In Tomakomai, there is a long-standing coffee shop that also serves daily lunch specials that are quite popular. The Napoli-tan for 800 yen is moist and smooth, with just the right amount of ketchup that is not too sweet or too bland. However, it may be a bit too ordinary for some tastes.

This café is located a bit off the road, with a spacious parking lot at the back. Inside, there are counter seats, window-side counter seats, and table seating. They also offer karaoke at night. This was my second visit, as the first time I entered, nobody was around and after calling out a few times with no response, I left after 10 minutes. This time, the owner greeted me promptly. The menu was surprisingly diverse, with desserts available. The highlight seemed to be the daily chef's special set meal, but unfortunately it was sold out. I settled for curry, but then they said they had one portion left and I gladly accepted. When the chef's special set meal arrived, I was amazed by the generous portions! It included rice, miso soup, fried chicken, vegetable stir-fry, cheese-stuffed bell pepper, tomato omelette, onion dressing, lettuce salad, seasoned kombu with cod roe, and cucumber with shiso plum topping. The balance of flavors and nutrients was impressive, and the extra touches like adding bacon to the bell pepper dish or enhancing the fried chicken with a mushroom-carrot sauce showed great care in the preparation. The fried chicken with vegetable stir-fry was particularly delicious, with crispy chicken and a healthy, vegetable-filled sauce. All this for a reasonable price left me feeling full and satisfied. The fact that the chef's special set meal changes daily, offering a variety of dishes, is truly remarkable. The care and effort put into each dish, from the cod roe and kombu to the generous portions, showed a genuine desire to provide a satisfying dining experience. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

The next destination is Cafe de Nori. When I arrived at the shop a few minutes after it opened, I saw what seemed to be the owner setting up a sign outside. After finishing setting up the sign, he greeted me and showed me to a table. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. It took me more than 5 minutes to decide on my order, as I usually eat sweets at cafes and wanted to try something different this time. Although I was tempted by the recommended set meal, I decided to pass on it this time as I had just visited another restaurant and couldn't finish a full meal. I noticed that there were no photos of pasta on the menu, so I ordered the "Japanese-style mentaiko pasta (¥830)". The dish had a simple combination of mentaiko and seaweed. The pasta was cooked slightly soft, without a chewy texture, and the spiciness was mild, leaning more towards a tarako flavor. The addition of butter gave it a milder taste. Overall, it was a dish that was easy to eat even for those who don't like spicy food, showing the kind personality of the owner. When I paid, the owner gave me a gift, which turned out to be a towel blanket. Perhaps a New Year's gift? I will cherish it! Next time, I will definitely try the daily special! Thank you for the meal.

I discovered a café on my way back from somewhere. I entered around 11:20 on a weekday. I ordered omurice (870 yen). The food arrived in about 20 minutes. I paid with d払い. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

The "Old Man Cafe Series" lol This time, we visited "Cafe de Nori" which is celebrating its 45th anniversary! As a special service, their pork cutlet curry is only ¥500! Had a lunch date with my drinking and eating buddy Matchan, we couldn't stop laughing. The cute plates and trays made us look like a mismatched pair of old men (^^;; Will there be a second edition? (^◇^;)

I got information on Gmap about a restaurant where you can eat for only one coin! On this holiday, I went to lunch with TOM775 and ordered two servings of Katsu Curry at the counter. We sat two meters apart! It was too much for me, so I gave TOM two pieces of my Katsu! The freshly fried crispy Katsu was delicious! Congratulations on the 45th anniversary! Katsu Curry for 500 yen. Thank you for the meal! (^^)v

"Cafe de Nori" is a cafe with tatami seating in the back. It's a cafe that also offers karaoke. They are working hard on COVID-19 measures, with transparent sheets hanging in all seats. Their blend coffee is smooth and easy to drink.

Google Maps recommended me a spot that I had never heard of before. It's a hidden gem with a parking lot behind the store. There were no other customers when I arrived. I ordered the omurice at the counter and asked for permission to take a photo. The owners, a lovely couple, are the master and mama of the place. The restaurant was newly built in 1995, but before that, it was called "Nori" and opened in 1976. Their son will be taking over the business in the future. The daily balanced lunch sets are popular, and the omurice and fresh vegetable salad were delicious. The omurice cost 850 yen. Thank you for the meal! (^^)v

I ordered the daily lunch special. It was very filling! Even elderly customers were able to finish it easily.

Yesterday, after the training seminar, I went with the store manager and my lady friends. The omurice was delicious.

After eating hand-rolled sushi, I wanted to take a coffee break and stopped by this shop. The hot coffee was delicious with a nice traditional taste from Hokkaido. Keep up the good work and cherish this flavor. The perfect balance of bitterness, acidity, and sweetness creates a golden balance that truly conveys the emotions of the coffee.