On the third day of the Obon holiday. This morning in Toma, Kiyosato Town again. Kiyosato Town -> Bihoro Pass to have yakiniku in Kitami! The first restaurant I navigated to was mysteriously closed? Holiday for Obon? It's the 16th! Many places are closed on Wednesdays, so I called here and they said they were open and I could make a reservation. I headed there right away! When I arrived, they asked me about drinks and recommended the drink bar! Haha, no, I just want to eat meat♡ I ordered the Twin Sagari Lunch and Kalbi Lunch. We'll share them. Yakiniku grilled over charcoal is delicious. The vegetables & potato salad that come with it are also delicious. Kimchi and egg soup on the side, all delicious♡ The raw sauce on the table is also delicious♡ The meat and rice just keep coming. The staff is lively and if I lived closer, I would definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal.

I ordered the weekday limited all-you-can-eat for 2750 yen. It used to be 2500 yen before. When I ordered and received the tablet to look at the menu, I found that many items were out of stock. The chuck flap tail and beef tongue base were out of stock. Aren't these the main items? There was no confirmation given to customers who ordered the all-you-can-eat about these items being out of stock. The beef skirt, chicken tenderloin, and hormone that came out first were just average. The additional order of beef short rib was terrible. It's mostly beef fat, right? Are customers supposed to trim it and eat it that way? It's unheard of that beef tendon has more meat than the short rib, right? I understand that food prices are rising and it's tough, but doesn't the business owner or chef have any pride in serving this and just saying "It's short rib" to customers? I think restaurants that operate like this will lose trust. I won't go there again.

Yes, hello~! I haven't had yakiniku in a while, so I'm going to have some yakiniku now~! Of course, by myself! I can handle yakiniku alone! So, I recently started offering all-you-can-eat yakiniku for both lunch and dinner on weekdays at Kurudo. For lunch, it's 100 minutes (last order at 80 minutes) with soft drinks included for 2500 yen! Looking at the menu... you can eat kalbi, sagari, nakaochi kalbi, and seasoned jingisukan. They also have pork, chicken, and various types of horumon. There are also cold noodles, ice cream, and side dishes available. They serve a platter of sagari, chicken thigh meat, and horumon to start. Sagari is a lean red meat with less fat, even though it's offal. It's surprisingly juicy. Juicy, I tell you. Even Shinzo Abe often said that... Juicy! It's not that tender, but this is the most recommended, I think. I also ordered additional kalbi and nakaochi kalbi. The kalbi has too much fat! Are they trying to start a fire? With this much fat, one serving is enough for me, an old man. It's more like fat mixed with meat than kalbi. The nakaochi kalbi has a good balance of fat and meat. And why did they give me so many chunks even though it's a single serving? Are they trying to take me down? The rice, soup, and salad are good. I like that they have real gold and ginger ale in the soft drink bar. I love them. In this age where food prices are soaring, starting an all-you-can-eat option for 2500 yen is commendable! However, at that price, the quality of the meat is somewhat limited. The side menu is quite extensive, so it might be good to go with a group to try a variety of dishes. Going alone limits the menu options, so it might be a bit underwhelming?

I noticed that this draft was left unpublished, so I am making it public. However, please note that the data is from last year, so the menu and prices for the all-you-can-eat option may have changed. The weekday lunchtime all-you-can-eat BBQ course (with free-flow soft drinks and all-you-can-eat ice cream) is priced at 3000 yen including tax per person. They offer appetizers, so if there are certain cuts of meat you cannot eat like hormone, it's best to consult with the staff beforehand and ask them to only serve the meats you can eat, like chicken. I had this arrangement and managed to avoid being served cuts I couldn't eat. The all-you-can-eat menu includes various meats, side dishes, chicken, rice dishes, lamb, desserts, and cold noodles. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date menu and pricing information. I was surprised at how affordable the all-you-can-eat BBQ lunch was, especially in these times of price increases. I plan to go back once my foot injury heals.

When I went to this restaurant the other day, I got a free coupon for Hormone Sanjushi or something like that. I thought I couldn't use it during lunchtime, but when I asked, they said it was OK! So, I got the daily menu's twice-cooked pork set for 900 yen with free Hormone Sanjushi. Since rice is free for refill during lunch, my strategy was to eat lots of rice with the free Hormone (laughs). It originally came from the twice-cooked pork set, but it was served quietly without any fanfare. It was stir-fried, right? And it wasn't even that hot, but the stir-frying was not bad. Strange... The meat was like pork belly, with a rich sweet and spicy flavor similar to the sweet bean sauce, making the rice go down smoothly. Then there's the Hormone. Miso, salt, and plain flavors, I think? You season it with the special spices and fresh sauce on the table, but it's also juicy and delicious without any unpleasant smell. Feeling guilty after eating all this, I decided to add the mini beef tongue for 480 yen, which is only available on the lunch menu. It didn't look bad, but it was just so tough! It's not the tip of the tongue, but it's just really tough. The flavor was also kind of bland. Maybe I should have ordered the skirt steak instead? The previous beef tongue was really delicious, so I have to slightly adjust my rating. Overall, I still think Tonkyu in Kitami is the best for solo yakiniku from lunchtime onwards.

Alright, it's a day off, right? My mind is already set on yakiniku. How about having a lunch yakiniku, but maybe that's too much? Let's just go to that place where they serve yakiniku on top of fried rice in a large portion. When we arrive and are seated at the counter, looking at the yakiniku menu, I suddenly ask, "Can I have some charcoal?" Wait a minute, haha. After a short wait, I ordered the special set lunch yakiniku for 1800 yen including tax. The charcoal grill and yakiniku set were set up, and the individual portion of yakiniku arrived. It may look a bit less impressive than in the photos. The beef tongue is good, but isn't the skirt steak a bit small? The short ribs are not marbled like in the picture. The beef tongue is delicious! It seems to be aged and has a nice chewy texture. I grilled it a bit more brown than usual, sprinkled some spice salt from the table, added green onions and lemon, and it was amazing! Just one piece made a third of the rice disappear, haha. The rice is shiny and almost like freshly cooked, very tasty. And you can have free refills, with the staff bringing it to you each time. The skirt steak is not very large and not very tender, but it's juicy. Dip it in the special sauce with plenty of red miso and chili pepper, and it's fantastic! Another third of the rice disappeared, haha. The short ribs are a bit questionable. Not very fatty or tender. More like a sirloin type of meat. But the sauce is delicious, so the rice disappears again. Grilling on charcoal really makes it tasty. I also ordered the mini horumon for 230 yen. The horumon from Kitami is really clean. Pink innards, no smell or strange texture. Grilled to a nice brown, sprinkled with special spice, it's juicy with a hint of sweetness from the fat. Kitami horumon is really delicious! The staff is friendly and you can have as much rice as you want, so it's a great experience.

I had lunch at a yakiniku restaurant. It is located along Route 39 in the city. Across the street is Triton (the first store here). Despite the current situation, the restaurant is still open. However, the parking lot is empty. The restaurant, called "Kuraudo," is spacious inside. There was a group of six local-looking business people enjoying themselves. I sat at the counter and ordered the affordable lunch special for weekdays. I chose the "Yurin Chicken Fried Rice Plate" for 750 yen. The chicken was thick and juicy, with a flavorful sauce. The fried rice was moist and flavorful, with small cuts of ingredients that were hard to distinguish. The soup, made with beef bones, was surprisingly tasty. Overall, it was a satisfying and cost-effective lunch. I would like to visit again.

I used a free hormone service coupon for lunch. I was happy with the decent amount of hormone served. The liver and leek stir-fry set meal comes with fried chicken, salad, and soup. The liver and leek stir-fry at Tamaneji Shokudo is delicious though. Here, you can have unlimited rice refills. Coffee is also free for refills, so the cost performance is good. When I asked for a large serving of rice, a huge amount came. When I finished my rice, I was asked if I wanted a refill. After finishing my meal, I was recommended to have coffee. The service is good, or rather too good. The atmosphere, service, and cost performance of this restaurant are very good. I will go again. (^^♪

I had the Hormone Sagari Assortment and the Upper Sagari, Beef Tongue, and Kalbi Assortment. The meat tasted ordinary but it was cheap. I also ordered a cola and extra large rice. I received a free coupon for Hormone. The service was good. I would like to go for lunch next time.

Manpuku Charcoal-grilled Yakiniku - Kuraudo This Sunday, my wife is off, and on Saturday she said, "Let's go to Obihiro as I will try to come back early." As a result, I cannot make plans far away on Saturday, so I decided on Kitami! For lunch, I can have ramen at "Kuraudo." I think I've tried all the ramen shops in Kitami, but is this a new one? Oh, it really stands out - this used to be Osaka Ohsho, right? I hope it's not the same kind of ramen. If it is, I'll pass. It's a huge place. I arrived alone at 11:10 and was seated at the counter. They asked, "Would you like a drink?" but I said, "No need." This place is good for daytime drinking. The staff was very friendly. I asked if I could just have ramen, and they said, "Of course." I ordered the Shoyu Ramen, and it was served in 5 minutes. The back fat was a bit too much, I feel like I've been deceived lately. The Shoyu Ramen with back fat looks nice. The noodles are thin without any particular features, but I have no complaints. The moyashi (bean sprouts) seemed to be stir-fried, and I couldn't really tell, but it didn't taste bad. It was delicious. The negi (green onions) and menma (seasoned bamboo shoots) were flavorful, no complaints there. The hanjuku tamago (soft-boiled egg) was seasoned and had a nice runny yolk. The thick chashu (pork slices) was belly meat, and it had a good texture. I liked it. The soup is made creamy with the back fat, but if you drink it alone, it might be a bit salty. There is umami and richness, probably from seasoning. What caught my attention was the sweetness. It's not a bad sweetness, but I think it could be toned down a bit. It was delicious though. They advertise it as "Finishing Shoyu Ramen," so the portion is smaller. For me, it was just right, but for the average person, it might be too little. The ramen was cheap, but considering the portion, it seems reasonable. It was delicious, so I'm satisfied. The score is 3.5. The background music was quite loud, playing American pop songs. It might be hard to hear when it's full. The total cost was excluding consumption tax, and it came to 3.3.

I visited a restaurant that used to be an Osaka Osho but has now turned into a yakiniku place, and since it was my first time there, I went for lunch. I arrived a little after 12 o'clock and there were no customers before me. A few groups of two and a group of three salarymen came in after me. The interior was similar to when it was a gyoza restaurant, with some changes in the layout, like having table seats in the central area. When I was handed the handwritten lunch menu, I saw that they also offered ramen in addition to yakiniku. Following the advice of previous visitors, I decided to try the Cantonese noodles with fried chicken set. The dish arrived in about 10 minutes, with a side of pickles. The pickles were not watery, which I liked. As for the ramen, the broth was on the softer side, with ingredients like quail eggs, Chinese cabbage, bamboo shoots, shrimp, and wood ear mushrooms, nothing too unusual. The flavor was mild, not too salty. The noodles were medium-thick, with a good chewiness. The fried chicken was also mild in flavor. Priced at 890 yen, the portion size was reasonable. The customers who came in later ordered the yakiniku lunch menu, but then added more meat when it was served. Perhaps the portion was small? If I visit again, I'd like to try it out and see.

A yakiniku restaurant that opened at the site of the former Osaka Osho. I heard they also serve lunch, so I decided to check it out. In Kitami, there are many yakiniku restaurants, but few that are open for lunch. The interior of the restaurant is quite spacious, with a counter that makes it easy for solo diners. The staff are also very friendly. Looking at the menu, they have a decent selection of meats. They also offer ramen and fried rice sets. I ordered the lunch set with three types of meat - sagari, sirloin, and horumon. I also added beef tongue as an extra. I heard that you can get a free large rice serving. The meat was okay, not bad, but I feel like the quality and value for money are better at Ajikoen. I saw a few customers in suits ordering the fried rice and noodle sets. It might be worth visiting this place for lunch even if you're not specifically craving yakiniku. It's a rare find to have a place where you can enjoy solo yakiniku during lunch hours, so I hope they succeed.

Now, this is a new yakiniku restaurant that opened on July 24th at the former location of the old Osaka Osho Kitami shop. There is no official website and no information available, but I saw a lunch sign so I decided to go in. I thought it would be easy to go in alone if they offer lunch, but I also thought it might be a hassle to cook meat little by little by myself. However, when I sat down, they told me that for lunch, there is an option to have a Chinese set without eating meat, so I ordered the Tenshinhan (sweet and sour pork rice bowl) and ramen set. You can choose between soy sauce and salt ramen. The Tenshinhan had a soy sauce-based sauce that was a bit crispy and had a nice flavor. The soy sauce ramen had a slightly sweet base and the thick, straight noodles had a good texture. I was a bit worried about a new yakiniku restaurant opening in Kitami, which is already known for its yakiniku, but this place is easy to enter even if you just want to eat Chinese food. Despite it being only the 5th day since opening, the kitchen and staff seemed a bit unsure about the order in which to make and serve dishes, but there was no strange crowding or confusion. They seemed to be running smoothly and the quantity of the orange juice I ordered after the meal was quite generous and tasted delicious.

I had fried rice and cold noodles for lunch. The fried rice was fragrant but could use a bit more salt. The cold noodles, although nice, could be colder - the soup seemed a bit warm. I also used the "not a regular customer" tag this time because I also tried their takeout service. While having lunch, I saw a sign saying they offer takeout Chinese bento boxes, which reminded me that my mom said she couldn't cook today. So, I reserved three bento boxes for pick up at 6 pm after work. When I got home and ate, I bought a vegetable stir-fry fried rice bento for my dad and myself (you can upgrade to fried rice for an additional fee). For my mom, I got her her favorite ankake yakisoba. The vegetable stir-fry bento had fewer side dishes than expected - the ratio of rice to sides in the container seemed to be 7:3. It came with a crispy fried chicken, kimchi, and potato salad. The kimchi was sour and flavorful, more like the tasty Korean kind. The fried chicken was a bit overcooked and lacked flavor. The vegetable stir-fry was quite sweet in taste, almost like it had miso in it. The ankake yakisoba, as usual, was a large portion and seemed delicious (according to my mom). If the ratio of side dishes in the bento was a bit better, it would have been more cost-effective. Also, until July, you can use the local coupon at this restaurant for bento box purchases.