Let's try to feel the atmosphere of Kyushu. I ordered shochu, Calpis, pork bone soup shabu-shabu, champon noodles, horse meat yukke, fugu tempura, and Kyushu-style grilled chicken sauce. I ordered things that I don't usually eat. The kibinago sashimi was sold out, which was disappointing. We were served two servings of appetizers that we didn't order. It was chicken with sesame dressing. The pork bone soup shabu-shabu was a bit bland. There was a lot of pork belly, and the meat was quite large. When I added the champon noodles at the end, it thickened up and the taste was just right. The fugu tempura was smaller than I expected, with 5 small pieces that were hard to eat due to the bones. The horse meat yukke was quite strong in flavor. I wanted to order something else, so I asked the staff what Kyushu-style grilled chicken was, and they just said it was "strong in flavor." I ended up ordering 5 pieces with sauce. It included pork belly, ponpochi, shishito peppers, chicken heart, and chicken meat. Honestly, it wasn't a very unique taste. (Later I found out that Kyushu-style grilled chicken uses pork belly meat) Whether it was a part-timer or not, I think they should at least explain the characteristics of the products. The restaurant was not busy, but it felt like a private room, so it would be nice to have some space between tables if it's not too busy. Lastly, the appetizer charge of 400 yen per person x 2 was an unnecessary expense. I hope they stop the appetizer system.

This is my second time at Nishigo Sake. I highly recommend the horse sashimi and motsu nabe. The horse sashimi here is thicker than at other places, giving it a satisfying texture. The drinks are served relatively quickly, so there's no stress. It's a great restaurant with private rooms.

I tried horse meat for the first time and surprisingly, it was delicious. The horse sashimi was a bit tough to chew. One of the pieces in the horse sashimi platter was extremely tough and caused my TMJ to flare up. The meal included spicy lotus root, pumpkin, and renkon salad, horse shabu-shabu with black soy sauce, charcoal-grilled horse tongue, a platter of horse sashimi, and finished with champon noodles.

This is an izakaya located in the bustling district of Sapporo city. It is conveniently located near a train station, bus stop, and parking lot. This time, I ordered horse sashimi and beer, and the meat was thick and rich in flavor. The alcohol selection was also abundant besides beer. I recommend this place.

Horse sashimi and tripe were amazing!! It was my first time trying horse sashimi, but it was delicious!! I want to eat it again!!

★KG★ I visited around 8:00 pm on a weekday. I didn't have a reservation, but I was able to enter the restaurant without any problems. I was guided to a private room with a sunken kotatsu table, and then I looked at the menu. The specialty of this restaurant is horse meat. They offer various types of horse sashimi, horse meat hot pot, yukhoe, and more. They also have grilled chicken (from Miyazaki?), chicken nanban (also from Miyazaki?), and pork hot pot (from Kagoshima?), among others. I tried the yukhoe and hot pot with horse meat, but the hot pot was a bit disappointing. It was supposed to be a fun and enjoyable sakura hot pot, but I felt a little sad after eating it. The color of the meat didn't look appetizing, possibly due to being frozen. The tartar sauce for the chicken nanban was not to our liking, making us miss the tartar sauce we had in Miyazaki. The stick dumplings were not really in stick form, adding to the charm. While it was a unique experience to try Kyushu cuisine not easily found in Hokkaido, we left the restaurant with some concerns about the overall quality, which may affect Kyushu's reputation.

I was invited to the "Higashi Ward Meeting" for the first time on December 4, 2016! I went to a restaurant called "Saigo Sakamori" located near Kanjo-dori Higashi Station, known for its Kyushu cuisine. The motsunabe (offal hot pot) I had after a long time was really delicious! The thickly sliced basashi (horse sashimi) with Kyushu soy sauce was also very satisfying! However, I arrived a bit late and the party had already started, so I had to catch up quickly as a latecomer. I started drinking highballs quickly and before I knew it, I had no memory of the later part of the night, not even remembering what I said or did. I hope I didn't cause any trouble with my behavior... I need to work on my habit of drinking and eating slowly. To all the members of the Higashi Ward Meeting, I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Hmm... By the way, it's a full moon today. I walked from a certain place to get here. I followed the map on Tabelog and arrived at Nishigo Sakamori. It's an interestingly named restaurant. Is it a recommended place for horse meat? The entire restaurant had private rooms. Asahi Super Dry Premium Draft Beer has a metallic taste. The appetizer was boiled chicken and cabbage. The texture of the meat and the taste of the soup were not bad, but the cabbage was too soft. It was chilled well, which might be refreshing in the summer. The horse meat sushi was difficult to chew, almost like chewing on a tasteless lump. The soy sauce seemed regular. Maybe it would have been better with horse sashimi or Kumamoto's specialty spicy lotus root. The assorted grilled chicken skewers had five skewers: pork belly, ponpochi (chicken skin), heart, chicken tail, and secret sauce. I chose salt seasoning to see the quality of the ingredients. The pork belly, ponpochi, and heart skewers were too salty and slightly tough. By this point, it was disappointing. The chicken tail had a bit of saltiness but was not as bad as the previous skewers. However, there were some pieces that were too tough to eat. The best drink was the fresh lemon sour. I ordered drinks at a fast pace, and they were brought promptly. We quickly left one hour before closing. Feeling somewhat unsatisfied, I bought a rice ball from the convenience store on the way back and it was delicious. It had nothing to do with remembering the horse meat sushi. After sleeping, my throat was very dry. The salt from the skewers seemed to have had a big impact. I'm curious about the hot pot, but... horse shabu-shabu also caught my attention, and the beef tripe hot pot seemed safe and delicious. However, based on the skewers and sushi I had, I wonder how it would be. ☆☆☆ Next episode preview ☆☆☆ Gotta do something about this!

In October 2015, I visited a clinic building near Higashitojo-sen Kanko-dori Higashi Station. There are not many shops I want to visit after getting off the subway. Despite having a bus terminal, this place does not seem to be developing. The area has seen several changes in izakayas. It used to be in front of the Higashi Ward Office. That place seemed to have more people. "Saigo Sakamori". People from Kagoshima would be angry if they saw this naming. "Saigo-don was not a trivial person." In the end, I went in. All-you-can-drink for one hour for 600 yen. Okay, because I'm only here for an hour. In return, you have to order at least two dishes per person. That makes sense. There is no way there would be such a "drinking party" outside of Susukino. The "vinegar motsu" was the most delicious. There are no counter seats, only raised seating areas separated by curtains on the floor. It's not a place for a quick drink after getting off the subway. It might be a bit inconvenient to use. Maybe it's more family-friendly because of the location. Keep it up, "Saigo-don".

This is an izakaya located near Kanjo-dori Higashi Station. The name of the restaurant sounded familiar to me, so I think there are a few branches in the city, but this was my first time visiting. You have to take off your shoes, but the staff will take care of them without giving you a key. The wooden board with a rough texture, like a large shogi piece, is a bit of a hassle. It's already a hassle to take off your shoes, and the key is in the way and easy to lose, making it easy to forget where your shoes are. It's very comfortable to save that trouble. The restaurant is filled with private, sunken kotatsu-style seats. The personal space is spacious and comfortable. There are several drink options for all-you-can-drink, with the standard including beer for 700 yen per hour. The draft beer is Sapporo Classic. As the name suggests, there are many Kyushu-related dishes on the menu. It's good that it's not just focused on Kagoshima because of Saigo. They offer famous local dishes from Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and other areas in Kyushu. Although I'm not used to eating dishes like motsunabe or basashi, I enjoyed the chicken tataki. I regret forgetting to order the Miyazaki chicken nanban as a chicken lover. Smoking is allowed. They are open until a decent hour, and the atmosphere is good, so it's not bad. I liked the private rooms, so I think I will come back again.

Hello~ I'm here to disturb you! Today, I am dining with a gourmet friend. The restaurant we came to today is Sougen Sakamori Kankyo-dori Store. The reviews seemed a bit sketchy, but I heard it was a hidden gem so I came here hesitantly. The location is near the Kankyo-dori Higashi subway station on the Toho line. I met up with my friend at the subway exit and we entered the restaurant together. As we entered, we were greeted by energetic young female staff members. As an old man, I was in a good mood. We were then guided to a private room. We sat down and first looked at the drink menu. They offered a drink all-you-can for 500 yen for one hour. Cheap!!! Oh? Plus 200 yen for a classic beer! Well, that makes sense. Getting a classic beer for 500 yen is actually a bit worrying. We ordered two classic beers. While waiting, we looked through the menu. We started with horse sashimi, then there were three types of hot pots, chicken yakitori, and chicken nanban, among others. I couldn't decide, so I asked the female staff member who brought our beers for recommendations. I ordered what she suggested. After a few minutes of waiting and sipping our beers, the dishes started arriving! - Motsunabe: Large pieces of motsu (offal) with a mild amount of leek. I ordered the "salt" flavor. It took about 15 minutes to cook. The soup was good, with a nice dashi flavor and a spicy kick from the red pepper. - Satsuma Jidori Grilled: The texture of the meat was amazing! It had a crunchy texture. It seemed like we were supposed to eat it with yuzu pepper. - Tsukiage: In Kyushu, "satsuma-age" is called "tsukiage." This dish is meant to be enjoyed with sake. - Spicy Mentaiko: I was curious about the name "agootoshi." The spicy mentaiko had sesame sprinkled on top. - Horse Sashimi Assortment: This was the main dish! Having horse sashimi for a weekday meal is a luxury! The assortment included heart, mane, and lean meat. The heart was crunchy without any gamey taste. The lean meat had a firm yet tender texture that was delightful. The mane was pure white and surprisingly light and delicious. Lastly, we received a surprise treat from the staff! They brought us a "3 kinds of ice cream assortment," which they are apparently developing as a new menu item. Thank you! My friend and I enjoyed the ice cream. Surprises are always nice! The food was delicious, and the staff's hospitality was wonderful. One thing that caught my attention was that the sour drinks and highballs had weak carbonation. Especially for highballs, the intense carbonation is what I believe adds to the flavor, so it was a bit lacking for me. I hope they improve on this. Thank you for the meal today!

Saturday around 8:00 PM, went to a Kyushu izakaya called "Saigo Sakamori" (^u^) First impression was like, "Isn't this a copycat of Saigo Takamori?" Even the illustrations... (;O;) Well, let's start with a quick comment (+o+). Personally, I like the fun and impactful name, but... (/^o^)/ Now, when it comes to parking, there was none, but there is a paid parking lot nearby along 16th Street. Upon entering the restaurant, the staff greeted us and asked us to take off our shoes. Surprisingly, the shoe rack was full, so we left our shoes there. The all-you-can-drink option was only 700 yen for beer, which was quite cheap! However, it was charged per hour, and extensions were also at the same rate, so it was reasonable. They had a lot of Kyushu shochu options. We tried their homemade satsuma-age, which was average, and the extra-large chicken nanban, which was pretty good. The local chicken was excellent, and the Hakata beef tripe hot pot was a must-try. We also had gyoza, tonkotsu ramen, and mentaiko, among other dishes, but I was too drunk to give a proper review. Overall, the food was delicious, but I can't be sure. The staff was young, and the atmosphere with many private rooms was nice. The Kyushu trip (culinary adventure) with Saigo-don was enjoyable. Thank you (^O^)/

It is a restaurant that mainly serves Kyushu cuisine. I was surprised by how cheap the all-you-can-drink option was. The food was neither good nor bad, just average. The prices seemed fair. Maybe the hot pot is recommended? I didn't try it myself, but it looked delicious. There were many young staff members, creating a lively atmosphere. It seems like a place for young people. However, I don't really like being approached by staff members, so it was a bit much for them to keep talking to us for 10 or 20 minutes when we were just there to drink. Overall, it was a good value for the money.

From 15:00 to 17:00, there is a 120-minute all-you-can-eat and drink option for 2000 yen, and since I had a good experience at a different branch before, I decided to try it with my sister. The menu is divided into categories, and at first, you choose one dish from each category. After that, you can choose your favorite dishes with a plate exchange system, but if you want to order two ice creams, for example, it will require two plate exchanges, so it's surprisingly difficult to order! Also, even though the place was not crowded, the food took a really long time to arrive, so I wondered if they were calculating something before serving it. I wanted to eat sweet potato chips, but they were not available. Also, some drinks listed on the Hot Pepper app were missing as well. - Caesar Salad (Half): Even the half portion is quite filling and has just the right seasoning to make the vegetables tasty. - Potato Salad: It had a chunky texture that made it satisfying to eat. - Cheese Mentaiko Omelette: Consistently delicious, highly recommended! - Cheese Pork Rolls: I wanted to order this again, but I couldn't because it was last order time. - Pork Bone Shabu-Shabu: You can order this dish for one person, but it's quite a large portion. It wasn't too rich and had a good taste. - Motsunabe (Miso): You can also order this dish for one person, and it comes with a lot of vegetables. It was consistently tasty. - Chicken Nanban (Tartar, Spicy Sauce/Half): The tartar sauce was too sweet, and the spicy sauce was manageable even for someone who doesn't like spicy food. - Fried Cartilage: The coating was similar to tempura and had a good amount. - Pork Omelette: It had a fluffy texture with plenty of pork and just the right amount of flavor. - Saigo Don: The staff will warn you about the large portion, and it comes with slightly tough pork belly, raw egg (which seemed more raw than a typical soft-boiled egg), and a substantial amount of rice. It looked different from the photo, and I regret not getting the Sicilian rice instead. - Ice Cream (Vanilla, Strawberry): The ice cream tasted like a commercial brand, but the strawberry flavor had a nice berry taste. Overall, it seemed like a good deal considering that it would cost around 5000-6000 yen per person without the all-you-can-eat option. The drinks were average. Since it's a 120-minute time limit, even if the place is empty, they will ask you to settle the bill once the time is up. It might be a good idea to decide on the next place to go before your time is up. If it was a 90-minute limit, I think we wouldn't have been able to order as much. (Last order is 20 minutes before the end, and drinks are served in replacement glasses.)