Karaage curry, what should you eat to get it right? After hesitating and thinking about various options, I ended up here. I bought it from the ticket machine, and the convenient system of using a number tag to avoid menu mistakes or mixing up with other customers. The numbers are not in order, and rice preference seems to be irrelevant. Overall, I hope for an improvement in taste level. The karaage was freshly fried, but the flavor and saltiness were a bit strong for my liking. The curry had a flat appearance, but the taste was like a home-style curry - not too spicy, with a hint of sweetness that could be enjoyed by both adults and children. The lunch was a bit salty, but the highlight was the bright red fukujinzuke served separately, which I thought was a good touch. Store Information: Eagle R-1 Minami 8-jo Store, Washi no Shokutaku Minami 8-jo Store, Sapporo, Chuo-ku, Minami 8-jo Nishi 12-3-25.

Inside the pachinko parlor Eagle R-1, there is a dining area where I had lunch in the middle of playing with coins. The atmosphere is like a company cafeteria, with counter seats and the option for takeout and delivery. First, I purchased a meal ticket from the vending machine. The most popular item is the ramen and mini curry set, followed by the ginger pork set and the tempura soba (udon). This time, I chose the "ginger pork set (820 yen)". I handed the meal ticket to the lady and waited for about 8 minutes for the meal to be ready. Self-service is available for water and dish cleaning. The set included four large pieces of pork and a fried egg, offering a satisfying portion. The taste was slightly sweet and homey, but the meat was tender and delicious. I also noticed other menu items like fried rice and pork cutlet curry, which I would like to try next time.

I really liked the new menu item, the rich shrimp salt ramen. I enjoyed the subtle shrimp flavor with a strong shrimp presence. The texture of the small shrimp was also good, and it was very delicious. If I had to nitpick, it would be great if we could choose the firmness of the noodles, but since it's a regular ramen shop, I'll let it slide (lol).

I had the vegetable stir-fry set meal (700 yen). The stir-fry was cooked just right, with the perfect amount of salt. It was delicious and satisfying (*´ω`*)

In April 2012, a flyer was inserted in the newspaper for a restaurant called "Washi no Shokutaku" offering all items for 80 yen each for one day only, with a limit of one meal per person. The flyer was on the back of a pachinko parlor's advertisement. Intrigued, the reviewer decided to visit the restaurant in Sapporo's Chuo Ward, Yamahana area. They arrived after 12:30 pm and found a line of over 20 people outside, as the restaurant only allowed entry from outside. Despite the cold weather, the reviewer was underdressed and had to wait outside until their companion inside the pachinko parlor received a call notifying them of their turn. Once inside, the reviewer purchased a meal ticket for 80 yen and ordered a Hirekatsu set meal, while their companion ordered a Chicken Nanban set meal. The reviewer noted that the regular prices for these meals were 780 yen and 700 yen respectively, making the 80 yen deal quite a bargain. The meals were served hot and fresh, with generous portions of rice, miso soup, and pickles. The reviewer was impressed by the quality and value of the meals, as well as the smoke-free environment and the friendly staff. They mentioned that the restaurant often offers half-price sales on days with an 8 in them, but the 80 yen deal was a special one-time offer. Overall, the reviewer was satisfied with the experience and expressed a desire to return on another discounted day.

In the middle (or rather adjacent) of Nishi-Kujo's Eagle, there are many places where you can eat without going inside, but since I didn't know where to find such a place, I ended up going inside. It had been decades since I last entered a pachinko parlor... The place was smoky, noisy, and the seats were small and uncomfortable, which is why I quit in the first place. Anyway, I finally found the restaurant I was looking for after going outside. I sat down and looked at the menu for the first time. It said "Recommended Nanban and Oyster Sauce Chicken," so I chose the latter. When I told the lady, she said, "Okay, buy a meal ticket." Oh, right, I found it near the door. I bought the ticket, got a number tag, and sat by the window. The weather was nice. The customers were mostly pachinko players, a lot of gals and guys. Anyway, after a while of waiting, my "Number 34 - Oyster Sauce Chicken Set" finally arrived. It looked quite substantial, with a whole chicken leg deep-fried in a Chinese style. The portion was good, maybe due to the "Rice Piling Plan"? The rice was served in a cute, manga-style mound in the bowl, and it came with miso soup and pickles. The chicken was hot, crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. The amount of vegetables laid out was also quite generous. I wished there was mayonnaise, though. I enjoyed the meal by adding pepper or dipping in sauce. The rice, however, seemed never-ending, packed tightly in the bowl. Maybe it was a sign of the lady's affection. It felt like she was saying, "Eat this, then go gamble and good luck." I just went home afterward. It's nice to have fancy food like oyster sauce chicken once in a while!

When I told my friend that my wife won't be home tomorrow so we'll be eating out from the morning, he suggested going to R1 for lunch. I've never heard of R1 before, but it seems to be a dining place with a pachinko parlor. We arrived at the location at 11:20, right after it opened, and went in. I'm not interested in pachinko, so I only focused on the dining area. I bought a recommended curry rice for 550 yen from the ticket machine, which seemed a bit pricey to me, but maybe it's just my bias. The curry that came on a stainless steel plate was well-cooked, and the meat was tender and not overly chewy. The slightly sweet flavor might be to cater to a wide range of tastes. As we were eating, another friend joined us and mentioned that the miso ramen here is delicious. He removed all the pork from the ramen and left more than half of the noodles uneaten. I wondered if the ramen is really that good. I decided to try the ramen or soba next time.