Today, I came to the area around Sapporo Station for my girlfriend's hospital visit. As usual, the wait time at the pharmacy was long, so I decided to explore and find somewhere to have lunch during that time. It was crowded everywhere due to lunchtime, with long lines forming. After wandering around, I saw the word "legend" in the distance. There were some empty seats inside, so I decided to have lunch there today. It is said to be famous for its generous portions, but from the samples outside, it didn't seem like a lot. Unaware of the legendary trap, I purchased the "Suta Don (with miso soup and raw egg, extra rice/850 yen)" from the ticket machine, and my girlfriend, who had used this place before, oddly worried, "Are you really okay with extra rice?" She knew how much they served from her previous experience. Laughing, she decided on the "Salt Suta Don (with miso soup and grated yam, regular size/860 yen)" and handed the ticket to the staff before sitting down. The spacious interior with high ceilings was very comfortable, and as I looked around, I noticed some text on the wall. My gaze stopped at one passage: "Regular size is equivalent to three rice bowls." Really? While contemplating various things, my girlfriend's Salt Suta Don arrived in about 5 minutes. It was much larger than the sample outside... I was slightly shocked. Then, the Suta Don with extra rice was brought to me, and even from a distance, I could tell that the amount was odd. What appeared in front of me was a large bowl filled with pork rice. The amount of rice was incredible! However, the intense garlic aroma was stimulating my appetite. Following this appetite, I decided to dig in! The simple miso soup with wakame seaweed and green onions was well-seasoned with a comforting taste that warmed my stomach and body. Now, I lifted the heavy bowl and dug into the legendary Suta Don! The pork belly, stir-fried with a garlic soy sauce, was rich in flavor without any strong taste. The meat was tender and juicy, and the incredibly delicious garlic soy sauce made the rice irresistible. At first, I thought there was not enough meat for the rice, but the garlic soy sauce played the role of a perfect side dish. Hokkaido's famous pork rice from Obihiro is made by coating pork loin with a thick sweet and salty sauce, but the Suta Don's pork rice is completely different and quite addictive. As I reached the regular size, I added the raw egg and tried it. The smoothness of the yolk combined with the dish, making it even better. I couldn't help but finish it all in about 10 minutes. I also tried my girlfriend's Salt Suta Don, which she shared with me. It was lighter than the regular Suta Don, with a smooth texture thanks to the grated yam, making it very easy to eat and more suitable for women's taste. I initially thought the place would be popular with tough guys or male students, but the restaurant was bustling with customers of all ages and genders, with a few solo female customers as well. The student couple at the next table was enjoying the Sutamina fried chicken rice bowl! The atmosphere of the restaurant and the ease of eating seemed to have attracted more repeat customers. On the subway ride home, even with a mask on, I was worried that my garlic smell might bother the people around me, so I thought maybe I'd had enough of the Suta Don for now. But two days later, my body was craving it again, haha. Next time, I want to try the ginger rice bowl or the kimchi Suta Don with extra rice. I'll definitely go back for more and fill myself up! Thank you for the meal!

I had been interested in this shop for a while. It is a shop in front of Sapporo Station that is often featured on TV. I was able to easily find a seat around 2 o'clock on a weekday. You purchase a meal ticket and can even use a credit card. The soft meat with a strong garlic flavor was tastier than it looked. The raw egg might be a matter of personal preference. There were also young girls eating there normally.

When I asked my friend where they wanted to eat, they suggested this place. It seems like a restaurant that young men would enjoy, but there was also a woman dining alone. I ordered the mixed seafood and pork bone ramen, salted vegetable rice bowl, and ginger rice bowl. The mixed seafood and pork bone ramen is a limited-time menu item with a nice fish powder aroma that really stimulates the appetite. The salted vegetable rice bowl and ginger rice bowl were also very filling... it's the kind of hearty meal that guys would enjoy. The cost performance is great, so if you're hungry, definitely give it a try! You can also customize the ingredients and rice.

I want to eat garlic. Sometimes I crave garlic. When I want garlic, I come here. I'm used to beef bowls, so the Sutadon here feels a bit expensive and I don't come here often, maybe once a year. Next to the food samples at the storefront, there was a big tapestry. I decided to go for the limited-time Garlic Chip bowl. It's a hearty Hormone Sumi Yaki Beef Bowl for 1,180 yen. I love garlic chips. I decided to go for less rice. Just for peace of mind. After waiting for a while, my number was called and I went to pick up my order. The system here is a combination of the staff calling out numbers and an automatic voice system. Isn't one of them enough? Now, the alluring garlic bowl. The sauce makes me feel like I can get a refill. There seems to be more pork belly than hormone. The texture is just right, allowing me to be conscious of chewing. The crispy garlic chips are a delight. I added garlic and shichimi from the condiments. I'll eat garlic as I please, even if I stink tomorrow. Indulging in garlic cravings. While eating, I noticed the dust on the metal grating at the counter seats. There was quite a bit of dust behind the water dispenser as well. Maybe I should have sat at the counter by the wall. But when I looked around, there were no other women except for me. Well, it's a hearty meal, after all. Despite ordering less rice, it was still quite filling. I returned home with the strong smell of garlic wafting from my mask. Well, that's all I wanted.

Thinly sliced pork piled high! Full of garlic flavor! A rich taste that fills your mouth as you take a bite! I'll dig in heartily. This will be irresistible for those who love this kind of dish... It's like the pork version of a beef bowl shop, with various options to choose from when you're hungry. It's a tough choice. Is there an option for extra meat...? In beef bowl shops, if you don't order extra meat, the ratio with the rice is off and it's frustrating, so I choose extra meat here too. Maybe that's why the garlic flavor is even stronger! However, I'll refresh my palate with miso and dig into the pork bowl with plenty of garlic! The taste may be strong and salty, but mix in the egg and it's all good. It's irresistible. I'll definitely come back...

The "challenge" of the morning session has ended. The hurdles were quite high, but I managed to get through it with some sense of accomplishment. To recharge for the afternoon session, I headed to a nearby place to become a "legend." That place was the legendary "Sta-don" restaurant (laughs). Sta-don, which is often featured by a certain truck-related YouTuber, looked really delicious, so I decided to give it a try. The restaurant had a nice variety of table and counter seats. I had already decided on my order, so I purchased the "Stamina Karaage Set (regular size) with Onsen Tamago" from the ticket machine and handed it to the staff. It was past 11:30, but the restaurant was only about 30% full. After waiting for about 5 minutes for my number to be called like an automatic hospital billing machine, I received my tray and returned to my seat. I regretted not refusing the raw egg since I had ordered the onsen tamago, thinking it wouldn't come with one. The Sta-don and karaage looked delicious. The Sta-don had a strong garlic flavor when eaten as is, but the thin slices of pork and garlic soy sauce were wonderful, making it a great dish to enjoy with beer. Eating it with white rice, I found that the rice was a bit lukewarm. The onsen tamago was cold from the fridge and the yolk was slightly firm, which made it less enjoyable when eaten with the bowl. The karaage had a strong soy sauce flavor, which I liked, and while it was a bit crispy, it was overall not bad. The regular portion of white rice was quite filling, and after finishing everything, I was quite full, which might affect my "challenge" in the afternoon. I had high expectations for this visit, but I felt that a slight discount might be needed. However, the evaluation might change if you order a set meal. Also, I sat at the counter facing another customer, and while it was nice to have chopstick rests and condiments placed every other seat, it was a bit uncomfortable because the seats were facing each other, with no complete partition in between (there were side partitions). In this day and age, I think they should consider this situation.

Suta-don without extra meat or pickled radish for 780 yen. Hmm, was the garlic always this strong? It took about 15 minutes to get my order, maybe because it was crowded. I felt like there wasn't enough meat. It might be better to add extra meat or a raw egg. Located near Sapporo Station South Exit, parking costs 400 yen.

It's been a while since I had a "suta-don" (rice bowl with stewed pork). I ordered a "negi-mori suta-don" with miso soup and salad on the side. The flavor is still rich as ever, even when mixed with the egg. But this unique taste is exclusive to this restaurant. The majority of customers inside were men, which was a sight to see. I'll definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal.

I had sukiyaki don for the first time. It is located in the city center and I didn't have the opportunity to go because there is no parking lot, but I went for lunch as I was nearby. It was powerful and delicious. However, I was surprised by the huge amount of garlic. I was also surprised by the many solo female customers. I think it's okay because they are wearing masks, but maybe not suitable for lunch.

After a little over two years, I visited Stadon-ya again! It had become a self-service restaurant, which was a bit confusing at first, but I managed to order a mixed fried chicken set with extra rice from the ticket machine. When my number was called, I went to the counter to pick up my order and brought it to my table. Of course, water was self-service as well. The fried chicken and ginger pork were both delicious! The seasoning of the meat here is really tasty! With the extra rice, I was quite full and satisfied. I originally wanted to try the oil noodles as well, but unfortunately they were not available this time. I'll have to try them next time! Yummy!

[March 2022 Visit] I had a pork bowl for 730 yen. My family members accompanied me on a mini move that also served as a sightseeing trip due to my son's enrollment in university. This led to me living alone temporarily. On the first day, I had a pork bowl for dinner. This place is one of only two in Hokkaido, the other being in Asahikawa. The garlic-infused soy sauce goes really well with the green onions, and it's delicious with a strong flavor. The miso soup that comes with it is satisfying too. The pickles on the side of the bowl add a nice touch. Thank you for the meal! Now, I'm off to take the dog that was left behind for a walk together. #Sapporo #GarlicFlavor #Safe with Masks #I also wanted to try the Zangi #Oh, they have a set menu too

I worked properly in the morning, had lunch, and in the afternoon I searched for what to eat for dinner (laughs). I realized that I've only had two bowls of ramen since the beginning of this year. I searched on a blog of someone who caused a burst water pipe, but couldn't find any suitable options. I was looking for a ramen shop near the station on my commute route that is open for business even in the 4 o'clock hour. Surprisingly, I found a shop that had ramen on the menu. Looking at the menu on the blog, they offer rice bowls and fried chicken as their main dishes, but they also have soy sauce ramen, chashu noodles, and oil noodles. I took the subway and checked the official website to find out that they don't have ramen (laughs). They do have oil noodles though. I arrived at the shop around 4:30 PM, looked at the sample dishes displayed outside, and decided to go for the "Pork Bowl for 730 yen" which looked similar to Yoshinoya's beef bowl. Inside the shop, there was a ticket machine in the airlock, but that was for takeout only. The ticket machine for dine-in customers was inside the shop on the right side. It was a touch panel ticket machine, which is a recent trend. I handed the ticket to the staff and took a seat at a table since I had some luggage from work. There were a few customers already seated. I thought the dish would be served quickly since it's like a beef bowl, but it took about 8 minutes to arrive. The smell was... quite a strong garlic scent (laughs). Was it a garlic soy sauce dressing? It was a dish that made you want to keep eating. Plus, the portion of rice was generous. It also came with miso soup and a raw egg, all for a reasonable price. Mixing the egg into the dish while eating made it even more delicious. The combination of pork belly, garlic, and egg is really good. The garlic soy sauce dressing is quite addictive. I finished the meal in less than 10 minutes. It was satisfying in its own way. I might get hooked on this garlic soy sauce dressing. Thank you for the meal.

When I went to Sapporo Station for work, I stopped by the legendary Sutadon restaurant in front of Sapporo Station for lunch. There is no parking lot, so I parked at a nearby paid parking lot. I visited the restaurant twice in September, and on the first day (9/2) I ordered the "Sutamina Karaage Set (880 yen)" and on the second day (9/24) I had the "Negi Mori Sutadon (780 yen)". The Sutadon, as the name suggests, is their specialty. The Karaage Set I had on my first visit was amazing in terms of both portion size and taste. And on my second visit, the Negi Mori Sutadon was also very satisfying.

I had the "Suta-don" dish. The lively atmosphere of the restaurant caught my eye. It feels like a place for hearty meals. You purchase a meal ticket and then sit at a table. Since it was my first visit, I went straight for the "Suta-don." It's like a not-too-sweet pork bowl with a hint of garlic. It seems that on the 29th, the amount of meat is increased by 1.5 times for Meat Day. Hmm, I definitely have to come back for that. Well, thank you for the meal.

It is located across from Tokyu Department Store. I often go there when I get off work late and crave a hearty meal. It's a super B-grade gourmet dish made with domestically produced pork belly and American beef hormone stir-fried in black garlic sauce. I know it's not healthy with all that fat, but...

A stamina and voluminous bowl with pork belly marinated in secret garlic soy sauce on top of a large serving of rice. Satisfying. Delicious (*ﾟ▽ﾟ*) Stadon: Pork belly meat is juicy and tender, cooked at low temperature to melt and remove excess fat while locking in flavor. Mixed with "secret garlic soy sauce" and stir-fried quickly with high heat and a wok, even the regular size contains about 3 bowls of rice, offering a stamina and voluminous bowl.

I ordered the Galibata Sutadon for the first time. I think I prefer the regular one. LOL The biggest downside today was not the Galibata, but the fact that the meat in the Sutadon was clearly not freshly made. It was not hot, but rather lukewarm, as if they were trying to cover it up by putting it on hot rice. Maybe it's because it's lunchtime on a weekday? I feel like it was hot when I visited before (before COVID). If you want something hot, maybe it's better to avoid lunchtime on weekdays?

Last September, I was hospitalized for difficult disease treatment, following hospitalizations in January and this year. As a result, regular reviews were suspended from April 19th to my discharge on May 6th. Before being admitted to the hospital, I wrote reviews on my computer and uploaded them from my hospital bed. I was discharged on May 6th. Due to being hospitalized, I was unable to reply to the comments on the reviews, but I have now completed them. I managed to give "likes" to the reviews posted by everyone even while in the hospital. Your supportive comments were a source of energy for me during my hospital stay. I sincerely appreciate it. Although I have been discharged, I expect to be hospitalized again within this year. Thank you for your continued support. [May 2021] "Densetsu no Stadon" originated in Tokyo. There are over 90 stores from Hokkaido in the north to Fukuoka Prefecture in Kyushu in the south. The headquarters is located in Nakano-ku, Tokyo, and is part of the "Antoworks" group. The group also includes "Legendary Steakhouse" among others. I visited for the first time with my usual companion for a weekend lunch. This restaurant is located near JR Sapporo Station in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, near Tokyu Department Store Sapporo Store. Please check the exact location of the restaurant on Tabelog. We visited for a late lunch, after 1:30 pm on the weekend. Although we went at a different time, it was almost full. I ordered the "Stamina Karaage Teishoku - Chou Onimori 990 yen" from the ticket machine, while my usual companion ordered the "Stadon 630 yen." We sat at an available table seat. Surprisingly, the "Stamina Karaage Teishoku - Chou Onimori" arrived first. The dishes were ready in about 7 minutes. My companion and I shared half of each dish. - Stamina Karaage Teishoku - Chou Onimori: Hot and crispy garlic-flavored karaage, medium-sized pieces, 12 pieces with shredded cabbage and mayonnaise on the side, separate dish with sauce, miso soup with warm ingredients, warm seaweed rice, pickles included, price 990 yen (tax included) - Stadon: Stadon, a garlic-flavored pork version of gyudon, with a decent amount of meat. The rice is equivalent to about 3 bowls, served with pickles, raw egg which when put on Stadon, gives a mild flavor and allows for flavor variation, miso soup with warm ingredients, seaweed included, price 630 yen (tax included) The "Stamina Karaage Teishoku - Chou Onimori" had 12 pieces of karaage piled high and hot. The "Stadon" had a considerable volume despite its appearance. The rice was equivalent to about 3 bowls. It's a reasonably priced and filling bowl that younger people can enjoy. Once the situation with COVID-19 settles down, I would like to enjoy the "Stamina Karaage Teishoku - Chou Onimori" with a beer. Next time, I might try taking out the "Stamina Karaage." It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

Arrived at 11 am just after the Sunday opening. Two customers already there, more coming in. Located near JR Sapporo Station South Exit. Originated in Tama, now with over 80 stores nationwide. In Hokkaido, there are only two stores here and in Asahikawa. Been curious about it after seeing the sign for a long time! The interior is like a fast-food chain, similar to "Yoshinoya". 4 staff members. There is a ticket machine for bento at the entrance, and another one for dining inside. Used the touch panel ticket machine to purchase the basic "Suta-don" (630 yen) this time... but forgot to set the change, so paid in cash to the staff. First, a raw egg is served. The membrane inside the shell is thick, making it hard to crack. Seems fresh. Shortly after, the Suta-don and miso soup arrive. Put the egg on top... the garlic soy sauce is delicious! Not as garlicky as expected, but still leaves a garlicky taste in the mouth for a while after eating (laughs). The pork belly is tender! And the green onions too. The miso soup has a strong dashi flavor and is surprisingly tasty! Contains wakame seaweed and green onions. Overall, very satisfying in terms of taste. Was expecting something more junky, but it wasn't that strong in flavor. Still, probably best to avoid before meeting people (laughs). Decent portion size too. Next time, I'll try a different variation. Curious about the "Suta-mina Karaage Curry".

During a recent visit to my parents' house, I had a conversation with my sister about helping out with the garden work at her place by pruning branches and preparing for winter. This led to my visit to Sapporo on this day. I took the first morning express bus, which arrived at Sapporo Station around noon. I had come across a restaurant in this area before and had wanted to visit it. I remembered having my first "Suta-don" experience about 18 years ago in Hachioji, where I stayed for work, and it left a lasting impression on me. I wanted to try it again, especially after anticipating the physical exertion from helping out in my sister's garden. The menu had a dish called "Garlic Butter Suta-don," which sounded perfect for boosting stamina. I decided to try it. I took a photo in front of the restaurant, checked out the menu and samples displayed outside, and then entered the restaurant. I purchased the food ticket from the vending machine, was directed to a table, and eagerly awaited my dish. When it arrived, I noticed that the garlic in the dish was in the form of fried chips, which added a nice aroma. I cracked a raw egg over the dish, mixed it in, and enjoyed the flavorful sauce with ginger and garlic. It was already satisfying at this point, but I added some grated garlic on top for an extra kick. The dish not only tasted great but also gave me the stamina I needed. I felt energized for the two days of garden work ahead, thanks in part to the delicious Garlic Butter Suta-don. I will definitely visit this restaurant again when I return to Sapporo.

Recently, the lingering summer heat and lack of sleep have been tough, making me feel exhausted. In times like this, you need a hearty meal to boost your stamina! I had the "Stamina Don" for 630 yen, which comes with miso soup and a raw egg on top. It took a little while for the dish to be served, unlike fast-food beef bowl chains. When it arrived, I saw a generous portion of meat on top of the rice bowl. It was thinly sliced pork belly with green onions on top, drizzled with a secret garlic soy sauce. The garlic flavor spread in my mouth with the first bite. Adding the raw egg and mixing it with the dish, then pouring some chili bean paste on top, enhanced the flavor even more. The combination of garlic and spiciness was perfect. There were condiments on the table, so you can season it to your liking. I even tried adding a bit of vinegar, and it worked well too! Even though I ordered a regular size, I finished it all in no time. I've been eating less lately, so a mini size might be a good option next time. It's great that they offer a mini size on the menu. With a mini size, I could even have some fried chicken on the side.