I missed breakfast and ended up having lunch about 30 minutes earlier than usual. I was wandering around looking for a place to eat when I stumbled upon a restaurant on 24th Street. I suddenly felt like having hamburger, and just then, I saw a sign advertising a "Hamburger Set Meal" for lunch! I had to go in, right? I climbed the steep stairs, which were a bit tough on my knees, and when I opened the door, I found myself in a restaurant with a bar-like atmosphere. I was told to sit at the counter, and as I was about to sit down, the staff kindly asked me to put my belongings in the back. They were so considerate. I ended up sitting at the second seat from the back. The counter seat facing the wall was surprisingly cozy and just the right size. I ordered the hamburger set meal as originally planned. While waiting, I couldn't help but exclaim when the plate arrived. The hot-looking sauce, accompanied by a side of spaghetti Napolitan and two potato fries. There was also rice, pickles, and miso soup. The portion seemed just right, a bit compact maybe, but perfect for me as my stomach seems to be shrinking. I started with the pickles, then had a bite of rice, some miso soup, and finally, the hamburger. It was tender and hot, so I blew on it before taking a bite. This was exactly what I wanted. The spaghetti Napolitan was not just a side dish but had a strong presence on the plate. I admit I mixed it with the rice a bit while eating (laughs). It was delicious. As I finished my meal, lunchtime had passed, and another customer entered the empty restaurant, ordering the hamburger set meal just like me. They must have been drawn in by the same sign. It was just as I expected - I was comfortably full but not overly stuffed. From the timing of my visit to the seating comfort and portion size, everything about this restaurant was just right. I will definitely come back.

The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor, with a steep staircase leading up to it. The interior is slightly tilted, giving off a sense of history. The Coloburg set meal is priced at 650 yen (during lunchtime it's 700 yen, but discounted to 650 yen). The lack of air conditioning makes the interior a bit warm, and there are no windows. The compact space is almost always filled with the sound of the microwave running. We visited the restaurant with four people, and the speed of order delivery varied greatly. The first person to receive the menu was almost finishing their meal by the time the last person got their menu. Despite this, the restaurant seemed to be quite popular.

I finished my errands in the morning and started work in the afternoon. Before that, I had lunch. I was thinking about having Italian since I had Chinese last time, but couldn't decide on a restaurant. Eventually, I ended up at a place that seemed to have a bit of everything. It's located on the second floor of a mixed building. Inside, it was set up with only a counter, but I was guided to a seat at the back. I debated between getting fish or meat, but decided on the daily special which was mackerel. It arrived after about 15 minutes. The side dishes were plentiful. I started with the eggplant side dish. The minced meat and eggplant were not too spicy, but went well with rice. The mackerel was slightly on the smaller side, but the skin was crispy and it was just the right size considering the number of side dishes. It was tasty, not dry or too fatty. The miso soup had green onions and seaweed. The cold tofu was a nice break between bites. The potato and bacon side dish had a western flavor. In terms of variety and portion size, the price was reasonable. It was a satisfying lunch. They have other options like hamburg steak, so I'd like to visit again.

I happened to find this place when I was working at 24-Jo, and I was grateful for it back then. The name of the restaurant, the interior, and the menu have all changed since then. The location is a bit hard to find, it's located in a small building just east of Seikoma at the intersection of North 24-Jo Street and West 5-Chome Street, up a dark staircase. The inside is quite small. I visited after a year. It used to be very crowded, but today, being a weekday just after opening, I was the only customer until the end. I was debating on getting the daily special, but I was craving fish, so I ordered the grilled mackerel and fried chicken set meal. They no longer serve saury. The overall menu seems to have decreased compared to before. The meal comes with rice, miso soup, the main dish, as well as chilled tofu and pickled mustard greens. It looks a bit lonely compared to the daily special, but the mackerel was fatty and had a strong salty flavor that went well with the rice. The fried chicken, on the other hand, had a slightly light soy sauce flavor. I wish I had ordered more. I should have gotten the large portion of rice... They used to be open without a break, serving both lunch and dinner, but now they are closed on Sundays and holidays, and it seems they have stopped serving lunch on Saturdays as well. The service from the couple who run the place is great, and the prices are reasonable, so I hope they continue to thrive. Personally, I recommend getting the large portion of the daily special as it comes with a lot of dishes.

In the middle of work on a rainy day, I visited the nearby ward office. When I had a break, it was lunchtime and I found a restaurant in the 24th Street area. I remembered that it used to be a regular set meal restaurant, but now it had a curry sign and was called Strawberry Moon. I decided to visit and entered the small restaurant. Looking at the menu, I saw that they had various set meals in addition to curry. The interior of the restaurant had changed, but it still had the same feel, except for the curry. I ordered the boneless chicken curry and the frankfurter curry combination. After about 8 minutes, the dishes arrived. First, I tried the boneless chicken curry, which was quite spicy and a bit on the hot side, but delicious. Next, I tried the frankfurter curry, which was easier for everyone to eat. Both curries were good in their own way. However, I felt that the drink menu was limited. I really wanted to have lassi with my curry, but unfortunately, they didn't have it. I wish they had more drink options.

On a certain weekday, I had planned to eat at a restaurant in the area near Kita-24-Jo Station in Kita Ward for lunch. However, as two consecutive restaurants were crowded, I decided to skip them and walked until I saw a restaurant with lots of advertisements in front of a building. I entered the restaurant, which turned out to be an izakaya offering a lunch set. The second floor was quite packed, with a small counter and 5 tables. Unfortunately, smoking was allowed, which made the already cramped space even more uncomfortable for me. The background music playing was sad Western music. Despite wanting to leave, I decided to order the "daily lunch set" for 700 yen, which included a variety of dishes. The set had freshly grilled ginger chicken, two average gyoza, warm and homey Napolitan pasta, Chinese chives and pork, hot and homey mapo tofu, a salad with shredded cabbage and Japanese dressing, and miso soup with seaweed. Surprisingly, the rice was delicious. Overall, the menu and prices were attractive, but I felt like I may have picked the wrong time to visit, and personally, the cramped space with smoking allowed was tough to endure. Thank you for the meal.

I found a restaurant where you can still have lunch after 2:00 PM. Intrigued by the 500 yen lunch sign, I decided to go in. There were many lunch options to choose from, but I ended up ordering the B lunch for 600 yen. It came with yakisoba, a generous portion of rice, fried chicken, miso soup, pickled daikon, and was very filling. By registering on their LINE shop card, you can get a 50 yen discount. They accept paypay and have wifi, making it a great choice for business people and office workers.

In Sapporo City, Kita-ku, there is a restaurant called Kuishinbo Tazawa in Niyon. As usual, I climbed the steep stairs to enter the restaurant. The charm of this place is that they offer set meals for just one coin! Of course, there are other menu items that caught my eye, but this time I only had time for a one-coin meal. I ordered the sweet and sour pork set meal. I wish the portion size was a bit bigger, but oh well...haha. Thank you for the meal.

In Sapporo's Kita-ku, there is a restaurant called Kuishinbo Tazawa. It may seem a bit intimidating at first glance. You have to climb a steep staircase to enter the restaurant. Here, they offer set meals for just one coin! I ordered the Cheese Chicken Cutlet set meal. Personally, I wish it had more volume, but for one coin, I can't complain. It was delicious, and I would like to come back again. Thank you for the meal.

There is no parking lot. (There seems to be a partnership parking lot) I walked there this time. I climbed the stairs and opened the door. It's a small, cozy little shop. There are counter seats and table seats. It may not be suitable for large groups. When I sat at a table, they turned on the air conditioning for me. I'm sorry for being sweaty as I walked here! I ordered the daily special. On this day, it was pork belly and egg stir-fry, potato salad, soy sauce stir-fried eggplant, croquette, cold tofu, nikujaga, cabbage salad, rice, and miso soup. Lots of small dishes, plenty of vegetables, all for 700 yen, a reasonable price. There are various other set meals besides the daily special, so those seem good too, but it's reassuring that you can check the daily special in advance (on Tabelog or the restaurant's website). The most delicious dish was the pork belly and egg stir-fry. It had a unique seasoning that I can't replicate. What did they use to achieve that flavor...? I want to eat it again, but when will it be available again!! That's the problem (laughs). The rice was made with nanatsuboshi rice, and it was cooked to my liking, so I was satisfied. If I had to mention one thing, I wish the portions were a bit bigger... But it's only 700 yen! I enjoyed the meal, thank you.

＜July 2014＞ When I visited after a long time, I was surprised to see that the name of the restaurant had changed to "Kuishinbo Tazawa". Furthermore, the exterior had been renovated. I entered the restaurant with some hesitation, wondering if it was still a small eatery. To my relief, the familiar elderly woman and young man were still running the place. The interior had been completely refurbished, with no trace of the previous dirtiness. The seating arrangement had changed, with the counter seats reduced to 3 and table seats increased to three tables - a 6-seater, two 4-seaters. In total, there were 17 seats. It felt less cramped compared to before. The counter seats had small dividers to block the view of the cooking area. The menu had also changed. It seemed more organized and easier to read. The 500 yen set meal was still available, even after the tax increase to 8%. I ordered the chicken Karaage with tartar sauce and pork shabu-shabu set meal for 600 yen. The taste remained unchanged. Personally, I feel the tartar sauce is unnecessary for the chicken Karaage, but it goes well with the shredded cabbage side dish. The miso soup seemed instant and slightly salty. The taste and prices remained the same, and with the cleaner interior, it felt like a better deal. It would be great if they could make it non-smoking during lunchtime because the small space makes it uncomfortable when others smoke. This time, there were no other customers, so I didn't have to worry about smoke, but I wouldn't actively choose to dine there if smoking was allowed. ＜March 2010＞ The restaurant is located on the second floor of a mixed-use building on the north side of Kita 24-jo Street. The outside of the restaurant has a sign that says "kuishinbo," and the name "Kuishinbo" is only visible once you climb the stairs. The menu, as shown in the photo, is prominently displayed on the road side, so it's not difficult to find. Naturally, there is no parking lot. The nearby coin parking lots often charge 100 yen for 20 minutes, which can be quite expensive. There are some places where you can park for 100 yen for 40 minutes if you walk 3-4 minutes, but... The stairs are steep, possibly due to the old building, and the interior of the restaurant is surprisingly small. There are 6-8 counter seats surrounding the kitchen, and recently, box seats have been added on the left side of the restaurant. The interior seems to have been renovated and looks a bit cleaner. It's not a place where you linger, but it's affordable and has a wide variety of menu items, making it easy to drop by. The 500 yen set meal used to be only tonkatsu, but now there's also ginger pork set meal. The chicken Karaage set meal for 550 yen is also a good deal. When I had the tonkatsu set meal before, the tonkatsu was thin and small, so I decided to pass on it this time. I ordered the B lunch for 600 yen, which seemed to have a bit fewer side dishes than expected. It felt more suitable for women. The taste was average. In the end, it seems like you need to spend over 700 yen to get full... I'll try visiting again to investigate further.

Welcome! The bustling district is chaotic, and Tom seems to be the only one who knows that. Yes, there is a restaurant that doesn't ask "What would you like to drink?" even at night. Spa055 reviewed this place a while ago, saying that the set meal is decent. I was curious about what kind of place it is, so I went upstairs. The entrance was dimly lit, giving off a somewhat unwelcoming vibe. But I didn't mind. The owner greeted me with a raised tone and led me to a small counter and table. The place had a slightly run-down feel, but it seemed clean. I ordered what caught my eye on the outdoor sign. The owner responded with a strange tone and I waited for a bit. Then, I heard the sound of chopping. It was quiet. A Korean drama was playing on TV. An older gentleman came over and sat at a designated spot. I received my beer. I thought it was a seat for reflection! I heard the sound of frying, cutting, and opening jars. The owner served me the meal and said, "Here you go, enjoy! You can pour the ponzu sauce over the cabbage if you like." The jumbo chicken cutlet set meal arrived. It was indeed jumbo. It came with a small side dish of pickled vegetables, miso soup with seaweed, and pickled radish, along with tonkatsu sauce. It was like having a pub meal at night in a pub-like restaurant without being pressured to drink alcohol. There were many types of set meals, including daily specials. You don't have to worry about being too formal here. Such restaurants are quite rare. I dug into the crispy cutlet, which was juicy inside. The chicken was thick and tender, with a satisfying crunch from the breading. The saltiness was just right, and the flavor of the chicken was rich and delicious. It wasn't the kind of greasy, foreign chicken you often find. The "unnecessary fat" was left on, adding to the flavor. It was better than the typical fried chicken you find at pubs. The tonkatsu sauce was a bit disappointing, though. It could have been better with a little extra effort. The ponzu sauce went well with the meal. The cabbage was crunchy, and the pickled vegetables were refreshing. I was glad I ordered the jumbo size. I devoured the cutlet, feeling like crying tears of joy. These shady-looking places often serve the best food. It's affordable and convenient, starting from just a coin. The owner's peculiar way of speaking made me think he wasn't just an ordinary person. The response to my "thank you for the meal" was also strange. (I forgot what he said, haha) Thank you for the meal!

I had lunch at a diner right by Sapporo City Subway Kita 24-jo Station. This area is known as a bustling northern district of Sapporo, and the nightlife here is often associated with images of older men. Besides beef bowl and ramen shops, there are also izakayas and fancy bars with pictures of beautiful women lining the walls and higher prices. I had noticed from online reviews that there was a place like this, but the building itself seemed a bit sketchy. Even climbing the stairs, I had some doubts until I reached the door. It turned out to be a diner, welcoming me with a friendly smile from the motherly lady at the entrance. She showed me to a table, and I relaxed while checking the menu. I was initially tempted by the curry cutlet, but the daily lunch special also looked good, and the hamburger seemed appealing. I decided to go with the hamburger. The sound of sizzling from the kitchen where the owner was cooking was audible. The lunch being brought out by the younger brother looked delicious. The hamburger arrived, accompanied by sausages, croquettes, and fries on a hot plate. The hamburger was smaller than expected, but that was fine by me. I dipped my chopsticks in miso soup and tried the hamburger. It had a slightly different taste, maybe mixed with some unusual meat, but overall it was okay. The sausages were hot and tasty. The croquette, however, was surprisingly delicious, with a creamy white sauce. Everything had a gentle flavor, not the type to impress young people but more like a comforting diner meal. Influenced by the kind atmosphere of the lady serving me, I enjoyed the meal with satisfaction in both my belly and heart. Despite the slightly intimidating entrance in the Kita 24 area, it turned out to be a typical diner in the neighborhood. Overall, it was a good experience.

I skipped lunch, so I was very hungry. As I was looking at the sign, I heard a voice saying, "How about it?" I was invited to go upstairs. The restaurant was small and cozy. I thought I saw something called a "Beer Set" written on the menu. First, the beer was 300 yen. Then, I ordered a set meal for 700 yen, which came with zangi, tartar sauce, and grated pork shabu-shabu. The rice was delicious! The homemade tartar sauce went well with the zangi. The pork shabu-shabu was much tastier than the one I had at another restaurant. All of this only cost 1000 yen, so I was much more satisfied than if I had just ordered a regular "Beer Set." The beer was cheap at 300 yen, but I wouldn't mind paying a little more for a tastier one.

I came to Sapporo for my grandson's birthday. Being invited is always a pleasure. On Sunday at 10 o'clock, my grandson's study session began. I saw an opportunity and went to Ario. I found a small and inexpensive item at the "Exciting Plaza" and put it in my basket. I chose yakisoba from "Kuishinbo Tazawa". Yakisoba is a dish that doesn't leave any leftovers. There are many varieties of yakisoba, but this one was surprisingly good. It was one of the smaller items I picked up first. I knew it would be part of a bento, but I didn't expect it to be just packed like this. It's just a simple packing of fried rice and yakisoba. I usually can't reheat my bento, but I can reheat this one. The yakisoba noodles are thick and soft, which is understandable. The cabbage is delicious and the finely chopped meat is well seasoned. It's not too rich, but it has a good umami flavor. It's a soy sauce-based dish. It's a delicious yakisoba dish.

Greedy Tazawa. My name is Tazawa, lol.