I visited one of the restaurants I casually checked out last week. I went there for lunch today around 11:30 am. Of course, I went by bike... It was mostly downhill on the way there, so it was a smooth ride... but going back was tough because it was all uphill... The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of a building, with the 1st floor being a parking lot. There was no sign indicating that they were open at the entrance of the 1st floor, so I wondered if they were not open when I checked it out. I climbed the stairs to the 2nd floor and entered the restaurant. There were no other customers at this time. It seemed like a solid restaurant, but it was surprising. I quickly ordered the "daily special" which seemed to offer the best value. I also ordered a hot coffee to have after the meal. Rice and miso soup were refillable, which was nice. The total cost was 800 yen including tax. The order was placed and the owner started cooking almost immediately... It seems like they cook as they go. The meal was ready in less than 10 minutes, and I received it over the counter. It consisted of pork with spicy sauce and vegetable-filled minced cutlet. The portion size was quite generous for one serving. The rice was a bit firm! It might be an issue with the cooking... Also, I think they didn't use new rice... The main dish was decent considering the price... The seasoning was good too... The taste might complement the rice. I finished half of the main dish before the rice ran out... I also finished the miso soup and asked for a refill. The rice was supposed to be served in a small portion, but it was not that small... I thought it was too much while eating. By the time I finished each dish, I felt full! I had a hearty breakfast... and as I was struggling, the coffee was brought to me. I originally asked for black coffee, but it came with sugar and milk... Maybe it was the coffee that was made when they finished brewing at 11 am... There was a slight sense of being overcooked. Well, it came as a complimentary item so I couldn't complain. If the rice and coffee were delicious, it would have seemed like a perfect lunch. Extremely disappointing. However, if I were still doing fieldwork, this would probably become one of the restaurants I would want to visit regularly.

I had the gyu-ton lunch with 150g of tonkatsu and 150g of hamburger. It was delicious! The hamburger had a simple seasoning but was quite peppery. The demiglace sauce was light but flavorful. It was interesting that kimchi was served as a side dish. Rice and miso soup were free for refills, and the menu had a variety of options to choose from. Next time, I want to try the voluminous lunch set that the person next to me was eating. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back again.

Special lunch for 980 yen with hamburger, fried chicken, and shrimp fry. Thin miso soup with kimchi, half portion of rice... Very satisfied! Not sure which dish was the best, but everything was delicious. The daily lunch special for 800 yen is a great deal. It's a nice restaurant! All the customers are men, and they seem to be on the older side (including myself). It seems like a place where it's easy to dine alone. I might try the tonkatsu next time, since it's right next to Mangetsu. I'm torn between Japanese and Western dishes!

I visited around 12:30 on a regular day. There were 3 groups of customers before me. There were various combinations like hamburgers, shrimp fry, tonkatsu, ginger pork, and cut steak. I was indecisive. Today, I ordered the ton-ton set with 120g of tonkatsu and 100g of ginger pork. It cost 980 yen including tax. The salad was plentiful, which was nice. However, I usually eat thick-cut tonkatsu at tonkatsu restaurants, so the thin tonkatsu felt a bit lacking. The ginger pork was delicious. Next time, I want to try the 250g hamburger for a hearty meal.

Today, I stopped by for lunch at the long-awaited Nishi Kappo with my colleagues from work! Previously, there was a limit on the number of parking spaces, so I didn't have many opportunities to visit, but they recently expanded the parking space so we were able to easily park. We arrived just before 12 o'clock and the restaurant was almost full, showing that it is a popular spot in the area. The menu had a wide variety of Western dishes to choose from, making it difficult to decide, but I personally ordered the pork ginger lunch, which I love. After ordering, my colleague recommended the hamburger, but it was too late... maybe next time. However, the pork ginger dish was quite filling, and the lunch menu allows for unlimited rice and miso soup refills, which is great for those who like to eat heartily. The pork ginger dish had a slightly thick and flavorful sauce with a good amount of ginger, and the pork was very tender, making it enjoyable until the last bite.

It feels like a casual Western-style restaurant in the street. The side dishes show attention to detail.

Special lunch. Handmade hamburger, tender fried chicken, and large shrimp fry!

The hamburgers and shrimp fry at this restaurant are delicious classics. It's a shame that it's not easily accessible without a car.

The daily lunch special is delicious and a great deal. I always make sure to stop by when I'm nearby for work.

I visited this restaurant during lunchtime on a regular day. The lunchtime here is from 11:30 am to 4 pm, which is also the same as the business hours. This means that only the lunch menu is available. The parking lot for this place is located on the first floor of the building, with space for about 5 cars. Due to the wet snow falling, I parked in the spot next to the building where there was an empty space and entered the restaurant in front of me, which turned out to be Restaurant Nishikitchen. I actually intended to go to the neighboring Mangetsu Shokudo, a casual dining place. The parking lot for Restaurant Nishikitchen was full, but there were plenty of empty seats inside the restaurant. There was a significant difference between the capacity of the restaurant and the number of parking spaces available, and some people were even parking in the pachinko parlor parking lot across the road. There was a menu board in front of the entrance to the second-floor restaurant, and I noticed the daily limited special set meal (780 yen) for 50 servings. I entered the restaurant, and it was quite empty. Despite imagining a crowded scene with workers in work clothes from the Hakkon Industrial Park, only about a third of the seats were occupied. The customers were mostly men. The restaurant had a clean and cozy coffee shop-like interior with counter seats and table seats. I sat at a table and ordered the Ton Ton Lunch, a double pork dish with 150g of tonkatsu and 100g of ginger pork. It was a regular menu item upon request. The set came with a hot coffee, which I had before the meal, and the dishes arrived quickly after that. The meal consisted of a salad with shredded daikon radish and leaf lettuce, an apple slice, a separate plate of rice, miso soup, and a small side dish of kimchi. Including the coffee I had earlier, the set cost 980 yen. The miso soup was delicious and not too salty. The rice was average in taste and texture, served on a large plate which made it a bit difficult to eat. It might be a point of emphasis for the Western-style restaurant. If they care about the rice, they could consider serving the miso soup in a cup for easier consumption. Personally, I find it easier to eat rice from a bowl rather than a plate, especially since they provide chopsticks, not a knife and fork. The apple was a bit mushy and the skin was tough. I wanted to leave only the skin, but thought it might be impolite, so I managed to eat it all. Overall, considering the location and taste, the cost-performance ratio is not very high. However, the free refills for rice and miso soup might be appealing. The coffee was not particularly tasty, but it was still coffee. Lastly, I hope they consider making the restaurant smoke-free as it can affect the taste of the meal.

Recently started reviewing, beginner reviewer, a middle-aged man living in Sapporo. Visited on a certain day in November at 2:00 PM. No customers were there when I arrived. Once again, I ordered the daily lunch special priced at 780 yen, limited to 50 servings. Today's special was hamburger in demi-glace sauce and fried squid. The dishes arrived in a few minutes, and upon seeing them, I thought, "Hmm... is the fried squid frozen?" Well, considering the price, it's understandable. As for the hamburger in demi-glace sauce... could it be a retort-packed "chicken hamburger"? I'm not sure if it is, but the size, texture, and taste made me think of that. I kept repeating to myself, "Well, considering the price, it's understandable." Despite my comments, the miso soup was delicious as it was last time. After the meal, I was able to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee while smoking, so I was somewhat satisfied. If I have the chance to revisit, I'll opt for the regular menu instead of the daily special. On a sunny holiday in October, while cycling around near my home, I noticed a red banner saying "Taste-Boasting Lunch." I had seen it a few times before but never paid much attention to it. Upon checking on Tabelog, it seemed to be a Western-style restaurant. Surprisingly, despite being close to my home, I had never noticed its existence, probably because the neighboring "Mangetsu Shokudo" is more prominent. I visited after 1:00 PM. The counter, which can seat about 10 people, was almost full of office workers and construction workers. There were about five tables, and an elderly couple occupied one. I chose a table near the window at the back. Although I casually glanced at the menu, I had already decided what to order. I ordered the daily lunch special priced at 780 yen, limited to 50 servings per day, as written on the signboard outside. Today's special was chicken cutlet and ginger pork. While reading a magazine and playing with my smartphone, I waited for about 20 minutes. Suddenly, I raised my head, thinking it was taking too long. I made eye contact with the owner chef in the kitchen, who said, "We ran out of rice... We're cooking more, so please wait a little longer." During lunchtime, rice is served in large portions, and refills are free. Most customers were unabashedly asking for refills, and it seemed like I had to wait quite a while. My daily lunch special finally arrived. Visually, it was decent for the price. The ginger pork was a bit salty for my taste. The chicken cutlet didn't seem freshly fried, but at this price, it might be acceptable. Setting aside the food, for some reason, the miso soup was very delicious. A regular miso soup with fried tofu and green onions as ingredients tasted this good... I couldn't resist having a second serving. Regardless of the food, the fact that smoking is allowed throughout the day is appreciated. There are few places where you can sit back, enjoy a cup of coffee, and smoke leisurely nowadays. A restaurant that allows smoking after a meal is valuable. Of course, I would consider revisiting.

When I visited "Mangetsu Shokudo" before, I noticed a diner next door and finally got around to visiting it. The first floor of the building serves as a parking lot, and you need to park diagonally, which requires a bit of skill. As I climbed the stairs and entered the restaurant, I was surprised to see a large L-shaped counter and about four tables. I sat down and was surprised to find that despite the presence of an outdoor unit, the windows were wide open and only a fan was running. It was a very hot day, so it was quite tough! I ordered the "Zangi Lunch". It came with 5-6 small pieces of Zangi, with a slightly salty sauce similar to oil-drizzled chicken and tartar sauce. The Zangi itself was quite salty, so I just gobbled it up. The salad was generous and satisfying. Considering the price, I thought it would be nice to have another dish included. My wife ordered the "Special Lunch". It also came with Zangi, but without the sauce. The hamburger, to put it nicely, was "soft", but to put it bluntly, it was "watery". The mushy texture just didn't sit well with me. The shrimp fry seemed to be frozen food... Well, considering the price, it's understandable. It was all because of the heat... (>o<)

Today, I visited for the first time and had the King's Lunch for 980 yen. It had cheese hamburger, bacon, fried egg, potato and corn on the side, and a generous portion of rice with free miso soup refills. I was very satisfied and will visit again.

On a certain weekday, I visited a Western-style restaurant that I found in this area through a search. There are about four parking spaces on the first floor of the building, but it can be full during peak times, so it's necessary to check if it's full. The restaurant on the second floor of the building has a large, somewhat open kitchen surrounded by a counter with eight seats and table seating around it. They provide manga books and wet towels as a service, and smoking is allowed in all seats, but the windows are open and the kitchen is well ventilated, so even if someone smokes nearby, it's not a problem. The background music is a daytime TV show playing on the television. There were many menu options that perfectly hit the spot that day, and I finally decided on the "Ton Ton Lunch (980 yen)" and requested a complimentary drink with Coke Zero. The kitchen staff efficiently handled cooking, serving, and payment, with the owner and a waitress working together seamlessly. So, I took a bite... The ginger pork had a firm texture with a sweet and savory sauce that coated it nicely. The pork cutlet had a crispy coating, and while the meat was thinly sliced, it was delicious with the original sauce. The kimchi and free rice refills, as well as the miso soup, were also quite good. The drink service was also fantastic. During lunchtime, everyone leaves promptly after finishing their meal, so the turnover seems to be good. There is another favorite restaurant next door, and I couldn't help but sigh, "Why are there two great restaurants so close to each other?!" I would definitely like to visit again! Thank you for the meal.

My friend wanted to eat a hearty Western meal after a long time, so we went to the perfect restaurant, Nishizubo-san. This was actually my 6th visit since my first review in March. We ordered the limited-time menu for June and July: "My Hamburger Lunch" and "Half & Half Lunch." "My Hamburger Lunch" included a 150g hamburger, 3 pieces of zangi, and an omelette on rice. It also came with salad, drink, kimchi, and miso soup for only 980 yen. The portion was generous, but I couldn't finish it all. The "Half & Half Lunch" had a 120g tonkatsu and a 120g hamburger, along with drink, kimchi, miso soup, and rice on a separate plate. Even my friend couldn't finish it all. Someone please take on the challenge for us! (laughs) Next to Mangetsu Shokudo, there was always a flag that caught my attention, so I finally went to Nishizubo-san. They offer a daily lunch special limited to 50 servings a day. Today's special was pork ginger stir-fry and fried fish. My friend had the mixed lunch with hamburger, fried chicken, and shrimp fry. During the lunch hours from 11 am to 5 pm, you can get free refills of rice and miso soup. Families and groups of women were also there, but this place seems to cater more to men because of the huge portions. The main dish was served with plenty of vegetables, a generous serving of rice, miso soup, kimchi, and a drink. My stomach was completely full. Given the location, there were many factory workers who probably wanted a filling meal. Both Mangetsu Shokudo and Nishizubo-san have definitely contributed to my weight gain. But the flavors are so good that I just can't get enough of them.

In March 2015, I visited "Restaurant Nishi Chubo" for the first time. I had tried to visit once before, but they happened to be closed that day. I arrived a little after 1 pm. When I got out of the car, I realized I had forgotten my digital camera. (Sweating) The restaurant's operating hours were until 2:30 pm, but the last order for lunch was at 4:30 pm. I confirmed this with the staff and went back home to get my camera. (Laugh) I returned around 2:30 pm. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a building near Shimoine Street in the Hassamu area of Sapporo. You can check the exact location on Tabelog. I parked in the restaurant's parking space. Inside, there are five 4-person tables and a counter with about 7 seats. Despite it being a late lunch hour, four tables were already occupied. I was seated at an empty table. The kitchen is run by one chef and the menu mainly features steaks and hamburgers. The daily special lunch, limited to 50 servings, was already sold out. From the recommended dishes for February and March, I ordered the "Hokkaido Beef Fillet Cut Steak Lunch 120g" with the recommended "Japanese-style sauce." My companion ordered the "Hamburger and Zangi Lunch" also from the February and March recommendations, with a choice of "Demiglace sauce." For drinks, I had an "Iced Coffee" and my companion had a "Coca-Cola Zero." The drinks came quickly. Five minutes later, the salad arrived, followed by the main dishes. The Hokkaido Beef Fillet Cut Steak Lunch 180g was served on a hot iron plate. The Hokkaido beef fillet steak was very tender and cooked to a medium-rare level. It was quite filling and paired well with the recommended Japanese-style sauce. The side dishes included potato corn steak and bean sprouts with the steak sauce seeping through nicely. The salad was generous and included spaghetti salad, onions, cucumbers, sausages, lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, purple onions, tartar sauce, pickles, and kimchi. The miso soup had a delicious taste similar to a Japanese restaurant. The rice was warm and good quality, with the option for refills. The drinks had a good volume and were reasonably priced at 1280 yen. The Hamburger and Zangi Lunch came on a hot iron plate as well. The hamburger was large at 160g and had a meaty texture. The zangi (fried chicken) was crispy with a thin coating and a flavorful taste. The side dishes included potato corn salad, pickles, miso soup, rice, and a drink, all for 980 yen. Both lunches were very filling and exceeded expectations for their prices. The restaurant allows smoking, which was the only downside. Overall, it was a satisfying dining experience, and I look forward to trying the 300g Hokkaido Beef Fillet Cut Steak Lunch on my next visit.

I went to Nishi Kitchen. I found a good dining place after a long time. Located under the railway tracks in Hassamu, there are various delicious places, but I had never been here before, so I decided to give it a try. Nishi Kitchen is located just a little past Shinmichi, heading straight from Hassamu Chuo Station towards Teine. The first floor is a parking lot and the store is on the second floor. Let's go in right away. The interior of the restaurant has a bright atmosphere and a cafeteria-like feel. I sat at the counter, which was perfect for dining alone. There were various set menus posted on the wall, but this time I ordered the daily lunch special that was being promoted at the entrance. You can have unlimited rice and miso soup refills, and a drink is included for only 700 yen, tax included. The staff must be working really hard to offer such a deal. Probably managed by a husband and wife, they are likely trying to keep labor costs as low as possible. Today's daily lunch special was a plate with cut steak, white fish fry, meat sauce pasta, and salad, a very fulfilling meal. In addition to this plate, rice and miso soup were included, so it was quite a generous portion. As for the taste, it was very well cooked. I arrived at exactly 12:00 pm and it quickly became full, showing how popular it is. About 90% of the customers ordered the daily lunch special, so it was the right choice to try it first. The restaurant has a variety of comics and is very cool inside, probably due to good ventilation. The large windows make it bright and I really liked the atmosphere. This lantern. It's nice, isn't it? It exudes a nice feeling.

When passing through the Hassamu area in a car, it was almost lunchtime. I decided to check out a place where you can enjoy Western-style lunch, and settled on this place after looking at the food log again. It was already August, so I couldn't remember the exact price. Was it 700 yen or 720 yen... Anyway, if I were to order, there was no other choice but the daily special. The interior of the restaurant was more like a Western-style eatery or a counter that seemed to be a remnant of an izakaya, giving a slightly messy impression. I went around the opening time, so next to the chair I sat on at the counter, there were commercial bottled seasonings, which was a bit... The daily special on that day was tonkatsu, mapo tofu, and chorizo. The taste was average, but it was delicious. It's not shown in the photo, but there was miso soup instead of soup. It seems to be common in Western-style eateries in Hokkaido. It would have been nice if they had onion consommé or something. A little disappointing thing was the smoking. Although the interior was reasonably spacious, smoking was allowed. Towards the end of my meal, several regular customers arrived, and some of them started smoking, so I hurriedly left. It may be unavoidable due to the nature of the restaurant.