I walked to the restaurant at the roadside station to have lunch. Even on weekdays, it gets crowded during the day, so it's extremely crowded on weekends. When I arrived at the entrance of the building, there was already a line forming inside, and a staff member holding a sign saying "end of the line" was standing near the entrance. I was feeling frustrated, thinking that I wouldn't be able to visit each store without waiting in line, but it turned out that the line was for the popular strawberry sweets shop. The food court seats were almost full, so it's crucial to secure a seat if you plan to eat there. However, the restaurant I wanted to visit was a standalone shop, so I was lucky. There were two groups of waiting customers on the waiting list, but with only two groups, the wait didn't seem too long, so I filled out the form and waited. By the way, you can choose between indoor and terrace seats. After about 10 minutes, I was seated inside. This place used to be operated by a certain store until March of this year. Yes, that store that commented on the news that they were "forced out even though they did nothing wrong." The interior of the store remained the same, and it seems that the kitchen layout also remained unchanged. Orders were placed using a web order system on a smartphone, but staff members assist customers who do not have a smartphone. Since I had already decided what I wanted to eat while waiting outside, I ordered the Shiretoko chicken cutlet plate (with rice) for myself, and my wife ordered the salmon cutlet and Hokkaido fresh cheese tomato pasta. The chicken cutlet plate that came out was accompanied by a cup of soup, which had a flavor similar to minestrone and was delicious. The chicken cutlet came with demi-glace sauce, but while I eat tonkatsu with sauce, I prefer to eat chicken cutlet with soy sauce. However, there were no condiments on the table, so when I asked the staff if there was any salt, they brought me salt and black pepper. Then my wife wanted to put salt on her pasta, so I handed it to her, but no matter how much she shook it, no salt came out. So I asked the staff to bring a different salt, but it seems that the salt was hard to pour because they were using coarse salt. However, it is common sense that the design of such tools is important not only for the appearance but also for ease of use. First, I tried the chicken without adding anything, and the slightly firm, crispy coating was to my liking. Just like tempura tastes better with salt, I felt that this chicken cutlet was also tastier with salt, so I sprinkled some coarse salt and took a big bite, "Oh, just as I expected, delicious!" The thin chicken cutlet was crispy and light, with the deliciousness of the coating enveloping the chicken, giving it a snack-like deliciousness. My wife's pasta lacked saltiness, so the tomato sauce that could have been delicious ended up being a bit bland. My wife, who prefers mild flavors, believes that if you're going to season something, you should do it properly, otherwise it will be mediocre. I wish them continued success in the future.

It was a sunny day, perfect for a drive, so I decided to visit the newly renovated Salmon Park Chitose Road Station! I was debating between having lunch at this road station, the famous curry ramen shop, or the curry at the road station in Eniwa, depending on the time. In the end, I chose to eat here. When I looked at the menu, there was a variety of options, including soup curry, which I decided to order. My partner had the grilled beef bowl set. What's great is that you can dine with your dog on the outdoor terrace! Isn't that nice!? Since the place had just opened, the staff were a bit inexperienced, but we had a delicious meal outside. The soup curry was mildly spicy but well-seasoned. I thought the chicken could have been a bit more tender, but it was still good considering the cost. The grilled beef bowl set was also delicious. There are many food options to choose from within the newly renovated Salmon Park Chitose Road Station, but I would definitely want to come back to this place!

Today's brunch at Salmon Park in Chitose City, at the grill restaurant "Salmon King." I had the "Shiretoko chicken cutlet plate," freshly fried and crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, and very satisfying in portion size. The soup was delicious but the portion was small. The pasta next door looked really good. Thank you for the meal - I will definitely come back, next time to try the pasta!

I visited the newly renovated Salmon Park. It was packed even though it was a weekday morning. I had to park at a nearby park and walk. The food court was bustling with people and there was a long line at the bakery. I found a seat here as it seemed less crowded. Since I was dining alone, I was seated at the counter. I placed my order using a QR code and got my own water. I ordered the chicken cutlet plate. The cutlet was thin and the rice was so-so. It wasn't bad, but the cooking method or if it was pre-made was questionable. Next time, when it's less busy, I might come back to try the pasta and desserts.

I ran 20 minutes from the planting site and arrived at the restaurant at 11:40. The seats were available but there were 5 chairs for waiting customers with names written on them, and no one was sitting. The staff called out the names of the customers waiting, but there was no one there. The previous customer who had left and returned complained to the staff that their turn had been skipped. The staff were all very friendly. You have to get your own water and order with your smartphone. I ordered the half grilled Shiretoko chicken with set B (rice, salad, soup) with a choice of 4 sauces, and I chose the King sauce. The food arrived in less than 10 minutes. The chicken was delicious with the sauce, and the roasted onions and buttered potatoes were also tasty. Even though the chicken was only 120g, I was satisfied with the lunch for 1067 yen! Half grilled Shiretoko chicken: 638 yen, Set B: 429 yen. Thank you for the meal! (^^)v

On the opening day, I entered the store. After eating ramen, oyakodon, and seafood bowl at the 6th store on the right side of the building, I was already full and didn't need more food. But since it was a restaurant, I decided to order something. I chose the King Salad with Button Shrimp and Fresh Fish Marinade for 1,180 yen (tax included 1,298 yen) and the drink bar for 410 yen. They've replaced all the tenants with new connections. "Fresh fish" refers to fresh seafood for consumption, which should be delicious as sashimi. They don't use frozen peeled shrimp or old sliced seafood! Looking at the menu, I think steaks and hamburgers are cheap. Even if you have preferences for taste, you can't complain at this price. At the drink bar, I had too much to drink - oolong tea, bay leaf + carbonated water, bay leaf, and 2 iced cafe au laits. I had to go to the bathroom a lot because of that.