The other day, I wanted to eat somewhere during lunchtime, so I visited a restaurant in Aeon. Although it was lunchtime, there weren't many customers, so I sat at the counter and placed my order. It took a long time for the food to arrive after ordering. Finally, the meal came. The taste was not bad. Honestly, I wished they had served it faster.

I had the chicken soumen set. It came with warm chicken soumen, zangi, and onigiri, although it's hard to see in the photo. It was a generous portion. The chicken soumen had a light broth and was very delicious. I saw a limited-time menu for cold chicken soumen set, so I'd like to try it if I have the chance.

I had some free time today, so I decided to have a relaxing lunch. I visited "Otaru Narutoya at AEON Tomakomai Store" for lunch around 1:10 PM. It was still lunchtime, but there were only 3 customers at the counter and 1 couple at a booth. It looked empty compared to other nearby restaurants. I ordered the "Fried Horse Mackerel Set" without hesitation. While waiting, I noticed some food spills and dust in the restaurant, which was disappointing. When the food arrived, I tried the fried horse mackerel and found it to be possibly frozen. The rice was dry and the cabbage salad was soggy with mayo diluted in water. It was easy to find a seat during lunchtime for a reason.

The customers were bustling with Christmas present shopping and year-end shopping. The shop was also busy, with a wait of about 10 minutes. I ordered the young chicken set meal, and my companion ordered the zangi-don. The young chicken set meal had a crispy skin on the outside and juicy meat on the inside, which was very delicious. I noticed today that not many people order the young chicken set meal, perhaps because it's difficult to eat or because it's too much for one person. This is just my personal diary, so please do not rely on it for ratings or comments.

I didn't finish my desk work and it was already lunchtime! Let's go to AEON right away! It's not crowded here, only 3 customers in front of me and 1 behind me. I ordered the fried horse mackerel. If it were in Otaru, it would be herring, haha. I also ordered the mini chicken somen for an extra 100 yen. The horse mackerel and rice were okay, but the somen with shiitake mushrooms and chicken was delicious. This place is definitely good. Fried horse mackerel set meal for 550 yen, chicken somen for 100 yen. Thank you for the meal! (^^)v

Today's lunch was at NARUTO. Personally, I was a bit hesitant about the appearance of the half-fried dish, so this was my first time trying the famous NARUTO. The Zangi donburi consisted of sliced zangi on top of rice with nori. The zangi was crispy on the outside and soaked in sauce. It was easy to eat, but the texture felt lacking and didn't quite capture the true essence of zangi. The price is affordable, similar to eating a gyudon, making it a budget-friendly option.

This was our first visit as a pair. We ordered the cold somen set for 730 yen. It was very hot outside, and since it was a limited-time offer, we decided to go for the set that included zangi. The portion size was generous and the zangi was crispy. Surprisingly, there was a lot of rice under the zangi. My companion had the chicken hamburger, which looked pale and tasted very light and fluffy. The chicken was tender and delicious. Apart from the chicken hamburger and zangi set, the prices were quite reasonable. Thank you for the meal!

This is a review of a fried chicken restaurant located in the first floor restaurant area of Aeon Mall Tomakomai. I entered around 4:00 PM on Saturday and there were no other customers. I ordered the Zangi set meal (940 yen). The food arrived in about 10 minutes. I paid with WAON. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I wanted to watch a horror movie, so I watched "The Forest of Love". I wasn't expecting much, but it turned out to be more interesting than I thought. (Directed by the director of "Ju-On") Afterwards, I was in the mood for fried chicken, so I went to "Naruto-ya" for the first time in a while. - Zangi set meal The zangi was big and firm, with lots of pieces. Thinly sliced lemon was served on the side. I couldn't finish all 5 pieces, so I took the rest home. - Chicken Gyoza I couldn't resist trying the chicken gyoza, since it's rare. The sear on the gyoza was light and a bit disappointing. It should have been more crispy. The seasoning was a bit off for my taste, so I stopped halfway and brought it home as a souvenir for my family. Thank you for the meal...

I visited for lunch. It was my first time at this store. The menu is extensive, but I always end up choosing the same thing (･_･; This time, I ordered the "zangi set meal." The zangi comes freshly made. It's crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside ♫ It's really delicious! However, the rice was disappointing... It was cooked with too much water, so it was a bit soft (･_･; It was a letdown compared to how delicious the zangi was (･_･; Next time, takeout might be better! Thank you for the meal٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

I felt like eating fried chicken, so I decided to visit this restaurant nearby. The fried chicken had the familiar taste of "Naruto-ya". However, I found the rice to be a bit bland, so I added some salt. Unfortunately, the rice was disappointing with a mushy texture and a musty smell. It seems like nothing has changed since a few years ago. I don't think I will be visiting "Naruto-ya AEON Tomakomai Store" again.

In September 2019, I revisited the Otaru Narutoya Tomakomai store, known for their "Onsen Tamago Curry." Despite simulating various interactions with the staff on the way to the restaurant, what came out was barely worthy of being called "Onsen Tamago" (lol). There was no debate with the staff about whether it was Onsen Tamago or raw egg, but it was just about passable as Onsen Tamago. But why did they even think of offering a menu item like "Onsen Tamago Curry"? Normally, I think a sunny-side-up curry is more common. As for the curry, I had it last time and as I mentioned in the previous review, it's a bit lacking in terms of portion size. The taste of the curry itself is not bad, but if the base is chicken curry, wouldn't it be better if there was a bit more chicken in it? Especially since the restaurant specializes in chicken dishes. Last time, I also had "Zangi" with the curry, but the portion was too much, so this time I tried ordering "Neck Karaage" for the first time. It was pretty much what I expected, but I thought it could use a bit more meat to eat. Frankly, it was mostly bones, and I was hoping for a bit more meat. So, if possible, I think it would be good if they sold "Zangi (5 pieces for 650 yen)" as a side menu item, limited to 1 piece per order. There must be people who want to eat Zangi even if they order other items. With 5 pieces for 650 yen, it would be 130 yen per piece, but they could also offer 4 pieces for 540 yen, 3 pieces for 420 yen, 2 pieces for 290 yen, and 1 piece for 150 yen. By the way, the store "Hare, Tokidoki Buta" in the food court on the second floor (https://tabelog.com/hokkaido/A0108/A010802/1056794/), operated by "Food Collect Co., Ltd." which also operates the Otaru Narutoya, has closed down its Tomakomai store following the closure of the main store in Otaru.

"Wakadori no hanshin age" is a popular dish at the branch of "Otaru Narutoya". There is also a super popular restaurant called "Wakadori Jidai Naruto Honten" in the same Otaru, but I used to think that "Narutoya" was a copycat of that. The truth is that the grandson of the founder of "Naruto" started a shop as a branch, which became "Narutoya". Sorry for doubting you, Narutoya-san <(_ _)> I have a lovely memory of buying half-fried chicken for Christmas and enjoying it with my ex-boyfriend when I was young at "Naruto", but this is my first time at "Narutoya". ◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎◎ Classic!! [Wakadori Set Meal] 1,000 yen When I saw the photo of the menu, the half chicken was served on a plate just as it was. When I asked the staff if it would be served in the same state as the photo, they said, "Yes." It seemed difficult to eat, so I was thinking of choosing another dish when the staff asked, "Shall I cut it for you?" I decided on the "Wakadori Set Meal"! The skin was crispy, the meat was juicy and hot. It was delicious with a refreshing taste due to the reduced salt content! However, it might not be the best choice for a rice accompaniment due to its light saltiness. I feel like this would be great as a side dish for alcohol.

Lunch yesterday at Aeon's "Otaru Narutoya." I've been curious about it for a while and finally came to try it out. I ordered the popular "zangi set meal" for 780 yen. I was craving zangi with a strong ginger soy flavor, but unfortunately, in my opinion, this is not really zangi. Zangi, for me, is marinated for a few hours or half a day in a ginger soy sauce base before being coated and fried. This dish had a light seasoning and while it had a hint of ginger aroma, it just didn't feel right. It's more like "karaage." The exterior was crispy and the inside juicy, but after the third piece, I was already full. I would have preferred a bold salted karaage that I wouldn't get tired of, like the ones from Fuji or Shiraoi Hagi-no-Kotobuki. The light seasoning made me lose interest as I ate. I apologize for the blunt review, but it just didn't feel like zangi to me, more like karaage. Even the supermarket's zangi tasted more like zangi to me. The cabbage side dish with the dressing was delicious. Despite my previous skepticism towards franchise restaurants, the fact that the kitchen was visible put me at ease.

I went to Tomakomai for some errands. I've been going to Tomakomai about twice a month recently. We usually end up shopping and eating at Aeon, but I was getting tired of the same old places. As we were looking at the restaurant area, my husband suddenly said, "Oh! It's Otaru Narutoya!" I was a bit surprised, but I followed along and we went in. My husband ordered Zangi (fried chicken) 5 pieces for 650 yen and a non-alcoholic beer for 450 yen. I thought that would be enough, but he was drawn to the seasonal menu and ordered cold Somen noodles for 440 yen. I ended up ordering Egg Curry for 460 yen with 2 extra shrimp tempura for 180 yen. The total came to 2180 yen. The Zangi and non-alcoholic beer were good, although a bit salty. Then the Egg Curry arrived, but the egg was almost raw, not the semi-cooked egg you would expect with a typical onsen tamago. The staff explained that their version of "warm egg" was made in a microwave, not in a hot spring. I tried to explain that usually, a warm egg means a semi-cooked egg with a white outer layer, but the staff insisted that was how they made it. Despite the offer to remake the dish, I declined. The curry ended up not tasting very good due to the cold egg mixing with the lukewarm curry. My husband also mentioned that the taste had deteriorated. It was then that he realized he had mistaken the restaurant for the main branch of Narutoya, not a branch at all. We both agreed that we didn't need to eat there again.

Recently, when it comes to fried chicken, I had only been eating at "Karaage-kun"... So, I decided to go to "Naruto-ya" after a long time~♬ I remembered! The fried chicken here is huge! (◎_◎;) It's piping hot and crispy! Delicious~(o^^o) I can finish this amount for lunch... I love fried chicken♡ I love meat♡ When will my appetite settle down...? Hooray for finishing it all (laughs) Thank you for the meal☆

Naruto-ya, the zangi is salty after all. It doesn't even come close to the zangi set at the original Naru to.