I came to Mitsukoshi's basement. I'm buying snacks for drinking at home. This is a story before the ban was lifted. The smoke shop, the staff, are not there. I take the products and line up at the next register. I don't know if they are gone all day or just by chance. ・Snack set 1,851 yen Smoked persimmon peas, smoked quail, smoked pork belly, smoked cheese (red cheddar) set. I had it over a few days. When I lined them up on a plate, my wife, who has a good nose, came over. I used to not eat snacks (now I eat a lot!) but apparently, my father-in-law, who was a heavy drinker since childhood, ate karapas and smoked foods next to him, so she is very good at drinking snacks. Half of the plate goes to my wife and my son's stomach haha The smoked persimmon peas are so crispy!! I've never had such crispy persimmon peas before. I wasn't a big fan, but it's delicious (^-^) The quail and pork belly are the type of smoked food that can be served in a regular meal, so they are definitely delicious. I already love cheddar cheese, so the red cheddar is great! The smoky flavor entices you to drink. There are still many products I want to try! Thank you for the meal (^o^)

Visited to buy some snacks for drinking. I came back again because it was delicious last time. There are so many options to choose from, but this time I purchased "seseri smoked" and "smoked tarako". The seseri is incredibly delicious ♫ I want to eat it every day. The tarako is a bit salty, maybe better suited for rice than as a snack! I want to go back to buy more. Thank you for the meal٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

I was wandering around Mitsukoshi's basement and discovered a smoke specialty store. They have a variety of smoked items for sale. I wonder which ones are delicious? I purchased the "Smoked Salmon Belly" and "Smoked Chicken Tenderloin" this time. Both the belly and tenderloin are delicious. Perfect for drinking snacks!! I regret not buying more. I would like to go buy more. Thank you for the meal٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

I was suddenly hospitalized, but I was discharged about a month ago. This hospitalization was supposed to be short-term, about one month, but I was discharged after about 20 days. However, even after discharge, I have been going to the hospital almost every weekday. I am grateful for the many likes on the review posts during my hospitalization. It was a great support for my recovery. I have another hospitalization scheduled for the end of the year, but due to the current situation with COVID-19, it has been postponed to after April. Thank you for your continued support. [March 2021] This is my fourth review, so I'll briefly talk about "The Smoke Shop at Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store", a specialty shop for smoked food. They offer smoked products ranging from seafood, meat, to vegetables. They opened in April 2020, but had to close soon after due to the impact of COVID-19. The store is located in the space where the popular "Yatai-ya Asia" used to be. Similar to "Yatai-ya Asia", it is a store affiliated with the popular "Son of a Farmer" in Sapporo. The first time I tried their "Smoked Octopus in Oil", it was really delicious, but they are not selling it currently. This time, I decided to buy the "Smoked Chicken Breast Ham made from Hokkaido Chicken" along with the "Smoked Quail". - Smoked Chicken Breast Ham Weight: 95g (after removing the packaging) It is marinated with seasonings before smoking and then smoked at a low temperature. It has a soft texture and a good smoky flavor. It goes well with beer or wine. Price: 451 yen (including tax) - Smoked Quail Weight: 94g (after removing the packaging) The quail is marinated in bonito broth before being smoked. It has a strong smoky aroma and goes well with Japanese sake or wine. Price: 381 yen (including tax) The "Smoked Chicken Breast Ham made from Hokkaido Chicken" is a slightly fancy Western-style appetizer. It can be a nice appetizer for a bar-style experience at home. The "Smoked Quail" is a stylish Japanese-style appetizer. It's a convenient option for creating a bar or izakaya-style atmosphere at home. With the increase in home drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic, these make great appetizers for enjoying a stylish drink at home. You can easily enjoy the taste of an izakaya or bar at home. I look forward to trying out more smoked products next time. I believe that their smoked products will continue to be delicious. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Currently hospitalized. Third review. "Pickled smoked mackerel for 601 yen" and "Smoked cheese for 451 yen". "The Smoke Shop Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store" is a specialty store for smoked products. It is a popular store in Sapporo, affiliated with the "Son of a Farmer" brand. I was suddenly hospitalized after a medical examination at the beginning of the year. Normally, it takes about a month from hospital reservation to admission, but I was admitted immediately. This hospitalization is short-term, expected to be about a month. Therefore, I suspended reviews from January 5th. Before admission, I prepared a few reviews. Due to being hospitalized, replies to received reviews will be after discharge. I may not be able to comment on everyone's reviews, but I will try to like them as much as possible. I will definitely be back. Thank you in advance. [January 2021] I am currently hospitalized and due to the sudden admission, I was not able to prepare enough stock for posting reviews from the hospital bed. With the remaining stock running low, I had to space out the posts. By the time this review is posted, I will probably be busy wanting to get discharged as soon as possible. (laughs) This is the third review, so I briefly mentioned Sapporo Mitsukoshi store during the year-end and New Year's period, where the area is illuminated with lights. "The Smoke Shop Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store" specializes in smoked food products, including seafood, meat, and vegetables. It opened in April 2020 but had to close temporarily due to the effects of the pandemic. The store is located in the space where the "Yataiya Asia" used to be. Similar to "Yataiya Asia," it is affiliated with the popular "Son of a Farmer" brand in Sapporo. The previous review featured "Smoked Octopus in Oil" which was delicious, but it is currently not available. This time, I decided to buy the "Pickled Smoked Mackerel" instead. I also purchased the "Smoked Cheese (Process)." Pickled Smoked Mackerel: Weight 101g (after removing the packaging) It is marinated in dashi soy sauce after smoking. The flesh is plump and very tender. It pairs well with sake and wine. Price: 601 yen (tax included) Smoked Cheese (Process): Weight 100g (after removing the packaging) It has a strong smoked aroma, characteristic of The Smoke Shop. It complements beer and wine well. Price: 451 yen (tax included) "Pickled Smoked Mackerel" is a slightly fancy Japanese appetizer. It can be enjoyed at home as a casual izakaya-style dish. "Smoked Cheese (Process)" is a stylish Western appetizer. It can easily transform your home into a bar-like setting. With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Sapporo, home drinking is also on the rise. These are great options for a stylish home drinking experience. Next time, I wonder what kind of smoked product I should try. I have high expectations for their smoked products. Thank you for the delicious meal.

In December 2020, the management focused on "Nouka no Musuko" at "COTOTORI" has started a smoke shop as well. It is located next to "Nouka no Musuko Komugi" in the basement of Mitsukoshi. The first review is by "Tabesugi Futorisugi-san" from MyRebi. As expected, someone with a deep understanding of food, "Tabesugi" provides a comprehensive review of the new store, which gives us confidence to use the information. In December, my family bought the hors d'oeuvres. Both the "chicken" and "olive" are nicely smoked, with a light flavor that doesn't overpower. Wine immediately comes to mind, but surprisingly, it's not bad to enjoy this with "sake" or a "highball". Well, for drinkers, anything goes as long as there's something to drink, right? Just with "salt" is fine too. (laughs)

Due to poor health, I had to take leave from work for the third time, but I managed to return for the opening of "Overeating and Overweight Theater Act 4". I will be returning to work gradually while considering my health. Likes and comments may be delayed, but I plan to visit eventually. Thank you in advance for your understanding. [November 2020] This is my second review, so I will keep it light. "The Smoke Shop Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store" is a specialty store for smoked foods. They offer a variety of smoked products including seafood, meat, and vegetables. The store opened in April 2020 but had to close soon after due to voluntary suspension. It is located in the space where the popular "Yatai-ya Asia" used to be. Similar to "Yatai-ya Asia," it is affiliated with the popular "Son of a Farmer" in Sapporo. This time, I visited Mitsukoshi for the first time since my hospital discharge. I went there to make a reservation for the "Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store 2021 Lucky Bag" and to buy some wine to go with it. The "Smoked Oyster in Oil" I bought this time was seasoned with oyster sauce and then soaked in olive oil and salad oil after smoking. It also has a hint of pink pepper flavor. It has an Italian-style taste that pairs well with wine. The price was 681 yen (tax included). The "Smoked Oyster in Oil" makes a stylish appetizer at home. With the increase in COVID-19 cases in Sapporo, many people are enjoying drinks at home. This appetizer is perfect for turning your home into a chic Italian bar. The "2021 Lucky Bags" at "The Smoke Shop Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store" are selling fast, with only three bags left at my last check. Popular stores like this are likely to sell out quickly on the first day. I have already paid for mine and chose to pick it up on January 2nd between 9 am and 12 pm. Each store has restrictions on the number of people picking up their lucky bags to avoid crowding. Some stores displayed the contents of the lucky bags, while others kept it a surprise. The staff at Mitsukoshi informed me of what was inside the lucky bag. Some stores required payment upfront for lucky bags with unknown contents, like Mitsukoshi. The pick-up was done in-store at "The Smoke Shop Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store." Depending on the tenant or product, pick-up locations may vary. Overall, there seems to be a strict limit on the number of lucky bags sold to avoid overcrowding during pick-up. If you enjoy getting lucky bags, it's important to reserve early. I look forward to trying more smoked products in the future. Thank you for the delicious meal.

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, especially for this designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is no medication that suits me yet. If reviews and comments suddenly stop, please assume that I have been hospitalized again, as before. Even if I have to take a break for the third time, I still want to return as a reviewer. Likes and comments may be delayed, but I plan to catch up and do them after I return. [June 2020] "The Smoke Shop Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store" is a specialty store for smoked food. It opened in April 2020 but quickly went on voluntary closure. Hokkaido was the first in the country to declare its own "state of emergency" in late February. As a result, Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store has been intermittently closed since February 28. In response to the government's state of emergency declaration, the entire store, including the food floor, was closed. The voluntary closure lasted a considerable amount of time. With the lifting of the government's state of emergency declaration, some sections of the depachika reopened with reduced hours from May 20. This "The Smoke Shop Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store" reopened on June 1. I visited for the first time with my usual companion. This store is located in the central area of Sapporo City, on the first basement floor of Mitsukoshi Sapporo. Please check the exact location of the store on Tabelog. I visited around 12:00 pm on a weekday. The store is located in the space where the former "Yataiya Asia" was. The products include smoked seafood, meat, vegetables, and more. The recommended item of the day was the new and affordable "Smoked Potato Salad." I decided to buy that. I also bought the "Smoked Octopus in Oil" which seemed like a good accompaniment to wine. Smoked Octopus in Oil ★4.2 Octopus is boiled, then smoked and flavored with rosemary. It is soaked in olive oil. It has an Italian-style flavor that goes well with wine. Price: 741 yen (tax included) Smoked Potato Salad ★4.0 Weight: 100g (actual measurement after removing the packaging) The base is a creamy potato salad mixed with cream cheese and homemade smoked pickles. It goes well with beer, shochu highball, and of course, wine. Price: 341 yen (tax included) The "Smoked Octopus in Oil" is a stylish and delicious appetizer. It can be a fancy appetizer at home, like at an Italian bar. The "Smoked Potato Salad" is a rich and flavorful Italian-style potato salad. It has a different taste from the typical standing bar potato salad. With the increase in home drinking, it is a good accompaniment for drinking at home. It can easily transform your home into an Italian bar atmosphere. I wonder what kind of smoked food I should try next time. It was delicious, thank you.

I came to Mitsukoshi in Sapporo! My main goal was to visit a smoked food shop ♡ I bought smoked quail as a snack for hotel drinks, and also a rare smoked cheesecake. I love the smell of smoked food! Even though I'm drinking soft drinks, the kids keep taking the quail away (；∀；) That was supposed to be my snack (；∀；) I didn't notice the cheesecake was gone. I want to go back and buy it again.

There is a smoked food store at the south-north passage west exit of Sapporo Station that caught my attention. Upon checking Tabelog, I found out that they also have a store in the department store basement. This store became my top choice for souvenirs during this trip. The next day, I visited the department store basement to confirm the actual products, and compared both stores until the last day. I walked to Odori Park Station. After glancing at the refrigerated showcase and confirming the portable carrying time, I carefully selected the following items: popular product "Smoked Hokkaido Chicken Breast Ham" for 451 yen, "Smoked Quail Eggs" for 431 yen, new product "Smoked Hokkaido Pork Liver" for 581 yen, "Gizzard Confit" for 551 yen, "Smoked Oyster Oil Pickled" for 681 yen, "Pate de Campagne" for 651 yen, and "Smoked Cheese Cake" for 451 yen. I added a 20 yen refrigerated bag, made a cashless payment, and received 15 free ice packs in a free paper bag. I brought them back home via the hotel and stored them in the refrigerator after 6 hours. Among the items we had for dinner, the quail eggs were the most intriguing, like a pub-style dish, with the nuts in the pate being impressive. The smokiness was not very noticeable, but the cheesecake dessert was definitely smoky.

On a certain holiday, I stopped by the Sapporo Mitsukoshi Department Store food floor on my way home. It's a shop filled with smoked products that I had been to before at the Maruyama shop. The shop is located next to a farmer's son and has a refrigerated showcase displaying a similar variety of smoked products as the Maruyama shop. On this day, I decided to choose the cheaper options from the menu to avoid repeating the same items as last time. I bought the "Smoked Quail (381 yen)" which had a good impression from last time. It contained 10 quails infused with the smoky flavor, with a sweet and savory taste from the soy sauce base. Next, I bought the "Smoked Olives (481 yen)" which had 16 seedless black olives that were easy to eat. The combination of olive flavor, smokiness, and saltiness made it a perfect snack to go with alcohol, although I enjoyed it even without any drinks. Lastly, I tried the "Smoked Cheese Cake (401 yen)" which was tightly packed in a vacuum-sealed package. Upon opening it and taking a bite, I was pleasantly surprised by the unique combination of smoky flavor and sweet-sour cheesecake. Although it was initially confusing, I eventually got used to it and appreciated the innovative blend of sweet-sourness and smokiness. Sometimes, smoked products can also be a good choice. Thank you for the meal.