I visited on a Tuesday night. The location is great, at the northeast corner of Susukino intersection. The place was quite busy with customers, and it felt like Sapporo has completely returned to pre-COVID times. The sashimi platter was average, but the tempura with corn and asparagus was delicious. They offer a wide selection of local sake in their all-you-can-drink menu, which is highly recommended for sake lovers.

A group of friends gathered from outside the area and made a reservation for a course with all-you-can-drink for 7000 yen. We enjoyed luxurious Hokkaido dishes such as boat sashimi and Hanasaki crab, along with a wide variety of Japanese sake, and we are very satisfied. The cost performance is quite high, and the staff who serve us in kimonos create a lovely atmosphere.

I arrived at the restaurant around 10:00 PM on Friday, without a reservation. The medium fatty tuna with grated radish and seaweed on top was even more delicious. The pickled ginger and marinated mackerel at the end were also very tasty. It seemed uncommon in the Kanto region, but the place was bustling with office workers after work. The all-you-can-drink local sake was cost-effective, allowing you to enjoy plenty of delicious sake.

The course with all-you-can-drink for 5500 yen starts with 3 dishes and is very Hokkaido-like. It's popular among business travelers as it also includes tempura and a soup, satisfying your hunger. I also ordered the specialty here, whole grilled saury. Oh, it's an additional order. Well, it's delicious.

A capital-backed izakaya with multiple locations in Sapporo. Located near Susukino intersection in a basement setting. This time, we were guided to a table seating area as we had a slightly larger party for a banquet. The atmosphere is somewhat calm with an old folk house style. The organizer had pre-booked a course with all-you-can-drink for 5000 yen. We were recommended the whole squid dish by the staff, and the tipsy old men in our group immediately ordered it separately. It was delicious!! Honestly, the food is priced as you would expect from a capital-backed izakaya. However, the all-you-can-drink option is amazing!! What's great about it? The variety of sake. And almost all of them are included in the all-you-can-drink option (46 types). The service is also good. Overall, if you enjoy sake, the cost performance is excellent. If you don't drink, it's just average.

This time, I visited a restaurant that my junior colleague reserved, where we could enjoy all-you-can-drink sake and there was a particular dish that was said to be incredibly delicious. The entrance was at street level, and upon entering, there was a staircase leading downstairs, which heightened our expectations. Looking at the menu, there were various options available. When we asked for the all-you-can-drink menu, the staff informed us that aside from the sake listed on the menu, we could enjoy unlimited sake. We were surprised by how much we could drink! The dishes we ordered are shown in the photos, and every dish was delicious. Among them, the "whole grilled mackerel" was exceptional, and we ended up ordering more.

Great value for money. All-you-can-drink for 5000 yen, very satisfied. Today, we also had a hot pot included so it felt like a party. The sashimi was as good as always, and the tempura was Hokkaido-style fritters. In addition to drinks like Jozankei/ Niseko/ Sokan, they even had Hitotsume, amazing!

One of the best places I relied on when living in Hokkaido. This recommended restaurant has a perfect combination of taste, variety of dishes, prices, and cozy atmosphere. It is operated by the APR Group, a well-known food and beverage company in Sapporo, which opened in 2000. Their specialty is the "Sanma no Manma," a dish where a whole Sanma fish is stuffed with Sanma rice from head to tail. The rich flavor of Sanma is irresistible. They also offer other Hokkaido specialties such as Ramen Salad, Hair Crab, Genghis Khan, Asparagus, and Salted Cod Roe Butter. I tried the all-you-can-drink menu for 2,000 yen, which includes a wide selection of Hokkaido sake, making it especially recommended for travelers. It was consistently satisfying. Thank you for the delicious meal.

The restaurant recommended by my boss as a place for sake lovers. They offer a drink-all-you-can menu for sake, making it a must-visit for those who enjoy sake. Since I was planning on just having a quick drink, I ordered dishes and drinks separately. They had many Hokkaido specialties and ingredients, and I chose with the help of the staff. The shellfish sashimi was fresh and delicious! A must-try dish was the signature dish - whole grilled saury. The saury was stuffed with special sauce and rice, then grilled over charcoal. The combination of saury and rice was excellent. The dish was packed full of rice from head to tail, providing a satisfying meal. They also had unique sake options, and I had a great time enjoying delicious food and drinks.

This is a reliable restaurant that I have been going to for a long time. Today, I ordered the Shakotan sea urchin for 1980 yen, as it is the season for it. However, when the dish arrived, I was surprised by the small portion size. It was enough for about 3 people to share, which felt a bit lacking. The texture was a bit soft, but the taste was okay. When I think about how in Shakotan I could have four times the amount for the same price (if converted to sea urchin bowl), it makes me wonder if it's worth the travel and time. For those from outside the region, I believe the sea urchin here is still very delicious and a good value (since it's hard to find fresh sea urchin in Tokyo). Maybe it's a privilege for Hokkaido locals. The Hokkaido asparagus and the market price squid sashimi were also tasty, but overall, it was a bit expensive! The all-you-can-drink option is a good deal, but this time I made a poor choice in food selection. I'll come back again without hesitation. Thank you for the meal.

I revisited a restaurant I had used for a work-related gathering in May 2022. It is located next to Hokusei Building, called "New Hokusei Building". The tenants in this building are mostly high-end establishments, giving off a pricey impression. On this day, after attending a live concert at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena, I decided to stop by for a cool down. I started off with a beer to quench my thirst, and then opted for the all-you-can-drink option for sake, which seemed to have a wide selection. The total cost was 2,200 yen. The appetizer, priced at 600 yen, had a homemade feel to it, though a bit on the expensive side. I ordered the "Chef's selection of 5 types" for 1,960 yen, requesting it without salmon. The chef recommended the "Shime Saba" (pickled mackerel) and kindly offered two servings. The sashimi included fatty tuna, flounder that was almost as fatty as toro, botan shrimp, and large-sized shime saba with a good amount of fat. The octopus head was pretty standard. The "Motsu Niku Tofu" stew was mediocre. The "Dashimaki Tamago" (rolled omelette) was well-cooked and generously flavored with dashi. The "Nostalgic Potato Salad" lacked the mayo flavor I prefer. For sake, I had "Yui Kitashizuku" from Ibaraki and "Yamada Nishiki" from Niigata served warm, followed by "Dassai" from Yamaguchi, "Daishinshu" from Nagano, and "Kaga Tobisho" from Ishikawa served cold. The sashimi turned out to be surprisingly good, making the sake go down smoothly. The staff and chef were attentive and made my experience enjoyable.

I used to frequent this place a lot during my college days, but this visit was after many decades. The fact that it has been thriving right in the heart of Susukino for so long means it's truly a great restaurant. This time, I ordered the all-you-can-drink option and was pleasantly surprised by the wide selection of excellent Japanese sake available. Definitely worth going for the all-you-can-drink option. Thanks to that, I ended up drinking too much... haha The food was fantastic, especially the Zanki skewers! They were delicious with a unique Zanki-style seasoning, and I ended up ordering more. The crab miso was also top-notch. We ordered a variety of dishes, and everything was delicious. And the prices were reasonable. The staff were all friendly and provided quick service. The fact that each table is like a private room is perfect for a cozy drinking session. I was reminded once again of the greatness of this restaurant. It's back on my list of choices when I come to Susukino. This time, I didn't order sashimi, so next time, I'll make sure to order some (there were lots of oysters swimming in the tank inside the restaurant...), and just enjoy a relaxing drink. To be this satisfied and only pay around 3000 yen per person is a steal!

Second visit. I recommend the all-you-can-drink option with a wide variety of Japanese sake, including occasional premium brands like Juyondai and Tatenokawa. Everything from seafood to oden is delicious, but I especially recommend the seafood and sashimi. The live Botan shrimp was incredibly fresh and tasty.

Good sake tends to be expensive, so it's great to have all-you-can-drink options. This restaurant has the best all-you-can-drink sake selection I've ever seen. There are many unfamiliar sakes to choose from, making the selection process enjoyable. Even though I have an unsophisticated palate, I still enjoy this kind of experience. The food is delicious, although there is nothing particularly outstanding about it. It was my mistake, but I ordered regular food instead of focusing on the theme of drinking sake. The private room we were seated in was for 8 people, but there were only 3 of us... I felt sorry about that. We were able to spend a quiet, relaxing 2 hours, and the staff were polite and made us feel comfortable. I would like to visit again in the future.

Coronavirus is also settling down, so I had a drinking party with my colleagues and boss, a total of six people. This time we used the restaurant called Tenohira located next to Sushizanmai in Susukino. The price for the all-you-can-drink course with food included is 4000 yen. The restaurant was lively and full of customers. Walk-in customers without reservations were being turned away. There is a separate smoking area for smokers. I forgot to take photos, but there were various types of sake available for all-you-can-drink, making it a great place for sake lovers. My recommendation is the Dassai Lemon Sour, an original drink made with Dassai sake as the base. It's so easy to drink, it's dangerously good. The food was delicious as well, especially the most popular dish, "Sanma no Manma," which is a whole Pacific saury with rice inside, and you can eat the head and tail too. The restaurant was full that day, so the service for food and drinks took some time, but overall, I was satisfied. I am grateful to my colleague who made the reservation for this wonderful restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

Located at New Hokusei Building B1F, Minami 4-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, this restaurant offers a variety of delicious dishes. The cover charge is 600 yen, and they serve specialties like Hakodate squid sashimi for 2500 yen, live Botan shrimp for 400 yen each, and homemade crab meatball for 380 yen each. They also offer draft Asahi Super Dry beer for 580 yen. You can see live squid swimming in a tank by the street, and you can even enjoy live squid sashimi without a reservation. The sashimi is fresh and beautifully presented, with a sweet and tender texture. The fried squid legs are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The Botan shrimp has a firm texture and a sweet taste. The homemade crab meatball is delicate and flavorful. Overall, it was a memorable dining experience at this northern izakaya with unique and delicious dishes that you won't find elsewhere.

When I went on a trip to Hokkaido, I checked into a hotel and then went to have dinner. The restaurant I visited that day was called "Tenohira," located just a short walk from Susukino Station. There were stairs leading to the basement floor where the restaurant was located. I was shown to a semi-private table seat inside the restaurant. The staff recommended the 5000 yen (including tax) course, which included all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink options. The course started with small dishes, sashimi assortment, and today's grilled dish. After that, you could order your favorite dishes from the regular menu. The drink menu for the all-you-can-drink option included 46 types of local sake, including popular brands like Dassai 45. I decided to go for the 5000 yen course and ordered a highball and lemon sour to start. The food included potato salad, sashimi assortment, and grilled fish as part of the course. You could then order additional dishes from a variety of menu options. The all-you-can-eat menu included sashimi, grilled dishes, yakitori, delicacies, side dishes, fried foods, salads, sushi, and rice dishes. There were also additional optional menu items available for an extra charge. I ordered dishes like crab miso, sea urchin tempura, squid marinated in oil, and salmon roe with soy sauce. The food was delicious and went well with the sake. I also tried different types of sake, including local Hokkaido sake and other famous brands. The meal ended with the restaurant's specialty dish, whole grilled saury. Overall, the 5000 yen all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink course at Tenohira was a great option for sake lovers. The restaurant had a pleasant atmosphere, and the young staff members were friendly and attentive. It was a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience.

[Point] - This is a seafood izakaya located underground in the New Hokusei Building along Saburoku (National Route 36). They have a good selection of sake available. - It's close to Susukino Station, making it convenient for both first and second parties. - The atmosphere inside the restaurant is calm and not too noisy with many young people. [Content] For the second party, we had a light meal while enjoying the dishes shown in the photos: - Whole grilled saury: This is a specialty of the restaurant with a visually impactful presentation. It was very delicious with just the right amount of fat. - Toro and pickled radish roll: Personally, I felt that there was a bit lacking in the amount of toro, but it was within an acceptable range. The combination of toro and pickled radish's sweetness was exquisite and tasty! Thank you for the meal!

First, appetizers, and sashimi, followed by whole grilled saury. The whole grilled saury comes with sauce and rice, perfect for drinking and eating. This year, they say the saury from Nemuro is small, but it's still delicious. This is how an izakaya should be. As we drink, we enjoy tempura made with fresh ingredients, and our sake consumption increases even more.

Welcome.---------- August 2020----------Located at South 4 West 3, next to Sushizanmai along R36, in the basement of New Kitahoshi Building |o| °д°)ﾉ Hello. This is one of the APR series with about 20 branches in Susukino (such as Ezo-ya, Tsukiyo no Tanuki). The opening hours are irregular, with weekdays from 5 pm, Saturdays from 3 pm, Sundays from 12 pm, and unclear on public holidays, so there are days when you can have a daytime drink. I went with a customer. There are a few seats at the counter, and the rest are almost private rooms with sunken kotatsu-style tables, but we sat on slightly higher chairs. The aged space exudes a Showa-era atmosphere and is very comfortable. There is a super wonderful service provided by the female owner (wearing a kimono), who is also the manager of "Hokuno Umitebako Fuu." The weekend-only tipsy course costs 3000 yen, and it includes all-you-can-drink with 48 types of sake. We were impressed by the skillful persuasion from the start and ended up having a sake festival with selections like "Bakuren," "AKABU," "Nabeshima 2 types," "Hokuto Zuiso," "Kuro Ryu," and "Juyondai." Looking back, we drank too much, but "Juyondai" for the finish was the best choice. The course consisted of a platter with 5 types of sashimi (sweet shrimp, salmon, tuna, squid, enagawa), a small dish of shrimp and mushroom matsunozuke, and the main course transitioned from fish to meat with rare Minke whale ginger steak and skewers of skin and thigh with a strong salt flavor. The meal also included Hokkaido egg omelet, edamame, and zangi. Just when we were ready to finish, we were served with "Hiyajiru" and pickles, followed by a Yamagata dashi tea rice with momiji oroshi as a nice accent. The pickles included pickled radish, eggplant, and takuan. We kept drinking and nibbling throughout, but ended up sticking to the female owner's "48. Secret Sake" the whole time, which never disappoints. It might be better than choosing yourself. It's not on the menu, so it must be good for sure.