I wander between Sapporo Station and Odori Station in search of a second-party shop that seems to be suitable for my junior colleagues. I scout the Shibashima Building underground, one of the holy places for city center lunches. I discover a stylish shop near the entrance from Chikaho, where all the customers are women, making it perfect for a girls' night out. The counter is empty, and after scouting other shops, I decide to settle here because the counter seems calming. I order a red wine via QR code from my smartphone, which is quite convenient. The red wine is affordable yet incredibly delicious, so I order another glass. The recommended snack is Salmon Marinated with Lemon Cream and Caviar (Oshtra), and it's absolutely delicious! The flavor of the salmon is vivid, and the cream cheese with caviar adds a salty and flavorful touch, complemented by a sprinkle of rock salt. I pair it with red wine, and it's amazing! I decide to add Daikon and Shikoku River Seaweed to my order, and the whole Daikon soaked in flavor is delicious. The seaweed adds a hint of bitterness, making it a great accent. I eagerly wait for the whole tomato oden, but when I check my order on the smartphone, I realize I forgot to press the send button. When I try to resend it, it shows as sold out, which is disappointing. The red wine is too good to resist. I add a cheese platter to accompany it, and it's pure bliss! Pairing prosciutto and cheese with red wine is heavenly. The black pepper and grapes also do a great job. Everything was delicious! Thank you for the meal! By the way, the No.1 Sapporo beef tongue restaurant, Waraiya, is scheduled to move on October 2nd (likely delayed), so there might be a relay from Waraiya to this place. There is also a related shop in the Odori area specializing in tempura, so I have high expectations for their evening menu as well. They seem to have a lunch menu too, so I would like to visit someday. By the time we left, there was only one male customer, a couple, in the shop.

I had been curious about this restaurant for a long time. It was in my folder labeled "places I want to go." And finally, I got to go! The restaurant was located in a building near Chikaho Exit 5. The atmosphere was fantastic, and it looked great from the outside. There were a few people dining alone at the counter. The chairs were stylish and high, making it hard to get up once you sat down. But they fit perfectly with the ambiance of the place. The large table in the middle and smaller tables for 2-4 people around it. It was a scorching hot summer day, and the restaurant was quite crowded, making it even hotter inside. However, the atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service from the staff made up for it. The dishes that came out were all delicious! Chicken broth oden (chicken wings) with a gentle broth and tender chicken wings. The yuzu kosho added a nice touch. White peach and cream cheese spring rolls (with honey and maple syrup) - white peach and cheese go well together! The honey was a nice addition. Fried sweet potatoes with truffle salt and cheese sauce - the sweet potatoes were sweet and delicious! The truffle salt added a nice flavor. Special assorted ajillo with spinach, camembert, and mushrooms - this ajillo was mind-blowing. The concept of ajillo was shattered. The bread (4 slices) was covered with plenty of whitebait. The saltiness of the whitebait went well with the oil. Instead of shrimp, there was camembert in the oil, and the ingredients were delicious. Hanpen fry with cod roe and mozzarella cheese - soy sauce was provided, but dipping it in the ajillo and eating it was delicious! The combination of cod roe and cheese was great. Everything I ate was fantastic. The potential of this restaurant is incredible. There were so many other dishes I wanted to try, and I'm sure the desserts are delicious too. This might be my favorite new restaurant of the year. I can confidently recommend it to my friends as a great place to eat. The staff's service was excellent, and I definitely want to go back. It was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the meal!

After watching "Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania" at Cinema Frontier, I visited this restaurant and found that the system had changed - now you order using a QR code. Due to the current situation, the prices for drinks and food had increased. I tried the following dishes: Yuba Carpaccio with Porcini Salt for 550 yen - I didn't expect yuba to go so well with salt. Tsukune Salsiccia and Crispy Peppers for 980 yen - breaking the salsiccia and eating it like a meatball is also good. The peppers are really crispy but not bitter. Steamed Seiro with Yoichi Pork and Spicy Soy Sauce for 1380 yen - the sweet taste of the pork goes perfectly with the spicy soy sauce. Chicken Karaage with Yuzu Pepper for 580 yen - the karaage itself is flavored, so you can enjoy a different taste with the yuzu pepper. It's still delicious, but I hope they bring back the crispy Japanese-style pizza from the regular menu and the 100 yen sparkling wine during happy hour. Thank you for the meal.

Introduced by a local as a delicious place, I visited and enjoyed dishes such as steamed pork with grapes from Yoichi and garlic shrimp, raised as pigs that go well with wine. The beer made by the super master was also delicious as expected! Surprisingly, there were more women than I imagined, about 80%, and they were from a wide range of age groups.

When feeling hungry and tired from walking, I visited this place on a whim. The vegetable pickles in bonito broth (520 yen) were colorful and had a gentle aroma of dashi. The taste was good, but I had to wait quite a bit for it to arrive as there was no appetizer to munch on immediately. The daily quiche (760 yen) was made with burdock, chicken, and mushrooms. It was decently tasty, but the crust tasted like a commercial cookie, giving it a somewhat disappointing feel of being made quickly. The avocado tempura wrapped in prosciutto (760 yen) was crispy and delicious. The saltiness of the avocado and prosciutto paired really well. The small glass of beer for 550 yen seemed a bit pricey. I visited during cherry blossom season, so there were many cherry blossom-themed dishes. I tried the cherry blossom foam (cherry blossom liqueur + sparkling wine), but I didn't quite like the artificial taste of the cherry blossom liqueur. The stylish atmosphere and elegant dishes were great, but the slow service was a bit disappointing. The course with all-you-can-drink option seems like a good deal, so I'd like to try that next time.

The nearby shrine was unexpectedly full, so I called on a whim and they had an opening! It's recommended to go with 2-3 people here due to seating arrangements. We were a group of 4, so we sat at a large table and enjoyed the all-you-can-drink plan. I had about 3 glasses of sparkling wine and then switched to highballs and wine. The service was a bit slow, so the all-you-can-drink time felt short...but we had a delicious and elegant experience!

I visited the restaurant with the intention of having a meal before the movie and for the sparkling wine happy hour (100 yen). I tried the creamy risotto with snow crab for 920 yen, which had a strong crab flavor and was delicious. The pizza with smoked herring and cream cheese for 880 yen had a good combination of flavors, but it was disappointing that it was served cold. The hanpen fry for 780 yen was light and fluffy. The grilled chicken marinated in salted koji for 830 yen was a classic dish and consistently delicious. I ended up falling asleep during the movie due to drinking too much sparkling wine.

Perfect for a girls' night out♪ We happened to come across this place while walking by and decided to check it out with 3 of us. Once we stepped inside, we noticed that all the customers were women!!! It would have been awkward if there was even one man there ( ˙꒳˙ ;) lol There were plenty of drink options that seemed tailored for women. The food menu had a wide variety of items, all looking delicious... Since there were 3 of us, we ordered quite a lot. Among them, the thick-cut bacon and carbonara risotto were especially delicious! The combination of carbonara with chopped seaweed was perfect. The bacon was also really tasty. They also had pizza and dessert parfaits, so there were many things we wanted to try. It seems like they offer lunch options like curry and hamburgers as well. It was convenient being connected to the underground, making it easy to access.

November 20, 2021 Today, I can at least support restaurants by being extra cautious. Let's all do our best ✨ I visited Sapporo outside of my usual area for the first time in a while (*・∀・*)ﾉ Initially, I checked out a bar but it was full (^^; Then, I went to another bar that I had in mind and it was my first time there (^-^)/★ Finally, I went to "Wine Bar Budou no Hana." It is located in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Kitasanjo Nishi 3-chome. It was 9:10 PM. The majority of customers in the restaurant were women, about 90%, and they seemed to be having a good time (^^; It seems like many people order course meals at this bar. A course at a bar? Just drink and leave quickly (laughs). I ordered the following dishes: ★ Oyster and Broccoli Ajillo for 980 yen (tax included). ★ Snow Crab Cream Risotto for 920 yen (tax included). ★ Alcohol. The Ajillo was boiling hot with garlic and a hint of soy sauce, very delicious ✨ The risotto had a perfect texture with the essence of snow crab, very tasty ✨ I will come back when it's less crowded next time ⤴️ Thank you for the meal m(__)m Wine Bar Budou no Hana - Business Hours: 11:30-15:00 (LO.14:30), 17:00-23:00 (LO.22:00) - Regular Holiday: Sundays, Mondays

I finished work early and decided to stop by this building before people start leaving. I entered the building and found another branch of "Budou no Hana" here. The atmosphere inside the store was bright and welcoming, with only one group of customers at that time. I couldn't decide what to order, so I ended up getting the "Katsuo Dashi Dashimaki Tamago" for 580 yen, along with a beer and sparkling wine for 110 yen each. Surprisingly, the Dashimaki Tamago looked more like soba noodles at first, but it was delicious. I couldn't resist ordering the ikura as well. The sparkling wine was a bit strong, so I decided to stop at two glasses. The variety of alcohol and the stylish food pairings made this a fantastic dining experience. The lunch menu also looked promising. It was a wonderful restaurant experience. Thank you for the meal.

Budo no Hana, located on B1F of Shikishima Building, offers a pork belly pepper rice bowl for weekday lunch. I was more interested in their dinner menu, but due to its proximity to my office, I decided to visit for a quick lunch. The dish had a strong pepper flavor, which I personally enjoyed. The rice was a mix of sixteen grains, which helped alleviate the guilt of indulging in carbs during lunchtime. Unfortunately, I didn't get a photo, but they also served miso soup afterwards. The restaurant is non-smoking and accepts PayPay.

Wandering new curry mania / rookie ramen mania, a solo middle-aged man. This is a memo-like review. If you want concise information about the restaurant & food, please move on to other people's reviews. (This time, it's longer than usual...) As the summer vacation is scattered, I have weekdays off every week. This week is a rare pattern where I have consecutive holidays, so I'm thinking of exploring a bookstore in the city. I've already read all the books by my favorite authors, and the next new book is scheduled for a month later, so I can't wait... Hmm, the bookstore has a lot of books, but I can't seem to find any that really catch my interest. Since I've come all the way to the city, I'll choose two books and dive into them. I spent too much time in the bookstore and it's already past lunchtime, what should I do? Oh, I haven't visited the "soup specialty shop" started by a long-established curry shop in Sapporo yet. I wonder if there are any other options... As I was thinking about it and heading towards Sapporo Station, I saw the Shikishima Building in front of me. Oh, that's right. There are several shops in this building that I haven't visited yet. The restaurants are concentrated in the basement. Hmm, which one should I choose? There's a restaurant with a colorful lunch plate that caught my eye. I remember seeing it on social media before, where there are plenty of side dishes neatly arranged on the plate, but I'm wondering, "Is the amount of rice enough?" The location is Nishi 3-jo Kita 2-chome, Chuo-ku. It's on the basement 1st floor of the "Shikishima Building," but it's at the end. It's easier to say that it's right after entering the building from the underground walkway. I entered the restaurant around 1:30 p.m. The restaurant has a wide open entrance designed like an "open cafe" to prevent the air from getting stale. Also, each seat has a partition panel. It's probably because it's underground, but it's a nice feature of the restaurant nowadays. And the staff near the register sprayed disinfectant on the hands of the customers, which is also a high point. The interior of the restaurant is very clean, almost like a new restaurant. The staff are calm and provide attentive service. Wow, it's a nice atmosphere. I found out that the restaurant has been open for three and a half years. But if it were during the busy lunch hours around noon, it might be a bit intimidating for a solo middle-aged man. The atmosphere seems to be more female-oriented. Well, you'll have to see for yourself. You can easily see the inside of the restaurant because it's in an open cafe style. It was a weekday, so the lunch rush for office workers in the area was over. There was a group of two women, a couple, and a solo female customer in front of me. The restaurant has counter seats divided into "5 seats" with partition panels, with chairs arranged in pairs. Maybe it's enough space for two women to sit side by side. And one chair is slightly moved back, which is a clever consideration. Maybe I misunderstood it by myself, thinking that it's okay for a solo middle-aged man to use it. The oval counter table in the center of the restaurant is also divided into "5 seats," I think. There are also five individual table seats. I looked at the menu and hesitated a lot, but I stuck to my initial decision. - Daily plate - Homemade lemonade, total 1150 yen (900 yen + 350 yen - 100 yen) The homemade lemonade was unexpected. Actually, I was hooked on the "melon soda" first. Even though I hadn't ordered the main dish yet, I couldn't help but ask, "Does it come with ice?" The calm staff replied, "It doesn't come with ice, but it's made with multiple syrups..." (I felt like saying, "Isn't it a cream soda?") I accepted it with a "Oh, I see," but I couldn't just leave without ordering something. So I thought, why not try the "Manuka honey," a high-quality honey. It's the same price anyway (laughs). After ordering, the lemonade arrived in a few minutes. Huh? Huh? It's in a stand-type Ziploc-like container. It had a straw that could bend to make a "heart" design.

Today, I wanted to have plenty of vegetables, so I visited ●Mampuku Lunch for the first time in a while (900 yen). The soft shrimp today had a very good taste. The pumpkin was also sweet. The salt koji fried chicken had a mild flavor. The miso soup was full of eggplant, daikon radish, and bean sprouts. The daikon radish could have been cooked a little more. Overall, it was a satisfying lunch that really filled me up. Thank you for the meal!

Fushima Building. It's past 1 pm, but it's surprisingly crowded. Some places have lines. Oh no. I chose this place because it was relatively empty. Maybe it's a bit more expensive than others? I didn't come here for that. They have various lunch menus. I'll try the most unusual one. Kimgure Plate 900 yen. First, miso soup is served, and then the plate arrives. It's colorful and has a variety of items. The miso soup is full of ingredients. It's delicious with a strong dashi flavor. I'm not sure what to eat first from the plate. I start with the veggie salad. You can add lemon dressing to your liking. It's tasty, so I pour a lot. There are also grilled vegetables. A lot of them. The fried fish and spring rolls are freshly fried and hot. The meatballs are soaked in consomme soup, with crunchy cartilage inside. I want to drink the soup. The thick omelet is sweet and fluffy. All the other side dishes are delicious too. Is this worth more than the price? I want to come back to try other menus.

I visited Cinema Frontier because their movie ended at 17:30, hoping to catch their Happy Hour (sparkling wine for 100 yen). However, I couldn't find the Happy Hour menu on the table as usual. Just when I was feeling disappointed, the staff brought it over. I tried the Tororo Konbu and Jako Salad for 780 yen, even though I usually don't like Tororo Konbu, it tasted surprisingly good with Jako. The Gobo and Ooba Spring Rolls for 650 yen had thick Gobo slices that were hard to chew, but very flavorful. The Sakura Ebi and Gobo Spicy Miso Pizza for 750 yen is a must-order at this place. I prefer sprinkling it with Sansho pepper instead of Shichimi, and the spicy miso isn't too spicy. The Chicken Salt Koji Grilled for 880 yen was well-seasoned with salt koji, making it very enjoyable. In the end, I ended up drinking 5 glasses during Happy Hour (my wife had 2 glasses), sorry about that. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Hello everyone! After leaving the beauty salon, I arrived at Sapporo Station around 4:30 PM. I couldn't decide what to eat for dinner and felt a bit lost. So, how about having a pre-dinner gathering for one person? Let's go to "Wabar Budo no Hana" where sparkling wine is only 100 yen from opening at 4:30 PM until 7:00 PM. I sat comfortably on the high chairs at the counter with acrylic panels for safety measures. I enjoyed dishes like Inca Awakening Fried Potatoes with truffle salt and Gorgonzola sauce, as well as Japanese-style honey-dressed walnuts and cream cheese. The sparkling wine was delicious, not too sweet, and I could easily have multiple glasses at that price. It was a bit small in quantity, but the combination of flavors was great. After having three glasses, I left the place feeling satisfied. The total cost was around 1500 yen. I've decided on my dinner plans for the night! Now, I'm heading to a Chinese restaurant in a mood for some sauce-covered dishes. Thank you for the meal!

This is a restaurant located in the basement of the Shikishima Building, between Daimaru and Sapporo Station. They offer a wide variety of lunch options, but I opted for the chef's special lunch set. It came with 7-8 dishes and soup, making it a great value. Each dish was delicious, with a mix of meat, fish, spring rolls, and vegetables. I left feeling satisfied. They also have solid COVID-19 precautions in place, so you can dine with peace of mind.

I visited this restaurant on November 3rd, a holiday since they are closed on Sundays. They offer a great deal of 1500 yen for all-you-can-drink including beer and wine, but until 7 pm, you can get sparkling wine for only 100 yen. I declared I would drink 15 glasses, and the staff cheerfully agreed. The mushroom and chestnut quiche for 680 yen had a subtle sweetness from the chestnut that matched well with the mushrooms. The 3 kinds of mushroom miso pizza for 850 yen had a thin crust with miso sauce and mushrooms that paired nicely. The grilled chicken marinated in salt koji for 880 yen was lightly seasoned, lacking a bit in salt koji flavor. In the end, I only had 3 glasses of sparkling wine. Normally, I enjoy Japanese wine by the glass, but due to the impact of COVID-19, it is currently unavailable. Nevertheless, this restaurant is still a great place, thank you for the meal.

I was finally able to revisit! This place has become quite popular, with a full house and about 95% female customers. This time, I chose the all-you-can-drink option, starting with a sparkling wine for a toast. We ordered various dishes a la carte, such as pizza, potatoes, and garlic shrimp, which were all delicious. The tables were separated by acrylic partitions for infection prevention measures. The staff were also taking thorough precautions, creating a safe space for drinking. This is a must-visit spot for women (and middle-aged men too!). Thank you for the meal!

I came back to Sapporo after a long time and visited for lunch. I originally planned to go to a soba noodle shop nearby, but it turned out they closed at the end of September. By chance, I happened to pass by this place and decided to give it a try. The interior of the restaurant was very stylish, with a café-like menu that seemed appealing to women. Inside, I was the only guy among 95% women. The taste was nothing outstanding, just average. However, the presentation and portion size were impressive. Unfortunately, I didn't feel like the cost performance was very high. I thought that for this price, there are other places around with better taste and larger portions. There are still some menu items I'd like to try, so I plan to visit again.