I went to a hospital nearby and saw this restaurant, so I decided to try it out. It was located in the basement of a hotel called Route Inn. It was surprisingly small. Since it's a smoking-permitted establishment, almost all customers were smoking. The place smelled like cigarettes, so I asked to change my seat. However, someone started smoking near me again, so I had to ask for another seat change. I had the vegetable pork miso soup set for 545 yen. It was affordable, but I would have preferred a beef bowl chain restaurant instead.

My personal days off are Monday and Tuesday. I don't want to take off on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays because I want to drink beer at lunchtime next to someone who is working during the week (laughs). However, the "Happy Monday" holiday is annoying for me, as I am not happy at all (laughs). Speaking of happiness in Sapporo, there is Playland Happy, but I am not interested in that (laughs). Since it is a holiday, I assumed that famous shops in the city would be crowded, so I initially thought about having ramen at a shop around Hongo-dori 7-chome in Shiroishi-ku, but the Google Maps reviews... (laughs). Also, a friend who is working messaged me during work saying, "I want to eat soba." I suggested ordering from a delivery service or even buying it at a convenience store. As a result, we changed our lunch plans to soba. When we arrived at a soba restaurant near Hokkaido University Hospital, we found a handwritten note saying that they were temporarily closed (´；ω；｀) Ugh... Well, it's common for small stores to be closed on Sundays and holidays, so it can't be helped. So we walked back to Sapporo Station, and sure enough, many stores were closed. The shops that were open around the station were mostly corporate stores, right? When we exited the north exit west concourse of Sapporo Station, we noticed this shop. It seems like last week we were eating lunch by the sea, and today we're having lunch in the mountains (laughs). Looking at the menu displayed in front of the building, the set meals include zangi, croquettes, tonkatsu, and curry. They are mostly in the 700 yen range. A set meal with miso soup and croquettes costs 600 yen tax included. Well, you might get tired of eating it every day (laughs). We descended the stairs to the basement and were greeted energetically by the staff with "Welcome!!" We were guided to a table in the back. Orders were made using a tablet. I ordered the "Daily Tonkatsu Set Meal for 834 yen" and a beer for 380 yen excluding tax, so it's 418 yen tax included, which is cheap, so I confirmed the order on the tablet. The beer arrived in 1 minute. The glass was ice-cold, and Sapporo Classic tasted great (laughs). The tonkatsu set meal arrived just 2 minutes later. Isn't that too fast? It's my first time eating tonkatsu. Is it a pork steak? Well, it's quite big. The sauce on the tonkatsu is on the strong side. As for the pork, it's... tough? It's not about the chewiness level. The rice was freshly cooked and delicious. Well, Sapporo Classic is delicious, so it's okay (laughs). It's a convenient restaurant because it's close to the station. Well, thank you for the meal.

The restaurant offers continuous service, all-you-can-drink option, and discounts until 5:00 PM. Smoking is allowed, which may be unnecessary. We arrived at 4:00 PM and enjoyed a 120-minute all-you-can-drink with beer for less than 1,000 yen. The food is ordered per person, but the rules are flexible. I had ramen earlier, so I enjoyed fried young corn with bacon and pickles, along with fried chicken. After seeing off my friend to the JR station in Tokyo, we had a great plan of golf, ramen, sauna, and drinks. It was still 6:00 PM after seeing them off, wondering what to do next.

In May 2023, I visited a budget-friendly izakaya in Sapporo called "Aix Group." The izakaya is conveniently located in a prominent area, making it easy to access. It offers a wide range of dishes suitable for large groups or business people. The standout feature is the all-you-can-drink option for 998 yen (excluding tax). The menu includes beer, highball, gin and soda, and 2 cups of sake. I tried the appetizer edamame for 453 yen (excluding tax), which seemed like a good deal. The horse mackerel sashimi for 678 yen (excluding tax) was decent for this type of restaurant. I also ordered the rolled omelet for 380 yen (half size) and the jumbo gyoza for 445 yen (half size, excluding tax). The avocado cheese with sake lees for 599 yen (excluding tax) was a good appetizer that pairs well with sake or soda. The izakaya focuses on the all-you-can-drink option, but the food prices are reasonable. Overall, I spent around 3,000 yen per person, making it a good choice for business people. The izakaya allows smoking, which may be a deciding factor for some customers.

November 2022 ★ Vegetable Pork Miso Set Meal for 499 yen Work lunch (๑´∀`) I didn't want to spend much money, so I went to Yamanosaru for a super cheap lunch near Sapporo Station North Exit. Surprisingly, it was quite crowded when I went in during Saturday lunchtime. Instead of office workers, it was lively with day drinkers. Quite enviable! ( ºДº)ｷｰｯ I ordered using a tablet and the water was left on the table. I didn't need a lot, so I went for the cheap and not very filling option, the "Vegetable Pork Miso Set Meal" with less rice. It was very simple, almost like a staff meal... kind of like hospital food. (〃>З<)ﾌﾟｯ First, I had the cabbage salad with sesame dressing, and a moist and creamy sweet potato croquette. Surprisingly delicious. The large vegetable pork miso soup had a lot of broth but very little ingredients, mainly daikon radish and onions. Rice and miso soup were refillable. Good value for money. (´∀｀)b Thank you for the meal! (^ω^)

I found this place while searching for a second party venue. It seems that the system requires ordering food costing over 700 yen per person with all-you-can-drink. But surprisingly, the menu looked more delicious than I expected. The deep-fried corn was tasty! The potato was a Calbee nori-salt flavor, which was salty enough for drunk people, haha. Thank you for the meal!

Recently, I've been hooked on all-you-can-eat and drink, so I headed to this monkey-themed restaurant in the mountains during the day. It's a chain restaurant, so I won't say much, but they offer over 80 items for all-you-can-eat and drink for around 3800 yen. I didn't make a reservation, so we got a small table, but we had fun ordering through the touch panel. The food was okay, at a level you'd expect from an izakaya, but the variety and volume were sufficient for an enjoyable experience. However, I was defeated by the stone pot curry we ordered at the end (;´A｀) I always envy those with big appetites when I come to all-you-can-eat places. I definitely didn't get my money's worth this time. It's frustrating, so I'll probably come back again soon (lol).

It had been a long time since I last met up with an old friend who was in town for work, so we decided to have a casual drink around the station. It was the first Friday after the lifting of the state of emergency, and the atmosphere inside the restaurant was quite lively even at an early hour. It had been a while since I experienced this kind of vibe, and I could really feel the Friday night mood! When my old friend and I go out for drinks, we usually don't order much food, so this day was no exception. We ordered about three dishes but spent most of our time chatting and drinking. However, the dashimaki tamago (rolled omelette) collaboration with Nibene had a great dashi flavor and was of a high quality for an izakaya-style egg dish!

The first izakaya of 2021 was "Yama no Saru Sapporo Station Kitaguchi Store"... I visited around 4 pm on January 2nd. This restaurant is operated by the "Aix Group Food Business Division," which mainly focuses on SS and other industries. They have a wide range of brands including izakaya, dining halls, cafes, karaoke, and sushi restaurants. The evening business starts at 5 pm, but due to the New Year or the impact of COVID-19, you can still drink at this time. When I entered the restaurant, there were already two groups of three customers. I ordered the "All-you-can-drink beer for 120 minutes with a side of beer for 799 yen + tax" deal. I started with two beers, which were served in nicely chilled glasses with good foam. We ordered the "Edamame for 438 yen," which was okay but the portion was small and not worth the price. Later, I found out that it was supposed to be all-you-can-eat edamame. I should have asked for clarification. For food, we ordered the "Premium Green Salad for 858 yen + tax," which arrived in about 10 minutes. The salad had romanesco, avocado, lettuce, cucumber, broccoli, mizuna, snap peas, and kaiware, all mixed with soy-based Japanese dressing. The vegetables were fresh, but the romanesco was too soft compared to the rest. We also tried the "Muroran Yakitori for 428 yen + tax," which was tasty but not very cost-effective. The "Soft Bone Tempura for 518 yen" was slightly hard but well-seasoned and crispy. The "Poterico Cheese for 399 yen" was a pleasant surprise as I thought you could only find it at Chitose Airport in Hokkaido. It paired well with beer. For drinks, we had beer, highball, Tantakatan on the rocks, Otokoyama sour, and cold ponzu sake. This restaurant serves lunch until 5 pm, but I wonder if they serve it continuously if you order a drink during lunchtime. I don't think I would want that... no thanks to the continuous service. They accept Go To Premium tickets. Thank you for the meal.

I was a little late for lunch break, so I decided to explore a new place by walking around. I found a restaurant in the basement of a building, and even though I couldn't see inside very well, I decided to give it a try. It turned out that smoking was allowed throughout the restaurant, which was my mistake for not checking beforehand. It was quite smoky inside. I ordered the cheapest set meal which included croquettes and fried chicken, costing less than 500 yen before tax. The service was quick, and the food was served promptly. The croquettes were lightly seasoned, so I added some sauce. The fried chicken was hot and juicy. The set meal also came with salad, rice, and miso soup, providing a satisfying amount of food. The miso soup had seaweed in it, and the rice was average. After finishing my meal, I left the restaurant immediately. The food was decent and affordable, but I would have preferred a non-smoking environment.

I came to the izakaya chain "Yamanosaru" near the north exit of Sapporo Station for lunch. This restaurant allows smoking and does not allow children to enter, which is quite rare around here, but it seems to be popular as it was crowded. The tonkatsu vegetable pork miso set meal costs 628 yen excluding tax, and the portion size for the price is not bad at all! The food was served about 10 minutes after ordering, which is convenient for busy office workers. If you go early, you can enjoy freshly cooked rice and a hearty pork miso soup with plenty of ingredients. The tonkatsu looks well-shaped, although I'm not sure if they are using a cost-effective method or commercial ingredients, but considering the price, the taste is not bad at all! It's not tough and there are no gristles. The pork miso soup is filled with daikon radish and broth, so you will be satisfied with a full stomach. It's recommended when you want to eat plenty at a low price. Lunch at izakaya chain restaurants is better than dinner. Thank you for the meal!

Let's have a daytime drink! I decided to go because it's smoker-friendly, with smoking allowed at all seats! The alcohol and lunch menu are reasonably priced! The regular menu is a bit on the higher side. It was quite crowded during lunchtime! It's conveniently located near the station, so easy to get to!

Welcome.---------- July 2020 ----------Let's dive into the FamilyMart and the hidden izakaya next to it on the west side of the north exit of Sapporo Station |o| °д°)ﾉHello, this is the working man's holy land, it's always crowded. The customer service by Mr. Korosuke is very friendly and brisk, making it a very pleasant experience. They started serving lunch later, from 11:00 to 17:00, with half-price drinks. That means lemon sour is a good deal (= ´∀´)ﾉ凵゛From daily specials (with menu) to the classic "Zangi Teishoku," they offer a wide range of options. The beef sirloin steak teishoku is also recommended. The 150g portion is enough for a drinker. The garlic chips sprinkled on top add a crunchy texture. The meat is more fatty than lean, with a rich, sweet and salty sauce that is similar to yakitori sauce. Adding Yamasa's Hokkaido soy sauce makes the rice even more delicious. The wakame miso soup and Q-chan are included in the set. I hesitated between the "extra-large Zangi teishoku" and more drinks, but both are good choices. The quality has improved since last time.

This is a review of a restaurant located near JR Sapporo Station North Exit in Kita Ward, Sapporo City. The reviewer tried to visit their usual spot for drinks with colleagues, but it was full. They then tried another place they had been eyeing, but that was also full. Finally, they managed to find a place on their way back to Sapporo Station. They had all-you-can-drink beer and ordered salted hormone stir-fry and tofu with toppings. The stir-fry had crunchy bean sprouts and tender hormone pieces, while the tofu was topped with green onions, bonito flakes, seaweed, and ginger. Feeling hungry, they also tried the pork fried rice with a good balance of flavors. The reviewer recommends this place for larger groups due to the generous portions of food served alongside the all-you-can-drink option.

There are more and more izakayas where smoking is not allowed. This place allows smoking at all seats. It is located in the basement of a building with small tables, but it is a grateful place for smokers.