My wife and I finally visited the restaurant that TOM recommended back in May. I had been ignoring it for 20 years thinking that if I wanted something special, I would buy it in Tora-souhama. The interior of the restaurant was beautiful and the staff were very friendly! I found TOM7's smoked salmon just as he had mentioned! My wife also picked out a few things to buy. I can't wait for tonight's beer! My wife said, "Didn't you say you were going to grill the autumn swordfish from Nemuro that we bought at Kumagai Supermarket earlier?" In the end, it cost us around 3000 yen. We were treated to a delicious meal later!

I'm totally hooked on the smoked fish at "Komai no Kunsei" here! As soon as I get home, I open it up and devour it with beer. I just can't get enough, so I find myself wanting more. I've always loved the delicacy of under-ice fish, but lately the prices have gone up and it's been hard to buy. The smoked under-ice fish I found this time is just right for me. Here's what I bought this time: - Smoked under-ice fish x2 bags for 800 yen each: So delicious! Perfect with beer, but be sure to have a handkerchief handy as it gets sticky. - Soft cuttlefish (soy sauce flavor) for 1,000 yen: Also delicious and soft. Once you try soft cuttlefish, you can't go back to the tough kind. - 4-pack for 1,000 yen (octopus shiobuki, squid smoked in soy sauce, smoked squid, masu cuttlefish): This pack is a steal! Each item is a good size, unlike the small portions in supermarket packs. - Spicy scallops for 300 yen: These were so good last time, I had to get them again. And at 300 yen for this many, what a deal! - Grilled capelin cheese sticks for 500 yen: A rare delicacy, and not sticky because they're grilled. Also a great deal at 500 yen! - Smoked shishamo for 500 yen: Another rare smoked item. Unfortunately, my 2-year-old cat May got to this one before I could review it. He's never done that before, but he must have thought it looked tasty! Before, there was a comment about the manufacturing plant, so I asked the staff. They confirmed that products from the Shiroi factory are also gathered in Sapporo before being distributed. Most of the smoked products are made at the Shiroi factory, including the smoked under-ice fish. Just wanted to share that information!

Located along Route 36, I finally made a stop at this processing factory that I've been wanting to visit. The store had a fun photo board outside, with phrases in Hokkaido dialect and dad jokes. Inside, the staff greeted me with a smile. I bought some items including sliced smoked trout, smoked icefish, spicy scallops, cheese and cod sandwiches, and a mix of grilled squid, marinated octopus, and soy sauce-flavored dried fish. Everything was delicious and reasonably priced. I'll definitely be back for more!

This is a specialty direct sales store in Shiraoi Town, famous for its tarako. The store is located about a 5-minute drive from JR Shiraoi Station along the national highway. Although it is along the national highway, the store is tucked away a bit off the road, so some people may have noticed it but never actually visited. Inside the store, there is a bright and open atmosphere with a variety of delicacies made from scallops, squid, and salmon lining the shelves. There is also a section for special sale items, offering opportunities to find great deals. While items like tarako and beef may be a bit pricey, the delicacies offer good value for their price, with generous portions and a decent shelf life. When struggling to choose a souvenir from Shiraoi, this store may be worth considering.