On my day off, I lined up for about 15 minutes. I wrote down my name and waited. They offer kids' lunches, children's curry, and toys. It's perfect for taking children. You can choose the amount of rice and whether you want white rice. There are many Japanese dishes on the menu. This time, I chose the pork shabu salad set meal. The dressing was refreshing and very delicious. The menu also lists the calorie content, which is helpful. There is self-service tea available, which is nice as it complements the Japanese food!

I visited the restaurant because there was a discount coupon. It was lunchtime and there were 3 groups of customers waiting, so I decided to wait as well. I was able to enter the restaurant in about 10 minutes. I ordered the Chicken Toroniku (chicken thigh meat marinated in white malt and miso) and Charcoal-grilled Chicken with Miso for 1,090 yen. This set meal is perfect for those who love chicken. Doesn't chicken meat seem healthy somehow? It's not chicken breast, so it has quite a bit of fat, but not too much. It's just a matter of preference, I suppose. As expected from Ootoya, the dishes were light in flavor but substantial. The delicious side dishes made the rice go down smoothly. Thank you for the meal (^o^)

Visited around 2:00 PM. Despite the good location, there were about 7 groups waiting even at this time. The smell of Matsuo Genghis Khan across the street further increased my hunger, so I entered the restaurant. This time, I ordered the "Sweet Karaage Chicken" dish. The juicy fried chicken coated in sweet and spicy sauce had a subtle spiciness behind the acidity. It was very delicious. As expected, no matter what you eat at Ootoya, it's always delicious! The portion size was also very satisfying.

In December 2022, I made use of the 30-minute gap in my schedule by visiting Ootoya in Chikaho Naoetsu Building. It's a set meal restaurant where you can enjoy drinking with small side dishes. During the open time, I had a Super Dry beer in a medium-sized glass for only 350 yen! As for the side dishes, I ordered Kinpira Gobo for 210 yen and Chicken Breast with Scallion Sauce for 360 yen. The Kinpira had a great texture and flavor, while the chicken breast was tender and moist with a delicious soy sauce and plenty of scallions. I had two beers and two side dishes for a total of 1270 yen, creating my own little drinking set. It was a satisfying meal!

I hadn't eaten anything since morning, so I wanted to eat something substantial! I was torn between all the delicious menu items here... The portion was large, but I really wanted to try this Zangi with sweet sauce! It was delicious - unfortunately, I couldn't finish it, but I want to eat it again. Thank you for the meal!

This menu is delicious no matter where you eat it. This is my first time at the restaurant in Sapporo, but it is a reliable and safe place. The homemade taste, the never boring seasoning, and the homely atmosphere of the restaurant are all wonderful. You can take this taste home with you, but it's hard to replicate the seasoning and finish. The professional taste is condensed into each dish. Thank you for the meal.

I wanted to have a well-balanced meal, so I quickly entered Ootoya. I was undecided, but in the end, I ordered the Chicken and Vegetable Black Vinegar Sauce Set Meal for 890 yen with multigrain rice. I felt satisfied with the generous portion, and the guilt was lessened with the multigrain rice. I heard you could add extra chicken for an additional 100 yen, but since all the nutritional values were already increased, I decided not to.

I went to eat the egg and fried chicken with green onion sauce set meal with extra rice. The fried chicken was juicy and tender, and I got extra pieces because of a half-price coupon from the app. It was a great deal and I left feeling very full. Thank you for the meal!

The chicken and vegetable black vinegar sauce set meal is the best~ Thank you always for providing such delicious vegetables. Lately, I've been hooked on the tiramisu from Ootoya. I order it every time now. It has a gentle taste with no additives, but it's still delicious and highly recommended!

Today's menu was a bit off for me, as someone with a sensitive tongue, ordering hot tofu was a mistake... It was too hot, my tongue is burning! Haha. The tofu and chicken stew was soft and tasty, with a refreshing taste. The tofu was large and the chicken was tender. Vegetables like cabbage and carrots were added, making it nutritious. However, it was too hot... Haha.

Charcoal-grilled Atka mackerel set meal for ¥980. Even after 2:00 pm on weekdays, the restaurant is still 90% full. Impressive. I was craving a simple Japanese set meal, not fried food, raw fish, rice bowl, or noodles. So I went to a major chain restaurant. Grilled fish always comforts me. I used to have daily specials at an izakaya near my office. I could choose between meat or fish, and raw egg or natto. It's hard to find a simple home-cooked meal restaurant in Sapporo, a tourist city. I just want some plain warm rice. Although it's a chain restaurant, it never disappoints. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the Ootoya restaurant located in the basement of the Nippon Life Building in Sapporo during lunchtime. Even though it was Sunday, many shops in the building were open, and this restaurant was quite busy. I tried the pork and vegetable stir-fry with salted koji for the first time. It was delicious with a rich flavor.

Sukiyaki-style hot pot with domestic beef. It's not sukiyaki, but a sukiyaki-style hot pot. Served in a hot clay pot, simmering away. It's a soy sauce-based broth, not sukiyaki sauce. Don't expect sukiyaki, think of it as a beef hot pot. The domestic beef was a bit tough, thinly sliced into about 4 pieces. Considering the price, it's alright. For dessert, there was tiramisu.

Having dinner in Sapporo. Planned to go to a certain restaurant but it was closed due to insufficient staff. Ended up going to Ootoya instead. Arrived around 8pm on a holiday and it was surprisingly empty. I wanted to eat some vegetables so I ordered the "Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Salted Malt" set meal with multigrain rice. It was served in about 5 minutes. Let's dig in. Hmm, a bit too salty for my liking. It's tasty but I wish it had less salt. Maybe it's meant to be eaten with the rice. It's a bit greasy too. Nonetheless, set meals are great. I wonder why there are fewer set meal restaurants now. They used to be so popular. They had self-service with hot tea available. Having tea after the meal was a nice touch. Thanks for the meal!

Recently, as someone who loves soba noodles, I found out that Ootoya restaurant serves soba noodles and decided to give it a try during my lunch break. I ordered the Basil Chicken Colorful Salad Bowl with a side of soba noodles. The colorful salad bowl made with organic vegetables had a good balance of volume and colors. The soba noodles had a nice texture and allowed me to enjoy the feeling of eating soba noodles smoothly. Although I appreciated the option to switch to soba noodles for an additional 300 yen, I couldn't help but think that if they offered soba noodles that truly delighted soba lovers, it would make it easier for me to choose this satisfying meal regularly. Ootoya, as a large corporation, also advocates for food education, which I find commendable. I will continue to observe and see how things go. Let's do that.

When you feel like eating vegetables while dining out, a popular chain restaurant to consider is Ootoya! This time, I ordered the most popular chicken and vegetable dish with black vinegar sauce. The rice is multigrain and you can get a free large serving, which is nice. The dish includes carrots, potatoes, green beans, onions, lotus root, and eggplant, all cooked with juicy chicken in a black vinegar sauce. The chicken is juicy and the vegetables are cut into big pieces, making it a hearty meal. The refreshing taste of the black vinegar sauce makes it easy to eat, and the rice goes well with it. It's perfect for when you don't have much of an appetite. One thing to note is that the individual seats have dividers, which makes the space feel a bit cramped. Thank you for the meal! (*´ー｀*)

Today, I wanted to have a set meal, so I went to Ootoya for the first time in a while. I chose the Plum Shiso Chicken Cutlet with grated plum and dashi without hesitation after looking at the menu. I love plums, so I was thrilled to see honey plum in both the chicken cutlet and the grated daikon. The chicken cutlet was so crispy! The breading was surprisingly crispy, with a generous amount of cornstarch and potato starch, making it really delicious. The breadcrumbs were also excellent. I was really impressed by the texture. The plum inside the chicken cutlet was subtle, but the grated daikon brought out the plum flavor, making the chicken cutlet even more satisfying than I had imagined. It was a truly delightful meal. The set meal, focused on promoting a healthy body through food, was a round of applause. It was delicious. Kudos to the company's efforts. Thank you for the meal.

Emergency declaration, lunch on the 3rd weekend of temporary closure. It seems that the Daimaru Sapporo store is open, and the foot traffic has increased compared to last week, maybe because of the good weather on this Saturday. It's just before 12 o'clock, but the restaurant is already full. However, I was seated at the counter without having to wait. The black vinegar sauce set meal is my go-to, but I was looking for something different and came across a menu collaborated with Tokyu Sports Oasis, offering a high-nutrient balance lineup. Let's choose from here! I decided to order the bold "Rewarding Full Meal" for 1020 yen, which looked delicious. It includes charcoal-grilled chicken with scallion sauce, a refreshing tofu salad (with a generous portion!), 180g of five-grain rice, and miso soup. The chicken was not just fried but had a nice bounce to it. The tofu salad had plenty of seaweed, which is a food I don't usually eat much of, so I was happy about that! A satisfying menu overall, highly recommended! The staff were focused and made me feel at ease. A pleasant surprise, as I don't usually come to this restaurant, but it made me realize the potential of Ootoya. Thank you for the meal!

One day, I found myself with some free time and decided to go to Ootoya after a long time. I was a bit skeptical because I didn't enjoy it in the past, but it was actually better than some small independent restaurants. The fact that they cook the food in the restaurant, not in a central kitchen, sets them apart from other chains. The restaurant was quite busy and popular, which is a good sign.

I came to Ootoya located on the first floor of Nissei Building near Sapporo Station for dinner. It's a great place to go when you're not sure what to eat. It's quite busy even in the evening, with about 80% of the seats taken, mostly by individuals. I ordered the Ootoya-style Chicken Nanban set meal for 800 yen including tax, which is about 1,157 calories. I chose the multigrain rice and upgraded to a large portion for free, making it around 1,400 calories in total. The multigrain rice has a chewy texture and is cooked slightly firm, which I like. The Chicken Nanban was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, a great dish for a chain restaurant. The tartar sauce with its perfectly shaped egg and creamy mayonnaise was a highlight. Overall, I was very satisfied with the meal. Thank you for the delicious food!