Ordering from my smartphone was very convenient. The staff quickly brought the food to me, which was great. However, I didn't enjoy the food as much because it was served in disposable packaging. It would be better if the menu had real photos in disposable packs instead of the images I saw. The spacing between tables was a bit tight, and the staff kept bumping into my chair without apologizing, which was disappointing.

One of the summer traditions in Hokkaido is the Odori Beer Garden. Each beer maker has their own area, and I went to the Suntory area in Nishi 5-chome because it was the closest to the station. It was quite crowded, so I ordered a beer server to make things easier. The large Sapporo beer handle was cute. The food was delicious, with many options that paired well with beer or were typical of summer in Hokkaido. I want to go there at least once a year.

Every year there is an event, but every year there are new shops. I'm not sure how that works, but I met up with friends at the Beer Garden. I can't drink yet, so I had a meal instead. It's been about 100 years since I last came here. I bought tickets, and when you give the beer to the staff with a hat, they bring it to you. The food is served at a separate counter, but it's far from the ticket booth. The food is already packed, so it's served immediately. The Genghis Khan dish was warm and the grated pickle sauce was really delicious. I had forgotten about it, but I want to eat it again. The Kimchi and sausages were better than I expected, but for the price, I imagined the portions to be about 70% of what they were. Especially the Genghis Khan dish. The pizza the person next to me was eating looked good too. I learned that the food at Suntory Beer Garden is delicious. It was a tasty week. Thank you for the meal!

One convenient aspect of the Daito Bigger Garden is the ease of being able to sit down and have a drink without a reservation while exploring the central area. Recently, beer gardens with a time-limited, food-inclusive system have been popping up on rooftops of buildings and hotels, but personally, I'm not a big fan. It seems to be popular among urbanites, with some places being difficult to reserve. I visited the Suntory Premium Malt's Garden in West 5th Avenue after hopping over from the "World of Beer" event in 10th Avenue. As of April 2023, the top beer sales rankings in Japan are Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, Sapporo, and Orion. Personally, I have always been an "Asahi fan" since the release of Asahi Super Dry, and I still think that crisp taste is delicious. Why am I promoting "Asahi" in a review of the Suntory venue? I ordered the "Fragrant Ale (medium glass) @700 yen," "Black Beer (medium glass) @700 yen," "Margherita @1,480 yen," "Delicious Salted Cabbage @550 yen," and takoyaki. The food is supervised by the first champion of CHEF-1 Grand Prix, Shin Shimokuni, and the head chef of the Michelin-starred French restaurant "Cote d'Or" in Miyano Mori. Although I have never been to the expensive restaurant and it is difficult to make a reservation, it is nice to be able to enjoy beer gardens easily. The "Margherita" was pre-made and served, with a firm texture and average taste, not great value for money. The takoyaki tasted good, but it was also pre-made and served lukewarm, and the portion of 4 pieces was a bit unsatisfying. The Delicious Salted Cabbage was the best, as it tasted great even at room temperature. While I used to drink Sapporo beer a lot in the past, these days I lean towards "Suntory" as the second choice after "Asahi." When Suntory made a great effort with the release of "Premium Malt," I was impressed by the amazing product that was produced. After finishing my beer, I will head to the karaoke box. Thank you for the meal.

Sapporo has been experiencing hot summer days, but on this day there was a little rain earlier which made it feel slightly better. I decided to enjoy Sapporo's summer in a reserved seat with a roof. The reserved seat was quite comfortable, and the staff came to take orders and serve the food. In this temperature, beer tends to get warm quickly, but it was nice that I could get a refill with a cold glass. One of the great advantages of the Odori Beer Garden is that you can drink and eat without having to wait in line. I had a great time enjoying three rounds of cold Premium Malts and lemon sours in the still bright Odori Park before 6 pm. The snacks were also plentiful and delicious, including avocado garlic shrimp, buttered salted potatoes, sausages, margherita pizza, pickled cucumbers, scallops in their shells, and fried chicken. The cold Premium Malts in Odori Park during the summer were delicious. Thank you for the meal! I have cleared my beer garden quota for this year, see you again next year!

On the third day of our summer vacation trip to Hokkaido, my husband, daughter, and I visited the Shiroi Koibito Park in the morning and decided to stop by the beer garden being held at Odori Park on our way back to Sapporo Station. We chose the Suntory beer stand, which was the closest to the station. Despite it being past 1 pm, there were already many customers enjoying themselves. We ordered two large jugs of Sapporo Premium Malt's beer, Pepsi cola, Shaka-style salted cabbage, fresh cucumber pickles, edamame, and Hokkaido salmon fry & chips with tartar sauce. We used a QR code on the table to order drinks from our smartphones, and the staff delivered them to us. While we had to pick up the food ourselves, we could conveniently pay through our smartphones when ordering. There was also a mobile order discount available, which was a nice bonus. The young staff members were attentive and ready to take orders directly if needed, even if mobile ordering was not possible. We debated ordering from the beer tap, but decided to go with the large jugs as 3 liters seemed like too much for two people. The food was decent but lacked seasoning, making it a bit underwhelming as beer snacks. Perhaps it was because we had eaten a lot at the hotel breakfast buffet and were feeling the effects of the hot Hokkaido weather, but we ended up mainly eating vegetables. We added two medium jugs of Sapporo Premium Malt's beer later, totaling 2270ml, which made us realize that we could have easily handled 3 liters between the two of us. Drinking beer outside in the heat was truly enjoyable. After leisurely enjoying the beer garden, we strolled back to Sapporo Station. Thank you for the fun time and delicious food. Cheers!

I went to a Sapporo beer garden for the first time in my half-century of life. It was a day trip tour from Kushiro by express train. The first place we visited was Suntory. The beer garden was in the heat of over 30°C. The beer was delicious for the first sip or two, but it started to warm up quickly. You have to drink fast to enjoy it cold. Well, maybe that's part of the charm of beer gardens? It's fun to be in a lively atmosphere with a large group of people. We ordered "Eel Beijing Duck-style" as a snack. It was an interesting experience, to say the least...

The beer garden of "Premium Malt's" held in Odori Park in Sapporo was located right next to the public restroom, so we decided to go there! Upon entering, we received a paper with our assigned seat number and got a wristband. Of course, the entrance fee was free. We first headed to our designated seat number on the paper. It was a table seat that felt like backstage, so it might be better to reserve in advance to get a good seat. We bought tickets and then received beer and food in a self-service style system with cashless payment available. For those who don't like beer, there were highballs and gin and soda available. The food was a bit pricey but tasted decent. Especially the Abashiri seafood salt yakisoba was delicious with plenty of ingredients. Just the fact that you can drink outside at a "beer garden" creates a great atmosphere. My son passes through Odori Park on his way home from work on his bike. He mentioned that he wanted to try the beer garden that was being held while passing by. He was able to make his beer garden debut, and his wish came true. Thank you for the meal. The nights in Sapporo are cool, with a temperature difference of about 7-8 degrees compared to Mie, making it comfortable. On the way back, we strolled around Hokkaido University, bought a late-night snack at Seicomart, and headed home.

Day drinking, bar hopping edition Part 1 starts with a cheers with a Premium Malt! Drinking beer in the scorching heat of over 30 degrees is delicious... Thank you for the meal (^人^)