It feels like a Showa era restaurant. The parking lot next to the restaurant is small but available. Water is self-service. The Menchi Katsu is famous, so I ordered the 250g Menchi Katsu set. When I split the Menchi Katsu with chopsticks, meat juice overflowed from inside. It was a very delicious and meaty Menchi Katsu.

The meat juice-filled menchi-katsu was very satisfying. The menchi-katsu with demiglace sauce is a specialty dish, but unfortunately it was sold out. The menchi-katsu, generously covered in sauce, overflows with meat juice, diluting the sauce. It's a lunch under 1,000 yen, but it's a great deal and delicious.

I'm happy to have lunch here. It's an old but nice-looking restaurant. Since it's summer, the entrance and windows are open. The refreshing breeze feels great. The atmosphere is also nice. The minced cutlet seems to be famous here, so I ordered it without hesitation. I arrived early and the cutlet was huge, about the size of a lower elementary school student's foot. When I cut into it, the juicy minced meat overflowed. It was delicious, with the cutlet sealing in the flavor. It was very satisfying to eat. They also have chicken and pork set meals, as well as an interesting option of Keema curry. I wonder if it's delicious too. Thank you for the meal.

When I went to Hakodate, I had decided to try the menchi-katsu! I visited a diner that serves huge menchi-katsu, like straw sandals, and aimed to open for dinner. However, I got a little lost on the way and arrived around 5:30. There were already 3 customers eating, and after we placed our order, a new customer was turned away because they had run out of rice and were about to cook more. After waiting for about 15 minutes, my friend's keema curry arrived, followed by the menchi-katsu set. The menchi-katsu was indeed huge! Although not very thick, it was crispy and easy to eat. The juicy and tender menchi-katsu had little seasoning, so I poured a lot of sauce on it. The simmered burdock in the side dish seemed like it was for commercial use. The keema curry had a strong tangy taste with lots of tomatoes and spices, which I personally didn't like. There is a special discount for students from the local university. Overall, thank you for the meal, Waraiya!

The restaurant is famous for its menchi katsu. It was delicious.

Lunch on the weekend. I was curious so I decided to try it. It's a good thing I had the day off from work. It took about 35 minutes from ordering to the food being served. I was getting impatient waiting.

Delicious

The atmosphere is like a place where locals casually come in to eat and go. I ordered the pork cutlet, but it was a bit fatty.

I have always wanted to visit this cafeteria. The atmosphere and taste inside the restaurant were great! I want to go again!

The "Omakase Teishoku" (1,000 yen) was delicious and I remember it, but I couldn't recall the signature menu item, the Menchi Katsu, so I decided to revisit the restaurant after a long time. The interior seemed cleaner than I remembered, maybe a little less cluttered. I decided to order the most popular Menchi Katsu set meal. It came with rice, miso soup, and a side dish. The Menchi Katsu was 240g and quite filling. The rice portion seemed smaller, but I managed to finish it without any difficulty. The taste brought back memories. Thank you for the meal.

I was taken to a restaurant by my business partner. It may not be typical of Hakodate, but the menchi-katsu here is delicious, they said. The exterior of the restaurant is not very inviting, so it might be hard to enter if you have never been there (laughs). Inside, it was quite lively with local young people. The menchi-katsu served to other customers looked quite substantial. It's big and thick! And with such a low price, it's no wonder it's popular. I ordered their recommended demi-cheese menchi-katsu. It arrived in about 10 minutes... First of all, the volume did not disappoint! The demi-glace sauce with plenty of cheese on top looked delicious (^ ^). When I split it with chopsticks, the meat juices overflowed from inside. This was also a performance that did not disappoint (laughs). As for the taste, it was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, living up to expectations. The huge volume made me, an old man, full with just the menchi-katsu. I thought a smaller portion of rice would have been fine. I was very full. Menchi-katsu in Hakodate may seem unexpected, but as I wandered around the city, I also saw other menchi-katsu shops. It seems that people in Hakodate don't eat seafood that much. Well, if you eat it every day, you'll get tired of it... I was very satisfied with the menchi-katsu shop I was taken to this time. I would like to visit again (^ ^).

I use this place regularly. First, the Menchi Katsu set meal on the signboard menu is a pleasant surprise compared to the image of a typical local diner. It's not as greasy as it looks, the crispy and fine-textured coating with juicy Menchi inside is enjoyable, and the sauce is not overpowering, allowing you to savor the true taste of Menchi. When I first tried it, I thought, "Wow, what a refined taste!" It's filling and satisfying, and even if you have it for lunch, you can still feel the aftertaste until the evening. Next, the Tori Nanban set meal. The meat is incredibly tender. The specialty Tori Nanban from the nearby Chinese restaurant "Horyu" is crispy from deep-frying in oil, topped with onions, and delicious in its own right, but the Tori Nanban here offers plenty of tartar sauce and a soft texture of the meat, making it a menu item that is just as good as the Menchi Katsu set meal. Lastly, the Chef's Special set meal. There was a message on the whiteboard in the restaurant saying, "Please don't ask about the contents." I wondered what would be served, and it turned out to be sashimi, a smaller version of Menchi Katsu (compared to the set meal), simmered fish, and even a side dish! And all of this for only 1000 yen, what a great deal. I left the restaurant feeling happy after enjoying the signature Menchi Katsu and sashimi.

The menu listed Menchi Katsu as the most popular item. I ordered my favorite Chicken Katsu set meal for 700 yen including tax. There were only a few customers as it was just after opening. I eagerly waited with high expectations. The meal brought to me by the motherly figure was a hearty serving of Chicken Katsu. It came with a generous portion of rice and side dishes of pickled daikon radish and miso soup. The Chicken Katsu pieces were large, five in total. I couldn't help but think it looked great! Now, onto the taste test. The Katsu was made from thickly sliced chicken breast, providing a satisfying bite, but it was a bit dry. I found it more enjoyable when eaten with a rich demi-glace or tartar sauce. Eating it plain got a bit monotonous. The portion size was generous, leaving me very full. The rice was not only plentiful but also delicious. The restaurant had a modest appearance with around 4 parking spots next to it. The menu mainly focused on fried dishes, with Keema Curry being another recommended item. Next time, I've decided to try the popular Menchi Katsu, said to be juicy and large.

The visit was in September of Heisei 29. The large and thick menchi katsu is very cheap. I was impressed by how they fry such a thick and large piece so crisply. The sauce is all-you-can-pour (it's on the table), but apparently they charge a few tens of yen for extra mayonnaise. The main customers seem to be students and office workers, so it might be less inviting for women. There is a parking lot for 2-3 cars next to the shop.

Visited in April 2017 on a weekday to find a budget-friendly meal. Found a set meal restaurant online. The front of the store is easy to spot with many flags, and the place looks old-fashioned. I ordered the regular portion of minced cutlet set meal. It was before 2 pm, so I was the only one at the counter. There was a signature on the wall from someone who appeared on a local TV show about two years ago, "EXILE TRIBE Man Trip." The minced cutlet that came out was bigger than I expected. When I cut it open, the juices flowed out, making me excited. The minced cutlet had a slightly peppery taste, giving it a home-cooked feel. Water is self-service, and there was no particular customer service. I ate silently. I left feeling full and satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

Today's lunch was at "Ureshiya" because I happened to be nearby for work. It was my first time visiting and I've always wanted to come here, so I'm really happy! The exterior and interior of the restaurant have a lot of character. There are three sunken kotatsu seating areas and around 9-10 counter seats. It was bustling during lunchtime, clearly a popular spot! I ordered the most popular dish, the "Menchi Katsu Teishoku". I knew the menchi katsu was big, but seeing it in person, it was even larger than I imagined! When I cut into it, there was an incredible amount of juicy meat. The flavor was rich and delicious! I also tried my boss's Chicken Nanban, which was very tender and tasty! Even though I was full, I had a satisfying feeling of being full. I'm curious about the karaage and pork sauté too... The taste, portion size, fullness, and wallet (my boss treated me, thank you for the meal) - everything was great! This was truly a delightful experience! I'll definitely come back. Thank you for the meal!

I was taken to a place called Ureshiya in Hakodate, known for its delicious menchi katsu. It's a B-class place, but that's exactly what I wanted! The parking lot can fit around 4-5 cars, and the restaurant has a very B-class feel to it. When we arrived, we sat around a low table and looked at the menu. The main dishes were menchi katsu, chicken katsu, and tonkatsu. I decided to go with the recommended menchi katsu. The regular size is 240g for 900 yen, but I added 1.5 times the amount for an extra 250 yen. They also offer a 2 times option for an additional 500 yen, but I went with the smaller size to watch my weight. Even then, I got a generous portion of 360g. Just before us, another customer ordered the same dish, so our food arrived in about 10 minutes. The freshly fried menchi katsu was served with plenty of sauce, and I added dressing to the cabbage. The menchi katsu was soft and juicy, with the meat juices flowing out as I cut into it. It was delicious and I savored every bite. I should have gone for the 2 times portion! We were all impressed and vowed to come back again. Next time, I'll try the menchi katsu with demi-glace sauce and cheese topping, at 2 times the normal size. Thank you for the meal!

I knew that this place was known for its generous portions and it's located near a university, but this was my first visit. The exterior looked like a traditional teishoku restaurant. Inside, there were counter seats and a raised tatami area. It could probably seat about 15 people. I wanted to order the soy sauce flavored fried chicken set, but they were sold out, so I ordered the salt flavored fried chicken set instead. It cost 800 yen including tax. After a short wait, a huge set meal was served. It had six large pieces of fried chicken. I dug in right away. The chicken wasn't super crispy, but it had a taste reminiscent of homemade fried chicken. The potato salad side dish was also delicious with a homemade taste. I was satisfied with the amount of food I got for the price. I don't remember the details, but it seemed like they offered student discounts as well. It was a satisfying meal. [Additional note from February 2017] I revisited the restaurant. This time, I ordered their famous minced cutlet set meal. First of all, the portion was huge. When I took a bite of the minced cutlet, the crispy coating gave way to a flavorful meat filling that spread in my mouth. The frying was done well, and it didn't feel too greasy. Not only was the portion generous, but the taste was also impressive. I left the restaurant feeling satisfied. (I forgot to take a photo)