・Rosu katsu don (Pork cutlet rice bowl) 580 yen (tax included) The tonkatsu (pork cutlet) is made with premium pork loin. The rosu katsu, egg, onion, and rice are all soaked in a flavorful sauce. It was a standard and classic katsudon with a nice presentation. Ordered along with the katsudon: ・Mini soba (cold) 240 yen (tax included) There are options for hot and cold soba, and I chose the cold one. The price of 240 yen is a great deal when ordered as a set with the donburi. The black soba made with soba flour from Kuromatsu and the dipping sauce had a slightly unique and interesting flavor.

Today's lunch was at "Katsuten Kitaju 14-jo Kosei-ten" in Higashi Ward. It's been a long time since I last visited. I used to go there a few times in the past. It was a grateful place where you could eat a lot for a cheap price (laughs). I decided to splurge a bit and ordered the Katsuten Don for 780 yen. It's a dream bowl where you can eat both tonkatsu and tempura. It arrived in about 5 minutes. Let's dig in! It's like eating tonkatsu with tempura sauce on a tempura bowl, but surprisingly delicious! Considering the price, the meat is decent. The tempura is like the ones you buy in a deli, but it's delicious when it's freshly fried and hot. Was the rice always this little? Maybe I should have gotten a large portion (laughs). It was cheap and delicious. Thank you for the meal. I'll definitely visit again.

This restaurant is located in Higashi Ward, Sapporo. It's 4:00 pm and I missed lunch... Many restaurants are closed for a break during this time. Chain restaurants come in handy in such situations. I ordered a mini Sapporo cutlet rice bowl and zaru soba set and it arrived in about 5 minutes! So fast! The soba noodles are frozen but surprisingly tasty. They have a nice chewy texture. Some places serve soggy noodles which are not as good. The Sapporo cutlet rice bowl has the same sauce as tempura. It was a bit salty. If the cutlet had been crispier, it might have been even better.

This shop is located in Higashi-ku, Sapporo. I have visited it several times. It is a chain store, so it is convenient for a meal around 4 pm as there is no lunch break. I ordered the super-sized pork cutlet bowl... because I was really hungry! (excuse) It comes with double the amount of pork cutlet. I am very satisfied. And all for 990 yen! It's great that it doesn't go over 1,000 yen. In recent years, prices have been rising and pork has become more expensive. I am grateful for this meal.

Located in Sapporo City, Higashi-ku, at 7-1-21 Kitaku Higashi 14-jo, along the Circular Avenue. It is situated on the same premises as the car supplies specialty store, Autobacs, with plenty of parking available. Flags flutter outside the store advertising "Tendon," "Katsudon," and "Takeout." It's noon on a weekday. The restaurant is about half full when I arrive, just managing to secure a seat. Soon after, more customers start streaming in, and the place quickly becomes packed. The clientele seems to consist of office workers, local housewives, and elderly couples. The interior is mostly square-shaped, with the kitchen space at the back. Upon entering, there are counter seats on the right side, and tables are arranged further in. This restaurant specializes in Hokkaido-style katsudon, tendon, and soba, which was completely unknown to me until now. I debated between tendon and katsudon but settled on the latter to avoid any potential disappointment. Katsudon and a mini soba were my choices. Katsudon costs 540 yen and is served promptly within 10 minutes. The appearance is appetizing, with the freshly fried tonkatsu wrapped in beaten egg. The pork is tender, easy to eat, and has no unpleasant smell. Although the rice, made from Hokkaido-grown grains, seemed a bit dry. It would have been more visually appealing if they had added some Mitsuba or green onions. The mini soba, priced at 290 yen, can be served hot or cold. It comes in a small seiro with shredded nori on top. The soba noodles are flat and slightly thick. The soba broth is quite salty, with a sharp saltiness. The POP inside the restaurant mentioned "bonito flakes, real kaeshi," but the bonito flavor was not very noticeable, and there was a lack of richness and mellowness from the kaeshi. The restaurant is completely smoke-free, with clean air. A nearby table ordered an Ebi-mashi tendon, which also looked delicious. Additionally, the restaurant offers discounted prices on their dishes three times a month on Katsuten Days, where on the 10th, katsudon is 390 yen, on the 20th, tendon is 390 yen, and on the 30th, soba is 390 yen.

On my way back from shopping, I decided to stop by Katsuten Kitaisshiki store for lunch. The restaurant is located along the Ring Road with a shared parking lot with Autobacs. You can place your order while seated. I ordered the "Mizore Hirekatsu Donburi (690 yen)" because I was craving a katsudon. The daikon radish topping was perfect! It was easy to eat and delicious. They also offer soba and tendon, so I definitely want to come back again.

I arrived a little after 12 o'clock to find only a few customers. I ordered the pork cutlet bowl and tried to check out the popular menu items, but to my surprise, the food arrived in just 1 minute! I felt something was off. I took a bite, and oh no, the coating was soggy. It must have been pre-made. For the same price, I'd much rather go to Katsuya. What a shame. I won't be coming back.

I had a katsudon with a mini soba set. Katsudon is good once in a while. Cold soba is nice in the intense heat. It was really hot outside, but I felt like eating a hearty meal with rice. The katsudon was just as I expected. The egg on top filled in the gaps nicely, and the soy sauce was just right. The soba was pretty good too. I'm so full now. Thank you for the meal.

It's Katsu Ten's day! Katsu-don and tempura-don are only 390 yen (^ ^) That's amazing! Even with miso soup, it's only 500 yen and you get change back, what's going on with prices these days, haha. I always order with less sauce as usual. I don't like the sound of clinking the bowl with chopsticks. Maybe it's because "Katsuya" opened nearby? The number of customers seems a bit low... I like the combination of katsu-don and miso soup. Miso soup is too heavy for me. Katsu-don cheaper than convenience stores! I hope they keep up the good work.

Sometimes, I feel like eating a hearty Katsudon. I couldn't decide between Seicomart's Katsudon and the freshly made one, but I chose the latter because it still had a crispy texture. Seicomart's Katsudon is also delicious, right? Looking at the menu, I also decided to try the Oyakodon. It was quite soupy. The harmony of egg and chicken in Oyakodon is the epitome of Japanese cuisine. It's a bit on the salty side, but still good. The Katsudon had thick slices of meat and was quite satisfying. A hearty Katsudon for lunch. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

The quality of the food can vary depending on the cooking staff, but today's meal was excellent. The fried cutlet was cooked perfectly, the timing of putting it on the rice, the amount of beaten egg, and the balance of sweet and savory sauce were all great. The price is reasonable for the quality. I usually visit this place when I go for car maintenance as it is located in the same parking lot. It can get crowded, especially on service days, but it's worth the wait. The service could be improved, but overall, it was a good meal. They also gave me a 100 yen discount coupon at checkout, which was a nice bonus. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

It's 11:40. Most of the customers are taxi drivers. An elderly man who loves katsudon ordered a mini zaru soba set. The katsudon rice portion was just right, not too much, which was perfect for the elderly man who didn't have breakfast. He likes the soba broth with less sweetness. The soba was truly mini and served cold, with flat noodles. If the noodles were drained a bit more, it would have been perfect. It was delicious, thank you.

In June 2019, I revisited the fuel store "Fujita Industry" in Tomakomai City, which is now known as "Fujita Corporation." Initially, they operated franchises of national chains such as "Mos Burger" and "Mister Donut." Their first self-branded restaurant was "Katuten," with the first store opening in 1996 at the Kita 14-Jo Kosei Store. At first, they focused on competing with "Katsuya" by offering dishes like "Katsudon," "Tendon," and "Kaisendon." However, they later added "soba" to their menu. I recently visited after about 10 years and tried their "Tendon" for 499 yen (excluding tax), which included 2 shrimp, fish, lotus root, and pumpkin. The price was reasonable, and the not-too-sweet sauce was pleasing. The "Miso Soup" for 79 yen (extra) with seaweed and green onions had a good dashi flavor, but the pickled plum flavor was a bit cheap. Overall, the meal was decent for a fast-food lunch, but I couldn't help comparing it to "Katsuya." While eating, I didn't feel heavy, but afterwards, I felt a bit bloated, probably due to the oil content. The total price of 630 yen was affordable, but a bit tough considering the quality. If we're talking about a "don" dish, I'd prefer "Katsuya."

I suddenly felt like eating Katsudon, and on my way back to the office, I saw a Katsudon restaurant sign. This must be fate! I was torn between this place and a nearby Gyudon restaurant, but I decided to go with Katsudon. The restaurant was promoting a festival featuring horse mackerel. I resisted the temptation and ordered the Katsudon. When it arrived, I was a bit disappointed. The Katsu looked thick at first, but it turned out to be mostly batter. The actual meat was thin and tough. Maybe I set my expectations too high.

I visited this restaurant for dinner. I remember coming here a long time ago. I forgot what I ate, but the menu is quite extensive, right? This time, I ordered the "GoGo Chicken Katsu Curry" as it caught my eye as a collaboration menu item! The food arrived quickly after I ordered. The curry had cabbage on top, but it wasn't seasoned! They didn't have any dressing on the table either! I thought about what to do and ended up mixing it with the curry. Surprisingly, it tasted good! But I would have preferred to eat it with dressing or mayonnaise. Next time I come, I want to try a regular rice bowl! Thank you for the meal٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

There is a restaurant in Higashi-ku, Sapporo. It is located on Kanko-dori with easy access to transportation. It is situated within the AutoBacs premises, so parking is never a problem. Whenever I crave katsudon, I visit this restaurant. I always find the quality to be top-notch. I ordered the katsudon and mini soba, and soon enough, it arrived. The pork cutlet was as thick as usual. The soba is made with frozen noodles, which are surprisingly delicious.

Visited on November 16, 2020! GOGO Pork Cutlet Curry for 799 yen.