When it gets hot, my symptoms worsen, as I have a designated rare disease by the government. There is no cure for my rare disease yet, but I temporarily improve when I receive "blood products" for five consecutive days. I was hospitalized five times last year for rare disease treatment. I was hospitalized for the second time this year on April 4th, but was discharged 46 days ago. However, due to worsening health, I have made a reservation for my third hospitalization this year, and will be admitted as soon as a ward becomes available. Your supportive comments are always a source of encouragement for me during hospitalization. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Moving forward, I plan to mainly post reviews of past unreveiwed content. I will limit new visits based on my health condition. "Papipupepo" is a Showa-era Western-style dining establishment where the main menu items are priced at 500 yen. There are 12 menu items priced at 500 yen and the remaining 12 items range from 700 to 880 yen. The interior of the restaurant remains in its Showa-era style, complete with a Shiba Inu and a Poodle as the store's mascots. The entrance of the store is covered with an acrylic board about 30 centimeters high, serving as a makeshift fence. Customers must step over it to enter the store. The restaurant uses fans for cooling. It is a rare and affordable Showa-era dining establishment that has become endangered in the Reiwa era. I visited the restaurant for lunch with my usual companion. The restaurant is located in the North 24th area of Sapporo, near the North 24th subway station. Please check the exact location of the restaurant on Tabelog. We visited around 12 PM on a weekday. We removed the 30-centimeter-high acrylic board at the entrance to enter. There were three customers in front of us and five customers behind us. We sat at an empty table. Both of us ordered the "Spa Cutlet Chicken" from the 500 yen menu. After a 15-minute wait, our "iron plate spa" arrived. The Spa Cutlet Chicken base was a hot iron plate spaghetti with a delicious ketchup flavor, and a small chicken cutlet with mayonnaise on top. The miso soup was warm and tasty, with spinach and fried tofu as ingredients. The price was 500 yen (tax included). The "Spa Cutlet Chicken" is a hot "iron plate spaghetti" dish. It doesn't have any ingredients due to its 500 yen price, but it has a delicious Showa-era ketchup flavor. It's a classic Western-style restaurant to have miso soup with your meal. In a world of rising prices, having a 500 yen menu as the main offering is a fantastic menu composition. On our way out, the adorable Poodle mascot came to greet us. I hope the Shiba Inu and Poodle will continue to thrive and live long. This is a perfect place for my wallet. Next time, I might try the "Pork Cutlet Bowl" from the 500 yen menu. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I had completely forgotten about this place, but I had visited it quite a while ago. I couldn't remember much because I happened to pass by and was drawn in by an elderly Shiba Inu-like dog near the entrance. I didn't check the name of the restaurant, so I don't even remember what I ate. I probably ordered something safe, but I'm not sure. I found this place on Tabelog and was interested in the slightly messy lineup of dishes, so I finally visited it this time. At that time, I had recently lost my dog to illness, and the dog at the entrance, although elderly and not particularly affectionate, had a shiny coat that was somewhat comforting. I'll stop here with my story, and now I have some time before my hair appointment, so I decided to have lunch a little early and visited this place. It seemed like it had just opened, and I was probably the first customer. As soon as I sat down, a small poodle came over and made a little noise, so I greeted it, but the owner who brought the water stopped it from coming closer (laughs). From the very reasonable 500 yen menu, I chose the "Spa Cutlet Chicken." By the time I finished ordering, more customers started coming in. Perhaps because it was a teppanyaki dish, it took a little time to be served. When the dish finally arrived, it was a bit different from the "Spa Cutlet" that locals typically imagine. It felt more like "Teppan Napolitan with Grilled Chicken." I like both, so it was okay, especially for a 500 yen lunch. The miso soup that came with it was also a nice touch. Although the portion looked small, it was surprisingly filling. The slightly burnt ketchup sauce was strangely stimulating, and it could become addictive. As I finished eating, I looked around the restaurant and saw a photo of the dog from earlier with another dog. I don't think that dog is still alive, but it was nice to see them in a memory. I was also very interested in the Cheese Baked Curry for 800 yen, so I plan to come back for that next time. Thank you for the meal.

Spa pork cutlet: 500 yen (tax included) Still cheap and delicious as always. Covered in mayonnaise, it has a junky feel, and the meat is tender and tasty. Comes with miso soup. I don't remember seeing a dog inside the restaurant before, but I spotted one this time (a well-behaved dog). There are other 500 yen lunch options, but I always end up ordering the spa pork cutlet...

★KG★ I visited this restaurant for dinner on a weekday. Located in the bustling area of North 24th Street, there is no parking available. The menu is directly displayed on the exterior wall of the restaurant, standing out with its variety of offerings. Smoking is allowed inside, and the tables seem to have a vintage charm. There are two A3-sized menus placed on each table, with one page dedicated to 500 yen menu items. Items like omurice, pork bowl, and chicken katsu are all priced at an unbelievable 500 yen each (tax included!). This place packs a punch with its incredible value. We ordered the cheese baked curry for 800 yen and the simmered hamburger set for 850 yen. Each set comes with a drink, making it a super high-cost performance deal!! It's truly surprising to find a restaurant like this in the heart of the bustling area. The cheese baked curry arrived sizzling hot, with the rice nicely burnt on the edges and fluffy in the middle, creating a delightful contrast. The melted cheese in the center was delicious. As we continued eating, we discovered an egg hidden beneath the cheese, a delightful surprise. It would have been even better with more curry sauce, but for those who prefer more rice, this balance may be perfect. The simmered hamburger also arrived piping hot, sitting in a sea of rich demi-glace sauce. The hamburger itself was tasty, but the demi-glace sauce was a perfect match for my taste. Not too sweet, not too sour, smooth and luxurious in flavor. Demi-glace sauce can often be too sweet, sour, or bitter, but I found the one at this restaurant to be easy to eat and really enjoyable. Some may be put off by the cleanliness of the restaurant or the smoking allowed inside, but for us, it was a fantastic place. We hope it continues to thrive and can't help but wish for its success. We will definitely be back!!

Spicy Chicken Cutlet with Miso Soup: 500 yen (tax included). I visited this place about 3 years ago and decided to go back. Surprisingly, despite the high cost of living, the price has remained at 500 yen. For the price, the food is decently tasty. It's like a napoletana with a cutlet on top and mayonnaise drizzled over it. It has a bit of a junk food vibe, which I personally enjoy. The only downsides are that the building is old and smoking is allowed inside, so the air quality is not the best. Also, when I went before, there was a dog inside, but I didn't see one this time. After finishing my meal, I couldn't believe that it was only 500 yen including tax. It's really affordable. If it were 700 yen, I would have rated it 3.5 stars, but at 500 yen, I give it 3.7 stars for its great value for money. Other menu items that caught my eye: Hamburger Rice Bowl: 500 yen, Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl: 500 yen, Omelette Rice: 500 yen.

I tried the Chicken Doria. I love gratin dishes, especially ones with melted cheese. The Chicken Rice was delicious with well-seasoned flavors. What surprised me was the perfectly cooked soft-boiled egg in the gratin, which I had never seen before. Plus, soft drinks like iced coffee were complimentary! When I went with two people this time, we were able to get a table, but when I tried to go with six people a month ago, even though there were seats available, we were turned away.

I found this place while looking for lunch during my business trip in Sapporo! I was lured in by the prices and the appearance of the shop, so I decided to go in! Inside the shop, there was a radio playing, and manga and magazines were available. It felt like a kind of cafe. There were various items on the menu and I had a hard time deciding, but I wanted to eat rice, noodles, and meat, so I chose the hamburger that satisfied all of those cravings. The hamburger was juicy and delicious! Thank you for the meal!

I finally visited a store that I had been curious about for a while. As soon as I entered, I was greeted by a dog, who growled at me, but was so cute! The store has been open for 33 years and the interior has a retro Showa era vibe, like a nostalgic neighborhood diner. There are many menu options that you can enjoy for just one coin! The other menu items are also reasonably priced. I had the simmered hamburger steak set. The hamburger steak was sizzling on the hot plate and had a strong but not overpowering seasoning. It was just delicious! The meat was tender and juicy. The sauce was incredibly tasty and went perfectly with the white rice. Normally, I ask for less rice, but I ended up finishing it all because it was so good. I want to eat it again! My companion had the omurice and pork bowl with chicken katsu. If you want to eat a lot, getting two items for 500 yen each might be a good idea. You can have a hearty meal for 1000 yen. The dog may not always greet you, but I hope to see it again next time. I will definitely visit again.

Today I was a lunch refugee ( ; _ ; ) It was already late and some lunch places had closed. While walking around the 24th street area, I found a restaurant with a menu written on the wall! And they had a 500 yen menu!! I decided to give it a try. Hmm, are they open? It looks like there are customers inside. The interior seemed dark, so I cautiously entered. They were indeed open! Now, I'm really hungry. Everything on the menu is 500 yen! Amazing! The menu is quite extensive. If they had a parking lot, they would definitely be very popular. Since it's heavy to eat rice at this time, I chose the chicken cutlet. It looks like it might have a good portion like Izumiya-san. And here it comes! However, compared to the menu photo, it's about 2/3 of the size. The chicken is a bit small, but it's easy to eat when cut with a fork. The ketchup pasta is tasty. The cutlet is small, but with the healthy aspect of chicken and miso soup on the side, it turned out to be a just right pasta lunch. Maybe it's run by a husband and wife? I wonder if it gets really crowded during lunch peak hours. The simmered hamburger also looked delicious. I wish they had a parking lot, I would definitely want to come back to this place. There was also a cafe called Babibu Bebo nearby. Thank you for the meal~

The traditional atmosphere, tempting menu, and unbelievably low prices make me want to try everything. The food is delicious! I will definitely be back!

I visited today because I was curious for a while. Almost all menu items are 500 yen, which is a great deal. I think the most expensive item is probably the chicken tomato stew. Even with an iced coffee, it was only 850 yen. I will definitely visit again.

Spicy fried chicken for ¥500.

Tonkatsu for ¥500 yen.

Cheap and wallet-friendly.

During a business trip to Sapporo in December 2015, I had lunch with a colleague at a Western-style restaurant called "Papipupepo" near Sapporo City Kita 24-jo Station. We happened to come across this restaurant while looking for a lunch spot in the area. I was surprised to see the menu displayed outside the restaurant, which had a variety of 500 yen dishes such as sauce chicken cutlet, hamburger rice bowl, hashed beef rice, pork rice bowl, omelette rice, lamb curry, lamb meat bowl, keema curry, pork cutlet rice bowl, and tonkatsu. Inside the restaurant, the background music playing was the local STV Radio's regional information program "Exciting Radio". Both my colleague and I chose the "Lamb Meat Bowl (500 yen)". The lamb meat bowl (served with miso soup and pickles) had more volume than I expected. It consisted of cabbage on top of rice, topped with stir-fried lamb meat and other ingredients such as onions. It was sprinkled with white sesame seeds on top. The flavor was a bit strong, but quite delicious! I personally enjoy the unique taste of lamb meat, so it was not a problem for me. It paired well with the white miso soup. I was pleased to find enoki mushrooms in the miso soup. The cucumber pickles were slightly sweet. The value for money was excellent! As I was about to write a review, I came across a review from a local reviewer in Hokkaido, "Kita no Momitaro".

While driving, I stopped for lunch. I was hungry, so I ordered right away. The lamb curry had a lot of meat and a nice lamb flavor. However, it seemed like there wasn't enough food, as my friend who ordered the hamburger also said it wasn't enough and ended up adding an omelette rice. The omelette rice didn't have meat inside, just ketchup rice. Overall, the flavors were strong. It wasn't until I ate half of the omelette rice that I finally felt satisfied.

I was always curious about the car parked in front of the store as I passed by. This time, my curiosity peaked, so I parked at the coin parking lot across the street and visited the restaurant. The interior of the restaurant was a bit dim, with five quaint tables lined up. The background music was a local information program playing on AM radio. On this day, I was delighted to see many 500 yen dishes on the menu, including lamb curry, omelette rice, pork bowl, and hashed beef rice all for 500 yen! On the other side of the menu, there were dishes like pork cutlet curry, simmered hamburger steak, and baked pasta, giving the impression of a high-quality Western-style restaurant. From all the options, I decided on the "Pork Cutlet Bowl (500 yen)." The kitchen emitted a pleasant smell of soy sauce and eggs mixed together. The dish arrived sooner than expected! With the first bite, I could taste the well-seasoned pork cutlet. The semi-cooked egg had a hint of miso-like sweetness, complementing the saltiness of the meat perfectly. As I continued eating, I noticed a slight richness and some clumps of rice, but for those who don't mind a strong flavor, it would be considered exquisite. The pickles were lightly pickled cabbage, and the miso soup contained fried tofu and seaweed, both slightly salty. If you can overlook the old-fashioned look of the restaurant, the high salt content, and the parking fee of 200 yen, there are plenty of satisfying dishes for 500 yen, making it a lovely place to dine. By the way, the total cost with the parking fee was 700 yen. Thank you for the meal.

Sapporo Snow Festival is currently being held, so I avoid the busy downtown area with tourists and head towards North 24th Street. Even though I live in the west, I have become quite familiar with North 24th Street. I notice that the ethnic cuisine restaurants often hold cooking classes in the evening, curry restaurants issue a lot of coupons to attract new customers, and the popular cheap Chinese restaurant always has a full house. It's fun to visit regularly and learn more about the area. I decide to try a quiet diner called "Papipupepo" in a residential area. When I enter, there are no other customers. I often prefer lesser-known hidden gem restaurants over popular ones, not because I intentionally seek them out, but simply because I enjoy them more. Looking at the menu, the prices range from 500 yen to 800 yen, and there is not a single dish that costs over 900 yen! This is the true charm of North 24th Street. I am tempted by the Keema Curry for 500 yen, but I decide to order a bottle of beer and the "Japanese-style steak" for 700 yen. The humble owner asks if I prefer chicken or pork for the steak. I find it convenient that they offer chicken or pork instead of beef, as I prefer them over beef. The chef, wearing a chef's hat, comes out and starts cooking on the hotplate. After about 10 minutes, my meal is served with rice, miso soup, pickles, and the sizzling steak on the hotplate. There is pasta on the hotplate, typical of a Western-style diner. When I take a bite of the chicken, I am surprised by the incredibly sweet sauce. I prefer the pickled vegetables as they provide a nice contrast to the sweetness. The meal comes with coffee, all for 700 yen. With a total bill of 1300 yen, I calculate that the large beer costs 600 yen. The service is decent, and I want to support this restaurant, but I hope they can improve the sweetness of the sauce and add more drink options to the menu.

The name of the restaurant is a bit unusual from the start. "Papi Pupe Popo" ... I don't understand why a Western-style restaurant would have such a naming. I haven't been there for years. This time, I didn't take any pictures, but the exterior of the restaurant is bright yellow and eye-catching. It has a strangely flashy vibe to it. Inside the restaurant, it feels a bit cluttered. There are counter seats and table seats, but even during lunchtime, there wasn't a single customer. I settled in at a seat by the window. After a while, I heard some rustling noises. Then, a wobbly Shiba Inu with shaky legs appeared... I remembered why I stopped going to this restaurant. This dog was the reason. If I go to eat on a relaxed day off, I might find the dog cute. But when I enter the restaurant in a suit during work and see a Shiba Inu wandering around, it's a bit... unsettling. If the dog comes close, its fur might stick to my pants, and I wonder how appropriate it is for a restaurant to have a dog roaming around, especially when serving food. The dog seems quite old, with unsteady legs, sitting quietly under the table. Now, the menu is quite extensive. There were over a dozen options for the 500 yen lunch alone. The Hamburg lunch was also reasonably priced at 680 yen. Today, I ordered the Katsudon for 500 yen. The atmosphere of the restaurant didn't quite suit me, but the Katsudon itself was delicious. The breading had a fragrant lard aroma and a crispy texture. The amount of meat was sufficient considering the price. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it seemed to be the standard seasoning in Hokkaido. The miso soup had minced clams and enoki mushrooms in it. It had a good dashi base and was well-prepared. The pickles were not the usual garish cucumber pickles but a simple pickled Chinese cabbage, which was tasty. The price of 500 yen is unbelievably cheap. There is another restaurant in Kita 24-jo that serves delicious tonkatsu, but they raised their prices last year, and a Katsudon alone costs 550 yen. Adding miso soup makes it even more expensive. Of course, their miso soup uses instant dashi, so the taste is not as good. In addition, they also offer an Omu-rice for 500 yen, which is hard to believe. If the atmosphere of the restaurant suits your taste, you will definitely become a regular customer. Another thing that caught my attention is their website design. They seem to be experimenting quite a bit, with some hidden links (laughs). The most surprising thing is that they use YouTube for menu introductions. I thought they would showcase something in a video, but it's just a slideshow of menu photos. I wish they would present the menu in a more straightforward manner. By the way, if you promote the restaurant online and provide the URL, they offer a drink service. I'm not particularly impressed by this kind of approach though. Nevertheless, Kita 24-jo is a treasure trove of 500 yen lunches. This is the third restaurant, and all of them have high-quality food. I plan to wander around the Kita 24-jo area again in search of affordable lunches next time.