A local friend took me to this restaurant that requires a reservation to get in. It's a popular spot for after-work drinks on weekdays, almost always full. They offer all-you-can-drink with a la carte dishes. The all-you-can-drink option is reasonably priced, while the individual dishes are a bit on the expensive side, but the taste is good. Overall, it's a passable place.

The customer base was younger than I had expected, and the atmosphere inside the restaurant was lively. The staff were attentive and we had a very enjoyable meal. The complimentary sushi, fish dishes, appetizers, and grilled dishes were all delicious. The all-you-can-drink option was a great value. I especially loved the fried chicken and appreciated that they included extra skewers with the grilled chicken. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

The staff are wonderful, the interior is beautiful, and this izakaya never gets old no matter how many times you visit. I always look forward to the delicious seasonal ingredients. This time, the asparagus was incredibly tasty. The grilled leeks with liver are also amazing. A rare restaurant that attracts both locals and tourists.

When my senior quit his job, I invited him out to a nice restaurant to celebrate. It was my first time visiting this place, and I chose a private room for us. Even though it was a robatayaki restaurant, it had a clean and beautiful izakaya atmosphere. We started with sashimi and then ordered some grilled dishes, which turned out to be delicious. I realized that the grilled dishes were the highlight, so I'll definitely order more of those next time! Thank you for the meal!

I visited this restaurant feeling like eating both fish and meat, which is conveniently located near the station and hotel. I started with a beer while looking at the menu. The appetizer was sushi, which was a nice touch. I ordered sashimi of Japanese flounder, grilled shishamo (smelt) x2, assorted yakitori (5 skewers), umeshu (plum wine), and draft beer x2. The total bill, including tax, came to 4,810 yen. It's not cheap, but every dish was delicious. I especially enjoyed the flounder and yakitori. However, I couldn't order additional yakitori as it was only available in the set.

I visited this restaurant after a long time, and it was quite far away. It is a compact place with 5 table seats and a counter, but it feels open because of the open kitchen. We started with a toast with beer for the all-you-can-drink option. We had a sashimi platter, octopus tempura, avocado pickles, and yakitori. We also enjoyed a glass of sake with a coupon from Tabelog. It was a satisfying meal! Thank you for the delicious food!

When drinking around the area near Zha Station or between Odori and there, do you ever find yourself getting lost when looking for a place to eat? Just me? Well, I found this place here during one of those times. I liked it so much that I ended up going there about three times. But I didn't take many photos because I was already eating... I won't upload those. The food changes quite frequently, so you won't get tired of it, and it's well-prepared. Also, they put pickled plums in their plum sour, which is a nice touch for someone like me who loves plums. They have a variety of drinks as well.

Meow~! Everyone seems to have high ratings, huh~♪ This Totoron place also has good reviews. I went for drinks with a woman I met at a Italian restaurant lunch gathering. She turned out to be involved in various activities, especially promoting theta waves (Theta Healing), which is like healing through brain theta waves. Apparently, Totoron doesn't need to worry about emitting theta waves all the time. This restaurant is not cheap, but they seem to focus on sake. Sorry, I can't give a high rating. I had sashimi, chicken, and salad - all delicious. It's nice that they offer all-you-can-drink.

Two people sit at the counter and talk about work as usual. It's nice when someone comes over to chat. It's fun. It helps. There's a training center for "Flame" next door where you can drink cheaply, but I always end up coming to "Chako"... I think they said they were starting lunch last week? Or was it last month? I didn't take a photo today, but I'll try to write a review - the photo is of the lunch menu. Oh well, let's go check it out! (^^)

Today I went to the movies again. I used the senior discount system to watch a movie cheaply at Sapporo Cinema Frontier. Recently, I've been watching Disney's revival movies. The first one was "Aladdin". My daughter loved the animated version when she was a child. We still have the VHS video at home. Surprisingly, it was dubbed by a famous singer named Hashiguchi. This time, it's the live-action version with Will Smith as the Genie. He's a great actor. After the movie, I enjoyed a drink to cool down. I had the all-you-can-drink option for 1,280 yen and some appetizers for 380 yen. I know someone who doesn't like morokyu. The owner and chef served us a special appetizer platter with delicacies like salted fish roe and jellyfish. It was an impressive service. We also ordered a sashimi platter for two, which included black flounder, gizzard shad, sandfish, flathead, octopus, grouper, and marinated mackerel. The female waitress explained each item to us in a simple and friendly manner. The sushi was also good quality. We tried the horse mackerel fry, which was quite large. The potato fries from Kumaki Farm were delicious, as well as the rolled omelette with broth. The kitchen had a young male chef at the cutting board and two female chefs in the cooking area. The three female servers in the dining area worked together smoothly, with one of them even helping out in the kitchen. The food and atmosphere were both great. This restaurant is definitely worth visiting again when around Sapporo Station.

In the following week after December 2018, my wife and son will be returning from Obihiro. So, I might not be able to go out for drinks as freely as before, which is why I decided to visit "Kita no Robata Chako" restaurant. When I saw the illuminated sign, I thought the name might come from "charcoal (sumi) grilling" but in reality, it might be from "Chako's Coastal Story." The music playing inside the restaurant, all Southern All Stars songs, further reinforced this idea. Now, let's talk about "Chako's Coastal Story." Many of you may be familiar with this song, a story of two young people falling in love despite one of them having stomach cancer. The lyrics are so fitting for a medical drama theme song, especially lines like "close your eyes, open your heart." Due to certain circumstances, I will refrain from including "just kidding!! (lol)" in this review. Please understand, Mr. Naoki Hyakuta. Southern All Stars have many other great songs as well, like "When we look at each other, we can't speak honestly," a classic Southern hit. Of course, there's also the song inspired by the former left-back of the Japanese national team, "Tsunami." Lines like "I know I'm scared of Tsunami's loneliness" make you wonder if Tsunami Toshifumi is really that lonely. Just kidding!! (lol) Is it okay to include "just kidding!! (lol)" here too? This is not meant to mock Tsunami Toshifumi, please understand, Mr. Naoki Hyakuta. Another favorite song of chappytsum is "Even 24/7, I say I love you," another iconic Southern track. This song brought Mana Kana's sister's eccentric behavior to light. "Mana, biting her horn," just kidding!! (lol) This is not meant to mock Mikura Mana, please understand, Mr. Naoki Hyakuta. The appetizer... roasted duck. It's greasy but delicious. Do you like duck? Just kidding!! (lol) Oden... we ordered daikon radish, fish cake, and deep-fried tofu. The grilled flying fish broth is strong and flavorful. While some may prefer a lighter taste, chappytsum enjoys this bold flavor. The daikon radish is well-infused and tasty. The fish cake is large, and the deep-fried tofu is standard. Japan's number one croquette... it's huge! The restaurant claims it's their "back alley specialty, no seasoning needed." So, I'll try it without any sauce. The croquette has a hint of butter flavor. The filling is slightly loose, but it adds to the depth of flavor. It's really good. Hiro-chan's salted fried chicken... back when I was single, I used to eat Hiro-chan's salted fried chicken three times a week. So, when I saw it on the menu, I had to order it. It's freshly fried, and one bite... Wow, this is the real deal! It's so delicious that I can't stop eating! The female staff was also cute, so this is definitely a favorite spot for me.