Nowadays, it's one of Sapporo's soul foods. Kushi Tori ( ´∀｀ ) For less than 200 yen per skewer, you can enjoy yakitori grilled over Binchotan charcoal at this delightful restaurant. With grated daikon and soup ready, we eagerly await the arrival of the yakitori. The "President's Senmaizuke (300 yen incl. tax)" is quite tasty with its sweet and sour flavor and crunchy texture. The "Delicious Salted Cucumber (350 yen incl. tax)" is hard to resist, even though we know it's just store-bought salted sauce. Now, onto the main event! The "Stuffed Bell Pepper (195 yen incl. tax)" is a must-try, with the perfect collaboration of bell pepper flavor and aroma with the meat filling. The "Iwanaka's New Ginger Pork Roll (195 yen incl. tax)" is another must-try, with the spicy ginger and pork belly creating a delightful ensemble when grilled over Binchotan charcoal. The "Spicy Aonanban Tsukune (195 yen incl. tax)" is irresistibly spicy with a tingling texture, perfect for washing down with some sake. The "Chicken Meat (180 yen incl. tax)" is subtly delicious with a tender texture and the natural umami and aroma of chicken, seasoned just right. The "Pork and Shiso Roll (195 yen incl. tax)" allows you to savor the pork's umami and flavor slowly and enjoyably as you chew. The aroma of shiso is also delightful. To finish, we enjoyed the "Chicken Kamameshi (695 yen incl. tax)," which was quite delicious. Adding soup to make it like ochazuke is a favorite of mine. Delicious yakitori at a reasonable price is like paradise. This is a must-visit restaurant. Thank you for the meal♪

Today's fourth stop at a bar was at Kushitori Minami 7-jo, where we had a toast with draft beer, pork with ginger skewers, mochi bacon, chicken gizzards, and pork wrapped in shiso leaves. After finishing at the ramen shop, I went for another solo drink. Kushitori tends to sell out of popular items if you go late, and I was lucky to find my favorite pork with ginger skewers available. Satisfaction guaranteed.

When it comes to grilled chicken in Sapporo, Kushi Tori is the place to go. The skewers with bacon and chicken sauce, pork with salt, and spicy tsukune are consistently delicious. However, the hormone skewers were a disappointment due to the increased price. I would have given it a 4.5 rating, but the prices have gone up. It used to be a luxury during my student days, but with the current prices at Kushi Tori, I wouldn't have been able to afford it. Due to concerns about COVID-19, I've been getting takeout and enjoying it in my hotel room.

Located at Avanti Building 2F, Minami 7 Nishi 4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido. In the central area of Sapporo City, along Ekimae-dori, towards Nakajima Park from Susukino. The building's first floor has a familiar red and white signboard with a red lantern. The skewer grilling area is visible from outside, maintaining its traditional setup. In June, they are holding a big appreciation festival with various services offered over three weeks. During the third week, highballs are only 180 yen all day, a great deal considering they are usually 180 yen until 7 pm. I visited around 6:30 pm and it was almost full. I was seated at a table for four near the entrance. The highball in a corner jug was ice-cold with a lemon slice. It was poured generously to the brim, which was nice. I ordered chicken skewers, pork skewers, green onion meatballs, hina skin, stuffed peppers, buttered Hokkaido potatoes, and plum and shiso leaf skewers, all seasoned with salt. The green onion meatballs had a nice spicy kick, perfect with beer or highballs. The plum and shiso skewers could have had a stronger plum flavor, in my opinion. They have also changed to only providing grated radish to those who want it. The soup was served in a pot at the table.

Just a reminder. After the B'z concert, I wanted to go to Susukino but couldn't find a nearby restaurant on Tabelog, so I ended up going back to the hotel (near Nakajima Park). As we were walking back from Kitare, my husband suggested, "Let's take a quick walk around before heading back to the hotel." We passed by a convenience store, and I agreed. We ended up finding a place called Kushitori that wasn't listed on Tabelog. My husband didn't know about it and asked, "Is it famous?" I replied, "It seems like a cheap chain restaurant (similar to Tsubohachi maybe?)." When we entered, we were surprised to see a grill where they were cooking skewers. It was a bit crowded, and we had to wait a bit before being seated. The staff explained, "The soup is in a pot, and you will also get grated radish." My mind wasn't working properly, so I just replied, "Okay." Despite the wait, my husband still ordered the Kamameshi, which would take 30 minutes. I was about to lose it but managed to hold back. We received our beer and grated radish, and the soup in the pot was delicious! Soon after, the Kamameshi arrived (they lit it on the table and said to wait for 30 minutes). It was crowded, but the skewers also arrived promptly, and they were all delicious and plump! The quality was really high. My husband even said, "The Kamameshi is delicious." (Later on, my friend who lives in Sapporo and drives a Ferrari, but is down-to-earth, also said, "The Kamameshi at Kushitori is delicious!") I was surprised by how cheap and delicious it was. I wish they would raise their prices.

A yakitori chain centered around Sapporo. This restaurant offers good value for money, with quality tasting yakitori rather than the typical cheap options. They have a style where they cook rice in a pot at your table. The alcohol prices are also affordable, making it a great value overall. The manager of this establishment was also very pleasant. Overall rating for value, service is 3.7 stars. They have both table and counter seating, and accept credit cards.

Originating in Hokkaido and expanding nationwide, there are quite a few chains like Nitori, Tsuruha, and Homac (formerly known as Ishiguro Homa). In terms of izakaya, Tsubohachi is famous. Starting with Seicomart, there are local chains that are mostly found in Hokkaido but loved by the locals. In terms of izakaya, Kushitori fits this category. As a former Hokkaido resident with a biased opinion, I received an offer to visit a local chain izakaya that Hokkaido locals love, so I went for the first time in a long time with someone who is not from Hokkaido. Location: It is located near Susukino Station and Nakajima Park Station, right in the middle. You can easily find it as long as you don't miss the sign. It is on the first floor of a building. Crowdedness and Atmosphere: I visited around 7 pm on a Saturday. Due to the pandemic, there are restrictions on alcohol serving hours, but we agreed and entered. We were seated immediately without having to wait. The interior is relatively new, bright, clean, and with a moderate number of people. The seating is spacious and the atmosphere is relaxed. The lighting is bright, making it easy to enter and comfortable to stay. Most of the customers were in groups of two or solo diners. Food and Taste: I didn't take many photos, but we tried about 80% of the skewers. Notable items include the chicken soup served at the beginning and grated daikon radish. The soup is delicious. If you like it, I recommend buying the concentrated version available for sale. As for the skewers, all of them were delicious without any disappointments. The limited-time menu may be sold out if you go late, so be careful. The liver, which can be difficult to eat depending on the cooking and freshness, was cooked just right and very tender, without any unpleasant smell. The menu lineup is focused on skewers, with almost no rice or noodles. It seems like they are assuming customers will go eat ramen somewhere else after. One of the points often criticized for infection prevention is alcohol, but we tried the limited edition sake and discounted lemon sour. The alcohol in the photo is slightly sparkling and called "Lilac." It has a refreshing taste and a strong sweetness with an elegant cloudy flavor. It has a rich taste, so it's more suitable for sipping slowly rather than drinking a lot. It's only available at Kushitori (I couldn't find it at liquor stores), so if you like sake, I recommend trying it if you visit. Other Points: For Hokkaido residents, this chain is nothing special, but my companion expressed that they wanted to visit this type of restaurant. After trying it again after a long time, I realized that no matter what menu you order, it's delicious, the chicken soup at the beginning is delicious, and it's relatively affordable (we ate and drank quite a lot and the bill was just over 6000 yen for two people), making it a very convenient restaurant. There aren't many dishes that scream "Hokkaido!!" so keep that in mind when visiting. If you want to explore the chains that locals frequent, this is definitely a good option.

Stable Kushitori-san! A little yakitori and beer make for the perfect combination at this restaurant. However, I have a small complaint. I wish they would increase the variety of skewers on the menu. I want to try more different skewers. My order is always the same though. The order is: Shishito (180 yen), Prime Beef Sagari (290 yen), Chicken Breast (150 yen), Pork with Shiso (155 yen), Oshinko (195 yen), and Draft Beer (390 yen). They recommended the top 5 skewers, but I ordered my favorite skewers. I always order the Pork with Shiso. The combination of shiso and pork is great. The daikon radish and soup served as a palate cleanser are lively and much appreciated. They are perfect for refreshing your palate and taking a break from eating with chopsticks. You can also get refills, which is nice. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

On weekends and holidays, the restaurant opens at 3:00 PM. Until 7:00 PM, you can enjoy highballs for 180 yen. I arrived at 4:30 PM and it was almost full, but miraculously there was a spot available. They served their usual daikon radish and soup. Of course, I ordered the 180 yen highball. I also ordered mentaiko meatballs, green chili meatballs, pork skewers, chicken skewers, gizzards, and hearts. The taste is consistently delicious. Let's drink and eat quickly and then move on to the next place. (December 2021)

My usual partner and I came to Sapporo. Our goal tonight was sushi, but our regular spot was closed, so we reluctantly walked into this place. The food here never disappoints, so we decided to give it a try. It was quite busy even though it was a good time. We were served daikon with grated radish and chicken soup as starters. I looked for sea bream tea pickles on the menu but couldn't find it. The staff informed us that they were currently serving kama-meshi. So, we ordered that along with a collaboration dish with SUAGE. The other dishes were the usual skewers, so I won't go into detail. The collaboration dish arrived, and it was okay, but I personally think the regular salt or sauce options are better. If I had tried this at SUAGE, known for curry, I might have found it quite tasty. After trying various skewers like meat and skin, the chicken kama-meshi we were looking forward to arrived. It was delicious, and it even came with broth so you could eat it hittsumabushi-style. Be careful though, as the portion is quite large, enough for two people. We enjoyed the meal very much. Thank you for the feast.

I have been a customer of Kushitori for almost 30 years. This time, I arrived at 4:30 when they opened and it was almost full with just one group ahead of me. It's a popular place for sure! The lemon sour was half price during happy hour, so even if you drink quite a bit, you can get change back from 3,000 yen!

Yakitori! Yakitori! I wanted to eat yakitori, so I visited Kushitori-san after a long time. I always order the plum shiso chicken skewers and plum shiso tsukune at this restaurant. The standard chicken and pork skewers are also delicious, and I always order the mochi bacon rolls as well. The chicken bone soup served as a complimentary service is also nice. Thank you for the delicious meal!

"Kushi Tori... It's you again." Lately, I've been reevaluating Kushi Tori like a tsundere, and this time I made a quick visit for a Zeroth meeting. They accommodate quick visits with no appetizers and cheap highballs and other drinks early in the evening... so wonderful! I had chicken skin and pork shiso rolls. My companion had spicy Ao Nanban tsukune, pork miso seaweed rolls, and okra. We casually ordered our preferences... does our personalities show? (laughs) Now, let's drink quickly and head to the "Tohoku Restaurant" we reserved... we have a meeting there.

On the middle day of the three-day weekend, I enjoyed some yakitori at "Aburiya" while feeling a bit tipsy. After drinking the day before, I was walking back to my hotel feeling a bit tired. Suddenly, the savory smell of grilled chicken caught my attention, and I couldn't resist. It was Kushi Tori... you again. The familiar exterior, but today it seemed more dependable. It's as if it knew about my unsatisfied craving for yakitori. Almost unconsciously, I walked into the restaurant and took a seat at the counter. "Give me a highball," I said. As I took a sip, my throat felt refreshed, and my lingering uneasiness seemed to disappear. Then, I tasted the complimentary chicken soup... Ah, this is it. The rich flavor of chicken with the right amount of salt, piping hot, truly comforting. The chicken wings were perfectly seasoned, crispy skin and juicy meat, delicious. The soft bone tsukune was a simple yet satisfying classic. The bacon-wrapped asparagus could use a bit more salt, but still tasty. And the potato... it couldn't be anything less than delicious. Before I knew it, I had three highballs. Yakitori and highballs, a great combination, this is how it should be. Remembering the comment on my Instagram about the tall chef at the Minami Shichijo branch serving the best yakitori, maybe it's true... although I didn't confirm it at the time. I quickly sent a picture and update to my friend on LINE. Got a "like!" in response. The bill always surprises me with its value... it's the default. With a light step, I returned to the hotel just a two-minute walk away. Kushi Tori... thank you for tonight. "Safe" might sound a bit disrespectful, but I have to show respect for its consistent and satisfying presence in our lives...

It's cold, so we went to the nearby Kushitori restaurant. We started with the usual soup and grated daikon. I had a freshly squeezed lemon sour, while my partner had ginger ale. We had miso hormone skewers, pork skewers, and cheese and avocado skewers. The lemon was hard to squeeze, so I switched to fresh grapefruit. We also had beef tongue skewers, chicken skewers, chicken skin skewers, and chicken wing skewers. I added fresh grapefruit, and my partner had ginger ale. We also had salmon rice balls, heart skewers, quail skewers, gizzard skewers, and cartilage meatballs. We finished with chicken tenderloin skewers with grated daikon and ponzu. Eating all this only cost us 2000 yen each, so cheap! Thank you for the meal!

Due to the heavy rain or the coronavirus, the restaurant was empty. I miss the crowded atmosphere at Kushitori. The menu seems to have decreased compared to before. Kushitori is known for its skewers, but their kamameshi is delicious. It is served in a small pot for one person at a low price. When the solid fuel burns out, it is ready to eat. On this day, I had eel kamameshi. It is delicious on its own, but it is even better as ochazuke. The skewers were as good as always. I wonder how many times I have been there before. I will definitely visit another Kushitori next time.

Cheap and delicious! That's good enough for me! Right now, with COVID-19 measures in place, the tables are spaced out and the staff are wearing face shields and masks, which is a little bit sad. Unfortunately, my favorite pork miso seaweed rolls were sold out early. The chicken skin at this store did not come with burdock.

★串鳥 Nanajyo Branch I returned to Sapporo from my hometown and decided to have dinner before heading home. It was around 4:45 PM, so I wondered if they were already open. Yes, I was the first customer when they opened (^-^)v. The restaurant is now non-smoking inside, with a designated smoking room at the back, but since I was eating quickly and leaving, it wasn't a problem. However, it's quite different from when there were many tourists from overseas visiting, as the number of customers seems to be low now. By the way, yesterday around 8:00 PM, I noticed that the sign of the Nanajo Branch was gone, so I wonder if all the branches of Kushidori are refraining from business. Regardless, let's try to avoid crowded restaurants and peak hours when dining out. Otherwise, I don't want to just watch my favorite restaurants disappear due to this situation. To everyone in the restaurant industry, let's overcome this current situation together and after it's resolved, let's all work together to liven things up (^-^)v. Thank you for the meal! (*˘╰╯˘)ゞ

I have been going to Kushitori for over 20 years, and it remains a popular restaurant. It can get crowded during early hours. They offer side dishes like edamame and kamameshi which are satisfying. They also have seasonal limited-time menu items that are enjoyable. Personally, I am happy that they serve doburoku.

The meeting time with the guest who came from afar is 5:00 PM. I messaged them on LINE that I will pick them up in front of the hotel, but they said they can find it with the map and address I sent. Since there is still some time left, I decided to have a solo zero next time here. Around 4:40 PM, there were a few customers already there. It's a popular place after all. I ordered a draft beer and asked for Kachokavalo cheese and chicken liver. Just then, I received a message on LINE saying that the guest has arrived at the restaurant. 15 minutes early. In about 10 minutes, they tried a bite of each skewer and quickly paid the bill. Oh, the combination of cheese and liver was really good. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.