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Located in a residential area in Miyanomori, there is an izakaya called "Aizen" in Sapporo's Toyohira Ward. I felt like going out for a drink on a weekend night, so I called ahead and made a reservation at "Aizen" that I had checked out before. The restaurant has counter seats and raised tatami seating, and it was almost full by around 7 p.m. with many local customers. I sat at the counter and started with a draft beer toast. The menu is typical of an izakaya, with a variety of dishes to choose from. The owner was running the place alone, so I could see how busy he was. Skewers are the specialty of the house and are listed first on the menu, followed by various other dishes like appetizers, sashimi, and grilled fish. The items I ordered were: - Draft beer (Super Dry) 400 yen - Delicious pork belly 140 yen - Chicken liver 130 yen - Grilled chicken heart 130 yen - Grilled chicken thigh 130 yen - White chicken gizzard skewer 140 yen - Cold sake (1 go) 380 yen - Skewer cutlets (chicken, pork, vegetables) 450 yen - Assorted sashimi 555 yen (octopus, herring, silver salmon, sardine, sea bream) - Grilled salmon belly 620 yen You can order skewers individually, and they are large and satisfying, unlike the small skewers you find at typical yakitori chain restaurants. The skewer cutlets are also very generous for the price. The sashimi assortment was impressive with five different types of fish, and it was a luxurious treat. This goes perfectly with sake. Finally, I tried the grilled salmon belly, and the seafood selection was excellent. Although it's not located near the station, "Aizen" is an izakaya catering to local residents, offering great skewers, delicious sashimi, and a relaxing atmosphere. Name: Aizen Address: 1F Kawashima Heights, 3-8-2-1 Miyanomori, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo Phone: 011-598-7100 Business hours: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Closed: Irregularly [Tabelog rating] 3.06 [Tanuki rating (night)] Total: 35 points Atmosphere: 6 points Food: 7 points Signature menu: 8 points Cost performance: 7 points Likelihood to return: 7 points