Located in the Maruyama area, this izakaya along Odori street is a long-established restaurant. While I have visited their branch in Susukino multiple times, this was my first time at this particular location. The restaurant offers a variety of seating options including counter seats, table seats, and raised tatami seating, as well as private rooms. When I visited for dinner, it was slightly late but the restaurant was almost full, indicating its popularity. The menu offers a wide selection of dishes, including Hokkaido specialties made with seasonal local ingredients, making it suitable for tourists and business entertainment. I ordered items such as "Hanasaki crab (2,200 yen)", "Tsubu sashimi (900 yen)", "Rebun hokke (950 yen)", "Hokkaido red potato grilled (350 yen)", and "Ramen salad (720 yen)", all of which were delicious and satisfying. The "Hanasaki crab" in particular was rich in flavor and packed with meat, making it a delight for crab lovers like myself. The dishes were served promptly and the staff were attentive, making it a recommended spot for those looking to enjoy delicious food.

On a Saturday around 8pm, a group of 4 visited the restaurant without a reservation for the first time in 4 years. The place was quite crowded, and the only available seats were in a small tatami room sandwiched between groups of foreign tourists. It was cramped and there were no sunken kotatsu tables. It was still better than expected to get in without a reservation on a weekend. After a long day of work, the group was hungry and thirsty. They started with a ruby red drink to quench their thirst and ordered all-you-can-drink. The appetizer was a vinegar dish, which one of the group members didn't like, so they gave it to the person next to them. They enjoyed bonito sashimi for the first time, with firm and elastic texture, and added ginger and garlic chips according to their preference. The flounder sashimi was unique to Hokkaido, with a transparent white flesh and a perfect balance of sweetness and fat, making them want more. They also tried the half-grilled local chicken from Nakasatsunai, which was tender, flavorful, and raised eating mugwort and seaweed, free-range. The shrimp bread, with shrimp tempura wrapped in bread and fried until crispy, was a perfect snack. The thick and tender stingray fin was a standout dish, different from the usual tough and thin ones found in izakayas. Other dishes were not mentioned as they were not tried. Overall, everything was delicious. They had been to Koropokkuru in Susukino before, but they found the atmosphere here more relaxing. Next time, they plan to book a private room for a more spacious and comfortable drinking experience.

This is my second visit. I visited without a reservation with two people on Sunday at 5 o'clock, and it was almost full in about an hour. The hairy crab is delicious. I was impressed by how easy it was to eat and the fact that it was served with miso. I came from outside the area, but there are many delicious things that are typical of Hokkaido, so I definitely want to visit again next time. The raw lamb skewers were also delicious.

Located right next to Maruyama Koen Station, along Odori, there is a shop that offers a variety of delicious homemade dishes, rather than the typical chain restaurants with standardized menus. The yakitori starts at 180 yen per skewer, but the pieces of meat are large and tasty. The sashimi is fresh and the octopus carpaccio salad is quite impressive. Eating and drinking moderately will cost around 10,000 yen without all-you-can-drink option. It's a great deal with a lot of value. This is my favorite izakaya!

The other day, I went on a Sapporo izakaya tour with my senior! We went to Koropokkuru, a local izakaya near Maruyama Park. The restaurant has a spacious interior with a counter, tatami rooms, tables, and private rooms. It has a very relaxing atmosphere, perfect for leisurely drinking. The meat, seafood, and vegetables are all delicious! Especially recommended is the crab cream croquette, which is incredibly tasty! The prices are also reasonable, so I highly recommend it! Since it's nearby, I will definitely be going back again!

I thought it would be crowded with tourists on the day of the Sapporo Snow Festival, but there were seats available for a 20:00 entry. We ordered a sashimi platter, assorted grilled skewers, shrimp mayo, taratia, and crab fried rice. The salmon and tuna sashimi were fatty and melted in the mouth. The grilled skewers included gizzard, quail, negima, chicken skin, tsukune, and pork belly, all with simple yet delicious seasoning. The tsukune was rich in flavor and paired well with alcohol. The highlight was the shrimp mayo, which was plump and perfectly seasoned. I don't drink alcohol, but they have a wide variety available.

I have been to Coropokkuru in Susukino before, but this time I felt that the food was even more delicious and had better value for money. The hairy crab was incredibly easy to eat and was amazing. Even though I'm not usually a fan of yakitori, it was so delicious that I ended up ordering more. The salad was creative and tasty. Non-alcoholic drinks are a must for me after one drink. It really enhances the dining experience! The tuna and avocado tortilla had a spicy sauce that packed a punch. We finished off with Tekka-don and Ikura-don, both were delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed every dish with miso soup until the end. The staff were all friendly and made the experience enjoyable. Thank you for the meal!

A friend recommended this restaurant as one of their favorites, and I had been wanting to go for a while. They mentioned that it's great for families. We didn't have a reservation, but luckily there was a private room available around 8:30 pm. The menu looked so delicious, so we ordered a variety of dishes. Everything tasted great and the prices were reasonable. I will definitely visit again.

I went to this restaurant after seeing good reviews about their seafood on Tabelog. It was a Saturday in December and they were fully booked until 7:30 pm, but we were able to sit at the counter. The restaurant had a traditional atmosphere. We started with sashimi, and then my daughter insisted on ordering the Botan shrimp, which was reasonably priced at 900 yen for 3 medium-sized shrimp. The sashimi platter included 8 pieces like bluefin tuna, salmon, mackerel, sweet shrimp, amberjack, sardine, and octopus head for 1680 yen, which was a great deal. We also ordered recommended dishes like crab cream croquette, shrimp mayo, and grilled skewers, which were all delicious and satisfying. Thank you for the feast!

The restaurant is located in the Enzan area, which is rarely visited by many people at night. I was escorted by my daughter and her husband in their car to get there. It's great to have a family that doesn't drink alcohol. The restaurant's profile on Tabelog says "smoking allowed in all seats," but when I called to confirm, they said it's actually "non-smoking in all seats." I made the correction myself, but it would be better if the restaurant updated it. The parking lot is located behind the restaurant, which is convenient as you don't have to use a coin parking lot. Upon arrival, I noticed that there was an ashtray right by the entrance, which I think should be placed a bit further away to avoid inhaling secondhand smoke when entering or leaving the restaurant. The interior of the restaurant is spacious and has a traditional Japanese feel to it. The menu is extensive, offering regular dishes as well as daily specials, a variety of hot pot dishes, fresh sashimi, charcoal-grilled items, and creative dishes. I ordered a Heartland beer, and the first dish served was "Umanii" which felt like an early taste of New Year. The homemade pickled herring had a nostalgic taste with a sweet flavor from the miso. The "Iburi Gakko Potato Salad" had a subtle mayo flavor with a nice touch of smoked pickles. The handmade meatballs had a rich flavor, and the raw lamb skewers were tender and had a delicious aroma. The "Taratiya" was a tortilla with mentaiko and cheese, a simple yet tasty dish. The "Crab Cream Croquette" was a twist on the classic crab cream croquette. The "Seafood and Mushroom Yuba Wrap" was crispy and flavorful, although the batter was a bit thick. The "Takoyaki-style Omelette" had a nice balance of sauce, mayo, and bonito flakes. The "Shrimp Fry" was crispy and well-seasoned, and the tartar sauce complemented it well. The "Nakasatsunai Country Chicken" was crispy and flavorful, and the "Shredded Pacific Herring with Miso" was a perfect match for sake. The "Chicken Liver" was tender with a sweet and savory sauce. Overall, the restaurant was smoke-free, spacious, and had delicious food. I will definitely be coming back again. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

(Visit on September 15, 2022) This is a review of my visit to Maruyama Inami. I rarely come to Maruyama in the first place. I had to come here burning with the mission of a food blogger! Just kidding, it's a far place for someone like me who is not a serious blogger. The reason I came this time is because I had some business at Hokkaido Shrine. So, I decided to have a party here after work. I remember seeing TV commercials for Koropokkuru in the past. Even as a child living far from Sapporo, I knew about it. My impression back then was that it was a typical izakaya. However, my impression changed when I visited this time. It is an izakaya with a rich variety of delicious seafood dishes. Congratulations! It has moved up a class, or rather three classes!! Seriously, we had a course meal and there were many well-prepared dishes using plenty of Hokkaido ingredients. I couldn't finish everything because I drank too much alcohol... Or maybe the Maruyama branch is of a higher class? I definitely need to check out the main branch to confirm. It's close by after all! Just kidding, I just want to drink more. Thank you for the meal!

It is an izakaya where you can enjoy delicious and Hokkaido-style dishes. It seems to be popular among families due to its location. The Ebi Mayo we ordered that day had crab miso in it, and the slight twist was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

First day of business trip in Sapporo. I went straight from the airport to Maruyama, where I visited Coropokkuru Maruyama store with my business partner's family. The location is about a 4-minute walk from Maruyama Koen Station. Coropokkuru is a rare izakaya in the Maruyama area with a large space and private rooms. We arrived right on time at 5:30pm, as reserved. The restaurant has about 100 seats in total. We had reserved a private room in advance since we were accompanied by a 3-year-old. The menu at Coropokkuru is mainly seafood-based. Here is what we had: shredded mountain yam with shiso flavor as a starter, a platter of 5 pickled vegetables, a choice of tomato salad with Japanese olive dressing or shiso dressing, a sashimi platter with 8 pieces instead of the advertised 7, potato fries with butter, a children's portion of salmon roe rice bowl for only 850 yen, assorted skewers of chicken, pork, gizzard, skin, meatballs, and quail, a huge hokke fish from Rebun for 950 yen, tempura of seasonal fish, deep-fried squid legs with mayo, octopus cooked in strong broth, crab fried rice, salted squid innards, delicious takoyaki, and milk-flavored soft serve ice cream. The total bill for 3 adults and a child came to 19,640 yen, but the average customer price would likely be around 4,000 yen. Thanks to the private room, we were able to relax and enjoy our meal even with a lively 3-year-old. The izakaya menu had plenty of options for kids as well. I highly recommend Coropokkuru for a family dinner, especially if you have young children. Be sure to visit this place at least once!

Located near Maruyama Park in Sapporo, this Hokkaido izakaya is popular among locals rather than tourists. They offer a variety of Hokkaido regional dishes with fresh ingredients. There is a wide selection of Hokkaido sake available. If you want to enjoy Hokkaido while drinking at an izakaya, this is recommended. The low ratings on Tabelog are likely due to the fact that local customers are particular about the restaurants they recommend.

"Koropokkuru Maruyama Store" is a seafood izakaya that opened in 1997 and has been in business for 23 years. The main store is located in Usukino and is a long-established store founded in 1972. The main store has many private rooms and is often used for company entertainment. At "Koropokkuru Maruyama Store," they used to offer lunch for the first 2-3 years after opening. They served Makunouchi bento and seafood chirashi sushi for lunch. I used to frequent their lunch service back then. Recently, I noticed that they have revived their lunch service after about 20 years. The lunch service now offers a variety of lunch boxes, ranging from around 700 yen to 800 yen including tax. I was delighted to see the return of the "Escalope," a lunch menu item that I had not had in about 20 years. The "Escalope" is a dish known as a soul food for Nemuro residents in Eastern Hokkaido. Originally known as "fisherman's meal," it is said to be made to be easy to eat before going out to sea. Therefore, thin tonkatsu is considered the standard. I had the "white Escalope" this time. I also purchased the "Lunch Seafood Chirashi Sushi," which was also on the previous lunch menu. ■ Lunch Seafood Chirashi Sushi with Salad Important Actual measurement 490g (after removing the wind bag) Breakdown Rice part 426g Salad 64g Seafood chirashi sushi The rice was well-seasoned with vinegar. The toppings included 2 pieces of salmon, 2 pieces of tuna, ikura, scallop, octopus, shrimp, white fish, bream, thickly sliced tamagoyaki, and red core radish with wasabi soy sauce on top. The salad was a mix of tomato, shredded cabbage, and lettuce. Price: 800 yen (tax included) The "Lunch Seafood Chirashi Sushi" was well-prepared. It was nice to have the salad served separately. The total volume of 490g made it a generous lunch box. It's rare for a seafood bowl to offer such a generous portion. I hope they continue to offer this lunch box in the future. I might try the "Daily Lunch Box for 700 yen" next time. It was delicious, thank you."

"When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, especially for this designated rare disease. Unfortunately, there is still no medication that suits me. If reviews and comments suddenly stop, please assume that I have been hospitalized again, as in the previous case. Even if I have to take a break for the third time, I still want to return to being a reviewer. Likes and comments may be delayed, but I plan to catch up once I return. In June 2020, "Kogaribokurai (Koropokkuru Maruyama Store)" is a seafood izakaya that opened in 1997. This year marks its 23rd year in operation. The main store is located in Susukino and is a long-established store founded in 1972. The main store has many private rooms and was often used for company entertainment. The "Kogaribokurai (Koropokkuru Maruyama Store)" used to offer lunch for 2-3 years after opening. They served meals like makunouchi bento and seafood bowls for lunch. I used to frequent their lunches during that time. Passing by the front of the store, I noticed that they were offering lunch for the first time in about 20 years. Feeling nostalgic, I changed my lunch plans to visit with my usual companion after 20 years. This store is located in the Maruyama area of Chuo Ward, Sapporo, on the first floor of a building along a main street. For more details on the location, please check on Tabelog. I visited around 12 pm on a weekday. When I entered the store, they were selling bento boxes for lunch. There was one customer before me and one after me. The counter was lined with bento boxes of various kinds, priced around 700 to 800 yen including tax. One of the bento boxes contained the long-awaited "escalope," a dish known as a soul food for Nemuro residents in Eastern Hokkaido. Originally known as "fisherman's meal," it is said to be made for easy consumption before going out to sea, hence the thin cutlet being the norm. There are "red escalope" and "white escalope." The lunch bento I had contained the "white escalope." The rice was butter rice with finely chopped bamboo shoots, topped with a tonkatsu. The tonkatsu was thinly sliced, following the traditional escalope style. The cut was slightly different from the usual tonkatsu curry cut, without the horizontal cut. It was not the sautéed pork cutlet type of escalope. The tonkatsu was topped with demi-glace sauce, with a taste that was different from the typical Western-style demi-glace. The escalope is traditionally served on the same plate with potato salad and vegetable salad. The store reproduced this by serving them separately in cups, showing their attention to detail. The potato salad was delicious, and the vegetable salad consisted of tomatoes, shredded cabbage, and lettuce. The price was 800 yen including tax. The "escalope" I had was the "white escalope," which refers to the butter rice version. The "red escalope" is made with ketchup rice. The salad was also faithfully reproduced on the plate. Over 90% of the dish was a traditional escalope, and it was a generous 500g portion. There are few places in Sapporo that offer authentic escalope. It would normally be rated 3.8 stars, but due to the nostalgia and happiness, I rated it 4.0 stars. I hope they continue to offer this dish. Next time, I might try the "Daily Lunch Bento for 700 yen." Thank you for the delicious meal."

I was taken to a place in Maruyama where the food was said to be even better than at Korobokkle Susukino. I was recommended dishes like hairy crab, asparagus, and red tuna, all of which were carefully prepared and ready to eat, making conversation flow smoothly. The classic and Heartland beers were delicious. I also enjoyed scallop sashimi and yellowtail.

A great seafood izakaya restaurant that is perfect for inviting guests from outside the area. They serve crab, sashimi, and other seasonal seafood dishes. They have a small raised tatami seating area that can accommodate around 10 people, making it great for parties. The ashtray is located at the entrance of the restaurant.

I used the private room at the back, and it was nice to sit comfortably at a large table. The comparison between the grilled Atka mackerel and the striped Atka mackerel was delicious!

I visited this restaurant with my colleagues and I must say, it truly is a long-established izakaya in Maruyama. The sashimi was fresh and the yakitori was delicious! The squid sashimi was chewy, and the zangi was crispy and tasty! It had been a while since I had a umeboshi hot water with a Kyogetsu bottle. It's rare to find a place where you can enjoy drinks like that nowadays. I really want to go back to this amazing restaurant!

I realized for the first time. Yakitori is delicious! When I don't have a specific craving, I often come here for a meal. So I used to eat here without much thought, but actually, everything is delicious in a safe way. I realized this when I recently ate the yakitori I brought back as a souvenir!