Next to Hikari-ya, there is a shop that has been around for a while. The lunch menu is only 650 yen, which feels like a great deal. I was torn between the Napoli-tan and the options here, but they offer free upsizing here! With salad, drink, and a large portion of rice, the meal is a great value. Payment is in cash when the meal arrives. The Indian spaghetti curry with cheese is a reliable and tasty choice. And if you spend over 550 yen, you get a 100 yen discount coupon for your next visit. If your next meal costs 550 yen, it's like an endless loop, right? (laughs)

Mr. Yorozuyan from Mairebi actually runs an auto repair shop as the president, and this time, I asked for a car speaker replacement for the first time, thanks to our connection on Tabelog. Me: "It's my wife's beloved car, so I'm counting on you." Yoroyan: "Leave it to me, haha." Me: "If it costs about the same as a major car shop like Jidosha Taitai (tentative name), then that's fine." Yoroyan: "What are you saying! It'll definitely be cheaper here." With some skepticism, I left my car and borrowed a substitute car to kill time somewhere. I immediately drove the car and entered a nearby sweet shop. I ordered the Kyoto-style zenzai for ¥570 (with matcha and soy sauce kelp). Made with Hokkaido red beans, it had a rich flavor. Eating a bit of soy sauce kelp in between increased the sweetness even more. The mochi is freshly grilled after ordering. It takes a bit of time, but the freshly grilled mochi is fragrant and truly delicious. The shop was very quiet, perhaps because it was close to closing time. There was only one male customer besides me, who soon left. This shop operates on a complete prepayment system. Additionally, it's self-service for returning dishes and refilling water. This allows you to be left alone completely. It's like a complete solo paradise. I'd like to come back next time and take my time to relax. During this time, I received a message from Yoroyan saying, "It's done." After receiving the car, when I actually tested the speakers, the result was truly wonderful. With the sound quality improved this much, my wife will surely be happy. The price was also quite reasonable after some negotiation. Yoroyan said, "I don't want people to think it's a sponsored post, so don't post it on the internet without permission," but it's not a sponsored post, and it was much better than a certain major company, so I'm happy and decided to write about it after all. Yoroyan, please forgive me, haha.

This is a unique shop specializing in "Kyoto-style goheimochi". They claim it's in the shape of a turtle, but it's more like a cute mole shape, with plenty of sauce on top. The mochi is made from high-quality white rice instead of glutinous rice, giving it a moist texture and a hint of sweetness from the rice. The sauce options include sesame miso, black honey kinako, soy sauce nori, and strawberry kinako. You can also take them to go, but it's best to eat them fresh in the shop for the best flavor and texture. They offer various drinks that pair well with the mochi. Prices start at 140 yen per piece, which may seem a bit high, but considering the quality, quantity, and taste, it is definitely worth it.

Local people often fill up the seats. It's an atmosphere where you can stay for hours without any problem. You can freely pour yourself tea from the pot. I once stayed for over two hours with a friend, eating two dumplings, but no one gave us a dirty look. The staff is always smiling, a lovable couple (they get the change wrong about 30% of the time). As for the dumplings, I really like them because you can taste the rice well. I especially love the sesame miso flavor. I could eat as many as I want. I moved further away from the restaurant, but I want to go back again.