I entered a shop that I had been curious about every time I passed by. The parking in front of the shop seemed to belong to a neighboring consulting company. I was directed to park in the space for 3 cars on the north side of the building and at the dentist's office on the south side. There were no other customers, and I had decided to have the Neapolitan for lunch today. As soon as I sat down, I ordered the Neapolitan for 650 yen. Above the counter inside the shop, there was a stained glass decoration featuring a jousting motif. Ashtrays were placed on other tables, indicating that smoking was allowed in the shop. There was a raised area in the back where the only TV in the shop was placed, along with a weight scale. Perhaps the shop owner uses this area as a rest area when there are no customers. Looking at the counter, even though I was the only customer, there were 3 trays prepared with salads. I waited for a while. About 30 minutes after ordering, close to 12 o'clock, the Neapolitan arrived. It came with a salad that included broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, lettuce, tomato, and even red-fleshed melon. Considering it was only 650 yen, having melon in the salad was a nice surprise. Just as I was thinking that, two customers who seemed to be regulars arrived. The shop owner asked the regulars if they were ready, and they were directed to sit at the counter. The Neapolitan had broccoli, asparagus, and sausage in it. The sausage had a high-quality taste, similar to the expensive ones at the supermarket. The pasta was overcooked and watery. Oh? The tray that was brought out with the Neapolitan seemed to be for the regular customers. Even though there were various menu items like set meals, pilaf, curry, spaghetti, noodles, light meals, and pizza, it was surprising to have the same Neapolitan dish. Maybe the shop owner prepared my order at the same time as the regulars' meals. It's common to think that they adjusted the serving time according to when the regulars arrived. The shop owner came over saying, "Excuse me," and brought grated cheese and Tabasco sauce to the regulars. I wanted to change the taste halfway through, but since I had pasta in my mouth, I couldn't respond, and the shop owner didn't come back with the cheese and sauce. I could hear the conversation between the shop owner and the regulars. Regular: "Having melon in the salad is amazing." Shop owner: "I received the melon as an offering for my father's memorial day on ◯◯ day, but when I touched it, it felt mushy." I see, they don't usually serve melon in the salad. I speculated that my order coincidentally matched the regulars' meals, and in return, they added melon to my salad, which they don't usually serve. Wait, could it be that even the sausage was delicious because it was in the regulars' style? (laughs) It seems like I visited at the wrong time and date.

I went to Cafe Alacarte Lapan for the first time! It's a coffee shop that I remember from a long time ago but had never visited before. When I entered, it was immediately clear that it was run by older ladies, including the owner. I sat at a table and ordered their original blend coffee for 400 yen. The coffee was brought to me by a customer (an older lady) sitting at the counter, which was a bit unusual but charming. It seemed like she was just stopping by on her day off. The coffee had a nice acidity to it, with a mild bitterness that made it easy to drink. They had a good selection of food on the menu, so I could see myself coming back here for breakfast. The owner, an older lady, was also very nice. Thank you Cafe Alacarte Lapan for the great experience!

This morning, I went to a cafe that opens at 10 o'clock, but they only start serving meals from 11:30. Too bad! So, I checked a recommendation from one of my followers and went to Cafe Alacarte Lapan. The place has an old-fashioned atmosphere, and it was already crowded with regulars and other customers. I ordered the Hamburg steak set for 850 yen. Despite the busy morning, the food came quickly, and it was delicious. The hamburger was made with pork mince, well kneaded, juicy, and flavorful. The salad with asparagus was also fresh and tasty. Thank you to the lady at the cafe for the lovely breakfast. I will definitely come back to try their Napolitan next time. Thank you for the meal!

I asked the store owner and visited Cafe Alacarte Lapan. It was past 1:30 pm and the tables were still not cleaned up, indicating that customers were coming and going. I ordered the ginger pork set meal for 800 yen because I wanted to eat something. While checking out the café enjoyment weekly magazine that I usually only see the headlines of in the newspaper ad section, the main dish arrived after a slight wait of about 17 minutes. The ginger pork had a good thickness and texture, and the sauce was quite tasty. There was also scrambled eggs, lettuce with sesame dressing, various vegetables, and fresh asparagus which was a nice touch. The strawberry garnish was also a nice touch for the ladies. The sesame salt rice and miso soup with seaweed and bean sprouts were served piping hot. Regular customers were ordering lighter items like toast sets. It felt like a cozy café where regulars gather, but even as a first-time visitor, I felt comfortable. Parking seemed to be fine anywhere around the store. We enjoyed the meal at this retro café. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Rapan, which I had been curious about for a while. Inside, there were antique wooden furniture and Showa-era music playing quietly, creating a nostalgic atmosphere in this traditional cafe. The owner was chatting with regular customers in a friendly manner, and it seemed like they played an important role in the local community. I ordered the meat spaghetti for 600 yen, which also came with a salad, offering good value for money. The spaghetti itself was simple and had a comforting taste. I recommend this place to those who want to enjoy the Showa-era atmosphere and have a chat with the owner.