庄内食材でいただくバラエティ豊かな「なごやめし」名古屋の定番グルメを美味しくいただきます！『キッチンさとう』 : Kitchen Satou

One of Japan's three major rapid rivers, the Mogamigawa, meets the Sea of Japan in the historic port town that prospered from the Kitamaebune shipping trade. Here at 'Kitchen Satou,' you can enjoy a variety of dishes ranging from set meals and Western cuisine to Nagoya-style dishes, and even ramen during lunchtime!✨ It's just a leisurely 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR Sakata Station (approximately 300 meters north toward Prefectural Route R42). On the right side of the street, you will find a brightly lit LED sign! (The LED has not been seen lit recently...) The restaurant itself is tucked in a little deeper, with khaki-colored walls! There is parking available for up to 6 cars, depending on how you park in front of the restaurant. As a distinguishing feature, a handmade-style sign reads 'Kitchen Satou' on the left side of the entrance! Inside, the layout is narrow towards the back, with raised seating on the left side and counter seats on the right. The counter seats are spacious and comfortable for solo diners! I arrived just around the time of opening (I was the first customer! A few others arrived after, both men and women alone). After sanitizing my hands, I entered the restaurant! The owner greeted me warmly! Today, I was seated at the raised area, contemplating the rich menu filled with Shonai ingredients—ranging from set meals, Western dishes, and, of course, Nagoya-style dishes. I decided on: ◇ Pork Steak Set Meal ◇ Italian Spaghetti Set During lunchtime from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, you can choose a complimentary drink from coffee, orange juice, or the original vinegar drink! After about 15 minutes of waiting, my dish was served. ◆ 'Pork Steak Set Meal' This was my wife's order! The set meal comes with rice and miso soup, plus a small side dish! ◇ Small Side Dish (three items) With a commitment to change the contents of the Western and Japanese small dishes! ○ Komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach) Ohitashi While light in flavor, the addition of katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) enhances its umami!✨ ○ Broccoli with Mentaiko Mayo The balance of creaminess and spice in the mentaiko mayonnaise is utterly appetizing!✨ ○ Potato Salad This simple potato salad retains the fluffy texture of the potatoes, showcasing a comforting homemade flavor!✨ ◇ Pork Steak On one plate: ○ Salad With fresh lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, and onions, dressed with a Japanese-style dressing!✨ Plenty of vegetables to enjoy! ○ Pork Steak Tender pork with a slightly garlicky, sweet and savory sauce that brings about nostalgia—great with the rice!✨ I dipped it in Japanese mustard for a delicious taste! ◇ Rice Fluffy Shonai rice!✨ ◇ Miso Soup A hearty miso soup with plenty of tofu, fried tofu, green onions, seaweed, and nameko mushrooms! ◇ Drink A choice of coffee, orange juice, or the original vinegar drink! My health-conscious wife chose the vinegar drink! Today was a homemade flavor of carbonated pineapple! Refreshing with a gentle acidity!✨ We enjoyed the nostalgic flavors of a Western-style restaurant to the fullest! ◆ 'Italian Spaghetti Set' This was my order! - Comes with appetizers and soup ◇ Appetizer On one plate: - Bread, Salad, Soup ○ Salad A fresh lettuce base with onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and prosciutto, all dressed in a soy sauce-based Japanese dressing, just delicious!✨ ○ Bread Toasty, aromatic bread perfectly paired with butter and honey, enhancing the sweetness of honey with the subtle saltiness of butter!✨ ○ Soup Rich and velvety pumpkin soup with outstanding sweetness, featuring chunky pumpkin pieces!✨ ◇ Iron Plate Italian Comes with Nagoya sauce! Nagoya-style Neapolitan with a traditional twist, served sizzling in a hot skillet topped with scrambled eggs! While steaming and sizzling, the perfectly cooked eggs mingle with fine spaghetti and nostalgic red sausages, presenting a delightful blend of old and new flavors!✨ ○ Nagoya Sauce Famous in eastern Japan, 'Buldak Sauce' contrasts with 'Otafuku Sauce,' popular in western Japan. Although relatively smaller in scale, 'Koumi Sauce' has strong popularity in the Chubu region, known for its fragrant, sweet-bitter flavor. This thin, runny sauce makes for a delightful taste experience as you savor your meal!✨ ◇ Drink A choice of coffee, orange juice, or the original vinegar drink! I selected hot coffee—believed to help with weight loss—as my post-meal delight, enjoyed black!✨ Deliciously savored the enduring popularity of 'Italian' cuisine as a signature of Nagoya! Opening Hours: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM; 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Open on Sundays. Closed: Wednesdays.