I ordered the following items: Fried Chicken Curry - medium (462 yen), Spicy Tofu (132 yen), Pork Miso Soup (88 yen), Spinach with Sesame Dressing (66 yen)... Total cost was 748 yen. I had some business at Hokkaido University, so I decided to visit their cafeteria. I lined up with a tray and looked at the menu, but nothing really stood out, so I went with the classic curry rice with fried chicken. I love extra pickles, so when I ordered the curry, I asked for extra pickles, but was told they don't offer that. Too bad... I also picked some side dishes and the pork miso soup. The line was quite long, so you need to be quick when choosing your side dishes. The curry was slightly sweet with a hint of spiciness. I topped it with the spinach with sesame dressing while eating. The spicy tofu was surprisingly spicy and good. The pork miso soup was hearty and only 88 yen, which was nice. The total came to 748 yen... Well, if you get a variety of items, the cheap image of the cafeteria disappears. Nowadays, many cafeterias outsource their food, so it's understandable. Overall, it was a decent meal.

I visited the restaurant around 12:20 on a weekday during summer vacation. It wasn't too crowded, just had to wait in line at the register for about three people. I purchased items at regular prices. - Beef Toro Donburi: I had the small size (I believe it was 410 yen) about 20 years ago, and the taste hasn't changed. This time I got the regular size, and the amount of beef toro flakes was good. It's recommended to mix well before eating due to uneven soy sauce distribution. - Spinach with Sesame Dressing: Natural sweetness. - Spicy Tofu with Chicken: It was nice to have chicken breast on top. Good source of protein.

I have lunch at Hokkaido University for work. There are 6 cafeterias on campus, and I head to the largest one, "Hokkai Shokudo". It seems like there are few students around since it's still winter break, and the cafeteria is located far from the main gate, making it appear less crowded with non-student customers. The long counter is divided by food items, and you order directly in front of each counter with a tray, receive your food, and then pay at the register. I ordered what seemed like the recommended dish, "Tamago Toji Udon, @385 (excluding tax)". I sit at a counter seat separated by acrylic on both sides. I thought it was just a regular "Tamago Toji Udon", but the soup with ginger and vinegar didn't quite match well. The saltiness was just right, but the noodles were just ordinary boiled noodles without any special feeling. I later realized from looking at the menu photo that it was actually written as "ginger and vinegar". I finished the meal quickly in a few minutes. Thank you for the meal~

I tried the famous "Beef Toro Flake" dish at a student cafeteria during my trip to Hokkaido. Despite the small portion, the amount of rice was sufficient. The beef toro flake was not abundant, but that is expected at a student cafeteria where prices are low. The warm rice paired with the raw beef toro flake melted in my mouth and was quite delicious. The special sauce added a nice touch, and I felt like I was experiencing a student atmosphere.

U400 Ramen Collection 20 "Hokkaido University Co-op North Dining Hall" (Sapporo, Hokkaido) serves Tonkotsu Ramen for 377 yen. The ramen comes with medium-thin curly noodles and toppings such as chashu, menma, green onions, and spinach. There are several dining halls at Hokkaido University, each offering different menus. At the North Dining Hall, the only option under 400 yen is this Tonkotsu Ramen. It's quite rare to find Tonkotsu ramen in Sapporo, but as far as university cafeteria ramen goes, it's decent. And the fact that even non-students can enjoy it for such a low price is truly appreciated. Visited on January 27, 2020. #HokkaidoUniversityCoopNorthDiningHall #HokkaidoUniversity #Hokkaido #UniversityCoop #dininghall #cafeteria #Sapporo #Tonkotsu #PorkBone #TonkotsuRamen #PorkBoneRamen #Under400Ramen #U400Ramen #Ramen #OneCoin #400yenorless #Cheap #CheapRamen #OneCoinLunch #SapporoRamen

I visited this restaurant for lunch in October 2019. It is located at Hokkaido University, and it is said to be the largest cafeteria there. There were plenty of seats available. I chose buffet, pork miso soup, rice, hamburger, fried tofu, and okra salad, and the total cost was 695 yen including tax. It was very affordable and delicious. All the ingredients, including vegetables, are from Hokkaido. There were also Hokkaido-exclusive menu items available, making it very satisfying. It is open to the general public, so if you visit Hokkaido, I highly recommend it.

Attended a study session at the Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University in the afternoon. With a cafeteria nearby, four colleagues and I decided to go! Students were lining up in a long queue. It made the aging population issue seem like a joke (lol). I wanted a rice bowl dish... but ended up in the curry corner! No time to line up again, so I just ordered whatever caught my eye on the menu. I got the Ebi Katsu Curry (large) for 456 yen. As expected from a university cafeteria, the cost performance was good. Found a seat, sat down, and took a quick picture. About 20 minutes had passed by now. There's a famous saying about curry being better with a drink, and I agree. It only took about 5 minutes to finish the meal! Thanks for the meal!

I had a beef and rice bowl. It was at a university cafeteria located within Hokkaido University in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Specifically, it was at the Hokkaido University North Cafeteria, which is further north within the campus. The campus is large, so the cafeteria is also spacious. Despite being a university cafeteria, they also offer curry and fried food set meals, as well as Hokkaido-style miso ramen. Among these options, the words "beef and rice bowl" caught my eye, so I decided to order it. The beef and rice bowl at the university cafeteria in Hokkaido seemed appealing. The dish consisted of rice topped with beef flakes, green onions, and seaweed, seasoned with soy sauce. There was something special about enjoying a beef and rice bowl in Hokkaido.

I ordered the specialty Gyudon (beef bowl) at Hokkaido University's cafeteria. The warm rice melted the fatty meat slightly, allowing its sweetness to seep into the rice. I enjoyed adjusting the soy sauce to my preferred level of saltiness. It was delicious. It seems like a dish that regular students don't eat often.

Beef toro bowl

Good evening. For tourists, the most popular restaurants near Sapporo Station are Clark Cafeteria and Chuo Cafeteria, but the largest one in the north is Hokubu Cafeteria, which serves as the main cafeteria for Hokkaido University. Tonight's dinner menu is as follows: Medium rice 97 yen Miso soup 32 yen Pork yakiniku 194 yen Spinach with sesame dressing 64 yen Fujiya cake 200 yen The main meal alone costs 387 yen, which is quite reasonable. I treated myself to the Fujiya cake as a reward for being tired, since it was so cheap (lol). The pork yakiniku, which used to be called ginger pork, has been getting more expensive each year, but it is a crucial menu item for students who love fatty foods. The combination of pork and salty sauce really enhances the rice. The small side dishes are also cheap at 64 yen each, which is great. I tend to have the spinach side dish as I'm slightly anemic. Rice is quite expensive, so some students bring their own cooked rice in Tupperware to save about 100 yen. Thanks for the meal (*´꒳`*)

One of the university cafeterias at Hokkaido University is the North Cafeteria. The nearest station is Kita-18-Jo Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line. I entered around 4:20 pm on a weekday at the beginning of the year. Since it is a university cafeteria, there were many tables inside. There were about 10 customers before me. It is a self-service shop. Perhaps because it is run by the university co-op, the prices are generally cheap. I ordered a Soup Curry Ramen (tax included: 432 yen) at the noodle counter. I paid in cash at the checkout counter. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Those in the know are aware of the happiness of being able to eat Gyudon at the school cafeteria! It was temporarily suspended due to the BSE issue, but I'm really happy that it's back. The warm rice with melting Gyudon is just irresistible. It's on the pricier side for a school cafeteria, but it's quite reasonable compared to other restaurants or online shops. It tastes even better with a hot spring egg added! The sauce is quite salty, so remember to ask for less sauce when ordering from the lady serving. Even women can easily handle the large size!

I finished running errands in the city with my friend and we decided to visit our alma mater (in our hearts, haha) Hokkaido University to see the Ginkgo tree avenue in full bloom. The Ginkgo tree avenue was amazing! We then decided to have lunch at the university cafeteria. It was a holiday today, so there were people of all ages and families there. I chose the curry (M size) for 273 yen and the autumn balance side dish for 84 yen. The rice portion was quite generous, probably catering to students. The curry portion was a bit small, but considering the price, it was reasonable. The flavor was spicy but suitable for most people. The autumn balance side dish included two sweet potatoes, spinach with sesame dressing, and dried radish. The taste was delicious, although the spinach seemed a bit fibrous, maybe it was frozen. It was a fun experience to feel like a student again at the university cafeteria.

While organizing my digital camera files, I came across photos from a trip to Hokkaido a year ago. I visited Otaru, Sapporo, and various other places, including a stop at Hokkaido University for lunch. The campus was huge and filled with lush greenery, which was very soothing. It felt like a small park with poplar and elm trees, and I almost expected to see squirrels running around. The campus was much larger than the one I attended, almost like comparing an ant to an elephant. I was surprised by the size. I wondered if students had to run between classes in different buildings. I remember seeing lots of bicycles, which were probably necessary given the vastness of the campus. On that day, I wandered around the campus and stumbled upon the North Cafeteria, a large cafeteria at Hokkaido University. It had been about 30 years since I last visited a cafeteria. Inside, there was a showcase on the right and a large seating area. The prices were very reasonable, as expected from a university cafeteria. I decided to order the "Sticky Cold Soba" instead of the udon, which came with cold broth, okra, half-boiled egg, and shredded seaweed on top. The taste was average, but I enjoyed slurping up the sticky noodles. After finishing my meal, I took a short break and marveled at the scale of Hokkaido University. Everything in the northern land seemed to be on a grand scale.

I had some business at the university and decided to visit to enjoy the nostalgic beef toro bowl. I remembered how delicious the beef toro bowl was with its rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. However, when I arrived, I saw flyers everywhere announcing the return of the beef toro bowl. I wondered if I would be able to have it today, but when I went to the counter, I found out that the beef toro bowl in medium size was priced at 550 yen! I was surprised because I remembered it being around 350 yen. It has been ten years since I graduated from university, so maybe there was a price increase during that time. Upon closer inspection of the flyer, I discovered that due to regulations, the beef toro bowl now uses beef ham instead of raw beef. I was hesitant to spend 550 yen on it, especially if it wasn't going to be the same as before. Feeling a bit stingy, I decided to try the Kumamoto ramen from the Okinawa and Kyushu Fair at the university cafeteria instead. It cost 399 yen and came with two slices of thin chashu, wood ear mushrooms, and a boiled egg - quite a generous portion for the price. However, the noodles were unusually slippery, and the soup had an overpowering garlic flavor, so it wasn't very tasty. I used to think that the affordability of university cafeterias was a great thing, even for working adults, but lately, with reasonably good cup ramen available for around 200 yen and affordable set meals at Matsuya, the appeal of university cafeterias seems to have diminished. However, I realized that the convenience and variety of dishes at a university cafeteria, especially for those looking for a home-cooked meal-like experience at a low price, still make it a valuable option. The beef toro bowl will be on sale for 399 yen only on May 21st, so if you're a fan, be sure to check it out!

The student cooperative cafeteria on campus offers incredibly affordable prices, with most meals costing around 500 yen or less. Even if you eat a lot, it's rare for the total to exceed 700 yen. You can adjust the portion size to fit your appetite, and there is a variety of options like noodles, curry, rice bowls, and side dishes to choose from. With over 1000 seats available, you won't have trouble finding a place to sit even during peak hours. Ordering at the counter, paying at the register, and being seated takes less than 5 minutes, making it quicker than ordering at a regular restaurant.

In the morning, I had my usual standing soba for my business trip. It was not bad, but after finishing a job, I got hungry. Since I had some time before my next appointment, I decided to have "duck rice" for brunch (note: a meal between breakfast and lunch). When I checked the Hokkaido University Co-op website and saw "We have revamped the soup for a new flavor," my expectations naturally rose. I had confirmed before that non-students are welcome at the Hokkaido University Co-op. Although I had been to three out of the seven dining halls (one of which is a restaurant), this was my first time at the northern one. They open early, at 8 am, but ramen is only available starting at 10 am. When I entered, it was already ramen time, and surprisingly, there were quite a few people dining there. I wondered if they were having breakfast. I approached the counter and saw the description "We have enhanced the original miso flavor to create a rich miso taste." So, despite having had miso ramen for lunch the day before, I decided to order the miso ramen. The noodles were taken out from a long, thin bag, weighed, and then shaken in a sieve. Aren't they pre-divided into individual servings? If not, how will they handle the rush during peak hours? What surprised me even more was that they were using fresh noodles. They were boiling them properly, which takes time. If they don't anticipate the rush, it could be chaotic during peak hours. I paid 360 yen at the register and took a seat. The ramen was rich and oily, but the flavor was robust. It was definitely worth more than 360 yen. The bamboo shoots and green onions were nice, and it even came with a slice of chashu. The noodles were firm and medium-thick, a result of being properly boiled fresh noodles. They certainly didn't skimp on the quality. There are plenty of ramen shops on the mainland that serve worse noodles than this. Indeed, the level of the university is high, but the level of the ramen is also high. The taste might fluctuate during peak hours, though. I'll try a different flavor next time! Thank you for the meal.【April 2011 Update】This time, I tried the salt ramen. (Actually, I had it after eating the gyudon at Clark Dining Hall, a bit of a strange combination, haha) The salt ramen also costs 360 yen, but it's not to be underestimated. It's much tastier than ramen that costs 700 yen at popular places. They maintain the perfect firmness in the noodles, boiling them fresh each time. The salt ramen has a good flavor, not the usual taste of diluted saltwater or MSG overload! The seafood aroma is pleasant, and it's rich in oil, with a solid taste. The chashu is more like ham, but that's understandable. If you expect more at this price, you're asking for trouble. Hokkaido is truly remarkable. The ramen quality here is high.

The beef toro bowl at Hokkaido University cafeteria is really delicious! However, other simmered dishes, boiled dishes, and other rice bowl dishes are not that great. Just because it's in Hokkaido doesn't mean everything is delicious. Well, it's cheap because it's a cafeteria. Don't expect too much. It's quite crowded at lunchtime, but if you're going to go, I recommend going to the Elm restaurant inside Hokkaido University. If you must eat here, then go for the beef toro bowl.