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Beyond Hayashinomachi Street, about 10 minutes towards the Sanze Pass direction from Nogaya, it is located on the right side. The parking lot is big enough to accommodate 4-5 cars. Upon entering the store, a large car is displayed on the left side. The layout prioritizes display over customer seating space. There are about 4 two-seater tables along the walls. There are also 2 two-seater tables in front of the car display. The counter can seat about 4 people. The seating area is very cramped, making it uncomfortable to eat. Plates are arranged closely together, requiring careful eating to avoid dropping anything. In addition to the small space, condiments, napkins, toothpicks, and PayPay notices are placed, further reducing space. The salad and main dish are served on the same plate, likely due to the limited table space. The small plates make it challenging to eat the salad without spilling. The miso soup is served in a coffee cup, lacking any charm. On the other hand, the hamburger sauce is served in a separate dish, which is unusual outside of family restaurants. The quality of the main dish may be affected by serving the sauce separately. The seats along the wall have small cushions that do not match the number of seats, creating an uncomfortable experience. The seats on the opposite side have small chairs without backrests or cushions, making them unrelaxing. Overall, the customer space is significantly limited compared to the size of the restaurant. The focus on display suggests that the management caters to a select group of regular customers. There seems to be no consideration for expanding the tables or making it easier to eat. However, it was clear to me that all customers, except for me, opted to take out bento boxes. This place seems more suited for taking out bento boxes rather than sitting and eating leisurely. The taste, in short, feels like a product that prioritizes cost-cutting over quality. The hamburger bento box, priced at 500 yen, reflects this. The topping with sausages, priced at 200 yen for 3 pieces, should have been a clue. The concept of quantity over quality is evident in the pricing of the sausages. It seems that this restaurant values quantity over quality.