I learned about it from kimumiyu's post. The name "Granma" immediately reminded me of the "Sansai cuisine Granma" in Shiraoi, but when I saw the familiar illustration of Shiraoi Granma on the flyer, I quickly realized that there was some connection. However, the official website and Instagram of the restaurant do not provide any detailed information. I was curious about the relationship between the two, but since they only open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, and there are no posts on their official Instagram showing that they are open, I wondered if they were still in business. The owner's main job is a carpenter, so there is a possibility that they may have stopped. I suddenly remembered that it was the 2nd Saturday when I looked at the calendar, so I decided to call and confirm. Although the phone rang, there was no answer, so I gave up. However, about 5 minutes later, the restaurant called me back. They confirmed that they were open, so I told them that my friend and I would visit around 12:00. The restaurant is located in a residential area, and I easily found it because there was a signboard. However, I couldn't see the parking lot that was supposed to accommodate four cars. Since it was too much trouble to search for it, we parked in a safe place and walked to the restaurant. We took off our shoes at the entrance and went upstairs, where the previous customers had already informed the owner that we had arrived. Inside the restaurant, there were only counter seats facing the kitchen and a large table for eight people in the center. The previous customers were two young men and one elderly woman in their 70s, and they seemed to be regulars. The menu consisted of two items, Granma set meal and Chinese herbal curry, and the set meal used homegrown vegetables, with the menu being decided in the morning as they use freshly picked vegetables. We chose the Granma set meal, and when it arrived, it looked delicious. The leafy vegetables were juicy and tasty, and when I took a bite of the turnip in the small dish, I exclaimed, "Wow, this turnip is delicious!" The stew had a thick texture and a mild seasoning with depth, making it delicious. Although it was a vegetable-centered menu, the vegetables were so delicious that I had no complaints. When I was a child, I would have hated this menu, but now in my 60s, it's a delicious menu. The male owner said that he had visited the "Sansai cuisine Granma" in Shiraoi three years ago for work and had become a fan of it, and he hit it off with the owner. The original Shiraoi Granma was run by an elderly woman, but now it is run by a young man, and there are both elderly and young staff members in the kitchen. Since they cannot visit often, the owner started the restaurant himself (laughs). The restaurant is located in the owner's family home, and the cooking is done by the owner's mother, who was delighted when we praised the delicious turnip. My wife, who was taught how to make it, is very motivated. When about 20 customers visited, the cooking staff, the owner's mother, was very busy, and they don't put much effort into advertising. It is a precious restaurant where you can enjoy the taste of a typical home-cooked meal that you cannot find in ordinary restaurants, and I hope they continue to run it for a long time.

I found out about this place on a local information website and decided to visit alone for the first time. Today's special at Grandma's Set (Christmas Special) includes a drink and dessert for 1,500 yen. I had seen it on the website and was planning to go there, but it was removed from the site and I didn't have the address saved, so I gave up. However, I happened to come across it on Instagram and finally made it to the restaurant. It is located in a residential area in Ebetsu and is only open on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. You have to take off your shoes before entering. There is only one meal option, which is decided by the ladies who run the place. On the day of my visit, they served "Mixed sushi with new salmon from Rausu and various vegetables." They also mentioned that they might have curry on other days. The dish was prepared by the elderly ladies using fresh salmon purchased directly from fishermen in Rausu and vegetables from their own garden. The average age of the ladies is quite high. The meal included mixed rice with salmon, juicy and crispy fried chicken, delicious pumpkin croquettes, salad, pickles, somen noodle soup, pickled radish, and hot pizza-style potatoes on a separate plate. Since it was Christmas Eve, dessert was Stollen, which was sweet and tasty. The drink options included coffee, cafe au lait, and homemade sudachi and plum syrups, which were unique. You can also order drinks separately. They also offer an ohagi set with a drink for 500 yen, which includes four flavors: Keema curry, sweet red bean paste, shiitake mushroom, and kinpira. The male owner was friendly, and there were also students present. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and despite the generous portions, I was able to enjoy the meal without feeling too full. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal!