It's been a while. I visited around 5:30 pm on Saturday. Most of the customers were tourists from China. I ordered three pork dishes (880 yen each) for takeout. They come with wasabi. While waiting, I had a bottle of Sapporo Lager beer (640 yen). It's always delicious. Thank you for the meal.

The photo is a mixed plate with a large portion. Maybe I had too high expectations. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't exceptionally delicious either. The hostess was friendly, but the host seemed a bit cold.

Pork bowl (loin). Tanukikoji. My son B came to Sapporo for work. On Saturday, the two of us wandered around Sapporo. He wanted to eat deer meat. I didn't know where to go, so I asked if pork bowl would be okay, and we ended up at this place I had been to before. Surprisingly, they had deer meat bowl. Limited to weekends and holidays. Of course, my son had the deer meat bowl. I had the pork bowl with less rice. I like to sprinkle a lot of sansho pepper on my pork bowl. It's delicious. The sauce is not too sweet, which is nice. The pork is cut into easy-to-eat pieces and has a nice crispy texture. I don't really need the wasabi, but I sprinkle it on the rice and eat it. I got a piece of deer meat. When I eat it like this, it really is different. The deer meat has a wild taste. Delicious. Thank you for the meal. Unexpectedly, my son's wish was granted. I'm happy.

I found a gourmet spot in a food court style where you can enjoy various dishes on Tanukikoji Shopping Street. I actually thought it was a standalone store, so I wandered around the shopping street before finally finding it. For my order, since this is my second stop tonight, I went with "half pork bowl mix & small beer". I was glad to finally find a shop where I could pay with a QR code (using PayPay). Even though it was a half size, the pork bowl had a generous amount of rice and pork. The pork was tender and the sauce was delicious. The owner was friendly and when I was taking photos, he even said "Take a nice picture". I wonder if it turned out nice? Another day enjoying Hokkaido gourmet as an old man. Thank you for the meal.

I can have a daytime drink here! I ordered the pork plate and beer set. I finally came here after being curious for a while. The pork loin is delicious! The sauce uses wine, so it's not too thick. It's light but it goes really well with the pork. Wasabi is served on the side, and when you eat it with wasabi and green onions, it's just the best snack. I ended up ordering another beer! Young people were happily devouring the delicious pork bowl. There are various sets and menu items, so I will definitely come back!

I felt like having a drink after work and decided to visit this place. It's located in a corner of HUG Eat on Tanukikoji Street. I ordered the C set: pork bowl (mix of belly and loin meat) & beer (1540 yen). The pork meat grilled over charcoal is delicious with the sauce. The mix of two types of meat, loin with a firm texture and belly with a soft sweetness from the fat, made it enjoyable until the end! The pork bowl was very delicious, so I am satisfied. However, when the orders piled up, the owner's service became a bit tense. Given the location, there were many foreign tourists stopping by, but I felt sad watching the way they were treated. I would like to eat the pork bowl again, but it's disappointing.

HUG Eat, I finally visited! This time I had the pork bowl! They offer dine-in, takeout, and delivery services. I chose the dine-in option and splurged on the Pork Bowl Mix & Beer Set for 1,540 yen. The mix of belly and loin with white negi and mountain wasabi was delicious! The generous portion of rice left me feeling full. I noticed that there were also foreign tourists visiting. Highly recommended!

During a business trip in Sapporo, I visited the restaurant called Kogenta for a solo lunch. It is located in Minami 2-jo Nishi 5-chome, inside the HUG Eat/Tanuki Koji Yokocho. Kogenta specializes in pork bowls. I arrived around 11:40 and there are only 6 counter seats available, but there is also a shared space due to its location in the alley. There was one group of two customers already seated. I chose the seat at the back of the counter. On the table, there were condiments like sansho pepper, black pepper, shichimi, chopsticks, spoon, toothpicks, paper napkins, tissue box, and alcohol for disinfection, with self-service water. This time, I ordered the following: - Pork bowl MIX (pork belly & loin) for 1,080 yen - Extra meat for 350 yen The total came to 1,430 yen. The food arrived in about 5 minutes. The pork bowl came with chopped green onions and mountain wasabi on top, and it also came with miso soup and pickles. Since I added extra meat, it became slightly dry towards the end as it cooled down, but I enjoyed it by changing the taste with my favorite mountain wasabi, sansho pepper, and black pepper, finishing it non-stop. Kogenta in Tanuki Koji Yokocho is convenient even on rainy days. It is a user-friendly restaurant in terms of location and cost performance. Please visit it once!

Wandering new curry mania / rookie ramen mania, a solitary middle-aged man. This is a memo-like review by the old man. If you are looking for concise information about the restaurant and food, please move on to other people's reviews around here. The other day, I had the opportunity to try the "Kalbi Don" (mixed beef and pork) and got a little excited. I was in the mood for a meat bowl. Before coming here, I had a "Hayashi Rice" in a women's size, so I felt a bit full. Hmm, what should I do... Oh well, if you're hesitating, just go for it. The location is in Chuo Ward, Minami 2-jo Nishi 5-chome. In the middle of the Tanukikoji 5-chome block (north side). On the first floor of the building where the movie theater "Satsugeki" is located (2nd floor). It's located in a corner of "HUG Eat Tanukikoji Yokocho". You can tell by the red lanterns surrounding the entrance to the alley. There are nine shops on one floor (one shop is closed?). Each shop is relatively small. This shop also had a small space with a kitchen and 5-6 counter seats. In the middle of the shops facing each other, there are several table seats. Think of it as a food court seating. Don't imagine a shopping mall. There aren't that many seats. By the way, there were acrylic partitions between the seats here. So, I ordered and sat at this seat. I entered at 12:45 pm (Thursday). There was one middle-aged man sitting at the counter inside the shop, and a senior couple at the table seat. There were no other customers. Perhaps because the lunchtime peak had passed. There were 2-3 people in other shops, and many shops were empty. The menu is displayed in pouches facing the aisle. Hmm, the pork bowl is over 900 yen including tax. They seem to be pushing the set with beer a lot. Okay, let's try the mix of belly and loin meat with regular rice. ▼C Pork Bowl Mix - Pork bowl with belly and loin meat, miso soup, pickles, tax included 990 yen. The pork bowl was served in about 5 minutes after ordering. Oh, it's here already. This bowl is smaller than expected for the price. The meat isn't that thick. It's the thickness of pork commonly sold. The rice was filled to the brim in the bowl. This time, it was my second lunch, so it was okay, but it's a light portion for normal consumption. I wonder if the size of the bowl changes with a large serving of rice. With normal servings, the rice was filled to the brim. For those who can eat a decent amount, it might be a good idea to check the size of the bowl before ordering. Okay, let's try it. Oh, it's tender. The belly meat is tender, and the loin meat is also tender. The loin meat has a slightly firmer texture than the belly meat. It was stated that the pork was from Hokkaido, but where exactly? When I lived alone, I used to buy Hokkaido loin meat at the supermarket and make pork bowls with store-bought sauce. Even with thin meat like this, it tends to become quite tough. Maybe marinating it in the sauce makes the meat tender. But I don't mind this thin meat. The taste of the sauce is to my liking. Not too salty, not too sweet. There's no strong flavor or smell in the pork either. The rice was just right, not too firm or too soft. The soy sauce-flavored "mountain wasabi" on top was an interesting accent. It doesn't sting too much, but it's noticeable. Including the powdered sansho pepper, it played a good role in changing the taste from the middle to the end. Hmm. If I had ordered a large serving of rice, it would have been 1,100 yen including tax. If I were really hungry, that would be enough to satisfy me, but it's a bit on the expensive side. Is this the pricing in this day and age?

Located on Tanuki Koji Yokocho HUG, this restaurant space has around 10 eateries. Visited on a weekday at 1 pm, the alley was not crowded, and the restaurant itself had no other customers. The interior only has 6 counter seats (shared space available for dining as well). I ordered the "C Pork Bowl Mix Bara & Loin Meat (990 yen)" verbally, but was offered a 100 yen discount, making it 890 yen. I was given a glass and had to fill it with water from the self-service water server in the back while waiting. The dish arrived in about 10 minutes, served with miso soup and pickles (both instant and commercial). The bowl was small but nicely filled with flavorful pork. There was a pleasant charcoal aroma as well. The pork was tender with a good texture, and the balance of fat in the pork belly was excellent. The grated white radish and mountain wasabi on top added a nice touch. The sauce and rice were also delicious. I added some sansho pepper from the table halfway through for a flavor change (other options available were shichimi and pepper in small packets). Sansho pepper definitely complements the pork bowl well. The cost performance was reasonable, nothing exceptional but satisfactory. The service was average, with the owner managing everything alone. Overall, the pork, sauce, and rice were all tasty and well-balanced in the pork bowl, leaving me satisfied. However, I hope they can improve the miso soup and pickles a bit more. I might try visiting at night next time. Just note that the alcohol prices are slightly on the higher side due to the location.

【Completely Smoke-Free】Located in Sapporo Plaza HUG Eat in the 5th block of Tanukikoji, the only arcade shop in Sapporo, this popular pork bowl restaurant has been in business for over 10 years. The address is South 4 West 5 in Tanukikoji 5-chome. Visited for the first time at 5:30 PM on April 6, 2022, after a day of solo food hopping. After the third stop, I moved to this place. It was an odd time, but there were students as the only customers. No greeting when entering the shop. Today, the pork bowl is a good deal, so I ordered the pork loin pork bowl and beer set. The owner is a quiet person. It took about 10 minutes until the food was served. The self-service water station was at the back, but the students were fooling around, so I couldn't go get it. The miso soup lacked flavor, and the pickles were mediocre. The pork seemed slightly overcooked, perhaps grilled on charcoal. There was no excitement in the taste. During payment, I heard the owner's voice for the first time, mentioning that the set was not eligible for a discount. I realized my mistake, as I was drunk and dining outside, which dampened my mood.

I had pork bowl (with belly meat) for my meal. Although I said that, I actually exchanged some of the meat with my companion's loin meat, so the photos are mixed with two types of meat. On top of the green onions, there is mountain wasabi. The moment I took the first bite, I was captivated by the savory aroma of charcoal grilling. The sauce has a strong flavor that goes well with the rice. The meat is cut into small pieces, making it easy to eat, and I enjoyed eating it with mountain wasabi or sprinkling it with sansho pepper from time to time. I personally preferred the pork belly, but the lightness of the loin meat was also appealing, so I think the mix was the right choice for me. The beer set menu is also attractive.

I was curious about the famous dish of Hokkaido, Butadon (pork bowl), so I decided to go try it. I found a small restaurant in a corner of a building in Tanukikoji, where many drinking establishments are gathered. The restaurant only had 6 seats, and they offered a variety of dishes including Butadon and sets with pork, beef, and deer meat. The menu had many photos, making it easy to imagine and order. I ordered a half size Butadon with a mix of pork loin and belly. It came with miso soup and pickles. The pork was very flavorful and the sauce was delicious, making the rice go down easily. The bowl was topped with white leeks and wasabi, which added a nice touch. There were condiments on the table, so I could adjust the flavor with shichimi pepper while enjoying the meal. Despite being a half size, it was a sufficient amount. And all of this cost only 720 yen. I'm not sure if Butadon is usually cheap or if prices are generally low in Sapporo, but the cost performance was high. I was very satisfied with my first Butadon experience!

I went to this restaurant seeking pork bowl. I was surprised to find it in the depopulated HUG Eat. It had been a while since I visited HUG Eat, and the restaurant has changed quite a bit. There were a decent number of people inside, so I hope they continue to do well! Now, about the pork bowl. There are three types: pork bowl (belly) for 880 yen, pork bowl (loin) for 950 yen, and pork bowl (belly and loin mix) for 990 yen. You can also opt for extra rice for 110 yen, or extra meat for 330 yen. It's interesting that they also offer deer meat bowl and pork-beef bowl. The set with draft beer is quite a good deal. I ordered the belly for the first time. There was more meat than I expected. Personally, I prefer belly over loin because it's tender, so I was happy about that. The mountain wasabi also complements the dish. The flavor is not too salty, and it was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating. It goes well with beer!!! The owner was very friendly, making it a place I want to visit again.

Mixed rice bowl order. With a coupon, it was only 690 yen. Too cheap... The sauce is on the sweet side, but goes well with the rice. Wasabi and white leeks are a nice touch. The addition of sansho pepper and shichimi spice also work well for flavor variation. It's a standard place, but I think it offers a high level of satisfaction.

I dashed over here after finishing work in Sapporo today. The atmosphere of this alley next to Tanukikoji is lovely. I arrived at 7:50 pm and ordered a beer, of course, Sapporo Classic. I made it in time! For snacks, I had the pork cartilage stew, which was amazing. It's just as good as the beef tongue stew at Sendai Gyutan Kakunokami. I ordered another beer for the last call. The pork bowl with mixed toppings was delicious and the staff kindly told me that the restaurant is open until 9 pm. The charcoal-grilled food here is so fragrant and goes well with rice. Of course, it pairs nicely with beer too. It would be nice to drink and eat at the food court-like area outside the restaurant. There are so many delicious snacks from various shops. If you're a beer drinker, definitely try the pork cartilage stew. It's seriously delicious.

Half-size roast pork bowl and small beer set for 850 yen at TANUKIKOJI 5-chome HUG EAT, a veteran pork bowl restaurant that has been in this location for 10 years! It was very quiet around 1 pm on a weekday... with only two customers in the restaurant inside HUG. It must be tough for food and beverage establishments. The menu is so varied that it's hard to decide what to order. Ah! I found the half-size option! They offer three types: belly, roast, and mix, and I ordered the "roast with small beer set," which is 120 yen cheaper than ordering separately. You can eat inside the restaurant, but I wanted to watch a TV show, so I ate at the central area. The small beer mug is tiny!! I carefully drank it in three sips. The half pork bowl had two slices of roast pork? The slices were quite narrow and easy to eat, but you can really taste the meat. The rice soaked in sauce was delicious. The hint of wasabi on top also goes well. It came with miso soup and pickled ginger. I wonder if the pickled ginger is for the pork bowl? For side dishes, pickles or small bowls would be nice. I prefer lightly pickled vegetables. It was peaceful and reassuring to eat in such a quiet environment, but it was also lonely because there were so few people. I hope this situation ends soon. Thank you for the meal.

Due to poor health, I had to take a break from work for the third time, but I managed to make it to the opening of "Overeating and Getting Fat Theater Act 4". I will be returning to work while consulting my health for a while. Likes and comments may be delayed, but I plan to visit eventually, although it may take some time. Thank you in advance for your understanding. [December 2020] Since this is my 6th review, I'll keep it brief. "Kopigoya" is a restaurant located inside HUG Mart. The first review was about the "Akanko Pork Bowl". The second review was about the "Pork Bowl Yorozuya". From the third review onwards, it has been "Kopigoya". Despite the change in name, the menu remains the same. Last time, I reviewed the "Pork Plate Beer Set for 1210 yen". This time, I ordered the "Pork Plate" and a large "Super Dry draft beer" separately. I wanted the large size beer as the set came with a medium one. The "Super Dry draft beer" arrived first, so I drank it quickly while it was cold. The "Pork Plate" arrived later, as usual, and was brought to the table once it was ready. Pork Plate: Hokkaido pork, probably loin, charcoal-grilled with a nice flavor. The meat quality is good and tender, with little fat. The meat is slightly thin, but you can feel the quality. It comes with green onions, lettuce, and mountain wasabi. Price: 770 yen (tax included) Super Dry draft beer (Large): Asahi Super Dry draft beer. Price: 847 yen (tax included) The "Pork Plate" is still delicious as ever. You can taste the quality of the meat and the skill in grilling. The green of the lettuce, the white of the green onions, the yellow of the mountain wasabi, and the brown of the pork. It looks beautiful and it's nice to have plenty of vegetables. Once again, I enjoyed the addition of sansho pepper and chili pepper. It enhanced the flavor even more. The "Pork Plate" pairs well with cold beer. It would be convenient to have a set with a large beer. It's been two years since I returned as a reviewer in 2018 after a four-year hiatus, and there were changes at HUG Mart. Six years ago, HUG Mart had a special where on days with 8 or 9, beer was only 200 yen per glass as part of HUG Eat. (Refer to the first review) That great deal on beer has completely disappeared. I hope they bring it back at HUG Eat. Next time, I might go for the "Pork Plate" again. (laughs) It was delicious, thank you.

Due to poor health, I had to take a break from work for the third time, but I managed to make it to the opening of "Overeating and Overweight Theater Act 4". I will be returning to work while consulting my health for a while. Likes and comments may be delayed, but I plan to visit eventually, even if it takes some time. Thank you in advance. [November 2020] This is my 5th review, so I'll keep it brief. "Kopigaya" is a restaurant located inside HUG Mart. The first review was for the "Akanko Pork Bowl". The second review was for the "Pork Bowl Yorozuya". From the third review onwards, it has been "Kopigaya". The name of the restaurant may have changed, but the menu remains the same. After a year and two months, I visited with the purpose of trying the "Pork Plate" this time. I opted for the "Pork Plate Beer Set" this time. First, I had the set with a "draft beer" and "Kakipea". The "Pork Plate" was brought to the table once it was ready. Pork Plate Beer Set Hokkaido Pork Meat Probably loin charcoal-grilled with a nice flavor. The meat quality is good and tender. There is hardly any fat. The meat is a bit thin, but you can feel the quality of the meat. Green onion, lettuce, mountain wasabi Individual price: 770 yen (tax included) Draft beer "M" Asahi Super Dry draft beer Individual price: 517 yen (tax included) Kakipea Set price: 1,210 yen (tax included) The "Pork Plate" is as delicious as ever. You can feel the good quality of the meat and the skillful grilling. The green of the lettuce, the white of the green onion, the yellow of the mountain wasabi, and the brown of the pork meat. It looks beautiful and it's nice to have plenty of vegetables. I also sprinkled some sansho pepper and red pepper this time. The flavor improved even more. It goes well with cold beer, the "Pork Plate". When I returned as a reviewer after almost 4 years in 2018, there was something different at HUG Mart. Six years ago, on HUG Mart days, beer was only 200 yen on days with 8 and 9. (Refer to the first review) That great deal on beer has completely disappeared. (See 13th photo) I hope they bring back that great deal at HUG Mart. Next time, I might go for the "Pork Plate" again. (laughs) It was delicious, thank you.

I love the pork bowl at Chie-san's house. Of course, I love it too. Today, it seemed like there wouldn't be time for a break during work, so I decided to visit this place for shopping and a meal. I found out that it's located inside HAG EAT, which I occasionally visit, but never noticed before... I used the Go To EAT discount through Tabelog, so I got to enjoy the meal at a great price, which I'm very grateful for. This time, I had the C pork bowl with belly and loin meat x2, with one of them having extra meat. It's convenient for me, as I like to refill my water multiple times. The customer next to me was having alcohol, which I'm sure would go great with this delicious food. I would love to have this with beer on a day off. I enjoyed it and got the energy I needed for work today. Thank you for the meal.