Wow, I just got a perfect score after a long time! I’m so worried about the cost because the portions are ridiculously generous (lol). The location of the restaurant is a bit tricky to find, but it’s definitely worth a visit! The sea urchin rice bowl is of such high quality that it would easily cost 10,000 yen at some other places in Toyosu. The sweet shrimp on the sweet shrimp and sea urchin bowl is incredibly juicy and sweet, and you get a huge pile—that would easily be worth 5,000 to 6,000 yen at other restaurants in Toyosu! As mentioned, you absolutely have to check it out (lol).

I had a seafood bowl with Wagyu beef, sea urchin, and salmon roe. The sea urchin was a bit pricey since it’s currently out of season, but they generously piled on a lot of it along with the salmon roe. The Wagyu beef used is Azuma beef from Hokkaido, which melted in my mouth!

I went to a recommended restaurant by a friend to try a seafood bowl. Even though it was lunchtime, there weren't many customers in the store, so I was able to get in easily. I ordered the ultimate combo, which included sea urchin, salmon roe, and beef—it's hard to go wrong with that! Since I went with a few people, it took some time for the food to be served. The taste, of course, was delicious. I indulged in the sea urchin, salmon roe, and beef lavishly. The miso soup had a rich shrimp broth with a nice sweetness, and it was delicious too. Thank you for the meal!

I was looking for a place where I could easily enjoy a lot of sea urchin and stumbled upon this restaurant. The bowl was served in a large wooden box, and it was very generous in portion. The amount of sea urchin was just as I expected! However, the side dishes were a bit limited, so it wasn't a place to take your time and relax. But if you're craving a good amount of sea urchin, I highly recommend this restaurant!

Located in Sapporo's Chuo Ward, at TM-24 BUILDING B1F, 3-chome, South 3, this seafood donburi and sushi restaurant is situated in a basement facing the one-way street known as "Miyako-dori," just north of the Susukino 36th Avenue. I became curious after seeing photos on Instagram of their luxurious seafood rice bowls served in masu (a traditional wooden box), so I decided to check it out. The restaurant is an outlet of a shop from Mashike Town in Hokkaido, but it seems that this Sapporo location is a franchise rather than a direct operation. There’s a menu board with photos outside the building. As I descended the stairs, I found the store on the left. It was 11:45 AM on a weekday, and I was the first customer. The interior featured a calming black design, exuding a seafood izakaya vibe. There’s an L-shaped counter in front of the kitchen, a small table for two, and another table for four. The staff, consisting of the manager and a woman, greeted me with "Please feel free to take any seat!"—which was a nice touch. For lunch, there are three options available: Today's 10-piece nigiri, Bara Chirashi, and a Three-Color Bowl. The seafood donburi served in the masu includes ingredients like sea urchin, salmon roe, and shrimp, and is quite luxurious but also comes at a relatively high price. Perhaps it's aimed at the inbound market? ◼️ Today's 10-Piece Nigiri – 1980 yen This includes ten pieces of nigiri, miso soup, pickles, and a fruit set. ◯ Nigiri: - Red fish (possibly fatty bluefin tuna) - Flounder: has a good texture and elegant fat - Salmon or trout? - Octopus - Marinated mackerel - Squid - Sweet shrimp: with great sweetness and freshness - White clam - Salmon roe - Sea urchin: Although the menu photo didn’t show sea urchin, they decided to add sea urchin gunkanmaki for a more complete experience. ◯ Miso Soup: Made from sweet shrimp heads, the miso soup has a robust shrimp flavor and is served at an ideal temperature—very tasty. ◯ Pickled Radish and Melon Overall, regarding the lunch nigiri, being nearly 2000 yen (including tax), I honestly expected a bit more. For this price, I feel like the quality should be better; I’d suggest a price closer to 1500 yen is more appropriate. If they charge near 2000 yen, it would be reasonable to offer better sushi toppings, increase the number of pieces, or perhaps include something like chawanmushi (egg custard). Given the current offerings, it might be challenging for them. I shared my thoughts directly with the staff, and considering they just opened, I hope they quickly find their footing.

I enjoyed the 3-color bowl for 1800 yen today. This new restaurant opened on June 14th. My companion had the seafood chirashizushi. Although it's called the 3-color bowl, it actually includes salmon, flounder, scallops, ikura (fish roe), and surf clam, making it quite filling. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

I discovered on Instagram that "Masuko no Shokudo Nannn'ka Sapporo Branch" will open on June 14, 2024, located in TM-24 BUILDING, South 3rd Street West 3rd, facing south. The original Masuko location nearby is quite popular, often with lines forming. I used to visit "Masuko" for a while, and since it's a coastal town, there are many excellent sushi and seafood restaurants. Despite its small size, there are many impressive establishments, and I apologize for not being aware of this before. I visited the Sapporo branch just two days after it opened. It seemed there were no other lunch places open in the building, so upon descending the stairs to the basement floor, I saw a row of congratulatory flowers. The place was quiet, with a small counter of eight seats, one table for two, and one for four. There were two men and one woman working there. The walls and tables have dark colors, and the dim lighting may not be the most suitable for enjoying seafood bowls. After receiving a nice cool water, I looked at the menu. As I had researched online, the offerings and prices remained the same. Besides some high-end seafood bowls that seem aimed at tourists, there are also slightly cheaper lunch options with three varieties for the same price. I ordered the "Kaisendon Barachirashi" for 1,800 yen (excluding tax). It took about 8 minutes for my order to arrive. On the tray was a masu (a traditional wooden box) filled with the seafood chirashi, a soup, a soy sauce dish, a spoon, chopsticks, a paper towel, and a separate plate with pickles and an orange. The seafood for the barachirashi included salmon, octopus, marinated mackerel, egg, cucumber, tuna, tobiko, and white fish, all laid on sushi rice topped with shredded egg and garnished with wasabi on a perilla leaf. After taking some photos, I cleaned my hands with the towel, poured soy sauce into a small dish, and began eating. I started with the soup, which was lukewarm and had a bit of a fishy smell. Shaking that off, I focused on the seafood chirashi. The masu was piled high with sushi rice, visually appealing, but the toppings were overflowing, making it somewhat difficult to eat. The freshness of all the fish was great, and mixing all the toppings, along with the tobiko, created a nice crunchy texture. However, the marinated mackerel seemed a bit over-marinated, giving it a dry texture that was less than ideal. The sushi rice had a mild sour taste, a bit cooler than room temperature, and while it wasn't perfectly cooked, it was still acceptable. Overall, I felt the freshness was better than "Shichiri Sakanaya," but the cost-performance was lower. Towards the end of my meal, a staff member asked, "Was the soup lukewarm?" and offered to get me a fresh one, citing that the warming device must have turned off accidentally. I would have preferred they noticed earlier—one would think they could have caught it during the plating. Other patrons finished quickly and left before I could settle my bill. The shrimp head miso soup was on the weaker side in terms of saltiness, which suited my preference, but I'm not sure if this would appeal to the majority. The separate plates of "orange" and "pickles" felt off since I’d have preferred ginger instead. The three lunch menus included "Today's 10-piece Nigiri," which looked like a good price-performance ratio, but I decided to skip it this time since I was curious about the skill involved in the nigiri. If I have the opportunity, I might return. Thank you for the meal!