I want to enjoy coming to Kotoni regularly, as it is a place I look forward to. However, the options for alcohol before 5:00 PM are quite limited even on the main street in front of Kotoni Station. Finally, I found a shop with its curtain hanging outside. It's not my favorite group, but I decided to go in. The unique thing about this place is that they offer all-you-can-drink with a time limit, and you can't refuse it. There is a 15% tax for entering after 10:00 PM, which I think is still their policy. I was guided to a counter seat. There were two groups with a total of four people in the raised seating area. It's still early, but the atmosphere is mainly female. I have to keep up with them as a 50-year-old dad! I ordered a highball... is that normal? Well, it's the opening drink, so it's understandable to make a conservative choice. The appetizers were okura, whitebait, bonito flakes, and dashi. They were prepared in advance and kept refrigerated, including the dishes, which is a characteristic of casual izakayas. The highball disappeared down my throat in seconds. The chicken karage and salted zangi won some kind of gold award at a contest, but I don't know who organized it. When I tried them, the salted zangi had a strong taste, made with chicken breast. It was unexpected, but then the karage was incredibly delicious. The outside was crispy, and the inside was juicy. The salted zangi had a light soy sauce flavor, and the karage had a light saltiness on the coating. The quality of the meat was good, using fresh white chicken without freezing. The karage was made with thigh meat and was amazing! It's the best karage I've had this year. After that, I had two refills of lemon sour and finished eating and drinking. I want to eat the karage again. I will visit the other restaurants in the group as well.

After work, I quickly enjoyed an all-you-can-drink for 60 minutes challenge with a single Sapporo Classic beer, savoring it down. I paired it with the famous mountain of shoestring potatoes, but surprisingly found myself craving some Aurora sauce to go with it, even though ketchup was sufficient. The friendly staff promptly served me, and I indulged in the perfectly grilled skewers before swiftly settling the bill. The seating arrangement and capacity suggest that the place is more suitable for group outings, but the staff's accommodating attitude makes it welcoming for individuals as well. However, on this particular day, it seemed like there was a shortage of staff, leading to delays in refills and food service. Despite this, I left satisfied in less than 60 minutes, with a pleasant dining experience and delicious food. Thank you for the meal.

On a hot day in July when it reached over 30°C in Sapporo after a long time, I enjoyed a 60-minute all-you-can-drink deal for ¥1200, with a one-item order per person and appetizers charged separately. I savored chicken Karaage and salted Zangi while enjoying Sapporo Classic beer. The crispy and delicious salted Zangi made me order the curry Zangi as well. The combination of juicy chicken and curry was perfect, and I kept refilling my Sapporo Classic. I also tried the Hokkaido Natto Daikon Rolling 30 Salad, a mountain of radish salad with plenty of natto on top. The friendly staff recommended mixing it 30 times before eating, and the unique texture and taste were impressive. I also ordered the potato salad with enzyme eggs and Hokkaido whole potatoes, which was as delicious as always. This place is perfect for those who want to drink heartily and enjoy Zangi dishes in a short time at a reasonable price. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

The affordable 60-minute all-you-can-drink option for ¥1200 is a great deal, with each person needing to order at least one dish and appetizers being charged separately. The last order is taken after 60 minutes, which is convenient for most people. The highlight of the menu is the variety of Zangi dishes, with the popular "Chicken Karaage & Salt Zangi" being a must-try. They also offer a wide selection of grilled chicken skewers and seasonal dishes. The speed from ordering to serving is impressive, and the staff are efficient and friendly. The "Potato Salad with Tokachi Sixty Enzyme Eggs and Whole Hokkaido Potatoes (¥498)" is a delicious dish that is often sold out due to its popularity. The atmosphere at the store is welcoming, and even non-alcoholic customers can enjoy their meal comfortably. Overall, a great dining experience at this restaurant.

One-day solo trip to Murasakigawa with a walking ticket Part 3 I got off at JR Ebetsu Station but it was a disappointment, so I got back on a regular train and headed to the reliable Kotoni with its many shops. In front of Kotoni Station, it's been a while (^_^) / It's Saturday at 4:50 pm, with 2 groups of customers ahead and 2 groups behind. I was guided to a seat at the end of the counter. First, I ordered a Sapporo Classic beer (medium glass) for 490 yen. Hmm, it spreads through my depressed mind and body. The seat was cold, and it felt like it spread too much haha. The appetizer was 330 yen, okra and whitebait with bonito flakes. A small dish with two of my favorite ingredients that comforted my heart ♡ I ordered the "Shimokawa 60 enzyme egg" and Hokkaido whole potato potato salad for 498 yen. The texture of the potato with skin is good! The right amount of mayonnaise, a dish with plenty of volume. Chicken breast (salt) for 138 yen, with onions, soft and large chicken breast with sweet onions. The size is satisfying, but something feels lacking. Tsukune (sauce) for 168 yen, the occasional crunchy texture of cartilage is a nice accent, and the sauce is to my liking. Bibai yakitori for 198 yen, the different textures of the 4 types are all enjoyable. I love the motsu skewers. Stayed for 35 minutes. Total payment amount was 1,822 yen. Since it was a one-day walking ticket trip, I took the JR from Kotoni Station to Shiroishi Station and ended the trip. It gets dark early and it feels a bit lonely.

Located under the elevated structure near JR Kotoni Station, this izakaya offers a bright and cheerful atmosphere with counter and table seating options. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The menu features a variety of dishes using chicken, which are reasonably priced. We ordered several dishes, all of which were delicious, but the juicy and tender yakitori was a standout. The service was a bit slow, but the all-you-can-drink alcohol option was affordable. Recommended for those who enjoy chicken dishes.

Work ran late, so I didn't have time to cook dinner and wanted to escape the heat. I decided to bring my kids to Koko-chan for a treat! The yakitori is delicious and the place is clean (which I appreciate, as I don't like greasy yakitori places). The staff are also very friendly. I always order the special eggs, made with enzymes from Shimokawa-cho, and the dashimaki tamago. They are hot, slightly sweet, and highly recommended! We had a variety of dishes including yakitori, chicken skewers, double cheese, addictive cabbage, Caesar salad, mentaiko cheese spring rolls, teppanyaki corn butter, and chicken noodles. We enjoyed them all. The background music is also to my liking. I bought some yakitori as a souvenir, and it was delicious! But my kids said it wasn't enough, so next time I'll have to buy more. The convenience of being able to park right outside and easily walk in is also a plus!

I arrived at the Itadaki Kokko-chan under the east side of JR Kotoni Station. So this is the main store, huh~ ^_^ I have now conquered all the stores under the Kotoni Station viaduct! Well, there aren't many stores so it's not a big deal, but it's a small joy σ(^_^;) I also conquered Kuwanon Station, but there is a ramen shop now (￣▽￣;) I haven't reviewed it yet, but I have visited, so next is Sapporo Station! It's quite challenging though... haha We walked from Susukino to Kotoni for a drinking party. It's already late, so there aren't many customers. I sit at the counter. Highball, please! I ordered chicken thigh, chicken breast, super spicy chili meatball, and double cheese meatball. The appetizer is mozuku vinegar. The mozuku vinegar is quite sweet and sour! Is the sweetness strong? Hmm... The chicken thigh and chicken breast are quite delicious. Both are tender and healthy ^_^ The super spicy chili meatball. This is really spicy, so spicy! Kids might not be able to eat this! (￣▽￣;) I like spicy food so it was good, but if you are weak to spiciness, do not order it! haha The double cheese meatball was good for toning down the spiciness~ (*^_^*) The cheese adds saltiness and it's delicious. It's a good match for casual drinking! Thank you for the meal ^_^

I am an omurice enthusiast and always order the basic tomato sauce omurice at any restaurant. I'm not a fan of runny eggs, so my rating for creamy type omurice is low. I went to a casual izakaya and saw they had omurice on the menu! Should I finish with omurice? Omurice for 580 yen. It has a fluffy half-cooked egg on top. The chicken rice may have just the right richness, but the fluffy egg is salty. The ingredients are chicken and onion, with a strong pepper flavor. The smell of butter is faintly present. The chicken is shredded and mixed in. But... the egg is salty. Maybe it's because it's an izakaya? The portion is just right for finishing, so it's smaller compared to a regular lunch. If only the egg wasn't so salty, it would have been surprisingly delicious. How many times did I mention salty? haha

Based on the name and image, I expected a yakitori-based izakaya, but was surprised to find a limited variety of skewers on the menu. The dishes were not bad, but nothing particularly delicious either. It seemed like they were focusing more on affordability. Unfortunately, the skewers were overcooked, making them tough and dry. The drinks, such as sours and cocktails, mostly tasted watered down, emphasizing the prioritization of cheapness.

Muscle components eaten ♪ Cartilage components eaten ♪ The famous Tebasaki Zangi. Recently, some of you may have been curious about the Locomoa that is being advertised, but this review has no relation to that. Hand Wings Zangi was delicious as a snack with alcohol. Other fried skewers I bought were all good as alcohol snacks. I called to place an order for chicken meat, but ended up standing around the store for a bit. Nowadays, in schools, making students stand is considered corporal punishment, and every little thing is taken up as a problem, making the world noisy and troublesome. Back then, slapping and punching were common, but... Human rights issues have become complex, but chickens are mercilessly turned into meat. And I enjoyed it. Occasionally, I feel the gratitude for receiving life, but I must feel it daily along with gratitude. Going back to the other things I bought, the specialty! Chicken Karaage Cocco-chan's Salt Zangi was also good as an alcohol snack when combined with the aforementioned items. The juicy Zangi was meaty and had a moderate flavor, but I was a bit concerned about the quality of the oil. As for the skewers, I bought the delicious Yakitori. The charcoal flavor was subtly present. Parts with a good texture and tender Kin Kan, eating this occasionally makes you happy. I also bought pork skewers, chicken skin, thigh skewers, and tsukune, with the skin having a chewy and slippery texture, but I still occasionally crave skewers, and it would be even more delightful if they were finished crispy. It takes quite some time and attention to bake until crispy, so it's quite labor-intensive. The thigh meat was tender and the saltiness was just right. I like the sweetness of the pork skewers and the juicy feeling. The only tsukune I tried with sauce was okay. But I will remove it from my shopping list next time. I would like to buy and try some more next time. Overall 3.3 Taste 3.3 Service 3.3 Atmosphere - Cost performance 3.3 Drinks - Location Koto 1-1-20, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, under the railway overpass Yakitori Dining Itadaki Cocco-chan JR Kotoni Station Front Store ☆☆☆ Next Episode Preview ☆☆☆ Chew and eat ♪ Chew and eat ♪ I want to eat every day ♪ Next time, I will dine in at the restaurant!

This is an izakaya restaurant in the East Group. It is located under the elevated tracks of JR Kotoni Station. The interior has a retro design with wooden accents. There are 84 seats including tables, counters, and raised seating areas. The clientele is a mix of people of all ages and genders. The staff seemed to be working hard, but there were many mistakes and delays in service, which frustrated other customers. They use binchotan charcoal, Yufutsu chicken, and salt made from deep-sea water from Horoizumi, showing their commitment to using local ingredients. The prices are cheap, so the cost performance is good. Thank you for the meal.

I went to this newly opened yakitori chain restaurant at 4:00 PM, right when it opened, while enjoying some Lambrusco with Mammoth Reviewer. The staff and the restaurant were full of energy. The food was surprisingly delicious this time, unlike my previous experiences with this chain. The zangi and egg dishes were typical B-class, but had a friendly taste. The yakitori was a bit too sweet for my liking. In a competitive area like Konoe, where big chain restaurants like Kushi Tori, Honjin, and Fukuyoshi are all around, the key to success for this restaurant would be to not only improve the quality of the yakitori, but also focus on perfecting their egg dishes. The manager at the time of opening was from my hometown of Tomakomai, so I support them as a fellow hometown person. Tom Chan and Ryuusei had a bit too much to drink. Haha.

Welcome! On January 2016, when taking photos outside of the former Nankoen site where Mia Bocca and Monterosa are located under the JR Kotoni Station viaduct, a staff member behind me said, "We're opening today!" Kotoni opens from 4 pm, so I got there early. It's nice that there are many elderly staff members, and it's convenient for early drinking. The staff, wearing Kokko T-shirts, had a very steak-like smile on the first day. Kokko has a counter and box seats in the shape of the letter "ko," and there seems to be a raised tatami area in the back, but I didn't go that far so I'm not sure. I sat in a box seat where I could see the grilling area, and the all-you-can-drink was cheap for the grand opening, so I decided to go with that. For starters, I had shrimp senbei and edamame. The crispy sound and flavor were good for snacks. The edamame was slightly bland. They have a lot of chicken and egg skewers, and some pork, but they use Tokachi herb beef. There are several stores in the city, but the taste varies. I had to wait a bit for the "immediately ready" chicken tenderloin with grated ponzu, which felt like cheating because it was so delicious. The mild acidity and grated flavor made it refreshing with the ponzu. The egg dish is apparently the top snack, with a melting half-boiled egg and a tangy mayonnaise sauce that is irresistible. I was unsure about it at first, but it turned out to be addictive. The most popular fried dish is the chicken karaage with a secret sauce. It's not as thick as the usual teriyaki sauce, but the ginger flavor and sweetness are like a grilled chicken sauce. Unexpectedly, it's not too strong, but it's a good idea. The chicken skin was crispy and fragrant, but I wish it had a more satisfying crunch. The skewered chicken was surprisingly tender and juicy, with a mild saltiness. The tenderloin was a bit tough, either because there was too little sauce or it was overcooked. The sauce was sweet and salty, and it would have been better if it had more flavor. The herb beef with mountain wasabi was served with a grater, and the time given to grate it was appreciated. The beef had a good fat content and a sweet aroma, and the mountain wasabi added a nice aftertaste. The all-you-can-drink option allows you to drink for 90 minutes, and towards the end, they even ask if you want a "mega" size, which is around 750ml. Of course, that will make you need the restroom more often. The service was sincere and straightforward, even though it's a new restaurant. The staff seemed to have been transferred from various other stores, and the manuals were well-prepared. I wonder if there were any new hires. They seem to value the elderly customers in the neighborhood, so thank you for the delicious meal!