🍜 Quick Slurp, Big Flavor – Soba on the Go at Bensai-tei ESTA

We stumbled upon そば処 弁菜亭 エスタ店 while navigating Sapporo Station and decided to try it out for a quick meal. It’s a small, no-frills soba kiosk tucked away inside the station building—no chairs, just a stand-up counter like how many Japanese locals eat during busy workdays.

The setup was fascinating to us: people would order, slurp down their soba or udon, and be on their way in under 15 minutes. It felt like we were getting a peek into the fast-paced rhythm of everyday Japanese life.

As for the soba? It was simple, comforting, and hit the spot. The broth was flavorful, and the noodles had a good bite to them. Nothing fancy, but for a quick and budget-friendly meal on the move, it was more than satisfying.

Definitely worth checking out if you’re at Sapporo Station and want to eat like the locals do—standing, slurping, and smiling.

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Post by Crumpled Nomad | Jul 1, 2025