It was right in the middle ♬ Wow, you had a good sense of gift-giving... haha I sometimes buy this "Chinoya" brand dashi myself. Of course, I also welcome it as a gift ♬ It's great for when you want to finish a dish elegantly ✩.*˚ Really... I was surprised! I've reconsidered! haha Thank you for the meal (*^ω^*)♬

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, it is a designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is still no medicine that suits my rare disease. I have reservations for hospitalization in September last year, and January this year, with the next one scheduled around May or June due to the reduction in hospitalized patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. I appreciate your continued support. [April 2021] This is the third review, so I will keep it light. "Chinoya" is a food company established in 1883 in Fukuoka Prefecture. Originally started with soy sauce production, they also ventured into agriculture. They later opened a restaurant serving natural food using crops they grew themselves and fresh local ingredients. The restaurant is called "Chinoya" with a thatched roof. They also sell condiments, dashi, and sauces similar to the ones used in their dishes for customers to recreate the flavors at home. They do not use artificial seasonings or preservatives. This "Chinoya Daimaru Sapporo Store" is where they sell these products. The store has a luxurious feel with a dark gray color scheme. They recently announced the construction of a factory in Ebetsu City, with completion scheduled for the end of May 2021. The construction cost is 5 billion yen, and they plan to develop new products using Hokkaido ingredients. This is a good business for Hokkaido, and I want to support it. They used to offer tastings in the store, but I haven't seen them since the pandemic. I used to enjoy trying the samples and then choosing products based on my preferences, but unfortunately, that is not possible now. They also sell the "Chinoya Ebi Dashi" limited to Sapporo. I am tempted by the limited edition label, but I ended up buying the regular "Chinoya Dashi" that my family always uses. - Chinoya Dashi It is a powdered mixture of ingredients in a tea bag form. Ingredients include bonito flakes, dried sardines, grilled horse mackerel, sand lance, dried kelp, and powdered soy sauce. Boil to extract the dashi. Each bag contains 8g and makes 250ml of clear and beautiful dashi. With the grilled horse mackerel, it has a fragrant and natural flavor. The dashi alone tastes great. Price: 30 bags for 1,944 yen (tax included) "Chinoya Dashi" has become a staple for miso soup in our house. When using the dashi to make miso soup, it turns out delicious with a flavor close to the restaurant's miso soup. Recently, I have been using it without extracting the dashi, resulting in a strong and rich dashi flavor. Personally, I prefer this method. I always end up having seconds. There are various condiments and dashi available nowadays, but I feel reassured knowing that they do not contain artificial seasonings or preservatives. Next time, I might try the "Chinoya Ebi Dashi" limited to Sapporo. It was a delicious meal.

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, it is a designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is still no medicine that suits me. I had to take a break from work for the third time due to my health condition, but I managed to make it to the fourth act of "Eating Too Much and Getting Fat Theater". I have returned to work while consulting my health condition, but recently, the idea of a short hospitalization has come up again. I will visit and interact with posts, even if it takes time. [December 2020] This is my second review, so I will keep it light. "Chinose" is a food company established in 1926 in Fukuoka Prefecture. It originally started with making soy sauce and later ventured into agriculture. They opened a restaurant serving natural food made from crops they grew themselves or fresh local ingredients. This restaurant is called "Chinose". They sell condiments, broth, sauce, etc. with similar flavors to the dishes they serve so that customers can recreate the dishes at home. They do not use chemical seasonings or preservatives. This review is about the "Chinose" store in Daimaru Sapporo. The store has a luxurious feel with a dark gray interior. They used to offer food samples in the store, but I haven't seen any since the pandemic. I bought the "Chinose Dashi" that is a staple in my home. It comes in powder form in tea bags made from ingredients like bonito flakes, dried sardines, grilled horse mackerel, sand lance, kombu, and powdered soy sauce. It makes a clear and beautiful broth when boiled in water. It has a savory and natural flavor because of the grilled horse mackerel. The price for 30 bags is 1944 yen (tax included). "Chinose Dashi" has become a staple for miso soup in my home. It creates a delicious miso soup similar to the one served in the restaurant. I sometimes use it without making broth, which gives a stronger flavor. Personally, I prefer it this way. There are many options for seasonings and broths nowadays, but I trust "Chinose" as they do not use chemical seasonings or preservatives. I might try the "Chinose Ebi Dashi" next time. Thank you for the delicious meal.

The dashi series! These highly acclaimed dashi are truly amazing. Just a little bit of these authentic flavors can transform your home-cooked meal into something special. I received these wonderful dashi even though I didn't ask for them. Thank you very much. The dashi and tsuyu for udon are too good to use for just any udon. The dashi and tsuyu for oden are refined and delicious. The dashi ponzu for udon is surprisingly delicious with dashi added. The Chino-ya dashi is a gift that will surely be appreciated. It's just so delicious! Thank you for the feast.

This was my first visit. At the end of the year, I bought a few items as souvenirs for my parents' house and for home use. For home use, I purchased Chiyonosha Nyumen Dashi Shio (486 yen) and Chiyonosha Dashi (386 yen). Chiyonosha Nyumen Dashi Shio (486 yen) is an instant noodle dish. Usually with instant ramen, I leave some of the broth, but with this nyumen, the broth was so delicious that I drank it all. Truly, it's Chiyonosha's broth. Chiyonosha Dashi (386 yen) is a genuine Japanese-style broth made from powdered kombu, bonito flakes, urume iwashi, and roasted flying fish. When making miso soup, I used this broth by taking it out of the pack. I was able to make a delicious miso soup with a rich flavor. Just by using this broth, the dishes are elevated to another level. It seems that you can also use the broth from the pack for fried rice and stir-fries. I tried using a little bit of the broth when making fried rice, and it turned out to be more delicious than usual.

In 2018, I received a generous gift of money from my in-laws to celebrate the birth of my child. I decided to buy gifts for my father-in-law and mother-in-law. I bought sake for my father-in-law, and my mother-in-law requested dashi. She had a grand ambition to rename the famous Gion Festival to "Mother-in-law Festival" and wanted a magnificent float for the occasion. So, I set out to buy a float in Gifu. However, I ended up at Chino-ya in Daimaru Sapporo, where I couldn't find any floats. Instead, I bought instant miso soup as a gift. It was a bit pricey at 810 yen for 4 packs, but it had a nice, gentle flavor with a good dashi aroma.

The powdered dashi here is really delicious. When sprinkled on spinach ohitashi with soy sauce, it transforms into a dish that could easily be served in a restaurant. Each region has its own limited edition items, so I checked and found the "Hokkaido shrimp dashi ¥1512" for sale. I bought it and the powdered dashi has a strong shrimp flavor with a hint of richness and aroma. It added a great taste to dishes like udon soup and okonomiyaki. I bet it would make a delicious shrimp miso soup too. I'm glad I bought this powdered dashi.

This is a famous dashi restaurant, but recently I go there to buy vinegar. They have three types of mini bottles - Kyoho grape, strawberry, and yuzu - all for under 400 yen. Today, I tried the Kyoho grape vinegar, which is not too sweet and easy to drink. My favorite way to enjoy it is mixed with carbonated water.

During New Year's in Sapporo, it's just the two of us. I have a long break, but my wife is always busy. She arrived yesterday and is leaving today. Even if I told her to take the bus back alone, she would probably just quietly come with me. I worry more about the future than tomorrow, so I'll go back with her. She said she wanted to go to Daimaru, so I accompanied her. I thought I knew the purpose, but I forgot. Inside, she hurriedly headed to "Cheese Kingdom." Then she said she wanted to stop by another place, "Chinoshio." Our home uses their dashi. It's expensive, so we don't use it every day, but we use it for special dishes. It's our favorite. Since we started using it at home, we've been using it for gifts too. Some people look forward to it every time. We still have some at home, so today I bought "Dashi Tamago" base in two varieties and dried fish stock powder. There were so many varieties in the store. The dashi tamago base is delicious. It probably tastes the same no matter who makes it, but my wife's nose is in the air and her chin is up. The dried fish stock was bought to make dried fish ramen. It turns out to be a delicious ramen that makes you dizzy. Chinoshio is really delicious.

Sapporo, located in the basement of Daimaru Department Store, is a specialty shop for dashi broth called "Kayanoya Sapporo Daimaru Store". They offer a variety of dashi broths such as their basic "Kayanoya Dashi", as well as niboshi (dried sardine) dashi, vegetable dashi, and seasoning sauces like soy sauce and miso, all without any chemical seasonings or preservatives. The parent company, Kyuhara Honke Group, is a long-established soy sauce brewery founded in the 26th year of the Meiji era. Kayanoya is the name of the directly managed "restaurant" that became the national hit for this dashi. Known for their dedication to dashi, this shop is popular for their dashi packs, with the Kayanoya Dashi 30-pack priced at 1944 yen. It contains a blend of dried horse mackerel, bonito flakes, kelp, round herring, and sea salt in powder form, providing a versatile and flavorful dashi for everyday use. It is recommended for making miso soup, adding a subtle and refined taste. Simply add a pack to kombu-infused water for authentic dashi. The reviewer finds it to be a household essential and prefers it over other brands due to its taste and quality.

We always use Chie no Dashi at home. This time, I purchased Chawanmushi seasoning made with Chie no Dashi, basil and garlic salt, and oden broth. The dashi here is delicious, you can use it for anything. We use Chie no Dashi for all dishes that require dashi. After making dashi, we dry it, take it out of the bag, and use it as powdered seasoning for various dishes. The basil and garlic salt is great for sprinkling on salads and drizzling with olive oil for a taste similar to a top chef's salad. Definitely give it a try. Thank you for the meal!

Keipon-san's review revealed that we also use Chayoshada at home. It's preparation for welcoming the New Year. We bought the classic dashi for 1944 yen, and used Chayoshada for Chawanmushi dashi for 216 yen x 2. We also purchased Oden dashi and tsuyu for 540 yen. It's hard to believe we spent almost 3000 yen just on dashi, but it's so delicious. The classic Chayoshada can be used even after making dashi, which is excellent for other dishes. The Oden dashi is said to be selling like hotcakes, even being promoted on the radio. It was sold out when I went there last time. My wife said we should have Oden once Christmas is over, but I have drinking parties scheduled every day (;_;) So, I guess we won't be able to eat it after all? The Chawanmushi dashi makes even an amateur's cooking taste like a professional's. It's delicious! Everyone, please give it a try ^_^

★I often rely on this shop for tasting and sampling, but I rarely end up buying anything because the prices are a bit high. Recently, I have been cooking more at home and when I ran out of miso, I remembered this shop and decided to give it a try. I bought the "Blended Miso" for 864 yen, which is made from barley, soybeans, rice, and salt only. It is an additive-free miso with no preservatives or coloring agents. I used it to make miso soup and it had a gentle sweetness to it, which was delicious. It would be good for those who are concerned about chemical seasonings. However, it is a bit pricey due to its natural ingredients.

The dashi from Kayanoya was initially given to me by someone, but when I used it, I thought it was a versatile seafood dashi. The most basic Kayanoya dashi is made with dried horse mackerel, bonito flakes, round herring, kombu, and sea salt. Of course, it is free of chemical seasonings. It's convenient as you can easily extract dashi by just adding it, but you can also tear open the bag and use it like a sprinkle. It's delicious not only with rice but also directly on dishes. It has a light soy sauce flavor, so you can use it in various ways. However, the price is relatively high. But it's worth it. In October 2016: I usually buy it when I go to Nihonbashi, but today I bought Kayanoya dashi with grilled horse mackerel at Daimaru Sapporo. It's a bit too luxurious to use this for miso soup every day, so I usually use it for simmered dishes. When I usually drink miso soup made with dried fish, miso soup made with this dashi tastes lighter. The grilled horse mackerel aroma adds a slight dried fish flavor to it.

◆September 2016◆ This is a shop selling condiments located in the basement of Daimaru. It's not cheap, but they have many delicious additives without any additives. It's a great gift and you can enjoy it for yourself as well. Whenever I go to Sapporo, I always visit this classic shop. The ones I always purchase are: ○Japanese-style dashi salt ○Shiro-dashi (white dashi) ○Kayanoya dashi ○Spicy Ponzu sauce, etc. They also provide recipe collections, so cooking is enjoyable. Just adding a little hot water and soy sauce to the Kayanoya dashi makes it super delicious. The Japanese-style dashi salt transforms simple rice balls into high-class rice balls with just rice and salt. They also offer a service where you can taste everything you're curious about. Since I can't go there often, I might try ordering online next time.

There is a shop in the gourmet section of Daimaru department store that sells seasonings and dashi, and it is always crowded with customers. You can sample the dashi they sell, and it was so delicious that I have been buying their dashi packs ever since. When I don't have time to make dashi from scratch, I use their products. Recently, I received a set of mixed rice as a wedding gift from relatives, and it was also from this shop. (The mixed rice with small dried fish that I sampled at the tasting corner was delicious.) The price is not cheap, but the taste is elegant yet rich, so I recommend trying it at least once. According to the staff, their noodle soup base is also recommended. The display of products and customer service are both excellent, making shopping at this store enjoyable.

Kuhara Honke Chaya's "Niboshi Dashi," "Reduced Salt Dashi," and "Chaya Dashi" are products I purchased at the Daimaru Sapporo store basement floor. I first learned about this shop from a free paper that introduced it. I was interested in trying their dashi because it is free of chemical seasonings and preservatives. The products I bought come in a small pack with 5 tea bags each (each costing 386 yen). I wanted to try each of them, so I opted for the small pack. - Chaya Dashi: This powder contains roasted jaw from Nagasaki, Hokkaido kelp, Kagoshima bonito flakes, and urume iwashi flakes. With the bonito flakes, it has a great aroma and is recommended for dishes where you want to enjoy the scent of bonito, such as soup and simmered dishes. It can be used for elegant restaurant-style dishes as well as home-style miso soup, offering a wide range of uses. - Niboshi Dashi: Made with sardines, it has a distinct fishy smell. It is suitable for simmered dishes and miso soup, and the smell fades away when used in these dishes. However, as my husband is sensitive to fishy smells, I was a bit nervous when I first used it. But when I used it in dishes with strong flavors, he didn't mind the smell at all. It is perfect for miso stew or dishes with a strong taste, enhancing umami in dishes with strong-tasting dried foods and root vegetables. - Reduced Salt Dashi: It uses the same ingredients as "Chaya Dashi" but with reduced salt content by 57%. While it may feel slightly lacking in flavor, it is suitable for my mother-in-law who needs to limit her salt intake. There is also a vegetable dashi made from Japanese vegetables such as onions in a Western style. I received a booklet called "Cooking Guide" with instructions on how to use the dashi packs and recipes for dishes like miso soup, simmered dishes, noodle soup, and mixed rice. I used "Chaya Dashi" for dishes like oyakodon, simmered dishes, zaru soba, and zaru udon. The tea bags make it easy to get authentic dashi, which is convenient. I made warm udon and soba soup with light soy sauce, and zaru soba and zaru udon soup with dark soy sauce. The "Cooking Guide" recommended using light soy sauce for udon soup, which indeed enhances the flavor of the dashi. Using delicious dashi can elevate your everyday dishes. Next, I want to try it in okonomiyaki and mixed rice.

At the end of the year, I passed by a shop that was incredibly crowded and caught my attention. The atmosphere of the shop was very chic and lovely. It has its main store in Fukuoka Prefecture, and they sell dashi, dressings, and seasonings. There were sample foods available for tasting. ★Visit Date★ January 6, 2014 (Monday) / Evening ★Purpose★ Purchase for home use ★Order Details★ 30 bags of niboshi dashi (1,890 yen) / Spicy miso hot pot base (525 yen) ★Order to Service Time★ Immediately ★Thoughts on the Food★ I made miso soup using the niboshi dashi, and it had a very nice aroma of niboshi, completely different from the usual dashi granules I used before. It comes in tea bags, so it's easy to bring out this flavor without much effort, which is great. The instructions mentioned that if you want to enhance the niboshi flavor, you can tear open the tea bag. I tried it once, but the flavor became a bit too strong for me, like niboshi ramen, so I prefer using it without tearing the bag. ★Recommendation Points!!★ They gave me a recipe book called "Cooking Guide" that uses their dashi. This niboshi dashi can elevate your everyday miso soup to the next level. With a variety of products available, I'm likely to become a regular at this shop for a while.

My wife makes incredibly delicious miso soup! What's your secret, dear? Oh, she actually uses this dashi pack from Hisakura Honke "Chinoya". Where can I get it? Oh, it's sold at Daimaru's basement! I'll go buy some too! So I came here to buy it. Wow, there are various types of dashi packs available! This time, I bought the "Niboshi Dashi" pack with 30 bags for 1890 yen. It might be a bit expensive, but it's so tasty! I'll take this back home and make my solo business trip life more fulfilling! Oh, I forgot the miso... I'll go buy some too!