Visit date May 17, 2022. For dinner on this day, I revisited Torino's shop with my companion. We arrived around 9:30 PM and ordered: - Standard all-you-can-drink 898 yen - Soft drink all-you-can-drink 498 yen - Sliced wasabi from Sarubetsu 548 yen - Caesar salad 578 yen - Grilled asparagus 668 yen - Spring herring sashimi 599 yen - Seared butter soy sauce scallops 683 yen - Bone-in juicy chicken 999 yen - Chicken soup rolled omelette 499 yen - Takko-chi 250 yen - Rice set 379 yen - Rice ball plum 198 yen - Appetizer 439 yen x 2 - Seating fee 110 yen x 2 The sliced wasabi had a satisfying size and surprisingly large quantity. I was fine with it, but my companion found it quite spicy, with tears in their eyes while eating (laughs). The Caesar salad had a lot of dressing. The grilled asparagus, which my companion usually dislikes, was surprisingly enjoyable for them this time. They said it was "delicious asparagus that I can eat." The spring herring sashimi was fresh, but not exceptional. Maybe because it was the final day of the fair? The seared butter soy sauce scallops were decent in size, but lacked a noticeable buttery taste. The chicken was tender and delicious in the bone-in juicy chicken dish. The accompanying cabbage was a bit tough, though. The chicken soup rolled omelette was not to my taste, resembling dried out chicken meat. The Takko-chi was also not very impressive, with dry chicken meat and a sauce that didn't quite match. One good thing about this place is the option to choose different all-you-can-drink menus, which was convenient for my companion who doesn't drink alcohol. I will visit again in the future. Thank you for the meal.

I was undecided on where to go for our anniversary, but with the lifting of the state of emergency, we decided to go back to basics and had a family outing with the four of us, starting at an izakaya and then moving on to karaoke. We arrived around 5pm and found that there were hardly any other customers, so it felt almost like a private booking. The menu arrived very quickly, almost too quickly as our table was soon filled with dishes. It had been a while since we last visited, and we noticed that the menu had changed quite a bit. They also offered a takeout menu, which was great for souvenirs or for enjoying at home. We were so focused on enjoying the food that we forgot to take photos. It was a nice change to be back at an izakaya after so long. We had a relaxing and enjoyable time, and before we knew it, the time had flown by. The taste of the food was consistent and we especially enjoyed the yakitori. The fact that the smoking area was outside was a bit inconvenient though. It was a bit sad to see the restaurant a bit empty, with nostalgic background music playing. Hopefully, things will pick up soon and the lively atmosphere will return. We hope that the campaign to support restaurants and prevent closures will continue in the future.

After eating delicious miso ramen at Myrebi Mato, we headed to Coco Torinoke. Mato doesn't drink alcohol, but I decided to have a drink anyway. We ordered various dishes, but I found that I can't eat much when I drink beer. I had been drinking before going for ramen, and even drank in the car after eating, so I was really full. I felt like the food and drinks at the affiliated restaurant, Yamazaru, were tastier. When ordering a shochu highball, it seemed like there was mostly ice and only a small amount of shochu. Even though I had been drinking quite a bit, I quickly sobered up. But I'm grateful to Mato for treating me here.

Visit date May 26, 2019. I was late getting home from work, almost midnight. I went to Torino's Introduce with a friend. We were seated in a raised seating area. I ordered the standard drink all-you-can-drink course for 890 yen, while my friend chose the soft drink all-you-can-drink option for 490 yen. We had edamame as a complimentary appetizer while looking at the menu. The appetizer was all-you-can-eat but cost 438 yen (excluding tax), which seemed a bit pricey. Additionally, there was a raised seating fee of 110 yen per person, even though we didn't request it. We placed our order for various items including bacon-wrapped cheese from Tokachi for 399 yen, anchovy cabbage for 459 yen, teppanyaki dumplings for 498 yen, rice set for 368 yen, Sapporo miso grilled chicken skewers for 859 yen, shiitake mushroom skewer for 145 yen, leek skewer for 138 yen, green pepper skewer for 135 yen, Tokachi soba noodles for 999 yen, and fried chicken wings for 499 yen. The highlight was the bacon-wrapped cheese from Tokachi, which had a delicious slightly burnt flavor. The cheese was good too, but my unsophisticated palate couldn't fully appreciate it. The soba noodles were a bit disappointing, tasting somewhat like frozen noodles and the broth was also lacking in flavor. Despite feeling sleepy, I ended up eating a lot past midnight. Thank you for the meal.

Visit date: December 16, 2018. Visited with a friend. Torino-kai is a wallet-friendly place for drinkers, with all-you-can-drink for 980 yen. I've been trying to cut back on drinking a bit lately, but I couldn't resist the all-you-can-drink option this time. I always come here with a big appetite, so food is my priority over drinks. This time, we ordered: - Rice set 368 yen - Spicy Mapo Tofu 789 yen - Chef's choice 6-piece assortment 839 yen - Cheese Dakgalbi 998 yen - Tofu with plenty of condiments 418 yen - Cholegi salad 658 yen - Sashimi for 2 people 999 yen - Plenty! Large steamed clams 999 yen The best dish was the "Plenty! Large steamed clams" for 999 yen. It was really generous and satisfying. Towards the end, it got a bit salty, but the umami flavor was great. Perfect for drinking. However, the highlight was the cute and friendly waitress we had from our previous visit. She greeted us with a smile and provided excellent service. The pricing at this restaurant is a bit tricky, but it's convenient for us as they stay open late.

On this day, we visited a second izakaya with a friend because our craving for a hearty meal of sashimi was not satisfied at the first place. It was late at night, close to 11 pm, so we decided to drop in without making a reservation or confirming over the phone. We took off our shoes and were guided by a cute waitress to a private room. We ordered cucumber with plum and shiso for 469 yen, smoked quail eggs for 543 yen, a platter of tuna and salmon for 838 yen, a generous portion of steamed clams for 999 yen, large meat dumplings for 598 yen, and a rice set (white rice, miso soup, onsen tamago, salted fish roe, pickles) for 368 yen, along with a Sapporo Black Label beer for 499 yen. Despite being the second place we visited, we ordered quite a lot. The pricing was very detailed. The waitress who served us was very kind and brought our dishes to us. My friend also had a good impression of her, and I found her to be my type as well. Thanks to her, I would rate the service this time as 3.5 stars (haha). Lately, I have been appreciating simple dishes, and among the ones we ordered, the cucumber with plum and shiso stood out for its refreshing flavor that helped cleanse the palate. The miso soup in the rice set was comforting with a subtle miso flavor that spread throughout. The sashimi was decent, enjoyed alongside the hearty meal. With satisfying sashimi and a lovely waitress's smile, we left feeling content. Normally, I would choose the best dish or price as the highlight, but on this day, the highlight was the cute waitress, so "cute waitress" is the standout feature of this visit.

On a regular night in Eastern Hokkaido, in Kushiro City, my subordinates suggested going out for drinks. Since we had work the next day, we decided to look for a place near Tottori, where my subordinate lives, instead of going to the bustling entertainment district of Suehirocho late into the night. We couldn't find any good restaurants in the area, so we settled for a reliable chain restaurant. I found a coupon online for 20% off the bill, making it a good choice. The restaurant is located near Tottori Shrine, along National Route 38, with a large sign that is easy to spot. The parking lot is spacious as it is connected to a karaoke establishment. When we entered the restaurant, it was full, but we were offered a table in a karaoke room right away. Since we weren't in the mood for karaoke, they told us that we could use the room for up to 2 hours at no extra charge. We quickly moved to the karaoke building connected to the restaurant, operated by a company called Aix Co., Ltd., which is a Hokkaido-based company with a significant annual revenue in various industries. We ordered some recommended dishes from the menu, including miso hormone stir-fry, an ankake yakisoba, shrimp and pickled vegetables fried rice, juicy chicken from TorinoSuke, a platter of assorted chicken skewers, fried chicken cartilage, chicken soup omelette, and a mountain of potatoes, among others. The food was decent, and using the coupon made the meal feel more economical and worth it. Overall, it was a satisfying dining experience.

This is a restaurant located in the heart of the bustling area of Kushiro. The location is convenient and the recommended dish of raw tsukune and beer was delicious. The variety of alcohol options is perfect. I would like to continue using this restaurant in the future.

My wife and I often go to this place. When you become friends on LINE, you receive a message about "500 yen all-you-can-drink with free cartilage tempura and potatoes" about twice a month. We can't resist going on those days. It's usually crowded, but you can also enjoy 2 hours of free food and drinks in a karaoke room with good service. The food is from a chain restaurant so there's nothing that stands out, but it's consistently tasty and cheap. We can eat and drink to our heart's content for around 6000 yen for the two of us. We will definitely go again.

We made a reservation for several people, but even though the reservation time had passed, thank you for waiting until everyone arrived.

It's best to have all-you-can-drink without hesitation and in a private room.

It's been a while since I had a drink with a friend♪ We had the all-you-can-drink option for 890 yen (2 hours) each. So, it was 1780 yen per person for 4 hours of all-you-can-drink(*ˊᵕˋ*). We ordered sashimi, skewers, potatoes, zangi, yam cheese (I think that was the name), and grilled lotus root with yam cheese! It was really delicious! It's rare for me to think "Yum!!" at a chain restaurant(*ˊᵕˋ*). However, just with these orders, the bill was around 12000 yen... about 6000 yen per person... We ended up eating about 8000 yen worth of food for two people... ( ˙ㅿ˙ )？ Next time, I'll make sure to check the bill more carefully(ㆆ_ㆆ)

It's a regular day. It's been a long time since I last saw my friend, so we decided to go out for a meal at Tori no Kai by car. I brought my partner along, and my friend brought her child, so there were four of us. The all-you-can-drink option was only 890 yen for 2 hours! I just realized that it could be even cheaper with a coupon! It even includes draft beer (*•̀ᴗ•́*)و ̑̑ Plus, if the bill is over 4500 yen, the taxi service is free for up to 3 km. What a convenient place! The food was pretty good, and it's perfect for a casual drink and meal on weekdays. I didn't take pictures of the menu, but the items we ordered are shown in the photos. Even though we ordered sushi individually, I ended up eating onigiri as a finishing touch... My friend had ochazuke (*´艸`). I will definitely visit again.

Workplace drinking party. The place we chose was Tori no Kai. This restaurant has a wonderful course available on specific days of the week. We opted for the ☆[Limited to Sundays-Thursdays!] Pork Shabu-Shabu + 11 dishes all-you-can-eat and drink course! [120 minutes]☆. It's a menu that includes all-you-can-eat pork shabu-shabu and other dishes. However, there are some rules to follow - you can order shabu-shabu for each person, but for the other dishes, you can only order a maximum of four items at a time (three items for 2-4 people). On this day, there were six of us, so we could only order a maximum of four items at a time, which sometimes left us feeling a bit unsettled like, "Is that all...? (´・ω・｀)". Our first order was definitely the shabu-shabu. We ended up putting too many vegetables in, turning it into just a hot pot haha. But the meat was delicious, surprisingly. Maybe it's because of my age, but the ponzu sauce tasted really good. The sesame sauce was tasty too, but it got a bit too rich towards the end. Of course, it was all-you-can-drink (*・∀・*). Edamame. A classic side dish for beer. Even though we were already full, we couldn't help but snack on these addictive legumes, edamame. It looked like a small portion because we had already shared it, but it came piled high. Karaage (Fried Chicken). Freshly fried karaage is always delicious! However, with only four pieces, the remaining two had to wait for the next round. French Fries. It's been a while since I had buttered fries. Salmon sashimi. As expected from a port town, it was very delicious. It was so popular that many people went for seconds, but due to the limit of four items, it took some time to reach everyone. Napa Cabbage and Tofu Salad. I was having seconds of meat around this time, but the fatty taste was getting a bit overwhelming, so I ordered this for a palate cleanser. Salads are always a good choice. They refresh your mouth. The dressing was slightly spicy, but I couldn't really taste it. Assorted Pickles. Back in my student days, I used to say, "I prefer animal-based over plant-based!" but I've finally come to appreciate the goodness of pickles. The pickled eggplant was especially delicious. Vanilla Ice Cream. Another palate cleanser. I've only been eating palate cleansers since a while ago. I feel like I've eaten a lifetime's worth of meat already. That kind of night. Takeout menu from Tori no Kai. Fathers all over the country (and of course mothers too) tend to buy souvenirs when they go out for drinking parties, right? It's the same for us. While my wife understands, young children are like, "Wow~ Dad, you get to go out at night! With your friends! And eat delicious food!!" Drinking parties are quite common in our workplace, happening several times a month. So, it's essential to bring souvenirs each time. Since zangi is a bit boring, I decided to go for something different this time - Ebi Mayo (Shrimp Mayonnaise). This should go well with another round of beer. The shrimp is fried and then coated in mayonnaise. It was a bit bland though. It's a good side dish, but when paired with alcohol, a stronger flavor would be better. Not just shabu-shabu, but also all-you-can-eat dishes, and all-you-can-drink alcohol and soft drinks. And all of this for only 2,980 yen without tax, which is very cheap. However, the time it took for the food to be served was quite long, perhaps as part of a strategy to fill us up. It took over 20 minutes for the karaage that we ordered right at the beginning to arrive. Maybe it was just crowded that day...but still, it made us wonder. Shabu-shabu meat refills, on the other hand, came promptly. As we continued, we started noticing some inconsistencies. Like, "Wasn't this here before?" kind of moments. The final noodle dish portion was enough for the total number of people, but it came in a quantity that seemed to feed everyone. I didn't take any pictures, but they had a great selection of alcoholic beverages too! I'd love to go back again.

I wanted to give a White Day pinky ring and a skewer to Pinky, but Pinky didn't answer the phone... lol Tonight is takeout. I have been a regular customer of Torino's since the days of Chounosuke. The order was ready in about 30 minutes. The takeout system turned out to be more cost-effective. You can also order items other than skewers, which is convenient. The skewers come with salt and sauce, which you can use according to your preference. The saltiness is mild, which I like. The highball miso or green chili miso that came with the grilled beef tongue was also deliciously spicy! It goes well with beer! Adding it to the beef tongue creates a mild and punchy combination in your mouth, like a dance party. Overall, everything was delicious. lol