In the Zenzaka area, many restaurants tend to close for winter. Even three shops next to LARZ along the national highway are no exception. I was waiting for the reopening of Kimagure Shokudo, but when it finally opened, the sign had changed to "Americana" and Kimagure Shokudo was gone. So, I ended up going to Americana instead. This place serves 1-pound steaks and curry. It was my first visit. They have a terrace and a lodge where dogs are welcome, so you can dine with your furry friends. I saw on social media that they had renewed their menu this season, so I was curious. However, the menu seemed to have fewer options than before. I wanted to try the hamburger, so it was disappointing. I ordered the large size Omurice curry with extra spiciness (950 yen + tax) and it was served in less than 10 minutes. The wobbly omelette looked delicious. The curry was quite spicy, as expected from the extra spiciness, but it had a pleasant heat. It was rich with plenty of beef tendons. Eating the thin omelette skin, rice, and curry together was very satisfying. It was much more delicious than I had anticipated. I wish I had come sooner. The portion size of the large was just right for me, and I was very satisfied. Thank you for the meal. This was my 35th curry dish of the year.

I visited an Americana restaurant located in Zenibako on Route 5. The interior of the restaurant has an American feel, just as its name suggests. The menu includes steak, hamburgers, and even curry. I came to eat steak, so I decided to try the 1-pound steak. It took about 15 minutes to arrive. I was expecting a steak, but it turned out to be a cut steak. The sauce, made with coarsely chopped onions, complemented the meat well, but the steak itself was tender and cooked to medium, which was not my preference. I would have preferred it to be a bit more rare. I wonder if the fact that it was a cut steak was due to the timing of when it was served.

My computer broke down, but some of the data was recovered. Finally, I am able to upload some photos. It seems that there is a high possibility of virus infection, possibly during a major earthquake. Since it is not a complete recovery, there may still be limitations in reviewing. I just wanted to let you know that this is not due to hospitalization. I will gradually start liking and commenting as soon as possible. "Americana" is a restaurant located in the Zenihama area of Otaru City. It is a steak and curry restaurant. I visited for lunch with my usual companion as we had some business in the Zenihama area of Otaru City. This restaurant is located along National Route 5, Orolo Line in Otaru City, Hokkaido. Please check the exact location on Tabelog. It is connected to the popular "Aisu no Ie" like a row house. The kitchen and staff are shared between the two. Customers cannot enter the neighboring restaurant without stepping outside first. The interior of the restaurant is designed with Coca-Cola posters and other Coca-Cola merchandise, giving it an American feel. It's a bit of a delight for Coca-Cola enthusiasts. There are table seats and counter seats, and we sat at the counter. From the menu, I ordered the "Katsu Curry 300g for 1100 yen." The 300g refers to the amount of rice. For meals over 1000 yen, you get a "soda water" as a service with a Tabelog coupon. I chose the "melon soda." After waiting for 15 minutes, the "Katsu Curry 300g" was served with the melon soda. - Katsu Curry 300g: The base is beef curry, which is served in a nostalgic curry pot. It's a beef curry with a stewed flavor, with quite a bit of beef that looks like steak trimmings. The spiciness is moderate. The katsu is deep-fried, and the meat is quite thick and tender. - Soda Water: A service with meals over 1000 yen with a Tabelog coupon. At the bottom of the glass, there is melon syrup. It's a slightly unusual style where you mix it before drinking. The "Katsu Curry" katsu is piping hot. The beef curry roux has a good flavor. The curry pot is a nice touch. The "soda water" is very intriguing with its unique style. It's a style I've never seen before. Originally, Coca-Cola was served as a soda fountain drink at American pharmacies. Initially, it was sold by mixing syrup with water. One day, the pharmacy owner accidentally mixed it with carbonated water. It became popular and led to what it is today. If the "soda water" was consciously inspired by the original Coca-Cola style, it's quite impressive. It makes you wonder if they paid that much attention to detail with the "soda water" or if it was just a mistake (laughs). It's really intriguing. Next time, I might try the steak. It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

I can't believe there was such a hidden gem in Katsurao! The steak was delicious!! The omurice was also delicious! However, the table was a bit sticky with oil, which was a bit of a concern~w

Hearty and satisfying!

On the first day of my trip to Hokkaido, I stayed near Otaru and visited this restaurant. I ordered the Americana steak, shrimp fried rice, and hamburger curry. The food arrived in about 20 minutes. The steak was a 1-pound cut, so it looked quite substantial with thick slices and cooked rare. The sauce had finely chopped onions and a seafood broth flavor, which was delicious. The shrimp in the fried rice was large and firm, and the rice was nicely separated. The hamburger curry had a sweetness from the onions that brought out a good umami flavor.

I visited for a late lunch on a weekend in August 2017. They have terrace seating as well as a shared indoor space with Kimagure Senhaku Shokudo. The menu is also shared between the two. I ordered the 1-pound T-bone steak for 2,300 yen, which I thought was reasonable. I also added a salad from the Kimagure Shokudo menu. They didn't ask me how I wanted my steak cooked. The T-bone steak arrived relatively quickly. It might be because the steak is on the thinner side that it cooks quickly. There is some umami flavor around the bone, but it was too salty and overcooked in the middle, making some parts dry. I understand now why it was priced the way it was.

In August 2017, I visited a restaurant along the national highway near Zenihama. I had tried their steak and garlic rice at this year's "Otaru Tide Festival" and found them surprisingly delicious, so I decided to visit the actual restaurant. The steak here is made from American beef and is quite affordable. I tried the T-bone steak (2,300 yen) which was about 1 pound in weight. It was easy to eat, but the cooking was a bit too well done for my taste, and the flavor of the meat was a bit lacking. The Kalbi steak (1,350 yen) was 300g and had more lean meat than expected. It was tender and suitable for children, but I found the one I had at the festival to be tastier. We also shared the garlic rice with a fried egg on top (500 yen), which was a bit softer and lightly seasoned compared to the one at the festival. Adding steak sauce improved the taste. The omelette rice (850 yen) with beef tendons and homemade demi-glace sauce had a well-cooked omelette, but the flavor was average. The 390 yen draft beer was a good deal, but I couldn't figure out why the food tasted better at the festival. Maybe it was because the atmosphere and staff were different? Overall, the prices were reasonable, but I didn't feel completely satisfied after finishing the meal.

I had meat! On my way from Otaru to Sapporo, I remembered a restaurant I wanted to try and decided to search for it without taking the highway, using the navigation system. I accidentally passed by it once, but eventually arrived safely. Since I was there, I ordered a pound of chuck flap tail and 300 grams of garlic rice. I was a bit worried about whether I could handle it all. The garlic rice arrived first, and it was delicious on its own. But I was more concerned about the meat that was yet to come. When the steak arrived, it was as thick as a sushi roll, about 800 grams in total. I was unsure if I could finish it, but it was not too fatty, so it wasn't too heavy. I managed to finish it all, feeling quite full and satisfied. After having such amazing meat, I feel like I won't be satisfied with chain steak restaurants anymore. Having steak for lunch made me happy. Thank you for the meal.

My wife and I went on a Saturday night. The place was small but we were seated right away. The beer was cheap, around 390 yen I think. I couldn't help but have another. When I mentioned how cheap the beer was, the waitress laughed. As for the food, I had a 1-pound ribeye steak and my wife had a hamburger. We also shared garlic rice. The steak wasn't as big as I expected, only 3 pieces of meat, but the taste was great. It's always nice to savor a good piece of meat. My wife enjoyed her juicy hamburger as well. The garlic rice was delicious too. I would love to come back and try the pork loin steak next time. It would be even better if the restaurant was a bit bigger.

Welcome.---------- June 2016 ----------Along the R5, there is a random cafeteria called "Kimagure Shokudo", just like "Aisu no Ie" and the same row house as "Kimagure Shokudo" at the entrance. Hello, "Welcome!" The hall staff at Kimagure Shokudo are accustomed to serving customers, and the male staff in the kitchen are also the owners of Kimagure Shokudo. The hall staff, wearing a mini skirt and a waist apron, is sexy in a non-age-specific way. Before ordering, it's nice to sit down first. When the weather is nice, eating outside is a real pleasure. You can order the menu items from Kimagure Shokudo, but let's go with the American style as the restaurant name suggests: "Steak, Curry, Hamburg" with various toppings. The portion size of the curry is substantial. The seat we sat in is on the kitchen side, with the window open, so you can see the meat being grilled, which creates a nice atmosphere. When you are outside, there are a lot of Harley bikes, even more than cars. It's truly a legitimate place to eat. You can get a coupon on Tabelog for orders over 1000 yen. Blue American! The Blue Hawaii syrup and carbonated drink are refreshing. The 300g Chuck Steak is here! Chuck steak is good enough for a pound, but leave it to the meat lovers. Especially 10-48, with curry, right? By the way, rice is charged separately. The medium-rare chuck steak is tender and chewy, with a good bite. It's chuck steak, but it's a rich red meat. The onion sauce has a sweet and salty taste that definitely goes well with the rice. The 300g without rice is easy, but adding rice gives a sense of satisfaction. After eating, the desserts here are good, but how about a soft-serve ice cream next door? That's the flow of this row house. Thank you for the meal.

It was around 2 pm on Sunday afternoon when I went, and it was quite crowded. We had to wait a bit for a table to be cleaned, but we were seated quickly. There were still several groups of people waiting when we arrived. My husband and I ordered a T-bone steak, garlic rice (300g), and drinks, which arrived in about 10 minutes. It had been a while since we had American steak, and we were satisfied with the meal. I felt like I could have eaten a bit more, but having another meat dish would have been too much for us in our 40s. We also had to have ice cream for dessert and buy corn at the farmers market next door. The parking lot was full, with several cars waiting in line.

The meat is mostly lean and lacks a bit of a steak-like texture, which is disappointing. The hamburger is more expensive but I'll give it a try next time!