be a mobile stone-grilled sweet potato vendor in the city area making a "pee" sound while moving around. However, the image of that sweet potato vendor is different from this shop. It's a small shop located in a residential area with a brown wall and a stylish signboard that makes you want to enter when you see it! When you enter the shop, the owner greets you and there are several types of sweet potatoes available, including ones from Tokachi. They come in sizes L and M. I bought two, but I forgot the price. I cracked them open while they were still hot and they were sweet, fluffy, and delicious! They were so big that I got full. Thank you for the meal!

Since I have plans for the evening, I decided to visit Oimo-san for a light lunch to avoid gaining back the weight I had lost. I ordered the Beniharuka sweet potato for 390 yen, which was recommended to me. The potatoes are priced by size, which is nice. They also had other varieties available, such as Beniazuma, Benimasari, Annoimo, Murasakiimo (which was out of stock that day), and Kintoki. I was surprised by the quality of the sweet potato I received - the texture was perfect and the natural sweetness was amazing. It's definitely different from the usual baked sweet potatoes you find. According to a magazine review, the potatoes are cooked using far-infrared rays from a stone oven, which evaporates the outer moisture quickly while slowly heating the inside. This process creates a natural sweetness that lingers. It was so sweet that it felt more like a dessert! Another customer who came in later bought some homemade cotton candy in various flavors. I received a stamp card and will definitely come back for more of these delicious sweet potatoes when I'm in the area. Thank you for the treat!