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On a holiday, I went to a popular udon restaurant in Hozai, Sakai for lunch, but it turned out to be temporarily closed. So, I quickly searched for a nearby restaurant on my bookmarked list on Tabelog, and chose "Sunny Side Cafe", an American Diner & Cafe.
About the restaurant:
Located about a 5-minute drive west from Fukai Station on the Semboku Rapid Railway, across from the supermarket "Konomiya". The restaurant has a nice American diner vibe with a good atmosphere and a decent number of table seats.
About the food:
I wanted to have an American-style burger for lunch, and although they offer a great value burger lunch set with a drink (850 yen), the variety of burger options was limited. So, I opted for the "Aurora Shrimp Burger" as a single order and chose a "Coke" for my drink.
The Aurora Shrimp Burger:
It was served about 15 minutes after ordering, accompanied by a mountain of french fries and salad. The burger buns were generously topped with sesame seeds, giving a nice sesame flavor. The patty was made of lean meat, thinly cooked with a crispy surface. On top of the patty were three crispy fried shrimp tempura pieces, drizzled with both Aurora sauce and sweet chili sauce, creating a unique sweet taste. The burger size was smaller than expected, but the accompanying french fries were plentiful and delicious.
French Fries:
The portion of french fries was huge, crispy and freshly fried, but a bit too much to finish.
Salad:
A simple salad of chopped lettuce and cabbage with a slightly sweet French dressing, nothing extraordinary.
Overall, the taste of the burger was different from the trendy gourmet burgers, more like a traditional American burger. The patty was light and made with lean meat, reminiscent of classic American burgers. The portion size of the burger was a bit smaller than expected, but the generous servings of fries and salad made it a filling meal. The total bill, including the drink, came to around 1700 yen, which was a decent price considering the quantity. It was a good meal, but the value for money was a bit lacking due to the smaller burger size. Well, it happens sometimes!