Every Friday, for our telework lunch, we went to Yachibouzu Cafe & Bar near Hachiken Station. The owner is from Kushiro, and they have a dish called "Spakatsu" here, so I ordered the Spakatsu lunch with extra noodles (1,100 yen). Although I was born in Tokachi and have relatives in Kushiro, this was my first time trying Spakatsu. It's served hot on a sizzling plate, with spaghetti, tonkatsu, and sauce on top. There's quite a bit of oil, so I had to use napkins until the splattering stopped. The demi-glace-style meat sauce has a slightly tangy flavor and is rich in taste. It's different from regular meat sauce and pairs well with the tonkatsu. The fork made a scraping sound on the plate, and I discovered crispy burnt noodles! They were a bit hard to eat but had a delicious smoky flavor. They also serve alcohol in the evening, so I might become a regular customer here! #HachikenGourmet #Yachibouzu #Spakatsu #TeleworkLunch

I've been wanting to try the Kushiro Spakatsu here for a long time, and finally got the chance to visit. It's right next to the JR overpass. I thought it would be closer to the main road since it's called a cafe. Inside, you have to take off your shoes and it's a relaxing space, which seems great for families with small children. I ordered the Spakatsu lunch for 1000 yen, which comes with salad and a soft drink. It arrived sizzling on a hot plate, making popping sounds. They gave me a napkin and warned me that it might splatter, and indeed it did. It splattered oil everywhere, probably even on my clothes. It was a bit too hot! I'm not sensitive to heat, so I dug in right away. I twirled the fork around and the sauce was like a demi-glace meat sauce, but with a unique flavor. The onions were cut into large pieces, which felt a bit strange. The strange texture turned out to be burnt pasta. Some parts of the noodles were charred, giving it a crunchy texture. The katsu was just a regular cutlet. This was a unique Spakatsu, and I think people who like it will really enjoy it. Personally, I found it a bit too oily. Thank you for the meal! It was delicious.

I hadn't been there for over a year, but I really wanted to eat it again. I finally visited Yachibouzu's Spaghetti Cutlet. The Spaghetti Cutlet lunch costs ¥1,000 and you can get a free upgrade to a large size. It comes with salad and a drink. The owner, working alone, served the Spaghetti Cutlet along with the salad. First, I ate the salad with Caesar dressing. Then, I dug into the Spaghetti Cutlet. The meat sauce overflowing from the hot plate, I carefully twirled my fork to prevent it from spilling. The junky meat sauce coated the cutlet and pasta in a perfect harmony. It's not just meat sauce spaghetti with cutlet on top! However, I took too long eating the salad, and the noodles... became crispy from the heat of the plate... Oh no, I messed up. I cut the crispy noodles and continued eating. After finishing a third, I sprinkled Tabasco and powdered cheese on top. I added extra Tabasco to the junky meat sauce. My stomach was full. It was delicious. Next time, I won't take so long to eat. Yachibouzu is far, but I have to go again. Thank you for the meal.

I couldn't forget the tonkatsu I had in Kushiro, so I decided to visit this restaurant in Sapporo Hachiken Station. The place seemed to be popular with regular customers, who were sitting leisurely, chatting with the owner, and staying for a long time. The tonkatsu I ordered was not too big, just the right amount. The sauce was not too rich, making it easy to eat. The onions were crunchy, which may be a matter of personal preference. I didn't see any water served, probably because it's a place focused on alcohol. Overall, it might be a good place for those who enjoy drinking.

Today's lunch was at a place located about a two-minute walk from Hakken Station. Judging from the photos I checked beforehand, the portions seemed quite generous. It felt like it might be a bit too much for dinner after work, so I decided to visit for lunch instead. Well, the place is on the first floor of an apartment in a residential area, so unless you're a local, you might not find it easily. It's located in a narrow street between a public bathhouse and a barber shop across from Lawson in Kotoni Eicho Street in Hakken. When you see the JR elevated tracks, you're almost there. I knew it opened in the summer of the year before last. There's parking space for one car in front of the shop. I arrived a little before 12 o'clock, with three customers already there and two more coming in later. They seemed to be regulars, chatting with the staff. The interior of the shop has a raised floor where you need to take off your shoes. The seating area itself is on a raised platform. I sat at a table on the platform, but there are also counter seats if you prefer. You have to take off your shoes for those seats, though. Looking at the lunch menu, the specialty here is definitely the spaghetti cutlet. I'm not sure about the regular price for just the cutlet, but during lunchtime, you get the spaghetti cutlet with salad and a soft drink for exactly 1,000 yen. I opted for iced tea as my drink. As I looked closely at the menu, I noticed that you can change the drink to alcohol for an extra 100 yen! So, I couldn't resist changing it to beer (laughs). And it's a small glass of beer, so it's not a big deal. I can drink it as a pre-meal drink. While eating the salad with white sauce, the spaghetti cutlet arrived in about 7 minutes. Well, it's quite smoky, like the Stamina Juicy at Kitamachi (laughs). There's an oil blotting paper in front of it, but the noise and smoke are remarkable. Maybe I should wait for the smoke to clear a bit (laughs). The actual dish looks quite substantial indeed. They bake spaghetti on a hot plate, top it with a not too large cutlet, and pour meat sauce over it. It's a delicious dish, no doubt about it (laughs). The sauce is mild and never gets boring, and the combination of cutlet and meat sauce is just perfect. The top part is soft, while the bottom is crispy and delicious. For dinner, they have a "light drinking set" with appetizers, and a wide variety of drinks, which seems interesting, right? It's close to the station, so I might visit for dinner next time (laughs). It was a restaurant where you could feel the young owner's love for Kushiro. Thank you for the meal.

On a certain weekday, at a cafe & bar bookmarked for lunch in the Yachibou 7-jo area of Nishi Ward, Hokkaido, concerns arose once again about the number of cases. The parking lot seems to have only one space in front of the store, so it's best to confirm with the staff if you have more than one car. Inside the store, after taking off your shoes at the entrance, there are three table seats on a slightly raised floor and a few counter seats. The background music playing is a stylish jazz. From the menu, the special "Yachibo Lunch (850 yen)" caught my eye, and I chose the "Ginger Pork" as the main dish, with a set drink of "Rooibos Tea". I also decided to try the "Lunch Set Cake (+300 yen)" and chose the "Lemon Tart" from the options. After a while, the dishes were ready. Oh, it's a one-plate style. Let's take a bite... The main dish, ginger pork, is made with large slices of pork belly in a soy-based sauce with a light ginger flavor, and although it looks salty, the dome-shaped rice served with it balances it out. The salad consists mainly of leafy greens with a Southern-style dressing, simmered hijiki seaweed, a strongly seasoned glass noodle salad, pickled vegetables, and Kakuteki. The lemon tart that arrived after the meal seemed to be homemade, with a real lemon on top, a creamy and refreshing lemon-flavored cream, and a moderately firm tart base, which was delightful. Lastly, I finished the surprisingly generous Rooibos tea. It turned out to be a popular spot, with a line forming towards the end of my meal. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I wanted to eat spaghetti cutlet and decided to try this restaurant. The parking lot is in front of the store, but a bit narrow. You have to take off your shoes before entering the store. There are counter seats and table seats in a sunken kotatsu style. I looked at the menu and ordered the spaghetti cutlet lunch for 1,000 yen. You can choose the amount of spaghetti, with the regular portion being 260g, so I ordered the regular size. A drink is included, so I chose iced tea as a pre-meal drink. It took a bit of time for the food to be served. Since it is served on a hot plate, a lot of oil splatters. They serve it while covering it with paper napkins. The cutlet is thin and easy to eat, but a bit oily. The spaghetti is thin and soft. Some parts are crispy because of the hot plate. The meat sauce contains ground meat, onions, and mushrooms, and is delicious. It is easy to eat with mild acidity, but I wished it had some spiciness like Tabasco. The portion is generous and I got full. However, it felt a bit oily overall, so I hope this can be improved. The couple running the restaurant seemed nice and I had a good impression of them. It seems like you can also have a casual drink, but the location might make it a bit intimidating. It seemed like a nice atmosphere even for families with children.

Wandering new curry enthusiast, dining alone middle-aged man. I took a day off for a medical examination. I finished the camera and consultation in the morning, and there were no major issues needing immediate treatment. Good! After finishing everything, I returned home around 1 pm. I was feeling hungrier than I thought, as I had been on a liquid diet for the examination. I remembered a place in the neighborhood that served "Spa Katsu" dishes, which I had missed before but had seen on a local food show. The place was called "Yachibozu". It was a bit hard to find, located behind Kotoni Chuo Elementary School, near the elevated train tracks. The restaurant was a combination of a store and a residence, relatively new. I arrived for a late lunch around 1:30 pm, and there were three groups of six customers already inside. I had to wait for a bit before being seated at the counter. The place seemed to have regular customers, including local housewives, families, and others. The menu included Spa Katsu (recommended), rice bowls starting from 650 yen, set meals, shumai (recommended), and zangi. The prices were quite reasonable, including salad and a drink with the lunch set. I decided to try the recommended dishes, so I ordered the Spa Katsu lunch (large serving) and shumai. The total came to 1450 yen, including tax. The shumai and mini salad arrived first. The shumai was large and juicy, with a soft texture. It came with condiments like mustard and yuzu pepper, as well as sauce for dipping. The mini salad was fresh and delicious, with a unique dressing that enhanced the flavors of the ingredients. The Spa Katsu arrived with a sizzling sound, reminding me of a place I used to visit 30 years ago.

This crispy yet chewy noodle dish is a must-try! I felt like they made the most of the pasta they prepared in advance and it was delicious. Although it was different from the knowledge I had about the Napoli-tan Yokocho, I still enjoyed the experience, especially the sizzling on the iron plate. I tried the Katsu-spa, or rather Spa-katsu, at Yachibozu, and it was packed with customers coming and going even though I started eating around 2 o'clock. I wonder why this cafe & bar Yachibozu is so popular in the area. Looking at Google local guide, it seems like it was featured on Takatoshi Land at some point, maybe due to its location near Hachiken Station and the famous Kushiro specialty Spa-katsu. The lunch set with Spa-katsu seems to be a popular menu item, and the fresh mini salad that comes with it is a nice touch. The katsu was not exactly to my liking, but when combined with the generous amount of sauce, it tasted quite delicious. I really enjoyed how they utilized the crispy and chewy pasta in this Spa-katsu dish. I think I found a Spa-katsu that I would want to order again due to its overall balance and addictive taste.

I visited for lunch on Saturday. The atmosphere was bright and clean. For lunch, the wife took our order. I ordered the following: - Katsu spaghetti lunch for ¥1100. It's a Kushiro specialty. You can choose the amount of noodles, and I got the large portion. The lunch comes with salad and a drink. The rich meat sauce contains onions, ground meat, and mushrooms. It is served on a hot plate, so wearing a paper apron is necessary. It was the best tasting katsu spaghetti I've ever had. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this cafe & bar on a Saturday night. The shop owner, who is originally from Kushiro and opened the shop in 2019, runs the place with his wife. The owner seems to be a whiskey enthusiast and takes pride in it. The place has a counter and a raised seating area with about 18 seats in total. It is non-smoking and there is a small parking space in front of the shop. The background music was sports playing on the TV. I had the following items: - Pork Shumai (¥450) - Draft beer Sapporo Classic (¥500) - White wine (¥550) The pork shumai was simple with minced pork and onions, but it had a rich flavor and was satisfying. The place is child-friendly, so it's suitable for families as well. I would like to come back for lunch next time. Thank you for the meal.

The store was open on July 20th♪ I happened to pass by(^-^ゞ Why is there a cafe & bar in such a place? I had ice coffee for 400 yen since it was after lunch(^-^)/ The owner is from Kushiro, so apparently their specialty is pork cutlet. I'll have to come back to try it next time(#^^#) The interior has a counter with a sunken kotatsu and 4 seats, as well as 3 low tables. There seems to be a small group of moms with young children chatting, probably because the elementary school is nearby. Yes, it seems suitable for gatherings of mom friends(^^♪ Oh, and since it's a bar at night, it's probably a place that is close to the local community(^^♪

When I came home from work and happened to check my discount credit card, I realized it was about to expire. I decided to use it and started looking for a place to shop. That's when I stumbled upon a new restaurant that caught my eye. I had been curious about their special Spaghetti Cutlet for a while. The owner was known for their dedication to this dish, so I thought I had to try it. That day, I ordered the Spaghetti Cutlet for delivery. When it arrived, the dish was heavy and full of volume. The meat sauce was rich with plenty of minced meat, onions, and mushrooms, creating a flavorful and hearty sauce. The spaghetti was cooked and then baked again, giving it a chewy texture and a fragrant aroma that paired well with the sauce. The pork cutlet on top was tender and thick, providing a satisfying bite. This dish made me want to come back for more. I'm interested in trying other items on the menu, and I would definitely visit again if given the chance. Thank you for the meal!