There aren't many places around here to have dinner set meals at night. Even chain restaurants feel uncertain after 8 pm. The impact of the ongoing pandemic is still affecting businesses, causing them to close early. I'm in the mood for a set meal! Meat, vegetables, fish, grilled dishes, fried dishes, simmered dishes... Set meals and bento boxes are a wonderland of food variety. This place is known for its fried chicken set meal, but I've already tried that before, so I want to try something else this time. Oh, they also have pork cutlet and fillet cutlet. Hmm, what about shumai? That looks interesting too. But I feel like trying a little bit of everything! So, I've decided on the mixed fry set meal. After a short wait, it arrives with a lineup of... fillet cutlet, shrimp fry, crab claw, cream croquette, oyster fry, stir-fried pork and vegetables, menma, salad, pickles, and miso soup. There's a lot of pork on the plate this day. The fry includes shrimp and crab claws, but the fillet cutlet was a surprise. It's juicy. And to my surprise, there's oyster fry. Usually, mixed fry dishes include vegetables or salmon, but this mix is unique. It doesn't feel like a premade meal, and the coating is not too thick or the filling too sparse, so it's satisfying to eat. With plenty of sauce and tartar sauce for the fry, I enjoyed soaking them up. The salad has small but tasty roast beef, and thick menma... Overall, I was satisfied with the diverse selection of this set meal once again.

On July 3, 2023, at 8:00 PM, I visited a valuable diner in Asahikawa with a subordinate. It is open until 10:00 PM, and there is no parking lot, but there is a convenient parking lot next door for 200 yen per hour. There were two groups of customers before us and one group after us. Since it was Monday, it wasn't crowded. My subordinate had the fried chicken set meal (900 yen) with a small rice portion. I had the ginger pork set meal (1,000 yen) with a draft beer (700 yen) and appetizer (400 yen). Before starting to eat, we decided to share our dishes. The fried chicken was delicious. The ginger pork was more like a thinly sliced pork stir-fry. Personally, I prefer the thin meat. I was surprised by how delicious the rice was. It looked appetizing from the moment we arrived. They seem to use locally grown rice. The rice was so good that I ended up getting a second serving (200 yen). The total bill for the two of us was 3,000 yen. It was a delicious meal!

Night-only operating diner located at 5-chome, 4-jo street in Asahikawa City. In an area where there are many drinking establishments, it is rare to find a place where you can have a meal at night. Visited around 9 pm on this day. Had some errands in the evening and drove to the city center. Since I was driving and couldn't drink, I decided to stop by just for dinner. It had been 4 years since my last visit, and it seems like I came here last time after drinking (even had a beer here too...). There was 1 customer before me and 3 customers after me. Even though they serve alcohol, everyone seemed to be using the diner for having a meal. The most popular dish is the fried chicken set for 900 yen. Since I had it last time, I decided to try something different. Wanted to order the daily fish set, but it was sold out. Ordered the "Mixed Fry Set" for 1,200 yen instead. (By the way, if you want to eat as a side dish with alcohol, each set is 250 yen off, becoming just side dishes.) The food was served in about 10 minutes. The Mixed Fry Set included the main mixed fry (with raw vegetables), rice, soup, 2 small side dishes, and pickles. The shrimp fry was obvious, but the rest were not, so I tried poking the middle with chopsticks before eating... (laughs) Cream croquette, pork cutlet, and oyster fry lineup. There was plenty of tartar sauce to dip in, or you could eat it with the sauce on the table. Each fry was quite large, and I was satisfied. The soup was not miso soup that day, but a wakame and egg soup, and the small dishes were penne with meat sauce and simmered fish cake and konjac. It wasn't too crowded, but customers kept coming, showing that there is a high demand for diner meals in the night downtown area!

A late-night dining spot in the bustling area of Asahikawa City (Sanrokumachi). It's a rare place where you can enjoy set meals in the nighttime entertainment district. Today, I ordered the ginger pork set meal. The slightly rich seasoning, satisfying portion size, and the fact that you don't get tired of eating it are the charms of Sangoshokudo. Be sure to stop by on your way home from work or before going out for drinks!

I always wanted to visit this restaurant. However, it is only open at night, and I don't go out much at night. Finally, I was able to go there. It's a dining room that opens at 6 pm but operates from the evening. It seems like they get a lot of delivery orders through Wolt and other delivery services. The place is constantly buzzing with delivery notifications. Unfortunately, we live in a delivery-restricted area, so we couldn't order delivery. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with semi-private booths for each table. The menu offers various set meals, mostly around 1000 yen. The curry rice, available only on Wednesdays and Fridays, caught my eye. It's described as sweet but spicy, and you need to try it to understand. I'd love to try it sometime. The restaurant also offers a drink-all-you-can deal with three dishes for 3000 yen for 90 minutes. I'm not sure if that's expensive or cheap since I don't drink. The appetizer, priced at 400 yen, was a beef stew served in a chilled mug that you pour into a small bottle yourself. It was hearty and flavorful, a great appetizer option. I ordered the fried chicken set meal for 900 yen, which was advertised as 850 yen on the outside board. The set included 5 pieces of crispy fried chicken with a rich flavor. The side dishes included pickled vegetables and a unique salad with a curry flavor. The portion size was decent, and the chicken was juicy and flavorful. The chicken nanban set meal was priced at 1000 yen, but you could order just the chicken for 750 yen. The dish featured a large piece of chicken topped with homemade tartar sauce. The tartar sauce had a strong egg flavor, while the chicken itself was not heavily seasoned. Overall, the restaurant seemed busier with delivery orders than dine-in customers. It would be great if they also offered lunch service.

In November 2022, I searched on Tabelog for a dinner place in Asahikawa and found Sango Shokudo, a famous Genghis Khan restaurant nearby. When I entered, there was no one else there. I already knew what I wanted to eat, so I ordered the fried chicken set meal and a lemon sour. While waiting, I read some reviews, but none of the people I follow had been there. The lemon sour arrived, and it was really strong. It was so strong, I might get drunk. The appetizer was macaroni gratin, I think? It was quite tasty. After about a 20-minute wait, the set meal arrived. The fried chicken was freshly fried and delicious. The pieces were large and tasty, but the smell of the fried food while waiting killed my appetite. I should have ordered something else. I finished the meal and walked back to the hotel, but my whole body was filled with a strong fried chicken smell. It was the first time I experienced something like that. Thank you for the meal.

For my business trip to Hokkaido, I went to San Go Shokudo in Asahikawa for dinner, a place I had been curious about for a while. They only open for dinner, not for lunch. I went there specifically aiming for their Karaage set meal which was advertised on their signboard. I ordered the Karaage set meal for 900 yen, which was 50 yen more expensive than the signboard price, but it was fine. The Karaage set meal that was served to me had 5 large pieces of Karaage... I wondered if I could finish it all. I took a bite of the Karaage... it was hot! The juicy Karaage had plenty of meat juice, very delicious but a bit too strong for my taste. I took breaks with the side dishes, alternating between the Karaage, rice, and finishing it off with the miso soup. I repeated this cycle until I finished everything. It was a satisfying meal.

I came across a casual restaurant. Ambiance: The interior is quite spacious with many table seats. Depending on where you sit, you can watch TV or use the bookshelf. The owner may not be very friendly, but you can sense his good nature. He gives off a reliable dad-like vibe. Food: I ordered the fried chicken set. They make it after you order. The fried chicken is crispy, hot, juicy, and fluffy, making it delicious. Everything else on the plate is also tasty and well-balanced with the fried chicken. I felt happy savoring the delicious set meal. Overall: Above all, the taste was very satisfying. The cost performance is quite good, and I liked the owner's genuine attitude without trying to please customers. I usually try to keep dinner light, so it's a shame they only open at night.

I visited "Sango Shokudo" in Asahikawa for a late dinner. This restaurant is open until 5 am and is not an izakaya but a teishoku restaurant. I ordered the "Karaage Teishoku 850 yen" which was written in red at the top of the menu. The karaage was freshly fried and delicious. The crispy coating and juicy, flavorful meat were seasoned perfectly. The rice, miso soup, and side dishes were also tasty. I think it's a great deal for 850 yen. There are many other menu items I want to try, so I plan to visit again after trying the foot reflexology massage on the second floor recommended by the manager.

I wasn't really inclined to eat out in the streets, but I came across a restaurant called "San-go Shokudo" that serves meals from evening till morning. Located in Asahikawa city, 4th block (3-4 Nakadori) 5th avenue. The interior is cozy with a diner-like atmosphere. The menu is not extensive, but the variety seems sufficient. I tried the fried chicken set meal for 850 yen, which came with salad, 2 side dishes, pickles, and miso soup. The fried chicken was crispy and juicy, and all the side dishes were delicious. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and value of the meal at this late-night diner.

When you want to have a proper dinner at night, it's surprisingly hard to find a place. Especially for those who don't drink alcohol, this kind of restaurant can be convenient. Of course, it's also perfect for those who like to have rice to finish off after drinking. A waiter at a certain izakaya mentioned, "I often stop by after work." I received this information! I had been drinking and eating snacks, so I thought, "Is the dinner at this time too heavy?" and ordered a draft beer. The appetizer was "boiled green peas." (Should I finish with noodles later?) But looking at the other customers, they all seemed to be enjoying their dinner sets. It's past midnight, but I ended up ordering a dinner set! The most popular dish at this restaurant is the "fried chicken set" (850 yen including tax). Oh man, this is really delicious! The fried chicken, side dishes, miso soup, you can tell they are all carefully made. The rice is also delicious! The fried chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! The seasoning is just right too! The side dishes are two items. On this day, it was "thick fried tofu and butterbur simmered dish" and "chicken stew with cheese on top?" The miso soup is also full of ingredients! Having a dinner set at this time, I was a bit hesitant at first, but it's actually quite nice, isn't it? Using it as a dinner on days when you don't drink alcohol is also a good idea! I walk home on the night road to settle my stomach (laughs)

After work, instead of a drink, I decided to have a meal. It's so convenient to have a restaurant open from evening until late at night. I heard their fried chicken was delicious, so I was thinking of ordering a set meal. However, when I asked about it, the owner recommended the daily special set meal instead. I was a bit surprised, but I decided to go for the daily special set meal (\1,000) which happened to be pufferfish hot pot that day. The aroma was inviting, especially on a cold night like this. The broth was so tasty, and the pufferfish was incredibly tender and flavorful. It was a delightful experience, and I also enjoyed the side dishes. I was worried about feeling heavy after eating late at night, but the pufferfish hot pot was surprisingly light and satisfying. The owner mentioned they serve this dish occasionally, and I felt truly happy and content after this meal. Thank you for the wonderful dining experience tonight.

Fourth stop on the Asahikawa tour. A small izakaya located next to the famous Genghis Khan restaurant Daikokuya, where you can find it by searching for set meals. I entered the restaurant right at 6 pm when they opened. There were no other customers yet, but two people arrived right after me, both middle-aged men dining alone. It seems like people are drawn to this place for dinner sets. I started with a Black Label beer (500 yen for a small bottle), which was a bit pricey. I should have just ordered a draft beer. However, the appetizer came out quickly, so I thought it was a good deal considering it was 500 yen with the appetizer included, but no, the appetizer was actually 400 yen. It was a simmered dish of chicken, daikon, and carrots, but it was just okay, nothing special. Moving on, I ordered the fish set meal (900 yen). Today's fish was fried saury. I was expecting grilled fish or simmered fish, so I felt a bit disappointed. The saury was freshly fried, but the miso soup was lukewarm. There was also a cold rolled omelet on a small plate. It seemed like the restaurant was understaffed. Hopefully, it doesn't turn into a vicious cycle... As a service, I received the "head" of a beef bowl, which was a familiar and typical beef bowl. Thank you for the meal.

This is my first time at this restaurant♪ The fried chicken set meal comes with stew, sausage, rice, miso soup, and everything was delicious. The fried chicken was also large and I was full. And the price of 900 yen is reasonable, the location is a little away from the city center, and the atmosphere of the restaurant is also good.