This month's second food adventure was at "Kaisen Sakaba Sendo", where I had the "Soup Curry" with a half-boiled egg on top for lunch. There are 9 types of lunch soup curry to choose from, and without hesitation, I chose the Soup Katsu Curry. I selected a spiciness level of 7, which is very spicy, and opted for a regular serving of rice (250g) with an extra topping of a half-boiled egg. The spiciness level ranges from 1 (mild) to 10 (extremely spicy), with levels 8 and above incurring an additional charge. The rice portion can vary from a small serving (150g) to a large serving (600g), with a regular serving (250g) being free of charge. For students, a large serving of rice (up to 400g) is free. The soup curry is served in a hot stone pot, with a broth made from a combination of shrimp and chicken bones, providing a rich flavor of shrimp sweetness and chicken umami, along with a good amount of spiciness. The level 7 spiciness was quite intense, making me break a sweat gradually, which I personally found to be the perfect level of spiciness. The dish also includes a variety of vegetables such as pumpkin, carrots, broccoli, and 8 other types, along with plenty of mushrooms. The katsu (deep-fried cutlet) was thick, juicy, and tender. It had been about 4 years since my last visit to this place. From 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, the restaurant operates as a soup curry shop, and since it's also an izakaya (Japanese pub), even if you're dining alone, you can relax in a private table in a sunken kotatsu seating. There is parking space in front of the restaurant, but it can be a hassle to retrieve your car, so it's recommended to use the paid parking lot right next to the restaurant. If you get a stamp on your parking ticket at the restaurant, you can get 1 hour of parking for free.

I visited "Kaizensakaba Sendo" in Iwamizawa City for a work-related social gathering. We chose the 4,000 yen course with all-you-can-drink option, which included motsunabe (offal hot pot), sashimi platter, grilled young chicken, fried food set, Caesar salad, and ramen for the finale. The sashimi and the ramen at the end were especially delicious. The variety of drinks, including "Super Dry Black" in the all-you-can-drink menu, was a pleasant surprise. Every dish was tasty, and the drinks flowed well, so I was very satisfied overall.

Tuna is the best

My sister who lives in Iwamizawa recommended it, so I decided to try it out. It was a girls' night out with three of us. When looking at the map, it seemed a bit confusing as the location was marked on another building, but once we arrived, we realized it was connected to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant called "Kaiko." The interior was bright and clean with a cozy atmosphere, featuring raised tatami seating. The staff were attentive without being intrusive, and the service was excellent. The seafood dishes were delicious, especially the large oysters which were a steal at 550 yen for two. The sashimi platter and fresh spring rolls were also very tasty. I definitely want to come back with my family next time.