During a trip to Hokkaido, I visited a seafood restaurant recommended by a friend who runs a restaurant in Susukino. I ordered some dishes and enjoyed the seafood from the north! The snow crab and sea urchin were especially delicious, on a level that is hard to find in Shizuoka. I used to be more into meat than seafood when I lived in Hokkaido, but after this meal, I realized the high quality of Hokkaido seafood. If I have the chance to visit Hokkaido again, I will definitely visit the main branch of this restaurant!

I made a reservation for 18:30 on a weekday at a restaurant that is always crowded and hard to get into without a reservation (if you go later in the evening, you might have a chance). We ordered the Kani Miso Namako Ponzu Hakodate Mori (enough for 2-3 people), Corn Butter Mini, Ikura Uni Don, and more. At first, I thought the prices were high, but the portions were huge, so it turned out to be incredibly cheap. There was no fishy smell in the crab miso, and all the sashimi was delicious. We also got to try Hokke sashimi, which you can only eat in Hokkaido. The set included trout, herring, Hokke, surf clam, and more. The sweet corn butter was delicious, and the mini donburi size was perfect for me, who doesn't eat much rice. The ikura and uni were also delicious. The service was great, I give it 5 stars!

On the first night of my trip to Hokkaido, I stayed in Sapporo. It was a weekday, so I was able to find a last-minute vacancy. Lucky me! I don't usually eat seafood much, but when in Hokkaido, you can enjoy fresh seafood, so I decided to come to this restaurant. Although I was on a tour, dinner was free time, so I researched and came to this place in advance. - Mini saltwater sea urchin: This is real sea urchin. No fishy smell. I might not be able to eat sea urchin in Tokyo anymore. - Hoke sashimi: You can't get this in Tokyo. Enjoyed with ginger. - Crab miso: Goes well with Japanese sake! Rich and flavorful. - Grilled hokke: It's great that they offer half portions or mini. It's fatty and delicious! - Crab cream croquette: Packed with crab! The crab miso sauce is also delicious. - Ikura bowl (mini): Plenty of salmon roe! - Beer - Japanese sake I thoroughly enjoyed Hokkaido seafood. It was the best dinner and the service was great, making it a pleasant dining experience!

Good seafood izakaya with reasonable prices and good usability! The interior is typical of an izakaya, and the service is very good. The menu is okay, nothing really stands out, but it's a reliable place to go when in need. The grilled mackerel is recommended.

We visited the popular Kaiyotei with two people. We started with a toast with Sapporo Classic bottled beer. It was already crowded at 6:00, with a lively atmosphere. Some groups were ordering their final dishes, such as grilled asparagus, Hokkai shrimp, assorted sashimi with mountain wasabi. We also ordered crab meat, sea urchin, and other seafood dishes recommended by the restaurant. The crab cream croquette was also recommended and we tried it along with sea urchin. The creamy crab seemed to melt in your mouth. It seemed like there were many tourists as we overheard conversations about shopping and Sapporo's tourist spots. I had lunch around 2:00, so I was already 90% full. Although the prices were a bit high, we left satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

On the 3rd day of our Hokkaido trip, we headed from Kamui Misaki in Shakotan Peninsula to Sapporo. We arrived in Sapporo early and took a break at the hotel. For dinner, we had the freedom to choose our own restaurant instead of the tour-provided meal, so we made a reservation at a popular restaurant called Kaiyotei Susukino 2nd Branch. The main branch, 3rd branch, and 4th branch are also located in Susukino, showing how popular the restaurant is. Despite making a reservation a few days before our trip, the main branch was fully booked, but we were able to reserve seats at the 2nd branch. We had some time before our reservation, so we bought souvenirs at Daimaru in front of Sapporo Station and then took the subway to Susukino Station. Despite the forecast of light rain, we were caught in a heavy downpour, but we managed to reach the restaurant with just a small folding umbrella (it was a rare occasion for my wife and me to share an umbrella). The restaurant was easy to find, just a few minutes from Susukino Station. The city center of Sapporo is easy to navigate. The restaurant had a modest exterior, but the interior was spacious. As soon as we entered, we saw tanks with live squid and live crabs on the first floor. The dining area was on the second floor, and we were seated at the counter near the kitchen. The menu was available on a tablet for ordering. The specialty of the restaurant is live squid, which is prepared right after ordering. We started with an appetizer (473 yen), a sashimi platter (1,860 yen for one person), their famous crab cream croquette (580 yen), and Sapporo Classic draft beer (680 yen each). The sashimi included rare fish like hon-masu, hokke, nishin, hirame, soy, and octopus. The crab cream croquette was exceptional, with chunks of crab meat and a rich crab flavor. We ordered another one because it was so delicious. We also had buttered potatoes (480 yen), snow crab meat (946 yen), and fresh oysters in the shell (560 yen). I had a glass of Otokoyama Junmai sake (770 yen), while my wife had a Calpis shochu highball (550 yen). The oysters could be enjoyed raw or grilled. Although I wanted to try the live squid, king crab, and hairy crab, the prices were quite high, so we decided to stop here. Kaiyotei Susukino 2nd Branch was a lively and popular restaurant that symbolizes the atmosphere of Susukino. It was my fourth visit to Sapporo after 17 years, and the city still had the same lively vibe. It was a great dining experience.

I really wanted to eat fresh squid, so I called ahead to confirm and was told there were only 2 left, so I made a reservation without hesitation! (In the end, it seems like the squid reservation wasn't actually secured...) I arrived at the restaurant at 8:45 PM on Sunday, but it was full of group parties and families. I ordered the Live Squid Sashimi (small size) for 1,880 yen, Wasabi for 165 yen, Crab Cream Croquette for 580 yen, and Sapporo Classic Draft Beer for 680 yen. I was surprised by how delicious the combination of live squid and wasabi was. I may not be satisfied with regular wasabi anymore. You can choose to have the squid legs grilled or served raw, and I chose grilled. The squid was cooked to a perfect half-raw texture and paired perfectly with mayonnaise. I wanted to ask for shichimi (seven-spice blend) but I finished it so quickly that I didn't bother. The Crab Cream Croquette had plenty of crab meat, crispy coating, and a creamy interior. The squid was chewy with a hint of sweetness and was delicious, but it didn't quite match the level of excitement I felt when I had it in Yobuko, Saga Prefecture about 20 years ago.

The touch panel order izakaya in Susukino had a normal atmosphere, but the sashimi was delicious. Especially the cherry salmon stood out as exceptionally tasty. If you were to eat a sashimi platter like this normally, you wouldn't be able to find it in Tokyo. It's truly enviable.

There are seats on the 1st floor and basement floor. When you are led to the basement floor, there are no staff waiting, so you have to call out to them. The only downside. The food was delicious with large portions! I always passed by on my way to Tottori, but I didn't know there was a place like this...

I tried to make a reservation by calling after seeing it on Tabelog or the website several times when I wanted to go, but it was always crowded, so this time I visited the second store! The long-standing image of Sapporo had grown too much, but it was exactly the core image of Sapporo. The croquettes, sashimi, asparagus, and potato butter were as delicious as expected, and I forgot to take photos. Also, I hesitated to order the squid on the sign because there was a squid swimming at the entrance. I definitely want to try it next time. Thank you for the meal.

Seafood center restaurant with multiple locations. When searching, it is categorized as an izakaya, but this particular branch is a very nice place for a date. It is reasonably priced and offers a variety of Hokkaido seafood and vegetables. I was able to try most of the things I wanted to eat in Hokkaido here. There are seats where you can watch the chefs cooking behind the counter.

President of Sheriroze Co., human resources educator, and director of the Etiquette Beauty School, Toshihide Igaki here. I recently visited Hokkaido for a staff training session at the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market. Local work associates recommended some places where I could enjoy hairy crab, so I ended up at this bustling restaurant. The atmosphere was lively, and I ordered the boiled hairy crab as the live ones were sold out. It was delicious as expected. I also tried grilled Pacific saury, shishamo, buttered potatoes, sashimi of flatfish, and asparagus. However, the highlight of the meal was the Hokkaido crab cream croquette. It was packed with crab and the cream was rich and flavorful, made with local ingredients. The perfect amount of saltiness made additional sauce unnecessary. My mother ordered the salmon rice bowl, which came with a whole piece of salmon on top, a surprising sight. Of course, it was delicious too. Hokkaido is a paradise for food lovers like me, with so many delicious options. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

If you're going to an izakaya in Susukino, go to this place. The sashimi is big in Hokkaido style, and the squid from Hakodate is fresh and delicious. The squid legs are great as tempura. The crab cream croquette is a must-eat. The ratio of tourists to locals is 7:3. The old squid fishing days are nostalgic.

The deliciousness of the ingredients is outstanding. You can enjoy a variety of delicious seafood and izakaya dishes that compete with Hokkaido's unique ingredients. The staff, many of whom are veterans, provide attentive service in a comfortable atmosphere. Personally, the MVP was the squid salted butter. Be careful not to get carried away ordering too much as the prices can add up. ^_^

• The shredded meat of the hairy crab is luxurious to eat, and it was delicious. • Sashimi assortment (cheapest option) • Botan shrimp sashimi • Mini salmon roe bowl, each individual roe was firm and delicious • Grilled king crab priced at 10,000 yen • Crab cream croquette, with chunks of crab meat and creamy texture, very delicious. I visited for the crab, but personally, I found the crab cream croquette and other seafood dishes more delicious than the shredded crab meat or grilled crab. The chef's style was quite distinctive.

I tried live hairy crab for the first time in Hokkaido, and it was delicious! I also enjoyed the fresh abalone sashimi, grilled Atka mackerel, crab cream croquettes, and grilled salmon belly. To finish off, I had onigiri. The food was amazing and went well with beer and sake. The restaurant was popular, so I visited their second branch near my hotel. Unfortunately, they were sold out of live squid, but I plan to come back next time to try it. Hokkaido is the best!

As it is a popular restaurant, it can be difficult to get through on the phone. I recommend being persistent and trying to call at different times. Located in Susukino, Sapporo, Hokkaido, the well-known seafood izakaya "Hakodate Kaiyotei Susukino" has been around for 25 years. They offer a wide variety of authentic Hokkaido ingredients such as live squid, live snow crab, saltwater sea urchin, and other local seafood, as well as carefully selected Hokkaido meats and vegetables. The dishes I tried included fluffy and delicious live snow crab, huge grilled king crab, snow crab meat with natural crab miso, famous crab cream croquettes, sweet raw shrimp sashimi, and the best buttered potatoes I've ever had. I also enjoyed the Niagara craft chu-hai drink. I heard they also have a branch in Akasaka, so I'll definitely visit there next time.

We used it for a year-end party. Among various courses, we reserved the Kaiyotei course, which seemed to be the most enjoyable for seafood. Starting from sashimi to dessert, it was just amazing. This restaurant has been in Susukino for a long time, and this time we visited the second store for the first time, but it was still an amazing restaurant like the main store.

Visited the restaurant on Friday at 6:00 PM with a reservation. The place was about half full. The young staff provided pleasant service, while the veteran staff seemed a bit indifferent. I had made a reservation specifically for the dancing squid and crab, but unfortunately, there was no squid available and the half crab lacked flavor in the meat, with the miso tasting slightly fishy. It was very disappointing. Other dishes were tasty, with the hakkaku sashimi and crab cream croquettes being highlights. Overall, the other dishes were decent. If I hadn't ordered the crab, it might have received a much higher rating.

This place is known for its great value for money. I visited on a Saturday night after 8 pm and unfortunately they were out of their famous squid that day. Despite this, all the restaurants were almost full and it was difficult to make a reservation, showing how popular they are. We had a sashimi platter, crab cream croquettes, forgot to take a picture but also had salmon roe, saffron cod, hairy crab, and finished with sea urchin sushi. The crab cream croquettes were really delicious! I wanted to eat two of them. The saffron cod did not have as much fat as the true cod, so I tried the true cod (forgot to take a picture) and it was disappointingly not fatty. However, when I tried the saffron cod, it was juicy and had a lot of flavor! It was the most delicious dish. I should have just ordered that from the beginning, haha.