I visited around 1 pm on a Saturday and it was quiet when I entered, but more customers started coming in afterwards. By the time I finished eating, there were several groups waiting. I ordered the special lunch set which included pork cutlet, mini hamburger, shrimp fry, and roast ham. In the past, when I ordered a set with mini hamburgers, I found them slightly meaty, but today's hamburger had no odor and everything was delicious.

This is a restaurant located at the foot of a bridge crossing the Katsura River. It is a standalone restaurant with a fairly large parking space. Upon entering the restaurant, there is a waiting area with a sign that says "Attention Drivers". The layout of the restaurant, with a straight aisle leading from the kitchen surrounded by a counter and tables, is reminiscent of roadside eateries from the 1960s. According to acquaintances, the restaurant used to have neon signs placed high up, visible from afar. The restaurant seems to be doing well, with a good number of customers. The menu offers a wide range of Western dishes. I was recommended the popular "Half Moon Bento" and was surprised by its small portion. The bento box contained a small hamburger and a white fish fry. The rice was a bit dry and cheap in quality. The hamburger was soft and somewhat plump, made with mixed ground meat. The homemade demi-glace sauce had a strong acidity, a unique taste that made me curious. The fish fry was crispy and light, but the tartar sauce lacked flavor and overwhelmed the fish. Underneath it all was a generous portion of spaghetti, overly sweet with a flabby texture. The portion size was disappointing for the price of 740 yen. I like the atmosphere of the restaurant, but unfortunately, the food did not meet my expectations.

A secluded "drive-in" restaurant located away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Visited on a Saturday at 11:30 am. Upon entering, the place was already half full with bikers, truck drivers, and locals. The menu posted inside the restaurant was in the shape of a heart or fan, which was cute. We ordered the "Hyakkaen Lunch" for 950 yen (hamburger, shrimp fry, roast ham, spaghetti, salad) and the "Special Lunch" for 1150 yen (Hyakkaen Lunch + skewered cutlet) with a large rice for an additional 60 yen each. The kitchen was busy with takeout orders, so the service was a bit slow, but the delicious smell kept us excited. The food arrived piping hot and looked so appetizing! The hamburger was delicious, with a nostalgic and simple taste. The shrimp fry was huge, with a creamy and tasty tartar sauce. The thick batter provided a satisfying crunch without being greasy. The spaghetti napoletana was simple yet delicious, and the roast ham was surprisingly tasty. This place serves classic Showa-era flavors that are hard to find elsewhere. For dessert, we pre-ordered the rare cheese and matcha pudding, which had a perfect firmness. The cheese pudding had a caramel bitterness and a hint of cheese flavor, while the matcha pudding was incredibly rich and paired well with the caramel. By the time we left before 12 pm, there was already a line forming outside. The place was bustling with customers, and I didn't realize how popular it was since I had only done takeout before. I will definitely be back to try more of their menu items! 🍮🍵

I saw a video on Instagram of caramel being burnt, and the sound was so satisfying that I had to go try it out. I heard that 百花園 (Hyakkaten) is a place to find delicious sweets, so I decided to visit. I called them at 1:30 and they said they still had 5 seats available for dine-in. I quickly rode my bike there and managed to secure a spot! The shop looked dark from the outside, but inside it was bright and welcoming. I ordered the retro-style burnt caramel pudding for 330 yen and a coffee for 310 yen. The presentation was simple yet charming, and the pudding was just the right texture - not too firm or too soft. The caramel flavor was rich and not too sweet, with a hint of bitterness from being burnt just right. The coffee was smooth and not too acidic. It was a cold day, but I was glad I came. I could easily have eaten two more puddings! They also offer bottled puddings for takeout. I had a great time chatting with the staff who manage their Instagram account. The shop is located a 9-minute walk from Sakura Deai-kan, a great spot to visit during cherry blossom season or for a picnic.

Near the horse racing track in Kyoto, there is a Western-style restaurant with a long U-shaped counter. It seems that many large truck drivers frequent the place, but on the day I went, it was filled with salarymen. I ordered the special lunch, but the special bento looked much more delicious, even though they were the same price. Overall, it was nothing special.

I came here for a late lunch on Saturday for the first time. I arrived around 3:30 pm and there was only one other customer at that time, so it was quite empty. This restaurant has a long history, with a sign saying it was established 50 years ago. Looking at the menu, I noticed they offer a variety of dishes and I decided to try the "Hyakkaen Lunch". After a short wait of about 5 minutes, my meal was served. The set included shrimp fry, hamburger, and roast ham, which are classic Western dishes. The hamburger was on the small side and a bit dry, lacking juiciness. The demi-glace sauce was sweet and flavorful without being too heavy. The roast ham was just average. The shrimp fry had the tail attached, but it didn't really resemble a shrimp. The texture was chewy, and the sweet tartar sauce was tasty, but it didn't quite give the feeling of eating shrimp. The portion of rice was also small, and overall, the meal was not very filling. Considering the price, there are many other Western restaurants where you can get a more satisfying meal for the same price. I used a local dining coupon this time, so it was a good deal. Thank you for the meal!

Half Moon Bento Box with Red Miso Soup for 740 yen. It included hamburger, fish fry, spaghetti, ham, and salad. It had been 10 months since my last visit and 1 year and 4 months since I last had the Half Moon Bento. It was still delicious as ever (๑′ᴗ‵๑). However, for the first time, I surprisingly finished everything easily. I wonder why that happened!?

Today, I came here. It's an old, run-down restaurant along the road leading to Yodoyabashi Racecourse from the local area. I arrived at 12:50... The dimly lit, well-worn interior has a kitchen space in the back, a large U-shaped counter seat on the right, and three table seats by the window on the left. The retro atmosphere, like a drive-in from the Showa era, feels like time has stood still, which is quite nice. It's run by six veteran men and women. The menu mainly consists of Western-style dishes, but they also have ramen and offer takeout bento boxes. A unique feature is that if the four-digit number chosen by the restaurant matches the license plate number, the meal is free, and they offer half-price service for birthdays. According to reviews, the "half-moon bento" seems to be popular, so I ordered it... After a while, it arrived. It came in a crescent-shaped plastic bento box, with miso soup and pickled radish on the side. Inside, there was a small hamburger in the shape of a rice bag, a white fish fry, spaghetti at the bottom, shredded cabbage, and ham. The hamburger was topped with demi-glace sauce and had a solid texture. It wasn't juicy, but when chewed well, the flavor of the meat came through, and it was delicious. The white fish fry was also freshly fried and hot, with a good balance of tartar sauce, and it was quite tasty. Even the simple spaghetti on the side turned out to be a meat sauce with ground meat mixed in. The miso soup was a regular red miso soup with tofu. I finished it in no time, just the right size. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but thinking about how this place has been around for over half a century in such a remote location, it makes sense. Wow, everyone knows some really good restaurants! Service was good. Overall, a satisfying meal. Personal rating: wheelchair accessibility - average, restroom not checked, ample parking on site.

Fried chicken set meal for 780 yen. There aren't many restaurants around, but it's still very popular. After 12 o'clock, there was a wait! The fried chicken was sprinkled with powdered sansho pepper, so I couldn't stop sweating afterwards. Sometimes, crispy fried chicken like this is delicious.

[Positive Review] Pork Tenderloin Cutlet Hayashi Rice <with soup> 780 yen. I've had the Pork Tenderloin Cutlet Hayashi Rice before, but I didn't remember the taste at all. The demi-glace sauce was a bit rich. If you say it's the taste of Showa era, well, that's true.

Italian spaghetti for 650 yen. The ingredients were ham, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. The sweet flavor was delicious. However, I didn't want to get tired of the sweetness, so I occasionally added a little Worcestershire sauce for a change in taste. The acidity added was also delicious.

Half-moon bento box with red miso soup (hamburger, fish fry, spaghetti, ham, salad) for 720 yen. I ordered Italian spaghetti, but they said, "Sorry, we don't have spaghetti today." It ended up being like spaghetti from the Showa era, but oh well.

Pork Cutlet Hayashi Rice <Pork Fillet> <With Soup> 780 yen. There are mostly regular customers at this place, but other customers also come in quite often. It's not a special restaurant, but it's interesting how they attract a variety of customers. That's probably why they've been around for 50 years.

I thought I had to come before it closes, but seeing how busy it was today, my worries were unfounded. This hamburger is cheating! Just one bite knocked me out. It was a great lunch where I could feel the Showa era.

The staff at the restaurant are mostly middle-aged part-timers. I ordered the half-moon bento box, but the hamburger lacked meatiness and had a fishy texture. The homemade fish fry with tartar sauce was delicious!

Half moon bento box with red miso soup for 720 yen. I asked for less rice and was able to finish it all. Still, I'm full. The hamburger was a bit smaller than expected!

A traditional diner located in a slightly hard-to-find place. Great taste! Excellent service! And the portions are generous!! Thank you for the coffee ticket ☕️ Looking forward to collecting 6 stamps❤️

Omelette rice (with soup) for 650 yen. The ketchup rice was a bit too strong, with too much ketchup. But well, in this restaurant, it doesn't really matter. (๑′ᴗ‵๑)

Half Moon Bento Box <with red miso soup> (hamburger, fish fry, spaghetti, ham, salad) for 720 yen. As always, deeply immersed in the world of Showa era (๑′ᴗ‵๑). Next time, I have to remember to say "less rice" when ordering.