Wandering new curry mania, a solo middle-aged man. This is a memorandum-like review from the old man. If you are looking for "concise information" about the restaurant or food, please move on to other people's reviews. Our company's measures against Corona have various constraints, with different decisions for each department. Due to the nature of our work, it is necessary to come to the office, so remote work twice a month or taking paid leave is required. Although we don't have a culture of using seals, there are various circumstances. Therefore, I am using up my accumulated paid leave by sharing work with my boss and colleagues. On a day off, I enjoyed the refreshing early summer atmosphere. The sun was strong but the humidity was low, making it pleasant. The greenery was becoming lush, and the shade of the trees was soothing. This is my favorite time of the year with all the characteristics of Hokkaido. On this lucky day off, I decided to visit a place that is only open on weekdays. The Polytechnic Center Hokkaido... I had always wondered what this facility near my home was doing. It didn't seem like a factory for processing chemical products. I had never bothered to search for it... Until I came across reviews of the cafeteria in this facility and learned that it is a "vocational training school" operated by an independent administrative agency. It is abbreviated as "Polytechnic" and is a form of higher education that focuses on practical vocational training. According to the reviews, the cafeteria gets crowded all at once when the chime rings at 11:40 after the morning classes. I visited the place with that timing in mind. As I entered the building through the main entrance, I proceeded to the right and continued past the courtyard on the left to find the cafeteria (labeled as a restaurant). I found out that sometimes they have a buffet style, but on this day, it was the regular menu. I couldn't find any advance notice of the buffet style, so I wondered if I could confirm it by phone. As I looked at the menu and the ticket vending machine, people who had finished their classes started gathering. I already knew what I wanted. It was just a matter of waiting for my companion to decide. Fried rice for 390 yen! Mega-sized fried rice for 430 yen! Polytechnic lunch for 400 yen! Set meals around 500 yen... I let others go ahead to avoid inconveniencing the people who were gathering, and finally bought my meal ticket. [Old Man] - Mega Zantare Set Meal for 550 yen including tax [Companion] - Pork Cutlet Curry for 540 yen including tax Before lining up at the serving area, I disinfected my hands. The serving area is divided into rice dishes and noodle dishes, a common layout in school cafeterias and government office canteens. The kitchen was manned by three staff members (an additional one for the noodle dishes), and they worked quite efficiently. The person in front of me ordered a regular Zantare set meal. Oh, the size of one piece is quite big... about 5-6 pieces on one plate. While checking out this presentation, it was my turn. Oh my! I was mentally prepared for the "Mega Zantare," but... one piece was the size of a toddler's fist and filled the entire plate! There was only a small amount of shredded cabbage as a garnish. The "Mega Zantare Set Meal" was also a specialty at the Kita-ku Ward Office cafeteria, although I have never been there. I wonder if it is run by the same management company. I was asked, "How would you like your rice?" which means you can order a large portion of rice on the spot (without buying a large portion ticket). However, I'll have the regular size, please. I chose a vacant seat and carried my tray. Each table was equipped with relatively tall acrylic partitions for splash prevention. There were signs posted here and there saying "Quiet Eating," but people were chatting at a moderate volume as they sat around the table with their friends. The tall acrylic partitions made it difficult for voices to carry, so it seemed. The seating capacity is... around 100 seats including counter seats and table seats. But on this day, only about half of them were filled. Now, let's check out the taste of the Zantare!

I arrived at 11:30 and was able to enter smoothly. It says that general customers are not allowed, but there were general customers inside so I managed to enter amidst the confusion. I ordered the Megazan Tare set meal for 550 yen. The Zangi had a generous amount and the sauce on the coating was smooth, still delicious as always. It's not crispy Zangi, but rather moist. The taste of the rice was so-so, but considering the price, it's worth it! The cabbage miso soup had a nice flavor with a hint of bonito dashi. I opted for a large serving of rice and they gave me a lot! When it hits 50 minutes, there's a long line of trainees waiting, so be prepared! (laughs)

I came to the vocational training school for training and had lunch at the restaurant on the premises. The price per meal is unusually cheap, around 500 yen on average, probably because it's a vocational training school with subsidies. I was worried at first, but the pork chop I ordered was surprisingly delicious! And with such a reasonable price, it's really appreciated by the trainees. I will definitely come back for training again. Thank you for the meal!

This restaurant is famous for its Mega Zangi Set Meal and Mega Fried Rice. It's a favorite among those who love high-calorie meals. This time, I tried the Pork Cutlet Curry (550 yen). It comes with plenty of rice topped with a pork cutlet and a generous amount of curry sauce. They also have a Jumbo Pork Cutlet Curry available.

On a certain day in March 2020, I had some paperwork to do at the ward office, so after finishing my errands there, I came to this place. I was unsure if there was really a cafeteria here, but there was one. Two elderly ladies were in front of the ticket machine, so I waited. I quickly ordered the jumbo pork cutlet curry. It was cheap and I was happy with my choice. I considered getting the pork ramen, but I ended up in curry mode due to certain circumstances. I waited at the counter for about 3 minutes. The pork cutlet wasn't freshly fried, but it was crispy and not bad. The curry was nostalgic, like the one I have at home. It came with salad and cabbage soup. It was a cabbage feast. The cost performance was great. This place is good. I will come back again if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal.

Welcome. ---------- April 2019 ---------- Lunch buffet is held irregularly, usually on Thursdays. It opens at around 11 o'clock. The chime rings at 11:40 and the students gather all at once. To leisurely enjoy the meal, it's best to be there by 11:30. The shrimp chili is a dish with a sweet and salty sauce tangled with shrimp and fish cake, spicy and rich in flavor. The hijiki simmered dish and vinegar-marinated cod are also recommended. The fluffy cod with a sweet and sour vinegar marinade is delicious. The mashed potato salad has a creamy texture with the richness of mayonnaise and eggs. The peppered chicken is flavorful with a hint of spiciness. The chicken nuggets are a specialty here, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They are definitely worth trying. The shrimp cutlet, minced meat cutlet, shiso leaf roll, ginger stir-fry chicken, teriyaki chicken, and miso mackerel are all tasty choices. The vegetable stir-fry, fried rice, egg soup, keema curry, lentil curry, cabbage pickles, and salted cabbage complement the meal well. Overall, the dishes are on the salty side, making you thirsty. I drank 8 cups of water. It's a good idea to take a break around 12:15.

I had lunch for 3 days during training. A.B set meals, soba, ramen and udon, affordable cafeterias. It feels like the cafeterias in government offices like the prefectural office or city hall. The food is just delicious. It would be nice if there was one nearby.

I felt like eating Megazantare after a long time and visited the restaurant. However, Megazantare was not listed on the menu of the ticket machine, so I ended up purchasing a large portion of Zangi set meal without paying much attention. When the meal was served, it was clearly not Megazantare. When I asked about it, I was told that the company had changed. I had no choice but to eat it, but it was a disappointing experience. The price was also 600 yen. For those planning to visit, please be cautious. I was so disappointed that I forgot to take a photo.

Today's jumbo pork cutlet curry again~

I received an invitation email for lunch. It seems to be a monthly lunch buffet. I changed my lunch plans and met at the venue. I arrived at 11:30 and bought a meal ticket from the vending machine. The ticket said "Fun Buffet," which made me smile. I grabbed a tray and plate and started picking out food. There were many options, I didn't count. There were also a few desserts, including watermelon. The dishes were mostly brown in color. I took yakisoba, Napolitan, ramen, salad, glass noodles, hamburger, zangi, jingisukan, pork, miso mackerel, potato salad, shredded cabbage, and cold green tea soba. It was a carb fest! The flavors were decent, not bad. I also had seconds of keema curry and egg soup, which was delicious. I couldn't eat anymore after that. Of course, I didn't try all the dishes. The other two people with me went for seconds of pilaf and fried rice. Impressive. By 12:00, the line was long because there was only one vending machine.

Welcome. ---------- August 2018 ---------- As the title suggests, "Cost-effective meals to satisfy trainees" along with the sub-title "Fun buffet held irregularly." Arrived before 11:30 and found many people lining up to buy food tickets, so decided to enter the dining hall. The irregularly held fun buffet probably had around 30 different dishes. There were about 30 side dishes, rice dishes such as white rice, fried rice, pilaf, soups like cold noodles, egg soup, miso soup, and the must-have Chinese salad. Enjoyed the glass noodles and the famous large fried chicken pieces. Other fried items included spring rolls, chicken skin dumplings, cheese croquettes, and mini amedokki. The dry curry had a sweet flavor rather than being spicy. The grilled mackerel with miso paste was delicious. Also tried the pork and daikon stew, pork and onion sukiyaki, lar-sala, pickled vegetables, hamburger stew, and ban ban ji. The tofu in ankake sauce had plenty of vegetables. Various desserts were available, including watermelon. All this for only 600 yen, incredibly cost-effective. The dining area could accommodate around 200 people, with half being trainees and half being regular customers. It was a full house, thank you for the delicious meal.

I think the Zangi set meal would be a good choice here after all. I visited for lunch on a weekday. There were people eating homemade bento boxes in the dining area. The line was quite long, maybe because classes had just ended. There were also quite a few regular customers. Last time, I had the Zangi set meal, so this time I ordered the 570 yen double cutlet lunch. You can get rice and miso soup refills, so I asked for extra rice in a large portion in advance to avoid lining up again. The line was long. The staff energetically said, "Just wait a moment!" It was so crowded that it was unclear who they were talking to. But since lunchtime is limited, the staff were working hard. I don't mind this kind of scene. The food was served quickly, although the coating on the cutlet was too thick and felt more like the main part than the cutlet itself. The cabbage miso soup was as delicious as ever. I think it's best to play it safe with the Zangi set meal here. Thank you for the meal.

Polytechnic Center Hokkaido's cafeteria. When you enter the front entrance and go left, then left again at the end of the hallway, you will find the cafeteria on your right. I had already decided what to order. The cafeteria is run by the catering company Rie. I have visited their cafeteria at the Teine Ward Office as well. Just like there, they offer a Mega Zangi set meal, which I have already tried, so this time I decided to challenge the Jumbo Katsu Curry. I purchased a meal ticket from the ticket machine and placed it on the tray, then waited in front of the kitchen counter. I watched the staff work efficiently and quickly while waiting for my order to be ready. Despite being called "Jumbo," the portion size was surprisingly small - the rice was not a lot, and the katsu was cut and placed on top of it with curry poured over it. It was completed in just 1-2 minutes. The staff's skill and efficiency impressed me! For 520 yen, it came with salad and young vegetable soup, which was a great value for money. I sat down at a table and observed the meal, which was not particularly "Mega" or "Jumbo," just slightly larger than usual. I was worried about whether I could finish it, but it was surprisingly easy! The katsu was thin with a wide surface area, coated with plenty of breadcrumbs. Personally, I like thin katsu, but it was not freshly fried and had cooled down. The curry was not very hot either, on the cooler side. The rice was not freshly cooked, so overall it was a bit lukewarm. The taste was medium spicy with a hint of oiliness - similar to cheap cafeteria curry, but strangely to my liking. It may not be suitable for food connoisseurs, but the effort put into the katsu curry is a result of the company's hard work. What I felt the most was the hospitality. The staff's friendliness and interaction with customers were very welcoming. Next, I might visit the South Ward Office cafeteria run by Rie.

Recently started reviewing, I'm a beginner reviewer living in Sapporo. I noticed that I was posting without any text in the notifications of "likes." I didn't realize that you can still publish without any text... On September 22, 2016, I visited a cafeteria in the "Polytechnic Center Hokkaido" located in Nishi-ku, Sapporo. Despite a fair amount of users during lunchtime, there were plenty of available seats. There were signs saying that the use was limited to those involved, but let's ignore that and head to the ticket machine. Among the users, there were elderly people who seemed to be locals here and there. When you bring your food ticket and tray to the counter, rice and side dishes are placed on your tray one after another. It's a common system seen in school cafeterias or employee dining halls. I had the pork cutlet lunch for 500 yen. For 500 yen, the portion was decent, and the pork cutlet was freshly fried one after another, allowing me to enjoy it freshly cooked. It was surprisingly delicious. I sneakily glanced at the pork cutlet lunch the young people at the next table were eating, and the cutlet was quite large... It was the Mega Pork Cutlet Lunch for 570 yen. With just a 70 yen difference, the size difference was significant, and the value for money was definitely higher with the Mega Pork Cutlet Lunch. I didn't confirm if rice and miso soup refills were free because I can't eat that much (laughs). I found the Facebook page of the company that operates this cafeteria here: [link provided]. It seems like they also operate cafeterias in ward offices, and in October, events such as lunch buffets were held. Recommended.

In Sapporo, the mornings and evenings are cool with rain, but during the day it's strangely warm around 10 degrees Celsius. What was the snow on the 25th all about? Everyone was rushing to change to winter tires. Some shops had a 4-day wait for tire changes... crazy! Today, I went shopping at the Satsudora in Nijuhachiken. I noticed that the parking lot next to it was surprisingly empty. I wondered if the cafeteria in the building was also empty, so I decided to check it out. When I entered, there were only two men inside, and I was able to order quickly using the ticket machine. The cafeteria was almost full, but I managed to find a seat by the window. I ordered the daily special B set meal which was "Zangi set meal". It came with five pieces of Zangi and side dishes like cabbage. The food was warm and juicy, and for the price of 470 yen, it was quite tasty. The cafeteria is operated by the same company that runs the cafeterias at the Minami Ward Office and Teine Ward Office. They share information on Facebook at sappororiei/. It's a recommended option for those who have had bad experiences at other cafeterias.

This is a restaurant at the public employment security office. It is open to the general public, and I occasionally use it. When I go, I am with my child, but I am usually the only one with a child. Most of the people there are from the employment office. There is a big event at the employment office once a year, and there were other parents with children there as well. The parking is free! I think there were no parking cards or anything like that. I usually go by bike when I visit. The restaurant gets crowded during lunchtime from 12pm to 1pm. If you go, it's better to go around 11am. You buy a meal ticket and go to the booth where the ladies are, but during lunch peak hours, both the meal ticket corner and the booth with the ladies are crowded. The Mega Zangi is good, but the Polytech Lunch for 350 yen (tax included) is cheap. The Polytech Lunch is usually sold out a little after 12pm. It's really good value with lots of food! I've missed out a few times before. There are daily specials as well. This time, they had ginger simmered mackerel, pork something, parent-child bowl, and udon set. This time, I used it during the peak time a little after 12pm. It was indeed crowded. There are seats available, but almost all seats are taken, and some people even bring their own lunch boxes. This time, they had the Polytech Lunch! When I went to the booth with the ladies, they provided a special children's plate and a fork and spoon without me even having to ask. They are attentive! Today's Polytech Lunch included hamburger, potato, pickled vegetables (I left it..), salad, rice, miso soup, and pickles. You can get a large serving of rice for an additional cost. If you order something like Mega Zangi, you can have unlimited rice refills. Water and tea are self-service and unlimited. There is a common hot water dispenser available. This is a great deal for 350 yen!! You return your dishes yourself. The setup is like a university cafeteria. They sometimes have events, and during Halloween, they gave everyone a cupcake. Oh, by the time I left, the Polytech Lunch and ginger simmered mackerel were sold out. Thank you for the meal.

I went out eagerly after learning about this place from the respected reviewer Tom's review. The parking lot is designated and we parked there. We entered the front entrance of a quite large building and made sure not to get lost. As we walked towards the right, we saw the restaurant sign and the lights were on. There were many people lined up in front of the ticket machine... Oh? Has the restaurant opened at 11:00? I lined up behind the people at the ticket machine and waited... and waited... Huh? All the people who bought tickets didn't enter the restaurant, they all scattered like spiderlings and went somewhere else. Oh! I thought they entered, but they were actually buying drinks or bento boxes. An old man who bought the "Mega Zantare set meal (470 yen)" as per Tom's recommendation was left behind without knowing where to go. The corridor became empty as everyone left, and I hesitantly entered the restaurant at the scheduled opening time of 11:30. I made eye contact with the lady in the kitchen, submitted my ticket, and quietly waited. In just about 2 minutes, my meal was ready. I took a bite... Hmm, the crispy chicken with skin had a sweet sauce drizzled lightly, resembling a bento box, which was quite nice. The round chicken pieces were small, about 15 pieces in total. There was also cafeteria-style spaghetti, shredded cabbage, and pickled vegetables. The rice was firm and suitable for the generous fried rice, accompanied by a cafeteria-style miso soup, and I finished my meal. I enjoyed the Mega Zantare set meal, which was cheaper and tastier than a bento box. For some reason, my jaw felt tired after eating... I understood the system and the parking lot was spacious, so I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.