超大食漢
Today, I was determined to eat lamb chops at the popular Indian restaurant "Chandama," which I found online and is within walking distance from the hotel. I tried calling to confirm their opening hours before heading out, but no one answered. Perhaps it was still before the evening opening hours? I had a bad feeling. The information online about their opening hours was inconsistent, with different times listed on their website's homepage and access page. It seemed quite careless. Nevertheless, I decided to go and walked through the snowy streets. When I arrived, I was surprised to see a notice posted like the one in the photo. I was relieved that I had come. I then walked another 20 minutes on foot through the snowy streets to finally reach the restaurant. As I entered, the aroma of spices filled the air, and all the staff were of Indian descent. It felt very authentic. There were two other customers, both women dining alone, and I could sense a strong aura from them. It was as if they were asking me, "What does India mean to you?" The staff listened closely when I placed my order. I couldn't make a weak order under such pressure. I carefully ordered the most challenging-sounding mutton curry, Mutton Do Piaza, and selected the fifth level of spiciness out of eight options. Beyond the fifth level, additional charges applied for extra spiciness, with options for very spicy, extremely spicy, and double extremely spicy. After placing my order, I took a moment to relax until the food was served. I noticed there were power outlets available, unlike what was mentioned on their website. The restaurant was well-maintained and thoughtful, contrary to the information online. All the dishes were served at once. Feeling slightly unsatisfied from the tension during ordering, I hurriedly added Jeera Rice to my order and started eating. The JYOTI Salad had a pleasant spice aroma without any strong flavors, which I enjoyed. The lamb chops were exquisite with a unique use of spices, taking them to a different level. I then tried the Mutton Do Piaza with Cheese Naan, and by the time the Jeera Rice arrived, I was already enjoying the meal. Despite being labeled as extremely spicy, the dishes were easy to eat, with the umami flavor coming first. I started sweating gradually as I ate. Everything was of high quality. I initially wanted to try the lamb chops as a change of pace, but I never expected to find such authentic Indian cuisine in Sapporo. To top it off, I even received a dessert as a service. The bill came to just over 6,000 yen, totaling 6,030 yen, but it was definitely worth it for a satisfying dinner.