I knew it had opened in January 2022, but due to heavy snow, I couldn't come here for a while. Finally made it. There is no parking lot, but there is a cheap parking lot behind the Seven-Eleven across the street, where you can park for 100 yen per hour, so it's reassuring. Once the snow melts, takeout will be easier. The interior of the restaurant is small, with about 5 counter seats. Still, if you live nearby, you might become a regular customer. I ordered the sauce yakisoba for 800 yen. They had options with squid and octopus, and I chose the octopus. The sauce for the yakisoba is an original blend of Worcestershire and oyster sauce. The noodles are from Kanejin in Higashi Ward. They use 200g per serving, so it's quite filling. With plenty of squid and octopus, there is no lack of visual appeal. It's a menu that's worth 800 yen. I also got 6 plain takoyaki for 500 yen for takeout. The dough already has a lot of flavor. Some types of takoyaki are best eaten plain, as adding sauce can sometimes ruin the taste. It was delicious as it was. There was also a strange item called Namara-yaki, where they use mushrooms instead of octopus. It might be interesting in terms of texture and flavor, but I decided to avoid it as it seemed risky. Someone should try it out!

Sapporo's lunch spot is perfect if you want to enjoy something delicious to drink and eat lightly. It's located in a very inconvenient location, with the nearest subway or streetcar station being a 15-minute walk away. It's around 1500 yen by taxi from Susukino. So, how about taking a taxi to go eat some takoyaki? If you don't mind the distance, go ahead. You can call Uber for a hassle-free ride back. Walking in the snow may be a bit challenging, but for food lovers, that's not a big deal. You can check out the menu on Facebook or other platforms. Here are some key points that I think are unique about this place: - The wine list is excellent, better than your average French or Italian restaurant. While they don't have wines that cost thousands of yen, they offer a great selection. This is the most important point for wine lovers. - The restaurant has only 5 or 6 seats at the counter, and it's run by one person. It's not very fancy, so the service has its limits. The chef is friendly, but when it gets busy, there are limitations. - The seating area feels drafty, and you may have to eat with your coat on during this season. The restroom is also quite inconvenient. If these things bother you, you may not enjoy your experience here. - The dishes are delicately delicious, not the bold and straightforward type. If you're looking for B-grade gourmet, you might be disappointed. - The ingredients used are of high quality, but the prices are reasonable. They even have takoyaki with yamadori (local porcini mushrooms). The yakisoba noodles are thick and chewy, and you get a generous portion of 200g. Ask about other dishes available. - They also have a variety of appetizers. Would you believe they have bear paw shumai!? Enjoying a bottle of wine with these snacks can be a delightful experience. But drinking a whole bottle during lunch may not be ideal for work afterward. - The chef uses a beautiful copper plate to cook, but the maintenance is said to be quite challenging. He will probably move on to open his own restaurant eventually, so make sure to enjoy this rare gem while you can. (Note: Alcohol is not served during the current restrictions. The prices mentioned are only for takoyaki, mushroom dish, and yakisoba. Takoyaki alone won't fill you up. If you add wine, the total cost can range from a few thousand yen to 20,000 yen. The bearded man on Facebook is not always at the restaurant, so don't worry. Since the chef manages everything alone, there may be times when he's temporarily absent, so don't get upset if it's closed. Bringing your own wine is allowed, but having a long party here may not be very mature. But it might happen... The evaluation is based on the perspective of a takoyaki shop.)

On a certain weekday, I visited a takoyaki and yakisoba shop located in Nakanoshima 2-jo, Toyohira-ku, as the timing was right. The shop does not have a parking lot. It is a small counter with about 4 seats, which I remembered from a long time ago when it used to be a ramen shop. On this day, I chose from 5 types of takoyaki and 4 types of yakisoba, and since I had no way to park my car, I purchased takoyaki for takeout. I got the "Butter Soy Sauce (500 yen)" and when I took a bite at home... Wow, the takoyaki with a large bonito flakes on top had 6 pieces, and they were as big as those from a famous takoyaki shop. The inside was creamy, perhaps influenced by the dashi broth, and had a Japanese-style taste with a hint of butter floating momentarily. It was innovative and there were large pieces of octopus inside. The takoyaki with butter soy sauce was an interesting first experience for me. Personally, I wonder if I can visit again next time since I couldn't park my car. Thank you for the meal.

In March 2022, a new takoyaki shop opened along Nakajima Street, selling takoyaki for 500 yen. The shop recently moved from Toyotaki and has restarted under a new name. The shop is small with only 5 counter seats, and there is no parking lot. However, if you are getting takeout, finding a parking spot should not be a problem. The takoyaki comes in 5 flavors with 6 pieces for 500 yen, and they are very hot and creamy inside. The filling is only octopus, with no other ingredients like pickled ginger. The dough is made with a flavorful dashi broth, and you can choose the flavor "butter soy sauce." The taste is mild and gentle. You can also enjoy some drinks with your takoyaki. Thank you for the delicious meal!