I received a bento box from a long-established shop in Sapporo that is active in catering and memorial services. Today's offering: Makunouchi Bento - 1080 yen including tax A well-balanced Japanese-style Makunouchi bento packed in a stylish bento box. It is seasoned with the assumption that everything can be enjoyed deliciously in a chilled state. The flavors are not overpowering, but rather gentle. The rice is seasoned with a hint of umeboshi and sesame. The simmered vegetables bring out the natural umami flavor, and the salmon wrapped in kelp is tenderly prepared. The subtly sweet dashimaki tamago (rolled omelette) was delicious, probably the best part. The tempura and fried dishes have a moist coating, but are light and complement the rice well. The grilled fish is salmon, which was also delicious. This is a good shop when you want a slightly delicious bento for meetings, etc. The balance was good and it was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, it is a designated rare disease by the government. In December, with the additional heating in hospitals and commercial facilities causing high temperatures, this review is written amidst feeling unwell. Unfortunately, there is no medication that suits me yet. Likes and comments may be delayed, so thank you for your understanding. Happy New Year in 2020. This is the second review, focusing on "Kikuihon-ten," a long-established catering shop founded in Sapporo in 1923. This year marks its 97th year, making it the oldest shop in Sapporo. "Kikuihon-ten" mainly specializes in catering, serving at funerals, wedding receptions, and memorial services. They also offer lunch, but their main focus is on catering. Although not a place we usually visit, we decided to order their "Osechi" three-tiered box this time. They offer free delivery, but due to time constraints, we opted for pick-up. Upon collection, we were given various calendars as souvenirs. The "Osechi" box included lobster with Caesar sauce, snow crab, pork stew, abalone, squid, and more. It was a luxurious and delicious traditional Japanese New Year meal. The flavors were gentle and not too strong, reflecting the taste of a long-established shop. Overall, it was a delightful experience.

The special lunch at the workshop! I had the steak bento from Kikui Honoten, it was incredibly well-balanced and delicious ⤴️⤴️

Basically, this shop mainly sells catered bento boxes and side dishes, but I'm a huge fan of their rolled kelp here! They only sell 200 pieces a day, so it's essential to make a reservation by phone before going. The prices are as follows: 2 pieces for 1,260 yen, 3 pieces for 1,575 yen, 5 pieces for 2,300 yen. It's a highly appreciated gift for when I visit my parents' house or for friends and acquaintances. The salmon bones are soft and the kelp melts in your mouth, it's delicious! You may see bento boxes like this at department store food halls, but honestly, they are a bit pricey and not easily accessible to the general public. However, the content of the bento box is really good! Everyone, please try this rolled kelp at least once!

The restaurant was rebuilt into a new building without me realizing it, but I have enjoyed their catering and store offerings before. For Sapporo locals, this place is a symbol of stability and tradition. The style of their cuisine is similar to restaurants like [restaurant name] and [restaurant name], both of which are long-standing establishments from before the streetcar era. Their dishes have a traditional focus, without much influence from the mainland, dating back to the Taisho and Showa periods. The food is not extravagant or simple, but rather known for its quality and familiarity. If you want to enjoy the local flavors and traditions, this is the place to go. While dining in is restricted to groups of 10 or more, takeout is available.

The bento box from Kiku Ichiben store has a truly authentic taste. It includes seafood and mountain delicacies from Hokkaido, with fried, simmered, and grilled dishes, along with delicious rice. I particularly enjoyed the richly flavored simmered dish. The simmered shiitake mushrooms were especially delicious. I finished the whole box and felt energized for the afternoon.

The course was good, but they're not offering it now. So, I had to settle for this one. I remember it was the most expensive option with many elderly customers, so I thought they might not eat much. I reconsidered and chose the next one. Is this okay? For the price, I was expecting more effort in the sashimi and a touch of Hokkaido flavor since there were customers from Honshu. But it was just okonomiyaki. The rice was not great, everyone left some, and I also couldn't eat much. Maybe I was too busy. I combined the photos, but breakfast and lunch were good. I felt sorry for the deceased gourmet who was with us. Am I being too concerned? Maybe it's better to go for something safe, especially when it's not a party.

Catering for a meeting at Royton Sapporo #When it comes to working away from home, bento lunches are a must. Today's lunch at Royton Sapporo features the famous Matsukado bento from Sapporo's long-established Kiwami Ichi. It combines Sapporo-like ingredients very well. Even when cold, Japanese food tastes delicious, bringing out the flavors of the ingredients. The light seasoning is the best (^-^) #Sapporo gourmet #Sapporo lunch

Normal delicious bento box.

In 2023.5, I got a bento box from a caterer that I took home instead of eating on the spot. It was a three-tiered box, which was unusual for me, and it had a strong and authentic taste from a well-established restaurant. It was delicious!! Thank you for the meal!

I have a bad habit of taking photos whenever I see delicious food. I attended a distant relative's wake and was invited to have dinner at Tsuyaburumai. The meal was served in a three-tiered lacquered box, with a flat lid that could be used to hold dishes. I assume it's for placing bowls and plates when cleaning up. In addition to the three-tiered box, they also served rice and miso soup separately. The bottom tier contained sashimi, with an elegant portion and taste. The tempura in the second tier was also delicately prepared. The lineup included simmered dishes, rolled omelette, grated radish, offering a safe and pleasant taste. Thank you for the meal. My condolences. Amen.

The meeting proceeded smoothly and it was already noon. Lunch was provided forcibly and 1,000 yen was also forcibly collected (lol). So, I decided to just eat what was provided. However, it was quite a good bento from Kikui Ichiban Honten, which seems to be a caterer. They also handle high-class New Year dishes. When I opened the bento, the lineup of side dishes looked pretty good! With this kind of bento, it's often disappointing for 1,000 yen, but there were many things that looked delicious (^^♪ Even the ordinary side dishes had a solid taste, and the grilled salmon in particular had a good flavor and was cooked well. The fried foods like menchi katsu and shrimp tempura were not greasy, which was nice. The balance was good, and I thought it was a bento that deserved a passing grade♪ After eating the bento, the meeting resumed in the afternoon. It's really long... I just have to endure it. But unexpectedly, I was able to write a review, so let's consider it a good thing (lol) It was delicious!! Thank you♪

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, it is a designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is still no medication that suits me. This review will be based on my condition and consultation. Likes and comments may be delayed, so thank you in advance. [June 2019] I stopped by "Hokkaido Dosanko Plaza Sapporo Store" and found bento boxes from "Kikui Ichihon Store." "Kikui Ichihon Store" is a long-established catering shop founded in 1923 in Sapporo. This year marks its 96th year, making it the oldest store in Sapporo. "Kikui Ichihon Store" now offers a little lunch, but its main focus is still catering. It mainly caters for funerals, wedding receptions at halls, memorial services, etc. Therefore, it is a store that is rarely used in everyday life. The bento boxes sold at "Hokkaido Dosanko Plaza Sapporo Store" mainly use local seasonal ingredients. I bought the "Chicken Teriyaki and Tofu Tsukune Bento" and the "Assorted Side Dishes." ■ Chicken Teriyaki and Tofu Tsukune Bento Weight: Actual measurement 410g (after removing the packaging) Made with Hokkaido white rice and sixteen-grain rice Chicken teriyaki Half boiled egg Simmered eggplant Simmered pumpkin Lotus root Okra Simmered shimeji mushrooms Fried tofu tsukune Simmered hijiki seaweed Pickles Mini tomato Price: 907 yen (tax included) ■ Assorted Side Dishes Weight: Actual measurement 280g (after removing the packaging) Grilled salmon Kinpira burdock Simmered bamboo shoots, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, green beans Nanohana shinjo Thick omelette Lettuce Potato salad Green pepper ham fritter Chicken meat renkon vinegar dish Daikon, carrot Price: 864 yen (tax included) Truly, it has the taste of a long-established catering shop. The bento is vibrant with fresh and beautiful vegetables. Knowing that the ingredients are from Hokkaido makes it taste even better. The flavor is relatively gentle, not overly strong. It has a taste that reflects its history. I wonder which bento I should try next time. It was delicious, thank you.

Happy New Year! Last year, I received a lot of "likes" and comments, thank you very much! I appreciate your support and look forward to your continued support this year. To start off the new year, I tried out some traditional Japanese New Year's food called "osechi". My family orders this osechi every year. Apparently, it's because of some business-related obligation (laughs). I haven't tried osechi from other stores, but I assume they all taste similar. This year's osechi seems to have more pickles, maybe due to the rising prices. It costs around 20,000 yen, which is quite expensive. My favorite part is the sweet chestnut paste. It's disappointing that there's no datemaki (sweet rolled omelette) this year. We also enjoyed some sushi from "Matsuriya" and celebrated the new year with food from "Kikuichi". On New Year's Day, we went to Aeon Mall in Higashi-Naebo and bought lucky bags from "Gindaco" and "Mister Donut". It's like a tradition for us. I was surprised to learn that eating osechi on New Year's Eve is only a tradition in Hokkaido (laughs).