I approached an older acquaintance living in Sapporo and left the choice of lunch spot up to them. They suggested the food court in a department store near Sapporo Station, where we might have to wait a bit to eat (but that would give us more time to chat). We ended up at Azabu Chabo Sapporo Tokyu Store. I ordered the Crab and Mountain Vegetable Kamameshi for 1750 yen from the March recommended menu, while my acquaintance chose the Half Five-Ingredient Ankake Yakisoba Set (with salad and drink) for 1200 yen from the lunch menu. The dishes arrived in about 15 minutes. The kamameshi was served in a well-used pot, filled with mountain vegetables, scrambled eggs, and crab meat, with a crispy rice crust. It was decent, but I wished for a stronger broth and more distinct flavors, hence the title of my review. I opted for the regular size, but it was a bit reckless as it had only been 2 and a half hours since breakfast. The miso soup had a decent Japanese flavor, and the side dishes included burdock salad, Chinese salad, and pickles. For dessert, we had a small serving of anmitsu with a few pieces of agar jelly, topped with black syrup. We stayed for about 2 hours and, although we may have inconvenienced them a bit, the atmosphere was not unwelcoming (probably because it was a department store). As planned, I was able to use a Hokkaido regional coupon (paper version) for a discount. It was a rare experience dining at a department store restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

Today, JR Tower 5th floor is crowded, as well as Apia, Stella Place, and Esta, all the way to Daimaru, everywhere is packed with people. It's exhausting, isn't it? Even if I wanted to rest somewhere, every store has a line outside. Then I remembered this place. It's not lunchtime, so I thought it would be okay to come here. As expected, the wave of people from the 5th floor hasn't reached here. It's a shop that serves delicious anmitsu. I always think about trying their kamameshi someday, but I always end up using the shop for sweets. Actually, I want to eat the Shiratama Cream Anmitsu, but I'm too tired to have an appetite, so I took a break with a matcha float. I was able to relax slowly. Thank you for the meal.

Let's have lunch at Tokyu because it's not crowded. Tokyu tends to be quiet even during the Obon period, and the customers are mostly older, which is nice for us. I think Tokyu was built when I was around 12 years old, it might be the first department store I went to alone. Now, where should we eat? Sushi, Korean food... Oh, but these options seem familiar. Let's go here. The food samples on display give a sense of reassurance. Maybe I'll have the chilled Chinese noodles, they look delicious here. My favorite chilled Chinese noodles are from the Grand Hotel, I say. My friend and I agree that we both like the taste of the Grand Hotel's noodles. It's funny how our tastes are similar. This place serves each dish with care and they were all delicious. The waitress even refills our tea before it runs out. It's a recommended place for both food and tea.

The sweet potato soft serve in matcha flavor was the reason I had to use my Hot Pepper points, so I came here on a whim. The age group here is relatively high, probably due to the location. There are quite a few solo diners. It feels like a place where people stop by for a break in between shopping. I think the recommended item here is probably the anmitsu, but since I'm not a big fan, I went with the sweet potato flavor. I think you could choose from about three different flavors. It's nice that you automatically get hot tea and water. The soft serve is pretty average, not too milky, and the sweet potato is somewhere between dry and moist. It's not overly sweet, with a simple and natural taste. The sweetness of the red bean paste is also mild. Overall, everything was neither good nor bad, just decent quality like you'd find in a department store. Thank you for the meal!

Sunday afternoon, a little past 2:00. I was looking for a place to sit and relax, but everywhere seems crowded. Then I had a sudden idea to come to Tokyu. Tokyu's restaurant area. Escaping the crowds - nice and quiet here! I ordered a coffee float, with bitter coffee and soft serve ice cream. Delicious! It's Sunday but I was able to find a seat without waiting, so this might be a hidden gem.

It's a restaurant known for its kama-meshi (rice cooked in an iron pot), but I tried their dessert this time. It's a Cream Sweet Potato in Strawberry Milk flavor, with soft serve ice cream on top. It's smaller than it looks in the menu photo, and the soft serve is a bit crooked. The taste is good though. I also ordered a hot black tea as a set, but it came in a very small cup with not much tea in it. However, they were quick to refill the tea once it was finished, and the service was good. Thank you for the meal.

I came here seeking a sweet treat (つ^o^)つ It took less than 5 minutes for them to serve me, I was surprised by how fast it was haha. The white mochi cream anmitsu soft serve had a milky smooth texture (not icy), and the warabi mochi was quite soft and chewy, more like a jelly-like firm type. I thought it might be too firm for my liking, but it turned out to be the type I enjoy (つΦωΦ)つ I could choose between black syrup and white syrup, and I chose white syrup. It was not overly sweet and had a good balance. The white mochi was chewy, the agar jelly was firm, overall it was a type of anmitsu I like! The sweet red bean paste was smooth and on the sweeter side. I prefer chunky red bean paste over smooth ones... It was a bit pricey overall, so that's something to consider... It was delicious, but I'm not sure if I would spend that much to have it again...

Visit date: July 4, 2020, around 3:00 PM. After shopping for clothes, I decided to take a break and have dessert at this shop, "Amami to Kamameshi Azabu Teahouse Sapporo Tokyu Store". The interior of the shop was bustling with a variety of customers, including moms and solo diners. This time, I ordered the "Shaved Ice Blue Lychee (¥880)" that I had been wanting to try since my last visit. The order arrived in about 5 minutes. The shaved ice, topped with blue Hawaii syrup, fruits, vanilla ice cream, and lychee, was beautifully presented. The combination of blue Hawaii syrup and abundant fruits (pineapple, cherries, peaches, etc.) enhanced the sweetness and made each spoonful delightful. You can also change the flavor with honey, making it a great choice for those who love sweet treats. The cool vanilla ice cream offers a different sweetness from the syrup, adding to its appeal. "Azabu Teahouse" offers a wide range of dessert options, so you can easily drop in just for dessert, like at a cafe. Shaved ice is probably only available during the summer, so if you want to try it, do so soon! Thank you for the delicious treat. (Added on 8/8/2020) I have added a photo of the sample menu of Kamameshi. It is a unique dish that you cannot find in other Azabu Teahouse locations, so I hope this information is helpful. (Added on 5/22/2021) This is unrelated to the review, but I would like to mention that the "secret place with less crowding" I mentioned in a previous review, was the rooftop game corner at the Sapporo Tokyu Department Store where this shop is located. The game I used to play there was an older version with few locations nationwide, and it was a convenient way to pass time before visiting the store. Unfortunately, it closed on May 9, 2021. While the decrease in rooftop amusement parks is a trend, it is still disappointing. The handling of the situation, especially with the Olympics, seems quite unreasonable. If customers engage in conversations without masks or make noise, blaming restaurants is unfair. There are flaws in the government's measures, even if I am not in a position to speak, having visited Sapporo almost monthly until March. There is more I could say, but I'll stop here. I apologize if this has made anyone uncomfortable. Although I may visit other shops within the Tokyu Department Store in the future, the frequency is likely to decrease. It is completely unrelated to restaurants, but I will attach a photo of the last cabinet I used. Thank you for the many memories.

Visit date: Around 3:00 PM on June 14, 2020. I played a bit at a game center in Kita Ward, bought some clothes at Stella Place in Sapporo Station, and started to feel a bit tired. I wanted to take a break before playing at the rooftop game corner I was planning to go to, so I decided to have a drink at a cafe in Tokyu Department Store. However, the cafe on the lower floor was full of moms, and it felt a bit intimidating for two guys to enter, so I decided to pass on the 6th floor's "Sweets Smile" since I had sweets at "Gagnon Café" for lunch. I ended up going up to the 10th floor and visited "Amazake and Kamameshi - Azabu Chaho Sapporo Tokyu Store". I asked the staff if it was okay to just have a drink there, and they said it was fine. Phew! I was seated and checked the menu, then ordered the "Matcha Float (about ¥650)". After a few minutes of waiting, the ordered menu arrived. I first tried a part without ice cream. It had a bitter taste as it is a Japanese tea specialty store, but it was delicious. The ice cream was sweet, and when mixed with the bitter matcha, the flavors balanced out nicely, leaving a subtle sweetness in the mouth. The matcha ice cream was delicious, so it paired well even as a float! Another point of this store is that you can get a free refill of hot tea. When your tea is empty, the staff will pour you more! I heard they also serve shaved ice, so I'm thinking of going to try it out before the end of this month. The atmosphere inside the store is quiet, making it perfect for when you're tired from shopping.

After having lunch at the Tokyu Department Store restaurant, we felt like we hadn't chatted enough, so we decided to have warabi mochi anmitsu with three people! We could choose between white honey and black honey, and we chose black honey. There was a generous amount of black honey, which made us happy. There were plenty of fruits, so it was light and easy to eat. The spoon shape that came with it also caught our attention.

This is around Sapporo Station. I had a birthday party with someone who doesn't drink alcohol, so we had tea and chatted. I was considering getting a parfait, but my friend drinks coffee so I couldn't get something like anmitsu. I ended up getting coffee too. The coffee was 500 yen, and even though I know anmitsu and kamameshi are delicious, the coffee was surprisingly good! It had a good balance of bitterness, acidity, and sweetness. Honestly, it was unexpected. We talked a lot and ended up staying until closing time, enjoying our coffee. There were some older ladies who stayed until the very end! Thank you for the meal!

I wanted to eat ankake yakisoba since the morning, so I went in without thinking. The interior of the shop was full of older ladies, and the dish was on the sweeter side. The ankake yakisoba was a bit small for the price, and while the noodles were somewhat cooked, they lacked crispiness. I ended up adding a lot of vinegar to give it some flavor (laughs).

I was looking for a place near Sapporo Station where I could do some shopping and relax with friends. That's when I stumbled upon this restaurant! Since it was past lunchtime, the restaurant wasn't too crowded, so we could relax and enjoy our time there. Feeling a bit hungry, I decided to order the kamameshi. It took a bit of time to prepare, but since I don't have it often, I really enjoyed it! They had a variety of kamameshi options to choose from. My friend ordered soft serve ice cream! If the prices were a bit more budget-friendly, I would definitely visit more often!

While wandering around Tokyu Department Store, I suddenly felt like eating ankake yakisoba. I ended up eating it at Azabu Chabo, but I regretted it. It wasn't terrible, but it lacked that special aroma that you can only find at a Chinese restaurant. It made me realize that ankake yakisoba should be eaten at a Chinese restaurant.

The soft serve ice cream is delicious! I prefer my coffee a bit stronger, but it comes with plenty and the dish is cute. The yakisoba with sauce is also tasty here.

I visited this restaurant with my elderly mother. My mother had the ankake yakisoba, while I had the cream anmitsu. The ankake yakisoba had a mild flavor that was not overpowering. The cream anmitsu contained agar jelly, fruits, red bean paste, and soft serve ice cream, but no actual red beans, which was great for me as I don't like red beans. The portion of soft serve ice cream was generous, making it very creamy. The clientele consisted mostly of elderly ladies, creating a relaxed atmosphere for us to enjoy our meal.

I ate too much hamburger and now I'm too full for dinner.

Sapporo Tokyu Department Store Azabu Tea Room. Let's have some Cream Sweet Potato! It's the best with soft serve ice cream, kinako (roasted soybean flour), and black honey on top of sweet potato. The combination of warm sweet potato and cold soft serve is irresistible. The kinako and black honey add a nice touch. Can't stop eating it! Delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I used to go to Azabu Chaho, a tea room I frequented along with E.A.S and Shante in the past. Living in Sapporo, I sometimes find myself almost saying "Asou" instead of "Azabu". I had some errands around the station and also went to Tokyu, so I thought I'd have a meal here. However, it was quite deserted. Well, it was past 5 pm on a weekday, so it's understandable, but there were only three groups of customers. Two elderly ladies were chatting away. Since there were so few people, their conversation was clearly audible. I made sure to pay attention to the content of their conversation, not knowing who might be listening. Now, onto the order. They had kamameshi and other options, but I really wanted noodles, so I ordered tantanmen. I went for the simmered tantanmen in a pot. It was a warm day, so I hesitated, but decided to go for it. When it arrived, it was naturally piping hot. Creamier than I expected. And they added a raw egg? The creaminess seemed to get even more intense. My impression after eating it... Well, I still prefer regular tantanmen. Honestly, the cost performance isn't that great. I don't think it should be over ¥1,000. This place is more suited for desserts rather than meals. The service was polite, and the atmosphere was cozy (if there were more customers), so I think I'll come back around 3 pm for a snack next time. Thank you for the meal!