ハル隊長
I visited the restaurant called "Kagaya" which serves popular Chinese cuisine. The location is on the 1st floor of Apollo Building, and it is located immediately to the left when entering from the Nakadori side entrance. The sign of their opening is a lantern displayed in front of the building. I had been planning to visit but couldn't make it due to the self-restraint mood and the fact that they open at 8 pm, which is a bit late for a first stop. So, on that day, I decided to do some light exercise to pass the time and ease my guilt before indulging in a meal. However, I always end up eating more than the calories I burn, especially when it comes to Chinese food.
When I entered at 8:30 pm, there were no other customers, but the owner was busy cooking. It seemed like they were preparing a dish for another order, probably from somewhere in the same building. I sat at an empty table and carefully studied the menu. Since I was in the mood for some appetizers, I ordered handmade spring rolls (2 for 400 yen each), handmade pan-fried dumplings (5 for 550 yen), and meat shumai (4 for 450 yen). The owner mentioned that they have a self-service system for drinks, so I helped myself to a bottle of beer and poured it into a chilled glass.
While waiting for the food, I enjoyed some pickled turnips with sweet vinegar sauce on top. The meat shumai arrived first, steaming hot and delicious. The spring rolls were larger than I expected and had a crispy skin with a flavorful filling. The pan-fried dumplings were made fresh with a chewy skin and a juicy filling. The owner explained that the restaurant is run by the same owner of "Handmade Chinese Deli Kagaya" in Fujimaru, which I often buy ready-made dishes from.
I decided to try their specialty, the Chinese-style chirashi bowl, which was a dish that the owner had fond memories of from their hometown in Otaru. It consisted of crispy vegetables, tender pork, fluffy eggs, and a sweet sauce made from chicken broth and oyster sauce. It was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still enjoyable. Overall, the food was delicious, and I would rate it 3.7 out of 5.