Tabelog ratingTeishoku Meshiya (定食 めし屋) is a small, bustling diner near Sapporo's Curb Market, celebrated for one thing above all: its morning-exclusive seafood bowl. Before 11:00 AM, guests can get a four-item donburi at a significant discount, making it a prime destination for an early start. The owner is often on hand, advising diners on the best way to enjoy their meal, such as where to apply soy sauce or wasabi.
The star of the show is the seafood donburi, which reviewers consistently praise for its freshness and generosity. The standard bowl includes salmon, plump scallops (hotate), shredded crab, and glistening salmon roe (ikura). For an extra fee, you can add a portion of uni (sea urchin), which is described as exceptionally fresh, creamy, and clean-tasting. Many also recommend the scallop-based shio (salt) ramen as a satisfying follow-up. The rice served is plain hot rice, not the vinegared rice used for sushi.
The main drawback is the diner's popularity. Queues are common, and the special morning bowl can sell out before the 11:00 AM cut-off. While most find the staff friendly and helpful, a few have noted they can be overly talkative or, on rare occasions, brusque. Reviewers recently paid between ¥2,000 and ¥2,200 for the morning special; after 11:00 AM, the same bowl costs around ¥3,800. The uni add-on was reported at ¥900–¥1,100, and a bowl of shio ramen costs about ¥1,000. The value is considered excellent for the morning special, but average later in the day.
- Booking: Reservations are not accepted; walk-ins only. Arrive early to avoid queues and ensure availability of the morning special.
- Getting There: A 9-minute walk from Nijyuyoken Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line.
- Payment: Cash only. Credit cards, electronic money, and QR code payments are not accepted.
- Children: Children are welcome.
- Seating: There are 12 seats at three 4-person tables.
- Smoking: The restaurant is entirely non-smoking.
- Parking: Parking is available.
