I visited for the first time and the manager was very friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The signature menu item, the dumplings, had a chewy skin and juicy filling that was so delicious, you could eat as many as you want. It is recommended to eat them with vinegar and pepper. The variety of small side dishes provided is another reason why many solo customers visit. I would like to visit again.

I was drawn in by the sign of this restaurant and decided to visit for the first time. As indicated on the sign, their specialty is dumplings, so I ordered them right away. The unique thing about these dumplings is that they come pre-seasoned, so all you have to do is sprinkle some pepper on top. I tried them and found that the pepper flavor can easily become too strong, so you may need to adjust the amount of pepper you use. The other dishes were delicious and reasonably priced. The restaurant is conveniently located right next to the subway station, so it could be a good place for a drink after work.

On Sunday, I wandered around at Donichika... I got off at the Nanboku Line's "Minamihiragishi Station" and did some shopping at "Max Valu Boston Bake" and had a drink at "Choi", a popular dumpling and sake bar. This was my first time visiting this particular branch of Choi, even though I have been to their other locations before. When I arrived around 4 pm on a holiday, the restaurant was already open, even though their official opening time is 5 pm. I sat at the counter where a woman in her 20s was handling everything in the kitchen by herself. I started with a beer, a nicely poured "Sapporo Draft @550" with a beautiful foam. Since it's a dumpling and sake bar, I ordered the "Juicy Grilled Dumplings (5 pieces) @550". The dumplings arrived about 5 minutes after ordering. The staff recommended eating them with vinegar and pepper, and they were right. The filling was not as strongly seasoned as I expected, but the dumplings were delicious and chewy, although I prefer them a bit crispier. They also offer a variety of unique dumplings, but I went with the plain ones. I wish they were a bit cheaper, considering dumplings are a common food for the masses. They have a wide range of other dishes on the menu, including rice, so it's suitable for those who want a substantial meal with their drinks. I would like to visit again for an early evening drink. Thank you for the meal.

Station soba with a little drink (⌒▽⌒) This chain is a competitive series with unique store managers in various locations in Sapporo (^^) I kind of like that haha. A classmate was a store manager at one of the locations! The staff were friendly and the service was good ☆ However, the food was slightly different from my taste... It's a convenient place for solo drinking ☆

I went to a new casual dumpling izakaya in the neighborhood and was surprised by the price and taste of the dumplings. I have eaten dumplings at many places, but paying 550 yen for 5 dumplings of this size was disappointing.

In January 2018, I visited this restaurant and had a great experience. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend it.

It's a nice izakaya with a good atmosphere. Located right after getting off Minami Hiragishi Station, I went there with a friend. I heard they are famous for their gyoza, so we ordered the regular gyoza with leeks on top. We also ordered some other small dishes to nibble on. We started with a toast with beer! While waiting for the gyoza, I looked around and saw that it was almost full, probably because it was Friday. The counter was packed with regular customers. They had a wide variety of cilantro dishes, and when they said we could get a separate plate of cilantro for the cilantro gyoza, my friend who doesn't like cilantro ordered it separately. The gyoza had slightly thick skin but was juicy inside. It was good, but not outstanding. The cilantro went well with the gyoza, and it had a dressing on it, so it was good to eat on its own! The staff were all friendly, and just for that, I would like to go back to this place. They also had a wide variety of drinks, so it was a fun experience.

On November 6, 2016, at 6:30 PM, I met up with a friend in Minami Hiragishi, Sapporo, for drinks at a restaurant located right near the subway station. The exterior of the restaurant looked like a casual izakaya, and inside, there were L-shaped counter seats and a few table seats. We ordered a highball, awamori, lemon sour, and various dishes including gyoza, simmered beef tendon with tofu, salad with coriander and steamed chicken, cucumber with miso and mayonnaise, cream cheese with changja, and salmon flakes oil noodles. The gyoza was delicious, with a crispy exterior and juicy filling. The simmered beef tendon with tofu was flavorful but a bit too salty for my taste. The coriander and steamed chicken salad had a strong salty dressing, which I didn't enjoy. The cucumber with miso and mayonnaise was a simple and tasty dish. The cream cheese with changja was a unique combination that worked well. The salmon flakes oil noodles had a good texture and flavor, with toppings like green onions, chashu, bamboo shoots, soft-boiled egg, and daikon radish. Overall, the restaurant had a retro atmosphere, and the young staff seemed to enjoy their work. However, the entrance area was cold and had condensation on the glass, causing jackets to get wet. This is something that could be improved.

Visited Choi Group's Gyoza Sakaba on August 11, 2016. The gyoza paired with drinks was quite nice. In addition to gyoza, there are various other menu items available, making it a good choice for izakaya-style dining. It seems like they have recently opened, but the place was bustling with regular customers. Popular Gyoza Sakaba Choi Location: 1F, 3-13-7-12 Hiragishi 3-jo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo Tel: 050-3370-3073 Business hours: 15:00-23:00 Closed: Not specified Parking: Not available Interior: Counter seating for about 10, 3 table seats.