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A famous confectionery representing Hokkaido! Five local recommendations for what to eat at Hokkarou.
Hokkairo is one of the confectionery manufacturers that Hokkai-do residents love. Many people outside of Hokkaido may recognize the name from product exhibitions and other events. In this issue, we will introduce some of their recommended confections along with the Hokkaroh Sapporo Honkan!
The first Hokkaro store was established in Sunagawa City in 1991. When the Sapporo main building opened in 2016, it was covered extensively by local TV programs.
The historic building built in 1926 was reborn as the Sapporo Main Building, designed by architect Tadao Ando, which is a big hit.
The most popular item at the Hokkaro Cafe on the second floor is the "Cake Set. It comes with chiffon cake and soft-serve ice cream, and you can also choose your favorite cake and drink.
The price is 917 yen including tax, which is quite reasonable! The gorgeousness and volume of the cake when it is brought to your table is exciting just to look at.
The cafe also offers light meals, and many people enjoy lunch here. The most popular item is "Hokkaro's signature omelet rice" (1,100 yen including tax).
The fluffy, semi-boiled egg is filled with a hearty portion of beef, making it a satisfying meal. Ketchup is served in a separate container, which is also surprisingly rare.
After taking a break at the café, you can check out the products at the store on the first floor. There are cream puffs, chocolates, baumkuchen, and various other sweets, but this is one of the most popular.
"Hokkaido Kaitakushi Okaki" (from 440 yen including tax). There are a total of 10 varieties, including limited-time-only flavors, of the famous products of various regions of Hokkaido, such as "Erimo Kelp" and "Mashike Amaebi".
Each flavor was created with the cooperation of local people, such as the Hokkaido Gyoren (Hokkaido Gyoren) and the Fisheries Cooperative Association. It is because of this commitment that Kaitakai Okaki is loved throughout the country as a flavor unique to Hokkaido.
There are also sweets sold exclusively at the Sapporo main building. It is the "Hokkaido Kaitaki-Toshokan" (1,080 yen including tax). In fact, the Sapporo Main Building was originally built as the Hokkaido Government Library.
The chocolate sandwich cookies were created to reflect this origin. The langue de chat and chocolate are packaged separately and sandwiched together just before eating.
There are benches on the first floor where visitors can enjoy soft-serve ice cream (387 yen including tax). The rich flavor of the soft-serve ice cream has many fans of all ages. Different flavors are available for a limited time only, so be sure to check it out.
"I want to know more about Hokkaro! If you want to know more about Hokkaro, why not take a look at the Memorial Room located at the back of the 2nd floor café space? It is an interesting space with valuable photos and documents related to the building on display. With the atmosphere of this historic building, Hokkaro Sapporo Main Building even seems to have a slightly different air flow from the outside.
Just looking at the colorful confections will make you feel strangely peaceful, so whether you are a Sapporo resident or a tourist, be sure to stop by.
<Honkan Hokkarou Sapporo
Address: 5-1-2 Nishi 5-chome, Kita 1-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Phone: 0800-500-0318 (toll free)
Official website: http://www.kitakaro.com
The first Hokkaro store was established in Sunagawa City in 1991. When the Sapporo main building opened in 2016, it was covered extensively by local TV programs.
The historic building built in 1926 was reborn as the Sapporo Main Building, designed by architect Tadao Ando, which is a big hit.
The most popular item at the Hokkaro Cafe on the second floor is the "Cake Set. It comes with chiffon cake and soft-serve ice cream, and you can also choose your favorite cake and drink.
The price is 917 yen including tax, which is quite reasonable! The gorgeousness and volume of the cake when it is brought to your table is exciting just to look at.
The cafe also offers light meals, and many people enjoy lunch here. The most popular item is "Hokkaro's signature omelet rice" (1,100 yen including tax).
The fluffy, semi-boiled egg is filled with a hearty portion of beef, making it a satisfying meal. Ketchup is served in a separate container, which is also surprisingly rare.
After taking a break at the café, you can check out the products at the store on the first floor. There are cream puffs, chocolates, baumkuchen, and various other sweets, but this is one of the most popular.
"Hokkaido Kaitakushi Okaki" (from 440 yen including tax). There are a total of 10 varieties, including limited-time-only flavors, of the famous products of various regions of Hokkaido, such as "Erimo Kelp" and "Mashike Amaebi".
Each flavor was created with the cooperation of local people, such as the Hokkaido Gyoren (Hokkaido Gyoren) and the Fisheries Cooperative Association. It is because of this commitment that Kaitakai Okaki is loved throughout the country as a flavor unique to Hokkaido.
There are also sweets sold exclusively at the Sapporo main building. It is the "Hokkaido Kaitaki-Toshokan" (1,080 yen including tax). In fact, the Sapporo Main Building was originally built as the Hokkaido Government Library.
The chocolate sandwich cookies were created to reflect this origin. The langue de chat and chocolate are packaged separately and sandwiched together just before eating.
(photo courtesy of Hokkaro)
There are benches on the first floor where visitors can enjoy soft-serve ice cream (387 yen including tax). The rich flavor of the soft-serve ice cream has many fans of all ages. Different flavors are available for a limited time only, so be sure to check it out.
"I want to know more about Hokkaro! If you want to know more about Hokkaro, why not take a look at the Memorial Room located at the back of the 2nd floor café space? It is an interesting space with valuable photos and documents related to the building on display. With the atmosphere of this historic building, Hokkaro Sapporo Main Building even seems to have a slightly different air flow from the outside.
Just looking at the colorful confections will make you feel strangely peaceful, so whether you are a Sapporo resident or a tourist, be sure to stop by.
<Honkan Hokkarou Sapporo
Address: 5-1-2 Nishi 5-chome, Kita 1-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Phone: 0800-500-0318 (toll free)
Official website: http://www.kitakaro.com
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