Special bento for 850 yen. It seems like they fry the fried items (shrimp fry, kisu fry, zangi) after ordering, so the coating is crispy and warm. The pork ginger stir-fry seems to be pre-made. It takes a reasonable amount of time as they seem to be preparing the order for delivery.

I purchased the neighboring sweets from a vending machine and then noticed a table with about 5 sets of seats to the left. I thought they were customers, but it turned out they were actually a senior colleague of Maeda from TUBE, who is well-known in Lotte and Nippon Ham circles. He received a black canned coffee from a customer and kindly shared it with the 7 customers present. The katsudon costs 800 yen and is a bit sweet, but the sweetness of the leeks balances out the lonely feeling. The pork chop miso set costs 1000 yen, and while the miso sauce is a bit salty, the meat is delicious and makes for a great rice dish. The hamburger set, also 1000 yen, likely has a simple sauce made of meat juice, ketchup, and other sauces that is incredibly tasty. The fried egg somehow adds an extra sense of value. The feeling of discovering hidden gems in this place made me want to investigate other menu items again.

There is an old Western-style restaurant near my parents' house. It reminds me of small Western-style restaurants that are often found in Ikebukuro or along the Seibu Line. It's located in a location that is not on the train route, so I had never known about it before, but I pass by here quite often when driving. On this day, I visited as a walk-in customer, but the kitchen was already bustling. Perhaps they had a lot of takeout or back orders to handle. It's good to see such a lively atmosphere. I quickly glanced at the menu and ordered something without much thought. The wait was quite long. In the meantime, the restaurant got filled with customers. It must be a popular place. I ordered the Cutlet Meat Sauce Set Meal: "Cutlet" refers to meat, right? Well, not exactly. This is a cutlet with meat sauce on top, which seems to be the signature dish here. Wow, it looks so luxurious. Let's dig in! The rich meat sauce is really delicious. I wonder if it's homemade... It tastes even better when mixed with the spaghetti side dish. The cutlet is standard for a set meal restaurant, nothing exceptional in terms of juiciness or richness, but the key is to enjoy it together with the sauce. The spaghetti underneath makes the meat look bigger than it actually is, but the portion is decent and filling. The menu has both Western and Chinese-style dishes, but on this day, all customers seemed to be ordering Western dishes. It seems like this place is recognized more as a Western-style restaurant. The prices are reasonable, and I feel like coming back every day to try out the menu items one by one.

I ordered the Pork Chop set meal with extra meat. This place seems like the kind of restaurant where a pro at wasting time would show up feeling a bit hungover. It's likely due to the current situation, but they seem to focus a lot on delivery. When I go there for lunch, the phone is always ringing and the delivery guy looks busy. I like this place because it feels like a nostalgic spot for older folks to relax. The Pork Chop and Ginger Pork here are delicious, and this time I chose the Pork Chop! I eat it with a generous portion of salad and extra meat. When I'm feeling a bit hungover, I can't eat rice, but the rice here is served in such large portions that even the regular size is like a large serving, showing their generous spirit. If you're a hungover person who can't eat a lot of rice, go for the small portion! It's great that they provide mayonnaise for free for a change in flavor. I'm grateful for this old-fashioned place that I hope will remain unchanged and last forever!

At dusk, a mysterious light shines from the DEEP exterior. A Super Cub parked under the eaves looks cute. Hmm... "Kitchen" makes me think it's a Western-style restaurant, so I check on Tabelog. I see, it's a locally-owned diner that blends into the old town atmosphere. With a bit of courage, I sneak into the restaurant. The previous customer is enjoying a hearty meal... ramen and fried rice. There are five tables, but the slightly suspicious high-backed four-seater table with armrests and office chairs is intriguing. The atmosphere really feels like a diner. As I sit by the window, the owner kindly asks if I'm not cold. The warmth isn't just from the stove. But the phone for takeout orders rings frequently. It's not a trendy delivery service, but an exclusive delivery rider who is always ready to go, never taking off his helmet. Cool, right?DEMAE★Rider.■ Pork Cutlet Meat Sauce Set Meal ¥1000Here comes the plate with a generous serving of the main dish. It was different from what I had imagined. I thought it would be a thick cutlet with meat sauce on top. But the truth is... it's a cutlet meat sauce spaghetti. I see... I eat the cutlet meat spaghetti, then the rice as a side dish. The macaroni salad on the side is also good. The crispy coating and thin meat with plenty of sauce, paired with rice, is delicious. It's been a while since I had a high-carb rush, it's fun... and tasty. But you know... it's delicious, right? Mixing the sweet meat sauce with the pasta, lifting it with chopsticks, bouncing it onto the rice, and eating it. The pasta has a good flavor and is cooked perfectly. I finish the miso soup and say thank you for the delicious meal as I leave. The owner's smile made me feel even warmer.

I have heard that the restaurant frequented by taxi drivers is delicious. I passed by the front of the restaurant last year and this year, and I noticed taxis parked outside, which piqued my curiosity. The atmosphere of the restaurant made me hesitate to visit. However, since the curtain was out, I decided to go in. Inside, I saw an older lady at a table doing some office work. When I asked if it was okay to enter, she said "please" so I took a seat. Oh, at this point, the smell of cigarettes... I felt like I might have made a mistake, but I decided to quickly have my meal. I looked at the menu and ordered the Vegetable Stir-Fry Set Meal (800 yen). There was an ashtray right in front of me. I hoped that no one would come in to smoke. I waited for the food while thinking that. Unfortunately, my wish was shattered before the food arrived. Shortly after I placed my order, a customer walked in and started smoking. Since it was a smoking-permitted restaurant, I couldn't complain. The set meal was ready in about 7 minutes and brought to me. The portion of rice was quite generous. The stir-fried vegetables consisted of meat, cabbage, bean sprouts, and carrots - very typical ingredients. The seasoning was a bit salty, in my opinion. There were more delivery orders coming in than customers dining in. It seemed like a restaurant with a lot of delivery orders. I thought it was a restaurant frequented by taxi drivers, but when I compared the photos I took of the front of the restaurant last month with the ones I took during this visit, I noticed the same taxi number. Perhaps the taxi parked outside last year when I passed by was also driven by the same driver. It might have been my misunderstanding to think that it was a restaurant visited by taxi drivers.

This is my visit since March 2015. When I sat down and looked at the menu, I noticed that prices have increased by 100-150 yen since April 2015. I ordered the Ramen for 800 yen. It was served in a large bowl with pork, Chinese cabbage, carrots, green peppers, shiitake mushrooms, small shrimp, and clams. The flavor was soy sauce-based and slightly spicy. The shiitake mushrooms were delicious and thick. The noodles seemed to be boiled instead of stir-fried. The broth was heavy, making it a bit difficult to lift the noodles. There was no complimentary coffee after the meal. The cost performance has decreased.

Passing through the nostalgic street, there was a strong presence emanating from the entire store. The interior, in particular, was amazing. Not recommended for everyone, but a must-visit for enthusiasts. Will definitely revisit.

I enjoyed the Ankake Yakisoba very slowly and it was delicious! The menu is extensive and they also offer delivery, so I recommend everyone to try this restaurant. For more details, please contact the store directly.

I always order delivery, and the amount of food for delivery is surprisingly large. The photo is a pork ginger stir-fry bento box.

Omelette rice 800 yen

I came here because there are various menus that I want to try. Among them, I decided to order the omurice. I asked for it to be cooked with a firm texture. The omurice costs 700 yen and comes with miso soup instead of a regular soup, which is nice. The omurice is quite large and comes with fukujinzuke. Inside, there are green peppers, onions, chicken, and red ham in the chicken rice. The red ham adds a nice flavor. The moist texture is really good. The miso soup with seaweed and green onions is also delicious. They bring coffee when you finish your meal. Next time, I'm not sure what I'll order. I had a craving for katsu curry, so I remembered this place and decided to come. I also wanted to try the mixed spaghetti, but I ended up ordering the katsu curry for 800 yen. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with soup or salad. The curry has a slightly salty taste with onions in it. It's not very spicy, more on the watery side. The katsu is large but not very thick. The ends of the katsu are tough to eat because the sinew isn't cut properly. The rest of the katsu is tender and delicious. They bring iced coffee after you finish your meal. I learned that during this season, hot coffee changes to iced coffee. Next time, I want to try the mixed spaghetti. I vaguely remember coming here before and having the pork chop. The menu includes ramen for 600 yen, soba dishes, set meals, curry dishes, spaghetti dishes, and rice bowls. This time, I ordered the napolitan for 550 yen. It's a bit burnt, but it's cooked on an iron plate, which is nice. The napolitan has burnt ham, onions, and green peppers. The spaghetti is thin and cooked soft. It may look light in flavor, but the buttery taste makes it delicious. The burnt parts weren't too bothersome. It's not overly ketchup-y, but it's still good. The portion size is quite generous. Overall, it reminds me of the napolitan at a nearby restaurant, Rota. After finishing the meal, they bring coffee. I usually don't drink coffee, but I'll have it if it's offered. I like to make it sweet with sugar and milk. Next time, I think I want to have the pork chop again.

At noon, I had to get some food before undergoing tests for the unexplained dizziness I experienced recently. I decided to try a nearby diner that has been around for a long time on Higashi Tonden Street. The place seemed to be a gathering spot for a group of five or six mothers enjoying their meal in front of the TV. They served me a glass of water and a proper wet towel. It seems like this is a place for people of their generation to relax. The owner and kitchen staff looked seasoned. I was planning to have a rice dish, but ended up ordering: Ramen with soy sauce - 600 yen I always tend to lean towards this type of dish, it's just a habit I've had for years. The ramen was surprisingly light. At first, it seemed a bit bland, almost like it lacked flavor, but as I continued eating, it somehow became just right. The noodles were medium thickness and curly, which I thought wouldn't go well with the light soup, but for some reason, it was a comforting combination. The chewy chashu and crunchy bean sprouts added a nice texture. The roughly chopped green onions effectively tied the flavors together. I almost forgot about the test I had to take, but just as I was finishing my meal, they brought me a cup of coffee! What a thoughtful service! For only 600 yen, I couldn't really complain. I'll definitely come back to try their recommended set meals next time. Thank you for the meal!

Around me, or among those older than me, there is a common sight of people licking their fingers and flipping through papers. As we move past the Showa era and into the Heisei era, will these scenes also fade away? Kitchen Baron. Translated into Japanese, it means "kitchen baron," which sounds very cool. The location is in Nishi 9-chome, Minami 11-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo. It must be a town with a strong Showa-era atmosphere, with a series of old shopping streets in Sapporo. Now, the tent fabric hanging over the entrance of this "Baron" store has the cute and well-designed letters "Baron." It was clear that this store mainly serves Japanese and Western set meals. Inside the store. It has the atmosphere of a dining hall from the 1960s. It's not just nostalgic, but much more than that. The staff are all hyper-aged, with years of experience. In the kitchen, there are both male and female staff. A man on a motorcycle constantly leaves for deliveries. And in the small dining hall with about five 4-seater tables, there are only male customers. The menu includes my favorite dish, omurice. Dining out for a well-cooked omurice covered with ketchup rice. However, the whiteboard in the store is dancing with the word "lunch." The lunch is a set meal of chicken cutlet for 650 yen. I originally ordered omurice, but for some reason, I changed it to lunch. This unexpected action brought me good luck... The lunch is served. It was served by an elderly man in the dining hall, whom I thought was a customer, not a staff member. A large melamine plate with rice, a slice of rolled omelet, a cup of miso soup, shredded cabbage, and macaroni salad. And the main dish, "chicken cutlet." The disposable chopsticks were neatly wrapped in paper with the store's name printed on it. The chicken cutlet was quite large and tender. However, the lack of pre-processing to remove the yellow fat from the cutlet made it taste greasy and overwhelming. It tasted lighter with soy sauce than with sauce. The salad, an essential part of a dining hall lunch, was macaroni salad at this store. It was a comforting side dish. The rolled omelet served was a bit small and unbalanced in quantity. I wish they would put more or larger pieces of rolled omelet. The rice was slightly sticky but sometimes the boundary between rice grains was unclear. Nevertheless, the generous portion of rice was appreciated on an empty stomach. Despite getting a bit tired of the chicken cutlet's excess oil and sticky rice, I managed to finish the meal. After that, coffee was brought by the kitchen staff. It seemed to be a complimentary service. Thank you very much. It refreshed my palate. I was sipping the coffee thoughtfully, feeling the deep nostalgia of this store with well-experienced staff. The elderly man in charge of the dining hall started wrapping the spoon tips with paper napkins. It made me think that this attention to detail might be due to the store's focus on Western cuisine, given its name "Kitchen Baron." Apart from that, well, that's about it. But it was a thoroughly Showa-era dining experience. This "Kitchen Baron" may not have had a bearded staff member, but it made me want to shout, "Renaissance! (Rebirth)!" It's frustrating, but I can't stop dining out, can I? Oh well.

Sapporo's Yamabana district is a traditional residential area with a restaurant named "Kitchen Baron" offering both Japanese and Western set meals. The restaurant has a retro charm, with veteran staff and regular customers. The reviewer reminisces about a time when there was a popular croquette shop near Sapporo Clock Tower. Despite the restaurant's outdated appearance, it maintains its popularity as a local diner. The reviewer orders the classic Napolitan spaghetti, which is served on a hot plate and enjoyed for its nostalgic taste. The meal is topped with generous amounts of Parmesan cheese, adding to its deliciousness. The reviewer is impressed by the quality of the food and the warm hospitality of the staff, who even offer complimentary coffee at the end of the meal. Overall, the reviewer had a satisfying and nostalgic dining experience at this charming restaurant.