I tried the soup curry restaurant that appeared in Sapporo Factory during lunchtime. They had a monthly special curry, so I ordered the tantan soup curry. You can choose the level of spiciness, as well as between white rice or mixed grain rice, and the amount of rice. There were a variety of unique ingredients like sweet potatoes and daikon. The taste was okay, kind of like a curry hotpot... Overall, it wasn't something that made me want to come back.

On the second day of my trip to Hokkaido, it was raining in Sapporo. I took my two picky-eater kids to Sapporo Factory for lunch and to escape the rain. I chose a soup curry restaurant, thinking that the kids might enjoy it. They ordered the Kids' Curry (Koguma Curry), and I ordered the Sapporo Classic with the Miracle Crispy Chicken (Shrimp Soup, Level 7 Spicy). The kids were worried about eating the bear (koguma) curry, but I explained that it was just the name of the dish. The Sapporo Classic beer was enjoyable, and the bear curry arrived first. I may not have a refined beer palate, but I always enjoy local beers when traveling. The Miracle Crispy Chicken arrived after a wait, and I was impressed by the variety of vegetables in the soup curry. The level 7 spiciness was just right for me, with a hint of shrimp flavor. The amount of vegetables was overwhelming, including carrots, potatoes, lotus root, baby corn, green beans, broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes, pumpkin, burdock, cabbage, bell peppers, shimeji mushrooms, watercress, and radish. The option to have a smaller portion of rice or even no rice at all surprised me, but I found it to be a reasonable choice, especially when enjoying a classic beer.

During a business trip in Sapporo, I visited HIGUMA Sapporo Factory store for a solo lunch. The location is at North 2nd East 4th Street, about a 6-minute walk from Bus Center Mae Station inside Sapporo Factory. HIGUMA is a popular soup curry restaurant from Kuwan. This store opened in October 2022. I arrived around 11:05, shortly after opening. The interior has a log cabin style, similar to the Kuwan store, with plenty of manga available. I sat at the counter alone. On the table, there were tasty spicy oil, burnt garlic oil, toothpicks, paper napkins, tissues, a water pitcher, and a call button. After sitting down, cutlery, paper towels, and water were brought to me. This time, I ordered the following: - Handmade juicy hamburger 1,780 yen - Original soup - Spiciness level 5 - Multigrain rice L (350g) 150 yen - Braised pork 450 yen - HIGUMA special marinated Zangi plain 2 pieces 350 yen, totaling 2,730 yen. At HIGUMA, I usually go for tonkatsu, but this time I went for the triple combo of hamburger, braised pork, and Zangi! The food arrived in about 15 minutes. Just like at the Kuwan store, all the dishes were served in Le Creuset dishes, which felt luxurious. The basic ingredients at HIGUMA include carrots, edamame, enoki mushrooms, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, burdock, cabbage, lotus root, eggplant, young corn, okra, green beans, broccoli, paprika, snow peas, bell peppers, shimeji mushrooms, mizuna, egg, and daikon, totaling 22 kinds. In addition to that, the hamburger, braised pork, and separate plate of Zangi made the meal very luxurious and filling! The spiciness was a bit mild, but the flavor was quite enjoyable. I also had fun changing the taste with the tasty spicy oil and burnt garlic oil on the table. Especially recommend trying the burnt garlic oil for added richness! The Zangi was average, but the braised pork and hamburger were very delicious! I sometimes visit for sports wear shopping or a movie, so having HIGUMA in the Factory is quite nice. I recommend giving it a try.

Visited Higuma for the first time. It was past 1 PM on a Sunday, so I was able to enter without waiting in line. However, it took over 20 minutes for the food to be served. (There was an explanation about the wait time when entering) The dish had plenty of vegetables and I was quite satisfied. The chicken was also delicious.

Arrived before 5:30 pm on a weekday. No customers ahead, one group arrived later. Sapporo Factory opened last fall, main store is in Kuwon (not visited). Have tried the convenience store collaboration before. There were 3 male and female staff members, who were only in the back kitchen area, so I boldly entered and called out to them (lol). Noticed there was a call bell at the cashier when paying. Since I was alone, I was seated at the counter. Soup curry has gotten quite expensive...the cheapest '22 Vegetable' is 1280 yen. This time, I ordered the 'Miracle Crispy Chicken' (1580 yen) with original soup, spice level 2 (medium), and you can choose between white rice and mixed grain rice, so I chose the former in size S (130g, -50 yen). It arrived shortly. The original soup had a classic taste, rich and flavorful, very delicious! Spice level 2 is just right for those who like medium spice, but 3 might be good too. The chicken was slightly small, but as the name suggests, the skin was crispy and well-seasoned! What's the "miracle" about? (lol) There were also plenty of 22 types of vegetables, although on the smaller side. It had chopped seaweed and corn as well. It was satisfyingly delicious. I forgot to use the burnt garlic oil on the table...I licked it off a spoon and it had a nice fragrant taste, seems like it would add a nice flavor. The vegetables had a good amount of volume, even with rice size S, I was quite full. It's nice that there's a discount for choosing rice size S or none (-100 yen). I think it would be better to have one staff member stationed at the entrance. Bold people like me are fine (lol), but shy people might give up and go home. Or make the call bell more noticeable. Next time, I'll try the 'Slow-cooked tender and juicy braised pork belly'. I also want to try the Zangi as a side dish.

I visited around noon on Sunday. There was a bit of a wait due to it being lunchtime, but I was able to be seated in about 30 minutes. I ordered the miraculous crispy chicken and mixed grain rice. The portion size was amazing! The taste was also delicious, with a simple sweetness and umami flavor from the vegetables. Thank you for the meal! ☺︎

May 2023 ★ Hamburg Steak 1780 yen Exciting (๑´∀`) Factory Sanjo-kan B1 Kuwan and Teine, the third store following Kuwan and Teine, is a soup curry shop run by a greengrocer. Thankful for being open until 10:00 PM for dinner after the movie (^人^) Curry starts from 6 types at 1280 yen, a bit pricey nowadays. Customizable, miraculously losing two bills. The chicken that I'm curious about, but my recent favorite is the "Hamburg Steak." Rice is less, 50 yen off ( ﾟДﾟ)b Served quickly, is the Hamburg Steak pre-prepared? Seems too fast for grilling. The soup is "Original," with a slightly acidic and easy-to-eat taste. Free spiciness up to MAX 5, personally, not satisfied with medium spiciness or less, do I have to pay more (´Д` ) Meaty Hamburg Steak, satisfying BIG size, lots of vegetables! Impressive with 22 types of basic vegetables, as expected from a greengrocer. Delicious with a lingering texture from cooking. Could have skipped the rice, but it was good. Thank you for the meal (^ω^)

Before watching Slam Dunk, it's good to have a meal! After the movie, you can get a free vegetable topping or choose the amount of rice for free with your ticket stub. The crispy chicken is a miracle, the original soup is delicious, and you can choose multigrain rice for free, which is great! The dish is filled with plenty of vegetables, eggs, and mushrooms, and it's tasty. Personally, I prefer the baby corn to have a bit more crunch. The chicken was also delicious! Considering watching a movie later, the amount of rice was just right. Thank you for the meal!

22 types of vegetable original soups. Number 5, mixed grain rice, Sapporo Classic, medium bottle. The vegetables are delicious. I love the original curry at the main store, so I tried it and it turned out to be only soup curry. The soup curry is consistently delicious! The presentation is beautiful. ✨

Around the end of the New Year holidays, I watched the movie "Slam Dunk" with my son who was visiting home, and then we went to eat soup curry at this place. By showing the movie ticket, we got some benefits! You can choose one topping for free from 22 types of vegetables or get a free upgrade to a large serving of rice. I ordered the "22 Vegetable" soup curry with original soup, level 4 spiciness, and small size (-50 yen) with mixed grain rice. By showing the movie ticket, we got broccoli as a free topping. The soup curry was full of vegetables with crispy seaweed sprinkled on top. It was a well-balanced and delicious soup curry! The ingredients included daikon radish, carrot, edamame, bell pepper, broccoli, eggplant, snap peas, red paprika, green beans, okra, mizuna, lotus root with skin, enoki mushrooms, shimeji mushrooms, baby corn, tomato, burdock root, potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, cabbage, boiled egg. The broccoli was slightly greasy, but the lotus root was coated with starch and fried, showing that they put some effort into it. The cooking was well done and the mixed grain rice was delicious. It seems that the mixed grain rice is limited in quantity, so it's first come, first served. Thank you, "Higuma" restaurant!

I had never been to HIGUMA's soup curry shop in Kuwon before, so I tried it for the first time at this factory outlet. I ordered the original soup curry with 22 types of vegetables, spice level 4, and a medium-sized rice. The vegetables were the star of the dish and it was hard to come across such delicious soup curry. The spicy oil on the table added a nice kick to the dish, allowing for a change in flavor with each bite when sprinkled on the rice. The menu mentioned adding chicken legs, braised pork, and cutlets to the dish, which I imagine would make it even more satisfying. They also have Zangi, so I will definitely try it next time. If the rice is not sold out, I would like to try it with multi-grain rice.

For the tonkatsu menu, the soup is tomato with a stable level of spiciness at 0. I'm not good with spicy food, so I plan to order level 1 next time. I chose a small size for the rice. The soup is rich, so it may not be suitable for those who prefer a lighter taste. My companion had the original soup. We went around 4 pm to avoid the lunch rush, so the restaurant was empty and we could relax at a large table.

At the end of the year, during my visit back to Sapporo, my family and I decided to go watch the new "Avatar" movie at United Cinemas Sapporo in Sapporo Factory on January 3rd. Before the movie, we had lunch at a restaurant called "Sapporo Soup Curry HIGUMA". The restaurant's concept is to offer a soup curry that allows you to enjoy the taste of vegetables in their entirety, with 22 types of vegetables as the basic ingredients. The restaurant is managed by a company that sells wholesale fruits and vegetables. The interior of the restaurant has a simple and ecological atmosphere, with wooden tables and bench seats. The menu allows you to choose your curry ingredients, soup base, spice level, rice type, and toppings. We ordered the original soup curry with various vegetable toppings and mixed grain rice. The curry was flavorful with a good amount of vegetables, and the spice level was just right. The rice was mixed grain, and overall it was a satisfying meal.

I watched a movie from the evening, and before I knew it, it was just before 9 PM and I was feeling hungry. I hurriedly looked for a restaurant in the restaurant district, but it was already a little past 9 PM. I was about to give up, but when I asked the staff, I found out that one of the restaurants was still open for last orders until 9:30 PM. I ordered a dish with 22 types of vegetables cooked in coconut milk, medium spicy, with multigrain rice. I also ordered the plain marinated chicken and plain lassi that caught my eye. All the dishes arrived in 7-8 minutes. First, I tried the soup curry, which I had imagined to be more watery but was actually closer to a thick curry. The taste was amazing, with a lot of vegetables for a perfect balance. Then, I tried the marinated chicken, which tasted like a home-cooked dish typical of the region. Overall, it was excellent.

On a regular day, I had some errands to run, so I decided to have lunch in between. A new restaurant opened in the factory area, so I decided to check it out. I arrived a little before noon, right across from an Indian curry restaurant. The interior of the restaurant had a wooden theme, with both table and counter seating, and it was quite spacious. When I mentioned I was dining alone, I was seated at the counter. I looked over the menu. Since the main branch is in Kuwan, which is not in my usual area, this was my first time at the factory store. The vegetables were recommended, but I wanted to try the chicken first, so I ordered the Miracle Crispy Chicken, multi-grain rice (small), original soup, with a spice level of 3. It took about 20 minutes for the food to arrive, and more and more customers started coming in as lunchtime approached. It seems like inbound tourism is picking up again. The dish was packed with vegetables, with chopped seaweed on top. I dug in right away. The soup portion was smaller compared to other restaurants, but it was flavorful and slightly sweet, with a spice level of 3 that was still enjoyable. The vegetables were plentiful, with large and sweet carrots. The chicken was indeed crispy as the name suggests. In a trend of smaller chicken portions, this one was larger. The multi-grain rice had a nice texture and was delicious. The radish soaked in the soup was tasty. Besides potatoes, there were also sweet potatoes. The only downside was that the lotus root seemed a bit sticky, perhaps due to the batter. Broccoli, bell peppers, and beans, among other vegetables, were enough to fill me up on their own. I wish there was a bit more soup, but the option to customize with chili oil and garlic oil on the table was nice. If I go back next time, I would like to try it spicier.

The opening day was celebrated with a complimentary bunch of bananas, which was a pleasant surprise. However, there was a moment of panic when the bill came to 2,580 yen, but it turned out to be a billing error. The restaurant opened on October 27, 2022, at 11:01 am, and although there were some initial hiccups due to it being the first day, the freshly made chicken soup curry with crispy chicken skin was delicious. I ordered the Miracle Crispy Chicken with spice level 5 and medium rice with mixed grains. The soup had a rich flavor, and there were condiments on the table like spicy oil and roasted garlic oil to enhance the taste. The vegetables were fresh and plentiful, with a variety of ingredients like carrots, edamame, tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkins, burdock roots, cabbage, lotus roots, eggplants, young corn, okra, green beans, broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas, mushrooms, watercress, radishes, and half a boiled egg. The only downside was the slightly undercooked lotus root. The chicken was crispy and paired well with the flavorful soup. The restaurant is located in the Sapporo Factory 3rd Building, underground floor, at 4-1-2 Kita 2-jo Higashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. Accessing the restaurant from the parking lot took some time due to the size of the Sapporo Factory complex, but the beautiful brick building and autumn foliage made the visit worthwhile.

Arrived around 11:40 on opening day! Saw someone familiar in front of the exit register, it's Mr. Yama! Have you already finished eating!? I see him quite often these days (^o^) But even so, I won't change my phone number or modify the store name for registration. That would not be right!! Now, what I ordered was the carefully simmered tender and juicy braised pork for 1,680 yen. Added tomato soup for an extra 100 yen. I chose level 5 spiciness for the chili, and regular portion of white rice. Also got some flavor-changing oils, with the spicy oil and roasted garlic oil in the tomato soup. It was a good choice to have the tomato soup♪ The tomato flavor really stands out in the soup＼(^o^)／ It's been a while since I had a tomato-based soup like this. Maybe GeGeGe in Susukawa is the only other place that has it, right? (laughs) And what a curry with lots of vegetables! A curry true to the vegetable shop's style♪ And the braised pork is packed in there too (*^^*) That's why it's over 1,500 yen, but it's understandable (laughs) Maybe I should go to GeGeGe again after a while?

I had dinner during my business trip to Sapporo. I have tried various types of soup curry before, but this one was produced by a vegetable shop and they take pride in their vegetables. As a vegetable lover, I had high expectations. This time, I tried the "Miracle Crispy Chicken". Firstly, there were indeed a wide variety of vegetables, each with a rich and delicious flavor! The chicken had a crispy skin and tender meat that could easily be shredded with just a spoon. As for the soup, I personally felt that it lacked a bit of depth considering the intensity of the vegetable flavors. Overall, I was very satisfied!

22 types of vegetables (original soup, no. 5)