It's been a while since I visited Hakodate. I had the classic yakitori bento from Hasegawa Store. It had been about 3 years since my last visit, so I forgot that they start grilling after you order. I got a mix of salt and regular sauce, as well as a jumbo size. I usually eat it in the car right away, but I had a big breakfast so I ate it when I got home. I warmed it up in the microwave and it was delicious. But I still wished I had eaten it fresh off the grill. It's rare to find something so simple yet so tasty. I wish there was a place in Sapporo where I could get yakitori bento too.

Before returning to Honshu, I purchased a yakitori bento from Hasegawa Store. Despite being late at night, customers kept coming in and they started grilling the skewers after taking orders. Amazing, even in the middle of the night. Yakitori Bento (salt) [530 yen]. #Hokkaido #Hakodate #HasegawaStore #HasegawaStoreShowaShop #24hourbusiness #yakitori bento #pork belly #pork belly skewers #bento #Hakodate specialty #Hakodate gourmet #soulfood

"Hasegawa Store," known for its yakitori bento, is often featured in the media. You can order 24 hours a day and enjoy freshly grilled yakitori. They offer a wide variety of menu items, making you want to come back again. It also functions as a convenience store, making it easy to stop by and grab something. The biggest downside is the long waiting time. The "Yakitori Bento W" includes 200g of rice, equivalent to one salted pork skewer, and three teriyaki pork skewers. The salted pork is hidden in the rice. Though I'm not a fan of teriyaki, the system of being able to enjoy freshly grilled yakitori at a convenience store is impressive. You can choose garlic rice, miso flavor, or spicy flavor to add some variety. It's a beloved local store that keeps customers coming back for more. If you visit Hakodate, be sure to stop by at least once. For first-timers, search online for how to eat it."

Even though I had Osechi and Toshikoshi Soba, I got hungry before going to Hatsumode and had a late-night snack at HaseSto. When I went to a different store, they were no longer serving yakitori bento, so I went to this store instead. I feel like I did the same thing last New Year's Eve... The staff at the Showa store were all very kind and cooked the yakitori quickly. I ordered the Yakitori Bento Small with one skewer of beef, and the Yakitori Bento Deluxe for the first time. It came with three beef-wrapped skewers and vegetable skewers. It was very delicious, but the salt seasoning was too light, so I ended up with leftover rice, and I ended up eating it with Kimpira Gobo... I think it would have been better with salt sauce or another kind of seasoning. The yakitori bento is always delicious no matter when you eat it. I've been eating it almost every day since I came back home... (laughs) Thank you for the meal!

Lunch on April 25, 2021: I ordered a small yakitori bento with sauce. I felt like eating it after a long time... I usually eat salt, but sometimes sauce is good too. However, the small size was not enough. I was only 5 minutes full, haha. Next time, I will order a medium or larger size. Thank you for the meal! (^_^)

When you think of Hakodate, do you think of squid? Salt ramen? No, it seems that the soul food of Hakodate people is the yakitori bento from Hasesto. "Really?" I asked, and was told, "Maybe only a few locals." However, there is no doubt that it is the soul food of Hakodate. I decided to try it out. The first time I visited, I didn't know how to order the yakitori bento, so I ended up buying a pre-made bento and was teased by the locals. It turns out you have to order the yakitori to be grilled. This time, I made sure to order the yakitori bento properly. There is a counter with a grill in the center of the shop. You fill out an order form and place your order there. First, you choose the size: mini, small, medium, large, jumbo. I chose large (730 yen). Then you choose the flavor: tare, salt, salt tare, umakara, miso tare. I chose salt. I wrote my choices on the order form and handed it in, then waited inside the shop. Hasegawa Store is a convenience store with a variety of takeout options. Oh? This format is similar to Seicomart, which is popular in Hokkaido. There seems to be a connection with Hasesto, as Seicomart drinks were available there. I bought a bottle of oolong tea. After about 10 minutes, my order was ready. I paid for my drink and bento at the register and ate in. The yakitori bento turned out to be pork skewers. It had a simple taste, but it was definitely addictive. The combination of seaweed, yakitori, and rice on top of each other was harmonious and delicious. The large size was enough to fill me up. I might end up coming back for more. Thank you for the meal.

After a late-night gym session, I craved some meat and went to the restaurant. I ordered a jumbo pork skewer and a pork cheese skewer (the round one) both with salt flavor. I enjoyed them at the eat-in corner. The freshly grilled skewers were delicious, and the pork cheese skewer was juicy and satisfying. I also bought a pork skewer with sauce for takeout, which will be my snack with drinks tonight.

Hakodate (*´ㅂ`*)♥ One of the must-buy souvenirs in Hakodate these days is Mister Donut because it's cheap. Another popular souvenir that I often buy is the yakitori bento box! It's delicious, but the main reason is that you can only buy it in Hakodate, which makes it unique. Hakodate has many shops with items that are unique to the city, and that's one of the reasons why I love this town. The yakitori bento box used to come with just white rice, but a few years ago they started offering seasonal limited edition flavored rice. This month it's edamame corn butter rice, and a friend recommended it to me, so I decided to try it! This became our dinner for the day. It's exciting to watch the yakitori being grilled right in front of you. When you eat it right after buying, it's incredibly delicious, but since I had to bring it back to Sapporo, it cooled down a bit. However, the container seemed to have good heat retention. I put it in a cooler box and sealed it, so it was still slightly warm. I ordered the yakitori bento box with four small skewers. The seasonal rice was a bit more expensive than the regular white rice option. The normal yakitori bento box small size costs 490 yen, while the edamame rice costs 520 yen including tax. I prefer the sauce seasoning. The store also sells Seicomart products and original bread from Haseusu, which is a nice touch. There is also a deli corner with a variety of options at Haseusu. You can also use the Seicomart point card for payment. Now, I will take it back to Sapporo, reheat it, and enjoy it. The edamame corn rice goes well with the yakitori! The yakitori was a bit tough in some parts, maybe because it cooled down and was reheated. But overall, it was delicious, and my kids also enjoyed it. When you think about it rationally, it's not incredibly amazing, but when you come to Hakodate, you just feel like buying this yakitori bento box with its unique charm. Thank you for the meal!

When I visited Hakodate in July 2019, I had to try the yakitori bento. I bought it on my way back to Sapporo. You can choose soy sauce as the sauce. The pork was tender and the sauce was delicious! The store also had Hasegawa Store, a bento shop, and a bakery. The convenience store items were the same as Seicomart. Thank you for the meal!

When I come to Hakodate, I always want to eat yakiben before leaving. So for breakfast, I had a yakitori bento (lol). I'm weak when it comes to "limited time offers," so this time I went for the triple option without salt. The Yakitori Bento Triple (limited time offer for April 2019) allows you to enjoy three flavors at once: salt, sauce, and spicy. As expected, the rice gets mixed up with the sauces (lol)!! Although there is a salt section in the middle to separate the sauce and spicy ends, both flavors are quite strong. It was a fantastic and generous meal with a great deal, but I won't be eating it again (lol). Thank you for the meal!

I tried the yakitori bento from Hasegawa Store, a soul food in Hakodate. I ordered the yakitori bento W, which allows you to enjoy 3 pieces of pork skewers in sauce and 1 piece of salted pork kalbi. When I opened the lid, I found 3 pork skewers in sauce but no salted pork kalbi. I thought I might have ordered wrong. However, as I continued eating, I found the salted pork kalbi hidden under the rice and seaweed. What a surprise! I enjoyed it very much.

Grilled pork skewers. A bit tough, so it might be difficult for those with weak teeth. Cost performance is decent. The taste is good. The sauce and seaweed go well with rice. The amount of rice is light, suitable even for elderly people.

The sauce is too sweet. I would be happier if it were a bit more refreshing, but since it's a local soul food, I'll give it 3 stars.

Visited on October 23, 2020! Yakitori bento (small) for 352 yen.

The yakitori bento box was sold out, so I bought some alcohol instead.

Grilled pork is amazing! How do you eat it?

The convenience store may look strange at first, but the food is delicious whether it's fresh or a day old.