The Nanakusa Gozen Set for 1150 yen is overall lightly seasoned and has a gentle taste. The rice is brown rice, very soft like mochi rice. It comes with sweets and coffee, which may be more suited for older customers. The coffee is delicious. On the table, there are masks, hand sanitizer, and paper napkins available, and you will be served water and a paper towel when seated. The service is good. An elderly lady runs the place alone, and you can feel her effort and dedication.

One weekend, due to unavoidable circumstances, I had to take a day off work and decided to go on a little excursion. I visited a stylish café located in Minami Ward, along the 18th street by the river. The café had a cozy atmosphere with three counter seats and four tables. I had bookmarked this café because I had seen it on TV recently, and there were some items related to the TV station visible here and there. The background music was calm and relaxing. I decided to order the "Nanakusagosen set meal with dessert included (1050 yen)" that I had seen on TV, and the kind lady who appeared on the show took my order. When the meal was served, I was amazed by the variety of dishes. There was a zucchini dish, a soybean-filled dish on top of a bell pepper, stir-fried komatsuna and moyashi, simmered edamame, sweet and sour lemon-flavored sweet potatoes, sesame-dressed green beans, unique umeboshi, warm tofu with enoki mushrooms in ponzu sauce, curry-flavored goya, onions, and carrots, a refreshing salad with pumpkin, jicama, cucumber, and tomatoes, miso soup with aburaage and mushrooms, fragrant enzyme brown rice, and Puer tea. I realized that there was no meat in any of the dishes, but I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. For dessert, I chose the "Aojiso mochi" and watched as the coffee was hand-dripped. The coffee had a traditional and delicious taste with a rich bitterness and depth. The Aojiso mochi was handmade and had a fresh and unique flavor with slightly chewy mochi rice and a subtly sweet red bean paste filling. Thanks to the thoughtful hospitality of the kind lady, I was able to spend a peaceful and enjoyable time. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Very gentle seasoning, recommended for health-conscious individuals. It's a small restaurant so it's not suitable for large groups, but perfect for women or solo diners. Definitely worth a repeat visit.

I visited a cafe in the neighborhood that is planning to open soon. Surprisingly, it was being run by an elderly lady all by herself. Everyone had to walk up to her to place their orders or help her clear the tables. The interior gave off a cozy vibe, just like visiting your grandma's house. I ordered the "Nanakusa set meal" and the "Napolitan pasta". - Nanakusa Set Meal: A set meal that is gentle on the body, made without any meat or fish. It's great for women as you get to try various dishes. The food tasted like something your mom would make at home, in a good way. It felt like it was made with a lot of care, not like the refined taste of a professional chef. - Napolitan Pasta: I thought it would have bacon in it, but to my surprise, it was fake meat! I couldn't tell until I actually ate it! I wonder if other menu items also don't use meat? Thank you, grandma, for the meal.

When I saw the sign for the "Nakute Nanakuse" shop, it reminded me of something and I was drawn to the freshly baked bread flag, so I decided to stop by. There was a sticker for the "Hokkaido Local Food Restaurant" on the shop window. According to the Hokkaido government's website, the definition of a "Hokkaido Local Food Restaurant" is as follows: "We certify as 'Hokkaido Local Food Restaurants' those establishments that actively promote the use of Hokkaido-produced ingredients and convey the excellence of these ingredients to customers through the provision of dishes made with Hokkaido-produced ingredients." As of April 20, 2015, only 345 restaurants have been certified. I wanted to have a meal, but due to lack of time, I only bought three types of bread sold at the counter. Orange bread, round bread, and what else...? I also received half a loaf of bread as a gift while chatting with the shop owner about bread. The space for the bread corner is small, but the breads with a sense of commitment looked very attractive. The shop owner's mother was also friendly and warm, and her presence felt charming. They used Tokachi wild yeast for the bread. The bread was deliciously fluffy even as it was, but when toasted, it was crispy and chewy. The orange bread had a delicious orange flavor and was easy to eat, receiving positive feedback from my family. The round bread had a wheat flavor and was delicious as it is, or with cheese sandwiched in between. I enjoyed it with my current favorite homemade sangria. Next time, I'm looking forward to having lunch at the shop!

Next to the national highway, there is a single house standing alone by the bridge with a sign that reads "Gutei." At first, I thought "Gutei" was pronounced as "gurenti," but the flags with "Freshly Baked Bread" and "Nanakusa Set Meal" caught my attention. I parked my car and cautiously opened the door. Inside, there was a counter with a lady peeking out from the kitchen saying, "Welcome!" I sat at a nearby table, which resembled an old-fashioned dining table set. I looked at the menu and decided on the "Vegetable Curry," but ended up ordering a large portion instead. For my drink, I tried the new menu item, Organic Ginger Ale, served in a big parfait glass with freshly grated ginger. The ginger ale was not too sweet, making it a perfect pre-meal drink. An elderly man, who seemed to be a regular, bid goodbye and left. The sound and aroma of frying from the kitchen gradually filled the restaurant. I noticed they also sold bread, so I picked one to take home. After a short wait, I was served with a large portion of Spaghetti Napolitan, made with organic vegetables in a tomato sauce. The dish was flavorful and included bell peppers, carrots, and onions. The pasta was al dente and served with a side of steamed pumpkin and lily bulb. The meal ended with a melon bread-like pastry with honey and organic sugar. The soft and chewy texture of the bread reminded me of eating a bagel. Overall, the experience at this local cafe was delightful, and I left feeling satisfied with the homely flavors.

It is a place that is difficult to reach without a car or bus, but there are parking spaces for 3 cars and it is located along a main street, making it easy to find. The name of the restaurant was also prominently displayed. I visited around 1 pm on Saturday. There were 4 table seats, and the handwritten menu on the whiteboard showed the contents of the daily nanakusa set. When I arrived, there were no other customers, but later two groups of customers arrived, and they all ordered the nanakusa set. Despite the variety of dishes, it only cost 1,030 yen. If you don't add dessert or drinks, it's even cheaper. There are other menu items such as Napolitan and fried rice, which are priced at 600 yen, a bargain price. When I ordered a meal, it was ready in about 20 minutes. They provide organic ponzu and soy sauce sprays for you to use as you like. The dishes included: - Salad with shredded cabbage, daikon, tomatoes, and seaweed topped with soy milk mayo. - Pumpkin "university" (similar to sweet potato university) with a crispy texture and a nutty flavor. - Grilled dumplings with soybeans, greens, and carrots in a light sauce. - Grilled thick tofu with sesame miso mayo, which had a cheese-like flavor. - Curry stew with potatoes, carrots, onions, bell peppers, corn, and a mild curry flavor. - Tofu and mushroom simmered dish with a ponzu dipping sauce. - Sweet sake poured over tiger beans, which had a natural sweetness. - Miso soup with fallen leaf mushrooms, winter melon, and fried tofu. - Enzyme brown rice with various flavors and textures. I also ordered the dessert, which was a sweet parfait-like dish with options for ice cream flavors. It had a mix of ingredients like adzuki beans, vegetable dumplings, and soy yogurt, topped with black sugar sauce. I chose blueberry ice cream, which had chunks of blueberries in it. The dessert was not too sweet and was enjoyable until the end. Additionally, there was a chestnut-shaped dessert filled with chestnut paste, which was surprisingly light and not overly sweet.