JR Shiroishi Station South Exit, just across the pedestrian crossing. Monday, 1:30 pm. One customer already inside, no one behind. The entrance door was left open (ﾟДﾟ) Huh...? No air conditioning (^^; I was able to choose my favorite seat, and I sat alone at a table for two. I wanted to eat a Japanese-style hamburger, but it was sold out that day. I ordered the Beef Tendon Curry Set, which is 500 yen for just the dish, or 650 yen for the drink set. I asked for a little less rice. It took about 15 minutes to be served. There was a fan right in front of me, so I enjoyed the cool breeze (^^;; The curry looked simple and the spiciness was mild. The only thing with a distinct texture was the tender beef tendon that had been simmered. It's a curry that everyone would probably like, as it's not too spicy. It came with pickles of daikon radish, carrot, and edamame. Total time spent: 45 minutes. Total payment: 650 yen. Mondays are the day when the luxurious train "The Royal Express" returns to Sapporo. It was scheduled to arrive at 3 pm. I wanted to take a photo of it passing through JR Shiroishi Station after eating curry here, so I waited. The train passed through JR Shiroishi Station at 2:51 pm. However, I failed. It passed by so quickly, and I couldn't take a good picture (^^; I'll just be happy that I got to see it.

Yobel Cafe in Higashi Ward, Sapporo City, located near JR Shiroishi, is a cafe in Shiroishi Machizukuri House that offers job support. The cost performance is surprisingly good! Order: Beef Tendon Curry for 500 yen, with a small issue and a complimentary iced coffee. The luxurious curry, with tender beef tendons cooked to perfection, is quite authentic and delicious! The price is amazing! Next time, I want to try the Ankake Yakisoba! Thank you very much!

I found this shop by chance. There is parking space in front of the store. The menu includes dishes such as rice with thickened sauce, thickened sauce yakisoba, beef tendon curry, and Japanese-style hamburger, each priced at 500 yen. They also offer nabeyaki udon for 400 yen and hot sandwiches for 350 yen. You can add a drink for an extra 100 yen, with options like hot coffee for 250 yen. I ordered the thickened sauce yakisoba for 500 yen. It took a little while for it to be served. The sauce had a salty base and a loose, watery texture. The ingredients included pork, cabbage, carrots, quail eggs, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, and shrimp. The noodles were thin and lightly stir-fried. It came with pickled radish, carrots, and edamame. (April 2023)

Visited again at 1:00 pm on February 8, 2023. After having delicious curry soba, I felt like trying something different. I decided to stop by Cafe Yobel. I ordered the Japanese-style hamburger bowl for only 500 yen. It took about 7-8 minutes for the dish to be served. The hamburger was topped with a sunny-side-up egg. The texture of the hamburger was a bit too meaty for my liking. I've never been a fan of hamburgers because they tend to taste too meaty for me. However, the dish was still delicious with the rice mixed with the hamburger sauce. I might visit again in the future.

【Completely Non-Smoking】Operated by the NPO KINAHARE, a designated non-profit organization, this cafe is a supported employment continuation support facility called Yobel ^^ The shop is located a few minutes' walk from JR Shiroishi Station, on the south side of the station, along the Shiroishi Station Shopping Street Route 368 (Shiroishi Station Line) towards National Route 12 from the T-shaped intersection in front of the station, about 140m away ^^ Visited for the first time at 2:00 PM on November 21, 2022. What I thought would be a quick mini interview ended up taking almost an hour. I got pretty hungry, peckish (×ω×). So, I decided to have lunch in the JR Shiroishi Station area, which I rarely visit on weekdays. The first stop was K Ochira. I ordered the Beef Tendon Curry and the Nabeyaki Udon, both around 450 yen each, if I remember correctly. Even with two dishes, it didn't exceed 1000 yen, which was amazing ^^ It took about 10 minutes for the food to be served. I wondered if the curry was from a retort pouch, but it tasted like a properly cooked home-style curry. It seemed like they cook a lot at once and keep it in stock. The curry was well-cooked, with tender beef tendons and large chunks in it. The Nabeyaki Udon was served in a hot broth with vegetables and chicken, making the udon delicious and warming my body up (#^.^#) We ordered two servings, so we thought we might get full, but did we? To be continued...

JR Shiraishi Station area... About a 5-minute walk from the station, I visited the "Shiraishi Machizukuri House," a "support facility for workers." The spacious and bright interior with large windows had tables comfortably arranged. There were two groups of customers, three people in total, two male and female staff on the floor, and a middle-aged woman in the kitchen, who seemed to be the owner. After being served a glass of water, I read the menu, which included items like "Milk, Amazake @100, Soft drinks @200, Coffee @250, Hot sandwich @350, Shaved ice @100, Cream zenzai @350, Ice cream @200, Beef tendon curry @500, and Japanese-style hamburger rice bowl @500," among others. The cost performance was outstanding. I ordered the "Cold Shabu Udon @400." It was served in about 7 minutes, along with pickles, chopsticks, and paper napkins. The cold shabu consisted of pork, sunny lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onsen egg, and sesame dressing. I found the dressing a bit too strong, but it was served separately for adjustments. The udon seemed to be frozen, with a firm and chewy texture that went well with the sesame dressing. The pickles of radish and carrots had a good balance of acidity and sweetness, making them a perfect side dish. Overall, the quality of the meal for this price was excellent. The drink that came with the meal was only 150 yen, making it a great deal. The restaurant seemed to blend well as a relaxing spot for residents. Thank you for the meal.

On a certain weekday, I had lunch nearby and happened to come across this cafe in the JR Shiroishi Station area that I had remembered from before but had not registered. It is a cafe that supports employment. There are two parking spaces in front of the store. Inside, there is an open space with 5 tables, one sofa seat, and a corner where miscellaneous goods are displayed for sale. The background music is softly playing from the radio. On this day, the menu included rice dishes such as pilaf, fried rice, pizza, and curry, all priced at 350 yen each, as well as drinks like coffee priced similarly. I decided to try the "Hot Coffee (250 yen)" and the limited-time "Imagawayaki (100 yen)" with red bean paste instead of custard. Taking a bite... Ah, this is definitely Imagawayaki. It was well heated, with a moist texture and a good amount of red bean paste inside. Next, the coffee was great, brewed with care through a paper drip method, making it tastier than expected. It was better than many cafes or specialty shops. After the meal, I was also served rice crackers and cookies before finishing. I noticed that they have summer hours until December, but I'm not sure if they are closed during the winter. If the timing is right, I would visit again. Thank you for the meal.