Lunch at Anan Restaurant

The other day, Mindi and I finally went to Anan Restaurant, a place we've been eyeing for a while.  It's a cute, modest little place, with parking for only 5 or 6 cars. We has no idea what the food would be like, so we were trying to be ready for anything.

この間、ずっと食べてみたいと思ってた「阿南レストラン」に、ミンディと私が行った。車が五六台しか入れない駐車場があって、細やかで可愛いお店なんだ。どんな食事が出来るかさっぱり分からなくて、なんだか、チャレンジとして思った。

Like the outside, the inside was cozy, kind of like being at a friend's house. We two were the only guests there, so we had a chance to relax and chat without worry. I found it quite pleasant.

外側みたいに、中が友達の家のような気楽な感じだった。私たち二人以外に、お客がいなくて、気にせずにゆっくりと話が出来たし、気に入った。

Also, I love bay windows like this!

こんな出窓も大好き！

However, while the atmosphere was enjoyable, the food was less so.

けれど、空気が良かったのに、食べ物はちょっとがっかりだったんだ。

The oyako-don that Mindi ordered. ("Oyako" refers to the parent-child relationship of the principle ingredients, chicken and egg.) She said it was tasty enough, but she probably wouldn't have the urge to eat it again.

ミンディの親子丼。結構美味しかったけど、恐らくまた食べたくならないんだって。

This is my katsu-don. When I saw it it seemed like it would be pretty good, but after digging into it, I realized the rice was soaked with broth or something. That, I didn't care for. Not to mention the seasoning in the egg was a bit lackluster. But, I ordered a side of fresh rice, slid the toppings onto that, and it became about a thousand times more enjoyable! I think the dislike of really wet/soupy rice might just be due to my own personal preferences, though...

私のカツ丼。これはね、見たら美味しそうだったけど、ちょっと食べるとご飯がスープとかでびしゃびしゃしていると気付いて、あまり好きではなかった。玉子の味付けも薄かったしね。でも、新しいご飯をサイドでもらって、おかずをそのご飯に載せてから、何倍も美味しくなった。濡らしてあるご飯が嫌いということは、私だけの好みの所為かな。。？

To be honest, the prices at this place are relatively low. You get what you pay for, right? If I were looking to eat fast and cheap, this place would be just fine. But if I wanted a quality meal I could really relish, I would opt for the close-by Sun Princess (post to come), probably. 

I am glad we finally tried it out, though! 

実は、この店の値段が割りと安くて、「安かろう悪かろう」って言うことかね？早くて安くて食べたい時なら、ここピッタリ！でも、本間に美味しく味わえる食事したいと、近くのSun Princess (そこのポストがまだ）の方がいいと思う。

だけどやっぱり、やっと食べてみて嬉しいね。

Ja, mata ne!

じゃ、またね！