It was my first visit and I was surprised to find a tempura skewer restaurant in Chitose. Although they mainly serve tempura skewers, the menu is quite extensive and they also offer all-you-can-drink. The food was delicious. I would love to try their tempura skewers with original hot pot once the weather gets a bit cooler. The tempura skewers were served piping hot, which was great. Thank you for the meal.

I love kushikatsu, so I discovered a kushikatsu restaurant in Chitose and decided to visit! The interior of the restaurant is a bit dark and chic. It seems more geared towards a slightly older age group rather than families. They serve freshly fried kushikatsu one by one, so it takes quite some time. It's recommended for when you want to leisurely enjoy conversations. It might be good for a girls' night out too. Since it takes time, you might end up getting full while waiting, which could be good for dieting. They have a variety of unique kushikatsu options such as thickly cooked egg, yam seaweed, bacon-wrapped onion, bacon-wrapped eringi mushrooms, bacon-wrapped enoki mushrooms, plum cheese... They also have items like tsbu and deer meat, which are unique to Hokkaido. A must-try is the pork-wrapped green onion! The harmony of green onion and pork is very delicious! Just be careful as when you bite into it, the hot green onion might pop out. They also offer "today's fruit" as a dessert kushikatsu. I believe it was grapes on that day. Chitose is a good place for those who want to leisurely enjoy delicious kushikatsu. Thank you for the meal!

We used Hot Pepper GoTo for the first time as a party of two. We ordered: Mochi (100 yen), Thick Tamagoyaki (100 yen), Wiener Sausage (100 yen), Quail Egg (130 yen), Pork Fillet (200 yen), Horse Sashimi (780 yen), Chicken Karaage (500 yen), Rice (200 yen), Orange Juice (300 yen), and a cover charge of 375 yen. Prices are excluding tax. The main dish was skewers, so we wrote down what we were interested in on the order slip. There are three types of Asian hot pots available, each with sauce and salt provided. We were told to eat the cream cheese hot pot without adding anything. The Zangi was lightly seasoned. We ordered horse sashimi, but it was a bit frozen. The cover charge was for the appetizers. The restaurant is run by a couple who used to operate a dining hall in a closed market during the day. Originally, this place was mainly a night-time restaurant. The energetic wife and tough-looking husband run the place. The wife is very friendly and even saw us off when we left. Thank you for the meal.

I went to eat with my wife's parents. There were no raised tatami mat seating areas, so it was a bit difficult with children, but the staff at the restaurant were very kind and accommodating. There were various menu items to choose from, and I was intrigued by a few. The main dish was skewered tempura, served with sauce, matcha salt, and regular salt for each person. Each person also had their own plate for the tempura. The restaurant is quite spacious, so it may take a bit of time, but you can relax and enjoy a drink while you wait. You write down your order for the tempura on a piece of paper. We tried a variety of items, but the shrimp and shiso roll and the yam tempura were particularly delicious. We were very satisfied. On our way out, the restaurant owner even petted the children and saw us off at the exit. It was a great restaurant. I would love to go back again. Thank you for the meal!

"I visited the restaurant on Friday around 18:30. *This review was written before the impact of COVID-19. Please note that there may have been changes in the interior, menu, and seating arrangements. I used to come here often after work to have dinner. I ordered: - Stone Pot Mixed Asian Hot Pot (Lamb, Deer, Scallop, Clam) ¥980 - Today's recommended tempura skewers ¥600 - Ending rice ¥200 The best recommendation at this restaurant is the hot pot! It's spicy and rich, similar to the popular Korean style, so if you like spicy ramen or buldak pokkeum myeon, you'll enjoy it. Eating a deliciously spicy hot pot during this season is the best! You can enjoy it from a small stone pot for one person all the way to the end. How about a leisurely dinner alone with a fun mama and a kind master, enjoying conversations? Even with hot pot, assorted skewers, and ending rice, along with one drink, you can enjoy it for just over 2000 yen. I think there was also a casual drinking set with assorted skewers and beer for around 980 yen. Writing about it makes me crave it again!"

A friend's birthday is coming up, so we decided to drink in Chitose at a place that was chosen for us. I had known about this place for a while and wanted to try it out. There aren't many options for casual drinking in Chitose, so we aimed for a set menu. Since they didn't accept cards, we decided to stop by for a quick pre-party. I arrived first and ordered a tempura set for two. While waiting, I asked for a beer at the counter. The staff suggested that we move to a table in the back where we could relax and chat. I decided to stay at the counter since we weren't planning on staying long. The beer had a disappointing spicy aroma. When my friend arrived, we started with the tempura set, which was similar to the daily special. The thick omelet tempura was a first for me. Salt and sauce were provided in small dishes, and there was something called soy sauce salt in the middle, but it was too solid to use. The tempura was crispy and delicious. We had two beers at 500 yen each, and two tempura sets at 880 yen each. With the 10% consumption tax, the total came to 3000 yen. The owner was friendly and cheerful.

I visited the restaurant on Saturday around 7 pm. It was a new year party for a different job. A group of colleagues formed a "Chitose Club" to drink in Chitose without worrying about the time. I was in charge of organizing this time, so we came to this restaurant. This place is a familiar restaurant that Hime's dad used to go to, and I have been coming here since I was 20 years old. The party plan is 3,500 yen for 7 dishes, including a 2-hour all-you-can-drink. There is even a plan starting from 3,000 yen, which is surprising! The all-you-can-drink even includes bottled beer, and you basically serve yourself by taking it from the refrigerator. The dishes included sweet chili sauce pita sandwiches, beef tongue and radish stew, spicy hot pot, and all of them were delicious. There were also two types of skewers, thick omelet and cheese with chicken, octopus and salmon carpaccio, appetizers, and a ramen salad for the finale, which was a hearty course. Towards the end, I couldn't finish most of it, which was a waste. There were half women in the group, so the amount of food wasn't too much, but it was still a hearty meal. Every dish was delicious, and the kind master and cheerful mama added a nice touch to the restaurant. They always ask me, "Anan, haven't you found a nice person yet?" but this time, I promised to bring Hime next time and left the restaurant. This is a place where you have to come and say hello first if you find your future spouse! Now, the fun time flew by! The second party is karaoke.

It's good, okasan.

The food was delicious and satisfying.

"I visited the restaurant again on June 30, Saturday around 5:30 pm. This time, I came alone for the pre-gathering of the side job colleagues, the 'Sensai-kai'! Even though I can't drink alcohol, I still came for the 0th round (pre-gathering) haha. - Assorted deep-fried skewers set for 850 yen ○ Choice of draft beer, sake, shochu, or oolong tea. I have alcohol allergies, so I chose oolong tea. ○ Today's appetizer: Ham Carpaccio! The combination of ham and sweet chili sauce was surprisingly good. ○ 5 skewers: "Pork with onion", "Vienna sausage", "Thick grilled egg", "Mussels", "Shishito peppers". Each skewer is brought freshly fried one by one. The surprising ones were the "Thick grilled egg" and "Mussels"! The thick grilled egg was sweet and juicy with a crispy texture, while the mussels were full of rich umami flavor. I used to visit this restaurant a lot about 15 years ago, it's one of my favorite places. The delicious food made by the quiet master and the cheerful smile of the mama always soothe me. The master used to run a shop at the wholesale market in Sapporo, so his eye for ingredients is truly remarkable! I wanted to try more dishes, but it was just the 0th round, so I had to leave as it got busier with reservations and party guests after 6:30 pm. Now, it's time for the 1st round!"

I visited the restaurant on a Friday around 7 pm. After work, I came to drink with my female friend from the Self-Defense Forces. In Chitose, there is a drinking street called Shimizu-cho, and many of the shops have changed over the years. However, "Umaimon-ya Kiyono" has been around for over 10 years and is one of the few unchanged shops. I have been a regular customer at this shop for 12 years, attracted by the kind and quiet master and the cheerful and lovely mama-san. Despite not being able to visit for 7-8 years due to moving to Chitose, I finally returned to the shop. Inside the shop, there is a counter near the entrance where about 7-8 people can sit. Towards the back, there are about 6 tables for 4 people each, and the curtains and tables can be put together for banquet-style seating. Upon entering, we found the local Self-Defense Force members having a party. Ah, only in Chitose! The deep-fried items such as nagaimo, mochi bacon rolls, konjac, and sand liver were coated in fine breadcrumbs, making them light and easy to eat. They bring the freshly fried items one by one, so you can enjoy them piping hot! My recommendation is the konjac! It is stewed and seasoned before being fried, and it tastes delicious even without any sauce. The fried potatoes here are skin-on, crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. The seasoning with butter, salt, and something else makes it incredibly tasty. The toro salmon carpaccio on a bed of salad with spicy mayonnaise is topped with plenty of salmon and is very delicious. The appetizer is cheese wrapped in prosciutto, which is flavorful and goes well with drinks. All the dishes were delicious, and I recommend trying the Asian hot pot during this season! It's delicious to dip spicy meat into beaten eggs. I'm torn between the zosui or udon for the finishing touch. Writing this makes me crave it now. This restaurant also serves Hokkaido-style venison, so be sure to visit when drinking in Chitose.

The New Year's cards are finally done, and I set out to the town while dropping them off at the post office. The slippery roads were difficult to walk on, and my face and feet were cold, but my upper body was warm because I was walking with determination (laughs). As I walked, I couldn't decide what to eat, but when I stopped by a jeans shop where I often shop, I was told that the Asian hot pot at "Umaimon ya Kiyono" was delicious. Just hearing the word "Asian" piqued my interest, like Kitaro's yokai antenna reacting. The izakaya mainly serves deep-fried skewers, but since I'm not particularly picky about skewers, this was my first visit. When I entered the shop, the owner's wife greeted me kindly. I had met the owner of the Umaimon ya Kiyono in Nagato before, and he was indeed dressed as a chef. I asked if the hot pot could be shared by two people, and she assured me that it was no problem, so we entered the shop with peace of mind. The owner's wife was very attentive, offering me a knee blanket and taking good care of us. The Asian hot pot we wanted to eat came in four varieties: lamb, Ezo deer meat, seafood, and mixed. Of course, we chose the Ezo deer meat. The properly processed Ezo deer meat was very delicious and healthy. Before eating the hot pot, I wanted something refreshing, so we started with tomatoes and mozzarella. I usually don't eat much mozzarella because I prefer aged cheese to fresh cheese, but it was delicious when eaten like this. My wife praised the high-quality olive oil used as well. The toro salmon carpaccio was also very delicious, a menu that you would expect to find in an Italian restaurant rather than an izakaya. Since the table was a normal table, I didn't know how the "hot pot" would be served, but it arrived with a large pot made of stone on a cassette stove. The hot pot contained Ezo deer meat, and my excitement rose involuntarily. Now, it's simmering. When I tried a small dish, it was delicious! The taste I imagined was based on Tom Yum Kung, but it was completely different. It was a mysterious taste, like using miso as a hidden flavor in a red curry base. Before we knew it, we had finished eating, but the best part was yet to come. Yes, adding udon or rice. This way of eating was also taught to us by the owner of the jeans shop, but as we ate, we thought that rice was more suitable, so we got carried away and added two servings of rice. When we looked at just the rice, it didn't seem like much, but after absorbing the soup, the amount of ochazuke had become quite substantial. However, when we tried it, it was incredibly delicious, and I think it's worth eating just this. The spicy and tangy taste using 14 types of seasonings was irresistible to me, who loves spicy food, and my body gradually warmed up, and eventually sweat poured from my forehead. Seeing this, my wife said, "Look, your scalp is shining. Why don't you take a picture?" "What? How rude!" We had this kind of exchange, and my wife seemed to be caught in a fit of laughter, watching me wipe the sweat while eating. The ochazuke was quite filling, but it was really delicious. As we left the shop, the owner's wife came out to see us off, and I thought the "ichi-go ichi-e" (treasure every encounter) displayed in the shop was no joke. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Located in the middle of the old Newsun Road, next to Jujyu-en. The main dish is skewers, but they also have a delicious solo hot pot menu. They offer limited edition shochu and a wide variety of drinks. Start with today's skewer set, and try 1 or 2 side dishes, all of which are delicious. The main dish, the venison ethnic hot pot (spiciness can be adjusted), is also highly recommended. Women seem to love the fruit skewers. Most importantly, the friendly owner couple makes the conversation enjoyable. Since they run a cafeteria in the market during the day, the taste is excellent. They can also accommodate up to 10 people for a party in the seated area.

This is one of the few kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurants in Chitose. The menu for kushikatsu is really extensive. It's reasonably priced and there are quite a lot of varieties, so it's recommended to go with a few people and share. The asparagus and camembert skewers are recommended. They are quite small in size, so you can try many different types, which is appealing. They also have some unique options. They provide three types of sauces: regular sauce, salt, and matcha salt, and the owner will give advice on which sauce goes best with each skewer. The hot pot was also delicious. The price was reasonable, starting from 800 yen per person. Additionally, the green curry (Nepalese style) was a big hit for me, as I love spicy food. The owner blends the spices from scratch, so it tasted more authentic compared to other ethnic restaurants' green curry. However, it is extremely spicy. If you don't like spicy food, you definitely won't be able to eat it. But it's not just spicy, it has a rich flavor and can become quite addictive. I want to go back next time not for the kushikatsu, but for the green curry.

A small, cozy counter-style tonkatsu restaurant where you can enjoy freshly fried cutlets. It's a great place to take your girlfriend. They offer a variety of small dishes that are perfect for sharing. I recommend trying their asparagus and shiitake mushrooms. They also host parties. The cutlets are served hot and crispy, fried in fresh oil. It's hard to replicate this at home. However, the place is quite popular and can get crowded on weekends. There might be a wait to get a table.