Having lunch in Tohoku. This time, I had hamburger curry at Salute. The savory aroma of the hamburger is irresistible. It's quite meaty and filling. The spiciness is not too strong, so you can adjust it to your liking. It's rare to have fried potatoes in the curry. Also, it came with cold soup and salad.

The fourth stop in Engaru, "Salute", is a Western-style izakaya. It's a bit of a random choice as I was walking along the main street on the west side of 1-chome. In the countryside, there are places where buildings are scarce and you can see the national highway. Just from there, you can see a nice atmosphere of a restaurant, so I was drawn towards it. It's private property, so if I had tripped on a metal curb, I would have been injured. This morning, I ran for an hour and then did volunteer weeding for an hour. I was sweating a lot, and I was so sleepy all day, probably because I woke up early. I usually aim for 5 places, but maybe I'll finish with just 4 today. Is this the last one? "Salute", I know many people like that. It seems a bit difficult for a solo diner to enter, but I cross the national highway as if I'm running myself. When I entered, it was a dining room with a nice smell, an Italian-like smell. Since she said "anywhere is fine", I sat at a table. There was an old lady and a young lady, and I could hear a man's voice in the back. I ordered a "beer" and what to eat. I ordered "Shrimp and Broccoli Aglio e Olio". It came out faster than I expected. The Aglio e Olio is not really Aglio e Olio to me, did I say "Aglio e Olio"? This... I shouldn't have said that, right? Please enjoy it with bread, but doesn't this appearance look bad? It's the opposite of Instagram, interesting. I said Aglio e Olio, the shrimp is somewhat firm, but lacks the olive oil flavor. It's a dining room, but I wonder... I ate the disappointing shrimp olive oil-like stew. I'm sorry, but after seeing this, I lost the courage to order something else. I'm a coward.

I had lunch in Tohkari. I thought this place was only open at night because it was written as a Western-style izakaya, but they also serve lunch. The interior of the restaurant has a counter and table seats, and it is quite spacious. They have a kids' area, so it's safe for families with children. The lunch menu includes set meals, pizza, pasta, curry, pilaf, and desserts. The prices are quite reasonable. I was torn between curry and decided to order the cheese hamburger set. I also ordered coffee. The hamburger was thick with cheese, mushrooms, and demi-glace sauce, and looked delicious. It came with hijiki as a side dish, giving a homemade feel. The hamburger had a nice texture with a good amount of meatiness. The demi-glace sauce was not too salty and seemed gentle on the body. It was delicious to eat it with rice. The coffee after the meal was served in a stylish cup, showing good taste. The evening izakaya menu also looked delicious. If I ever get transferred to Tohkari, I would like to try it at night too.

Potato Gnocchi with Mushroom Cream Sauce