I found a cozy little Chinese restaurant last year that caught my eye. It was a bit hot that day, but I was feeling adventurous and decided to walk downhill to get there. I arrived at the restaurant around 12:30 pm and there were about four customers already seated. I ordered the mapo tofu rice bowl set from the service menu posted outside, which cost ¥600 including tax. The portion size was decent, but the presentation of the mapo tofu rice bowl was a bit disappointing as it didn't fully utilize the depth of the bowl. The dish was quite hot, especially for this time of year, so I had to let it cool down a bit before eating. The mini ramen that came with the set was also served in a deep bowl, but the portion size was small, only about a quarter to a third of a regular serving. The soup was hot and the noodles were quite limited, which left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. However, the flavor was good and the soup had a complex and deep taste. It wasn't your typical Sapporo ramen, but it was still enjoyable. The remaining soup was perfect to enjoy with the mapo tofu rice bowl, which was also delicious. The rice portion was generous and the mapo tofu had just the right amount of spice. The tofu was not overly mushy, showing the skill of the chef. Overall, the meal was delicious and satisfying, and even the fried chicken bites were tasty. On my way back home, the uphill walk made me sweat a lot, but the meal was worth it.

I had the mapo don set. Great value for the price. The mapo don was gently spicy and delicious. The green onions were also tasty. The ramen had a rich and savory broth with chewy curly noodles, also very tasty. The hot and crispy outside with juicy inside of the fried chicken was delicious as well. As I'm not a big eater, this amount was just right for me to enjoy the meal. The warm welcome from the elderly couple created a great atmosphere.

When you head south on Izumigin Nan-dori in Nishi-ku, Sapporo, you will find a Chinese restaurant on your left. There is space in front of the restaurant where you can park a few cars. I ordered the "Great Value Set 600" which includes Mapo Don. The Mapo Don arrived shortly after ordering. It had a unique and delicious flavor with a hint of acidity. Next, the chicken Karaage was served. It had a unique shape and was made with tightly packed chicken breast. It had a spicy kick to it. Under the two pieces of Karaage, there were a few lettuce leaves. Lastly, the mini ramen was served. It was indeed mini in size! The hot soup had a nostalgic taste with a strong animal flavor, a small slice of Chashu, a boiled egg, and some green onions. The fact that it was piping hot was delightful. Although the portions were not huge, each dish was well-prepared and served piping hot. The restaurant also offers a great deal on all-you-can-drink options and a variety of menu items. If this restaurant were closer to my home, I would definitely become a regular customer. Thank you for the meal. Thank you very much!

I couldn't forget the excitement from last time, so today I stopped by with a colleague on our way back from work. We arrived a little earlier than lunchtime, so we didn't have to wait to be seated. I looked at the menu and thought about trying something different from last time, but I decided to order the mapo tofu set again because I wanted to experience that deliciousness one more time. The mapo tofu here has a perfect balance of spiciness and umami, hitting right in the middle of my taste preference. I might use this mapo tofu as my new standard for a while.

Today, I was introduced by a friend to have lunch at a Chinese restaurant called Izumi. I have passed by this area in front of the restaurant several times, but I never noticed it before. The atmosphere here feels like it's from the Showa era, and I heard that it has been run by a couple since then. I was told that everything here is delicious, so I decided to order the mapo tofu set this time. After a while, it was brought to me. Oh! The mapo tofu looks really delicious indeed. The appetizing aroma fills the air. The taste was not just spicy, but full of umami, which I love. The firm white rice further elevated the dish. Later, a mini ramen arrived...? I was told that it comes with the set. This ramen was at the level of ramen that comes with a set. Despite the lack of warmth in the plain interior, I found a very delicious Chinese restaurant.

When it gets hot, my symptoms worsen, as I have a designated rare disease by the government. There is no cure for my rare disease yet, but I temporarily improve when I receive "blood products" for 5 consecutive days. I was hospitalized five times last year for treatment related to my rare disease. I was admitted for the second time this year on April 4th, but I was discharged 10 days ago. During my hospitalization, I couldn't like or comment, but I will make sure to do so even if it's delayed. Your supportive comments have always been a source of strength for me during each hospital stay, and I am truly grateful. Moving forward, I appreciate your continued support. In May 2022, I plan to focus on reviewing past unreleased content. I will limit new visits based on my health condition. "Chinatown Izumi" is an affordable Chinese restaurant in a nostalgic Showa era town. The prices and atmosphere exude a sense of the Showa era. The restaurant is run by a veteran couple, with the husband in the kitchen and the wife in the dining area. I visited with my usual companion for lunch. The restaurant is located near JR Hassamu Chuo Station in Sapporo's Nishi Ward. Please check the exact location on Tabelog. We visited around 11:30 am on a holiday. The restaurant has counter and table seating. There were two customers before us and no customers after us. We chose the empty table seats. We ordered the "Fried Rice, Mini Ramen, and 2 pieces of Fried Chicken Set" for a great deal of 600 yen, available all day on weekends and holidays. The food arrived hot and fresh in the order it was prepared. The fried rice had a nice peppery flavor with pork slices, the mini ramen featured Sapporo's classic curly noodles in a rich chicken broth, and the fried chicken was crispy with a thin batter. The set was well worth the price, and I especially enjoyed the flavorful ramen soup. I hope this nostalgic Chinese restaurant continues to thrive, and I look forward to my next visit, where I might opt for the ramen set again. Thank you for the delicious meal.

It was my first time, so I drove to the restaurant while imagining various things. There was a parking lot in front of the shop, but the shutter was closed. Is it okay to park in front of the closed shop? I later asked the shop owners, and they said that about 4 cars can park there. In front of the shop, there were super great deals on the menu. The daily set menu included old-fashioned ramen, gyoza, and rice for 750 yen. The one-coin set menu included fried rice or mapo tofu rice, 2 pieces of chicken karaage, and a mini ramen set for just one coin. All prices include tax! It was surprisingly cheap. There were already 4 customers around 1 o'clock. The small shop had 3 counter seats and 3 tables for 4 people. I ordered the one-coin fried rice. First, the fried rice arrived. It had char siu, egg, and a few green peas for color. Maybe there were onions too? It didn't taste like authentic Chinese cuisine, but I liked it. The fried rice was easy to eat and not too strong in flavor, so I didn't get tired of it. The chicken karaage was made with chicken breast, and they were small and freshly fried. It felt like a nice little bonus. Lastly, the mini ramen was served, but I accidentally deleted the photo. It was miso ramen with a layer of oil. The portion was about a quarter of a regular ramen. It was served hot, and I was worried the noodles might get soggy, but they remained firm until the end, and it was delicious. Despite being a mini ramen, it came with a small piece of char siu. It was definitely worth one coin. I was grateful for such a great deal. I wonder if they make a profit? They also offer takeout during these times, and it's also a great deal. The owners were lovely and welcoming. I will definitely go back. Next time, should I go for the one-coin menu again? The set menu allows you to switch the egg soup for a mini ramen, which seems like a good deal. The set menu started from a gyoza set for 600 yen.

【Completely Smoke-Free】Located along the shopping street that stretches from JR Hassamu Chuo Station to Hassamu Minami Station on the Tozai Subway Line is Machi Chinese Restaurant ^^ The restaurant is just a minute's walk from JR Hassamu Chuo Station, right after crossing the Ginnan-dori railroad crossing ^^ On October 28, 2020, at 1:30 PM, I revisited the restaurant even though I had just been there a few days ago. It's the season for good appetite ♡ and it seems like I'm trying to store up nutrients for the winter ahead → (・ω・) On this day, I went cycling in the morning as usual, covering a course of about 56 km passing through Kita-Hiroshima, Ebetsu, Minami-Horo, Naganuma, and back to Kita-Hiroshima. The strong headwind towards the end made it a 2-hour 25-minute ride. Despite the temperature being around 10 degrees Celsius and not sweating much, I still lost 2 kg in weight. But I need to eat at least 2 kg of food, right? The first stop was a soup curry restaurant where I ordered a large serving of rice, but it didn't feel like I ate much at all. Maybe I was only at my second stomach? Next, I visited the same restaurant I went to last time and this time I decided to dine in and try their hamburger. For the third stop, I hesitated between ordering a single serving of fried rice or the set menu, but since I wanted to eat a lot, I went with the fried rice set for 500 yen. According to the owner, the ingredients and seasoning for the set menu fried rice and the single serving fried rice are different, and so on... I couldn't finish the food this time, so I promised myself to order the single serving fried rice next time. I don't come to this area by bicycle often, maybe once or twice a year, but I occasionally pass by this railway line, and I will definitely (・ω・) visit when I do. Now, onto the one-coin fried rice set. It came with fried rice, a mini ramen, and two pieces of zangi, all for a great value. Oh, I forgot to take a picture of the mini ramen. The fried rice seemed simple to make but was well-seasoned and quite delicious. The ramen had a rich pork-based salt soup, not the Sapporo-style egg noodles, and it paired well with the fried rice. The zangi had a light marinade and was more like a fritter, but the frying was perfect. I vow to order the single serving next time and headed home (・ω・)

[Completely Non-Smoking] Located along the shopping street leading from JR Hassamu Chuo Station to Hassamu Minami Station on the Tozai Subway Line, is Machi's Chinese restaurant ^^ The location of the restaurant is just a minute's walk from JR Hassamu Chuo Station, past the Ginnan-dori level crossing ^^ Date of visit: October 21, 2020, 1:30 pm This was my first visit to Hassamu Chuo Station, where I hadn't had the opportunity to get off recently. I had been curious about this restaurant for a while. On this day, since the previous place I went to didn't quite satisfy my appetite, I thought I'd try this place where the set meals cost only one coin, assuming it wouldn't be too much food. The interior of the restaurant felt like a small ramen shop, with counter seats. I ordered the fried rice set for 500 yen. The time from ordering to serving was only a few minutes, showing the efficient cooking skills of the Chinese owner. The set fried rice was moist and seasoned with a simple salt and pepper flavor, with char siu adding a homey touch. The set also came with ramen in a rich pork-flavored soup, almost like a salt ramen. Despite being a one-coin set, the ramen was surprisingly delicious, making me want to come back for more. The chicken karaage, which I thought might be small or pre-made, turned out to be large and pleasantly surprising. It had a light marinade and a crispy batter, reminiscent of Hokkaido zangi. Despite the low price of 500 yen, the taste was impressive. I couldn't resist ordering the same one-coin set when I visited next, but next year, I want to try the individual dishes.

Despite its name as a family Chinese restaurant, this place has a retro Showa vibe. The mapo tofu set meal, liver and garlic chives stir-fry set meal, and chicken karaage set meal are all generously portioned and attractively priced. The flavors are gentle and not overly salty like some Chinese dishes. The food is quite delicious. In terms of COVID-19 precautions, instead of having hand sanitizer at the entrance like other places, they have it available at each table, which is a nice touch.

The sign said "Hoikoro" of the day so I went in. The dish was very simple with a large amount of cabbage and pork, but it was delicious. The set also came with fried chicken and spring rolls, so it was a good value for 750 yen.

I had a meal like a fried chicken set. The fried chicken was delicious. The mini ramen had a slightly off-putting smell and wasn't tasty.

The mapo tofu glass noodles had a strong smell.

One weekend, I visited a Chinese restaurant located in Nishi-ku Hassamu for lunch. The parking lot in front of the restaurant can fit about 2 cars, and if it's full, there is a paid parking lot across the street with a coin parking system. The interior of the restaurant is quite traditional, with 4 counter seats and 3 tables. Despite being all male customers, the place was bustling with activity. There was no background music playing. I decided to try the daily special, which turned out to be a Maabo Don set. The price was 600 yen, but I later found out that the daily special was actually 500 yen during payment. The Maabo Don was a thick and sweet-savory Japanese-style Maabo with a good amount of miso, a hint of red pepper, minced meat, white onions, plenty of square tofu, and delicious Koshihikari rice. It was quite filling. The mini ramen that followed was similar to the ramen you find at conveyor belt sushi restaurants, with thin yellow curly noodles that had a rich egg flavor. The soup was oily with a strong chicken and pork bone soy sauce broth, and it had boiled egg, bamboo shoots, green onions, and chewy char siu as toppings. The fried chicken was made with chicken breast and had a unique texture similar to fish cake, but with a fried chicken taste. It was served with shredded cabbage. Overall, I was satisfied with the generous portions and unique flavors of the daily specials and limited-time items, which were surprisingly affordable. I would definitely visit again if given the chance. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I went to a certain restaurant to eat Tenshin Men, but it was closed. It wasn't a regular holiday, and there was nothing written at the entrance. In the pouring rain, one customer after another came, but when they realized the store was closed, they went back. I searched for a nearby restaurant where I could eat Tenshin Men, and this one that I had visited before came up. This restaurant serves a dish called Kanitama Men for 800 yen. The Kanitama Men here is a type without any thickness. It is placed on top of soy sauce ramen. The Kanitama contains crab, green onions, and wood ear mushrooms, and it is a well-cooked type. The large wood ear mushrooms are a nice accent. The soy sauce ramen seems to be pork bone-based, a bit heavy on the fat but with a sweet taste, making it a delicious soy sauce ramen. The noodles are medium-thick straight noodles with a satisfying chewiness.

I visited this shop where I have been a fan of their BM for a while. You can park your car in front of the store, but there is a step on the sidewalk which can be a bit challenging. They have a variety of menu items, and the set meals seem to be a good deal. They also offer daily specials and dishes for dogs. Among the many options, I ordered the Ankake Yakisoba. It seems that the previous 4 customers also ordered the same dish, so they made them all at once. They cooked the noodles thoroughly in a wok. The dish includes pork, ham, Chinese cabbage, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and green beans. The hot and thick sauce has a strong soy sauce flavor which I liked. I prefer the sauce to remain thick until the end. However, since it is served in a bowl, it might be a bit difficult to eat. The large wood ear mushrooms had a nice texture. I would like to try a set meal next time.