Sep 28, 2009

500 yen rice bowls at the Hakodate Morning Market

This post is unrelated to onsen.

If you travel Hakodate, Hokkaido on a tight budget, why don't you try one of the "500 yen don" or 500 yen rice bowls at the morning market just next to the Hakodate Railway Station?

There are many restaurants to serve fresh seafood at the market, and I found a place serving a bowl of rice topped with fresh seafood for just 500 yen among other places charging nearly or more than 2000 yen.



Gomoku or Mix don (upper left); Salmon roe don (upper right); Crab meat don (lower left); the restaurant, Ekini Shijo located upper floor (lower right)

I think you'll like them if you like sushi. There is no menu in English, but Japanese menu carries pictures of each rice bowl, so you can order just pointing a picture. Served with miso soup and pickles. Opens 6:30 AM till 2:30 PM everyday.
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8 comments:

  1. RashaiSeptember 29, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    Sushi? seafood? .. I love them! so it's Ekini Shijo at the morning market next to Hakodate Railway station right? I am planning to visit Hakodate this winter :)
    Thanks for sharing.
    Cheers..

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  2. onsen soakerSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Hi Rashai!

    Yes, there is a morning market just west of the Hakodate Railway Station. Most shops and restaurants are located at ground level, so I think you can find this Ekinin Shijo restaurant at upper level. They serve 800 yen don as well.

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  3. RashaiOctober 1, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    Thanks! Can't wait to taste the famous Hokaido seafood :) Do you have your favorite eateries in Tokyo? I might drop by for one night in Tokyo as well.
    Cheers..

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  4. onsen soakerOctober 3, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Hi Rashai!
    There are many onsens in central Hakodate. You can visit Yunokawa Onsen or Yachigashira Onsen easily, both of them located near terminal station of tramway.

    Tokyo eateries....too many. If you look for budget ones, I think I can recommend some Ramen Shop near your hotel. As for upmarket restaurants, if you know me your budget, I think I can name some of the recommendable restaurants.

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  5. RashaiOctober 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Once again, thanks for your helpful info.

    I got a bad habit when it comes to food, especially Japanese food, as long as it's authentic local food, I wouldn't mind the price, but normally I don't go to the fancy ones, I'd rather sitting in a nice food shack with good sake in Meguro than the one around Ginza :)
    I just remembered something, I never tried 'fugu' before, do you think it's worth the risk ? ha..ha.. Please advise me, I'd go for any Japanese food! ramen, yakitori, teriyaki, otoro sushi, wagyu steak.. :)

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  6. onsen soakerOctober 4, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Hi Rashai!
    I want to explain about places to eat in Tokyo in e-mail. But I couldn't find your mail address in your profile page. You can find mine on my profile page. Would you send me an email? I will return some info in a week or so.

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  7. RashaiOctober 6, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Thanks, I really appreciate it, I have sent you an email.

    Cheers..

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  8. hakubaDecember 4, 2010 at 2:51 AM

    Thank
    Very good interesting article.

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