I had lunch at a popular diner with a view of the harbor in Tatsumi. The restaurant is quite old, having achieved 10,000 consecutive days of operation, as indicated on the sign outside. It seems that the local newspaper has covered their past achievements as well. I wonder how they handle events like Bon festivals and New Year's. The recommended dish is the chicken tempura set meal, but they also offer a variety of set meals including meat, fried food, fish, and hamburg steak. I ordered the vegetable stir-fry set meal, which had a rich flavor that went well with the rice. The taste was average, but that's part of the charm of set meals. Thank you for the meal.

I stayed in Hakodate for a while, and today, being a Saturday, I decided to expand my range and visit this restaurant, which is said to be one of the "Three Great Cafeterias of Hakodate." Their specialty is the Jumbo Roast Chicken and they are open every day without a break. There is a sign outside celebrating their achievement of 10,000 consecutive days of being open. This milestone was reached on December 12, 2021, so my visit today marks the 10,481st day. While in the past such dedication would have been praised without question, in today's times, I can't help but think that it's unnecessary to work so hard without taking a break when you could just rest when you need to. When I arrived at the restaurant, it seemed like they were on a break as there was no one around. The inside of the restaurant was dimly lit and quiet. Despite this, they were open for business. The restaurant is quite small, but being one of the Three Great Cafeterias of Hakodate, I can imagine it gets quite crowded during peak hours. Looking at the menu, I noticed that the prices were higher than the photos of the menu from a year ago on Tabelog. There was a note by the self-service water cooler instructing customers to turn it on and off each time. It seems that the dim lighting is a sign of their struggle against rising utility costs. I decided to order the Jumbo Roast Chicken set meal and debated what to add. The side dishes for the set meal were discounted by 100 yen each, and the Vegetable Stir-fry set meal, Pork Cutlet set meal, and Cutlet set meal were all priced the same. I couldn't rely on my years of dining out experience to understand the pricing system. I decided to add just the Vegetable Stir-fry. While waiting for the food, I felt pressured to conserve electricity and water even in the restroom. When the food was served, the Jumbo Roast Chicken did have a good amount of juiciness and was easy to eat. The slight saltiness on the surface made the rice taste better. The Vegetable Stir-fry was quite ordinary, and the pricing compared to the Pork Cutlet raised more questions. As I started eating, an elderly lady behind me ordered two Jumbo Roast Chickens for takeout and sat staring at me throughout my meal. Payment was cash only. After being shown their extreme frugality, I couldn't complain about the slight fee for cashless payments.

Located 7 minutes from Honcho-machi Station on the Hakodate City Tram, this restaurant is a famous spot in Hakodate known for its special set meals! The shop has even been featured on TV. It seems that they will achieve 10,000 days of continuous operation by December 12, 2021. Their specialty "Jumbo Chicken Set Meal" uses half a chicken, making it a hearty meal. The perfect thickness of the batter and seasoning make it surprisingly easy to eat, and the rice goes down smoothly. It's a taste that you sometimes crave. We wish them success in reaching 10,000 days of operation! 😊

Continuous operation is appreciated~ Panda and capybara at 15:30. Chicken Karaage Set A (around 640 yen) and Half Fried Chicken Set (around 1200 yen). The chicken karaage is quite greasy and has a sweet taste that seems to come from sugar (not zangi, right?). Panda and capybara agreed that it was definitely karaage, served with cream croquette and fried egg. The half fried chicken took 30-40 minutes to be served, but it was very crispy and hot. However, it was very salty, so it's difficult to finish a serving alone (at least for us). Sharing different menu items intentionally seems to be the best way to enjoy the meal. It's recommended to visit wearing a full-body jersey that is easy to wash and dry, as the strong oil smell will stick to your clothes. Thank you for the meal☆

The set meal is a great deal. I chose the Mix A set for 640 yen, which comes with 2 pieces of fried chicken, 1 pork cutlet, a croquette, and a fried egg, all for this price. And to my surprise, the rice portion was huge. The fried chicken was a generous size, a bit burnt because it was marinated in soy sauce. The seasoning was well done. I always end up with leftover rice, so I topped the fried egg with soy sauce on the rice to make a quick egg rice dish. The downside is that the smell of oil in the restaurant is quite strong. In the winter, the smell of oil sticks to my thick coat and it's quite bothersome.

Hakodate seems to love fried chicken! I tried the popular chicken karaage set meal at Tatsumi Shokudo, one of the three major eateries in Hakodate. It was only 640 yen and came with a generous portion of rice and a fried egg on top. The karaage was well-seasoned and delicious. I enjoyed putting the fried egg on top of the rice and drizzling soy sauce over it. It seems like the other two eateries also have fried chicken as their signature dish. Are Hakodate locals big fans of fried chicken? I was satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

The restaurant is open year-round without any breaks. I tried to order noodles but they were already sold out, so I ended up getting the pork cutlet set meal. It was delicious, with ketchup added as per my request. The table comes with tonkatsu sauce and soy sauce as standard. The restaurant has a spacious parking lot with space for 5 cars. It is a long-established diner known for its great value and generous portions. They also offer popular fresh, locally-sourced fish dishes. I plan to visit again on New Year's Day next year! ^_^

This is a famous diner known for continuing to operate without taking a break. The sign for the Jumbo Chicken Set (1,150 yen) is visible along Asahimori Street. There is also a parking lot, making it very convenient. When you enter the shop "Tatsumi" known for its heartfelt flavors, you will see a counter and a raised seating area. It's not particularly spacious. This time, I tried the most popular A Set Meal for 640 yen. The rice is normal, and the side dishes include pork cutlet, 2 pieces of fried chicken, cream croquette, and a sunny-side-up egg. It also comes with pickles and miso soup. I think the portion and taste are both sufficient. I wonder how long they can continue their non-stop operation.

The Natto Family visited on New Year's Day. It is quietly located in a residential area. It seems they are open every day, which is amazing! The Half Fried Chicken Set comes with a half chicken that is served piping hot! It seems to be seasoned with salt and has a strong flavor. The side dish of squid mentaiko is also from Hakodate and delicious. The Hamburg Steak Set is quite good, with a home-cooked taste. The Chicken Karaage Set includes three large pieces of chicken, which are sweet and soy sauce-based, making it easy to eat with rice. The Natto Kid is satisfied with about two bowls of rice. It's a homely restaurant, and when we visited, a kind mother took care of cooking and serving.

In the western district of Hakodate City, there is a retro diner called Tatsumi, which is one of the three major diners in Hakodate. The diner is popular among locals for its retro atmosphere and affordable, generous portions of food. Recently, I have been visiting diners in this area one after another, indulging in unhealthy eating habits. I parked my car in the parking lot next to the diner, entered the diner, and ordered the popular Mix A set which includes fried fish, chicken, croquette, and fried egg. The diner had a cozy atmosphere with regular customers chatting with the owner. The food was served promptly, and even though I asked for a smaller portion of rice, I was given a generous amount. The food was delicious, and I left the diner feeling satisfied. I hope these diners continue to thrive, as they offer a fulfilling dining experience at a reasonable price.

It seems like it was the 9999th consecutive day of business, with many celebrations for the upcoming 10000th day. This restaurant is truly loved by many people. The cost performance was excellent!

The location is facing City Road 2, with a small parking lot for 5 cars on the narrow side of the building. Access by car is decent. Open every day for 8,924 days in a row. One of the restaurants in Hakodate specializing in large portions. With few reviews, I ordered the grilled salmon (¥840). The portion size is medium with bones. The texture, taste, and fat content lack freshness. Is it a different kind of salmon? The saltiness is moderate, which is appreciated. The rice is ordinary but the portion size is good. No musty smell from the jar. The miso soup is light with only seaweed. Two slices of yellow pickled radish seem out of place. Overall, it feels like falling and breaking a bone on a snowy morning.

"Grilled ginger set meal for 950 yen"

Mixed A set meal 750 yen

The homemade hamburger was delicious.