◼️At Toragin, we had a variety of skewers including pork skewers, chicken gizzards, tsukune, chicken soft bone, shiso rolls, and new ginger rolls. The pork skewers were thick and delicious, while the chicken soft bone had a lot of meat on them. The shiso rolls and new ginger rolls were also very tasty. However, the tsukune was a bit burnt for my liking. Overall, the quail skewers were incredibly delicious. The restaurant was popular and crowded, with many regular customers. The atmosphere was a bit hot inside, even though there was air conditioning in the tatami room. After enjoying our meal, we headed to our next destination for more drinks. It was a fun night out in Hiragishi, where I haven't been for 25 years. I have been visiting my hometown since yesterday, where I had to bring a portable air conditioner because there is no air conditioning at my parents' house. Surprisingly, the weather here is cool and pleasant, with a nice sea breeze coming in. It's a stark contrast to the hot weather in other parts of Hokkaido. I am enjoying the cool weather and the relaxing atmosphere here in the northern part of the island.

The chicken and pork are extremely delicious. The size and taste are perfect. I also like the spicy tofu skewers. I have been coming here many times, and the taste has not changed. The service is good and the atmosphere is comfortable. On the table, there are disposable chopsticks, salt, pepper, soy sauce, sansho pepper, toothpicks, mustard, tissues, shichimi spice, and a skewer holder. You will also receive a wet towel when you are seated.

I went to the branch of Torigin in Hiragishi yesterday, which has its main store in Atsubetsu. Everything I ate was delicious. The salt is good, but the sauce is the best. It's also delicious to sprinkle some sansho pepper on the sauce for a flavor change. The must-try items are the chicken breast meat, heart, and chicken skin. It's not cheap, but if you want to eat delicious grilled chicken, this is the place to go.

Visit date 1st October 2021 Emergency declaration lifted! It's been a while since I had yakitori and beer♪ Takeout tends to get cold, so I really wanted to eat it hot. Since Torigin is a super popular restaurant, reservations are a must. Managed to secure 2 seats. It's been a while since I enjoyed the atmosphere. Delicious yakitori and beer. Starting off with a beer. First order: Tori-sei, liver, meatball, tongue, shiso roll. Second order: Fried chicken, garlic chicken, liver, chicken thigh. Third order: Pork backfat, liver. Finally, salmon and bonito rice ball. Ate, drank, and had a good time (laughs). Can't remember eating the rice ball while drunk (laughs). But seriously, the yakitori here is the best. The chef is as wonderful as ever. Not too quiet, not too pushy (laughs). Just right. Had a fun time today after a long time! Upgraded rating. Thank you for the meal!

The atmosphere of the restaurant where regular customers gather is filled with the excitement of watching a Fighters game on TV. The various skewers served from the sizzling grill have a nostalgic taste. The new young master manages the place, but it remains familiar to regulars who can enjoy their drinks in comfort at this adult drinking spot. The red lantern and dark blue curtain at the entrance promise to continue soothing this town. Starting with a draft beer, I take a sip and enjoy the Showa-style pickles. I then try the skewers with a charcoal aroma and switch to a highball. - Pork skewers (2 pieces) ¥380 - Yagen cartilage (2 pieces) ¥380 - Beef tongue skewers (2 pieces) ¥660 - Chicken wings (2 pieces) ¥340 - Thick fried tofu ¥180 - Fried tofu with natto ¥480 - Moro cucumber ¥350 - Appetizer: pickles. I arrived a bit late, so some popular skewers were sold out, but that was understandable. The homely and warm service makes it a comfortable place to be. It's a popular spot, so expect crowds. If you can get in, it's worth visiting regularly for the tasty food. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Visited on September 18, 2020. Came to a delicious yakitori restaurant. I had been to the main store before and the food was so delicious that I couldn't forget it (laughs). The owner of this restaurant learned how to grill yakitori at Toragin Honten in Atsubetsu, Sapporo, and worked as a taxi driver to earn a living while continuing his training at a yakitori restaurant every other day for 4 years. When he opened his own restaurant, he asked for permission to use the name of his training place and added the title of "branch" to it. This humble attitude is admirable. The second generation is now in charge, and when we visited, the second generation was at the grill. The restaurant was lively and packed. With such delicious food at such affordable prices, it's no wonder they're so busy (laughs). It seems like they have a lot of regular customers, so newcomers like us might feel a bit out of place. However, when taking our order or repeating it, they called us by name like, "[Name], we've added another draft beer for you!" or "[Name]! You've ordered more [dish]!" It was really nice and made us feel welcome. Whether it's a lesson from the previous owner or hospitality from the second generation, I don't know, but it was very pleasant. I will definitely visit again. As for the yakitori itself, everything was delicious (laughs). You'll have to try it yourself to see how good it is. Thank you for the meal.

Visited in the late hours of December (2019) end, around 10:00 PM when there were few customers. It felt quite fresh as I usually visit during opening hours. It was a cold day, so I ordered hot sake first. At first, the landlady poured it into the small cup for me. I usually prefer pouring my own drinks, but I was happy to have the landlady pour it for me this time (to not inconvenience her and because I wanted to drink at my own pace). The appetizer was the usual cucumber pickles. I sprinkled some spice on it and enjoyed it with a toothpick. I ordered grilled chicken breast, green peppers, meatballs, and two skewers of chicken thigh. I asked for the green peppers and meatballs to be served at the same time. The chicken breast was thick and simply seasoned, exactly as expected. The meatballs and green peppers arrived together. I placed the meatballs on the green peppers and ate them. The green peppers were delicious even raw, but grilled, they were sweeter and tastier. The main event, the chicken thigh, arrived. Oh my, it was so delicious. I had eaten and drank a fair amount before coming here, so I managed with just two skewers of chicken thigh. I also added a beer and grilled minced chicken with sauce. I placed the minced chicken on the green peppers as well. Wow, this was also incredibly delicious. Spent a relaxing hour enjoying delicious grilled chicken. Exchanged some end-of-year greetings and left the restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

After several years, I decided to visit this place again. It's the season for delicious hot sake, so I wanted to enjoy the famous yakitori at the counter. I was worried about not having a reservation, but there were about 20% of seats available and I was able to enter smoothly. At the counter, white flakes were floating around. Yes, it's charcoal ash. It tells the deliciousness of charcoal fire, which is the first condition. The pork skewers and tsukune had a perfect thickness and depth in the sauce, not too strong or too weak, and the flavor made me think of a secret recipe. The chicken skewers were firm and juicy, allowing you to enjoy the meat juice inside, so if you like juicy food, be sure to order them. The tsukune had a chewy texture, so it's a tough choice between sauce and salt. The customers that day were mostly couples at the counter. It's proof that this place can be enjoyed as a date spot.

My Instagram follower often posts pictures that make me crave food. So, I decided to visit my favorite izakaya for a solo pre-party before a banquet at 7:00 PM. I started with a highball, probably using Black Nikka Clear. The usual appetizer with cabbage, cucumber, and carrot pickles served with toothpicks. I sprinkled some shichimi spice on them, which enhanced the flavor and appearance. I ordered two skewers of "umai" with sauce, which is made from lean pork meat without fat, resulting in a tender and flavorful taste without any porky smell. The onions were crunchy and added a nice texture. I also tried two skewers of "torininn" with salt, which had a strong garlic flavor. I switched to coffee shochu at this point, as I realized it goes well with yakitori. I added a skewer of pork loin and shishito pepper roll. The pork loin had a good amount of meat, and the shishito pepper roll was meticulously made with a leek in the middle. The yakitori here is always delicious and the service is warm and friendly. I wish I could visit more often than just once a month. Thank you for the meal.

Sapporo City, Toyohira Ward, Higashi 4-jo 3-chome. Along the road between Higashi 3-chome and 4-chome in Higashi. The road is currently sparsely populated with restaurants, but it used to be crowded with drinking establishments. I heard this story from a talkative drunk man at a pub. I entered as soon as the place opened. There were already 2 or 3 regular customers. They had a bottle of coffee shochu. Maybe I should get a bottle too. No, I'll wait until I become a regular customer coming once a week. I ordered a hot sake, Chitose Tsuru, a local sake from Sapporo. The owner poured me my first cup. The appetizer was always pickled vegetables. Cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, etc. A little spicy and eaten with toothpicks. I wanted to try "torinin," my favorite "umai" made from pork fat, "tofu" loved by a regular customer I follow on Instagram, and I hesitated between "tsukune" and another favorite "nikudango," so I ordered each with salt. Oh no! I accidentally ordered "umai" with salt! I was planning to have it with sauce this time! Oh well, can't be helped. Let's order another one. The first time trying "torinin" and "tofu" skewers. The "torinin" has a strong garlic flavor. This dish is a hit! Delicious! The tofu is seared on the surface, but it only resembles tofu, with fish paste as the base. I think there's tofu in it too. "Umai" is as delicious as ever. I wanted to try the sauce this time, so I added an order for sauce. But, but, the sauce was already sold out. It was quite limited that day. Maybe it was ordered by reserved customers. Next time, I'll definitely try the sauce with "umai." Is the "nikudango" made from pork? And is the "tsukune" made from chicken? I didn't confirm, so I don't know for sure. But both are delicious. It's just a casual drink, so this is enough for today. "Umai" is good, but this place also has skewer menu items with unique names. There's also "chokkara" and "yukibee." I'll try them next time. The yakitori here is just so delicious. It seems like I'll be visiting more often. I should definitely get a bottle too. Thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since my last visit~ The proprietress looks healthy, which is great. Three of us visited and were seated in a private room. Even though it was only 6:00, the family next to us was in the middle of a lively banquet. The restaurant was almost full. It's definitely a popular spot! We ordered for the first time in a while. The tongue dish came out first! The seasoning was exquisite! Well done, chef! The following dishes were all delicious! Personally, I don't think there's a place that can surpass this one! Haha.

Located along Yonesato Yukidoori in Higashi 4-jo, 3-chome, Sapporo City. It is close to the Toho Line Toyohira Koen Station and about a 10-minute walk from the Higashi Station on the Namboku Line. It had been almost a year since my last visit. I had tried to visit twice without a reservation, but it was full both times. This time, I arrived just before 8:00 pm and managed to get in as some customers were leaving. Luckily, I made it. I had been seeing a lot of posts about the food at this restaurant from my Instagram followers, and my curiosity had been growing day by day. I started with a lemon sour, which I don't usually drink, but I had been having highballs and beer before coming here. I ordered the shishito pepper rolls and morokyu, which I had been craving. I also tried the meatballs and chicken liver. I wanted to try the "umai" pork skewers and tofu skewers, but unfortunately, they were sold out. The shishito pepper rolls were beautifully presented, with layers of meat, green onion, and meat carefully wrapped around the peppers. The pork had just the right amount of fat, making it juicy and satisfying to eat. The seasoning was perfect with a hint of pepper. Each skewer seemed to have been carefully prepared. The morokyu also looked great, with miso paste sandwiched between fresh cucumbers. It's a showcase of the izakaya's skills. During my previous visit, I had tried the tsukune, so this time I went for the meatballs. They were plump and delicious. I switched to hot sake and added pork skewers and chicken wings. Yakitori goes well with highballs, beer, shochu, but it pairs especially well with hot sake. The customer next to me was having a pork bowl-like dish, which looked incredibly delicious. They offer various yakitori bowls here, and I might try one next time. I enjoyed my meal and drinks slowly and carefully, finishing in just under an hour. Thank you for the meal.

Regular customers and fully booked! As others have mentioned, it's essential to call ahead before visiting! When ordering, they call you by name like "Mr./Ms. ○○" instead of table number, which is very pleasant and welcoming (^^) I will definitely go back!

I haven't been able to go recently, but it was still amazing. I love the taste, of course, but I also love the atmosphere.

I have been a regular customer since I was young.

This is my favorite yakitori restaurant.

Sapporo City, near the Keitosu-dori in Hiragishi 4-jo 3-chome. It's close to the izakaya I always go to (which is in Hiragishi 3-jo 6-chome), about a 10-minute walk from the Hiragishi subway station. I've been curious about this restaurant for a while, as I follow someone on Tabelog who is a regular here and their reviews made me want to visit. Finally, I made my first visit. I tried calling to make a reservation but couldn't get through (maybe it's busy?), so I took a chance and arrived a little before 7:00 pm. Luckily, there were seats available at the counter. Phew. I started with some hot sake, 2 servings of Chitosetsuru, but they seem to have some hidden gems too. The menu is full of things I want to try, but since it was my first visit, I stuck to the classics. I ordered green peppers (for some reason, I called this first), pork skewers, chicken tail, liver, and tsukune. There was also something on the menu called "umai". It caught my eye, so I ordered that too. I left the flavors up to them. There were a few items on the menu that I didn't recognize just by name. It's so much fun to have these kinds of menus (is this some sort of secret code in the yakitori world that I'm not aware of?). There are also various side dishes, and you can even have the yakitori served over rice in a bowl. All at very reasonable prices. The atmosphere inside is very cozy, almost like a place where regulars gather. There were two small parties having a good time at the counter, probably locals coming after work. This day (3/23) was the final open game at the Sapporo Dome. The Nippon-Ham Fighters vs. Yakult Swallows game was being broadcast inside the restaurant. I observed the place while sipping on sake. It's a very relaxing space. The pickled vegetables served as an appetizer are probably homemade. I liked that they were skewered, so I ate them with the skewer. The pork skewers arrived. Salt. They were not too thick, just the right thickness for me. The sweetness of the green onions combined well with the flavor. The chicken tail and tsukune arrived. Both were salted. The chicken was firm and each bite was full of flavor. The tsukune was half eaten as is, and the rest was eaten with the green peppers that arrived later. Delicious. They matched well. The tsukune and green peppers were a perfect match. The way the green peppers were cooked was superb. The husband and what I assume to be his son were behind the grill. The son was mainly cooking, but the husband occasionally gave advice or helped out. Perhaps it's a succession period. The "umai" dish arrived. Salted. It was indeed delicious. I asked and found out that it was made from removing the fatty parts of pork. It had a good texture, and the flavor came out more with each bite. I ordered a highball. Probably Suntory Kakubin. By that time, the liver also arrived. This one was in sauce. The liver had a slight chewiness and was delicious. The sauce was to my liking as well. I enjoyed every dish (this time I only had skewers) very much. There are still many dishes I want to try. In other words, there are still many joys to look forward to. (laughs) The quiet husband, but I had a little chat with him at the time of payment. He was very friendly and kind. The wife even walked me to the entrance and said some thoughtful words. It's easy to see why this place is popular. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I visited a restaurant in March 2018 that I had been to several times years ago. It had been a while since I last went, but the food was still delicious. A young person, possibly the son, was doing the grilling. The restaurant is called Toragin, located at 4-3-19 Hiragishi 4-jo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo. The phone number is 011-813-4303. They are open from around 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and their closing day is unknown. They have parking space for one car. The restaurant has about 6 counter seats and 2 sunken tables.

I went to watch a baseball game at the Sapporo Dome and then came to have a light drink after a game where the team was completely dominated. The food I always eat is the same, so the pictures don't change much. But I always enjoy it and find it delicious. I made a reservation with the owner (who is a friend) before visiting. The order is left to the owner. We had pork skewers, chicken skin, liver, meatball, bacon, quail eggs, and more. It's always delicious. The atmosphere is lively and fun with regular customers.

The other day was my master's birthday! On each other's birthdays, we always go out to eat something delicious that we don't usually have, so when I asked my master what he wanted to eat, he immediately replied, "Yakitori from Torigin!" We went there for the first time last year, and let me tell you, the yakitori at Torisei is unbelievably delicious! We were both surprised at how different it was compared to other yakitori places. We made a reservation about a week in advance and went there. The "Torisei (salt)" yakitori was perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper, and incredibly tender! The chef said he didn't do anything special, but it's definitely a work of art! The "Liver (salt)" had no unpleasant liver smell or toughness. It felt fresh. I usually don't like liver, so I order it with sauce, but the salt version here was also excellent. The "Gizzard (salt)" had a juicy texture and wasn't too dry like other places. It had a nice chewy texture without being too tough. The "Lamb skewer (salt)" was tender, very juicy, and had a nice hint of lamb flavor. It's a bit pricey at 500 yen for two skewers, but definitely worth it. The "Soft bone (salt)" had a generous amount of chicken meat attached to the bone. It was juicy and had a nice crunchy texture to the bone. This is my number one soft bone dish! The "Pork loin (salt)" was surprisingly light and delicious. It's perfect for those who don't like fatty meat. The "Liver (sauce)" was delicious with the sauce as well. It wasn't too sweet or too salty, just perfect! The "Tofu skewer" was ordered towards the end when we were getting full from the meat. The tofu had a crispy coating that added a nice crunch. It was soft and fluffy inside, and very satisfying. I really liked it. The "Torisei (sauce)" had tender chicken with a secret sauce that wasn't too sweet or too salty. If you order rice, they will make a bowl with your favorite skewers, so many regulars order the Torisei (sauce) bowl! The chef generously pours the sauce over the rice in front of you, so we decided to try the bowl next time for sure! The "Onigiri (plum)" was nicely seasoned and fluffy. The appetizer was pickled radish and "Kyoho sour" drink. I usually don't like salty pickles, but this one was refreshing and tasty. You can order one skewer at a time, even though it may say 2 or 3 in the menu. They have a special menu item in winter called "Torimen" (somen noodles with yakitori) and "Oyster bacon" (oysters wrapped in bacon and grilled). I definitely want to try those! Both my master and I agreed that we want to come back in winter next time. The restaurant is a 5-minute walk from Toho Line Toyohira Park Station. We made a reservation for 20:30, and even though we were full from eating so much, the bill for my master's 4 drinks and my 1 drink, and all the food came out to only 6040 yen for the two of us. So delicious and yet so affordable! There was a 40 yen difference in the bill, and when I tried to pay with a 10,000 yen bill, they ended up giving us the change as a service! Such a classy and wonderful place! I was planning on going back because it was so good, and now I definitely will.