Today, my wife is not home, so I'm thinking of going out for ramen. However, my dog will be waiting for me at home, so I shouldn't come back too late. Therefore, I decided to quickly and conveniently get some food from here! "Hotto Motto Kurayama-cho Store". I've been curious about their seafood tempura bowl which has been featured in TV commercials recently. I asked for half the rice in the seafood tempura bowl, and also got a hamburger side dish as a snack, as well as a pork cutlet and egg over rice dish. It's been a while since I've had a rice dish other than fried rice at Hotto. I'll start with the tempura bowl - I poured all the sauce on it. The rice was thinly and lightly served, just right with the half portion. The tempura on top included seafood as well as vegetable tempura like lotus root. The tempura was crispy and delicious - a great choice from the menu. The sauce was a bit sweet but light, which I liked. The hamburger and pork cutlet dishes were also delicious and satisfying. I wanted to try something a bit more unique since I was dining alone, but the food was so tasty that I was satisfied. I will definitely continue to rely on this convenient bento shop in the future! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

On June 25, we ended up buying bento for dinner after all. I ate quite a bit, but it was hard to tell my wife, so I bought a normal amount (laughs) from the Kurayama-cho store of Hotto Motto. I had my usual limited edition fried rice from the Kurayama store. My wife had the limited-time Gapao rice. And for snacks, we bought pork cutlet, fried chicken, and french fries. The staff said, "The ingredients in the fried rice have changed to salmon." I'm looking forward to it a bit. I'll have it with sweet potato shochu when I get home. Let's start with the main dish, the fried rice. Oh... the ingredients have really changed. From bacon to salmon. How will this turn out!? I took a bite. As expected, it's lighter than when it had bacon. With less fat, it makes sense. Which one is better... I can't really say (;^_^A Depending on today's condition, salmon might be better, and if I'm really hungry, the previous one might be better haha. In any case, it's commendable how they managed to bring out such a good taste with just eggs and salmon as ingredients! I'm not very interested in Gapao rice, so I just had a little taste, but I don't really like rice with a strong lemon flavor. The fried chicken is a classic taste. It's also included in the fried rice (laughs). The fries are surprisingly delicious. I like them more than the fries from a major burger shop. The pork cutlet with egg over rice was also just right, not too strong in flavor. I ate a bit too much today. I've started to worry about my belly recently, so I might need to watch my diet a bit more (^^;) It was delicious!! Thank you for the meal♪

Today my wife is not at home again, so there is no dinner ready. Yesterday we managed with supermarket side dishes, but two days in a row is a bit tough, so I decided to buy dinner from here. I went to Hotto Motto Kurashiki Machi store before 6 pm, so I got a discount during Happy Hour. I decided to buy side dishes. However, they still had a limited quantity of fried rice, so I chose fried rice, hamburger side dish, and salmon side dish. It might be a bit too much in terms of quantity, but oh well, I can handle it haha. After returning home, I fed my beloved dog, Nana-chan, and then had my dinner. First, I had the fried rice, which was still piping hot. I've had it many times before, but the fried rice here is just too simple in terms of ingredients - just egg and bacon. But the seasoning is done well, and I really like this taste! The portion is quite large, so it fills me up. Plus, having a piece of fried chicken on top is a nice touch. It was delicious today too. The hamburger is a classic dish. I think the quality is quite high for a chain bento shop. As for the salmon side dish, this was my first time trying it. I often buy grilled salmon on its own, but this dish includes grilled salmon, white fish fry, and fish cake tempura. Surprisingly, this might be a good deal. I managed to finish all the dishes and I'm already full haha. In a way, it was just the right amount of food! Even when my wife is not at home, it's nice to have Hotto Motto's side dishes once in a while. I enjoyed my meal today too! Thank you for the delicious food!

On March 16, 2020, I revisited the "Hotto Motto" store in Kurayama-cho. It's really convenient that Hotto Motto is on the way home. I arrived before 6 o'clock and decided to go for some side dishes like 4 pieces of fried chicken and a hamburger. I usually add more items, but today I kept it simple. I had them when I got home. The fried chicken was a bit too thick for my liking, but the spices added a nice flavor. The hamburger patty had a good meaty texture and the demiglace sauce was generous. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and will continue to rely on Hotto Motto for convenient and tasty food.

On January 22, my wife informed me that she would be late due to work and asked me to go ahead and eat without her. I wasn't in the mood to cook at home, so I decided to go to a convenient store for a quick meal. Luckily, there is a Hotto Motto store in Kurayama, which is perfect for such situations. I informed my wife that I would be buying dinner from there, and she requested a roast beef bowl. I ordered that for her along with some side dishes like hamburger, grilled salmon, bean sprout namul, white fish fry, and minced cutlet for myself. When I got home, I enjoyed the meal with some sweet potato shochu. The hamburger tasted better than before, and the other dishes were as delicious as always. I may have had a bit too much to drink, but it's my own fault. When my wife returned, she also enjoyed her roast beef bowl. It's convenient to be able to buy freshly made bento near our home. Overall, it was another delicious meal. Thank you!

On January 3, we picked up some food from the store and headed back home. We were deciding on what to have for dinner, considering options like half-fried chicken in Ebetsu or KFC, but some places were closed or the roads were congested, so we decided to return to Kurayama. We ended up stopping at a place that just opened for the new year - Hotto Motto in Kurayama. I didn't need a meal, so I ordered just the hamburger side dish and a few individual side dishes. My wife ordered something like a tempura rice bowl. The food was ready in about 10 minutes, and we enjoyed it at home. I really like the hamburger from Hotto Motto, it's consistently delicious and I can always count on it. Today's meal was as good as ever. The side dishes, including white fish fry and minced cutlet, were also tasty and great for a drink. I tried a bit of the tempura rice bowl my wife had, and while it wasn't like what you'd get at a tempura specialty restaurant, it was decent. My wife was happy with it though, so that's what matters. We finished the New Year's holidays without having to cook, thanks to places like this being open. I'm grateful for that and will surely be back many times this year. The food was delicious once again. Thank you for the meal!

On December 20, after finishing work, I called my wife who had already returned home early and she said she didn't feel like cooking dinner today, so I decided to pick up some food! I went to the Hotto Motto Kurayama-cho store and bought a sukiyaki bento with udon for my wife. As for me, I went with fried rice as usual. I also picked up some side dishes for drinking: hamburg steak, minced cutlet, fried chicken, fried fish cake, and bean sprout namul. When I got home, we enjoyed the food. The fried rice looked a bit different this time, but it tasted just as good as always! The portions were generous and the flavors were delicious. My wife seemed to enjoy the sukiyaki as well. She usually complains that it's too salty, but she didn't say anything today. We also enjoyed the side dishes, especially the fried chicken. I regretted not getting it to go with the fried rice, but it was still delicious. After finishing the fried dishes, we ended the meal with the bean sprout namul for a refreshing finish. It's always a relief to be able to enjoy a tasty meal without having to cook. I'm grateful for Hotto Motto! It was delicious as always!! Thank you for the meal♪

Today is a night when my wife is not home, so I need to secure dinner for myself. Feeling a bit lazy because I was working late, I decided to purchase something nearby. Hotto Motto Kuriyama-cho store. Lately, whenever I come here, I always check if they have the Kuriyama-cho store limited "Fried Rice". It was still available! So, I bought the Fried Rice along with some fried foods like white fish fry, minced cutlet, and fish cake tempura, as well as bean sprout namul. I will enjoy them at home. Let's start with the Fried Rice. It has simple ingredients, mainly just egg and bacon. The seasoning is probably just salt. But it's so good! Even though there's a lot of rice, I finished it quickly because it's not too heavy. Delicious! There's also a piece of fried chicken, which is a nice touch. The individual fried items each have a decent taste - I particularly like the minced cutlet. The Worcestershire sauce that comes with it is to my liking. I drizzle a bit of soy sauce on the fish cake tempura. It has a simple taste and was quite tasty. Lastly, the bean sprout namul. I quite like this too. It's convenient to have a bento shop nearby. Even though this is a rural town, I'm glad there's one in Kuriyama as the neighboring towns don't have it. Thank you for today as well. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

Today, I was able to finish work almost on time. My wife, who had the early shift, was already supposed to be home, but when I called her, she said she had just left the workplace. That meant homemade dinner was out of the question for today. So, I decided to quickly buy something on the way home!! I met my wife at the store and we decided what to buy from the menu at Hotto Motto Kurayama-cho store. They had a limited time offer on donburi dishes, and I noticed the "Gyutoji Roast Katsu Don" that was featured in a TV commercial. Let's go with that (^^♪ My wife also chose the same dish. We ordered two of those, and also some side dishes for sake: hamburg steak, bean sprout namul, chicken tempura, white fish fry, and minced meat croquette. Once again, did we overeat!? We took them home for dinner. First, I dug into the Gyutoji Roast Katsu Don! I didn't expect the amount of toppings on top to be so generous, but that's just how it is with Hotto Motto's rice bowls (^^;) It was quite heavy, but the seasoning of the katsu and the Gyutoji part were just right and tasted even better than I expected! It would be perfect if they could make it half the rice portion, but why don't they do that? I didn't ask for it to be cheaper. I couldn't eat for a while because I was so full, but after having some sweet potato shochu, I felt like I could eat more, so I tried the other dishes as well. I started with the hamburg steak. Hotto's hamburg steak was renewed recently and I like the taste better now than before. The texture of the minced meat is not too fine, which I like. The demi-glace sauce is a bit sweet, but it's also good. I particularly like the soft pasta underneath that I can mix with the demi-glace sauce. I thought that was my limit, but in the end, I managed to finish all the additional side dishes as well. The chicken tempura, minced meat croquette, and white fish were as delicious as always. The bean sprout namul was a nice palate cleanser. I overate again today (^^;) But sometimes, Hotto's bento is also good. I just wish they offered smaller rice portions for rice bowl dishes. It was delicious!! Thank you for the meal♪

I safely returned to Kurayama for another visit on August 25, 2019! I'm having some drinks, so my wife will come pick me up. Actually, I went to Hakodate on a chartered bus, while my wife went by JR train, so we didn't even meet up. She was tired, so we decided to buy bento for dinner. We got them from the Hotto Motto Kurayama store. I had eel, which was delicious, while my wife had a steak bento. We enjoyed them at home. The eel was not as big as the double portion I had last time, but still very tasty. The eel sauce is so delicious, and even the rice was enjoyable. We also had some drinks with our dinner. It was a very satisfying weekend. Back to work tomorrow, so I need to get some rest early tonight. Thanks for the meal!

On August 7, revisiting today's dinner... As expected, my wife couldn't bear the heat and called me crying, saying she didn't want to cook! Well, I can understand that. So, let's have a ready-made meal for dinner tonight. We decided to go to the "Hotto Motto" store in Kurayama-cho. It's been a while since we last came here. Checking the menu, they have an eel bowl that is only available at this time of year. I decided to go for that, and I even upgraded to a double portion of eel! My wife chose the garlic steak bowl. We'll have it when we get home! The amount of eel in the double portion is impressive! My wife's dish also has a good amount of food. Let's try it. Hmm... no matter what, eel is delicious! It's probably not domestically sourced, but it's good enough. The rice portion is still generous, but with eel and sauce, it goes down smoothly. I tasted my wife's steak bowl as well. The garlic flavor is strong, but the sauce tastes a bit artificial, which I didn't quite like. Well, my wife enjoyed it, so that's good. Eel prices have been increasing lately. I used to buy it at the supermarket and eat it, but now it's not as easily available. Being able to eat it a few times a year is a blessing. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

On May 20, 2019, I received a tearful message from my wife saying she was too exhausted to cook dinner. The only thing I could do was to buy some bento for her, so I went to the Hotto Motto Kurayama-cho store. I chose the limited edition fried rice, while my wife opted for the newly renovated cheese hamburger. We also bought grilled silver salmon and bean sprout namul as side dishes for drinking. We enjoyed the food after returning home. The fried rice was a familiar taste that we always enjoy. Despite the simple ingredients, it was surprisingly delicious. However, the portion was quite large, so we were stuffed. The fried chicken on top added a nice touch to the meal. As for the cheese hamburger my wife had, she said it was different but couldn't tell if it was tastier. I will have to try it myself next time. The bean sprout namul has become a regular menu item for me. The right amount of spiciness and the texture of the bean sprouts are great. The grilled silver salmon seemed to be saltier than before, but it paired well with alcohol. Even though we say we should have bento once in a while, we actually buy it quite often. Cooking with a tired body can be tough, so we appreciate having this option. We will continue to rely on them in the future! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal♪

Today, I had some work-related errands that kept me out a bit late. My wife was working a late shift, so we decided to just have something quick for dinner. I called her and she requested a pork cutlet bowl, while I ordered fried rice and a few side dishes for drinking. As soon as the food was ready, I headed home. The fried rice here is really delicious, made with simple ingredients like bacon and eggs, but it's seasoned perfectly and goes down easily. It even comes with a piece of fried chicken, which is a nice touch. I also got some white fish fry, grilled salmon, and seasoned bean sprouts as side dishes. Everything was absolutely delicious. My wife enjoyed her pork cutlet bowl as well. Sometimes, a meal from a convenience store like this is just what you need. I'll definitely be back to buy more in the future. Thank you for the meal!

3/27/2019 Revisited Once again, it's just me for dinner tonight (^^;) Well, it's nothing new for me, so I'm used to it haha. And since work kept me late again, I ended up relying on this place - Hotto Motto Kurayama-cho Store. Today, I went for this!! The Hamburg set meal!! Why is it that I always crave hamburgers!? Am I the only one who gets this sudden urge sometimes? haha I bought just the hamburger set meal and headed home. When I opened it, I found it also came with a cream croquette and it felt quite satisfying♪ Let's dig in right away. The hamburger was just a regular hamburger (^^;) Nothing special, but not bad either. The cream croquette was surprisingly tasty though. Still, it's just okay. It's cheap and convenient, perfect for everyday use. It's not amazingly delicious, but it's good enough for the price. I'll probably come back again, so thank you very much! Bon appétit♪

On March 25, 2019, I revisited the restaurant because my wife was not home at night, and I needed to get some snacks for my drinks. I thought about going on a little expedition if I finished work early, but ended up staying close by since I was running a bit late. I went to the Hotto Motto Kurayama-cho store. It's so convenient to have a store located locally! I decided what to eat after entering the store, although I usually end up buying the same thing each time, haha. Today, I kept it simple and just got the Katsudon. I'll enjoy it while it's still warm at home. Lately, the taste of this Katsudon seems to be consistent. It used to be quite salty in the past, but now it's stable. Personally, I prefer a little less salty taste. The meat quality is average, not bad but not outstanding. However, it's tender. The onion and egg are seasoned well, making it delicious. It's just the right amount of saltiness for a drinking snack, I think! I'll stop here for today and go to bed a bit early. I've been feeling tired lately, so I'll make sure to rest well. It was delicious today too! Thank you for the meal!

Today is another night without my wife. I stopped by here on my way home to pick up dinner and some snacks for my drinks. I checked to see if they had fried rice on the menu at the counter. They did! And it wasn't sold out yet, which was a relief. I ordered it along with a few side dishes. When I got home, I enjoyed the fried rice, which had a simple but delicious flavor and a generous portion. I also loved that it came with a piece of fried chicken. I wonder why I can eat so much fried rice without getting full (;^ω^) I was satisfied after finishing it all! The side dishes included my favorite bean sprout namul, along with minced cutlet, white fish fry, and grilled salmon. Since the fried rice was filling, I couldn't finish the side dishes right away, but I eventually enjoyed them all. It's nice to have a meal like this once in a while. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal♪

Tonight my wife is not at home as she is in Sapporo. So, I had to figure out what to eat for dinner since I can't rely on her cooking. I ended up going to a nearby restaurant called "Hotto Motto Kurisama-cho Store" to quickly grab some food. I checked if they had fried rice, and luckily they did. I ordered a serving of fried rice and some side dishes - white fish fry, minced cutlet, and fried fish cake. I also found a new dish called bean sprout namul, which I tried for the first time. When I got home, I enjoyed the food with some sweet potato shochu. The fried rice with bacon and egg is my go-to dish, and I love the deep flavor it has. The addition of zangi (fried chicken) on top is a nice touch. The other side dishes were as tasty as always. The bean sprout namul surprised me with its delicious taste. It had a moderate level of spiciness and was a perfect snack with alcohol. It's healthy and I can see myself buying it more often in the future. Having dinner alone can feel lonely, but at the same time, it can be relaxing. It's nice to have a quiet evening with a drink once in a while. The food was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

Today, my wife was working late so I knew she would be coming home late. I tried messaging her on LINE before she got home, but it remained unread. I had some errands to run, so by 6:30 PM, I decided to grab dinner first. I went to the Hotto Motto Kurayama-cho store. Just as I was about to buy something, my wife called and asked what she should bring home for dinner, confirming that she would be quite late. She wanted the "Beef Cut Steak Bento," so I bought that for her. I decided to try the Kurayama-cho store exclusive "Fried Rice" that was sold out last time. In addition, I also ordered some side dishes: white fish fry, fish cake tempura, and minced meat cutlet. After waiting for about 10 minutes, the food was ready and I headed home. I thought about eating without waiting for my wife, but I ended up starting dinner around 7:30 PM due to various tasks. I tried the fried rice first. It was a simple fried rice with only egg and bacon, lacking vegetables, but the taste was quite good with a piece of fried chicken included. My wife came home while I was eating. I tried a bit of her Beef Cut Steak Bento, which was decent despite the sauce being a bit too sweet. We also enjoyed the side dishes with some sweet potato shochu. The side dishes were as good as always, making for a satisfying accompaniment to drinks. Convenience stores like this are really handy. I'm glad there's one on the way home. I'll definitely be back again! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

On February 10, 2019, after a tiring day of moving, my wife and I were too exhausted to cook dinner. So, we decided to get takeout from a nearby restaurant, Hotto Motto in Kurayama-cho. I went to pick up the food, and my wife requested the katsu don (pork cutlet with egg) as the main dish. I wanted to try the limited edition fried rice from the Kurayama-cho store, but unfortunately, it was sold out, so I settled for the hamburger side dish instead. I also bought a few other side dishes to go along with our meal. Once we got home, we enjoyed our food with some drinks. The hamburger turned out to be surprisingly delicious, with a tasty demi-glace sauce. While the hamburger itself felt a bit cheap, it was actually quite satisfying. We were also pleased to find a cream croquette included in the meal. My wife enjoyed her katsu don, and I tried a bite, finding it to be consistently good as always. The individual side dishes - white fish fry, minced cutlet, silver salmon, and fried fish cake - all ended up in my stomach, and they were all delicious as well. The prices were reasonable, and being able to enjoy such a variety of dishes conveniently made this restaurant a go-to spot for us when we're tired or in need of a quick meal. It was a delicious meal! Thank you very much!

On January 15, after finishing work, I called my wife to confirm what we would have for dinner. She unusually answered the phone, but said she didn't feel like doing anything for dinner. I suggested getting bento boxes from the nearby Hotto Motto store in Kurayama-cho. She requested a pork cutlet bowl, so I decided to get fried rice for myself. I also bought some snacks to go with our drinks. When I got home, my wife, who had said she was leaving work, still hadn't returned. I prepared the food and drinks, but she didn't come back. After waiting for an hour, I messaged her on LINE and she called me, saying she was held up at work. I was already in a bad mood, and her delayed return made things worse. The atmosphere was so tense that even the fried rice, which was usually delicious, didn't taste as good. I couldn't believe she still managed to eat the pork cutlet bowl in this situation. We ate the snacks with our drinks, but the bad atmosphere made me go to bed early. It's unbelievable how her bad work environment affected our home life. It was a terrible dinner, but Hotto Motto was not at fault. The food was delicious. Thank you for the meal.