masa_41910 ②
[2022, Hokkaido Series ⑥] In Sapporo, the soul food is soup curry. I had been searching for a good place to try it. Then, a relative told me, "There's a really delicious soup curry restaurant near my workplace." I looked it up and found out that it's listed in the top 100 on Tabelog. It's true that it's better to have a relative nearby than a stranger far away, right? (Of course...) I headed to "Curry no Furano-ya" in Asahikawa, a popular restaurant known for its curry in Furano. The interior was clean and had a calming atmosphere, indicating it's a good place. The menu featured two types of curry, "Soup Curry" and "Rou Curry," and I chose the soup curry I was looking for. The spiciness level starts from 1 and goes up to 10 for free. Anything higher incurs an additional charge. Even at level 10, the menu warns that it's "Big Eruption! Super Spicy," so I decided to start with that. And of course, I went for the large rice portion (300g) since it's free. As always, I ordered a draft beer. After about a 10-minute wait, the "Soft Bone-in Chicken Soup Curry (1,180 yen)" arrived. The plate was filled with delicious-looking soup curry and rice. How did it taste? Oh, it was incredibly delicious! The rich spiciness of the soup curry was irresistible. The bone-in chicken was easy to remove from the bone with a spoon, making it easy to eat and full of flavor. The Hokkaido vegetables were fresh and vibrant. The rice, cooked with turmeric for liver health, was perfect when soaked in the soup. Ah, I had soup curry for the first time, and I should have known about it sooner! (laughs) The level 10 spiciness wasn't too intense at first, but it gradually built up. It wasn't sweat-inducing, so maybe I could handle something spicier? But the most important thing is to enjoy the delicious food! I've tried various types of curry like Indian, Japanese, and Western, but personally, Furano-ya's soup curry was the most impressive. I'm grateful to have been able to enjoy this soup curry made in Furano, Hokkaido, at a restaurant in Sapporo. I was completely satisfied with this amazing and delightful soup curry. Thank you for the wonderful meal.