The desired restaurant was full, so couldn't get in. Wandered around and ended up at a place called Tokachi, which sounded inviting. The best thing here is the cheap all-you-can-drink option - 550 yen for 90 minutes is a great deal. The variety of dishes is not extensive, but each dish is delicious.

Second day of business trip in Sapporo. Visited the restaurant in the evening. The storefront was crowded with menus and advertisements. Orders are placed using your own mobile phone. I wish the staff would ask for orders instead. It seemed like all the unique sake options were sold out, perhaps because it was Sunday night. On the downside. The beef sushi was delicious as it was seared right in front of us. On the upside. The food was tasty but the shortage of sake was a letdown. The restaurant is themed around Tokachi, so I decided to finish with a pork rice bowl as a casual diner. No photos. It was my first time trying it, and it was neither impressive nor disappointing. Will I come back again? Hmm...

You can go up the stairs or escalator from the underground pedestrian space and head to the store. The ordering method allows you to input from your smartphone. I tried ordering grilled meat from the menu, and they sear it in front of you with a burner. The meat melts in your mouth when seared, which was great.

Hokkaido Sapporo City Chuo-ku North 2 West 3 Sapporo Fukoku Seimei Oetsuyama Building 2F Sapporo City Chuo-ku, a restaurant street on the 2nd floor of the Fukoku Seimei Building along the Sapporo Station Avenue. Yesterday, I went to the same floor to the fresh sausage bar called Rekka. Today, I went to the public dining bar Isshin in Tokachi. Chikaho = directly connected from the underground pedestrian space, there is an escalator as soon as you enter the building. You can easily go to the 2nd floor at once. When you get off the escalator and go to the right, you will find the store immediately. In front of the entrance, there is a menu table with easy-to-understand photos. I visited on Sunday after 2 pm. The lunch time is from 11 am to 5 pm, which is great. Rice is free for large servings. It seems to be very popular among office workers on weekdays. Inside the store, there are counter seats surrounding the kitchen, and table seats on the wall side. As it is an izakaya that uses ingredients from Tokachi, the faces of the producers are lined up on the counter. I was guided to the counter seat and a pitcher of water was prepared. Orders are made by scanning a QR code from each person's smartphone. This system is quite common these days. There was also curry that was not listed on the entrance lunch menu. This is a place where you can only have lunch, and two solo men were enjoying at the counter. It makes me want to drink. * Isshin Special Zangi Set Meal 690 yen Zangi x3, rice, miso soup, pickles for 690 yen. In this day and age, 690 yen is reasonable. The Zangi is freshly fried and hot, with a crispy coating and tender chicken thigh meat inside, easy to eat without any strong flavor. The seasoning is more subdued than I expected. I thought it might be better with a more punchy seasoning. Tatar sauce is served on the side, so feel free to dip it. The side dishes include shredded cabbage and pea sprouts in small amounts. It is served with a salt dressing-like sauce. The miso soup with seaweed, and pickled radish and carrot, which was more like kimpira. The Zangi was reasonably tasty, but the problem was the rice. Since the lunchtime large serving was free, I chose the large serving without hesitation, but... The rice was poorly cooked, mushy, and lacked the taste of rice. To be honest, it was disappointing. It wasn't delicious, and despite my efforts, I couldn't finish it and left a small amount. Next time, I might go for 5 or 10 Zangi pieces, and opt for a (small) size of rice.

After finishing work, I met up with my wife in the city on a holiday and we went to Tokachi Izakaya Isshin (a restaurant that mainly uses ingredients from Tokachi, which we love). We were seated at the counter (it's better to make a reservation as the seats were almost fully booked). We ordered the 90-minute all-you-can-drink special for 549 yen for LINE friends only and toasted with Ichiban Shibori beer and ginger ale! (The first sip after work is always special with fresh beer!) The appetizer was a hot spring egg using Yonezawa eggs from Otone Bamboo Chicken Farm (I prefer this kind of appetizer over a regular one that costs 550 yen). We shared all the dishes with two glasses of Ichiban Shibori each. We had smoked salmon from Oki, Hokkaido (tastes great with mayo), Hokkaido scallop miso soup (lots of baby scallops in it, very tasty), salt-boiled edamame from Tokachi (plump and delicious), Hokkaido potato butter salted cod roe (a classic combination!), and hot chicken tea (for my wife). Then we had seared sushi with marbled beef from Tokachi (one piece each, seared in front of us to our liking, we preferred it with salt over ponzu sauce, very delicious!). My wife had a second hot chicken tea, while I had more Ichiban Shibori. We also enjoyed the rolled omelet with Yonezawa eggs (pale in color with salmon roe on top, very tasty). We finished with the 7th glass of Ichiban Shibori in 90 minutes, thoroughly satisfied, and left the restaurant.

I encountered a somewhat frustrating restaurant recently. It was a gathering with some fun friends for a drinking party, and we decided to visit "Taishu Shokudo Tokachi Izakaya Isshin" for their all-you-can-drink deal of 90 minutes with beer included for 499 yen (excluding tax). However, there was a condition that we had to order at least two dishes per person with a minimum price of 399 yen each, and ordering was done through a QR code system, which we were not familiar with. We ordered drinks and food, but nothing was being brought to us. It turned out our orders didn't go through, and all four of us were not used to this digital ordering system, so it was a bit of a struggle. As for the food, we had a 500 yen (excluding tax) appetizer of onsen tamago (hot spring egg) with tempura flakes, and then we ordered some light dishes to save room for our next stop. These included salted cabbage, cucumber pickled in beer from Tokachi Yoshikawa-ya, assorted pickles from Yoshikawa-ya, fried burdock slices from Memuro Koyama Farm, Tokachi soybeans, and chorogi salad. The pickles and fried burdock slices were particularly good, with the pickles made from Nagano-grown long yams having a great taste. The fried burdock slices were perfectly seasoned with salt after frying, making them delicious. The soybeans were just frozen ones, nothing special in terms of taste, but we ordered two servings so it added up in cost. In the end, despite some dissatisfaction from my companions, I felt that the overall experience was not too bad considering the price and the amount of drinks we had. However, I will definitely check the receipt next time!

It was snowing again that day. I went to the Fukoku Life Building on the second floor, accessible from the underground passage. I chose to go to this place located at the top of the escalator on this day. It was like an izakaya where you can have lunch and drink from noon. Is it a shop mainly featuring specialty products from the Tokachi region? When I entered, I was seated at the counter. The ordering was done through a smartphone, which has become more common recently. I scanned the QR code posted and placed my order. It automatically added me as a friend on LINE, which was a bit inconvenient. For my order, I chose the traditional Kamogawa pork bowl set meal (1,190 yen). When I placed the order, a bell rang right in front of me (laughs). It was served in 6 minutes. It came with cabbage salad, pickles, miso soup, additional sauce, and the pork bowl. Trying the pork in the bowl, I found it a bit tough with some tendons. The sauce was a burnt sweet and spicy flavor. The sauce was also heavily poured over the rice. Although it came with additional sauce, I found it a bit unnecessary, but I poured it all on. It wasn't too spicy. As I continued eating, the sauce became sticky around my mouth, which was a bit unpleasant. Well, I accepted it and finished my meal. There were many people drinking from noon around me, making me a bit envious. Thank you for the meal. January 17, 2023, 3:37

The beef sushi recommended by the restaurant was delicious. The performance of the staff using a burner at the table was good. It's convenient that you can go directly from the underground shopping area. The price of one glass of draft beer and the all-you-can-drink fee are the same, which is good for people who want to drink a lot of alcohol.

I do not reach the level of the professionals on Tabelog, but I have been diligently writing in my diary to accumulate points, which I used to visit this restaurant. I was drawn by the photo of meat sushi. I arrived at 5:00 pm and it was almost full. I had made a reservation, so I was seated at the end of the counter. The first beer took a while to arrive... I had to remind them. At that time, I ordered meat sushi, grilled oysters, and steamed oysters. They were out of eggs, which was disappointing. The oysters took quite a while to arrive, and while they were small, they tasted delicious. It's not the season for them, so it's understandable. The meat sushi had thick, large slices of meat! I felt it was a bit too seared. I prefer it a bit more rare. But it still tasted good. I found it hard to say stop, so I continued eating. The fried octopus was greasy, and I started to worry about heartburn. The seared enoki mushrooms were also a bit mushy. I couldn't really taste the fat on them, which was a bit disappointing. The edamame was average. There were some misshapen beans mixed in, so it would be nice if they were removed. The drinks took a while to arrive after ordering, and the person next to me, who was in their 40s, was a bit upset. The complimentary onsen egg was delicious, so I had slightly high expectations. Overall, it was good to use my points to get a discount on drinks. Thank you for the meal.

Yesterday morning, I received my 5th vaccine dose and, as expected, developed a fever at night. I thought I might have to cancel today's audio equipment listening event. However, when I woke up in the morning around 9 o'clock, my fever had subsided and my fatigue had significantly decreased. I decided to go ahead with the plan and attended the audio equipment listening event at 10 o'clock. After the event finished around 1 o'clock, I decided to eat something before heading home, and that's when I ended up at this restaurant. I hadn't eaten much for breakfast, so I chose the "Bakazangi set meal" priced at 990 yen including tax, expecting it to be filling. I was intrigued after seeing another customer order the same meal. I ordered the Bakazangi set meal with extra rice at the counter. When the meal arrived after a 10-minute wait, it didn't look as voluminous as I had expected. The rice wasn't particularly delicious, but not terrible either. The Bakazangi was greasy and not my favorite texture. However, the slightly strong flavor helped to make the rice more enjoyable. I struggled to finish the meal as the rice ran out quickly, but surprisingly, dipping the Bakazangi in tartar sauce made it more palatable. Despite feeling slightly uncomfortable due to the heavy meal, I managed to finish it and left the restaurant. After some fresh air outside, I felt slightly better. Perhaps I should avoid this type of meal in the future, considering my age. As I rode the bus home, I reflected on the experience.

Zangi Curry 800 yen The zangi was on the flavorful side, which I liked. The curry was fairly average. It had a slightly unique taste, something that felt familiar from somewhere else. It could have been a bit spicier. The rice was not that great, which was disappointing. Eating with a wooden spoon was also a bit inconvenient. There were no pickles like fukujinzuke. The grated yam was honestly something I could do without. The curry sauce was a bit on the lighter side. The side dishes were quite tasty, and the salad portion was generous, which was nice. Menchi Katsu a la carte 200 yen The meat was packed tightly, which was good, but I felt it could use a bit more seasoning. Personally, I would prefer a medium-thick sauce. There is sauce, soy sauce, salt, hand sanitizer, and water available at the counter. Chopsticks and a wet towel are provided with the meal, but it would be nice to have paper napkins as well. The service was decent.

Visited the restaurant at 6:30 pm the day before. Made a reservation for two people two days ago. The restaurant was about 80% full, with all seats taken. Located on the 2nd floor of "sitatte sapporo" in a building connected to Chikaho, between Odori and Sapporo stations. As the name suggests, they mainly use Tokachi ingredients. Although there are many restaurants with "isshin" in their name in Sapporo, it doesn't seem to be part of any chain. "Tachinomi Paradise" (not visited) is a related store. The entrance is wide open. There are 3 male and female staff members. There is only one male cooking, so it seems tough. Although they offer all-you-can-drink options, my companion was running late by about 30 minutes, so we ordered drinks normally. The menu clearly displays prices excluding tax, so be careful. The appetizer was a hot spring egg called "Yoneen Tamago." It had a unique flavor, with crispy fried egg covered in noodle soup. The food we ordered included: - Oyster fry (769 yen) from Akkeshi, 3 pieces. The meat was large and juicy, and I preferred it with soy sauce rather than tartar sauce. - Isshin's homemade zangi (2 pieces) (329 yen). It's great that you can order just 2 pieces. They were juicy and delicious. - Tokachi beef sushi with seared meat (1408 yen → 550 yen). It was on special during the "sitatte" gourmet fair (until the end of October). It was a great deal! The staff seared it in front of us using a burner. I recommended rare, and it was delicious, tender, and served with a light sauce and grated radish. - Hokkaido special selection skewers (549 yen) x2 (sauce). The large skewers were tender and tasty, with a light sauce that I liked. - Hokkaido special selection chicken skewers (549 yen) x2 (salt). These were also large, and just the skewers were filling. I wished they had a bit more salt. My companion also ordered "Ponpochi skewers" (329 yen). - Assorted 5 pieces of nigiri sushi (1869 yen). Although Tokachi is known for dairy farming, there are also fishing ports in towns like Hiroo. The set included tuna, salmon, scallop, octopus head, flounder fin, 3 pieces each. They were all delicious, especially the flounder fin which was fatty! It was a satisfying and delicious meal. It's not cheap, but the quality is high for an izakaya. Tokachi ingredients are indeed delicious! The total bill was around 5500 yen per person. I will definitely come back!

It's hot. Even in Hokkaido, it's hot. After walking around and getting tired, I found a place offering all-you-can-drink for 499 yen! I was eager to have a drink and my stomach was growling, so I ended up at this unexpected restaurant. I spent around 2500 yen per person and was reasonably satisfied. The fried horse mackerel, minced cutlet, fried potatoes, sashimi platter, and white pudding were all decent and tasty. The horse mackerel was lacking a bit in the frying department, but overall not bad. The minced cutlet was juicy and satisfying. The sashimi platter had octopus, salmon, and tuna, 3 pieces each. The pudding at the end was smooth and rich, and the best part of the meal. It's understandable that it costs over 400 yen per piece. However, the 500 yen appetizer of onsen egg kind of balanced out the 499 yen for 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink. It was a good deal overall, especially for a quick lunch drink. Thank you for the meal.

Visit date April 10, 2022. Wow! Beer included for 90 minutes at 390 yen! I found an amazing restaurant. I will definitely check it out. There were no customers at first, but later 3 groups came in. It seems they also serve lunch. There are conditions for the all-you-can-drink option. It's quite common, you need to order 2 food items totaling more than 390 yen. Well, that's a typical condition. The restaurant is quite conscious of COVID-19 measures, so they explained various precautions at the beginning, but not much after that. The food is priced a bit high. Still, with around 2000 yen per person, you can have a great time, so it's a good deal. Thank you for the meal!

I visited the "Taikatsu Izakaya Isshin" popular dining hall on this day. I arrived before 1pm and there were many customers already there, with 3 groups coming in after me. I first purchased a meal ticket from the machine outside the store, then was guided to a table by the staff. I ordered a draft beer and it arrived promptly along with a starter dish. The beer was "Kirin Ichiban Shibori" and the starter was a "Variety of Cold Tofu". While enjoying my beer, the "Fried Horse Mackerel, Fried Dumplings, and Fried Chicken" trio arrived. They were all brown in color. Feeling like I needed some vegetables, I also ordered the "Grated Yam". Oh, that was also brown... I had three beers, and for dessert, I had the "Premium Rice Pudding made with the rare white eggs from Tokachi Nonkai Takeuchi Poultry Farm". I stumbled upon this restaurant by chance, but I had a great time enjoying drinks during the day!

I heard that you can have all-you-can-drink for 390 yen starting from daytime, so I went there. The location is convenient as it is directly connected to Chikaho and on the 2nd floor of Fukoku Life Building, so you can move around regardless of the weather. Unfortunately, many menu items were sold out, maybe because I visited just after bad weather, but the dishes centered around Tokachi vegetables were delicious. The sashimi platter with 3 types was a bit disappointing, honestly, I don't recommend it much. Oh, and please note that the meat sushi is not included in the all-you-can-drink condition dishes, so be careful. The staff won't tell you that...haha

LP and KG had a day off on Sunday. LP had some errands in the morning and came home around 12:30 feeling hungry. Due to the COVID-19 prevention measures in Hokkaido, we rarely go out for drinks at night anymore. So, we decided to have lunch out and found a Hokkaido-specialized izakaya on Tabelog with a surprising offer of 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink for only 390 yen, including draft beer. It was a limited offer for their first anniversary. We had a bit of trouble finding the place, but eventually made it to the Shitatte Building where the izakaya was located. We were seated at a table, and even though we had made a reservation just 20 minutes before, there was a welcome message with our names on it, which was a nice touch. The lunch menu was very affordable, with options like curry, fried foods, and other popular dishes. Since we were having a midday drink, we opted for some a la carte items. The menu was a bit limited for lunch, so we couldn't order some of the items we had seen online. We ended up ordering salted fish roe, zangi (fried chicken), camembert cheese fries, and a 99 yen menchi katsu. The food was served quickly, and we were given a hot spring egg as a complimentary appetizer. Unfortunately, the fried items were not very tasty. The menchi katsu lacked flavor and had very little onion in it. The zangi was also bland. The only dish we enjoyed was the half-priced beef sushi for 500 yen, which was seared in front of us by the staff. The rice was soft, and the beef was from a local farm, making it worth the price. KG had the cold soba noodles as a final dish, and then we headed to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Overall, this izakaya is more suited for drinking than eating. The 390 yen all-you-can-drink offer may not last long, so if you're looking to drink, give it a try!

I visited the relatively new restaurant "Tokachi Izakaya Isshin" to celebrate its 1st anniversary, attracted by its low price of 390 yen for all-you-can-drink and its rating of 3.40 on Tabelog. I didn't have high expectations due to the low price range, but I was surprised! The quality of the food was excellent, and the service was great, which is rare for recent izakayas. They also have exciting events to entertain customers. One thing that caught my eye was the 1-month all-you-can-drink for 3000 yen, with a 120-minute time limit. This offer can also be used at their branch in Obihiro (they have 8 branches in total). They even serve free-flowing draft beer. If you're single, this is the best deal! The recommended dish is the "seared beef sushi," made with Tokachi beef, which is usually priced at 1230 yen but is currently being offered at 500 yen. They sear it to your liking with a burner, using rib loin. It was amazingly delicious! This is a place where you'll want to tell others about the great service you experienced. I highly recommend "Tokachi Izakaya Isshin" for its great value!

It's lunch time and I ended up at this restaurant after being turned away from my original choice due to the year-end rush. I had been following this place based on the reviews of a fellow reviewer. The lunch menu seems to focus on cost-effective Zangi, but I opted for the pork bowl. The pork bowl came with cabbage salad, miso soup with seaweed, and a separate dish of sauce, although the pork bowl itself was already generously coated in a thick sauce. The pork was thinly sliced and flavorful, the rice was soft, and the miso soup had a strong bonito flavor. I enjoyed my meal leisurely at the counter.

Drinking for 90 minutes for 390 yen, this was our fifth stop of the day. Except for the first place, we hadn't eaten anything delicious, so this place was a welcome find. We decided to go for the all-you-can-drink option since it was only 390 yen for 90 minutes. However, there was a 500 yen table charge and a requirement to order at least two dishes. The table charge included items like a hot spring egg, tempura, and dipping sauce. The food was refreshing and tasty, featuring dishes like long yam, fried burdock slices, cold tofu, yakitori, and sushi using tender Tokachi beef. The seared beef sushi, normally priced at 1280 yen, was a steal at 500 yen. It was seared to perfection, tender, and free of any unpleasant odor. The freshness and generous portions at such reasonable prices made this place stand out. It's recommended to check with your group about the two-dish requirement before ordering, but the bright atmosphere and delicious food make this a place worth revisiting. Thank you for the meal! (^^)