☆March 6, 2017☆ Visited Shinsaraku Butcher Shop in Shin Nantaru Market in Otaru Tsukisako. The market has 6 fish shops, 2 deli shops, 2 smoked fish shops, and 1 vegetable shop. It is a bustling market with many tourists visiting. Lately, there hasn't been much fish coming in the Otaru area, so the display of fish is quite limited, which is a bit sad. Shinsaraku Butcher Shop has a smoked meat corner where they sell smoked beef, pork, chicken, and lamb at a reasonable price of 540 yen including tax. The sliced bacon is a good deal with a generous amount and tastes delicious! Perfect for beer snacks! I bought lamb loin for 540 yen and beef skirt for 540 yen this time. The meat is thick and looks delicious for grilling. When you chew on the smoked meat, the flavor intensifies and the umami comes out, making you want more! But be careful not to overeat! My favorite is the smoked gizzard! Thinly sliced, mixed with mayonnaise and mustard, it's highly recommended! Although I didn't buy it this time, they offer samples for you to choose your preference before purchasing, which is a nice touch! I'll definitely go buy some next time after fishing! Thank you for the meal!

I visited my favorite town Otaru in April 2016 and stopped by this shop located in the Shinminato Market. They have a wide variety of bacon and you can also sample them. This time, I bought the smoked gizzard which was not available for sampling. I plan to enjoy it as a snack with my evening drink. The smoked gizzard is whole and has a good aroma. When you eat it, it is tough because it's gizzard. It might be easier and tastier to cut it with a knife, but it becomes troublesome once you start drinking. I ended up eating it as it is, but the realistic texture of the gizzard started to bother me. It's not salty and could be considered a healthy snack. Thank you for the meal! ✿ฺ(๑´ڡ`๑)✿ฺ.

It's a place in Otaru City, in the Shinkocho area near JR Minami-Otaru Station. If you're not sure where it is, please check the map on Tabelog as usual. This place allows you to feel the history of Otaru's downtown area. Across the street from the shop, you can find the oldest public bathhouse in Otaru, called "Komachi Yu," which has been in operation since before 1883, with a history of about 130 years. The butcher shop being introduced in this review has also been around for a century. While driving back after eating ramen, you may come across a sign that catches your attention - "Ham Kunsei Workshop." Don't hesitate to enter the shop, where you will find around 20 smoked products. The shop has been in operation since 1912, which is quite impressive for a century-old butcher shop in Otaru. After purchasing some products, head back home with the items placed in the coolest spot in your car trunk. The journey back from Otaru may take some time, so you can enjoy the smoked chicken on the way, which has a mild saltiness and smoky flavor, making it a delicious snack. Don't forget to stop by a convenience store on the way back to pick up a good-value wine for tonight's drink. For more detailed information about the products, prices, etc., please check the shop's website.