Chirorin Mura is a pasta chain restaurant in Sapporo. It's like the Western noodle shop Gogome in Tokyo. I had lunch there and it brought back memories, so I decided to go in again after a long time. I ordered the carbonara pasta with plenty of cheese on top. The meat sauce with lots of cheese also looked delicious, but I chose the carbonara because it seemed to be lower in calories. When it comes to spaghetti in Sapporo, it's Chirorin Mura.

Sapporo residents, or rather Sapporo citizens, have probably eaten the famous Kororo no Aji, Chirorin Mura boiled spaghetti and various kinds of pasta at this restaurant at least once. If you are in the city center, the Minami 2-jo store is the closest. It's just a short walk from Tanukikoji. I have been to about 5 stores in Sapporo, but I didn't know that this store was in the city center. They boast over 100 types of pasta on the menu, and the variety is truly amazing. On this day, I ordered the octopus and bacon peperoncino. Like other stores, I always feel that the pasta at Chirorin Mura is light in flavor, which is charming. Maybe because it's a large serving? There is rock salt on the table, so adding that enhances the flavor perfectly. Thank you for the meal.

You can choose from over 100 types of spaghetti at this longstanding pasta chain in Sapporo, which is also affiliated with the Tonkatsu Tamafuji restaurant. I hadn't really thought about it before, but this could also be considered a soul food of Sapporo. As I was walking from Odori to Susukino contemplating whether to eat delicious eel, I happened to notice this restaurant on Minami 2-jo during a red light. I decided to visit as a sort of revenge for the disappointment of the Minami Gojo 18-chome branch not being open when I went for dinner alone a while back. I arrived a little before 7 PM, and there was already one group of customers. I was free to choose any seat, so I sat at a calm table by the corner. The pleasant smell of garlic being sautéed in olive oil tickled my nostrils. Soon, more customers arrived, and I was once again reminded of the reputation of this longstanding establishment. It had been about 10 years since I last visited, probably since the Shin Sapporo branch or the now-closed Tanukikoji 6-chome branch. I ordered my favorite spicy pork kimchi spaghetti with large basil topping, along with a decanter of red wine. The red wine arrived, and it was quite a generous portion with a good taste, well worth the 600 yen. Soon after, the spicy pork kimchi spaghetti arrived, with a good amount of portion, bringing back nostalgic memories. I sprinkled some powdered cheese on top and enjoyed it! I don't remember the taste from back then, but it wasn't as spicy as the name suggests, just a comforting and stable flavor, very delicious. I vaguely remember adding chili oil back then!? The chopped seaweed, basil, and powdered cheese were all a nice touch, and the red wine paired well with it, a great choice! Even when I added habanero sauce, it wasn't too spicy, just the right amount for a flavor change. It had been a long time, but the familiar taste and generous portion left me very satisfied. Ah, it was delicious! Thank you for the meal! I have reevaluated it, and this is definitely a place I will come back to again and again.

South 2nd Street, along a one-way street heading east from west. Chirorin Village Spaghetti shop. It's been 27 years since I last visited this place. Back in the day, there used to be a Ships store next to this one, and I used to come here often to buy clothes. It's nostalgic. The menu and signboards are displayed along the street, making it stand out. Going down the stairs, you'll find the shop underground. Through the glass door, you can see inside, but the door won't open, perhaps due to the ventilation fan. Inside, there is an L-shaped counter surrounding an open kitchen, with a few table seats. As I visited alone, I was directed to the counter. There were two men in the kitchen and two women in the hall. They put the pasta in the pot to cook right after the order is placed. Then, with impeccable timing, they pass it on to another chef who skillfully finishes preparing the various spaghetti dishes on the extensive menu. The systematized combination was truly impressive. Now, for lunch, they offer a half & half option. You can choose one Western-style and one Japanese-style spaghetti dish to combine. It comes with consomme soup and salad. The menu had many options, but I chose Bacon and Spinach Arrabbiata from the Western menu and Mentaiko from the Japanese menu. Soon, the consomme soup in a cup and a vibrant salad were brought to the table. The beef consomme soup was rich and piping hot, very delicious. The salad had Sunny lettuce, a small amount of watercress, and corn. After a while, the spaghetti was served on a white plate with color in the middle. The spaghetti was cooked al dente, with a nice firmness. The Arrabbiata tomato sauce had a good kick from the chili pepper, and the tomato's richness with a hint of sweetness and acidity made it a top-notch taste, not inferior to that of an Italian restaurant's tomato sauce. The Mentaiko had plenty of seaweed and a creamy sauce, possibly made with cream. It had a rich finish. Looking at the menu again, I noticed that you could order soft serve ice cream in a cup for an additional 100 yen. I promptly ordered it. The soft serve ice cream in a cup had a good swirl and was a decent amount, even for a mini size. The smooth texture and the taste of milk spread in my mouth as soon as I tried it. The place was non-smoking, cozy, and the spaghetti was delicious. I was very satisfied. I highly recommend this place. It was past 1 pm, and more solo customers were arriving, filling up the counter seats one by one, with a space left empty between each customer due to COVID-19 precautions. There was also a group of three women, showing that this is a popular spot.

Today's mood is spaghetti! I have a 20% discount coupon, so I decided to go to Cheririn Village. I carefully looked at the menu from start to finish. Hmm, it's a tough choice. Ah! Ketchup flavor, Napolitan, 750 yen. That's my choice. I'm looking forward to it. I love the old-fashioned Napolitan with bell peppers and sausage. I don't need mushrooms. It's the second most popular dish, they say. Humble, isn't it? I waited a bit, and my Napolitan arrived! Huh? There's a lot of seaweed on top. It's not just sprinkled, it's piled on. Large cuts of bell peppers and sausage, and it tastes just like ketchup. If the noodles were a bit thicker and chewier and a little sweeter, it would be a traditional Napolitan. But it's delicious. It's also quite filling. Um... do you need the seaweed? Personally, I think it would be better without it. Also, why did the name change? Did it become forbidden to use it? Please tell me why.

Seven years ago, I learned the word "al dente" at this restaurant. Feeling nostalgic, I decided to visit when I went back home. The spicy cod roe and mayonnaise spaghetti that I used to love seemed a little different this time. Of course, as time passed, my taste buds have become more refined, and the excitement I felt back then is no longer there. However, to me, this spaghetti is a taste of home, a classic flavor. On weekdays, they have a great deal where you can enjoy two different kinds of spaghetti at the same time. I had the spicy cod roe and mayonnaise along with the arrabbiata, and it was delicious.

When walking around town shopping, my companion suddenly said they wanted to eat pasta and dragged me to the Chirorinmura Minami 2-jo store. Chirorinmura is my favorite place for pasta, with over 100 pasta menu options and generous portions of pasta and pizza. My companion ordered the "Tarako Mayonnaise" pasta for 750 yen, a simple dish with just mayonnaise and cod roe that never gets boring. I ordered the classic "Daikon Oroshi and Squid Natto" pasta for 850 yen, a dish I could eat forever. I also love the "Yakisoba-style" pasta, which has made a comeback. I can't wait to go back and eat it again. Thank you, Chirorinmura Minami 2-jo store!

Around Tanukikoji Station, I was thinking about what to eat for dinner, and as I was walking, I heard a voice saying, "How about going to Chirorin Village and trying their food?" So, I decided to visit the South 2nd Street branch. I went down the stairs to the basement. It was not crowded for pasta in the evening, unlike during lunchtime. There was only one female customer before me. Among the various menu options, I chose Bacon and Frankfurter with Ginger Sauce for 850 yen including tax. Normally, I prefer cream-based pasta, but since it was a pre-dinner snack, I intentionally chose a refreshing option. It took about 12 minutes to be served. The pasta was simple with bacon, seaweed, bell pepper, and frankfurter. It was simple but well-seasoned and delicious. Although it was described as ginger sauce, personally, I felt that the ginger flavor could have been stronger. I started eating without the powdered cheese, but I realized that I prefer it with the cheese. When it comes to pasta, you can choose from various options depending on your mood, and the casual atmosphere and pricing are nice. It was a satisfying meal.

Exiting from exit 36 of the Odori Subway Station and coming up to the surface feels like it's been a long time. I used to work around here 30 years ago. Along the way, there was the entrance to Kanariya direct. Kanariya is still there, huh? Across the street, the Second Building is still standing, but it's no longer a game center, right? Back in those days, lunch meant either having yakisoba at the Big Off underground or eating ramen in the basement of Tomogashi Building. Oh, the free coffee at the Second Building (laughs). Walking a bit towards Tanukikoji side, the Tomogashi Building was no longer there. Tomogashi Building... It used to have a Tower Records under the name Privy for a while. This area always feels like it's under construction... Turning right before the original Kaneshicho Building and passing the construction site, you'll find this shop. Why this place today? (No one asked me - laughs) The last time I was here was probably 20 years ago? Well, I don't remember much from back then. If we're talking about the old days, it was on the second floor of a building with a KFC across from Kotoni Bus Terminal, and I used to go there a lot. Come to think of it, weren't there quite a few Miyoshi and Don Quijote branches in Sapporo? Going downstairs, the interior of the shop is bright. And it's an open kitchen, right? I'll sit at the counter without needing guidance from the female staff. I tried to look at the menu, but if you get half & half with soup and salad for 1,000 yen, there's no other choice. Spaghetti restaurants around JR Sapporo Station usually charge around 1,350 yen before tax. I immediately chose the Vongole from the Western menu and the Nattara with natto, cod roe, and pickled greens from the Japanese menu. The consomme soup and watercress salad were served right away. Well, I'll eat the salad while sipping on the soup. There are two men cooking in the kitchen. I like restaurants where you can see the cooking happening right in front of you. The dish arrived in just 11 minutes. First, I'll try the Vongole. Mmm... it's delicious (laughs). The taste is not artificial, and the clams are piping hot. I finished the Vongole first and then moved on to the Nattara. Oh! Whoever came up with the combination of natto and cod roe is a genius (laughs). The pickled greens are doing a great job too. It's been so long since I've eaten this dish, it's pointless to think about how many years it's been. Natto with spaghetti is surprisingly good (laughs). The natto is small but would grated natto work too? Well, it's cheap and delicious. Maybe I should have ordered a beer too (laughs). The menu is extensive, so I'll definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, it is a designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is still no medication that suits me. I had to take a break from work for the third time due to poor health, but I managed to make it to the opening of "Overeating and Overweight Theater Act 4". I returned to work while consulting my health condition, but recently there has been talk of another short-term hospitalization. I will visit and respond to likes and comments, even if it takes time. [December 2020] "Chirin Village" is a chain of about 8 "boiled spaghetti" specialty stores in Sapporo. In 2016, it joined the "Dokyuu (formerly Hokkaido School Lunch Center)". This "Chirin Village Minami 2-jo Store" is the only directly operated store. The other 7 stores are all franchise stores. I visited with my usual companion for lunch after a long time. This store is located in the central area of Sapporo's Odori area, near the popular soup curry "Garaku". Please check the exact location of the store on Tabelog. I visited around 12:00 on a weekday. There were 4 customers in front of us and quite a few customers behind us. We sat at a table. Social distancing was well maintained. Both of us ordered the "Weekday Limited Half & Half Lunch Set". "Half & Half" allows you to choose one from "Western-style 10 types" and "Japanese-style 10 types". I chose "Ultra Rich Meat Cheese" from the "Western-style 10 types" and "Squid Mentaiko" from the "Japanese-style 10 types". My usual companion chose "Ultra Rich Meat Cheese" from the "Western-style 10 types" and "Mentaiko" from the "Japanese-style 10 types". We also ordered the "Lunch Mini Cup Milk Soft Serve for 100 yen" as dessert. After waiting for 22 minutes, our two pastas arrived. The "Ultra Rich Meat Cheese" was served with hot sauce poured at the table. The "Weekday Limited Half & Half Lunch Set" is a reasonable pasta set. It's nice to be able to taste two different flavors of pasta. The "Ultra Rich Meat Cheese" is enjoyable to watch, taste, and savor. It's a convenient price of 1000 yen (tax included) for a salad and soup included in the set in the city center. The "Lunch Mini Cup Milk Soft Serve" for 100 yen, limited to lunch users, is also a nice touch. It's a reasonable dessert. A very enjoyable lunch pasta. Next time, I might go for the "Weekday Limited Half & Half Lunch Set" again. Maybe with the "Lunch Mini Cup Milk Soft Serve" too. (laughs) Thank you for the delicious meal.

Meat sauce with cheese is a calorie bomb menu. It's so good, there's no way it could be bad. I wonder if it's a local dish in Hokkaido. There are many original menus like this. You can see them cooking it in a cast iron pan in the kitchen, and even though it's a family restaurant, it feels like they put in some extra effort to make it easy to enjoy.

Today, I felt like eating pasta, so I remembered this place called Chirorin Village where they serve spaghetti. It's been about 3 years since my last visit. The interior of the restaurant seems brighter than before. There are 10 counter seats, 8 tables for 2 people, and 5 tables for 4 people, so it has quite a capacity. Around 7:30 pm, there were about 6 customers already seated, with no one coming in after. I remember this place for its spaghetti, not pasta, being cheap, having a wide variety, and serving quite a large portion for the "extra-large" option. Looking at the menu now, it seems to have more of a family restaurant style with pictures. The variety is still wide, but it seems like they have increased the prices. There are quite a few items over 1000 yen. There are still some affordable options, though. I decided to go for the Chicken Cream Sauce for 750 yen, with an extra-large portion for an additional 150 yen. The waitress seemed like a new high school student, maybe just started today. She was taking orders alongside a senior staff member. I had to wait a bit since there were other customers, maybe around 15 minutes. When the spaghetti arrived, it was indeed a large portion as I remembered. However, there was a slight discrepancy. I recall the extra-large cream sauce being quite generous and dripping, but this time, there was clearly less sauce, with some parts having no sauce at all. The cream sauce had large chunks of chicken, providing a good bite. A little bit of spinach added a nice touch, and the flavor was quite good. But, the sauce was definitely lacking. Even though I could tell from the start, I tried to eat it with a balanced approach, but I still found myself lacking sauce towards the end, resorting to using salt, pepper, and Tabasco from the table. It seems like they might have cut costs, especially since the prices seem to have gone up. But that amount of sauce for the extra-large portion is not enough. For those who prefer extra-large portions, it might be better to choose a dish that is more mixed or stir-fried, rather than sauce-based. Nonetheless, you can definitely enjoy a hearty plate of spaghetti here.

I visited for lunch. It had been quite a while since I last came here. I couldn't remember the interior of the restaurant very well. The menu was extensive. This time, I ordered the "Bologna-style Spaghetti with Mozzarella Cheese". It was a meat-based spaghetti with mozzarella cheese, which was very good. The cheese mixed well with the pasta and was delicious. I finished it in no time. Maybe I should have ordered a large portion... There are many different types of pasta on the menu, so I would like to come back again. Thank you for the meal!

I always use the lunch menu at Chirorin Village, which has a wide variety of options, but recently I always end up ordering the ketchup-flavored (Napolitan) dish. When I sprinkle powdered cheese and add Tabasco sauce, it is consistently delicious and very satisfying.

Established in 1977, this long-standing pasta restaurant in Sapporo offers a variety of pasta dishes. I tried their Napolitan pasta, which was tasty. You can opt for a larger portion for an additional 200 yen, but it's not as big as other restaurants known for their large servings. They have a wide selection of pasta dishes to choose from. The texture of the pasta was cooked just right, although it may not suit everyone's preference.

I felt like eating spaghetti with cream sauce, so I visited a restaurant in Chirorin Village. The dish I ordered was "Cream Sauce with Parma Ham and Smoked Salmon" for 1200 yen. The cream sauce seemed overcooked as it didn't cling to the noodles, and the saltiness of the Parma ham stood out. Perhaps they made the cream sauce mild to balance the saltiness. Overall, I wasn't very satisfied. For this price, I would rather go to "Yo-me-ya Goemon."

For today's lunch, I decided to go with a quick and easy pasta option. I chose a rich and creamy carbonara with extra cheese sprinkled on top. It was so satisfying to eat the noodles. It was really delicious.

Since my student days, I have been coming to Chirorin Village. I tried ordering a hearty serving of pasta in a tomato base, and I feel like the portion has decreased compared to before. But overall, it still offers a delicious and casual dining experience.

This shop has a wide variety of menu items, all of which look delicious, so I always have a hard time deciding. After much deliberation, I ordered the shrimp in cream sauce and it was amazing. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the gentle cream sauce complemented it well. I might end up ordering the same dish again for a while. While there are no private rooms, the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful, likely due to the well-mannered customers. I ordered the strawberry gelato for dessert. It was served at just the right melting point and I was completely satisfied.