In a narrow alley off the main road in Higashi-cho, Muroran City, I stumbled upon a cafe-style restaurant that caught my eye. The interior was stylish, resembling a chic cafe. I decided to try the "Cheese Hamburger Set" from the menu. The menu had a variety of set meal options to choose from. The Cheese Hamburger Set arrived promptly, served in a hot skillet with sizzling demi-glace sauce. The first bite was hot and flavorful, perfect with a side of steamed rice. I highly recommend getting a rice refill. The hamburger was delicious. Overall, it was a satisfying meal experience.

This is Tsuchishisan in Higashimachi, Muroran. Today's shop was Tsuchishisan. It is located on a small road next to AEON, not very noticeable. I went to the health center to get my third vaccine shot, so I was aiming for lunch. I was worried if they were still open since many reviews in Muroran are outdated, but they were open (^o^) There are 6 counter seats, 2 tables for 4 people, and 2 tables for 6 people. At 12 o'clock on Saturday, there were 3 customers before me and 3 customers after me. The other customers seemed like regulars due to the location. The menu mainly focuses on meat dishes with quite a variety to choose from. I was indecisive, but finally chose the following: - Chappu 150g @ 900 You can choose between multigrain rice and white rice, I chose white rice today. The Chappu that came out was different from what I imagined! The sliced pork loin was on the darker side. It's not the typical red color of Chappu? When I tried it, it had a strong flavor of lemon and salt and pepper. The rich flavor goes well with rice. Yeah, it was different from what I imagined, but it's still good! The basil pasta side dish was surprisingly generous, and I ended up quite full. I'm glad I stuck with 150g haha. It seems like it would be bustling with office workers during weekday lunches. It's a nice feeling to have a restaurant like this nearby. Thank you for the meal (・∀・)

Lunch near ion. I wanted to catch the airport bus around 12 o'clock, so I was looking for a restaurant where I could have lunch by 11 o'clock. I found this restaurant through the local free paper "RAN", as there are not many food bloggers in this area and reviews are scarce and outdated, so local bloggers and free papers are quite a big source of information. It is located about 20m from the lottery sales area of ​​ion, across the road, opposite the park. It has a discreet, hidden appearance, with a cafe-like atmosphere. There are counter and table seats, and it is more spacious than it looks from the outside. I visited around 11 o'clock to catch the bus, and there were no other customers at that time. The menu includes cafe-style drinks and a variety of meal options from ramen to Genghis Khan, rice bowls, and Western-style dishes. The staff consists of two older women. I was aiming for the hearty "Chap Set Meal" that was featured in "RAN", but I had eaten too much breakfast and thought the portion size would be too much, so I gave up. I ordered the daily lunch special "Omelette Rice" (800 yen). The two staff members cooked and served the dish in 9 minutes. The dish was presented on a slightly fancy plate, and the presentation aimed to make the rice delicious. The ketchup rice wrapped in thin omelette was a bit dangerous for a middle-aged person like me, with a bit more ketchup, but the thick, rich flavor reminded me of the cafe meals of the 20th century, and the abundance of fresh vegetables like shredded cabbage, tomato, and lettuce helped alleviate the guilt. The soy sauce-flavored grilled corn was a nice touch. The soup was also full of vegetables with a mild saltiness. The restaurant used to operate in Nakajima Town and moved here, so unlike amateur cafes, it had a sense of stability in terms of speed of service, price, taste, and portion size. With a wide menu selection, it seemed like a place that could be used even if you don't prefer the daily special.