I came here because Tokachi Shokudo was closed. Luckily, this place was open! Starting from April, their regular holidays are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The opening hours are from 6 pm to 11 pm. It's a small restaurant with a counter and two tables, and there is a parking lot next door. The menu is only displayed on the wall, so I had to stand up and take a look. There were many items without prices, so I just ordered based on the atmosphere (lol). I was surprised when I ordered Oolong tea and they brought out a 2-liter bottle and placed it in front of me (lol). Is this all-you-can-drink? I was grateful and drank it, but I couldn't finish it (I can't drink 2 liters). I still don't know how much it cost in the end (lol). I understand if cola comes in a bottle, but Oolong tea in a 2-liter bottle is too funny. ★Zangi (fried chicken) 700 yen - Thinly battered and crispy fried chicken ★Bacon and leek stir-fry - Price unknown - Lots of green leeks with no white parts, tasty and full of vegetables ★Bean sprout and hormone stir-fry - Price unknown ★Chicken skewers 500 yen - 3 skewers of very juicy and delicious grilled chicken with mustard sauce ★Rice - Price unknown. Pickled vegetables as a service ★Drinks were Oolong tea and cola. It cost around 4000 yen for two people. We had a delicious meal and enjoyed our time. Thank you for the meal!

A completely unrelated year-end party from work. And not even a group from Tabelog (a restaurant review website) (^^;; But, we are connected in a deep way through old friends (laughs) *To be precise, Tabelog is somewhat related (laughs). Every year, about 10 people gather in Sapporo to do this, but this time, due to various reasons, it was decided to do it at Tomakomai Buntendo. Me: "Is a nearby izakaya okay?" C: "Leave it to TOM-san!" "And there are young people from work who know TOM-san through Tabelog. I'll bring them along!" Me: "Oh, that's great! Please do come!" So, the three of us who gathered were C-san, T-san who knew me through Tabelog, and me. And the place was Izumi Tei after a long time! It's not nearby, but it's far from the drinking district, so yeah~ (^^;; I want to visit this izakaya once or twice a month. I love the owner and N-chan ♡ I made a reservation in advance for entry! Me: "Ossan! Long time no see~!" N-san: "There have been various things since then~" Me: "What what~?" It was quite crowded and lively! I'm glad I made a reservation (´ω｀) He had apparently undergone some dangerous surgery and hospitalization. Sorry, I'll ask for details when I visit again (^^;; Well then, cheers (^^)／ This time, I didn't keep a menu or anything, so: - Karaage? Zangi? This is a staple of izakayas, right? But it's a food that will never appear in my Tabelog reviews (laughs). So this photo might be super rare. - Tebasaki? Do you eat chicken up to this extent? That's the only thing that comes out of my mouth (laughs) but it seems to be delicious (^^;; Is the original from Nagoya? - Sobameshi? This was super delicious♪ It seems easy to make at home but... it's a hassle to make this dish. - Squid okizuke This was delicious~ Perfect with sake! Oh, at this point, we had switched from beer to sake (^^;; - Sakiika tempura I love this♪ - Name-rou This tasted really good! I love the seasoning by the owner♡ Sake goes great with it! I wanted to take some home (^^;; I want to eat it again! ☆T-kun Talks about Tabelog were the main focus, and alcohol was flowing. T-san, who I met for the first time, is handsome and young but seems very reliable! A really great guy. And apparently strict at work. Many women might be charmed by that gap. Let's drink again♪ ☆C-san Actually, C-san always likes my reviews! He used to boast about being strong in drinking, but aren't you getting weaker these days? (^^;; You seemed quite sleepy in the second half (laughs) ☆Owner There were so many customers that I couldn't talk to the owner properly (ノД`) Please tell me about your medical history next time (^^;; Oh, and please serve me "bakuren" sake! ☆Beloved N-chan Even N-chan is now a fan of yours♡

At the end of the year, I visited Izumi-tei and couldn't help but pre-order their "New Year's Eve party appetizers." It's an izakaya-style appetizer set, so I was curious about what it would be like. But you know, when ordering something like this, there's always something you must confirm. And that is... I hate chicken! In a world where everyone seems to love chicken dishes, I just can't eat it. So my wife made sure to ask. Wife: "Is there any chicken in it?" Owner: "I can put anything in it!" Wife: "My husband can't eat chicken." Owner: "I'll put something else in it! Anything can be done!" So, confirmation complete (laughs). On December 31st, New Year's Eve, my wife went to the restaurant. I was working late until then, so she got the appetizers! As soon as she got home, my wife said, "Look at this! It's amazing!" I asked, "Wow, how many servings is this?" Wife: "It's like a huge chunk of ham, right?" Me: "Just ham, right? (laughs)" Wife: "The rest is also a huge portion!" Wife: "That's why (laughs)." The appetizers included: - Ham - Smoked salmon - Duck liver? - Roast beef - Tempura of hamo fish with plum sauce - Simmered bamboo shoots - Crab claws - Scallop meat - Edamame - Spring rolls - Black beans - Fried food with seaweed - Octopus balls - Shrimp chili - Duck meat Me: "Oh? Duck meat?" Wife: "I wonder if it's okay. The owner said it was fine for me to eat it." Me: "Well, that's fine then (laughs)." When picking up the food, the owner asked, "Is your husband not coming?" My wife replied, "He's working..." The owner said, "I had a good time!" My wife asked, "Is that from the eating log?" It seems that N-san had also shown the owner my previous review. Thanks, N-san!

The head chef returned in the summer and I hadn't visited for a while, so I felt like seeing the head chef's face again. There were 4 people at the counter, chatting happily. The head chef's popularity is still going strong. Looking at the usual menu on the wall, I noticed some new variations like "○○ available!" or "○○ is here!" which added to the variety. Now, what should I order? The dishes made by the head chef are all delicious. This time, I ordered: - 2 draft beers and 2 liters of oolong tea - Pumpkin salad, which was a great dish - Squid tempura, always a favorite - Miso stir-fried organ meat (changed to organ meat and bean sprout stir-fry due to being sold out), with an additional octopus vinegar miso salad as an apology - Pork skewers with salt seasoning - Tsubu sashimi, a personal favorite - Soy sauce ramen, with a clear and slightly sweet broth, perfectly cooked thin noodles, and a mix of vegetables and pork as toppings. The bean sprouts were boiled but well-drained, enhancing the texture. The ramen was not watery at all. - I also had a chat with N-Mi, who used to work in the kitchen and now helps out on the floor. She recognized me from my reviews and we had a fun conversation. I ended up booking their New Year's Eve party platter. Can't wait to come back again!

The day after my last visit, the master was hospitalized. I was eagerly waiting for the reopening. I checked the front of the store multiple times, but there was no sign of it opening. Did they give up? No, I was charmed by the master's personality and wanted to drink here again. I came to check several times, and then I saw the words "Reopening on July 28" posted on the glass! Yay! I entered and confirmed with the master. Me: "I thought you had given up because the store never opened." Master: "No, no, it wasn't a big deal, but my butt, you see." Me: "You got cut in the stomach?" Master: "I got cut at ○○, but it was nothing, but the butt was longer." Me: "I see, that must have been tough." Master: "The smell from the neighboring yakiniku restaurant..." Me: "That's poison, right?" Finally, after two months, they were able to reopen. There were 3 customers at the counter and a group of 5 reserved customers and 2 men at the back. It's still a local gathering place. Now, what should I order? Tsubo sashimi? Tsubo lovers must be thrilled. I ordered: - 3 glasses of draft beer for 500 yen each - 2L of oolong tea for 300 yen - Appetizers: sweet potato salad, edamame, kimchi, and omelette - Tsubo sashimi & white clam sashimi - Genghis Khan lamb & bell pepper sauce - Pork skewers - Hormone tempura - Squid tempura - Fried rice - The master's homemade appetizers were self-service at the back of the counter. It was a delicious meal.

I visited a pub that I was curious about in the evening. There were already two groups of customers at the counter seats. I sat in a private room and looked for the menu, but it wasn't on the table. As I observed the restaurant, I noticed various things written on the walls. I wonder what they say...? "Freshly caught flounder available!" "Beef stew available!" and so on, like the "available!" series (laughs). It's funny to see something like "Freshly caught bugs available!" on the wall. The owner seemed a bit serious at first, but he turned out to be completely different! He may seem rough, but he has a playful side, right? When my wife ordered oolong tea, a 2-liter bottle came out. And the food was placed on the partition in the private room (laughs). When he brought the octopus tempura, he said, "That's a bit too much (laughs)" with just one word. He may seem rough and careless, but for some reason, he's likable! As more customers started coming in, the place became full! Most of them seemed to be regulars. Sometimes he helped out by cleaning up or assisting in the kitchen (laughs). Maybe he noticed that we were new, he said, "Oh? Is this your first time here?" The owner was really funny and the food was delicious, so I called our neighbor, MK, through LINE (laughs). Cheese spring rolls were crispy with lots of cheese. The deep-fried taro shoots were exquisite! I'm not a fan of mountain vegetables, but I can eat taro shoots. The taro shoots were so delicious! It's a seasonal item, so maybe it's limited time only? I want to eat this again! The octopus tempura is something we often order at pubs. My wife likes it, so we always order it if it's on the menu (laughs). The portion was quite large, as he had mentioned "a bit too much." And the octopus was plump and delicious! The pork skewers were a bit expensive at 400 yen, but we got 3 skewers, so the cost performance was not bad. And the meat quality... it was tender and delicious! The ankake yakisoba used a type of mountain vegetable from Hokkaido called "takenoko." It's different from the bamboo shoots commonly known in other regions! In other regions, they are called "sasa bamboo" or "hime bamboo," right? But in Hokkaido, it's definitely "takenoko"! It was rare to see this used in ankake yakisoba. The owner's tempura skills were amazing, or maybe it was the lack of bitterness or astringency, but the taro shoots were soft and had a hint of taro shoot flavor. I want to eat this again! Just as we were about to eat the yakisoba, Matchan and Kanchan's husband and wife appeared! Matchan and Kanchan ordered: - Draft beer - Hormone (offal) deep-fried - Grilled squid *The photo was provided by Matchan and Kanchan. When they ordered the grilled squid, the owner said, "Squid? We don't have any!" (laughs) Maybe he searched in the freezer? At first glance, his words and actions seem cold, but that's not the case (laughs). The owner is cool! We chatted and laughed as usual. The topic of the mysterious water came up, and then we talked about K○n's comments (laughs). The owner brought out a cheesecake as a service (laughs). "Do you want it?" It was cold and delicious! And we had a great time, but it passed by in no time (laughs). When it was time to pay, I chatted with the owner, and he said, "Well, I have to go to the hospital." I asked, "What happened?" He replied, "Oh, you know, my butt (laughs)." There was a notice on the wall about him being hospitalized and the restaurant being closed during that time! The hospital he mentioned has a great director! I said, "With that director, your butt will be fine!" The slightly younger woman next to the owner (his wife?) said, "Just have it castrated!" Everyone burst into laughter! Anyway, the owner is a fun guy! I will definitely go back!

TOM775 sent a message on LINE... saying "I'm at Izumi-tei with my wife, come quickly!" Izumi-tei? The tempura restaurant in Noboribetsu? The countryside soba place in Tomikawa? Searched on Tabelog, found one in the city, it's close by! You can meet TOM's stylish wife! Laughed and joined TOM775 and his wife at a table. The counter was lively with many regular customers, feeling a bit out of place as a first-time visitor. Saw a menu item on the wall, "シチーュある"?? "シチュー" maybe? Funny! Ordered grilled squid and even though they said they didn't have it, they still brought it out. The master who treats holes the next day, too funny! (^^)

About a month ago, I visited Izumi-tei, an izakaya located in a corner where bars line the streets of Kashiwagi-cho. I found out about this place through some casual interactions on social media, and after looking it up online, I decided to give it a try. The first impression was a bit off-putting as the master seemed a bit intimidating when he asked, "Are you two coming in?" However, we were seated in a cozy booth and I quickly noticed that there were many regular customers based on the atmosphere and interactions between the master and the patrons. The master seemed a bit rough around the edges, but it added to the charm of the place. I ordered vinegar motsu (offal) and a Sapporo Classic beer, which was just my taste. The master seemed to be running the place single-handedly, but the service was efficient, and there was no delay in getting our orders. The menu offered a variety of dishes including grilled, sashimi, and fried items, and I was torn between many tempting options. The shrimp chili was surprisingly delicious, with plump and crunchy shrimp. The recommended duck meatball hamburger had a salty taste that complemented the alcohol well. I hadn't seen "name-ro" (a type of fish dish) on a menu for a long time, and I felt a bit embarrassed for only posting pictures of the food that goes well with alcohol. The day turned into a memorable experience as I met the person who introduced me to this place on social media and hit it off with the master, leading to a night of heavy drinking. I vaguely remember ordering more dishes and some that were served as a complimentary gesture, but unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of everything. Despite the eccentricity of the master, he was a fun and hospitable person. The unique dishes and well-balanced flavors made me think highly of his culinary skills. I will definitely have to revisit soon for the pork chop and ramen!