In October, before driving in Sapporo, I stopped by Seicomart for a quick bite at "HOT CHEF." Seicomart's store at the Ryutsu Center in Sapporo offers a variety of freshly cooked warm dishes at their "HOT CHEF" corner. The standout item for me is the "Fried Chicken" priced at 241 yen. It's a favorite of mine and beats similar offerings at other convenience stores. The flavor is just right, and it's a must-try when in Sapporo. I also enjoyed the "Salmon Onigiri" and the "Matsumae Pickled Onigiri," both freshly made and delicious. These hot dishes are so convenient to eat on the go and definitely outshine regular convenience store fare. It was a satisfying meal, and I highly recommend trying these items at Seicomart.

【Takeout】Seicomart, the strongest convenience store in Hokkaido, is a company originating from Hokkaido with in-store cooking by Hot Chef Club. Services available with the Club Point Card include the development of cost-effective Seikoma brand products, milk pack collection system, and many other attractive ideas. Located in the distribution center area of Shiroishi Ward, which supports the distribution in Sapporo, Seicomart with Hot Chef is right at the intersection of Heiwa-dori and Yamamoto-dori. Today, I stopped by Seicomart with Hot Chef in the morning. The lineup of onigiri is as usual. The trend of Hot Chef's onigiri is that the ones I like are not available in abundance. There are plenty of types and numbers of the ones I don't like. Beef kalbi, beef tendon, salmon roe, spicy cod roe mayo, salmon - I'm so happy. I bought Kishu plum for both days at 192 yen. I'm not a fan of honey in plum pickles. I'm starting to feel discouraged.

I had a job in Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City. There was a ramen restaurant called White Bear nearby that I really wanted to try, but I found something I really wanted at the convenience store, so I went there instead. It's a well-known convenience store called "Seicomart," which originated in Hokkaido. For those outside of Hokkaido, you may not be familiar with it. They are a long-established convenience store that Hokkaido residents are very grateful for. They even distribute newspapers like supermarkets do, and they were one of the first to introduce their own brand of affordable PET bottles. They offer a variety of low-cost and small-portion deli items that are popular with singles and light eaters. They are a convenience store company full of ideas. Generally, major convenience store chains do not open stores in rural areas. Even if there is a 24-hour convenience store in a depopulated area, no one visits because the elderly do not go out at night. Therefore, it is not profitable. However, "Seicomart" always opens stores in such depopulated areas. When I used to live in a super depopulated area with a population of about 1,500 due to work, my single junior exclaimed, "Seikoma is coming!" He was so excited. I still remember that (laughs). He said, "Because, Senpai! It's not open 24 hours, but it's open at night! They have bento boxes too!" He decided that Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays were "convenience store days" and made sure to visit the convenience store even if he didn't need to buy anything to not forget the "urban atmosphere" (laughs). This was really serious for Hokkaido residents in remote areas. The oasis for Hokkaido residents, "Seikoma," had a really great system called "Hot Chef." It is a system where they sell freshly cooked bento boxes, onigiri, and other items cooked in-store. Although convenience store bento boxes are convenient, the bento boxes from a certain major bento chain store called "Hoto Motomoto" are delicious. That's because they are freshly made, not pre-made. "Seicomart" was one of the first to introduce this system, "Hot Chef." *Some stores do not have Hot Chef. Among them, the "Katsudon" is excellent! It used to be "one coin" before the tax increase. *Currently 514 yen including tax The pork cutlet is tender and the sauce is delicious. The rice soaked in the sauce is also extremely delicious! It can rival the pork cutlet bowl at a Japanese restaurant. The onigiri is also one size larger than convenience store onigiri, and they are well made, making them easy to eat and delicious. In terms of customer satisfaction with convenience stores, "Seicomart" scored 71.8 points and won first place for the fourth consecutive year. *2014 Service Industry Productivity Council survey *2nd place: Seven-Eleven (69.7 points), 3rd place: Lawson (67.0 points) Amazing! Our generation abbreviates "Seicomart" as "Seikoma" or "Seikoma" with affection. However, young people these days apparently call it "Sekoma" (´Д`) However, I am definitely against this! Because, "Sekoma" sounds bad! It seems to be an abbreviation for "cheap mart." I still want you to call Seicomart with affection as "Seikoma ♡"!

I found out about the Sanma Kabayaki Donburi from a TV commercial and decided to buy it right away. Even though the hot days continue, when it comes to Sanma...is it already autumn? Seicomart has been selling it since the Day of the Ox, so it's like a substitute for eel, I guess. However, the quality of the green onions, sauce, and a little pickled sansho pepper make it delicious. I enjoyed it very much. I will definitely visit again.

Secoma Distribution Center store. When in trouble, I find it convenient to buy the delicious Hot Chef Katsu Don, which comes with a drink. It's a tasty bento with great value for money. Thank you for always taking care of me. I enjoyed it very much. I will visit again.

Secoma Distribution Center store. When in trouble, the convenient and delicious Hot Chef always comes in handy, so I decided to take out my usual katsudon. The way the rice and the topping are separated makes it easy to enjoy when eating together. The quality at this price is amazing! I always rely on them. Thank you very much. It was very delicious. I will definitely visit again.

Is it already autumn with the saury kabayaki? I only knew of canned saury. Seicomart's Hot Chef has been selling it since the Day of the Ox. Maybe it's a substitute for eel in Hokkaido. But, it's delicious with a strong flavor of sansho pepper. Hot Chef is warm and tasty. I often use it. It was very delicious. I will visit again.

Seiko Mart Distribution Center store. Limited time only, I had the herring bowl bento made by the popular in-store chef in Hokkaido. It was very delicious with a refreshing sauce flavored with shiso. I enjoyed it very much. I will visit again.

During a business trip in a certain town in the northern inland area, I checked out the only convenience store in town based on recommendations from MyRebi and other readers on Tabelog. Although I usually eat outside, I decided to try this place. I usually have to work in the mountains from morning till evening, so I don't have much time to enjoy a bowl of food. However, the large rice balls at this place are very reliable. They are easy to eat as they are wrapped in film and tightly packed, making them perfect for a busy work environment. My favorite is the bacon and bonito flakes rice ball, which has a sweet and savory soy sauce dressing with mayonnaise. It goes well with the meal! The protein add-on is a thick fish sausage, and I paired it with a private label green tea. I also tried a new item this time, the "Large Rice Ball with Matsumae Pickles," which was also delicious. Thank you for the meal!