I am currently hospitalized due to my rare disease, for which there is no cure yet. I have been receiving "blood products" for 5 consecutive days, which temporarily improves my symptoms. Last year, I was hospitalized 5 times for treatment related to my rare disease. I was discharged in September for the 4th time this year, but I have scheduled my 5th hospitalization for this month. Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, hospital admissions were delayed because of cluster outbreaks. The hospital ward has now reopened for admissions, and I was admitted on the first day it reopened. Your supportive comments are always a source of encouragement for me during my hospital stays. I am truly grateful for your support. While I am in the hospital, I will only be posting reviews that I had prepared in advance. Due to my poor health, there may be delays in responding to comments. I will reply to comments as soon as my health improves. Thank you for your understanding.

It's been hot days in a row, my appetite hasn't fully recovered yet but I'm starting to feel hungry... I only crave cold things, so soba it is. I don't want to go far, so I'll solve it at Sapporo Station even on the weekend. It's quite crowded as expected, but much better than the sushi restaurant next door! I ordered the double shrimp soba, the soba has a good texture but the tempura is just average... The soba broth is also... At least my stomach is full now.

I had Goma Soba at Yakumo for the first time in a while! Sometimes I crave this Goma Soba. It was my first time at the Stella store, and it is still new, so the interior is very clean. The Duck Soba and added Natto were just as I like them. The noodles are slightly thick, which is nice. The duck was just the right thickness, and the fat was clean. There was plenty of green onions. It may not be as authentic as traditional Duck Soba, but it's still good and easy to enjoy. The broth was a bit thick. Even the regular size had plenty of volume. The dishes were served quite quickly. The small Natto side dish was a bit pricey! Maybe a bit overpriced? It was seasoned. Maybe I should have ordered it cold instead, haha. Thank you for the meal ★

I used to frequent this place over 20 years ago, but I felt like the taste had become mediocre at some point, so I stopped going. However, after watching the movie "Ikiru" at Cinema Frontier, I decided to visit again. I had the Natto Soba for 930 yen, and the noodles seemed to be tastier than before (Yakumo is supposed to use the same noodle factory). I also tried the Kashiwa Soba for 930 yen, and the broth was delicious. The only disappointment was that the "Salmon Chirashi Soba," which used to be a popular menu item, was no longer on the menu. Thank you for the meal.

"Please send me occasional updates with just a postcard. Don't forget to always pray. Now, it's time to say goodbye. Live well and stay healthy." With these words, the teacher shook hands with each student, mounted his horse, and disappeared into the distance beyond the sparse woods, shouting "Boys, be ambitious!" with a crack of his whip. (Source: 'Dr. Clark and His Disciples' by Masakazu Oshima) Today, we visited "Tempura and Soba Yakumo Sapporo Stella Place" located just a 2-minute walk from Sapporo Station on the 6th floor of Stella Place. This newly opened restaurant in November 2022 offers a variety of delicious menu items with a focus on excellent service. Yakumo Soba has 7 locations in Sapporo, including the city center and Kitahiroshima, serving their famous sesame soba noodles for lunch and dinner, along with various rice bowls and set meals. The restaurant also offers izakaya-style dishes at some locations. During our visit on a weekday evening, we enjoyed some delicious soba noodles in Hokkaido, a must-try Japanese dish. The restaurant was clean, and the staff were friendly. On a different note, when approaching a closing elevator, do you rush to catch it, give up, or signal your intention to board? I believe the latter leads to a more pleasant experience for everyone involved. By showing consideration, you can make even a simple elevator ride a positive interaction. As I enjoyed my meal, I received a message that my table was ready, signaling the end of my visit to this great soba restaurant in Sapporo. Thank you for the delicious meal. Cheers!"

The cold sesame noodles were delicious and had a refreshing taste. It had the traditional flavor of a long-established restaurant. The seafood tempura rice bowl set was good, but the tempura pieces were smaller than expected. The original sauce for the tempura rice bowl had a unique taste. The cost performance was just right. It offered a satisfying portion size.

I usually go to a soba restaurant and always order the light options like natto soba or tororo soba. But this time, I really wanted to eat crispy tempura, so I ordered the tempura set! The tempura was hot and crispy, and it was so delicious!! As I get older, I find that I can't eat greasy food as much, but every now and then, I want to enjoy something like this.

I love soba noodles, so I often explore new soba restaurants that I haven't been to before. Surprisingly, there are not many soba restaurants near Sapporo Station that I have visited, so I decided to try one out. The restaurant was worth the price in terms of taste and quality! It was delicious!!!!

The restaurant mainly serves tempura and soba, as the name suggests. The menu is limited compared to other places. I ordered the soba with maitake mushroom tempura. It was okay. It was my first time seeing sakura shrimp on grated daikon. When I had the soba broth at the end, I felt like there was a hint of shrimp flavor.

Visited at 7:30 p.m. on November 2, 2022. "Yakumo" is a soba restaurant with sesame soba and tempura as its main dishes, with 6 locations in Sapporo and Kitahiroshima. The 7th location, Sapporo Stellar Place store, opened yesterday. The neighboring sushi restaurant was extremely busy with over 50 groups waiting, so I decided to check out the new "Yakumo" store next door. The store was 80% full, but I was able to get a table without waiting. I took photos of the menu and decided to order the limited edition "Mega Ebi Tempura Soba ¥1,600" with a large size upgrade for an additional ¥150, as well as "Oroshi Kobachi ¥200" and "Kurumi Tempura Musubi ¥350." The soba at "Yakumo" is made with 60% buckwheat flour mixed with homemade noodles and black sesame. The "Mega Ebi Tempura" included one large tiger prawn and two regular prawns. The dishes were ready in about 15 minutes. The soba was slightly soft and chewy, with a well-balanced broth. The tempura prawns were served with tempura dipping sauce and salt. The tiger prawn had a satisfying texture and flavor. The "Kurumi Tempura Musubi" was drizzled with a sweet sauce and was delicious. By the time I finished eating, it was 8:30 p.m. I may have eaten a bit too much, but I was ready to move on to the next place. It was a delicious meal. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I visited a newly opened restaurant called "Goma Soba Yakumo" which opened on November 1st. I had tried sesame soba two months ago in Toyohira, but it has been about a year and a half since I last had it at this place. I remember when I ordered the mori soba at the Aurora Town store, it came out in just 2 minutes (laughs). As I took the escalator up to the 6th floor of Stella Place CENTER, I couldn't help but notice how surprisingly spacious Stella Place is. With 21 shops on one floor, it's quite large. I entered from the east entrance of CENTER, located near Daimaru on the 6th floor. I arrived at 4:30 pm, which was the first day of opening, so the staff were actively trying to attract customers. The exterior of the restaurant had a bright atmosphere, perhaps due to its location. Inside, there were only table seats, no counter seats. The staff greeted me and said, "Please choose any seat you like." I decided to sit at a 4-person table. When the staff brought water, I placed my order for natto soba. The staff seemed a bit surprised by my order, but they confirmed that they had it. The interior of the restaurant was predominantly white, with wooden tables and chairs, and bright lighting. It didn't feel like I was in Yakumo, which I associate with black and folk music. The lack of background music also contributed to this feeling. I noticed that the prices were a bit high, possibly due to the current situation. A small bottle of beer was 690 yen and a glass of beer was 620 yen. I didn't see any set menus that seemed like a good deal. The natto soba I ordered arrived in about 5 minutes. While I was eating, more customers started to trickle in. Most of them ordered the tempura set. The natto soba had grated natto in the center, yellow pickled radish on the side, chopped seaweed, raw egg yolk, green onions, and unexpectedly, watercress instead of cucumber. I also noticed a small dish and spoon on the side, which I wasn't sure how to use. Overall, the soba had a nice texture, but towards the bottom, it tasted a bit salty. I also found the wasabi placed directly on the soba to be a bit unexpected. I couldn't avoid getting a mouthful of wasabi at times. Next time, I'll try the mori soba to compare. Thank you for the meal.

Today, a market opened on the first floor of Stella Place and it was very crowded. So, I decided to visit Yagumo, which opened today, for a quick bite. I had the chilled zaru soba for 850 yen. Yagumo's soba is always reliable and you can eat it with peace of mind. The portion size was quite generous. While waiting for my soba, a veteran couple appeared. When I can't decide what to eat in a food court like this, I usually go for a soba or ramen shop. Now, where should I go next?

Unagi (eel) rice bowl set for 2,700 yen. It was the day of the ox in midsummer, so I had an unagi rice bowl. I was satisfied with the quality at this price. It was delicious.

I love the dish with plenty of chopped natto, thinly sliced radish, and watercress instead of cucumber. I visited twice and ordered the same dish both times!笑

Limited time offer: Oyster seiro with a warm broth filled with large oysters. The soba is sesame soba. Even the regular size portion is satisfyingly large. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I had duck hot pot and fried oysters for the first time for lunch, and they were very delicious. The staff at the restaurant were quick and polite, which was great.

About 30 years ago when I worked in Sapporo, I used to go to the restaurants in the International Building almost every week for lunch. They have a great selection of lunch set menus. Stella Place is a popular dining area, so it's always crowded whenever you go, but it's a convenient location so it can't be helped.

There is no doubt that the shops in Stella Place are great.