When I visit Tomakomai, I always stop by a restaurant run by an acquaintance. This place offers delicious meat dishes, sashimi, and a wide selection of local sake. The calm atmosphere makes it perfect for business entertainment as well. If you're looking for a tasty izakaya in Tomakomai, I recommend "Ichiro."

In Tomakomai, I always choose this place for delicious sake and dishes. They have unique local sake and I look forward to it every time!

It's just an ordinary izakaya in every aspect - taste, value for money, and atmosphere. The good thing about it is that they have private rooms. The food was delicious, especially the smoked mackerel and iburi gakko pickles that seemed to be sourced from somewhere else. The service was average, with the staff seeming like part-time workers. One minor issue is that ordering is done through a telephone system like in karaoke rooms, which could be improved by using a call bell instead.

There is a sister restaurant to Shirao that I visited. This place is great for relaxing in private rooms while enjoying a drink. I have tried both a la carte and course meals here, and they were both quite good. The course meal was especially impressive, with dishes like hot pot, saikyo-yaki (miso-marinated silver cod), ankimo (monkfish liver), venison, tempura, and more coming out in abundance. I once tried the recommended dish, fried shark, and it was delicious. I also ordered something called "Adult's Gratin," which turned out to be very tasty, though I'm not sure why they named it that (laughs). They have a wide variety of plum wines available, and you can try different kinds in small glasses for a reasonable price (around 250 yen). I tried plum wine with silver powder and banana plum wine in these small glasses, and I was glad I could try them before committing to a full glass (laughs). They also have a great selection of sake, including some names I had never heard before. As a sake lover, I was thrilled with the options. The menu includes fried foods, appetizers, grilled dishes, skewers, salads, rice bowls, soba noodles, onigiri, and more. They also offer desserts, making it a nice option for a female-friendly ending to the meal. The master's friendly demeanor and smile add to the lovely atmosphere of the place.

I used this restaurant for a workplace party. As soon as you enter, there is a fish tank on the left where they skillfully prepare fresh fish. It seems like the manager's pet is also in the tank. They offer all-you-can-drink with options like sweet potato shochu, plum wine, and sake, which is great for those who enjoy drinking. I personally wanted sweet potato shochu, and they had the brand "Kai" which is not commonly found in other places, so this is a good spot. The food includes a variety of dishes from different genres, and the skewers are especially good. The braised pork is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the smoked herring isn't too strong in flavor. Satisfied with the food and drinks! The only downside is that the location is a bit far from the main drinking areas.

It's a small and cozy place, very calming. It's a comforting restaurant, isn't it?