On the weekend, at 7:00 pm, I visited this restaurant, which was the second stop of the day. This place was also featured in Yoshida Rui's "Sakaba Hourouki" TV show. I was seated at the counter and started with a toast with a shochu highball. A simmered daikon radish dish was served as a complimentary appetizer, which was refreshing and delicious. The menu featured a variety of dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients, with a wide selection of fish. I ordered salted squid, pickled herring with rice bran, and Ezo deer hamburger. The salted squid had a rich and mellow liver flavor without any fishy taste, and the seasoning was perfect. The pickled herring with rice bran was a mix of pickled vegetables like cabbage, daikon, carrot, cucumber, and pickled herring, with a wonderful rice bran aroma and the delicious taste of herring. The Ezo deer hamburger was topped with a refreshing salt sauce, grated yam, white leek, and baby greens, with a Japanese-style seasoning. The Ezo deer meat was coarsely ground and had a substantial texture, with no gamey taste and a perfect match with the Japanese-style salt sauce. I truly enjoyed the taste of Hokkaido and look forward to trying more dishes in the future. I can't wait to come back for a hearty meal next time.

Established in 1971, this popular izakaya in Otsuka offers Hokkaido cuisine while being located in Tokyo. The restaurant has been featured on various TV shows, and the walls are adorned with photos and autographs of celebrities, including a prominent signature from the creator of Fist of the North Star. Some highlights from the menu include grilled scallops with fresh sea urchin, a platter of assorted sashimi, unique Hokkaido-style rolled sushi, authentic shishamo (smelt fish), flavorful zangi (similar to fried chicken), hokke (arctic char) dumplings, scallop cheese bake, and octopus eggs marinated in soy sauce. The reviewer also enjoyed the grilled saffron cod, a dish not commonly found in Tokyo. The reviewer left satisfied with the variety of Hokkaido ingredients and unique dishes available at this restaurant and expressed a desire to return due to the extensive menu options.

This restaurant seems to mainly offer Hokkaido regional dishes. I visited for lunch and tried the "oyako don" which is made with grilled salmon and soy sauce-marinated salmon roe. While there are many variations of oyako don, using grilled salmon as the parent ingredient is quite unique. In my opinion, raw salmon would be more suitable than grilled salmon for this dish. The texture and temperature of grilled salmon make it more suitable as a side dish rather than to be eaten with rice. The lack of balance in the bowl is quite noticeable. Priced at 1000 yen, there are no major complaints, but I think the restaurant's true potential lies in its dinner menu as an izakaya. I would like to visit again for dinner if given the chance.

Visit: Weekdays 19:00 No reservation needed, no wait to enter except for Genghis Khan. A valuable restaurant in Tokyo where you can taste authentic Hokkaido flavors. Everything is delicious here, but personally, the crab cream croquette is my favorite of all time. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is also great, and if you love izakaya, you will definitely want to visit this place recommended on a famous sake bar show. Enoki mushrooms with sansho pepper, squid sashimi, matsutake mushroom tempura, grilled Atka mackerel, crab cream croquette, highball.

Sanpei lunch set (1000 yen) includes 5 pieces of sashimi, zangi (deep-fried chicken), small side dish, pickles, and soup. The zangi is freshly fried and delicious. The uni (sea urchin) and nameko mushrooms are rich in flavor without any unpleasant taste. The shime saba (marinated mackerel) is thick and not overly vinegary, with a fresh taste. The salmon and white carrot with jelly topping are incredibly delicious, with flavors that intensify as you chew. The white carrot has a texture similar to finely sliced bamboo shoots and is addictively tasty. The miso soup has a rich broth. Everything was delicious! I had been curious about this restaurant for a while, and I wish I had visited sooner.

Those who feel like they want to drink sake just by looking at the menu. I decided to try "Ezo no Kuma" from Hokkaido while consulting with the staff. It was easy to drink as requested. The sashimi, zangi, roasted pork in a small dish, and pickled vegetables were all delicious.

The restaurant has a perfect score in terms of cost performance, taste, and atmosphere. The soy sauce-marinated firefly squid with strong dashi broth goes well with miso sauce. The cream croquette is incredibly flavorful. The giant scallop cheese dish is recommended for its umami and sweetness wrapped in cheese. The Sanpei soup with Hokkaido white miso is very satisfying. The Zangi has a true taste of Hokkaido. The Black Nikka Special Highball is around 400 yen, with just the right amount of richness and carbonation in a slightly smaller glass. They also offer takeout, so I definitely want to go back again.

I visited around 6:00 pm on a national holiday. Since all the table seats were taken, I was seated in a tatami room. The Hokkaido delicacy rolled sushi came in four varieties - mefun, crab miso, herring something, and something with sansho pepper - and all of them were delicious. The Sanpei soup had a comforting taste with sake lees, and the grilled shirako was both fragrant and creamy, very tasty. The scallop cream croquette was creamy and the oyster fry was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, both very delicious.

Visit Date: Weekday 11:40-12:10 Weather: Sunny This shop is located a little off the main road. As I was dining alone, they kindly asked me to use the spacious area. I appreciate such thoughtfulness. I had the Sanpei lunch set for 1,000 yen. The Zangi was served freshly fried. I asked for a smaller portion of rice, but to me, it was still a large serving (laughs). The sashimi was delicious, the Zangi was freshly fried, the vegetables were colorful, and the miso soup was full of ingredients. I was satisfied.

Wednesday 16:30 According to the Tabelog information, the business hours are listed as 17:00- , but the sign is lit up. I peek inside and see one group of customers already seated. I wonder if they have been open from this time before, or if they are opening earlier due to the pandemic causing them to close earlier. Either way, I'm glad they are open. When asked if I prefer a table or a tatami seat, I choose a table. A warm oshibori is provided, which feels nice. There is hand sanitizer available or a spray on the table. What's this "Ryuhyo Beer"? It's a bit pricey, but I decide to try it. A small bottle and a frosty cold glass arrive. When poured, it's... blue. When I take a sip, it's... sweet. I don't think it tastes like beer, but it's interesting. The sashimi platter with 7 items is all delicious. I noticed a sticker that says "Second Stop" and many other signed autographs. The croquette is large and delicious, with a crispy exterior and creamy interior. It's even better than I imagined. The gyoza, asparagus ohitashi are average. The "Oyakata" cloudy sake and chanchan-yaki are delicious. After 5 pm, a girl about elementary school age comes in and calls out "Grandma." It seems like the granddaughter of the staff member. She sits in the corner of the counter, maybe doing homework. It's heartwarming. The zangi (fried chicken) and chicken karaage are tender and tasty. The building is old, but the restroom is very clean. The kamikomi pork shabu-shabu has a great flavor, with the pork being tender. I order the Otoko Yamahai (junmai sake) which is famous but I've never tried before. It's served cold and tastes great. At 7 pm, it's last call for alcohol. It looks like they will close at 8 pm after all. Last call at 7:30 pm. Wow, 3 hours have passed already. Time flies. I finish with a cup of tea. There are many other menu items that catch my eye. I definitely want to come back again. Thank you for the meal.

I visited on Saturday for lunch. The lunch set was 1,000 yen, which included a sashimi platter with 5 types of fish - mackerel, tuna, octopus, scallop, and yellowtail or amberjack, zangi (fried chicken), pickles, rice, and miso soup. The freshness of the sashimi was good. The zangi had a strong flavor and was delicious. The pickles were pickled in a thick style, which I personally liked. The salad had crunchy fresh vegetables and was topped with simmered tofu, which I enjoyed. The portion of rice and miso soup was generous, so if you have a small appetite, you may want to ask for less rice. It had been a while since I had red miso soup, but it was delicious. As a sashimi lover, I was very satisfied.

I finished work in Otsuka in the evening, so I decided to stop by here. I had the mixed natto and mackerel to finish. These two dishes are like a golden duo for me (laughs). I wish the mixed natto had seaweed on it, and the mackerel could have been cut a bit thicker! (laughs) Next, I'll go eat some hot pot!

On the evening of June 2020, I had dinner at a restaurant in Otsuka. I got off at JR Otsuka Station, exited from the south gate, and headed towards Shimo-Otsuka Station. Along the way, I found a restaurant called "Hokkaido Cuisine Sanpei," which was the purpose of my visit on this day. This restaurant was featured on TV Tokyo's "Nikenzume Dousuru? ~Tsumami no Hanashi~" in January 2018, where Matsunaga Masahiro, Hakata Daikichi, and Arai Eriana visited. It was also featured on BS-TBS's "Yoshida Rui no Sakaba Hourouki" in May 2018, and "Yuuyake Sakaba" in December 2019, where Kitaro, Nishijima Madoka, and others visited. Excited to visit this triple pilgrimage spot, I confirmed that there was no crowding, sanitized my hands, and sat at the counter. I enjoyed a Sapporo draft beer for 500 yen and a lemon sour for 350 yen. The dishes I had that day were: 1) Hokkaido-style pickled vegetables as an appetizer. 2) Scallop and sea urchin seared for 700 yen, a dish enjoyed by Kitaro and Nishijima Madoka. 3) Hocce dumplings for 450 yen, a dish enjoyed by Yoshida Rui, Kitaro, and Nishijima Madoka. 4) Salmon sashimi (ruibe) for 800 yen, a dish enjoyed by Yoshida Rui, Matsunaga Masahiro, Hakata Daikichi, and Arai Eriana. 5) Thin rolls of Hokkaido delicacies sushi for 600 yen, a dish enjoyed by Kitaro and Nishijima Madoka. 6) Sanpei soup for 300 yen, a dish enjoyed by Yoshida Rui, Kitaro, and Nishijima Madoka. The soup, filled with salmon, daikon, carrots, and other vegetables, was perfect for a tired body during the rainy season. Although I haven't visited Hokkaido much, only knowing places like Sapporo, Otaru, and Niseko, I found the menu at this restaurant to be fascinating. I look forward to visiting again.

This is a lovely restaurant in the countryside of Hokkaido, with a nostalgic tatami room. They have counter seats, table seats, and spacious tatami rooms. The food was delicious! The Inca no Mezame potato butter was amazing, with a sweet potato-like sweetness that was very comforting. Even the children enjoyed it. The crab porridge was also gentle in flavor, and the kids loved it. The snow crab was huge and very satisfying to eat. The Zangi was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, not just regular fried chicken, but Zangi! The grilled rice ball we had at the end was surprisingly delicious, with a wonderful aroma of dashi and bonito flakes. I plan to take my parents there when they visit.

◆Turning ordinary dishes into extraordinary ones, this izakaya offers unique menu items like hokke and cream croquette with scallops, which are both straightforward and enjoyable in taste. However, the highlight was the grilled dried saffron cod, with its plump and sweet flesh that was a first-time experience for me. The variety of salmon dishes, including ikura donburi, icefish, ruibe, and chan-chan-yaki, was also impressive, and the semi-raw, crispy sweetness of the ruibe was particularly delicious and perfect with sake. This izakaya allows you to casually enjoy Hokkaido's regional cuisine, with salmon dishes leading the way. ◆Menu for this visit: - Salmon - Icefish - Ruibe - Chan-chan-yaki - Potato salad - Hokke dumplings - Grilled saffron cod - Tuna - Natto bone senbei - Shirako ponzu - Scallop cream croquette - Ikura donburi - Miso soup - Beer x1 - Sake x2 (for two people) (Dinner) 5700 yen per person ◆How to enjoy this restaurant: ＜Profile＞ An izakaya specializing in Hokkaido's regional cuisine, with almost half a century of history. ＜Ordering＞ Order items individually. With a wide variety of menu items, it's recommended to try the various salmon dishes. ＜Atmosphere＞ Truly embodies the atmosphere of a casual izakaya. ◆Source of information: 'dancyu' December 2019 issue, featuring a special on "Salmon and Trout". Thank you for the meal!

Lotus Root Turmeric Society Monthly Regular Meeting - August 2019 Part 1 A monthly drinking party with four drinking friends living near the Renkon Station on the Toei Mita Line. This month, on a certain Saturday in August, we decided to have our regular meeting near a station of the Toden Arakawa Line because one of our members, my partner, still has a strong desire to ride the Toden Arakawa Line. We made a reservation by phone the day before and visited this place in Otsuka. Upon entering, the first impression was... it looks similar to "Kasuga" in Tobu Nerima where we visited in May! We were seated in the same area as well, giving us a strong sense of déjà vu. First, as always, we all toasted with draft beer! The draft beer served in frosted mugs was excellent, especially on this extremely hot day. We decided to order something unique to Hokkaido, as this place is a tavern specializing in Hokkaido cuisine. We ordered the "Hokkaido specialty roll (600 yen)" which included four different flavors: salmon salted roe, garlic, green chili miso, and crab miso. All of them were delicious, although the crab miso might not go well with vinegared rice. It was a nice accompaniment to sake. The "Ezo deer hamburger (900 yen)" was prepared with various spices to eliminate the unique gamey smell. While I could taste the garlic, my friends mentioned the aroma of star anise. The hamburger itself was firm and the soup with mitsuba (Japanese wild parsley) had a deer-like taste, which might not suit everyone's palate. The plump and juicy "Zangi" (fried chicken) and the whale sashimi in the sashimi platter were both enjoyable. The dishes were delicious and the drinks were plentiful. Our group, the Lotus Root Turmeric Society, consists of a beer lover (myself), a highball enthusiast (my partner), and a sour drink fan (my friend). We all enjoyed our choices. My partner, the highball lover, enjoyed the "Hokkaido Kiyosato potato highball (430 yen)" for its drinkability and natural sweetness. My friend and I, the sour drink fans, were impressed by the "Homemade plum wine soda (400 yen)" which had a unique deliciousness that even led us to eat the actual plum. Lastly, I must mention the draft beer! Every time my partner ordered a refill, it was served in a frosty mug. I'm not sure if they freeze a considerable number of mugs or if there aren't many beer drinkers... By the third refill, the mug still had frost on it, but from the fourth refill onwards, the frost was gone, although the mug was still cold. If I had to point out one thing, it would be that the service could use a little improvement. I'm not sure if it's a family-run business, but both the landlady and the two young female staff members in the hall lacked smiles... Not that they were unfriendly, but just the absence of smiles. It wouldn't bother me if I didn't pay attention, but I feel like the atmosphere of the place could be more pleasant with a few smiles added. (That's just my personal opinion, though, perhaps I'm being too nosy)... With that said, thank you for the meal! The overall satisfaction was above average.

I was intrigued by this long-established restaurant where you can enjoy the flavors of Hokkaido, as featured in "Yoshida Rui's Bar Wander". Not only did I enjoy the delicious taste of Hokkaido's specialties, but I also found peace in the homely and relaxed atmosphere. The handwritten menu lists a variety of classic dishes and daily recommendations. Familiar dishes like "Sangi" and "Sanpei Soup" were there, as well as unique options like "Ezo Deer Hamburg". The diverse menu options made me feel like I could visit multiple times without getting bored. In addition to the counter seats, there were also sunken kotatsu seats. While you can enjoy a leisurely drink alone, if you want to immerse yourself in the flavors of Hokkaido, it might be better to visit with a group. ---《Dishes I tried》--- ◆ Sanpei Soup @300 yen Hokkaido's local dish that you can enjoy even in the summer. It's like a miso soup, but surprisingly light and refreshing without a strong taste. It had potatoes, carrots, onions, and salmon with a hint of sake lees. It was a satisfying dish with plenty of ingredients that helped me relax. ◆ Shime Saba @700 yen Recommended for the day. It had a round acidity that was well-balanced. While it wasn't outstanding, it was a reliable choice. ◆ Zangi @500 yen The crispy texture and juicy meat made it a delightful dish. It was amusing to hear the lady in the kitchen say "Tori-kara~" (fried chicken) out loud (laughs). ◆ Drift Ice Draft @800 yen It was a surprising blue color inspired by the Okhotsk Sea. It had a sharp and refreshing taste that I found easy to drink. ◆ Hokkaido Homare Nigori Sake "Oyadama" (glass) @400 yen ◆ Appetizer ---《Recommended Usage Scene +α》--- ・Solo dinner ・Visited around 18:05 on a weekday ・Zero wait time, seated at the counter

"Sanpei Hokkaido Cuisine" is an izakaya located about a 3-minute walk from JR Otsuka Station South Exit, established in 1971. As the name suggests, it is a popular bar where you can taste Hokkaido's local dishes. Recommended items include ruibe, komai, and Sanpei soup, which are all highly praised by Hokkaido locals. The bar was featured on the TV show "Yoshida Rui's Bar Wander" in May 2016, so some of you may already be familiar with it. If any Hokkaido reviewers are visiting, I would definitely recommend a visit. On weekends around 10 pm, the 44-seat restaurant is usually about 70% full. Last order is at 10:30 pm, so make sure to hurry if you plan to visit. Some menu items include Asahi Super Dry for 530 yen (excluding tax), homemade potato salad for 350 yen (excluding tax), and spring cabbage and kettle-boiled whitebait salad for 700 yen (excluding tax). The atmosphere is welcoming and the food is delicious, including unique dishes like hokke shumai, grilled true hokke, and beef menchi katsu. Enjoy a variety of dishes and drinks, such as black Kirishima shochu, in this rare find where you can experience authentic Hokkaido cuisine in Tokyo."

It was very delicious. The raw oysters were huge and I was surprised. They were as big as a smartphone.

We went with five people. All the dishes were delicious and we want to go back again. It's a good old-fashioned izakaya that feels calming.