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With a Showa retro interior, this café is perfect for enjoying a meal, whether for lunch or dinner! It has a counter that's easy for solo diners, and the warm, stylish retro atmosphere, along with delicious nostalgic menu items, offers a soothing experience. ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ I was overwhelmed by the menu choices; everything looked so good that my indecisiveness kicked in. So, I ended up ordering five items!
■ Stewed Hamburger Steak ¥1980
This new luxurious dish features stew made from Hokkaido-sourced flaxseed beef. The meat is tender and melts in your mouth, and the juicy hamburger steak is truly a supreme stewed hamburger! My first impression when I tasted it was, "What is this?!" The rich flavor of the red wine and the depth of taste, combined with the umami of beef and vegetables, created an incredibly delicious stew with meat so tender that a knife isn't needed. Plus, the fluffy hamburger blends perfectly with the stew's flavors—it's the best! Everyone, you have to try it (seriously)!
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■ Special Set ¥2100
This features a classic wrap-style omelet rice, the signature hamburger, and two large shrimp fritters, along with a salad and spaghetti napolitana—it's a mountain of food! The omelet rice alone is quite filling. My mother, who was born in the Showa era, was impressed; the eggs were fluffy yet delicate, and the ketchup rice was simple but delicious! The hamburger was, of course, delicious, and the shrimp fritters were perfectly cooked—juicy shrimp encased in a light batter. I easily finished both large fritters! With the addition of the salad and spaghetti, it felt like an incredible deal and left us fully satisfied.
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■ Strawberry Pudding à la Mode ¥880
After the delightful meal, I looked forward to the pudding! My mother was so happy, saying it reminded her of the pudding she used to have at a nearby café. Honestly, it was the best pudding I've ever had, eclipsing everything I've eaten in my life before. It had a firm texture and rich flavor, so delicious! The combination of strawberry and whipped cream just made me celebrate in bliss.
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■ Mandarin Orange Pudding à la Mode ¥880
This pudding is served with plenty of juicy canned mandarin oranges—such a perfect match! This pudding is quite substantial as well; it could easily fill me up on its own, which is great for a sweet tooth like mine!
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■ Coffee Float ¥770
A retro-style float! While there were options like melon soda and cola, I was in the mood for black coffee, so I went with that. The ice cream was sweet and creamy vanilla, and even when melted, you could enjoy the bittersweetness.
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That's all! The hamburgers, omelet rice, and puddings are all incredibly delicious, allowing you to enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of a Western-style eatery. I visited on a weekday evening, and it wasn't crowded, which might have been a stroke of luck as I could walk in without waiting! However, I've heard that lunchtime can get busy. The stewed hamburger steak is a limited-time offering, so I recommend getting there early! ❤️