Nagano, Japan｜食堂 スワロウ

postscript September 2023 (Latest visit) "Rouleau Meal" While most rouleau rice is heavily seasoned with spices, the owner's cooking here is mild in seasoning, so I was looking forward to seeing what it tasted like, and even the sweet and spicy sauce was gentle and gentle, and the dish was perfectly cut. I was blown away by the deliciousness of the sauce that soaked up the flavor of the pork belly in the deep-fried tofu that came with the pork. Not only the minced meat, but also the large cut pork belly gave it a sense of volume, and the boiled komatsuna that came with it was a nice color...I was as satisfied as ever, thank you for the meal♪ *The following is a post from the first time. I'm writing this down as a memo, but if you're interested, please check it out. (Newest visits → oldest visits) 《Store Overview》 There is no signboard on the building itself; it is a wooden building that looks like a private house from the outside, so if you don't see the small wooden signboard at the foot of the building, the ``mae line'' is the main landmark. The lunch menu, where the dishes change weekly, is popular, and there are two regular menus in which the main side dishes are tamagoyaki and fried chicken, but currently only the weekly menu is offered. When you enter the store, you purchase a meal ticket from the ticket vending machine, and when you are seated, you place the ticket on the counter in front of your seat, and the store owner confirms it and takes your order. There are only 6 counter seats in an L-shaped arrangement, 2 seats on the counter side and 4 seats on the long counter side. There is a basket at your feet for storing your luggage, and you can feel that the owner cares about the customers in the slightly narrow seats. Although it doesn't have luxurious cuisine, it is a restaurant that will soothe your stomach and heart with its delicious food and ``hospitality.'' 《Below are the past menus I ate》 August 2023 “Yurinji Set Meal” The menu for the second week of August was Yu Lin Chi. The sauce has a perfect balance of sweetness and gentle acidity, making it a very delicious seasoning for rice. It was so delicious that even people who have lost their appetite due to this year's intense heat would be able to get an appetite. There is one more menu that I would like to repeat (lol) July 2023 “Minced meat cutlet set meal” I had been looking forward to the minced meat cutlet set meal for some time, and since I had it lined up early on a weekday morning, I was able to order a large portion without hesitation, and I was very satisfied with the taste, which was beyond my imagination. The meat and onions are coarsely ground and have a good texture, which seems to convey the owner's idea of ​​the ideal minced meat, and I personally welcome the meaty texture. The sauce also has a sour taste, and you won't feel the ``stickiness'' that tends to occur with minced meat cutlets that have a lot of fat (even if you eat 3 large pieces of minced meat with a large side dish), it is delicious until the end. I got it. It's a restaurant where anything you eat is delicious, but for meat lovers, we recommend the minced meat cutlet. Visited in May 2023 “Pork and ginger grilled set meal” I finally visited after a long time, and I received the ginger grilled food, which I had never had before, as well as a large serving of both rice and side dishes. When I actually looked at the meat, it was larger than it looked in the photo, and each piece of meat was about the same size as the sole of a shoe worn by a child under 1 year old. (This is just a matter of personal preference) If the meat is too thick, it doesn't balance well with the sauce in the mouth, and I don't like it either, so I prefer pork that is about 2mm thick to balance out the sauce. It was good, and I was personally happy. As always, the seasoning of the sauce is gentle (though it doesn't feel too thin at all), and the sweetness and ginger aroma are exquisite. The remaining sauce in the frying pan is boiled down at the end and poured over the meat, so there is no lack of flavor. In fact, I feel like I was able to learn that even with this type of seasoning, it can be delicious if you stick to the key points. No matter how many times I come (I've only been there three times), I keep making new discoveries, and I always enjoy watching the delicious and well-prepared dishes being prepared. The ginger grill was my favorite out of all the ones I've had at various places...I think I'll have to visit all the other places...lol Thank you for the meal♪ January 2023 visit “Hamburger set meal” Visited looking forward to the popular hamburger steak. At 10:30 a.m., 30 minutes before the store opened, there were already 8 people in line, including myself, and I think there were more than 12 people in line when the store opened...you can tell how popular it is. You can't have a ``large side dish'' on a hamburger steak, but I think it's large enough to satisfy you with a large serving of rice. What surprised me was that the hamburger had a soft and fluffy texture that I had never experienced before, and the hamburger had plenty of juice, so it lived up to its reputation as a delicious hamburger. At first bite, you'll think it's a tofu hamburger because of its soft texture, and it's so soft that you'll think it's a tofu hamburger.It's a completely different elegance from the hard hamburgers you get at family restaurants, which don't have a lot of juice. Pureed garnish?! The smooth pumpkin garnish (it tasted like potato salad) had a gentle sweetness and texture, and went well with the lettuce and shredded cabbage. December 2022 First visit “Chicken Nanban set meal” This time, I chose the ``large size'' (only 100 yen more) of ``Chicken Nanban'' rice and side dishes. As everyone has said, the food is carefully prepared, and I'm really surprised that such delicious food can be served at this price these days. Hot and cold items (salads and side dishes) are served at different temperatures, which not only adds flavor to the food, but also adds to the deliciousness. Honestly, it might be difficult for busy people who don't have much time to use the restaurant because the owner does everything by himself, but if you can use it, you'll feel satisfied and leave thinking, "When will I come next time?" I think it will stick. (Maybe it's just me who's a glutton...)

I've been going there for 4-5 years. I used to be able to go there for a quick lunch between work, but recently there is a long line and I can only visit during the afternoon break. I wanted to go there the other day, but when I passed by the store, there were about 10 people waiting outside even though it was before the store opened. rice field. There were 7 people in front of me, but I waited for about an hour and was able to eat. It's delicious as ever. Vegetable dressing for carrots? It's homemade, it's so delicious. The sweet sauce of chicken nanban is also good! I can only go when I have time, but I will go again! However, because of the summer vacation today, there were several groups of parents and children, but I wonder if it's a shop where parents and children come. It doesn't feel good to be.

I received a large serving of the side dish of the minced meat cutlet set meal that changes daily. This volume costs 870 yen. If you want a regular portion, it's 800 yen for two minced meat cutlets. There were 6 tables and there seemed to be about 3 people in line at any given time. It seems that the menu is fixed every week so that it can be changed even in one operation.