Friday, May 10, 2024
Located in a residential area near Okadama Airport in Sapporo's Higashi Ward, you'll find the omelet specialty restaurant "Gohan-ya Totou," marked by a yellow flag with the word "Omurice" written in red.
This time, a new option for omelette rice, "Kurosengoku Soybean Rice," has been introduced! We visited the restaurant on the recommendation of Managing Director Yuji Takada of the Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association.
*Photography of the interior of the restaurant or the menu is prohibited, but we received special permission to take photos this time.
- 1 Omelette rice specialty restaurant Momo Momo (Toto, Higashi Ward, Sapporo)
- 2 Special omelet rice made with carefully selected ingredients
- 3 The trinity of "softness," "purple color of rice," and "umami" of boiled Kurosengoku soybeans
- 4 Inside the store
- 5 Met with Keiichi Kagawa, the representative of "Hokkaido Umaimonya"
- 6 We gathered around Tatsuno Mamiko and took a snap!
- 7 Other photos
- 8 Related Sites
Omelette rice specialty restaurant Momo Momo (Toto, Higashi Ward, Sapporo)
The small, wooden, shed-like, handmade entrance door at the entrance makes a big impact! There are three parking spaces available in front of the store.
Omelette rice specialty restaurant "Gohan-ya Momo Momo" is run by the owner and chef, Mamiko Tateno, alone. It has been 20 years since it opened in November 2004.
Special omelet rice made with carefully selected ingredients
- Eggs: Corn eggs from Sakai Farm in Kuriyama Town
Eggs, an important element for an omelet specialty store, are sourced from Sakai Farm in Kuriyama Town. These are corn eggs, raised on healthy chickens that are fed corn harvested locally in Kuriyama Town.
- Kelp: Habomai kelp from Nemuro
Owner Tatsuno's family has been kelp fishermen for four generations in Habomai, Nemuro City.
- Salt: Australian coarse salt
Coarse salt purchased directly from the local authorities. Before use, the salt is roasted to bring out its sweetness and is used in cooking.
The trinity of "softness," "purple color of rice," and "umami" of boiled Kurosengoku soybeans
Managing Director Takada and Owner Tateno first met on X (formerly Twitter), which led to their connection with Kurosengoku soybeans.
The health-conscious owner, Tatsuno, has taken an interest in Kurosengoku soybeans and is trying out a highly nutritious Kurosengoku soybean rice menu!
After much trial and error, such as the hardness of the Kurosengoku soybeans, the color of the rice, and how to bring out the flavor, we finally arrived at the current Kurosengoku rice.
We have created the ultimate Kurosengoku rice, a trinity of the softness of the boiled Kurosengoku soybeans, the purple color of the rice, and delicious flavor!
Kurosengoku Takikomi Gohan Recipe
"The key is the order in which you add water to the rice. By adding the water that has been colored by soaking Kurosengoku soybeans to the rice first, you can allow the color and flavor of the Kurosengoku soybeans to permeate the rice.
After that, add any missing water, kelp, vinegar, sake, and salt, and cook. After trying various methods, I was able to get the perfect balance of soft beans and colored rice," explains owner Tatsuno.
Original Omelette Menu
- There is a wide variety of menu items available, including omelette pork rice (garlic rice, kimchi rice, cheese rice), cheese cream omelette rice (red cheese cream omelette rice, white cheese cream omelette rice, spicy cheese cream omelette rice), and more.
- You can choose from a variety of rice options, including pilaf, ketchup, garlic rice, and Kurosengoku seasoned rice depending on the type of omelet rice you order.
- You can choose from five serving sizes: S, M, L, medium, and large (prices vary depending on the size). Even the small size is very filling!
Omelet Pork Omelette Rice (Kurosengoku Rice)
The soft texture, sweetness, and umami of Kurosengoku soybeans go perfectly with the fluffy, runny eggs! The pork and vegetable-packed sauce blends perfectly together for a delicious taste you've never experienced before!
Omelet pork kimchi rice (Kurosengoku rice)
The spiciness of the kimchi sauce and the flavor of the pork and vegetables combine to create a delicious dish!!! Topped with plenty of white sesame seeds!
White cheese cream omelet rice
The cheese cream sauce is rich in cheese and has a mellow flavor!
The Kurosengoku rice omelet rice is an innovative combination that is absolutely delicious!
Complimentary salad
Complimentary hot coffee drink
Cute cutlery set!
The lovely toothpick holder and chopstick holder set on the table were handmade by the owner, Tatsuno's mother! The cute designs are heartfelt and amazing!
Inside the store
Kurosengoku soybean related sales corner
A sales corner selling Kurosengoku tea, Kurosengoku soybean flour, Sakai Farm's "corn eggs," and "Hokkaido Umaimonya" pork.
Met with Keiichi Kagawa, the representative of "Hokkaido Umaimonya"
On the day, we met up with Keiichi Kagawa, the representative of Hokkaido Umaimonya, who is a friend of Managing Director Takada's through X (formerly Twitter)!
They purchase delicious meat and seafood from Hokkaido at the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market and directly from processing plants in Northern Okhotsk. Their online store is also doing great business.
This time, a collaboration project has been decided between the uniquely seasoned "Pork Bowl Base" and "Kurosengoku Rice" to create "Kurosengoku Pork Bowl"! Please look forward to it!
We gathered around Tatsuno Mamiko and took a snap!
A wonderful story of human connection brought together by the healthy soybean "The Legendary Kurosengoku Soybean"!
With boundless love, gratitude and prayers, we offer the delicious omelets of Gohan-ya Momo Momo, a restaurant filled with energetic, bright and cheerful smiles!!!
Other photos
Related Sites
Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association Online Shop
▶ Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association Directly Managed Online Shop >>
Omelette rice specialty restaurant 🍑 Rice shop Momo Momo
Hokkaido delicious food
Sakai Farm (Egg Farm Sakai)
Habomai Fisheries Cooperative
◇ Interview and text: Ikuko Terauchi (Photography and editing assistance: Noboru Terauchi)
