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March 20, 2022 10:15・Curry: ¥100・Custard: ¥100•"Curry yaki," known as Miyazu's soul food, which I had at the old store ("Akafuku" on the main street near the station) about 7 years ago.•During my morning jog, I passed by and was drawn to the special price of ¥100 for the "Thank you 1st Anniversary!"•Upon entering "Totomato," I saw a long line of people with flyers containing vouchers for commemorative gifts. Roughly 30 people were in line.•I decided to wait in line, but even a small child ahead of me muttered about the slow progress, and I found myself crossing my arms naturally.•In the end, it took over an hour to place my order. Furthermore, it took another 20 minutes from receiving the receipt and number tag to actually getting the food handed to me…•Considering the slow service, I was prepared to criticize the taste, but when I took a bite of the freshly made curry yaki, I was pleasantly surprised by its deliciousness.•The filling of the "curry yaki" consisted of finely chopped carrots, ground meat, onions, and cabbage. The crunchy texture of the cabbage was delightful.•The dough was chewy, possibly made from rice flour.•I remember the version I had at the previous store having a more crumbly dough with fewer fillings, and honestly, as someone without much attachment to it, I recall it as a simple taste that didn't leave a lasting impression. However, this version tasted three times better.•While waiting for a passing rain cloud at the storefront, I chatted briefly with a person who had come out for a smoke after waiting 1 hour and 45 minutes just to place an order. Glancing back into the store, I saw a line that had doubled from the original length. "I drove on the highway for 50 years to eat the taste of my high school memories for the first time since then." So, the talk of soul food didn't seem exaggerated at all.•After the rain stopped, I stopped by the "Mini Stop Yosanocho Iwataki Store" near "Kuahausu Iwataki" and finished the rest in the eat-in corner. Even when cold, it was delicious and paired well with beer.•For a snack, it seems like it would be good to add more sauce.•The inclusion of "custard" in the lineup makes sense with this chewy dough.•As an apology or gesture, they even gave me a toilet paper with "Congratulations" written on it, even though I didn't have a voucher. It seems that I was an unexpected customer for the store. I may not feel like waiting in such a line on a trip, but I would definitely want to buy it when it's less crowded.