When I tried to have a morning ramen at Sukiya Sapporo Kita 33-jo store, it was crowded and I didn't think I would make it in time for work... So I decided to go to this place where I can easily get in, and it had been a really long time since I last visited! The ordering was done through a touch panel! It was a little past 7 am on Saturday morning... quite a turnover of customers coming in, probably because it's close to the station and seems to be thriving. There are plenty of parking spaces too. The "gyudon" was the usual, not exceeding or falling below expectations, with the joy of being able to change the taste with red pickled ginger or shichimi spice. It's nice that they provide spoons too, as I prefer to eat the bowl with a spoon... The "tamago" was a factor for changing the taste halfway through eating, adding it turns it into a drink instantly.

With such a cute smile and a cheerful "u-na u-na-gyu-gyu gya-gyu-gyu" chant, it's hard not to get caught up in it, right? I parked in the Sukiya parking lot and as I headed towards the entrance, Ishihara Satomi was looking in my direction. Well, I know she has a thing for me♪ Inside the restaurant, it was almost 2 pm and I was the only customer at the counter, tapping on the touch panel to order the "Una Gyu" (1,050 yen). Oh, I asked for less rice. The price stays the same though. In just a few minutes, the Una Gyu arrived in front of me, with a side of sansho pepper on a small plate. Now, let's dig in♪ Chanting "u-na u-na-gyu-gyu gya-gyu-gyu" in my head, I ate in that order. What? Is that weird? The eel had a slightly sweet sauce that soaked into the rice, and the sauce also had a hint of acidity, maybe from reacting with the beef seasoning? The eel was tender and quite thick, not bad at all. The generous amount of beef on top, almost like a beef bowl, was a nice surprise and added to the satisfying meal. The combination of eel and beef was a dream collaboration, they really complement each other well. I was invited by Satomi to eat this, and it was definitely the right choice. What? Just my imagination? No, this is really delicious, quite lovely♡ Satomi, thank you for the meal.

I visited "Sukiya Sapporo Kita 33-jo Store" on September 18th for the first time. I have used the drive-thru many times before. Today, I entered the store alone at 6:30 am for breakfast. There were 3 customers before me, so I sat at an empty counter seat. I wanted to try ordering with the Sukiya app, but I quickly gave up... I couldn't find the QR code for the seating information... They should make the user interface a bit more user-friendly... I eventually found the QR code for the seating information that I could use when leaving after eating. I ordered the Salmon Morning Set for 400 yen and an extra egg for 60 yen using the tablet device for ordering at the seat. The food was served quickly. It's nice to have a warm meal in the morning. The salmon was tasty, although it was just a pre-packaged one warmed up... The flesh was a bit soft, and the skin was delicious. The only disappointing thing about Sukiya is that they don't have fried eggs for breakfast (laughs). Maybe they don't offer fried eggs on the menu because it involves additional cooking operation and staff effort. The miso soup had plenty of ingredients. I usually only get takeout, so it was my first time eating in. Maybe I'll try the mackerel next time? Thank you for the meal.

This shop is located in Kita Ward, Sapporo City. I ordered una-gyuu (eel and beef) at Sukiya before heading home in Kita Ward. It's great to be able to eat eel at this price! It's wallet-friendly. While eating, I thought it's good to be Japanese. The person who came up with the combination of eel and beef bowl is a genius. It's rare to have both meat and fish in the same bowl. This combination goes really well together!

I visited one night and wanted something light to eat rather than a hearty beef bowl. I found a menu item called "tuna sashimi bowl" and decided to try it. I have had a similar seafood bowl at a different chain restaurant before, but this was my first time ordering it at Sukiya. I ordered using the touch panel at my table and the food arrived in less than 5 minutes. The regular size costs 580 yen. Surprisingly, there was a generous amount of rice and tuna sashimi on top with green onions. The portion was good for the price, and the rice was cooked nicely. It's a good option when you're tired of beef bowls or want something lighter. Chain restaurants are great for quick and easy meals. Thank you for the meal!

On a certain weekday, I heard on TV that the price of beef bowls at Sukiya is about to go up soon, so I decided to visit the restaurant. It was convenient to have a dedicated parking lot. The interior of the restaurant was of average size, with an L-shaped counter and table seating. There were acrylic panels on both sides of the counter. The background music playing was a mix of Japanese and Western Christmas songs. From the menu, I used the touch panel on the table to order a "medium beef bowl (480 yen)" and an "extra rice set (+150 yen)". The beef bowl was juicy and it reminded me of the taste of Yoshinoya's beef bowl. The meat had a good amount of fat, which was not bad. The pickled ginger had more acidity and less saltiness compared to Yoshinoya's. The hot and soft rice was just right for me since I had eaten at another restaurant before. The pickles consisted of cabbage, Chinese cabbage, pickled turnip, and carrots, which added an original touch. I finished the miso soup with seaweed, fried tofu, and green onions, although I'm not a big fan of miso soup. Overall, it was a good experience to visit before the price increase. The company seems to be innovative with features like the touch panel, self-checkout, and commercials, so I look forward to their future developments. Thank you for the meal.

Visited for breakfast on the morning of November 26, 2021. I mostly use beef bowl restaurants for breakfast. As you know, the salmon is delicious here (laughs). I once visited four beef bowl chain restaurants for breakfast within a two-hour period (laughs). Needless to say, I was completely full. Now, I'm having my favorite salmon breakfast. It's undeniably delicious. With eggs, seaweed, and a small beef side dish, I always end up needing more rice (laughs). I enjoyed it very much today as well. Thank you for the meal.

The third installment of the fast food curry comparison is "Sukiya" ... I focused my sights and arrived at the "Kita 33-jo Store." It is located about a 3-minute walk from the nearest exit of Kita 34-jo Subway Station, facing Kita-dori. Inside the store, there is a counter in a U-shape, table seats, and I sat in a corner of the counter. I ordered without hesitation, "Curry @480." By the way, the first and second installments were "Yoshinoya" and "Matsuya." The curry and rice were placed in a somewhat unnatural arrangement when they were served, with the rice in front and the curry in the back. Personally, I felt a bit uneasy about it. The curry has a clear and subdued sweetness, with weak spiciness and no distinct pieces of ingredients. The spiciness is similar to Yoshinoya, but with a weaker spiciness, making it feel less spicy. The price is about 100 yen higher than Yoshinoya, but you get a decent amount of curry. For my breakfast, it was a bit too much. The curry comparison will continue, but based on my personal ranking so far, the first place goes to "Yoshinoya." Thank you for the meal. To be continued...

Welcome.---------- October 2020 ----------Near Kitaku 34-jo, diagonally across from Nishi 4-chome Street, there is a Yamada Denki fast food restaurant with a U-shaped counter and table seats. The staff, particularly the polite ladies, work tirelessly to prepare and serve dishes with great speed. It was 11 o'clock, after all... In the summer, they offer barley tea. It seems like even the fast food industry is adapting to the times with touch panel ordering systems. The "Grilled Beef Rice Large Serving with Asari Clam Soup" set, which I believe is a limited-time offer, allows you to change the miso soup to clam soup without any extra charge. The grilled beef, marinated three times, is not steamed so it is thick and juicy, melting in your mouth. It lacks a Chinese-style taste, but the clam soup complements it well. The clam soup, although small in size, is packed with clams and has a delicious broth with a hint of miso flavor. The pickled vegetables with plenty of napa cabbage were also enjoyable. This was my first time trying eel, and I would like to try it at other competing restaurants as well.

2020/9 First VisitRecently, there have been many catchy commercials on TV. The most notable one is the one with Mitsuki Takahata saying, "How about KFC today?" Now, it's Satomi Ishihara's turn. She is seen enjoying curry in a commercial for Sukiya. Apparently, Sukiya has changed their curry. My preference for curry at beef bowl restaurants used to be Matsuya > Yoshinoya > Sukiya. Sukiya has now taken on the challenge of creating a "Western-style curry," so I decided to give it a try. Yokohama Omu Gyuu Curry - ¥790 (tax included) This seems to be Sukiya's flagship item. It features a fluffy omelette with cheese and spinach on top of their beef stew set. The beef costs ¥170, and the omelette costs ¥140 as toppings. It has 1,022 calories. My partner ordered this, but it was so filling that I had to help finish it. Satomi Ishihara says it goes well with the beef, but honestly, it's not necessary. The omelette with cheese and spinach is nice, but not essential. It's quite a hearty meal for ¥790. The curry sauce was sloppily poured, which was disappointing. Yokohama Curry - ¥480 (tax included) I decided to try the regular curry. It's a rather thin curry with almost no ingredients, but there are small pieces of meat in it. The spiciness is weak, but you can taste a hint of acidity, making it a decent curry. It's definitely an improvement for Sukiya's curry. However, I realized later that adding spiciness costs extra (¥20 for each level). You have to pay extra to make it spicier, otherwise, it doesn't feel like curry. The presentation of the sauce was also sloppy. Onion Soup - ¥100 (tax included) The soup was light with floating pieces of wheat gluten. Overall, the curry at Sukiya has improved, probably due to Satomi Ishihara's endorsement. But as a beef bowl restaurant, the regular curry costs ¥480. With toppings, it goes up to almost ¥600, which is quite pricey for fast-food curry. If it's meant to be a stand-alone curry, it should be a bit cheaper. Our local curry place, Miyoshino Curry, only costs ¥360. It's nice that they include Fukujinzuke like Matsuya does. Wait a minute, it seems like beef bowl restaurants are turning into more of a "set meal" or "diner" type of place these days. The curry at fast-food beef bowl restaurants has definitely gotten tastier.

I walked to the area around Kita 34-jo station. I only have time to walk in the morning as I have plans in the afternoon. I realized I am not getting enough exercise considering the amount I eat. I quickly ate and headed back home. I had the Omurice Beef Bowl for 520 yen. It's a beef bowl with a fluffy egg on top and cheese inside. It's like a calorie bomb! It even comes with ketchup, though I wasn't sure if I needed it. But since it came with it, I had to use it! The portion of meat is even bigger than Yoshinoya's large serving! Maybe it's a service for good-looking guys? Anyway, let's dig in! The beef bowl part is just like a regular beef bowl. Now, for the collaboration with the egg! The sweet egg with the heavy cheese on top is delicious, but it no longer feels like a beef bowl. It's more like a cheese beef bowl. Maybe it's a ketchup beef bowl? It was a confusing dish, but it was delicious and the ultimate B-class meal! Thank you for the meal!

I walked home from Susukino. I walked a little too far and ended up at Kita 34-jo. There weren't many open shops around this time, only Sukiya. Feeling as hungry as when I'm drunk, I found myself inside ordering a Mini Gyudon for 290 yen. It was a satisfying meal.

I heard a rumor that the dessert menu at Sukiya is surprisingly delicious, so I decided to try it out. I bought the "Rich Chocolate Mousse" made with couverture chocolate containing 80% cocoa. It has a genuine taste and is not too bitter, with a mild sweetness. The smooth and slightly dense mousse was quite delicious. I wasn't expecting much, so it was a bit of a pleasant surprise. I think the cost performance is also good, and I would definitely want to have it again. I was honestly skeptical at first, but it turned out to be really good. I might try some other desserts to take home next time...!

I wanted to try using the PayPay half-price campaign, so I went in with a colleague to have a little snack. We ordered the Mini Kimchi Beef Bowl for 420 yen and the Mini Grated Ponzu Beef Bowl for 420 yen. The grated ponzu was served on the side, which was nice because I could adjust the flavor to my liking. Just a little ponzu on top of the beef bowl! (In the end, I ended up putting it all on, haha) The refreshing beef bowl was surprisingly delicious. This amount of food might be just right for me. Lately, I haven't been able to eat as much as before, except when my stomach randomly growls at odd times. The beef bowl with kimchi had a decent amount of volume with the kimchi on top. It's probably better to avoid having this for a work lunch. I found out later that I got the half-price discount with the PayPay promotion. I wish they would do more campaigns like this. Thank you for the meal.

The gyudon (beef bowl) at Sukiya is saltier compared to others. That's why getting it without the sauce is just right. Sometimes people ask for it without the sauce and still complain, but this store's skillful cutting of the sauce is almost like an obsession. The rice is firm, similar to reheated refrigerated rice. They purposely make it that way to match the texture for the gyudon. Turning weaknesses into strengths. Even Ichiraku would be surprised. The portion of meat is generous. The fat is also creamy. The satisfaction from the fat and sugar is high. It costs only 350 yen for a regular size. Yes, only 350 yen. And that's including tax. Gyudon is like Japan's underground idol.

It was my day off, so I hadn't eaten anything and decided to stop by Sukiya Sapporo Kita 33-jo branch for lunch on my way out. The restaurant has a large parking lot and even a drive-thru. I ordered the "Negi-Tama Gyudon (large size) with Oshinko set" for 760 yen. Whenever I come to Sukiya, I always end up ordering the Negi-Tama Gyudon. It was delicious and did not disappoint. I was surprised to see that now you can place your order on a tablet!

I usually get takeout, but when I don't have time, I sometimes crave the beef bowl from Sukiya.

Used for breakfast. Visited alone. Some thoughts: - Located near Shinmichi. - Female staff working alone. - Sat at the counter. - Ordered a regular size beef bowl. - Thickest meat among beef bowl chains. - Very delicious. - Paid with Kitaca.

A taste of stability.