I had a strong stomach ache, but I visited the "Mikawamen Donya" located inside "Gachapon Tomakomai store". Despite the somewhat intimidating atmosphere of being in a pachinko parlor, the female staff were friendly and made me feel comfortable. I have no interest in pachinko, so I only used the dining area! It is possible to just use the dining area without playing pachinko! I was considering getting the sauce cutlet bowl, but when I compared the latest menu with the prices, I decided to cancel the cutlet menu. These types of dining places are not as affordable as you might think, but they offer free extra portions, which is good for big eaters. I decided to order the "Meat Bowl Regular Size (¥700)" instead. In about 5 minutes, the dish was served, and to my surprise, it was a bowl with tender pork and runny eggs! Since they didn't have a pork bowl, I thought they were calling the "Meat Bowl" a "Pork Bowl" on the menu! I thought maybe the dish with eggs and vegetables to increase the volume was a "Stamina Bowl"! I had assumed that a dish with meat other than cutlets or chicken mixed with eggs would be called an "Other Meat Bowl". The color of the menu was bright, so I couldn't tell that the dish was mixed with eggs from the photo! I wanted to try the "Other Meat Bowl", but even if it was available, I didn't see many people ordering it, so I ended up choosing something else and had an unexpected encounter! Let's also pay attention to the perfect level of heat! The dish was very runny with a strong umami flavor from the pork and onions, and the cooking level seemed higher than other dining places! The first bite had a sweetness from seasoning ingredients like sugar, but the dashi stock made the aftertaste refreshing and not too heavy, which I personally liked! The pork was also tender and well-seasoned, showing that they put effort into it. The green onions were fresh and crunchy, serving its role as a palate cleanser. However, the broth was a bit too watery, which is why they provided a spoon! But surprisingly, dining places in pachinko parlors often have delicious food, right? Even if it's a company cafeteria, as long as the food is tasty, it's not a problem. The meat bowl is reasonably priced, but if they lower the prices of other menu items, it would be even better, although with the current high cost of living, it's understandable (laughs). I wonder how their ramen is. I'm curious. Thank you for the meal.

The time after the lunch rush has ended, and it's my first visit to this restaurant that I've been curious about for a while. My partner, who was craving rice, finally decided on the katsudon after a lot of contemplation at the ticket machine. I opted for the soy sauce ramen. It's almost 3 pm and there are a few empty seats, but it seems like it might take a bit of time for our food to arrive. The soy sauce ramen comes with toppings like green onions, seaweed, chashu, menma, and shredded red pepper. It's a simple yet delicious combination. The soup has a gentle soy sauce flavor with a mix of seafood and meat. The clear noodles are also nice, and I'm happy to see two pieces of chashu. The chashu is really tasty. My partner's katsudon is quite soupy, so they had to eat it with a spoon until they finished it all. It's a good deal that the rice portion for the donburi doesn't change the price, so we can overlook the extra soup. But what really stood out was the very polite service from the female staff. It made me feel like coming back again, even though I might only order the soy sauce ramen. I'll definitely visit again.

I ordered soy sauce ramen from the ticket vending machine. Three cheerful and energetic sisters are efficiently managing the shop. The shop has always been like this since it opened, not too crowded and the food is served quickly. The soup has a rich flavor and is served piping hot, really delicious. Even though it's only 650 yen, it comes with 2 slices of chashu! And the best part is that the shop offers free refills of tempura flakes! I added some when I was halfway through my bowl, and it was so tasty! Soy sauce ramen for 650 yen, thank you for the meal! (^^)v

In Tomakomai, I want to have Sundays off from work... I can't complain because there's no break, so I'll stop here. For lunch, I went to Gachapon, a pachinko parlor with a restaurant attached. I was worried if the food would be good, but I ordered a miso pork cutlet bowl from the ticket machine. There were many menu options, not just Nagoya-style dishes. The place was bustling with three or four energetic mothers running the show. Since it was Sunday, it was quite busy. I asked for a large serving of rice for free. After a short wait, the bowl arrived. It looked very satisfying. The pork cutlet was a bit small, but the sweet and savory miso sauce made the rice go down smoothly. The large serving was just right. I finished it in no time. It's easy to enter for a pachinko parlor restaurant, and I think the food is delicious. This might be a valuable restaurant, don't you think?

There is a noodle restaurant called Men Don-ya inside a pachinko parlor. It may be intimidating to enter, but surprisingly it's quite relaxing once you're inside. It seems like there are also people who are not there to play pachinko. I ordered the miso katsu don set, and I remember that you could add miso soup for an extra 30 yen... I think. I can't quite remember. You can also switch it for udon. The katsu, breaded with coarse breadcrumbs, was delicious. The sweet miso sauce paired well with the vegetables and rice. The udon had a nice chewiness and the clear, flavorful broth was also tasty. Next time, I think I'll try the champon that almost everyone was eating.

This Mikawa noodle shop, Donya, is located inside the Pachinko Gachapon Tomakomai store. Despite being inside a pachinko parlor, you can easily enter the shop directly from outside without having to go through the pachinko area. The interior is clean and new, with friendly staff. The food is surprisingly delicious for a typical set meal restaurant. I recommend the yakisoba, made with thick noodles for champon, boiled and then stir-fried with vegetables, meat, and a slightly sweet and rich sauce. It's only 600 yen and very satisfying. The champon is also popular and comes with plenty of vegetables, filling you up. The parking lot is spacious, and after your meal, you can enjoy a free foot bath (although it's inside the store, so it may not be a relaxing experience). Don't miss out on this hidden gem, Donya noodle shop. Give it a try!

The restaurant is located next to a pachinko parlor. You can enter without going through the pachinko parlor. When the door from the pachinko parlor opens, it can get a bit noisy for a while. I've visited about 5-6 times even though I don't play pachinko. I saw a pachinko TV show where a staff member said "The spicy miso ramen was delicious" and it got me curious. So, I went there on my next day off and got hooked (laughs). They have a ticket machine with a variety of menu items and sets, making it hard to choose. I always have a hard time deciding (laughs). The menu is displayed on the wall with large photos, so there's no rush in front of the ticket machine (laughs). They only have pork cutlet bowl and miso pork cutlet. They have a wide variety of ramen, curry, soba, udon, and set meals. They also offer a choice of oden for 80 yen. I always struggle to choose. The spicy miso ramen is really delicious! It goes well with rice. So far, it's my favorite among the three places I've tried (sweat). During lunchtime, if you order the spicy miso ramen, they give you a mini curry rice and a mini salad as a service. The curry is quite tasty. The ginger pork set meal was also delicious. They even serve cold tofu, which I haven't had anywhere else recently. Most people seem to order soba, maybe because they're playing pachinko? It must be tasty, and they have unlimited tempura bits. The staff members are all efficient, so the wait time is not an issue. Their cheerful and homely customer service is pleasant. Thank you for the meal. I'll visit again soon (^O^)