- Kanagawa Thick Twisted Noodles Small Serving (250g) 759 yen (tax included) - Pork Shabu Broth +480 yen (tax included) The soba noodles come in thick twisted noodles as well as sesame soba noodles. You can also choose to have a mix of both. The portion size is the smallest serving of 250g. The soba noodles from Handmade Soba Sakura are known for their twisted flat shape, providing a firm and satisfying chew. It comes with a zaru dipping sauce, but I opted for the additional warm pork shabu broth for an extra 480 yen. The broth contains thinly sliced pork belly and green onions, adding a savory touch to the meal. - Mini Curry 363 yen (tax included) This curry consists of various ingredients mixed into the roux, giving it a slightly spicy flavor. You can also taste a hint of spiciness as you eat. The portion of rice was equivalent to a regular rice bowl serving.

Inside the factory, there was a soba restaurant. Since I didn't have much time before the movie, I hoped I could eat quickly. I ordered both flat noodles and regular soba. It was nice that the drink bar was free when I showed my movie ticket. The option of a delicious dipping sauce seemed tempting, but I didn't have time so I'll try it next time.

Mixed dipping soba (300g of regular size, with thick curly noodles and fine sesame soba noodles, served with dipping sauce) for 814 yen. Dipping broth (lamb shabu-shabu broth) for 528 yen. You can choose the type and amount of noodles and add warm dipping broth for an additional charge. Be careful not to order too much as it can add up to a significant price.

Before watching a movie at the factory, I decided to grab a bite to eat. I'm not a big fan of Sakura's countryside soba, but I chose the mixed soba here. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is clean and modern. I ordered the mixed soba with duck broth for 1270 yen, which came with thick curly noodles and sesame soba. I also ordered a medium-sized beer for 450 yen to start off. I didn't have much time before the movie, so I first quenched my thirst with the beer. Then the soba arrived. The duck broth was just right with a good amount of duck fat. Let's start with the thick noodles. The broth was so hot that it was delicious with the perfect firmness and chewiness. It might be nice to have warm broth. Now for my favorite sesame soba. It was just as good as I remembered. The delicate thinness of the noodles paired perfectly with the duck fat broth. It was irresistible. The fact that you can drink the broth from a small cup is a nice touch. It was delicious. I would like to come back next time just to enjoy the sesame soba. Thank you for the meal.

Arrived at 6:00 pm on a regular day. There was one group of 3 customers already seated, and two more groups arrived later. This restaurant, located on the B1F of Sapporo Factory 3rd Street Building, opened a year ago. It used to be a Chinese restaurant called "Ebisutei." The main branch is in Hiraoka, with a total of 7 branches in Hokkaido. I used to really like the Odori branch, but unfortunately, it closed down. There were 2 staff members in the dining area and 2 in the kitchen, all of them were women. The ordering process here is a bit different from other restaurants (hot soba is normal). You can choose between thick curly noodles, thin noodles, or a mix of both for your soba, and then order dipping sauce according to your preference. I wasn't sure at first, but the soba comes with a dipping sauce, so you don't necessarily have to order it separately. This time, I ordered the "Kanagawa thick curly noodles (regular size 300g)" (814 yen) and the "Duck broth" (583 yen). Shortly after, the dishes for the other customer arrived. I started with the warm duck broth, which was rich and flavorful with duck fat. Even though I'm not a big fan of warm soba broth, this one was delicious. It had plenty of green onions and duck meat. Next, I tried the dipping sauce. Despite the lack of seaweed, it was surprisingly light and refreshing. The green onions were cut thick. The soba was served in two portions, one with flat noodles that had a good texture and flavor. The soba broth was cloudy and also flavorful. Overall, it was a satisfying and delicious meal, typical of the quality you'd expect from "Sakura." I ended up finishing the duck broth, but it made me quite thirsty (laughs). However, the prices are a bit on the higher side. I thought 300g was too much, but it would be just right for men. Next time, I'll try the "Rich Curry Soba."

This is my second visit. I originally wanted to try the hamburg steak at Gyutei, but I didn't have enough time before my appointment, so I chose a soba restaurant where I could eat right away. This time, I chose the thick noodles with pork shabu-shabu broth in a large serving. The dipping sauce for the pork shabu-shabu is delicious, but with the thick noodles, it seems like the flavor of the soba overpowers it, making the balance feel off. I think it would be better with regular soba broth. This soba seems like it would be better served warm.

It seems like they have a system where you can choose the noodles and dipping sauce, but I didn't have time so I went with the warm Hanamaki Nori Soba. It had thick noodles typical of country-style soba, topped with a generous amount of seaweed. Great for seaweed lovers. I got a free drink bar with a movie ticket stub. The aroma of the red pepper was nice. But still, the cheapest warm soba was 980 yen. Both ramen and soba have gotten more expensive.

There is a tsukemen specialty shop called "Sakura" at Sapporo Factory, which serves hand-cut soba noodles. However, I feel a bit strange about having tsukemen with soba noodles. The system allows you to choose between thick-cut country soba and thin-cut sesame soba noodles, select the amount, and choose the dipping sauce. It's nice that you can also choose a mixed serving for those who want to try both types of soba noodles. In addition to the dipping sauce, you also get a separate broth for the zaru soba, which I think is a nice touch. The distinctive country soba may be a hit or miss for some people, but personally, I like it. However, because the soba noodles have a strong presence, the dipping sauce may feel a bit weak. While country soba is the specialty of Sakura, I feel like the sesame soba noodles go better with the dipping sauce. Overall, I think this system is good and the taste is delicious. But when you consider the cost, combining the soba noodles with the dipping sauce may not offer the best value. #SapporoGourmet #Lunch #SapporoFactory #Soba #CountrySoba #HandCutSobaSakura

Data organizing was mostly finished, so I decided to go home, but I thought it would be a waste not to try some soba. I went to "Sakura," a specialty shop for tsukemen, where they also have unique Fukugin sesame soba. I wanted to try both the mixed (small portion) for 759 yen and the pork shabu-shabu soup for 418 yen. I couldn't resist adding extra dipping sauce as well. I've always thought that their twisted thick noodles go well with warm soba. It's not bad, but I prefer to slurp up duck soba vigorously. Maybe that's why it's called Fukugin? It was delicious. With so many dipping sauces available, it makes you want to try everything else on the menu. It was a delightful meal.

I visited this Sakura restaurant for the first time. I arrived during off-peak hours, so I was able to be seated right away. I was torn between the curry soba and the Iso Nori Hanamaki Soba, but I ended up ordering the Iso Nori Hanamaki Soba and the Duck Soboro Rice. The nori was tangled with the noodles, allowing me to enjoy the taste of nori until the last bite. The Duck Soboro Rice tasted exactly as I had imagined and was undeniably delicious. Don't forget to show your movie ticket stub for a free drink at the drink bar, so I recommend showing it at the beginning.

After picking up the glasses made at "Glassism" on the 2nd floor of the 1-Jo Building, I moved to the basement 1st floor of Sapporo Factory 3-Jo Building. The menu sign for "Handmade Soba Sakura" may not be in a good position as the wall is blocking the name of the restaurant. It was a Friday around 5:00 pm with no customers before or after me. I started with a medium-sized draft beer for 495 yen and a tempura assortment for 660 yen which included shrimp, squid, eggplant, pumpkin, and sweet potato with pink salt and tempura dipping sauce. The price seemed like a good deal for the variety of tempura served. While enjoying my meal, I noticed several Pokémon GO gyms and PokéStops nearby. I then ordered a small portion of mixed soba noodles for 748 yen, which included thick curly noodles made from Nakanawa soba flour and thin noodles made from more sesame soba flour. The broth was disappointingly thin, even after adding extra. Overall, the experience lasted 50 minutes and the total bill came to 1,903 yen. The self-service drink bar offered reasonably priced soft drinks, and it would be nice if they had a discounted time for alcoholic beverages as well.

After watching "Avatar, The Way of Water" at the factory, I visited this restaurant where there were long lines at other establishments but I was able to get in without waiting. I ordered the mixed soba for 730 yen and duck soup for 530 yen. I usually don't like country-style soba because the noodles are too chewy, but the thick noodles here were smooth and enjoyable. The thin noodles lacked a bit of firmness. This is a good place to eat when you're short on time at the factory. Thank you for the meal.

You can choose between thick curly noodles and thin noodles made with sarashina flour and domestic sesame seeds for soba, and select from 6 types of dipping sauces. I chose the combination of two noodles, with a small serving of dipping sauce, and opted for the "mushroom soup" and the "duck minced meat and bonito flakes sautéed in homemade sauce" for toppings.

I visited Sakura for the first time. I ordered the mixed soba noodles in large size with duck dipping sauce. The Sarashina soba had a nice aroma of buckwheat and a smooth texture. The thick noodles had a unique chewiness that paired well with the duck dipping sauce. The quality was great and the prices were reasonable. I wish I had visited sooner! Thank you for the meal. (*´ω｀)

"Sapporo Factory has a new restaurant called Inaka Soba Sakura. I tried their Curry Nanban Soba, which was so rich that it almost felt like eating curry rice when poured over rice! This time, I only had the country-style soba, but you can also choose a combination of country-style and more traditional soba. This place serves delicious soba noodles!"

I arrived at the factory on Sunday afternoon and first went for lunch at "Teuchi Soba Sakura Sapporo Factory Store." "Sakura" is a well-known restaurant that specializes in thick curly soba noodles, but this branch focuses on dipping soba noodles, offering fine-ground sesame soba noodles that cannot be found in other stores. The interior of the restaurant has been renovated to be brighter, but the layout remains the same with an inconvenient step in the floor, which I assumed was due to some reason. I ordered a combination of two types of soba noodles with a choice of quantity and soba noodles, along with an option to add different dipping sauces. I chose the combination soba noodles small size (250g) x 2, pork shabu-shabu broth, and duck minced rice. The staff was efficient, and the food was served in about 10 minutes. The thick curly soba noodles used were made from a rare variety called "Nagawa" produced in Kuromatsuuchi, which had a good texture and flavor. However, it was slightly overpowered by the cold dipping sauce. On the other hand, the fine sesame soba noodles made from Hokkaido's premium morekase powder with Wadamann's domestic sesame had a balanced flavor and was surprisingly my favorite. The pork shabu-shabu broth had a rich umami flavor with plenty of leeks, and I found myself wanting to drink it all up. The duck minced rice was delicious, with a sweet and savory sauce that made it addictive. The combination of this dish with the sesame soba noodles and mushroom dipping sauce seemed like a good option. The alcohol menu included beer, lemon sour, highball, two types of sake, and shochu made from sweet potato, barley, and soba, catering to those who enjoy a drink. I tried to look up the sake names "Nekozakura" and "Hokusai" on the menu but couldn't find any information about them. If anyone knows about these sakes, please comment below. The restaurant tends to be crowded on holidays, so it might be better to visit in the early evening. If you have the chance, I recommend trying out this restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

The popular soba restaurant with multiple branches was extremely crowded when it first opened. It specializes in tsukemen, with no regular soba available. They offer three types of noodles - thin, thick, and a combination of both. This time, I chose the combination. You can also choose the portion size. If you order the regular size, it comes with cold dipping sauce for zaru soba. They have 6 different options for dipping sauce, which are served warm, allowing you to enjoy both warm and cold at the same time. However, ordering the regular size with dipping sauce can be quite expensive, costing over 1000 yen. The portion size is quite small, making it a healthy option. I ordered the combination with pork shabu dipping sauce, which had generous slices of thick pork belly and plenty of green onions. The thin noodles coated well with the dipping sauce, but the thick noodles were a bit bland. I found that letting them soak in the sauce with the toppings enhanced the flavor. The thick noodles provided a unique texture and flavor. Personally, I preferred the dipping sauce over the zaru soba sauce. I was curious about the lamb dipping sauce (although it was pricey). The zaru soba sauce came with separate servings of green onions and wasabi, and they also served soba-yu. They have a drink bar with 7 options (coffee, tea, Calpis, oolong tea, apple juice, orange juice, grape juice). If you show a half-price movie ticket, you can enjoy the drink bar for free. I only noticed this later on (it was written small on the wall) and when I asked, they confirmed it was okay, so I enjoyed the drink bar as well. It was a nice surprise to have 7 different drink options. I visited after watching "The Parade of Silence." Thank you for the meal!

I had lunch at Handmade Soba Sakura Sapporo Factory store again for some errands. The highlight of the day was the special mixed soba, which allows you to enjoy both the thick and chewy noodles and the premium sesame soba at the same time. You can choose your preferred dipping sauce and portion size, from small to extra large. I wonder how big the extra large portion is... The lunch deal includes a 70-minute drink bar for only 110 yen on weekdays from 11 am to 5 pm, which is quite affordable. The soba had a good texture and the dipping sauce was just right, not too light or too strong, perfect for those who prefer a lighter taste. The soba place seems to cater more towards women. The duck and minced meat rice bowl was a delightful dish made with duck mince and bonito flakes sautéed in homemade sauce. Mixing it with egg yolk made it milder and easy to eat. Overall, it was a satisfying meal experience.

- Mixed Soba (250g) for 748 yen (tax included) - Lamb Shabu-shabu Broth for an additional 528 yen (tax included) There are two types of soba available: Sarashina Goma Soba with thin noodles and Kanagawa Thick Twisted Noodles. You can choose the type of soba and the amount you want. Since it was my first visit to this Sapporo Factory store, I decided to try both types of soba by ordering the mixed soba. I chose the smallest portion available, which is 250g (125g each). Each soba comes with a cold dipping sauce that is slightly sweet with a refreshing aftertaste. The Sarashina Goma Soba with thin noodles had a strong sesame flavor and a smooth texture. The Kanagawa Thick Twisted Noodles had a chewy texture that was enjoyable to eat. You can also add a warm dipping broth for an additional cost. I chose the Lamb Shabu-shabu Broth for 528 yen (tax included), which came with generous slices of lamb meat and green onions. The broth had a rich lamb flavor that complemented the meat well. There were three types of addictive seven-spice seasoning available on the table: regular, extra spicy, and yuzu. I added the regular seasoning to the dipping broth, which added both spiciness and umami to the broth. Additionally, I ordered the Duck Soboro Rice for 275 yen (tax included), which consisted of large pieces of ground duck meat and bonito flakes. The duck meat added a rich flavor, and the bonito flakes paired well with the egg yolk.

I ordered the thick and curly noodles made from Hokkaido soba flour in a regular size. I added the extra charge for the pork shabu-shabu dipping sauce. The noodles were so thick that they almost resembled udon. However, the texture was more sticky than chewy, and the soba aroma was not very strong. The pork shabu-shabu dipping sauce, although not bad, didn't seem to complement the noodles well. It might be due to the limitations of being located in a commercial facility, but I felt a bit disappointed considering the price paid.