Tact previously gave this restaurant 4 stars for their well-portioned rice. However, I haven't had the chance to come back here for a while. When I arrived around 11:30 AM, there was only one other customer. I love daily specials, but I decided to stick with the bento box this time. The bento box included chicken and cheese fry (probably pre-made), fried egg, french fries, thick fried tofu, fried dumplings, red spaghetti, pickles, salad, and miso soup. The rice was served in a large portion as usual. The cafe has a parking lot, but it's not very big and there isn't much else around except for a driving test center, a public pool, or the Hokkaido bus depot. If I lived closer, I would definitely come back to try more items on the menu.

It has been about a year and a half since my last visit in February of last year. I visited Tact, a restaurant located next to Green Town 15 Driving School. The prices have increased significantly since my last visit. I visited with the intention of getting a 500 yen lunch box, but it was now priced at 700 yen. The lunch box included fried egg, spring rolls, salad, and corn tempura, among other delicious dishes. The portion of rice was generous even without ordering extra. Although the price increase was a bit disappointing, 700 yen for a lunch box seems to be a common price nowadays. It seems that it's tough to find a lunch box for just 500 yen in this day and age!

I had been curious about this cafe for a while and finally visited. It had a nostalgic atmosphere and I was able to relax quietly. I tried the Hamburg steak and ginger pork set meal for 1,200 yen, as well as the blended coffee for 400 yen. They were both delicious and I'm interested in trying other items on the menu.

A café located on the street following the Asahikawa City Midorimachi, near the driving license test center. The friendly master manages the place alone. When I first visited in June two years ago, they offered a "daily special bento for 500 yen with coffee for 580 yen," which was surprisingly cheap. When I visited in August last year, the prices had increased to "daily special bento for 600 yen with coffee for 700 yen." Even then, I thought it was still cheap. This time, when I visited, the prices had gone up to "daily special bento for 700 yen with coffee for 800 yen." It's understandable due to the continuous rise in food prices. I think the previous prices were too low... I visited around 12:30. The tables by the window were full, so I thought about sitting at the counter, but a table on the side was available, so I sat there. I ordered the "daily special bento with coffee" (800 yen). Coffee can also be served iced, so I requested an "iced coffee" after the meal. The meal arrived in about 7-8 minutes. The daily special bento included hamburger, fried egg, tsukudani, sausage, spaghetti salad, vegetable tempura, and simmered burdock, among other things, with a generous portion of rice. The miso soup with plenty of ingredients was also delightful, made with daikon and aburaage that day. I believe they may use store-bought items, but I think the content is sufficient for 700 yen. The iced coffee was served generously in a tumbler, just like the hot coffee, and it's worth the extra 100 yen if you want to take a leisurely lunch break. The café is relatively spacious, and it doesn't feel rushed, so it's perfect for those who want to spend their lunch break here!

Located along the street following the Asahikawa City Midorimachi, next to the driver's license test center, is a café. The friendly master runs the place alone. I decided to revisit because I really liked the daily lunch set here last time. When I visited last time in June last year, it was very affordable at 500 yen for the daily lunch set and 580 yen with coffee. I wondered if the price was still okay, but it had indeed gone up. Nevertheless, it is still reasonable, with the daily lunch set now at 600 yen and 700 yen with coffee. I ordered the "Daily Lunch Set with Coffee" (700 yen). There was a large jar in front of the counter, so you know the rice portion is generous here. The side dishes for the day included deep-fried skewers, fried egg, simmered daikon radish, ham, fried udon, and macaroni salad, with clear soup as the soup dish. (Last time it was a hearty miso soup... Is the storm of rising ingredient prices hitting here too?) While I assume some store-bought items are used, I think the content for 600 yen is still reasonable even with the price increase. The coffee, whether hot or iced, is served generously in a tumbler. I'm not sure how iced coffee is served, but the master carefully brewed the hot coffee with a siphon. Some places skimp on the amount for set coffee, but here you can be satisfied. The interior is relatively spacious, allowing for a leisurely time, and they have weekly magazines, newspapers, and manga books available. This place is definitely a strong ally for salarymen!

- Asahikawa City Midorimachi Tact (Daily bento with coffee for ¥580) - First visit to Tact in Midorimachi, Asahikawa City. Every few years, when I go to the driver's license center for license renewal, I pass by this place, but I never knew it existed. I happened to come across a review from a frequent Asahikawa resident on Tabelog, so I found out about it. Normally, I don't think you would notice it. The information said, "The daily bento is a great deal!" so I was planning to order the daily bento. However, I don't eat chicken, so when I asked the owner, "What is the daily special today?" he said, "It has various things in it." It was quite different from what I was looking for (laughs). It was my first time there, so I thought it might be too much to ask for details, so I ordered the daily bento with coffee for ¥580. By the way, without coffee, it's ¥500. If you can add coffee for an extra ¥80, I think it's a good deal. It took about 10 minutes from ordering (the owner is working alone, so it takes a little time). First of all, I was relieved that chicken wasn't the main dish (laughs). The miso soup was served at around 98 degrees (laughs). Isn't it too cheap to have all this for ¥580? And it's not like the taste is bad. The miso soup was served piping hot, so I saved it for last (laughs). Even the iced coffee was quite tasty. The owner, an older gentleman, has a humble demeanor, which is nice. I will definitely visit again! Thank you for the meal!

A café located along the street following the Asahikawa City Midorimachi, near the driver's license examination center. The café is run by a friendly and humble master. While it is a café, it feels more like a "diner" with its wide range of meal options such as set meals, rice bowls, curry, pilaf, spaghetti, yakisoba, udon, and more. One of the most cost-effective options is the "daily bento box" for just 500 yen. Even with a coffee included, it's only 580 yen. When I ordered the daily bento box with coffee, the master asked, "Would you like the coffee hot or iced?" I opted for iced coffee on that hot day. The food preparation was audible, and soon the bento box was served with a variety of dishes like croquettes, fried eggs, shredded cabbage, sausages, fried dumplings, seaweed tsukudani, Napolitan spaghetti, and macaroni salad, along with a large serving of rice and miso soup. The miso soup was generously filled with daikon and aburaage. The café also served a large iced coffee in a big ceramic tumbler. The spacious interior, good service, and generous portions make this café a recommended spot for those looking for a fulfilling and affordable lunch.

I think this building was probably opened around the same time as the Asahikawa Citizens' Life Center, which has Ainu patterns drawn on it. It seems to have opened as a light meal and cafe. I remember eating a stylish Japanese-style spaghetti there when I was a child, but I'm not sure if it was the same place. I went in today around noon on a hot day, and there were five customers, mostly business-looking men. I ordered the mentaiko spaghetti, but they said they weren't serving it at the moment. Instead, I got a spaghetti with squid, shrimp, clams, and seaweed on top. It looked luxurious and tasted delicious, especially for the price of 580 yen. The owner, who seemed to be the only one working, had an old-fashioned vibe about him and kept saying "I'm sorry" constantly. He was friendly with the regular customers, but kept a bit of a distance with newcomers like me. I couldn't confirm if it was the same place I visited in the past, but the owner's unique personality made the place charming. I noticed a siphon coffee maker on the counter, which caught my interest. Overall, it was a delightful experience!

I visited a nostalgic cafe that I found a while ago and hadn't been to in 4 years. I was worried if the old man who ran the place was still there because he was quite old. The cafe is called TACT, it's a well-known yet not widely known coffee shop. It's easy to find, just past the Seven Eleven in Midori-cho, towards the Driver's License Center. Next to the Yamasoe Driving School. The menu prices were the same as before, surprisingly. The daily bento box with coffee was 580 yen. The cafe menu had items like meat sauce and Napolitan for 580 yen, which was quite cheap. The portion sizes were still a mystery, but I assumed it would be a decent amount. The atmosphere was relaxed and rural, with the owner going out for deliveries. The daily special was a set meal with fried oysters and ginger pork for 800 yen, which was the same price as before. The portion was generous, with a mountain of rice and miso soup filled with ingredients. The cabbage salad was topped with a mysterious dressing that was quite flavorful. The main dish had a large portion of meat with a strong flavor, and the rice was delicious. The fried oysters came with a large lemon, which was excessive for 3 pieces. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

I had lunch at "Tact," located about a 1-minute drive from Asahikawa Driving License Test Center. I ordered the "Hamburger and Ginger Pork Set Meal for 980 yen" which allows you to enjoy two types of dishes at the same time. When the food was served, I was a little surprised by the generous portion. Both the hamburger and ginger pork were seasoned richly, so the mound of rice also disappeared quickly. I was already full and very satisfied. The set meal where you can choose two out of "Shrimp Fry," "Hamburger," "Oyster Fry," "Ginger Pork," and "Pork Cutlet" (10 combinations available) is very appealing. Especially recommended for young people and those in their prime working years.

I visited the center for renewing my driver's license. I thought about eating at the cafeteria inside the center, but changed my mind haha. I decided to have lunch at a place near the center instead. Here, you can eat a "bento" for just one coin. The regular customers would come in and immediately say "bento." It's not for takeout, but you eat it in the restaurant in a bento box. However, I was drawn to the combination of double main dishes (lol). In the end, I chose that. Each ingredient is delicious, but what's even better is the taste of the sauce, dressing, and seasoning on top. I left the restaurant feeling extremely satisfied with the taste and portion, even more than I had expected. ★

Today's work is also in the Kawabata area. Now, where should I have lunch... Let me search on Tabelog. I see that a couple of My Reviewers have visited the place, and from their reviews, it seems to be a solid lunch spot. I arrive around 12:30... There are two groups of regular customers already there. From their conversation, it seems like their sales have halved due to the COVID situation, and they are considering closing during Golden Week... Now, time to order. They recommended the daily bento, so I ordered that with coffee. It arrived in about 10 minutes, and wow! The rice is packed... The side dishes include salad spaghetti, Neapolitan pasta, fried egg, salted mackerel, ham, fried fish cake, and skewers, making me feel full. And all of this for only 500 yen, which is great. It's a relaxing place where you can enjoy your meal, read manga, and refresh. Another delicious lunch today. Thank you for the meal.

Today, where will it rank? If it looks delicious, click the "↓" button! ⇒ Try pressing it once! When you're hungry, head to Tact. This place is a café, but the portions are really generous. The prices are reasonable, so if you want to leave full, don't hesitate to come here. It's right next to the driving school. You can see the driving school cars from inside. I wonder if it's a favorite spot for driving instructors. It's a café, but I think there aren't many people who come here just for coffee. They also deliver daily bento boxes for lunch. Ginger pork & oyster fry set meal for 800 yen, daily special set meal for 500 yen, coffee included for 580 yen. There are also cheap menu items, but I don't have the courage to ask what's inside. Pilaf, fried rice, curry, pasta, all in the 500 yen range. In the end, I always end up choosing the combo set meal. The amount of meat in the regular ginger pork set meal is impressive. But I wonder how many pieces of meat are in this one. The seasoning is great, with a strong ginger flavor. I asked for extra meat, and it's piled high. Of course, the rice is also a large portion. It's probably more rice than in a special beef bowl. When you eat the special ginger pork bowl with rice, it's so satisfying. Wrapping the large piece of meat in rice and eating it in one go. This is what I wanted to eat. I'm very happy with the rough and hearty feeling. The oyster fry also comes with 4 pieces. I think there used to be 5 pieces in the past. Maybe they raised the price. But even with 4 large oysters, it's enough. They're hot, juicy, and very satisfying. Oyster fry is definitely my favorite. I adjust the amount of rice as I eat, but with so much food, I run out of rice halfway through... I can't eat anymore, even though I wanted to. In the end, I finished with the oyster fry. I'll try asking about the daily special set meal next time. Thank you for the meal. ⇒ ★Great amount for this price, no complaints★

I found this restaurant while looking for a place to eat nearby. The atmosphere inside makes me think it's a hidden gem for men. There are lots of manga books available. This time, I ordered the daily bento box. It was quite filling and tasted nostalgic, like the bentos my mom used to make for me when I was a student. It's a taste that really hits the spot after physical work. Plus, the value for money is great at only 500 yen (including coffee for 580 yen!). However, the ambiance and the fact that smoking is allowed inside might not be everyone's cup of tea.

This place is recommended for men who want to eat until they're full. I always go for lunch. For just 500 yen, you get a large bento box with miso soup. The portion size is very generous. I usually eat 2-3 bowls of rice, but for 500 yen, the amount you get is amazing. There are many different kinds of side dishes, so many that I forget how many there are. The taste is not bad at all. When you're in need of a bento, I recommend this place. It's just delicious. The customers are mostly salarymen. By the way, the extra rice is usually a service from the owner. Thank you, owner, for the delicious meal every time.