I wandered into a sophisticated Bar & Sushi spot, with a navy and white bar area and friendly staff that perfectly matched the vibe. Despite the chilly night, many were in shorts and t-shirts, but I stuck to long sleeves and pants. The evening felt like a windy night in the wilderness, with dust attacking my eyes. Unfortunately, sushi service had ended, but I was content with the quality of the bar time. I enjoyed a GlenDronach Traditionally Peated Highball, with a smoky peat flavor and complex aroma. The whisky, aged in sherry casks, had a deep richness that reminded me of Scotland. The Stone Charm chocolate I received long ago on Valentine's Day came to mind, as did the vivid impression of Shine Muscat fruit cocktails from a recent bar visit. The elegant sweetness and fruity flavors of the cocktails made it a delightful experience, regardless of the choice. I was glad I came for a drink.

Near Nakajima Park, there is a restaurant called Bar&Sushi Kon to Shiro that I had been curious about for a while. It is affiliated with the sushi restaurant Keiji. I made a reservation for the restaurant and hotel stay as a set, with the purpose of enjoying sushi in the atmosphere of the bar. It is more of a bar setting rather than a traditional sushi counter. I enjoyed sushi while drinking a bottle of white wine at the bar counter. The sushi is served in a mini-course style, not one by one. I added the Kon and Shiro's creamy and crispy fried kibinago and Onikoro (croquette made with onions from Kitami). With only two staff members covering the spacious interior, there may be a slight delay when ordering cocktails and sushi. It is a unique concept where you can enjoy delicious sushi and drinks.

It's a dream-like restaurant called Sushi Bar where you can enjoy all my favorite things. They have a wide selection of Japanese gins, and enjoying sushi with various gins in hand is amazing. They also have a variety of Japanese whiskies. The sushi is made by skilled sushi chefs, and the quality of the fish and rice is top-notch. The side dishes and chawanmushi are also delicious, so I recommend ordering the sushi course with chawanmushi as a set. Who would have thought that sushi and Japanese gin go so well together... (I personally prefer it with gin and tonic, but for those who are concerned about sweetness, soda water might be a good option). I think this is a restaurant that will appeal to many people.

I finally got to visit the shop on the first floor of the Ibis Hotel that I've been wanting to go to for a long time! The spacious and cozy space is dark and inviting. There is a bar counter and a sushi counter as well. Yes, it's a bar, but you can also enjoy sushi made by Keiji-san here. No secret code is needed here!! The authentic bar offers a wide variety of drinks. There are also many items not listed on the menu. The staff's guidance is fun and exciting. I had a Martini Highball and sushi♡ Today's 3 pieces were akami, chutoro, sakuramasu, all my favorites, so I requested them. The red vinegar rice melts in your mouth and blends with the toppings. Delicious. I was also happy to have tamago and gari. My companion ordered today's omakase nigiri with a small dish and soup, but they also served me as a bonus. Thank you♡ The kasube with green onions and ginger on top was delicious with the condiments as accents♡ I felt wonderful hospitality from the kind smiles and service of the staff and chef. It was a lovely restaurant that I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal♡

On the last night of a 3-night, 4-day stay in Sapporo with the GoTo travel campaign, I had dinner at the sushi & bar "Kon to Shiro" located in the hotel where I was staying. The dinner included the following: - Sushi Shiro Dinner Set: 8 pieces of nigiri sushi, mitsuba and wasabi roll, dashimaki tamago, 3 small side dishes, salad, miso soup - Onion croquette - Scotch Whiskies: Talisker (Skye Island), Ardbeg Galileo (Isla Island), Scarabus Islay Single Malt (Isla Island) - Japanese Whiskies: Taketsuru 25 years (Yoichi, Hokkaido), Akkeshi Kanro (Akkeshi, Hokkaido) The pairing of peaty single malt highball with the sushi vinegar made with red vinegar, sake lees vinegar (red vinegar) + rice vinegar + balsamic vinegar (red) was exquisite. The red vinegar sushi, with a mix of flavors, was rich in umami while being low in salt. The nigiri sushi included Aomori tuna, rockfish, snow crab, salmon, scallop, and salmon roe from the waters near Hokkaido. The appearance of the sushi rice was quite dark due to the addition of red balsamic vinegar. Among the 3 small side dishes, the "octopus" simmered until tender caught my eye. It looked and tasted like real octopus, but it was actually a local Hokkaido octopus, which impressed me with its similar flavor to real octopus from Chita.

Located in Sapporo Station front avenue, facing south 8 west 3 west. A somewhat hard-to-find street shop, located on the 1st floor of a hotel, is a BAR & sushi restaurant. The venture whiskey Chichibu Distillery in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture. Chichibu and Ichiro's Malt are globally popular and highly priced brands. Chichibu Distillery has released "Ichiro's Malt 505" for bars struggling during the pandemic. Upon learning of its availability on social media, I visited the place immediately. I ordered a Negroni first. It was delicious and relaxing. I also ordered a platter of three appetizers - my favorite simmered octopus, potato salad with hairy crab, and enoki mushrooms with tobiko and mitsuba. They were all delicious. Feeling relaxed, I then ordered Ichiro's Malt 505. I tasted it with the bartender. Tasting whiskey for the first time, a half portion was enough. The name 505 may come from the alcohol content of 50.5%. The silver label gives an impression of antibacterial properties. Ichiro's Malt White Label is a highly rated world blend. This 505 has a spicy flavor and a strong kick due to its alcohol content. It's likely that a skilled blender is behind the production of such a good product. The place opens at noon on weekends, so you can enjoy delicious cocktails from midday. On weekdays, it opens at 3:00 PM. I have not tried the sushi here yet, but pairing sushi with whiskey is also a good idea. Or even gin. Thank you for the meal.

You might think it's odd not to order beer at a bar after having all-you-can-drink at an izakaya, but there's no need to worry about that here. The beer they serve is completely different from what you would get at a regular place. Only those who have been here would understand. By the way, if you like gin, this place has an impressive collection of domestic gins. You can even request your favorite gin. Today, I had a cocktail made with domestic gin and yuzu as a finishing touch. ❤️

Located on the west side of Ekimae-dori in Minami 8 Nishi 3, Sapporo. Just a few minutes' walk from Nakajima Koen Station on the subway. It's on the 1st floor of a hotel called Ibis Styles. Yes, it's a bar inside the hotel. This Ibis Styles hotel doesn't look like much from the outside, so it was a bit hard to find at first. I saw some pictures from someone I know on social media and found out they have a wide selection of domestic gins. During the self-restraint period, I've been drinking a lot of cocktails at home, so I really wanted to have a real cocktail. I arrived around 8:00 pm. In addition to the bar, there is also a sushi restaurant. I sat at the counter and ordered a "Bloody Mary." The back bar had a wide selection of domestic gins. The bartender, whom I met for the first time, was friendly, warm, and thoughtful. Why are bartenders such well-rounded individuals? (Well, there are some exceptions, of course.) Bars are places to enjoy delicious drinks, so it's natural to feel relaxed, but still. I was recommended a slightly unique "Bloody Mary," and since I was interested, I left it up to the bartender. A cocktail with foam made with a mixer. It also used two types of Japanese bitters - sansho bitters and umami bitters. Yes, it was delicious. It wasn't the Bloody Mary I had imagined, but it had its own unique character and was quite easy to drink. Obviously, there's a world of difference between this and the haphazard cocktails I make at home. The charge was around 600 yen (probably) and quite reasonable. Furthermore, if you order food from the sushi restaurant, the charge is waived. So, I ordered a platter of three appetizers. Kombu and walnut salad, potato salad with crab miso, and simmered octopus head. They were all small portions but delicious. The crab was full of flavor, and it was a luxury to eat it with the potato salad. And for a big fan of octopus like me, simmered octopus head is pure bliss. It was cooked tenderly in a sweet broth. After enjoying all the appetizers and finishing the Bloody Mary, I ordered a Martini. This time, I wanted to try something more standard, so I asked for a Tanqueray Martini. The vermouth used was Noilly Prat. High-proof short cocktails have been getting stronger as I've aged, but this one was undoubtedly delicious. I chatted with the bartender about domestic gins. It's nice to have a variety of unique gins, but I think cocktails are the way to go. I also exchanged SNS contacts, so I can quickly find out about new bottle arrivals. It's a wonderful time we live in. A bar where you can enjoy cocktails in a very relaxed atmosphere. The appetizers from the sushi restaurant were also delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I entered the sushi restaurant with the intention of only having sushi, but it turned out to be a place where you can also enjoy cocktails as it shares the space with a bar counter. The veteran chef, who has honed his skills in many sushi restaurants, serves excellent appetizers and nigiri sushi. The nigiri sushi uses red vinegar, which is rare in Hokkaido, so it may be a matter of personal preference, but dishes using various Hokkaido ingredients such as kasube are also served. The location on the 1st floor of a hotel and the fact that it is tucked away in the back may make it less accessible to locals. Although it would be ideal to have a separate counter for sushi, the current setup with only a bar counter is fine if it means more staff and higher prices. The cost performance is extremely good, which is why I ended up going there twice in a week. I will definitely be a regular visitor.

The sushi rice was brown and the vinegar was strong. The pickled gourd roll was a bit too distinctive in flavor for the kids' taste. However, they enjoyed the other toppings and overall were satisfied with the experience. It was convenient being on the first floor of the hotel where we were staying.

A restaurant where both sushi and sake are delicious! The bar specializes in domestic sake, so you can always enjoy unique and rare sake!