I love this rice cake shop! I always look forward to seeing their new menu items. The three autumn flavors (mushroom, chestnut rice cake, salmon) were all my favorites! They were so delicious! The flavors were exquisite... It's easy to grab for a quick and light lunch. I definitely want to eat these again. They were even bigger than usual! The chestnut rice cake was also delicious! The texture was perfect. Thank you for the meal! ★

Every year around this time, limited edition cherry blossom rice cakes are available, so I always eat them! The cherry blossom flavor is delicious, I love the rice cakes here! The side dishes in the bento are quite boldly flavored, but the rice cakes are gentle and easy to eat...♪ It's nice that various flavors come out for a limited time. I can't help but buy them♪ Thank you for the meal★

My favorite shop, Yonehachi-san♪ I sometimes crave Yonehachi-san's rice cakes. The other day, I passed by and saw an interesting bento! Chicken Nanban Bento (◎) I love Chicken Nanban, so I had to buy this. With the seasonal red rice, the rice cakes are as delicious as ever. Very stable rice cakes! The ingredients are all round and nice♪ I took a big bite of the Chicken Nanban! Oh~ it's rich and delicious! The tartar sauce is not bad either. The thick chicken with crispy coating, even though it's cold! This deliciousness makes me want to eat it again! The side pickles were a bit lacking, but considering the price, it's good! It was delicious! I want to eat it again. Thank you for the meal★

Eel rice ball bento was quite flavorful this time! The taste was overall on the salty side. I found the mackerel, rice ball, and ingredients all a bit too salty... I ended up leaving some behind. I wonder why there was mayonnaise? Thank you for the meal ★

Located at B1F of Daimaru Sapporo store, connected directly to JR Sapporo Station, is "Komehachi," a specialty store for rice dishes. I love rice dishes. I visited on May 9th after Golden Week, around 7 pm. The food section in the department store basement was quite crowded, with limited bento options. There were signs for a 20-30% discount during a time sale. The "Komehachi Makunouchi Bento" contains three types of rice dishes: 1. Asari clam, 2. Gomoku (mixed ingredients), 3. Bamboo shoots and butterbur. The asari clam was very small, so it might actually be shijimi clam. The rice dishes were cooked in a light broth with finely chopped seaweed, and the texture and firmness of the rice were just right. The bamboo shoots and butterbur were delicious. The bento also included miso-marinated mackerel, although the label on the back mentioned white soy sauce-grilled rockfish. It was mild in flavor, so maybe it was rockfish? Proper labeling is important, especially for allergies. The tsukune skewers may refer to chicken meatballs. The sesame salad mentioned on the menu was missing, so I wonder if they used the wrong label. The burdock root, simmered dishes, and delicate flavors were all delicious. The burdock root, taro, and simmered beans were sweetly seasoned, providing a nice variety.

The carrot in the bento wasn't very tasty, haha. The pumpkin was a bit hard. The golden eye snapper was really delicious. It felt authentic. The sprinkle seasoning that came with it? I usually don't use it but for some reason I ended up putting it on. The rice balls all ended up tasting like the sprinkle seasoning, so it's better not to put it on. Thank you for the meal.

I was excited to open the popular bento box from the department store basement that was being talked about in the neighborhood. It's a two-tiered box and the colors peeking through the clear lid look elegant. When I opened it and lined up the two tiers, it looked beautiful as expected. Rice Hachi Two-Tiered Bento Box <Ume> ¥1188 - Rice Dishes: red rice, chestnut, gomoku, seasonal (fish and shiso leaves & chirashi) - Side Dishes: red fish, chicken and vegetable with sesame miso, simmered dish, tamagoyaki, kinpira gobou, clam tsukudani, pickles The bento box uses domestically grown glutinous rice carefully selected for its sweetness, glossiness, water retention, and size of the rice grains. They seem to take great care in steaming (cooking) the rice to ensure consistent quality throughout the year. The rice has a chewy texture and is delicious even when not reheated (can be eaten cold). It's fun to have five different types of rice dishes packed in the box, including traditional mountain vegetables like chestnuts and beans, as well as seafood like small fish. The variety of flavors, including the aroma of seafood and the refreshing taste of vinegared rice, makes it enjoyable. It would be a delight for rice lovers. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

A bento box with 5 types of delicious sticky rice and 2 tiers of side dishes, including red snapper with white soy sauce, thick omelette, stir-fried burdock, and simmered dish. Enjoy the unique flavors of each type of rice. Located at OIOI Sapporo Store B1F, 4-7 Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo.

In March 2021, I tried the clam rice ball at Sanpan, a rice ball shop in Daimaru Sapporo B1, for 300 yen. It's my go-to for a work lunch. I can't resist carbs, and I can't resist alcohol either. The seasonal rice balls change every month, and this clam rice ball had a rich flavor with a nice texture from the small clams. The rapeseed flowers and hint of ginger added a nice touch. The rice ball set included three 40g rice balls, which was just the right amount for a satisfying meal. The texture was chewy and delicious. Thank you for the meal!

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, and it is a designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is still no medication that suits me. If reviews or comments suddenly stop, please assume that I have been hospitalized like last time. Even if I take a break for the third time, I definitely want to return as a reviewer again. Likes and comments may be delayed, but I plan to catch up after my return. [May 2020] This is my third review, so I'll keep it light. Daimaru Sapporo Store closed the entire store except for the food floor from April 19 due to the state of emergency declaration. The food floor was open only on weekdays with reduced hours. With the lifting of the government's "state of emergency" declaration, the entire store reopened with reduced hours on May 27. I visited for the first time after the full reopening. The store was different from the usual crowded one. I could easily make a purchase at "Okowa Rice Hachi" as there were no previous customers. I ordered the "Japanese-style Chestnut Pork Bento for 887 yen." The bento only contained side dishes, no rice. You can choose two out of five types of rice. This time, I chose the seasonal "Sakura Shrimp Rice" and "Clam Rice." ■ Japanese-style Chestnut Pork Bento Weight: 398g (actual measurement after removing the bag) Rice: Seasonal dried cherry blossom rice - Taste of spring Seasonal clam rice - Good clam flavor Side dishes: Chestnut pork simmered - Sweet and savory taste that goes well with rice Carrot kinpira - Mini carrots Ganmodoki - Shiitake tofu hamburger - Simmered bamboo shoots with sansho pepper - Thick rolled omelette - Pickled burdock root - Crunchy texture pickles Price: 887 yen (tax included) I'm happy that you can choose two types in the "Japanese-style Chestnut Pork Bento." The rice is delicious as always. The seasonal "Sakura shrimp rice" has a cherry blossom flavor that makes you feel the passing spring. The bento is colorful with lots of vegetables, making it a healthy option. The "Clam rice" has a good seafood flavor from the broth. The side dishes are perfect for a drink in the evening. This bento also goes well with Japanese sake. I wonder which rice I'll choose next time. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Around Sapporo Station. It's my regular hospital visit day. I usually eat a bento box at work, but today I was told I didn't need to bring one on my hospital visit day, so I was looking forward to eating out in the city. However, I don't have much time, so I bought a bento box at Daimaru and headed back to the office. I found a slim bento box that fits in my Doraemon bag. It's from Yonhachi and costs 648 yen including tax. It contains five different kinds of inari sushi: red rice, chestnut, mixed vegetables, cherry blossom, and bamboo shoots. The ingredients are plentiful, and the inari sushi pairs well with the seasoned sauce. The elegant and substantial rice along with the fried tofu are delightful! Each flavor has its own unique characteristics, making it a delightful experience to savor. I had some zaru soba for dessert earlier, so I'm satisfied with this bento box. I also bought two bread rolls. Bon appétit!

The bento box was delicious, especially the seasoned octopus. The carrots were not that tasty though. I really like the rice balls. I'll try a different kind next time. Thank you for the meal! ★

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Finally, it was the last day in Hokkaido, and I headed to the Daimaru department store basement to get dinner on the ferry! The variety of side dishes and bento boxes was impressive as expected in Sapporo! Excited and overwhelmed, I walked around the store multiple times trying to decide what to get... and I ended up choosing the "okowa" here! You can choose from 5 types of okowa and they will serve it for you on the spot! Since I couldn't decide, I chose the option to have 5 varieties in one plate! The ferry from Tomakomai to Hachinohe didn't have a very well-equipped restaurant, so it was definitely a great decision to buy food beforehand! The side dishes and snacks were also satisfying, and I was very happy with my choice!

Unagi rice ball! It has finely chopped unagi mixed in, about two small pieces per ball. The flavor is strong with eel sauce, and the rice ball itself is deliciously chewy.

I went to the basement of Daimaru and suddenly felt like eating rice cakes, so I bought some. It seems that on days with the number 8, rice cakes are a good deal. However, I couldn't choose from the various types of rice cakes, so I ended up buying a small assorted pack (561 yen including tax). There were red rice cakes, seasonal rice cakes, chestnut rice cakes, etc., which are all popular choices. They also have rice cake Inari sushi and other bento options, but I was happy that I could choose the type of rice cakes. It's convenient for when traveling on JR trains. Thank you for the meal.

◆◆◆◆◆◆ 【Second Post】 ◆◆◆◆◆◆ 【April 2015】 Making a light visit after a long time since my second post. I had the "Vegetable-filled Wajin Bento" where you can choose from three types of rice balls. ■ Vegetable-filled Wajin Bento Rice Balls: Seasonal Sakura Rice Ball, Chestnut Rice Ball, Bamboo Shoot Rice Ball Simmered Sweet and Spicy Satsuma-age Sweet and Spicy Simmered Dish Mini Simmered Sweet Potato Boiled Bean Sprouts with Nanohana Greens Stir-fried Nozawana Greens Green Beans with Sesame Dressing Pickled Udo Flower Pickled Shibazuke Price: 756 yen (including 8% consumption tax) The "Vegetable-filled Wajin Bento" allows you to choose from three types, which is nice. Rice balls are always delicious. The seasonal "Sakura Rice Ball" has a cherry blossom flavor that makes you feel the early spring. This bento is colorful, filled with lots of vegetables, and healthy. The price is also reasonable. ◆◆◆◆◆◆ 【First Post】 ◆◆◆◆◆◆ I had the most popular "Red Fish White Soy Sauce Grilled Bento." Rice Hachi is a rare takeout specialty store for rice balls!! 【October 2013】 Rice Hachi is a specialty store for rice ball takeout. It is a rare specialty store for rice balls in Sapporo. I visited when I was at Daimaru Sapporo. This store is located on the basement floor 1 of Daimaru Sapporo, directly connected to JR Sapporo Station in Chuo-ku, Sapporo. Please check the exact location of the store on Tabelog. At Rice Hachi, there are always several types of rice balls available. There are regular and seasonal rice balls. For the autumn season, there are "Matsutake Rice Ball" and "Dai-gyogyo Salmon Rice Ball." You can also buy individual rice balls, but there are also bento boxes available. This time, I bought the most popular bento box at the store, the "Red Fish White Soy Sauce Grilled Bento." You can choose from three types of rice balls. I chose three types, including the autumn regular "Matsutake Rice Ball." ■ Red Fish White Soy Sauce Grilled Bento Rice Balls: Matsutake Rice Ball Seasonal Rice Ball with Matsutake Mushrooms, Ginkgo Nuts, and Aburaage. It has a subtle Matsutake flavor with small pieces of Matsutake. Chestnut Rice Ball Regular Rice Ball with Chestnuts and Sweet Potatoes. It has a light saltiness that enhances the flavor of the chestnuts. Five-ingredient Rice Ball Regular Rice Ball with Shiitake Mushrooms, Chicken, Bamboo Shoots, Carrots, Burdock, and Konjac. It has many ingredients and is easy to eat. Side Dishes: Red Fish White Soy Sauce Grilled Dish Simmered Bamboo Shoots, Lettuce The red fish is grilled with a well-balanced seasoning. The finely sliced bamboo shoots hidden under the red fish have a mild and pleasant taste. Simmered Dish with Carrots, Shiitake Mushrooms, Lotus Root, Taro Egg Omelette Sashimi Konjac in Vinegar Sauce Meatballs Quite meaty with a sweet and savory sauce Pickles Takana Pickles Shibazuke Pickles Price: 800 yen The rice balls are not strongly flavored. The side dishes in the bento are not heavily seasoned to not overshadow the rice ball flavors. It is easy to eat. The price of the rice balls varies depending on the type. Choosing a higher-priced rice ball makes the bento more cost-effective. In the current season, the "Matsutake Rice Ball" is the most expensive. Next are the "Chestnut Rice Ball" and "Dai-gyogyo Salmon Rice Ball." The "Five-ingredient Rice Ball" is the cheapest, but I often choose it because I like the taste. (laughs) It is a bento box that allows you to enjoy various flavors. Rice balls are indeed delicious. I would like to choose the "Matsutake Rice Ball" next time if it's autumn. I will probably choose the "Five-ingredient Rice Ball" again next time. (laughs) It was delicious, thank you.

Located in the gourmet town of Daimaru Sapporo Store, adjacent to JR Sapporo Station, is Komehachi, a shop that sells items such as rice dishes. I visited the shop recently when I was in Sapporo. The display at the storefront was visually appealing, with a variety of colorful products that stimulated my appetite just by looking at them. I chose the rice dish made with autumn delicacy, matsutake mushrooms. Priced at 648 yen including tax for a 200-gram portion, it was a well-balanced combination of matsutake mushrooms, chopped fried tofu, and ginkgo nuts, cooked to perfection to bring out the flavor of the rice. To be honest, the quantity might seem small for a working man considering the price, but for a snack to enjoy on a trip, it was just right. Opening a beautifully arranged bento box can enhance the conversation and make the trip more enjoyable.

This shop is located in "Hoppe Town" on the basement floor of Daimaru Sapporo store, directly connected to JR Sapporo Station. Even on a weekday evening, there were quite a few customers, including shoppers and travelers. When traveling by JR, many people tend to buy meals at this shop. This time, I chose the "Pork Ginger Bento (682 yen)" and took a photo before boarding the JR. There were two types of rice balls, one with salt koji and the other with chestnut. Both weren't very warm, but they tasted delicious. Especially the chestnut rice ball on the left was excellent. The side dishes were mostly rich in flavor. Although the ginger pork wasn't very pronounced, the Kinpira Gobo underneath was quite flavorful. I felt that it would be tough to eat without tea (I actually bought tea with the meal). The variety of side dishes like pickled vegetables and simmered hijiki was a good point of this bento.