Tomato sauce simmered cheese hamburger and summer vegetable and beef skirt skewers for 1280 yen. The hamburger is very appetizing with just the right amount of rice and overall delicious including the side dishes. It seems like they use homemade ingredients rather than frozen foods. Other menu items such as Gapao rice, chilled ramen, and soba change daily and are intriguing. The portion size is just right, but it may be a bit on the expensive side due to the elaborate preparation. The service is average. There are toothpicks and ashtrays on the tables. Water is provided when seated. Additionally, there is a self-service area near the entrance with water, tissues, and tea available.

Today's daily special was a hamburger with mushroom sauce, mackerel with miso marinade, and tomato and avocado salad. The hamburger was moist and tender with a rich flavor, and the mushroom sauce on top was incredibly delicious. The mackerel was similar to salt-grilled fish, and the salad had a great combination of flavors. The braised butterbur was also tasty. It was a perfectly balanced daily special. Thank you for the meal, I will definitely come back again.

I went to the restaurant EN! It was located in a residential area, and I happened to pass by so I went in. The prices were reasonable and the food was delicious! Great value for money! I recommend it! Thank you for the meal!

One weekend, I finally had the chance to visit this cafe/bar that I pass by every week for lunch. The place seems to be busy even at night. It is located down a side street with space for about 4 cars to park. Inside, there are about 4 tables, an L-shaped counter, and a calm atmosphere. Smoking is allowed, which is a bit disappointing for me, but there were quite a few customers during my visit. The background music playing was cool jazz vocals. I decided to try something other than the popular soup curry, so I ordered the seasonal curry called "Pork Belly and Potato Curry (840 yen)." After a short wait, the curry was served. I took a bite and was pleasantly surprised by the high quality. The curry sauce was thick and served in a small pot, so it felt wrong to dive in with rice like you would with soup curry. The taste was impressive, with a well-balanced spiciness and delicious ingredients like a whole peeled potato and two large pieces of pork belly. The side dish was a peeled tomato topped with what seemed to be cream cheese. I thought to myself, "I must come back here again!" Thank you for the meal.

I visited Sapporo for the first time in October 2018. For lunch, I searched in the areas of Kita-ku and Higashi-ku, and decided to go to "EN". This restaurant was recommended to me by my regular dining companion, Zin-san. The building is located off the main road, so the only indication of the restaurant is the sign along the road. There is parking space for four cars next to the restaurant. When I arrived in the late morning, there were no other customers, but soon after, what seemed like regulars started coming in. Looking at the menu, there were options like Gapao rice, hamburger, Japanese set meal, ramen salad, which seemed a bit difficult to choose from. However, I decided to go with the daily special, "Pork belly and potato curry". The curry and rice were served separately, with a big piece of pork belly on top of the curry. The pork belly was tender with a mix of soft and fibrous textures, and the curry was a mild, flavorful roux type with a hint of spiciness and light acidity. The potatoes in the curry didn't bother me, as they were added later and the separate serving gave it a stew-like feel. It's been a while since I found a curry that I really liked, but this one from EN gave me the impression of a good Western-style curry. While I was eating, I heard a familiar voice and saw that it was Zin-san who had arrived later. He mentioned that he frequents this place and another cafe nearby. I also included a photo of Zin-san's order of "Saury tempura and dashi set meal", which was beautifully presented. The owner, who is in his 50s, has been in the food industry since high school, and I really think it's a great restaurant that I would visit often if it were closer to me. There aren't many similar restaurants like this in Otaru.

I visited for the first time with the purpose of trying soup curry! The soup was quite rich and to my liking, but it seems that the spiciness level cannot be adjusted, so I wish they would serve it a little hotter.

I have been to this restaurant several times and I think their cooking skills are outstanding. The presentation is wonderful, so I'm sure the chef has had training in Japanese cuisine. (^^)

I had the large hamburger soup curry. It was quite impressive!

I read the article about Mailevi in April 2018 and decided to visit the restaurant right away. It is located in a residential area, in a single house. You can enter without taking off your shoes. The interior has tables and a counter, with a stylish black theme. I ordered the soup curry from the lunch menu and asked if they could make it very spicy, to which they said yes. It took about 10 minutes from ordering to serving. The soup curry was full of ingredients, and when I tried the soup, it was delicious with a rich flavor. The spiciness was just right for me, not too strong, and the soup was smooth and enjoyable. The chicken leg was large and deep-fried, but tender. I usually don't like chicken skin, but I found it tasty here. The deep-fried vegetables were cooked perfectly and delicious. The wooden spoon and fork were stylish and lovely, but very difficult to eat with. It was quite a struggle to eat the soup curry with them. Overall, it was a satisfying meal. Thank you!

I found this restaurant while searching for a soup curry restaurant in the Higashi Ward. It's not a specialty store, so I wasn't sure if the curry would be authentic or not. There were no photos posted, so I couldn't judge based on that. However, a reviewer named zin had posted the lunch menu, which included not only soup curry but also Gapao rice, so I had hopes that it might be delicious. I entered the address into my navigation system and arrived at what looked like a residential area. The restaurant was located at the back of a house, so I was a bit confused. When I circled around to the opposite side of the block, I saw a sign and found the restaurant easily. It was about 40 meters from the road, with a large parking lot with numbered spots that made me think it was a well-equipped restaurant, but upon closer inspection, it was a monthly parking lot (laughs). There was an empty space right next to the restaurant, so I parked there. Inside, there were counter seats and table seats, giving it a dining bar vibe. I was the only customer, so I sat at a table and inquired about the spiciness of the soup curry. They said they couldn't adjust the spiciness level and that it was around medium. When asked if I didn't like spicy food, I explained that I actually enjoy spicy food and usually eat very spicy dishes. After checking with the owner, they confirmed it was okay. The wait time was a bit long, about 20 minutes. In specialty stores, they usually start cooking with pre-prepared ingredients, so they can serve the dish relatively quickly. But in non-specialty stores, longer cooking times are common. When the soup curry arrived, I could tell it was warm. I took a sip and thought, "Ah, it's warm as I expected." The presentation was very meticulous, but I think the soup had cooled down because they had carefully plated two servings. I prefer my soup piping hot. As for the taste, the light broth was flavorful and delicious, but since it was only mildly spicy, it felt a bit lacking. I think it would be even more delicious if they provided chili pepper to increase the spiciness. The large chicken leg had a crispy outer layer and was tasty, but it was a bit difficult to eat as the bones didn't come off easily without using a knife and fork, and the joints had to be picked up by hand. The wooden fork provided was not very easy to use. There were many types of vegetables, but it was disappointing that there were no potatoes. At the end of the meal, they asked if the spiciness was okay, and I cheerfully replied that I could handle it even spicier (laughs). Thank you for the meal.

I went to Higashi-ku Mikaobo. It's EN-san. I visited aiming for soup curry. My dear reviewer, Hiroyuki-san, has visited for lunch. The lunch menu here is mostly around 700-800 yen, so the price over 1000 yen stands out. Since the soup curry has a high cost ratio, this may be a really good deal. I ordered and it came quickly. The temperature management is surprisingly appropriate and it's piping hot. As mentioned in the show, the appearance is really beautiful with colorful vegetables. I actually really dislike chicken legs in soup curry. Even when I go to a soup curry restaurant, I don't order chicken. The main soup curry here doesn't include chicken legs, it's mainly vegetables and mushrooms. However, the chicken leg here is really delicious. The chicken leg that I, a chicken leg hater, love. I asked the owner why it's so delicious. "Because it's domestically produced," he happily replied. Chicken legs from afar are completely different. The chicken, which is fried once to a crisp, is delicious enough on its own. When you ask, a metal knife is brought out. With just this one, you can efficiently eat your meal. I'm craving it again, so I'll visit for lunch tomorrow. I really enjoyed it this time too. Thank you very much.

I went to Izakaya EN in Higashi-ku, Sapporo City. The restaurant is located in a quiet residential area in Mikaho. It is situated just east of Mikaho Gymnasium, on the south side of the property from North 23rd Street. Inside the restaurant, there is a stylish and calm atmosphere with a counter seating for 7 and table seating for 12. Looking at the menu, I noticed that the prices were very reasonable. I had a hard time deciding, but ultimately ordered the Ramen Salad with Fried Green Onions and Quail Eggs for 680 yen, Oyster Fry with Smoked Tartar Sauce for 500 yen, and Kombu Forest Oysters and Shiitake Mushrooms Steamed in Foil for 640 yen. The Ramen Salad was delicious with a sesame-based dressing that allowed the vegetables' flavors to shine through. The fried green onions added a nice crunch and aroma. The Oyster Fry was easy to eat, with no unpleasant fishiness, and a crispy texture. The smoked tartar sauce was also tasty. The steamed oysters and mushrooms were plump and juicy, a winter delicacy that I love. I also noticed they offer lunch, so I plan to visit again soon. Overall, I had a delicious meal and I want to thank them for the wonderful experience.

Basically, I tend to have lunch late. I visited the restaurant after the lunch peak time on Saturday, and many dishes were sold out. I was interested in their curry, but it was sold out. However, the staff kindly offered to make a hamburger curry for me instead, which made me very happy! The hamburger curry (860 yen) came with a Caesar salad, which was a nice touch. The curry had a sweet taste similar to Hayashi rice, with no spiciness, making it suitable for those who don't like spicy food. The hamburger was large and hearty, with a generous amount of cheese on top. I thought it would cost around 1000 yen, but it was actually cheaper, which was a pleasant surprise. The staff's service was excellent, and I would like to visit again at an earlier time next time.