I'm feeling too busy to do anything, so I decided to buy some ready-made dishes from the help team for an easy meal. They had some items on sale for 20% off, including bento boxes and various side dishes. Everything was surprisingly delicious. I knew they were located in Marui, but it seems like they recently opened a new store near Sakae Station. It's easy to miss while driving by, so be sure to look out for it. I tried to find it a few days ago but couldn't, so I ended up eating elsewhere. Take your time and you'll find it!

When the weather gets hot, the symptoms worsen, as it is a designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is still no medication that suits me. I had to take a break from work for the third time due to poor health, but I managed to make it to the opening of "Eating Too Much and Getting Too Fat Theater Act 4". I had to take it easy and consult with my health for a while before returning. Recently, during a check-up, the possibility of a short-term hospitalization came up again. I may be slow to respond to likes and comments, but I will definitely visit eventually. [December 2020] "Son of a Farmer, Sakae-cho Store" is a take-out specialty store for bento boxes and side dishes. It opened on October 31, 2020. It is a local Sapporo store produced by the popular former store "Son of a Farmer, Hakoniwa" in the Maruyama area of Chuo-ku. After "Son of a Farmer, Hakoniwa" closed, they expanded their business with take-out stores. Currently, "Son of a Farmer" has outlets in the depachika (food basement) of Mitsukoshi Sapporo, Daimaru Sapporo, and Marui Imai Sapporo. "Son of a Farmer" is known for its focus on vegetables, using organic or reduced-pesticide vegetables in their dishes. They also have other concepts and brands such as "Fumiso Sodatein," "The Smoke Shop," and "Oyakoya." When I visited "Fumiso Sodatein," they told me about the opening of this store. I had planned to visit on the opening day, but had to cancel due to strong symptoms of illness. After recovering, I visited for the first time with my usual companion, directly from the usual hospital. This store is located in the Sakae-cho area of Higashi-ku, Sapporo, near Sakae-cho Station on the subway. Please check the exact location of the store on Tabelog. I visited on a weekday, a little after 11:30 am. There was one customer in front of me, and a few customers behind me. Various side dishes were lined up in front, and bento boxes and side dishes were lined up on the side. Personally, I saw the "Seasonal Colorful Healthy Bento Box for 965 yen" that I often use at Mitsukoshi Sapporo, so I bought that. I also bought the "Deep-Fried Burdock Root," which is almost a regular item at our house. ■ Seasonal Colorful Healthy Bento Box Weight: Actual measurement 411g It's a normal-sized bento box, a little lighter than usual. Grilled salmon, salted chicken, fried chicken, white fish fry with tartar sauce, kabocha squash quiche, pork and beans, burdock and lotus root kinpira, carrots, burdock, and taro broccoli pickles, dried daikon radish pickles, cooked rice with mushrooms Hokkaido rice, using shiitake mushrooms Price: 965 yen (tax included) ■ Deep-Fried Burdock Root Weight: Actual measurement 101g (after removing the windbag) It's marinated in soy sauce and has a good flavor of burdock root and a nice crunchy texture. It has a rich flavor typical of Son of a Farmer, and it's perfect for a drinking snack. Price: 175 yen (tax included) The "Seasonal Colorful Healthy Bento Box" is made with a gentle taste, considering it's a bento box. You can enjoy the taste of the season in this bento box. It has a healthy feel due to its slightly low-salt and gentle taste. The variety of side dishes is pleasing, like a makunouchi bento. It has a slightly low-salt and gentle taste, so it may not be suitable as a drinking snack. It's different from Kansai-style, with a light flavor. They bring out the taste of the ingredients. The "Deep-Fried Burdock Root" is affordable but high-quality. It's a great item for a drinking snack. I wonder which bento box or side dish I'll choose next time. I have a feeling it will be the same choice again. (laughs) Thank you for the delicious meal.

A new store of the brand "Son of a Farmer" by "COTOTORI," which mainly operates in the department store basement deli, has opened in Sakae-machi. We rely on "Son of a Farmer" at Marui Imai almost every Friday at our house. It's what we call our "easy cooking series." The tamagoyaki from the related store "Oyakoya" is also delicious. Recently, not only in department stores but also in "Minamigo 7-chome," "Nakanoshima," and "Yamahana," street stores are opening one after another. The new brand "Flavor Deli" has also recently opened in Sozen-gawa East. The store is located near Sakae-machi Station, the terminal of the Toho Line. Residents in the neighborhood will find it very convenient. The "Cabbage Menchi Katsu" for 180 yen (tax included) is crispy and well-fried. The sweetness of the cabbage stands out. The deli here is delicious no matter what you eat. In addition to deli items, they also offer bento boxes. Our "easy cooking series" used to be something my family members would buy on weekends, but now that this place is open, I might have to give the order to go shopping on weekends.

On a certain weekday, I stopped by a popular bento and side dish shop located near Sakae-machi subway station. The shop didn't seem to have a parking lot. Inside, there were various bento boxes and side dishes displayed on shelves and in a showcase at the back of the store. I chose the "Addictive Sauce Zangi Bento (630 yen)" based on inspiration from the display. The bento was heavier than it looked, with large Zangi pieces coated in a sweet and savory sauce, flavorful minced chicken, and a variety of vegetables like boiled carrots, broccoli, onion, and fried potatoes. The macaroni salad had a hint of curry flavor. The rice was sticky and served with pink pickles. I also tried the "Fried Long Yams (190 yen, set +30 yen)" which turned out to be crispy yam sticks seasoned with a soy sauce base. Overall, the food was tasty, but I felt that the prices were a bit high. I might consider trying their pre-made bentos next time. Thank you for the meal.

I was wondering where it was located, and it turns out it's right next to the pizza place! They offer half off on items that are left over, so I had a lot of choices that day. Some items are excluded from the discount, but getting half off is amazing. I've bought from a department store before, but I think it was only about 30% off. I bought a lot, but managed to finish everything the next day because it was so delicious! I'll definitely go back if I'm in the area again.