This is a soba restaurant located on Odori in Sapporo. It's conveniently close to the subway station, making it easy to stop by during a spare moment. They have a wide variety of menu options, including both hot and cold soba dishes. On this day, I chose the cold soba with crispy burdock tempura. The tempura was crunchy and the cold soba was delicious, all for a reasonable price of 680 yen. It's a great place to visit when you're in the mood for soba during a quick break.

Wandering new curry mania / rookie ramen mania, a solo middle-aged man. This is a memo-like review by an old man. If you are looking for concise information about the restaurant and dishes, please move on to other people's reviews around here. Before that, I had two "standing soba" places. Of course, on different days. It's hard to write smoothly. Normally, I would review in the order I ate, but let's start from the third comparison. I finished work promptly at the usual time and quickly grabbed a new book at my favorite bookstore, wondering what to do next. I had known about this "standing soba shop" for a while, but usually just passed by the front of the store. I thought I wouldn't visit unless I had such an opportunity (comparison eating). The location is in Chuo-ku, Odori Nishi 3-chome. On the basement 2nd floor of Hokuyo Building. Facing the underground passage separate from Aurora Town, it is located in a corner among hamburger restaurants, drugstores, and others. I entered around 6 pm (Friday). Inside, there is a kitchen and reception at the back. Long table seats for standing eating on both sides of the walls. Each seat was separated by a board. You need to purchase in advance at the ticket vending machine located next to the entrance to enter the store. Water etc. is self-service (immediately after entering). There were no other customers, only two solo customers (seniors, men and women). Now, I had already purchased the order at the ticket vending machine. I chose the "Gobo Tempura Soba (warm)" for 550 yen including tax. I hesitated, but chose the "Gobo Tempura" for comparison with other shops. The ticket is handed over at the serving place in front of the kitchen. First, I handed over the "half ticket" and when receiving the ordered soba, I was told to hand over the "remaining half ticket". Oh, how is it? Let's eat. The soba broth is okay, not hot. It's not bad. It doesn't have a strong flavor of buckwheat noodles. The soba noodles are neatly bundled without the thin cut noodles running wild and flow smoothly into the mouth and throat. The texture is good, with a pleasant firmness. Oh, as someone said before, "it's not rough." That's how it feels. It clearly stands out from other "standing soba shops". Now, how about the "Gobo Tempura"? You can feel the difference in the crispness just by holding it with chopsticks. It's quite crispy. The gobo and other ingredients are coated with a thin batter, like a well-made "tempura". When soaked in the soba broth, it quickly becomes soft and doesn't fall apart like other fried foods. The crispy texture is also appreciated. (Perhaps because it is fried until just before burning, too) Well, the batter and oil seep into the soba broth, but it doesn't add much richness. That's how the third place was, so the previous two might be a bit difficult to write about. 1st place: The soba broth was warm for the first time, with an elegant taste. The soba noodles lacked firmness and had a soft texture. Hmm... not bad, but I probably wouldn't go again. 2nd place: The dashi broth has a strong fragrance, but the soy sauce flavor is strong in the return. I feel like the richness has decreased compared to the past. The slightly lower price is a relief, but it's better not to expect too much added value.

Now, let's talk about Hamanasu, a standing soba noodle shop. Since it is operated by the same company as BENTOSS, they also incorporate seasonal items. The ingredients are top-notch as well! As someone who always goes for the tempura fish cake soba when it comes to bento, I always end up ordering that. But when they have seasonal items, I can't resist trying them out! Haha. In mid-June, they had the spring series with leek soba, and now they have switched to the summer series with asparagus tempura soba. Both were delicious! I'm looking forward to the next seasonal series! (*'▽'*)

This place is a familiar spot for Sapporo locals, part of the Aichi Foods group that also runs the Bentos takeout bento and set meal restaurant Jinbei. I haven't been here in a long time, but decided to stop by on my way home. Normally, I would go to nearby standing soba shops like Hinode Soba or Nagara, but this time I wanted to try their cold soba, which is rare in Sapporo. I ordered the Cold Oroshi Soba from the ticket machine outside and handed the ticket to the staff inside. It was just before 7pm, and there was one other customer at the counter. I sat at a calm seat at the back of the counter, facing away from the other customer. The staff worked efficiently, so it took a bit longer than other standing soba shops, but it was worth it. The soba noodles were thinly cut and served with daikon radish, nori, and chopped green onions. The combination was perfect, and the taste was delightful. This is probably the best standing soba shop in Sapporo for cold soba. I highly recommend it, especially when you're looking for something refreshing during the hot weather. I was impressed by this visit and will definitely be back soon. Thank you for the delicious meal!

It's rare to find a place that serves standing soba with zaru soba during lunch break at work, so it's quite valuable. I ordered a regular size of zaru soba, but it wasn't enough for me. If you want to eat a satisfying meal, it's better to add a rice bowl or choose a larger portion. Thank you for the meal!

I visited the restaurant around 1 pm on a weekday. It's a standing soba shop with a narrow interior, divided into individual spaces by partitions for COVID-19 measures. It felt cramped, especially when trying to navigate to the serving and dish return areas at the back without bumping into other customers. I purchased a ticket for a large serving of zaru soba (460 yen + 100 yen) at the ticket machine by the entrance and handed it to the staff at the serving counter. It took about 5 minutes for the soba to be served, surprisingly. The soba noodles were thin and firm, with a good chewy texture from being rinsed in cold water. The dipping sauce was served in a small cup and had a spicy kick, with toppings of shredded seaweed, green onions, and wasabi. The soba broth, available in a pot near the entrance, was light and hot. Overall, considering the price, the soba was satisfying.

Today's soba noodles ◆ Hamanasu-san ◇ Chikuwa Tempura Soba (cold) was delicious! Even among standing eateries, the cold soba here is top-notch!! Although it takes some time as it is a standing eatery, the cold noodles were well chilled and the quality of the chikuwa tempura was high!! As always, it was delicious!! --- Now, the weather forecast for tomorrow is sunny... so I will be heading to the Tokachi region!! I wonder if I will be able to enjoy some delicious soba there? I am looking forward to it!! Thank you for the meal today.

Hamanasu-san! Limited spring season menu! ◇Sakura soba for 620 yen? Or was it 630 yen? Featuring green onions and spinach to represent the colors of spring, with small shrimp tempura to showcase the cherry blossoms!! Grated daikon to balance the flavors. You can choose between hot and cold, depending on the temperature at the time! Eating while standing and feeling the spring... happiness.

Soba Restaurant Hamanasu @ Zaru Soba Large Serving ¥560 Once again, I felt like eating soba from the morning, so I came here. No hesitation at the ticket machine, I immediately ordered the "Zaru Soba Large Serving." Bam! I noticed that the arrangement was different from the menu, so I fixed it before taking a picture. Well, I have to put it back to its original state when I eat it though. Ah, the soba here is really delicious. This time, I made sure to enjoy the soba-yu at the end as well. I am very satisfied. Thank you for the delicious meal.

★Soba Restaurant Hamanasu @ Zaru Soba Large Serving ¥560 I was feeling a bit hungry after having some Chikuwa Tempura Soba earlier, so I decided to go for it again. And there I was, at the perfect timing, as the shutters were just opening! I ordered the ticket for the Zaru Soba large serving and got it right away. The portion size was just like the regular one, which was perfect for me at this time of day. The balance of the sauce's saltiness and sweetness was just right for me. Thank you for the meal!

★Soba Restaurant Hamanasu @ Cold Chikuwa Tempura Soba Large Serving ¥640 In the mood for something other than ramen, curry, or rice in the morning? This is the place to go! There are other places where you can have soba in the morning, but this one is special because you can enjoy cold soba at a reasonable price. I ordered the "Cold Chikuwa Tempura Soba Large Serving" and wow, the tempura is huge! I poured the cold soup quickly over the soba and slurped it down. Then I took a bite of the freshly fried chikuwa tempura. It was so delicious! I dipped the chikuwa tempura in the wasabi that came with the soba, and it was also tasty. I finished it all in no time and left completely satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

★Soba Restaurant Hamanasu @ Zaru Soba Large Serving ¥560 Feeling like something other than ramen or rice in the morning. When that happens, head here! I was drawn in by the perfectly timed open shutter (*^^)v I personally think the soba here is best with a firm texture, so my menu choice is usually decided. "Zaru Soba Large Serving" Bam! ჱ̒ ｰ̀֊ｰ́ ) I chose the large serving because the regular size disappears in no time! It was really delicious (*´﹃｀*)♡ I finished it in no time... Thank you for the meal! (*^^)v

The other day, I visited the renowned soba restaurant, Hamanasu, located just a 2-minute walk from Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line, Tozai Line, and Toho Line Odori Station. This restaurant is known as the top player in the standing soba world, never letting go of its reputation. As for the owner, Hamazoe Koji, he hails from Kagoshima, where he played baseball as a pitcher. After retiring, he became a coach and eventually settled in Tokushima. Now, let's talk about the food. The soba here is like a perfect fastball - precise, powerful, and full of flavor. And the tempura, like a tricky curveball, surprises and delights with its crispy texture and generous portions. It's truly a flawless combination!

We are a family of standing soba noodle enthusiasts, always conquering the standing soba noodle shops in Sapporo city. Today, we visited "Soba Dokoro Hamanasu" located right near Odori Subway Station. This shop is managed by the bento shop "BENTOSS". You order using a ticket machine. I was a bit indecisive but ended up choosing the Chikuwa Tempura Soba for 450 yen. The broth was lightly seasoned, a bit sweet for my Kansai taste. The noodles were thin and surprisingly delicious. The Chikuwa tempura was huge and tasty, although slightly powdery. Overall, it was a satisfying meal. I might try the Gobo Tempura next time.

On weekdays, the restaurant opens at 8 am, but be aware that it opens later on weekends. I used to find it quite convenient and used it often. Unlike other standing soba shops, you can eat inside without worrying about people around you. It is run by a bento shop. The soba is quite solid compared to other standing soba shops, and the fact that the place is not too crowded is a plus. You order by using the ticket machine outside. Today, I had the Red Pickled Ginger Tempura Soba (warm) for 560 yen. The soba noodles are not as stretchy as usual, more like frozen noodles. It tastes quite good when eaten with the rich broth. The tempura was served hot, which was nice. It used to be served cold, so they must have changed it. It's delicious, but I think the tempura might not be as good if eaten cold. The set menu with rice bowls is also quite tasty and recommended. Although there is no morning menu, I can still recommend it. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

I have been here before, but I didn't leave a comment, so... When I first visited, I think there was clam tempura on the menu, but I couldn't find it because the vending machine menu layout was unique. I finally figured it out - the vending machine menu is arranged using the standing eating protocol to make it easy to choose delicious items. The restaurant is small, so please enter sideways to avoid bumping into other customers. It's the etiquette of standing soba.

★Soba Restaurant Hamanasu @Tempura and Cold Soba Set ¥670 I felt like slurping on some cold soba from the morning! This place clears that mood for me (*^^)v That place is Soba Restaurant Hamanasu♡ Actually, I felt like having tempura after a long time, so I ordered the set menu from the ticket machine ♬.*ﾟ "Tempura and Cold Soba Set" Bam!ჱ̒ ｰ̀֊ｰ́ ) The zaru soba is of course delicious, and the freshly fried tempura is also tasty♡ The sauce isn't too sweet and not too sticky (*^^)v First, I'll start with the soba. Soba is definitely tastier when it's cold here! The balance of the soba broth is just right, and personally, I have nothing to complain about♡ And then, the tempura! There are two small pieces of green pepper and shrimp tempura, which are a good size for the morning and not too greasy, which is good (･ω･)b After eating, I also had some self-service soba water. The soba water with dissolved wasabi is also delicious, right? ♬.*ﾟ Yes, I'm very satisfied. Thank you for the delicious meal☆d(´∀｀*)

Walking through the Daimon Station underground shopping street, you'll find "Hamanasu," a standing soba noodle shop that stands out even more than the Bikkuri Donkey restaurant (seriously). About 10 years ago, during my short lunch break when I only had time to grab a convenience store bento and eat quickly, this was the only place where I could enjoy a meal outside. I used to order a ticket for chikuwa tempura soba and soboro rice bowl. The soboro rice bowl is no longer available, but the authentic taste of the chikuwa tempura, the cold soba noodles, and the dipping sauce remain. Also, the teamwork of the older ladies working there is impressive. Their tempura bowl and curry are also delicious. It's a nostalgic shop filled with the convenience of standing and eating. I hope they continue to serve their food with that speed and taste for a long time.

On November 24, 2022, I visited Sobadokoro Hamanasu and had the Curry Don + Cold Soba Set (large serving) for 760 yen. It had been about 2 years since my last visit. It seems like the prices have gone up due to inflation. I felt like having some cold soba on this chilly day. The set included curry don, which was surprisingly good. The soba was delicious with the katsuobushi-infused dipping sauce. I also liked the change to red fukujinzuke in the curry don. Overall, I was very satisfied with the meal.

【Completely Non-Smoking】A standing soba shop operated by BENTOSS, a bento lunch shop ^^ Located on the basement 3rd floor of Hokuyo Building in Odori West 3-chome. The system is self-service, so you buy a meal ticket at the vending machine, pick up your bowl when called, and promptly return your tray after finishing your meal. There is also self-service soba hot water at the entrance. On September 6, 2022, at 3:30 pm, revisited the place and laughed at my previous review. It said it was my 7th visit. Back in 2014, I used to go around trying out 5 lunch spots and then end up at Tutti II for drinks and soba. Those were the days of not gaining weight no matter how much I ate. Before heading home, I decided to have a light meal. Ordered curry soba with rice. It only took a few minutes for the food to be served. The noodles were thin, reminding me of Yoshinoya in Yubari. The broth was light, and the curry was not very strong, but somehow it was delicious (laughs). After finishing the noodles, I mixed the rice in, turning it into a kind of porridge. It was a lovely snack time ♬