[First Visit on May 13, 2022] I had been invited by a junior colleague at work to go drinking with another colleague once Yocchi's work settled down, and since now is a relatively slow time at work after the pandemic, we decided to visit the restaurant "Ponpoko Tanuki's Hidden House," which was highly praised by the junior colleague for its affordable prices and generous sashimi servings. I only took two photos during my visit, so I'm writing this review as a reminder for my next visit. I had asked the junior colleague who suggested the restaurant to make a reservation the day before our visit, and we reserved an 8-piece sashimi platter (2,500 yen) and the simmered tripe that I wanted to try. We arrived at the restaurant almost exactly at the reserved time of 6:45 PM and were shown to a raised seating area. We ordered the two-hour all-you-can-drink option with draft beer, a recommended assorted tempura of mountain vegetables by the manager, marinated squid, and a salad with what I believe was low-temperature cooked beef tongue. In addition to the 8-piece sashimi platter, we were also served marinated tuna as a bonus, as mentioned in the reviews and by the junior colleague. The appetizer potato salad and simmered tripe had a curry aroma, suggesting the use of spices like cumin as a hidden flavor. The sashimi, which the restaurant boasts about, had fatty fish with rich flavors, and each one was deliciously tender. The service provided by the manager and staff was excellent, and the food was delicious, leaving nothing to be desired. The bill came out to a little over 4,000 yen per person. This restaurant is a perfect example of a popular izakaya and is definitely worth revisiting. (^-^) #Shiroishi Ward Gourmet #Subway Shiroishi Gourmet #Shiroishi Ward Izakaya #Popular Izakaya #Affordable and Delicious Restaurant #Ponpoko Tanuki's Hidden House #Yummy Yummy

I went to Ponpoko again and ate until my stomach was full! The sashimi platter is a must-have, with a great cost performance at 1500 yen for such a generous portion. The mix of lean and fatty tuna, along with seasonal items, keeps it interesting. I had the regular portion all to myself, and the addition of beef stew in a bread bowl was a pleasant surprise. I quickly finished the stew as well. The Catalana plate, which I've been enjoying lately, was also included, offering a satisfyingly sweet treat. Overall, it was a delightful and satisfying experience at Ponpoko!

I came here with two friends in a taxi at 6:00 PM. I think we made a reservation under the president's name, but I'm not sure. We had a variety of food and drinks, including an impressive sashimi platter, beef liver, and complimentary lean meat pickles. We ate until we were full and left feeling a bit tipsy. I don't remember paying the bill.

I visited "Ponpoko Tanuki no Kakureya" on June 23rd for the first time. It is a must-reserve restaurant, so it is recommended to make a reservation in advance. We also ordered the "Tuna Nakaochi" which is said to be unavailable due to procurement reasons. We had a reservation for 5 family members at 8:15 pm. When we arrived 10 minutes early, there was already a waitlist of about 20 people for those with reservations. We ordered the first round, which included all-you-can-drink beer (90 minutes) for 1628 yen. The first drinks were 4 draft beers and 1 oolong highball. The oolong highball with less ice was well received by my family. However, ordering drinks for the all-you-can-drink option was a bit tricky as the staff was hard to flag down. The recommended menu board arrived with small text that was hard to read. We were informed that due to the full house, ordering midway might not be possible. The "Tuna Nakaochi" that we had reserved in advance was available. We then proceeded to order various dishes, including live shrimp, octopus tempura, pork belly skewers, salted hormone skewers, beef liver sashimi, and more. The highlight of the meal was the "Tuna Nakaochi", a rare part of the tuna that was a unique experience to eat. We also had a huge katsuobushi onigiri and other dishes like summer vegetable tempura, bagna cauda, beef tendon stew, and more. After 90 minutes, we requested the final drink order and asked for the bill after 120 minutes, which came to 23133 yen. Overall, it was a great dining experience, but the drink orders were a bit challenging due to the crowded restaurant.

Three years ago, a friend who passed away found this shop. At that time, it was still located near East Sapporo. To commemorate him, I decided to visit this place. We agreed to meet at the shop at 5:30 pm when it opens. When I entered the shop on time, a man who seemed to be in charge was on the phone with someone who would start working as a part-timer next week. Despite other staff members being in the kitchen, no one guided me to my seat. Finally, when I was seated, my friend was already there in a spot that was not visible from the entrance. It would have been better if I had sat down earlier. One person was running late, so I ordered some appetizers that could be served at room temperature. Looking back, that was a mistake. The shop quickly became crowded, and just before the last person arrived, a large group came in. As a result, the sashimi platter arrived at the very end, and the highball I ordered for the toast when the last person arrived was forgotten. Well, it all turned into a funny story in the end, thanks to the cozy atmosphere of the shop. If I ever go back, I'll definitely start with the sashimi platter! Haha!

I took an acquaintance here. It's a hidden gem as the name suggests. Even late at night, it's bustling. The assorted sashimi was fresh and generous. It was a light meal, but I want to come back to try other dishes next time.

【Taste】Very delicious! 【Appearance】Mountains of food 【Atmosphere】Local izakaya vibe 【Cost performance】Amazing The sashimi platter with 6 kinds of fish on the first picture is only 1500 yen! Despite the surprisingly low price, the taste is amazing. The fatty tuna is so delicious that it might cause indigestion. The crab is also very cheap, around 1700 yen for a whole one. The marinated tuna served as a complimentary dish is also very tasty! You can easily reach the restaurant by train from Sapporo, so I definitely want to visit again next time I'm in the Sapporo area♪

Arrived at 6:00 pm on a regular day. Reservation for 2 people confirmed. The place was almost full due to reservations, showing that it is still popular. It has been a year since my last visit, and I felt like quite some time had passed. It's the last izakaya visit of 2022! Greeted the chef from the counter. There were 2 people in the kitchen and 2 in the hall. The background music was recent hardcore J-rock. Most menu prices remained the same, with Black Label at 299 yen and Highball at 200 yen! (excluding tax) It's impressive to see this pricing in the current situation. The complimentary macaroni salad was a bit meager, but the marinated tuna served later made up for it. The food we ordered included: - Liver sashimi (680 yen) cooked at low temperature, seemed thicker than last time. - Tataki (680 yen) x2, slightly lacking in firmness but still delicious. - Fried oysters (580 yen) 5 pieces, small but crispy. - Recommended sashimi platter (1500 yen) with medium fatty tuna, salmon, scallop, octopus, striped jack, octopus, and soy sauce. There were actually 7 types, did the chef give us a bonus again? The scallop was a bit watery, but the rest were fresh and delicious! - Pork skewers (350 yen) I was already quite full, but I remembered I had never tried these skewers with sauce before. They were sweet but light, and the meat was tender! Overall, I was quite satisfied with the delicious food. We decided not to order a sashimi platter next time as we couldn't finish all the dishes (laughs). Highly recommended for others! The bill came to 5500 yen per person this time. I will make sure not to wait too long before my next visit!

I was surprised to find such a wonderful izakaya near Shiroishi Station in Sapporo for 5,114 yen. First of all, I was amazed by the variety of the menu. The medium fatty tuna was delicious and it had been a while since I had such good quality. The shirako tempura was also tasty and went well with the sake. The service from the chef was also a nice touch.

It was crowded. The place was packed with customers, making it a bit tight inside. The chuck flap is enjoyable. It's fun to scoop out the chuck flap between the bones with a spoon. There are pieces of tuna on top of the chuck flap. It's more about the presentation than the taste. The sashimi assortment is packed on the plate. The freshness is good and delicious. They also provided marinated tuna as a service. Ate too much raw food. The service was good and I had a pleasant time. There is a 2-hour time limit, which was just right. I would like to visit this restaurant again if I have the chance.

A sashimi platter of 6 pieces for 1500 yen is an overwhelming amount that you can't finish, with high-quality fish! The shochu highball is the strongest I've ever had, not skimping on the alcohol! However, all seats allow smoking, so non-smokers should be cautious about the tobacco smell. This restaurant was featured on TBS's "Sekkaku Gourmet" and is located near Shiroishi Station, a bit away from central Sapporo. I made a reservation and visited on a Saturday night, finding the place packed. Despite the COVID-19 measures like acrylic dividers, the smoke from smoking patrons lingers in the air. The sashimi platter was so generous that I doubted if I could finish it, reminiscent of a guesthouse in Boso I stayed at. The quality of the fish was outstanding, especially the tuna. The live shrimp dish was a surprise, with the shrimp still moving on the plate. The chicken meatball skewers were delicious, with a hint of spices. The pumpkin cream gratin was unique, served in a pumpkin-shaped dish with a strong cheese flavor. Initially, I felt the seasoning was lacking, but as I ate, the natural sweetness and umami of the pumpkin shone through, making it quite tasty.

On the day, around 8:30 pm, I tried to get a reservation or call, but it seemed very crowded. However, they managed to squeeze in a seat for me. I felt grateful. In the tatami room, I had to take off my shoes and put them in plastic bags to manage on my own. They offered a 90-minute all-you-can-drink deal without beer, with a rule of ordering two dishes per person. We started with a toast with green tea highball. I ordered macaroni salad as an appetizer, and they served tuna sashimi for free. The sashimi platter included six types: tuna, white fish, kawahagi liver, shimesaba, flounder, and scallop. I also had Ainu negi tempura, beef tongue sashimi cooked at low temperature, grilled gindara with a fluffy texture, fresh wasabi leaves with a slightly tough fiber, and crunchy namako vinegar. Each dish had a good portion size and the sashimi was fresh and delicious. Despite the crowded restaurant, the drink orders were slow. They started serving the green tea highball in a pitcher, which was helpful.

I made a phone reservation at 20:10 and visited the restaurant. It was crowded on Saturday night, but I managed to get a table in a raised tatami area. I ordered a drink-all-you-can plan without beer and various foods such as sashimi platter, garlic tempura, beef tongue sashimi, leaf wasabi, grilled silver whiting, and raw sea cucumber vinegar. The owner, who is also a player at the counter, came over occasionally and entertained us with tuna cuts and service talks, so we never got bored. The sashimi platter and garlic tempura were all beautifully presented and delicious, keeping us busy eating. I'm so glad to have such a great izakaya right in front of my house! Thanks to them, tonight was another fantastic night♪

We decided to talk about work over drinks at an izakaya. It was a noisy, old-fashioned place with a Showa-era vibe. We managed to secure a table for two with a last-minute reservation. The seat we were guided to was at the counter towards the back. Like a sunken kotatsu, we had to take off our shoes at the counter, which was a hassle, but we put our shoes in plastic bags and brought them to our seats. It was difficult to move around, even to go to the restroom, but all the customers seemed to be aware of this. We opted for a drink-all-you-can plan, including beer. We started with a draft beer for our first order. For food, we ordered a sashimi platter, throat-cut sashimi, low-temperature cooked beef liver, and tachipon, among other dishes. We also received a complimentary marinated tuna dish. This place is popular among locals and is always packed with satisfied customers, being the only thriving izakaya near the Shiroishi subway station. The owner of this izakaya provides excellent service and was recommended by a nearby restaurant owner who seems to have enjoyed the visit. In the kitchen, there are skilled players from famous izakayas and the son of a long-standing soba restaurant owner honing their skills. The owner's brother even owns a seafood restaurant called "Umizakura." The culinary industry is surprisingly small yet vast with various connections.

A friend recommended me to stop by this hospital nearby on my way back. They said it's crowded, so I arrived a bit early. It seemed like they weren't open yet, but people were going in... Just to be sure, I called from outside to ask what time they open. They said 5:30, but since there were already customers, they let me in. So I went in right away! It was my first time there, and the inside of the restaurant was spacious. I sat at the end of the counter and started with a beer. It was listed as 290 yen outside, but the menu showed 380 yen. Since they let me in early, I thought it was fine and ordered it. For snacks, I chose tuna sashimi and salad. The salad was a Camembert cheese salad. The menu had so many options, it was hard to decide. I also decided to order edamame. As I leisurely waited for my snacks, cold beer and macaroni salad arrived as a complimentary dish. I waited for my snacks to arrive. Then, the marinated tuna arrived. At first, I thought this was the tuna sashimi. I was surprised to learn that the sashimi was marinated here. I happily ate it. Then the salad arrived. Hmm... Is this a lot? There's a whole case of Camembert cheese in here. Suddenly, I felt worried as a light eater. I leisurely ate the edamame, but I realized I needed to tackle the salad. It had a lot of greens, so I thought I should push myself. Just when I thought I could see the end of the salad, they brought me the tuna! Oh, that marinated tuna was part of the complimentary dish or service... The tables have turned! I focused on finishing the salad. I ordered another beer, but I was worried if I could finish all the salad with the beer. When I was close to finishing the salad, the staff said, "I grilled some fatty tuna, try it!" Another service! The friendly staff asked me why I came here, and I said I heard great things about this place online. They smiled and said, "Ah, it's all online now, right?" I must have had an awkward smile because I was worried if I could finish everything. I thought they might bring out more if I stayed longer. But I couldn't handle it. I managed to finish the fatty tuna quickly. It was delicious! In the end, I couldn't finish all the salad. That was it for today. The staff kindly saw me off, and my solo dining experience for today ended. Next time, I should ask about the portion size and finish eating before they bring out any more service. That's what I feel like I should do.

Super large serving of medium fatty tuna!! When I tried to order more medium fatty tuna and swordfish, I was told to stop haha. It seems like the medium fatty tuna is limited in quantity, so lucky to have ordered it! The meat around the bones was also scrumptious, and we finished it all cleanly! The chef praised us for finishing it all, and even gave us an extra serving of tuna as a bonus, and on our way out, we received some tuna skin as well haha. The chef is very friendly and generous with his service, no wonder this place is popular.

This restaurant was also found through a search on Tabelog, so I think it's a place frequented by locals. Access is a bit away from the city center but convenient as it is near a subway station. The exterior is a typical izakaya style. The interior is also a typical izakaya style, with a spacious area and both table and tatami seating. The service was good, with attentive staff. The food was a bit on the strong side, but the concept of the restaurant is to enjoy local ingredients in a hearty way, catering to locals. On the day of the visit, we had Ishikari hot pot at the request of my companion. It seems that even locals nowadays don't eat it much, but the chef included not only salmon but also hairy crabs, making it a rich and delicious hot pot. We also had plenty of boiled crab, scallops, grilled oysters, and dried kinki fish. The scallops and oysters were fresh, and the kinki fish had a good flavor. We were supposed to have octopus sashimi, shirako, and fried food afterwards, but we were too full and had to cancel. I'm sorry, chef, we couldn't eat all the Ishikari hot pot. We didn't drink alcohol, but I think 6000 yen per person including tax is reasonable. If I go to Hokkaido again, I definitely want to revisit this restaurant. To my followers, this is a must-visit restaurant when you go to Sapporo. Thank you for the meal. Gassho♪ Singing together♪ Gassho♪ o((〃∇〃o))((o〃∇))o♪

Ponpoko Tanuki's Hideaway I'm so thirsty~❤️❤️❤️❤️Beer❤️Beer❤️Beer❤️Ponpoko Tanuki is a very popular restaurant, so we often get turned away because it's full. Many popular restaurants in Shiraiishi are closed on Sundays, so it's hard to get in. After being turned away from two places, I decided to try calling another place, and luckily they had one seat available~❤️❤️❤️ Attention everyone~❤️The parking location for Ponpoko has changed~❤️All-you-can-drink for ¥1,480...?Potato salad for ¥?Recommended sashimi platter for ¥1,500❤️Lu Rou Fan for ¥680Chicken and cheese roll fry for ¥580Lotus root and pork sandwich fry for ¥580Wasabi leaf soy sauce pickles for ¥580Special Zangi for ¥480Conger eel tempura for ¥880Fried squid legs for ¥580Marinated tuna (service)Past pics bonus❤️Tuna chu-toro for ¥980 Anyway, if you come to Ponpoko Tanuki, you must try the sashimi platter❤️❤️❤️This day, we had chu-toro, yellowtail, squid, shrimp, salmon, and flounder. Personally, it was a big hit today❤️Chu-toro~❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️It was really delicious❤️And it's so cheap, right? Especially the tuna and chu-toro, they are several times more delicious than your average izakaya, but at this price~❤️For sashimi lovers and sake drinkers❤️I highly recommend it~❤️I ordered the Lu Rou Fan, but my companions ended up ordering a bunch of fried foods~❤️(laughs)Well, fried food is perfect for a party❤️I'm completely satisfied today too❤️❤️❤️Thank you for the meal❤️❤️❤️

Ordered chicken skewers and assorted sashimi platter for 1500 yen, with 1 beer and 4 highballs. The sashimi platter was incredibly luxurious and delicious, exceeding all expectations. The master of the restaurant even approached me and recommended it. The quality and quantity were outstanding for the price. It was a satisfying dining experience. The sashimi included chu-toro, aburi, karei, salmon, tai, and shimesaba. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. It was truly a fantastic meal. Thank you very much.

An old friend came to visit and we had a drink together. There was no choice but to go to Ponpoko near my home. I have been relying on this izakaya since it was on Yukemichi Street, so I have many memories here. The boss has been here for about 15 years since moving. It's great to see that this place is still thriving. I had a highball for my drink, excluding beer. The macaroni salad was nothing special. The tuna sashimi was okay, with small pieces of cod. The freshness was good, but I wish they had boiled it for a shorter time. I expect more adventurous cooking from "Ponpoko". The sashimi platter with 6 varieties was impressively large. The salmon was average, but the mackerel, octopus, and horse mackerel were exceptional. That's the true essence of Ponpoko! The beef liver sashimi seemed to be cooked at a slightly higher temperature despite low-temperature cooking. As we enjoyed warm sake, the conversation with my friend flowed. We ended the meal with tripe stew, but the cumin miso flavor was a bit mismatched. Talking to the master here again after a long time, I felt reassured by his unwavering attitude. I look forward to coming back with my friend.

Arrived at the restaurant at 6 pm on a national holiday. Reservation for 2 people already made. This time, the restaurant was not full, with only about 30% of the seats taken. Perhaps because the next day is a weekday. It has been a year and a half since my last visit. The background music was strangely playing YOASOBI's song "Tabun" on endless repeat... How much do they love this song! (laughs) It finally changed after 2 and a half hours. There was a sign at the entrance advertising draft beer for 319 yen! It seems like it's not available every day. My companion wanted to drink sake, so this time we ordered drinks separately instead of opting for the all-you-can-drink option. The appetizer was a salad with spicy cod roe. Later, we were served marinated salmon as a bonus. It was my first time trying it, and it was rich and delicious! The food we ordered included: - Squid sashimi with grated radish (580 yen) - Tachipon (680 yen) - Tuna nigiri (680 yen) Three pieces each, and the fatty tuna melted in my mouth! The lean tuna was also tender! - Assorted mushroom tempura for autumn (680 yen) It was slightly cold as it wasn't freshly fried. It included shimeji, eringi, and maitake mushrooms. - Recommended sashimi platter with 5 types (1500 yen) A sashimi platter that they didn't usually have. It included tuna, salmon, yellowtail, saury, and white fish, with 2 types of tuna and 3 types of salmon, making it a generous portion! And they were all delicious! The brand salmon "Ohho" that the chef recommended was not too fatty and very tasty! The solo diner next to me also ordered it but left some behind... what a waste. - Liver sashimi style (680 yen) It was topped with garlic, sesame, and green onions, and eaten with sesame oil. It was thinly sliced, but it couldn't compare to the "shigi" series. Once again, I was satisfied with the delicious food. The service was starting to feel like the good old days. The bill came out to 5,500 yen per person. I will definitely come back!