I have visited Otaru Tei in Susukino Building many times, and it is a favorite restaurant for my whole family. This time, I visited this place for the first time, which is also part of the APR group! Just like Otaru Tei, they have a great selection of high-quality Japanese sake! We went for the sake, but all the dishes were delicious, the atmosphere in the restaurant was great, and the manager was wonderful. Everything was excellent! Even though I come to Sapporo frequently, I don't know why I didn't know about this place before. I will definitely visit again on my next trip to Sapporo! Wherever you go in the APR group, the staff are well-trained and have a great attitude!

I heard that the first saury of the season had arrived, so I immediately went to the store haha. This time, I had saury sashimi and mackerel sashimi as the main dishes, along with homemade tofu, homemade potato chips (with free refills!), meat dumplings, white salted fish roe, crab miso, and eel broth rolls. The saury sashimi was incredibly fresh, with a great amount of fat and when dipped in soy sauce, the fat floated on top... In this day and age, to have such delicious saury was truly the best. Thank you very much! I also tried the lamb corokke for the first time, and it was incredibly delicious. They really made something tasty again... I want to eat it again. I ended up drinking a lot this day too... Thank you for the feast!

I have completely fallen in love with Guu and started visiting it more often, Cinnamon here. This is only my second time writing about it, but I must have been there at least four times already haha. On this day, we had a sashimi platter with 7 types of fish (seems like they keep adding more) and dishes like Japanese-style shrimp mayo, potato salad, and more! You should definitely order the sashimi platter because it's absolutely delicious. The Japanese-style shrimp mayo has a tempura-like feel with a Japanese twist, and the potato salad with potatoes and cheese has an irresistible flavor. The skewers are always good, especially the tsukune. And the seared mackerel is amazing when they sear it at the table. The raw oysters are top-notch, and the crab miso battleship rolls are also delicious. I always end up drinking a lot of sake and forgetting to take photos, and I always leave a little tipsy haha. Thank you for the delicious meal!

One day, I heard that Gusan had finally reopened after the end of the pandemic, so I decided to pay a visit. This place is in the same APR group as Ezo-ya! It seems like it has been around for quite some time, but I had never heard of it before, so I was curious to see what kind of place it was. The interior of the restaurant is quite interestingly designed. You first climb up the stairs to the second floor, where there is a counter. Then there are the third and fourth floors, with several four-person table seats. The multiple flights of stairs can be a bit tricky for those who are a bit tipsy, so be careful! The all-you-can-drink menu offers Asahi beer and Nikka whiskey for 2000 yen, with the option to add premium rare sake for an additional 500 yen. Surprisingly, there are over 10 types of sake available for the 2000 yen price, including Kubota Senju and Dassai. Other options include Hokkaido Katsu, Fukushi, Kido, Akabu, Kunimare, Jyuichishu, Niseko, and more. I forgot to take a photo, sorry about that. But having so many sake options for 2000 yen is quite rare, so I was pleasantly surprised. As I enjoyed a beer, I decided on some food. Interestingly, this place does not serve complimentary appetizers. For those who miss having appetizers, there is an option for an appetizer platter for 600 yen (a speedy menu item), but I opted for the White Squid Shio-Kara instead. What is white shio-kara, you ask? I'm not even sure what defines shio-kara... As for the food, I ordered a sashimi platter with seven types of seafood, tsukune (chicken meatballs) and cheese tsukune, and some meat gyoza for good measure! The White Squid Shio-Kara arrived promptly and it was delicious. It had the taste of shio-kara without the usual fishy smell, making it quite refined and enjoyable. Next came the tsukune, even before the sashimi! I tried both the regular and cheese tsukune, and they were delicious! Fluffy and flavorful, with the cheese tsukune tasting like a cheeseburger. Definitely worth the price. The sashimi platter arrived soon after, and I noticed there were more than seven pieces... (laughs) Thank you for the extra servings! The sashimi was all delicious. I was surprised to find Kinmedai sashimi on the platter, as well as Uni! It's the best time of year for Uni. The shimesaba (marinated mackerel) was also surprisingly tasty! I heard that one of Gusan's specialties is their serious Oyster Fry, which can be ordered starting from one piece. Since my companion couldn't eat oysters, I decided to have the Oyster Fry myself. You can choose between sauce and tartar sauce, and I went with tartar sauce! And there it was, the Oyster Fry... It was huge!!! I've never seen such a big Oyster Fry before. It seems they use L-size oysters. The taste was rich, plump, and definitely not what you would expect from summer oysters. I was skeptical about how good it would be before trying it, but I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor. And when I posted a picture of the Oyster Fry on social media... I received a service of fresh oysters! I also had the fresh oysters, but I forgot to take a photo. The oysters were also delicious, just like the Oyster Fry. I wonder if it's okay to have such big oysters for 300 yen... really... (laughs) I wanted to have some sake, but for some reason, a really amazing sake that wasn't on the menu was brought out... Anyway, it seems like there are such sake options available here (see photo). Sometimes the sake listed on the menu may not be available, so you might get something like this instead? Oh, and I also had a Salt Lemon Sour, which was delicious. It's made with homemade salted lemon. It had a much more lemony flavor compared to the frozen lemon sours you might find elsewhere. For those who aren't fans of sake, a Lemon Sour is also a good choice. I haven't finished eating yet...

My friend and I went to a second bar in Susukino for drinks. We were greeted by smiling staff and started with a toast of draft beer. The appetizers included sea urchin tofu and simmered eggplant. For our main dishes, we ordered thick-cut Sendai beef tongue grilled over charcoal and whole grilled saury. The beef tongue was cooked perfectly rare and had a great flavor. The saury was delicious, with a crispy skin and flavorful meat. We also tried a variety of Japanese sake, including a black koji sake called "Vibrant" and a dry sake called "Kido Ichikid." The atmosphere became livelier when two tipsy men entered the bar and joined in on the fun. It was a night filled with laughter and good company.

Dad's drinking spot, second stop~♪ This place is not cheap, but they have a great selection of sake and delicious food♪ I don't come here often, but today we had some thick-cut Sendai beef tongue grilled rare, which was delicious♪ We also had "sanma no manma," which is sanma fish stuffed with seasoned rice and grilled to perfection, very tasty♪ Just a tip, it's better not to eat the head of the sanma fish:(；ﾞﾟ'ωﾟ'): We also got some fried chicken! There were two lively customers at the table next to us, and even though I'm not good with strangers, I ended up having a nice conversation with them and got a treat（〃▽〃）Looking at the other regular customers, I noticed they order things like extra large shredded cabbage or fried rice, which are not even on the menu! And they always get extra large portions!!(笑) It's kind of frustrating, so I ended up just ordering some pickled Chinese cabbage, even though it's not on the menu... (笑) Next time, I might actually try ordering the fried rice!

Stairs → Exercise to eliminate lack of exercise on the stairs. It was my first time entering the store after being invited. I sat down while breathing heavily (laughs). So, I quickly ordered beer → beer → delicious today too. In between conversations, I enjoyed the sashimi platter and salted salmon delicacy that was ordered for me, and the conversation flowed. I had a highball, then progressed to the grilled chicken platter, had another highball, and then ate grilled hormone on the hot plate. Before I knew it, I forgot to take a picture of the delicious tomato salad. As expected, it's hard to take photos when you're having a good time... The private room setting allowed us to relax and enjoy our drinks. Thank you for the meal.

I came back to this place because I enjoyed the all-you-can-drink sake at the year-end party last year. The variety of sake is especially good, with local sake from all over Hokkaido as well as brands from outside the region, and a variety of shochu as well. The 2000 yen all-you-can-drink deal is great! I love sake, so I mainly came here to drink (lol). I always start with beer at izakayas, so I started with some meat. The delicious chicken tsukune was fluffy and tender, just as it was written on the menu. The sauce was not too sweet, just right. I also ordered horse sashimi and yakitori, which were decent. Last time I didn't eat much meat, but this time I noticed there are many options on the menu. However, I think I prefer seafood here. I then ordered dishes to accompany the sake. The octopus with creamy texture was delicious. Is the season for this over? I also ordered pickled mackerel, which is my favorite. Both the pickled mackerel and pickled ginger are refreshing. The seafood namero was average. I always seem to order namero whenever it's on the menu. The grilled tarako was perfect for nibbling while drinking. It came with grated mountain wasabi in soy sauce, a perfect accompaniment to sake. I enjoyed drinking seasonal limited sake such as Shirabakuren and Yamanohazan, as well as warmed sake, and got pleasantly tipsy (lol). If you come here, I recommend the sake! I don't usually eat much while drinking, so this place is great for nibbling while enjoying drinks. Thank you for the meal!

The 2-hour all-you-can-drink for 2000 yen includes a wide selection of Japanese sake, including local sake from Hokkaido, as well as other local shochu. A friend who enjoyed a buffet lunch is looking for something light and is excited to drink today! Cheers! 🍶 - Kamesen Junmai Ginjo Namazake: Fruity sweetness like white wine, a favorite. - Mutsu Hassen Tokubetsu Junmai: A nice balance of acidity, very delicious. - Shimetoratsuru Daiginjo: Slightly sweet but finishes smoothly. - Hidetoshi Junmai Genshu Torotoroto: Milky and surprisingly spicy. - Hokkoshosho Masamune Fuyu no Junmai Ginjo: Easy to drink with a good balance of sweetness and acidity. - Asahira Junmai Ginjo Nigori: Crisp and slightly bitter, a favorite of those who like it spicy. - Sasamasamune Tokubetsu Junmai: Delicious with a pear-like aroma and sweetness. - Kagiya Karakuchi Junmai: A bit sour and spicy, enjoyable. The staff kindly allowed us to do a tasting by serving two types in small glasses. The food was a bit disappointing, with the homemade cured mackerel lacking freshness and the grilled liver skewers overcooked. The horse sashimi, however, was tasty despite its appearance. This place is best enjoyed with Japanese sake as the main focus. Please note that a 10% service charge applies.

Visited on Friday at 6:30 pm with a reservation for two made two days prior. Located next to the ramen shop "Keyaki" in Susukino, just across the alley to the right. The entrance is on the 2nd floor, up the stairs. My companion made the choice. We were led to a table in a secluded area on the upper floor, shaped like a quarter ellipse. The walls were adorned with illustrations. It's unclear if my companion had already ordered, but there seemed to be an option for all-you-can-drink. I had an Asahi Super Dry beer. The menu offered a wide variety of sake, including a "Sake Tasting Set" with three types available. The appetizer was a simmered dish. For food, we ordered: - Sashimi platter for two (2400 yen) with tuna, salmon, sea bream, octopus, and another item, each serving one piece per person. The uni (sea urchin) was particularly delicious, with 5-6 pieces that were firm, sweet, and large. - Wagyu beef skewer (320 yen) - Chicken skewer (220 yen) - Tsukune (chicken meatball) with raw egg (420 yen each) x 2 - Tachi Ponzu (980 yen) - a tasty dish with little aftertaste - Shiretoko chicken zangi (620 yen) - crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside - Oyster fry (380 yen) x 2 - large and delicious - Salted roasted ginkgo nuts (600 yen) - served hot and satisfyingly delicious. The total bill came to around 7000 yen per person. We ordered quite a bit, so the price seemed reasonable. Despite not being fully booked during the year-end party season, the restaurant was still quite busy. Overall, it was a satisfying and enjoyable dining experience.

I was invited by my second daughter and came to this place (〃▽〃). I climbed the spiral staircase to the entrance on the second floor, and inside the shop was unique, with a second floor built inside. The lower floor had only counter seats, where adult couples were seated. Since the restroom was only on the upper floor, I climbed up and found that the tables were full, but it felt nice here. There were many types of Japanese sake available, which would be great to recommend to the older men who seem interested in getting to know the pretty girl who likes ponzu sake. I guess Totoron specializes in eating sashimi and meat dishes as he doesn't drink ponzu sake. They are open until 3 am on weekends, so I might invite the local landlady and come back again (＾艸＾)ｳﾌﾟﾌﾟ The delicious chicken motsu-ni was similar to Fukuyoshi's wine stew with a sweet and savory flavor enhanced by sansho pepper. The tempura was crispy and not soggy, making it delicious. The tsukune with egg on top also had a sweet and savory flavor. According to my daughter, grilling beef tongue and grilling fish on the same grill have a similar taste. I couldn't quite tell if the grilled beef tongue had a hint of grilled fish flavor as she described (#^.^#). The atmosphere was very nice, so I would like to come back again.

We visited on a business trip with 4 colleagues from a company we have a relationship with. We ordered sashimi, fried chicken, and oyster fry, and everything was delicious.

I used it at a workplace social gathering. Each dish was delicious, and the lineup for all-you-can-drink was impressive. I didn't ask about the budget, but I was very satisfied. They even had octopus sashimi.

A friend came from Tokyo, so we had a drinking party here. We enjoyed each dish and ended up ordering more.

We visited with 6 people and were seated in a private room on the 3rd floor. It's a shame they didn't have Horigota. I accompanied guests from Kyushu to entertain them. They had sake, appetizers, and Hokkaido-style dishes, and there were also sake options that I liked. Overall, I think it's good. I wouldn't go for everyday dining, but it's a place I would go with guests.

Great value for money, the taste was also good and they had a wide variety of options for all-you-can-drink menu.