I wandered into this place and found it to be dimly lit but spacious with a deep interior. There was one regular customer there. The appetizer was macaroni salad. Feeling tired and getting tipsy easily, I ended with a Concord grape soda mix. I couldn't eat much, but decided to try the recommended soy-marinated cod. The portion was generous and the seasoning was strong. It didn't go well with the grape soda, haha. I'd like to come back with an empty stomach next time.

My drinking session with Mairevi-san in Higashi-Sapporo is coming to an end as the subway's last train approaches. Our fifth stop of the day is "Sawachan," a quaint izakaya with a cozy atmosphere. Upon entering, we are greeted by dim lighting that leads to a counter straight ahead, beyond which there seems to be a raised seating area, although it's too dark to see clearly. There is one other customer engrossed in the TV. We take our seats near the entrance of the counter and order a cold "pon sake" and a "macaroni salad." The salad, with a mild and comforting flavor, is a welcome addition to our night of drinking and eating. We decide to indulge in the seasonal "tarako soy sauce marinated" dish, which proves to be irresistible and pairs well with our drinks. Despite the temptation to continue, we are mindful of having work the next day. Unlike Susukino, we cannot afford to get too drunk as we cannot walk home from here. We settle the bill in time for the last train and bid farewell to the establishment. Apologies for not contributing more to their sales. Thank you for the meal.

5 minutes walk from Shiraiishi Station. Located between Tanuki-san and Igokochi-san. This time, we did a bar crawl with three places lined up side by side! You can't see the atmosphere from the outside. There is no information on Tabelog either. But let's go in and check it out (・∀・) There's nothing scary for a drunk person (・∀・) The seats are at the counter and a raised area in the back. It is run by a husband and wife. I encountered the strongest beer this time for my final drink. It was delicious and refreshing. I couldn't just have one and go home (・∀・) I heard that they clean the server very carefully and frequently. It's important after all. The whole interior of the shop is clean (・∀・) I was already full, so I ordered only stingray fin as a snack. But wait!! A gratin appeared as a service ☆ Did they know that I like gratin? (・∀・) Since they gave it to me, I'll eat it ☆ It's not like a fashionable Western-style restaurant, it's more like the taste of home! This is also good. I ate too much this time ( ´∀｀) If they do something like this, of course I can't leave. Another beer (・∀・) And another beer (・∀・) I have a great communication skill to liven up with regular customers at the counter, the owner, and the mother. Another beer (・∀・) I was supposed to go home early, but ended up drinking a lot (・∀・) Well, it's the usual thing. I had a great time ♡ I didn't take photos of the exterior or interior, but it's a welcoming atmosphere where even first-timers or solo diners can feel comfortable. Even if you're dining alone, the mama-san will chat with you so you won't feel lonely. I didn't eat much this time, so next time I'll try other menu items. Thank you for the meal!

Adding photos for a revisit!

My mother was very lovely and warmly welcomed us. I would love to visit this restaurant again!