グルメハンター・酔いどれ天使
Located at 17-2-18 Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, this Western-style restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the Berkeley 201 building, right near Nishi 18-chome subway station on the Tozai Line. I have visited twice before, but both times it was closed. According to Tabelog, it is closed on Sundays, and when I went on a Monday, it was closed as well. It seems like the menu prices listed on Tabelog have also increased, so be aware of that. There are stairs leading up to the 2nd floor of the building. The restaurant opens at 11:30, and when I arrived a bit early, I saw a female staff member putting out the menu board. I went inside and saw an older lady already seated. The atmosphere inside was calm, with a bistro, Western-style, and cafe vibe. The kitchen was at the back, so I couldn't see inside. There were 3 counter seats in front of the bar space that extended from the kitchen, as well as several table seats and a private room-like area. By around noon, the place was almost full, with groups of three women, an older couple, and two young men who looked like students. It seems to be run by a couple. I ordered the following: - Kogame Omelette Rice (1200 yen) - Crab Cream Croquette (400 yen) - Ginger Ale (150 yen) The lunch price includes a drink, so I opted for the Ginger Ale, which was poured from a plastic bottle. It was a good deal for the price. The Omelette Rice arrived first, served on a white plate with a generous amount of demiglace sauce. The dark demiglace was rich and slightly bitter, with a roasted depth of flavor. The fluffy omelette contained chicken rice, which was stir-fried to a nice texture without being too ketchupy. It was light and not too heavy. The side salad of shredded cabbage with homemade dressing was delicious. The Crab Cream Croquette was small but packed with crab meat and a rich bechamel sauce. It would have been nice if it was a bit bigger and came with some sauce. I am interested in trying other items on the menu like Pork Cutlet Curry, Doria, Cheese Hamburg, and more. Overall, I think it would be a good place for dinner as well.