Located slightly south of the center of Hokkaido, the Obihiro area, nurtured by the blessings of nature, is a popular tourist spot in Hokkaido that is also known as a treasure trove of gourmet food.

Obihiro pork bowl has long been loved by locals and tourists in Obihiro.

This time, we will be focusing on Obihiro pork bowl from the Obihiro area of Hokkaido, a gourmet paradise.

The origins of Obihiro pork bowl

Dairy farming has been popular in Obihiro since ancient times, and the city is famous for dairy products such as beef and cheese, as well as sweets made with dairy products, but pork bowl is also an indispensable Obihiro specialty.

Obihiro was a city where pig farming was thriving along with dairy farming, and it is said that the origins of today's pork bowl came from the idea of grilled eel in the early Showa period.

Eel is a delicious and nutritious food, but since it was an expensive ingredient back then, local pork was used as a substitute.

Pork bowl, with its sweet and spicy sauce that goes well with rice, has become popular among locals, and is now a local specialty served at many restaurants.

"Cheap and delicious," this Obihiro pork bowl truly embodies the essence of B-grade gourmet food.

By the way, to the east of Obihiro is the Tokachi area, and in the neighboring Tokachi area, this dish is popularly known as Tokachi pork bowl.

Characteristics of Obihiro Pork Bowl

The biggest attraction of Obihiro pork bowl is, of course, the deliciousness of the pork.

Pork raised in the climate of Obihiro City is renowned for its finely textured fat and delicious flavor, with a meaty taste that fills the mouth.

Generally speaking, when one thinks of pork bowl, it is often thinly sliced pork and onions simmered in a pot, like the pork bowls served at major beef bowl chain restaurants, but in Obihiro pork bowl, the pork is thickly sliced and lightly grilled.

The juiciness and aroma of the meat makes it a perfect match with rice.

The most common topping is shredded spring onions, but some shops add green peas and other ingredients.

The best thing about Obihiro pork bowl is that it doesn't contain any unnecessary ingredients, so you can enjoy the pure flavor of the pork.

Deep flavor of secret sauce

Another distinctive feature of Obihiro pork bowl is its secret sauce.

It is made using a recipe that has been handed down for generations at the restaurant, and it really brings out the flavor of the grilled pork.

It has a sweet and slightly sour taste and goes perfectly with rice.

If you try pork bowls at a few restaurants and enjoy the differences in the sauces, you'll already be a pork bowl connoisseur!

Access to Obihiro

It takes about 30 minutes by car from Obihiro Airport to Obihiro city.

If you travel by train, Obihiro Station is the terminus of the JR Sekisho Line. From Sapporo Station, there are express trains such as the Super Kamui and rapid trains such as Kamui. The journey from Sapporo to Obihiro takes about three hours.

There are also express buses that connect Obihiro with Sapporo and other major cities.

Location of Obihiro City, Hokkaido

summary

This time, we will be focusing on the origins and characteristics of Obihiro Pork Bowl, a B-class gourmet dish from Obihiro City, Hokkaido.

Packed with the luxury of meat, the secret sauce, and the passion of local dairy farmers, this bowl is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

If you have the opportunity to visit Obihiro, be sure to try the Obihiro Pork Bowl, packed with the delicious flavors of Hokkaido.

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