I was taken to this restaurant by an acquaintance living in Sapporo for the first time. I had indulged in plenty of sea urchin and salmon roe the day before, but since I was in Hokkaido, I was fine with having seafood every day. The first thing I ordered was a large platter of sashimi called "Hakodate-yama platter," I think? On top of this came something rare for Tokyoites, which was raw surf smelt. It was fatty and flavorful, absolutely delicious. The sashimi platter also included Hokkaido scallops, shellfish, and botan shrimp, all of which were fresh and tasty. The only complaint I have is that the tuna was a bit mediocre. Then there were the salmon roe and sea urchin. The salmon roe here had a slightly sweet seasoning, which I quite liked despite the small quantity. The sea urchin was purple sea urchin, but it was incredibly rich, without any fishy taste, with firm and sweet grains. I have tried purple sea urchin at various places in Sapporo, including sushi restaurants, but if I were to rank them, the purple sea urchin here would definitely be in the top tier. I also recommend the fried dishes such as cream crab croquettes, octopus tempura, squid tempura, and enoki mushroom tempura. The choice of using enoki mushrooms was fantastic. However, only matcha salt was served, I would have preferred regular salt. And of course, the highlight was the live squid! Although the spear squid I wanted was out of season, the common squid had a chewy texture with a hint of sweetness. When it comes to live squid, there is nothing to complain about, it was delicious. The drink selection was extensive, including a variety of sake, and they also had a Hokkaido-specific lactic acid bacteria drink called "Katsugen," which was used in some cocktails. This is definitely a restaurant I would want to visit again when I go to Hokkaido, highly recommended.

I came here because I heard that they serve fresh squid. As the staff explained, the squid was quite small during this season. The plate in the photo is equivalent to two servings, and the texture of the squid was chewy and delicious. I also tried other dishes such as sashimi, which was tasty, and fried dishes that satisfied my cravings. However, the grilled hokke was just okay. The prices were a bit on the higher side.

I wanted to eat hairy crab, so I searched for a restaurant that serves it and visited this place that came up. However, when I presented the coupon and ordered, they said they didn't have crab at the moment. I decided to order live abalone and sea urchin instead. The sea urchin was sweet and not fishy at all! The abalone was tender and delicious. The botan shrimp was big and sweet. But the most delicious dish was the ramen salad! I've had it at other places in Sapporo before, but this one was the best. The toasted sesame oil flavor with the nori was a perfect match. The texture of the jellyfish added to the deliciousness. The octopus karaage was a bit greasy and sticky, which was the only downside among the dishes we ordered. The Uni and abalone set was half off with the coupon, so it was a good deal. It was disappointing that we couldn't have the crab though. Also, the private room with the sunken kotatsu table didn't have a call button, so we had to go out to call the staff, which was a bit inconvenient. Thank you for the meal!

Delicious. I decided to visit this restaurant based on the reviews on the food review website with my company members. The restaurant itself looked a bit old-fashioned compared to the photos, but the food was all delicious, no complaints. In particular, the sashimi of squid was exceptional, as expected from a restaurant that specializes in it. This time, we didn't order crab or sea urchin, but I definitely want to try them next time. The prices were also cheaper than I expected. (The food was so delicious and the atmosphere was so lively that I forgot to take any photos.)

I finally visited a restaurant I've always wanted to try right after the New Year. Since it was right after the New Year, there were many items that were out of stock, including fresh squid, but I was very satisfied with the fish dishes and the Katsugen Highball that I was curious about. I will come back again to try the fresh squid next time.

Near Oodori Station and City Hall, there is a large izakaya known for its fresh squid dishes. However, on this particular day, they were unable to get fresh squid. It happens when you're dealing with fresh ingredients. The building itself shows its age with wear and tear on the doors and walls in the shared areas. But once inside the restaurant, it's clean and well-maintained. The beer was classic and they had a good variety of sake. When eating squid, sake is the way to go. Even though they didn't have fresh squid, they did have fresh octopus and dried squid, which I enjoyed with some sake. The warm sake was particularly delicious. The Hokkaido sake selection was reasonably priced. The food was all delicious, but the highlight for me was the salmon roe. The skewered squid was also tasty and chewy. I hope to come back on a day when they have fresh squid available.

I went after a long time! Everything I ate was high quality and delicious! Uni, abalone, live squid... I wanted to eat more, but I was full. I recommend sitting at the counter! The mountain wasabi was also delicious.

I used it for a dinner gathering with business partners. We started with a classic toast! I didn't hesitate to order the famous live squid (no photo because I immediately started eating it after it was served...). The texture and bite were good, and it went well with the wasabi. The squid legs were made into tempura, which was sweet, soft, and delicious. We also enjoyed a sashimi platter with various shellfish, scallops, and smelt. I drank highballs with shochu chasers, and had two glasses of Yama no Kami. We enjoyed the freshness and relaxed in a private room. Before we knew it, the restaurant was full. Thank you for the meal!

Whenever I come, they serve delicious seafood at a reasonable price. This time, I tried live squid for the first time! It used to be very crowded before the pandemic, but it was empty this time. I think it's a great affordable restaurant to visit when you go to Hokkaido.

As a squid lover, this is a must-visit restaurant. In September, I ordered live squid sashimi, which was incredibly fresh and delicious. I also had the squid legs tempura, which was outstanding. You can also have the squid grilled or simmered. You can make reservations online through Tabelog, so I highly recommend it.

Tonight's dinner was at Kamiso Kitakita Pier Sapporo Tokeidai Branch. The main purpose was, of course, the fresh squid. Due to the availability depending on the supply situation, there were chances of it being sold out, so I visited with prayers in my heart. When I was guided to the counter and seated, right in front of me was a tank of live squid. It was still not in stock at 6:00 pm, so I made a reservation first and decided to try other menu items in the meantime. Starting with the classic sashimi platter, I also ordered tempura squid, seared beef tongue, and dried fish under ice. Since I was driving today, I decided to order a non-alcoholic beer (bottle) just to set the mood. After a while, the supplier arrived with the fresh squid. The lively squid was placed in the tank. Finally, the moment arrived. The chef skillfully handled the live squid, swiftly preparing it and serving it on a plate. Despite being accustomed to it, the efficiency was truly impressive. As the saying goes, I enjoyed the fresh squid with a satisfying chewy texture.

At a beachside restaurant, for 5,000 yen per person, we enjoyed a drink-all-you-can plan. The appetizer was "Matsumae pickles and sliced herring," followed by 5 pieces of sashimi, small abalone instead of squid, grilled squid (a few pieces), seasonal tempura (shishamo, maitake...what does seasonal mean?), Chinese chicken with Zantare sauce, squid rice (2 pieces + half of the tentacle sliced vertically), assorted pickles (half-cut takuan and something else). For dessert, we had 2 taiyaki for 5 people! We were asked to leave after 2 hours... What kind of place is this? Are they serving smaller portions for two people? It made me laugh!

Kamiso is a delicious seafood restaurant near Sapporo Station. An older friend from out of town treated me to a meal there, which was the third time they've done so. I didn't have to choose the restaurant myself, which was nice. The sashimi was incredibly fresh and delicious. I'm not a fan of sake, so I opted for sparkling sake after a long time. I then switched to red wine and eventually ended with a Sapporo Classic beer. The hokke and shishamo were excellent, and the crab cream croquette was incredibly tasty. The sashimi platter for 1-2 people was exquisite, especially the scallops and sea urchin. The rolled omelette with daikon radish, crab, and salmon roe was also a standout. The service was great, with friendly staff and efficient service. My companion enjoyed highballs and various types of sake with soda. The cucumber and carrot decorations on the dishes were beautifully done. We ended the meal with fried senbei made from hokke, which my companion found impressive. Overall, the food was fantastic, and even though I'm used to eating seafood, I couldn't resist finishing every dish. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience. The tuna sashimi was probably the highlight of the meal for me.

This time, I tried a variety of dishes! The crab sashimi was delicious! It was a shame that the live squid sashimi was sold out. But I was satisfied with the other menu items! The sake was also delicious, with a wide variety to choose from! It was a busy restaurant, and I can see why!

It was average. I had pre-ordered hair crab and live squid, but was surprised by the price at the time of payment! Both the hair crab and live squid were small and I was not satisfied. Maybe restaurants in the city are expensive!? When I ordered sea urchin, it came on a oyster shell, not in a sea urchin shell (lol). Prices are relatively high... In Hokkaido, I expect good seafood but haven't found a good restaurant yet...

I came to this restaurant near the hotel because I wanted to eat squid. Since it was early, there was nothing in the tank, and when I asked the staff, they didn't know when the squid would be delivered. Disappointed, I ordered: - Uni and abalone sashimi: The uni was sweet and the abalone was firm without any smell. - Crab: It was a bit watery. - Botan shrimp sashimi: The large shrimp was firm and had plenty of miso. - Live squid sashimi: About 30 minutes later, the squid was put into the tank, so I ordered it immediately. It was a bit small but it was still moving. There were small fish in a bottle on the table, which you could eat for calcium intake. Everything was delicious.

Unfortunately, we couldn't sit in front of the tank, but we were seated at the counter right in front of the chef, so we got to see him skillfully prepare the live squid. It was fascinating to see the squid so transparent that you could see something moving inside, like the aliens in "Independence Day". The texture was completely different from regular squid, almost like a different food altogether. It was incredibly fresh and delicious! However, the portion size was a bit small, so it might be tough for two people to share. We also indulged in some luxurious hairy crab on the side!

I was able to enjoy Hokkaido seafood in a casual setting. My friend made a reservation at "Kamiso" for the seafood bowl. This restaurant has several locations in Hokkaido, and the one we visited was in front of the Sapporo Clock Tower. It was a bit hard to find inside a building, but once we entered, we were greeted with energetic voices! The restaurant was very lively. I started with a Sapporo Classic beer. The appetizer was delicious, with a bottle of dried fish that we could freely enjoy at the table. It was fantastic. They also served grilled Okhotsk atka mackerel, rare Okhotsk atka mackerel sashimi, and Hokkaido-style butter and salted cod roe with potatoes. All the dishes allowed us to experience the unique flavors of Hokkaido. The seafood bowl had a generous amount of toppings. I didn't order it myself, but my friend did, so I took a photo from the side. Hokkaido izakayas are the best. Thank you for the meal! 🍽️

Squid, salmon, sea grapes, and raw octopus sashimi. The squid and raw octopus sashimi were very delicious. The squid was prepared by slicing it as it is caught in Ike's. It was a mistake not to try tuna or sea urchin, and I also missed out on trying hokke sashimi. I'll have to try them next time along with some sake.

I made a reservation at this restaurant just to eat the fresh squid sashimi in Hakodate. However, when I ordered, the staff apologized and said they didn't have any fresh squid available... for the past two days. The menu was very limited, with only a few options listed. Despite the disappointment, the staff were very friendly. The hairy crab was decently tasty, and they had a good selection of sake and whiskey. Let's make the best of it and enjoy the meal.

The live squid was amazing! Its legs were still moving on the plate. So delicious! The tentacles were either grilled or made into tempura, both were fantastic! The large oysters were creamy. The sliced herring appetizer went well with sake. Couldn't stop drinking! The shrimp was big and juicy! Delicious! Grateful and impressed by Hokkaido. Thank you for the delicious meal!