Last time I had miso simmered mackerel and it was delicious, so this time I had the tripe stew set meal. It was not at all fishy, and the texture and seasoning were great, just the taste I love. It was Friday, and the staff's wish for a "good weekend" made me really happy.

This is a restaurant located in the Ryokuen Building next to the prefectural office. It was my first time using this restaurant, and during lunchtime, it was packed with nearby office workers. Some lunch menu items like the Hormone Set were sold out, so I opted for the Miso-Stewed Mackerel Set. The mackerel stew served was perfectly shaped, firm, and looked so appetizing that I couldn't wait to dig in. The taste exceeded my expectations! The balance of fish and seasoning was excellent, and I finished the rice so quickly that I had to ask for seconds! Next time, I would like to try their banquet menu for a night out!

The intended restaurant was closed, so I casually went to the same store on the same floor. It was around 70% full on a weekday at 12:15. The restaurant had a counter, tables, and tatami seating, and smoking was allowed in a designated area. I ordered the "Nix Fly set meal (780 yen)" which included fried horse mackerel and minced cutlet. The rice portion was not specified, so I assumed it was a medium size. Salad was all-you-can-eat, with a large bowl of cabbage placed on a central table. The set came in about 10 minutes, with two pieces of fried horse mackerel and one minced cutlet. They seemed like commercially frozen fries, similar to those in bento boxes. Overall, the food was somewhat disappointing, especially considering the price. However, the restaurant was quite busy, probably because it was comfortable for smokers. Although I used to be a smoker in the past, I am now a non-smoker, so I can understand the appeal. As I left, I was greeted with "Thank you. Have a great weekend," which was a nice touch. But I don't think I will be returning to this restaurant.

On a certain weekday, I had lunch at a izakaya restaurant located in the basement of the Midori Enn-dai Building in Chuo-ku, North 3rd Street, West 7th Street. The restaurant has a spacious interior with a counter, tables, and many raised seating areas, and it seems lively at night. The background music is the news on TV before noon. From the menu that day, there were many enticing options, and I decided to indulge in the "ginger pork set meal (750 yen)." Oh, it turns out you can choose the amount of side dishes for the set meal, with options like normal, double, triple, full, and the MAX Yakuman (2150 yen), which surprised me with the variety. The dish is ready. I take a bite... Wow, the thinly sliced pork loin is plentiful with five pieces, and the meat is tender and flavorful even after some time. The sauce is light with a nice touch of ginger, and the red specks might be chili peppers? Not too spicy, but a gentle umami flavor that goes well with the rice. Other sides include typical izakaya fare like dried daikon radish, pickles, miso soup with wakame seaweed and green onions, and freshly cooked rice. I couldn't help but imagine that even just in this basement, there are several competing restaurants, all striving to offer delicious meals at reasonable prices to survive, which I am grateful for as a customer to enjoy a satisfying lunch. Thank you for the meal.

Sapporo Station area. Green Garden Building, second stop❗️This place also has a calm atmosphere. I like this kind of vibe~♫ It's bustling with government workers and businessmen during lunchtime. All the restaurants around here have long lines. At night, it's a more relaxed drinking atmosphere^_^ We'll go for the set menu. Yoi no Tsuki Set 1,500 yen excluding tax (surprise plate, appetizer, 2 drinks) Stew Set 1,500 yen excluding tax (stew, appetizer, 2 drinks) There are four of us, so let's get two sets each! I hope they give us a generous portion as a bonus? The master is a really nice person^_^ I enjoyed munching on the plentiful potatoes! The generous amount of butter is much appreciated^_^ The simmered tripe has a gentle flavor, and the tripe is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the tofu is also good. I could even drink the broth! The salt-dressed chicken has a strong salt and pepper flavor, so I ate it with shredded cabbage. Time is running out, so let's move on to the next place‼️Thank you for the meal^_^

2020/3, I went to a drinking party at Midori-en Building on the same floor as the first party. The interior of the place was quite spacious, with a counter and tables where about 100 people can fit if it's reserved. To help out, once things calmed down, someone please organize a party haha. They offer two sets (no time limit): a stew set for 1500 yen with 2 drinks, appetizers, and stew, and the Yoi no Tsuki set with 2 drinks, appetizers, and a plate for 4 people. Since we were 4, we ordered 2 of each set and they served it on one plate so we could all share. The drinks were served in cute little barrel-shaped glasses! I want some for my home. First, we got the Yoi no Tsuki set surprise plate with edamame, fried potatoes, and salt-grilled chicken, which was quite a generous portion for 2 people. The fried potatoes were loaded with butter! The flavorful salt-grilled chicken is best eaten with the vegetables. The stew set had "Motsu Nabe," but I'm not a fan of motsu, so I just had the tofu and broth, which had great seasoning. The owner, who runs the place alone, is very efficient! By the way, there was something interesting on the menu... "Kitty Rice." I wonder what that is? *This visit was 1.5 months ago. Now I'm holed up at home... haven't been out for 4 days haha. Thanks for the meal!

After leaving the first shop on the Midori En Building Tour, we moved to the neighboring shop, which was quite spacious. We were told we could sit anywhere, so we chose a table seat. We ordered the simmered set and the Yoi no Tsuki set, and they adjusted it for the number of people. What a wonderful service! First, we had a highball, which I believe was Dewar's flavor. Edamame arrived, which was okay. Then came the potato fries, topped with butter, which was nice. There was a chicken salad-like dish with lots of vegetables, which was lovely. And then, the simmered dish. It was delicious and had a gentle flavor. I was impressed by the owner's manly spirit. Thank you for the feast.

Counter smoking, while the spacious seating area is non-smoking but some smoke drifts over. I was debating between black curry and ginger pork, but ended up choosing the ginger pork. There is a salad bar, but it's a bit inconvenient that chopsticks are not provided before the meal. The ginger pork set meal (small rice) for 750 yen. The sauce is unique as advertised, with a strong ginger flavor and a punch from the seasoning. The pork loin slices are a bit tough, but tasty. You can choose the size of the rice, even the small portion is sufficient. The side dish of dried daikon radish is quite sweet, which may not suit everyone's taste. The miso soup with seaweed and green onions is flavorful. The staff's service was polite and good. Thank you for the meal! This completes my conquest of all the dining establishments in the Ryokuen Building!

Pork teriyaki set meal for 700 yen. Choose from small, medium, or large rice. Salad bar is all-you-can-eat. You can double the side dishes or add more variety. My colleague ordered the tonkatsu set meal with double ginger pork for 1000 yen (large rice). The double option is cost-effective but too much for older men. The pork teriyaki has a slight spiciness but is delicious. The ginger pork I got half of was just okay.

The restaurant for the social gathering was reserved just for our group. We had a great time. The chicken karaage was delicious and had a generous portion.

Reasonable price of 700 yen.

Welcome.---------- August 2018 ----------A relatively new izakaya located at the end of the underground dining area in Midori-en Building at North 3 West 7 |o| °д°)ﾉ Galarala. The space was full by 12:30, but after 1:00 you can eat slowly. The staff will ask, "Do you smoke?" but you can smoke inside during the day. The counter seems like a good place to chat with the master, and there are 4-person tables around it. There is a raised seating area on the right side of the entrance and a line-up of shochu in front. The lunch is reasonably priced with all-you-can-eat salad. Even if they are busy, they cook after you order, which is nice from our side. I wanted the top item, but it was sold out, so I got the tonkatsu set. The fine bread crumbs made the fry crispy and light, with a firm texture and a juicy taste in the red meat. The fatty part was chewy and the oil was drained well. The sweet and rich burton sauce makes you want to drink alcohol. The wakame miso soup was lightly flavored, and the simmered hijiki in the small dish had a flavorful broth. I chose the large rice size, and it was a lot. The master is quiet, but when it came time to pay, he was polite and kind. Thank you for the meal.

Soon it will be 2 o'clock, approaching the time when I become a lunch refugee. Going down to the basement of the Ryokuson Building, I found Shoungetsu, a seasonal dining establishment. I wonder when it opened. It's a restaurant that caught my attention. Since there were other customers, I decided to go in. Many items were sold out, so I had to choose between two options. I chose the "Mochi no Ron's Fuku! Tonkatsu set" and enjoyed it. The tonkatsu was fried nicely, with no audible sizzling sound, but a faint "pipipipi" sound indicating it was ready. The cabbage portion was a bit small, but it was nice to have vegetables included. The meat of the tonkatsu was cooked well, but it felt slightly dry and lacked a crispy texture on the breading. It didn't have the same juiciness and crispiness as a specialty shop. I mostly ate it with sauce, but even when I tried soy sauce, it didn't quite work for me. The main dish was served on a plastic plate, giving off a cafeteria-style vibe, and the pickles, hijiki, and miso soup seemed pre-made. The wakame in the miso soup was slightly sweet, the green onions had a slightly tough texture, and the cabbage had a hint of bitterness. The rice seemed freshly cooked, but it didn't quite hit the mark. The counter seating was limited to 6 seats, and there were also 4-person tables and a few raised seating areas, which seemed lively for group gatherings in the evening. While the service was decent, there were some points of concern, and as the other customers left during my visit, it felt a bit pressured at the counter. Depending on the menu chosen at Shoungetsu, the impression may vary, and I wonder if its unique charm will continue to develop. I received a coupon for evening use, but the one-week validity period was a bit tight. Overall rating: 3.1 Taste: 3.0 Service: 3.1 Atmosphere: 3.0 Cost performance: 3.3 Drink: - Address: Ryokuson Building B1F, 1-1-1 Kita 3-jo Nishi 7-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Shoungetsu ☆☆☆ Preview of the next episode ☆☆☆ "Dun Dun Dun Dun"