Got off at the 2021.6 Dentotsu-dori tram stop and decided to try out a cafeteria near Bentley that caught my attention. I always have trouble going into a restaurant alone, but the welcoming female staff made me feel comfortable. I ordered the "daily special" and since it was already past lunchtime, the meal took a while to arrive. I was expecting a plate, but it came in a stacked bento box! The red sausages stood out, along with small slices of mackerel, simmered dish, oyakodon toppings, miso soup with plenty of seaweed, and delicious broth. The cafeteria provided a satisfying amount of food that I could enjoy without worries. Thank you for the meal!

Located in Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Minami 22 Nishi 2, facing east. Just south of the Honden-Dori station tram stop. Right across the street is the popular diner "Aji no Yoshi Ta." They have a limited menu since they just opened. They offer daily specials for soba, udon, ramen, and set meals, as well as various rice bowl dishes and curry rice. The "daily special set meal" costs 550 yen, which is quite affordable. The service is fast, and they serve the food in a bento box style with miso soup. The dishes are pre-made but diverse and well-balanced, including grilled mackerel, beef sukiyaki, simmered dishes, thick fried tofu, croquettes, and red Vienna sausages. The portion of rice is generous, and the miso soup has a strong dashi flavor. Since it's close to my workplace, I plan to try all the menu items in the future. It seems like I'll be rotating between "Yoshi Ta" and this place. Note: Current business hours are until 17:00 (as of June 2021), and they plan to extend until 20:00 starting in July. Additionally, they are planning to expand their menu in the future.

Today, I arrived at a small diner that had just opened, and as soon as I got there, I found my friends from the neighborhood already there, ready for a "shared table dining experience." The place had 2 tables and 4 counter seats, with a cozy interior. The menu was limited at the time of opening, but one item that caught my attention was the Zaru Soba for 770 yen. The daily special set meal for 550 yen was served in a bento box style, with a good balance of meat, fish, vegetables, sweet and salty flavors, colors, fried, boiled, grilled dishes, and a generous portion of rice and side dishes. The white rice, made from local Hokkaido rice, was cooked perfectly. The miso soup was also homemade and delicious. However, the portion size seemed to be just right for the target customers, and the temperature of the side dishes was a bit lukewarm, which could be improved. The operation seemed well thought out, but there was room for improvement in making the side dishes hotter and adding more variety to the flavors. The diner is located right across from a popular long-standing eatery, which could be seen as a bold move. However, having different unique qualities could lead to a synergistic effect rather than direct competition. It would be beneficial for the new diner to have a standout menu item that sets it apart from the competition. Overall, I admire the courage and spirit of the new diner and look forward to hearing about its progress and other menu offerings from local reviewers.