The lunch menu, which includes a summer limited cold ramen set, costs 920 yen. Whenever I come to this restaurant, I always feel that sitting on the tatami mats with crossed legs or in seiza position makes my stomach feel tight. Also, the lunch portion is quite generous, so I sometimes struggle towards the end. The taste is neither good nor bad, but the lunch time is usually crowded and this time I had to share a table. Honestly, I prefer this place more in the evening.

Yakiniku donburi set, 920 yen. The set includes a yakiniku donburi and ramen. I chose the warm ramen option. The portion of rice is large, so the amount of meat may seem small, but it is very filling. Surprisingly, the meat is tender and the taste is not bad. The ramen has a nostalgic taste of the leftover soup from a hot pot, not a typical ramen soup. Honestly, I didn't find it delicious. It may be good if you prefer quantity over quality, but it didn't suit my taste.

I suddenly had a craving for sukiyaki, so I went to a sumo tea house with my friends. We had sukiyaki, which was my second time, and chanko, which I had tried a few times before. Today, it was all-you-can-eat sukiyaki! The quality pork and a piece of beef on each plate made the sukiyaki delicious. The pork sukiyaki was especially irresistible. Dip the meat in the sweet sauce, then in raw egg, and enjoy the harmony of flavors! We kept adding more meat since it was all-you-can-eat. We also tried the all-you-can-eat tsukune, which was also delicious. We added it to the sukiyaki pot and enjoyed it with the sweet sauce and egg. It was really well done! And for only 500 yen, we could enjoy fresh chirashi sushi. The vinegared rice was tasty and it was a great deal for the price. Overall, we were very satisfied. This place is definitely one where you can be satisfied with all-you-can-eat options at a reasonable price. It's just great to have something that is both cheap and delicious!

Sometimes I feel like eating steak. I came here with a local coupon, but it said "lunch not available" at the register. I had to pay in cash. I couldn't use the lunch menu, so sad. The steak was delicious and the portion was generous! It got crowded and I had to share a table with someone. After eating, it got smoky from people smoking. Non-smokers might want to avoid it, but smokers would enjoy it!

Decades ago, this restaurant was also a favorite spot for me. The beloved menu item here was the "Curry Nabe Yakisoba," but it seems that this dish is no longer available. Instead, I followed the recommendation of my senior and ordered the garlic-filled "Nabe Yakisoba." As expected from a hot pot restaurant, the portions are generous. The serving tray comes with a small dish for dividing the sesame seasoning, which is shared among the diners at the table. The Nabe Yakisoba that arrived was served in a huge pot, along with a side of rice. I thought I didn't need the rice, but the garlic soup made me crave it. The amount of rice was also substantial! The Nabe Yakisoba itself had a strong garlic aroma, almost to the point where it's not advisable to eat it for a weekday lunch without a mask (maybe even with a mask). It was loaded with vegetables, meatballs, chicken, and large pieces of fried tofu. Truly a chanko-style hot pot dish! Despite trying to reduce food waste, I couldn't even finish a third of it. If there's a next time, I'll politely decline the rice (smiles). Although it's a lunch spot for chanko dishes, they also offer options like Keema Curry and grilled meat, all priced at under 1,000 yen. It seems like a lifesaver for salarymen... Thanks for the meal!

I used it at night. The course costs 4,000 yen including a chicken hot pot and all-you-can-drink. The dishes included were hot pot, sashimi, and small dishes. It also came with noodles as a finishing touch. The taste was just normal and there was nothing particularly outstanding, but it had a good amount of food and was satisfying.

You can enjoy beef, pork, chicken, and fish here! Putting beef in chanko-nabe was innovative, but beef is best for yakiniku or sukiyaki. The soup base had a strong flavor, and the miso was delicious. As expected from Sapporo, there is a wide variety of dishes to choose from, making it a great place for gatherings. Thank you for reading until the end. I am updating my honest thoughts on food experiences in Miyagi Prefecture and surrounding areas. Your follows, likes, saves, and comments are greatly appreciated. I am very happy to receive them. I want to create connections through gourmet experiences.

I like the atmosphere of an izakaya, with a chanko nabe vibe, and having steak in the mix! I enjoy places where you can get a lot of food for a cheap price, so I liked that I could have a good meal for 1,000 yen. The downside was that the female staff members had an unfriendly attitude. When I asked for a knife, they replied, "If you had asked earlier, we would have brought it out together." Not very pleasant. If I had asked earlier, it would have been fine, right? (laughs) Also, they only accept cash!

I had a sudden craving for curry, so I decided to sneak into a building, but then I thought, "Hmm, maybe ramen would be good too?" When I entered the restaurant, I noticed that there were only male customers... I saw that the ramen on the menu was only 550 yen, with rice included. "Wow, that's cheap! I'll have that!" But when my ramen arrived, I was shocked by the size of the rice! "Wow, it's so big! How am I supposed to eat all of this?" The ramen was soy sauce flavored with some bean sprouts, a slice of fish cake, and a piece of pork. "Hmm, how should I eat this rice? There's no pickles or side dishes..." I managed to eat about half of it, but I couldn't finish the soup. I ended up scooping some rice into the soup with a ladle, and it was surprisingly good! Haha, I finished it all. It was pretty good!

It has been about 2 years since my last visit. I ordered the Teppan Steak Set for 920 yen from the value Ramen set, with a warm Chanko Ramen. The Cold Ramen comes with soy sauce and salt options. There was a bit of a wait before it was served. The sizzling sound of the teppan grill was heard. The steak was well cooked but a bit tough with some gristle. The steak sauce, which seemed soy sauce-based, was similar to a bell pepper flavor. The rice was soft as usual and served in a small mortar with a generous portion. The Chanko Ramen had a soy sauce flavor and was a bit oily but tasty. In the past, it used to come with bamboo shoots, but now it has bean sprouts and garlic sprouts. The medium-thin noodles were cooked soft. Smoking is allowed. In August 2013, the price was 780 yen, in April 2018 it was 850 yen, in September 2020 it was 880 yen, and in August 2022 it was 920 yen.

Sumo tea house. First visit. This place accepts Sapporo Winter Discount smile coupons. They offer a December limited banquet plan with pork shabu-shabu and all-you-can-drink for 2,500 yen. With the smile coupon, each person's bill was only 500 yen. So cheap!! The 2,500 yen price was already a steal. And the meat seemed endless, my stomach felt like it was going to burst. It was funny that we had to refill our own beer at the server. Haha. Thank you for the feast.

I came to Ooto and was looking forward to having chanko nabe for lunch, but when I arrived, I found out that they had replaced it with steak and ramen as their recommended dishes! Chanko ramen, steak, and rice for only 890 yen!? I am so full!

I have tried the steak and the chanpon ramen here, but the most delicious dish is the winter limited hot pot udon for 830 yen. Overall, it's nothing special. However, the extraordinary thing is the unique soup. The chicken broth soup with a hint of garlic aroma is too delicious. The top of the soup is covered with an oil film, so it never cools down until the end. This chicken oil has a unique taste without any unpleasant smell, and I wonder if it's because of the garlic. The ingredients include raw egg, narutomaki, chicken meatballs, chicken thigh meat, enoki mushrooms, komatsuna, and seasoned aburaage, making it very hearty. The noodles are like flat, semi-transparent kishimen noodles. They are decent, but the real star is the soup. It might be slightly different from a hot pot dish like chanpon. I don't think there are any seafood ingredients in it. Maybe it's just garlic, chicken, and the sweetness of cabbage? Anyway, it's wonderful. The downside is that smoking is allowed, and the menu includes steak. The smoking smell is strong, but the steak smells too good that I regret ordering the hot pot udon. But the meat section must be better than the udon. Also, be careful because it's very hot and you might burn your tongue even if you're cautious!

The ramen shop I wanted to go to was unexpectedly closed. Oh no, I was craving ramen! I decided to check out the neighboring chanko (hot pot) restaurant and found out they also serve ramen. I ordered the Chanko Ramen with rice for 550 yen. I didn't realize it came with rice, but the portion was generous. The soup was soy sauce-based and rich in flavor, although I wished it had a bit more complexity. The toppings included thinly sliced pork and fresh chives. Overall, it was a satisfying meal, especially when I dipped the rice in the soup. If you're looking for a budget-friendly and filling option, this place is worth considering.

Today, I worked hard in the morning and went to lunch with my staff. The restaurant we wanted to go to was sold out, so we decided to try a sumo tea house for the first time. I ordered the ginger pork bento and ramen set, which came with the choice of cold ramen or chankonabe ramen. I wanted the cold ramen, but it turned out to be a summer limited item. Since it was a chankonabe restaurant, I assumed the soup would be delicious and ordered the ramen instead. After about 10 minutes, I noticed two things: 1) The ratio of male to female customers was 9:1, and 2) The rice was overflowing from the bowl, topped with a generous amount of meat. It was a sumo tea house after all, and I couldn't believe I didn't realize the massive portion size! The chicken broth soup and noodles were delicious, and the ginger pork had a refreshing taste. The rice was equivalent to about two bowls, a truly sumo-sized portion. Overall, it was a good value for money and a place to go when you want a hearty meal. Thank you for the delicious food.

I don't drink alcohol so I don't have many opportunities to go to izakaya-style places, but at this recommended restaurant by an acquaintance, they have a menu available all day and night where you can order dishes like hot pot set meals, ramen sets, and steak sets even at night. I tried the hot pot set meal first, and then the Sumo steak set (300g) the second time. Both were very satisfying with generous portions and delicious flavors. They also offer takeout, and despite being full, I took home a heavy ginger pork bowl.

I visited for lunch. After seeing other reviews, I was eager to try the steak here. Although there were many options on the menu and I hesitated at the last minute, I decided to stick with my initial plan and ordered the steak. The portion size was generous and I thought it was quite reasonable for the price. The meat had a mix of tender parts, tough parts, and some sinew, but overall, it was very satisfying to eat. One thing I wish for is that there was a bit more steak sauce included, and I felt like I could have used a bit more vegetables as a side. It would be nice if you could order a salad or something similar as a single item. Also, since it is a smoking-friendly restaurant, I found it a bit unpleasant when someone next to me was smoking. However, I would like to come back during a quieter time to try their ramen or rice bowl dishes.

Today's lunch, I decided to visit the area near the main street. It was around 2:00 PM. There were about four groups of customers already there. I ordered a steak set with 200 grams of meat. The person in front of me had a steak, rice, and some kind of bowl. Oh? A ramen set? Interesting... There was even a small beer included for after the meal! Unfortunately, I can't drink today. As I was daydreaming, my order arrived! Sizzling hot. Wow, there's a lot of rice. First, let's try the meat. It has a good texture. I wish I had brought my secret weapon. Oh, but there are some parts that are easy to chew. The soup is delicious! It's addictive. I'm eating so quickly, huh? Wait, the rice is gone... That's strange. There was so much of it. That was a delicious meal!

It has been about 1 year and 8 months since my last visit. The menu and prices have changed slightly. I ordered the Chanko Ramen + Teppanyaki Steak for 880 yen. The food was served fairly quickly. The teppanyaki steak came with bean sprouts and garlic sprouts. I wonder how many grams the steak is. The steak sauce is soy sauce-based and quite tasty. The steak may have a few more tendons than I would like. The rice was still nicely cooked. The ramen was served hot with plenty of oil. The rich soup was delicious, especially with a bit of black pepper added. The toppings included fish cake, bamboo shoots, and garlic chives, which were quite good.

In July, summer has finally arrived in Hokkaido. It was somewhat humid today, so I had "Hiyashi Ramen" for lunch at "Sumo Chaya Keitaen" restaurant. The restaurant is directly connected to Chikaho. It is located on the basement floor of Sapporo North Plaza, next to the 8th exit "Sapporo Grand Hotel", in a dining area surrounded by "Yamakado" and "Soup Curry Shabazou". It's been quite a while since I last visited this restaurant. I used to call it the "sumo restaurant" and only now learned its official name. It turns out it's owned by former yokozuna "Kitanofuji" (former stablemaster of the Kyushu stable). The interior of the restaurant is all traditional Japanese style. If you look closely, you'll see sumo wrestlers' handprints and sumo paintings on the walls. Smoking is allowed without any specific smoking area, which is surprising given the current times. As expected from a sumo chaya, the menu is quite hearty with reasonable prices. They offer a variety of dishes like hot pot, steak, beef bowl, and set meals, along with noodle dishes such as "Chanko Ramen", "Hiyashi Ramen (limited to summer)", and "Chanko Nabe Yaki Udon (limited to winter)". It's mentioned that the taste is based on a 50-year-old recipe. By the way, in Hokkaido, "Hiyashi Chuka" is called "Hiyashi Ramen". When I ordered the Hiyashi Ramen, I was given a choice between salt and soy sauce. Salt in Hiyashi Ramen? That was new to me. I chose soy sauce. Soon, the Hiyashi Ramen arrived in an iron pot. I dug in immediately. The toppings included ham, bean sprouts, kaiware radish, wakame seaweed, pickled ginger, and white sesame seeds. And surprisingly, fried tofu? It was my first time having fried tofu as a ramen topping, but it was surprisingly delicious with a sweet flavor. The noodles were medium-thick and curly, with a nice firmness from being rinsed in cold water. The vinegar soy sauce dressing was quite tangy. And there was more sauce than I expected for Hiyashi Ramen. It was refreshing and tasty, but there was a lot of it. This Hiyashi Ramen had quite a generous portion. It was almost like a serving for two people. Maybe because of the large serving, the taste became a bit monotonous towards the end. Nevertheless, I managed to finish it. Indeed, "Hiyashi Ramen is the best in summer". It was great! (Visited on July 7, 2020)