It's been 4 years since I last visited. The prices have only slightly increased. This place offers good value for money. The 15 different 600 yen menu options are great, but I decided to order the Mega Ginger Pork. It seems to be a limited-time offer, but the exact duration is unclear. I'm also interested in trying the yakiniku lunch. It includes 3 types of meat totaling 400 grams with a large serving of rice for only 880 yen. Maybe I'll try that next time. The service from the friendly female staff was great. The Mega Ginger Pork comes on a large plate with a generous portion of meat. The meat is indeed plentiful, so those with big appetites should go for the extra-large serving. The taste is honestly just average, lacking a distinctive flavor. I wonder if the ginger is fresh? The meat is tender. The shredded cabbage side portion is a bit small. The miso soup has too much lard, so be careful of the scalding hot temperature. Overall, for 700 yen, it's a decent meal. I'm torn between trying the yakiniku lunch or the Mega set next time. The all-you-can-eat option is also reasonably priced. Surprisingly, there was no crowd during lunchtime on the day of my visit. I wonder why? Just a coincidence?

I was hungry. But on this day, I was rejected by two places. Either they were closed when I arrived, or they were unexpectedly closed. Determined not to skip lunch if the next place was full, I headed out. Luckily, they were open. It was not crowded. I was saved! This way, I managed to avoid becoming a lunch refugee. Looking at the menu outside, I noticed that the prices had increased! It had been 10 months since I last visited. Back then, it was 550 yen. This time, it was 600 yen. Still, it's quite cheap. The last time I had yakiniku for lunch was 13 years ago. The all-you-can-eat option back then was 1080 yen. Now it's 1500 yen, I think. Even so, 600 yen is a great deal. Seafood omelette curry spaghetti and hamburger with meat sauce, both for 600 yen. For big eaters, you can have two for 1200 yen, all for 600 yen. Lunch is always 600 yen, with a few exceptions. You don't get a bill for lunch since you know the price. By the way, the extra-large portion costs 100 yen more. I thought for a moment about getting the extra-large katsudon... but decided on the regular size. The regular portion was quite generous. The katsudon was overflowing with katsu on top. The volume was overwhelming. This time, I chose katsudon because the katsu curry I had here before was very tasty. The katsu and curry were delicious back then. The katsu seemed a bit overcooked this time. The meat was slightly tough. The egg and sauce didn't fully blend, but... it was still good. Oh, there it is! I found it. Why is it here?! Now I have to look around first before I can find it! I flipped over all the katsu and found... only that one piece. Why did they put it in there?! Why just one piece?? It's annoying! I calmed down and had the miso soup. Miso soup and pickles were included. That made me happy. After flipping all the katsu back, I had the miso soup. I felt better. Let's eat again. There was a spoon included. The sauce wasn't too much. There was quite a bit of rice at the bottom. So, I could easily pick it up with chopsticks. Putting the katsu on the spoon made it overflow, making it difficult to eat. So, I ended up using chopsticks to eat the bowl. Oh, that guy? Of course, I left it behind, alone!! Thank you for the meal. ⇒◇600 yen, satisfying taste, good portion◇

Yakiniku lunch for 880 yen Today's lunch was at Yakiniku Karubi Ichiban Toyooka store. I usually order the set meal, but today I decided to try the yakiniku lunch. The meat included horumon, chicken, and pork belly, totaling 400g with extra rice for 880 yen. It was served in about 10 minutes. The table had a shichirin grill set up with the meat, rice, and miso soup. I grilled the chicken and horumon first, then cooked the pork belly. The extra rice portion looked small, so I had to make sure to eat it with each bite of meat. The amount of meat was satisfying. Everything tastes delicious when grilled. It was just the right amount, not too much or too little.

I'm participating in a campaign to try out lunch at a restaurant I've never been to before. However, when I went to a few different places, they were either closed or not serving lunch anymore. I remembered a place called "Karubi Ichiban" in Asahikawa where I had my first taste of yakiniku when I visited 15 years ago. The lunch there was only 550 yen, and I thought it was delicious back then. I decided to go back and try their lunch menu again. The options were varied, and I ended up ordering the katsu curry for 550 yen. It took a bit of time for the katsu to be fried, but when it arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion size. The curry had a slightly spicy flavor that I enjoyed, and the katsu was thick and satisfying. Overall, it was a great meal for the price.

Today's lunch was at Karubi Ichiban. I had the large serving pork cutlet curry for 650 yen. Their lunch menu is a great deal at 550 yen for all items, with an extra 100 yen for a large serving. They have a wide variety of options, so you can visit even on different days.

When I came here before, I used the lunch passport. Thinking about it, the prices are not much different from usual. Today, I didn't have much time and was invited by a tonkatsu lover, so it's been a while since I visited. Fast, cheap, and generous portions! The lunch set is only 800 yen, which is great for carb lovers like me. I was torn between getting warm udon as a side, but ended up choosing the katsu curry. It might be my first time trying this combination. The curry was delicious and the katsu was tender and easy to eat. The udon was a bit salty, but considering the price, it was more than enough. Thank you for the meal!

Calichi is familiar for its all-you-can-eat yakiniku in Asahikawa. I remember being very satisfied when I first came to Asahikawa. But now, my taste buds have become more refined, and I rarely go out to eat yakiniku. However, when it comes to lunch, it's a different story. There are now only 2 or 3 branches left? I wonder which was the first Calichi I visited. The number of branches has decreased over time, and even the ones that offer lunch are limited. There is one in Kamiike, but it seems like the main focus is on ramen. At night, it turns into a yakiniku restaurant, but for lunch, it's only 550 yen. This price is quite a bargain considering that the average lunch price in Asahikawa is around 1000 yen. In Tokyo, it seems like prices over 1000 yen are common. Asahikawa can offer lunch for 550 yen, probably because of the location. By the way, the all-you-can-eat yakiniku is 980 yen after 9 p.m. I wonder if they will continue to operate past 9 p.m. once the spread prevention measures are lifted? The automatic door is now manual, probably because they have no intention of fixing it. It seems like it will stay that way for a while. The door is not completely broken, but it's not fixed either. The handle of the automatic door has a sign asking customers to open it manually. It's summer, so it's probably fine to leave it open all the time. Looking at the menu, there are options like pork kimchi, hamburger spaghetti, and katsu curry udon. These seem to be new additions to the lineup. There are so many options for lunch, it's hard to decide. Adding a mini pork bowl to an 800 yen menu seems like a luxurious choice that only a king would make. The meat sauce with extra servings for 550 yen was what I wanted that day. I was torn between katsu spaghetti and regular spaghetti. The katsu spaghetti has a normal portion, while the regular one has a lot of noodles. In the end, I gave up on the katsu and went for the 2-portion spaghetti. It turned out to be a huge portion, but it was surprisingly delicious. It didn't taste like a retort meal, and the generous amount of minced meat was satisfying at that price. The spaghetti seemed to be at least three servings, which gave me quite a challenge. However, I started to feel a bit of heartburn in the evening, maybe due to age. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

Pork belly ginger stir-fry set meal for 550 yen. Today's lunch was at Karubi Ichiban. During lunchtime, you can enjoy a full meal for only 550 yen. The volume of food is great. During lunchtime, there is also all-you-can-eat barbecue available, so the person next to me was enjoying barbecue. The smell of barbecue is irresistible, but they mentioned that the drink bar is now charged separately. Well, it's not necessary anyway.

Shrimp Fry Curry 550 yen Today's lunch was at Karubi Ichiban. I had finished my errands and decided to have sushi for lunch, but the place I wanted to go to was closed. As I was wandering around, I ended up at Karubi Ichiban. I like the curry here. Two shrimp fries may be a bit lacking. I might want one more. Please.

I visited the restaurant to have the popular 550 yen lunch set, which includes the number one choice, Kalbi. The menu has expanded quite a bit since my last visit, with winter limited items and even an 800 yen lunch set for those who need more than just the 550 yen option, including udon and mini pork bowl. Looking at the menu with photos, the winter limited "Pork Cutlet Curry Udon" looks delicious! And you can even add rice for an extra 100 yen. I remembered there was a coupon on their website for free refills on soft drinks. When I tried to show the coupon on my smartphone to the staff, they brought an empty glass to me. They kindly informed me that soft drinks are already free refills without the need for a coupon. I ordered the "Pork Cutlet Curry Udon (with rice)" for 550 yen (plus 100 yen for rice). While waiting, I had a glass of orange juice and later they brought me a cup of oolong tea for the meal. The food was served in just over 10 minutes. The pork cutlet was surprisingly thick for the price. I tried the soup and found it to be mildly spicy, but adding a bit of red pepper made it even better. The udon seemed to be of good quality for this price. Ordering the rice was a good choice as eating it with the curry soup was delicious. After the meal, I had a cup of hot coffee from the drink corner, concluding my lunch experience for the day. Overall, I think this place offers a variety of options that can keep you coming back without getting tired of their lunches.

Today's lunch was at Karubi Ichiban, where I had the katsu curry for 550 yen. It was cheap and satisfying. The katsu curry was surprisingly good for the price. They offer all-you-can-drink options and have a wide variety of menu items. Nice place.

Today's lunch was at Karubi Ichiban. I had the Cheese-in Chicken Katsu set meal, which was delicious and reasonably priced at 550 yen including tax. The menu is varied and offers good value for lunch. The Cheese-in Chicken Katsu was tasty with a generous amount of cheese.

Today's lunch was at the Toyooka branch of Yakiniku Karubi 1 Ban. I didn't know they offered lunch specials, and at such a great price too. For just 550 yen, you can enjoy dishes like Pork Cutlet Curry, Katsudon, or Fried Oysters. The menu changes daily, so you could eat here 20 times without getting bored. There were many tempting options, but I chose the Meat Sauce with extra large serving for 550 yen. What a fantastic deal! And to top it off, drinks are included as well. I arrived just before the lunch rush and was served promptly, even though the place quickly filled up with a short wait for tables. The Meat Sauce was simple but satisfying, and the portion size was generous for the price. I wonder if upgrading to a large serving for an extra 100 yen would give even more value. I might try that next time. The Yakiniku All-You-Can-Eat for 1000 yen also caught my eye, so that's another option I'd like to explore.

Just opened and not many customers yet. Plenty of parking available. Lunch menu includes a 540 yen option and all-you-can-eat yakiniku menu. Upon entering, you will be asked for your order. The 540 yen menu offers fried dishes, rice bowls, and spaghetti. The yakiniku menu ranges from 1000 yen to 1800 yen excluding tax. Rice and vegetables are not included. Service seems slow for the few customers present. The wait for the Cheese-in Chicken Katsu was understandable as it was thick and took time to fry. The quality and portion of the katsu exceeded the price, which was a pleasant surprise! Free refills on soft drinks make it a great deal. Will definitely visit again. Can't decide between the all-you-can-eat option, rice bowls, or other dishes for next time.

The prices seem to have changed without me noticing. There are now three courses available: 1000 yen, 1500 yen, and 1800 yen. I recently tried the 1000 yen all-you-can-eat option. I'm not sure if the 1800 yen option is an upgrade or a price increase, haha. The 1000 yen option is not eligible for weekday service and drinks are not included. The 1500 yen all-you-can-eat option is recommended as it has more meat choices. However, I was still satisfied with the 1000 yen option.

The fried oyster set meal for 600 yen was satisfying with generous portions of rice and fried oysters.

Lunch Ma Po Tofu Set Meal. The numbing Sichuan pepper flavor kicks in first and then it becomes spicy, which was delicious. The rice portion was like a large serving, and I heard that drinks are all-you-can-drink.

I visited this restaurant for the first time as it is close to my parents' house. I was disappointed with the meat, so I ended up eating only mushrooms. The service from the staff was excellent, but the meat was disappointing.

Work ended up being overtime (lol) and since I have the next day off, I felt like eating yakiniku, but I'm alone, so I decided to go to Karuichi Toyooka store after a long time (lol). The price has increased by 150 yen, now it's 1500 yen including tax. Well, I guess it can't be helped. On Mondays, rice is all-you-can-eat. On Tuesdays, small rice is free and drinks are free. On Wednesdays, vegetables are free. On Thursdays, alcohol is cheap. On Fridays, alcohol is cheap. I ate yakiniku while holding a small rice in one hand. The taste is the usual cheap yakiniku (lol), but it's cheap so it's okay. The good thing was the tender lamb steak. It was thick but reasonably tender. Anyway, although the quantity of one serving is small, I ordered 7 servings of 5 servings each, so I ate 35 servings (if it were a normal amount, it would be for more than 10 people) (lol).