If you are from Hokkaido, you must have been there at least once. When it comes to yakitori, Kushi Tori offers consistently good taste. It's always reliable, no disappointments. The only downside is that it's mainly located in Sapporo, not in Obihiro or Kushiro. So whenever I come to Sapporo, I always make sure to go there.

The day before the match, we arrived in Hokkaido and there are many charming shops in the Susukino area of Sapporo. First of all, thank you for always accompanying me, partner. The yakitori skewers in collaboration with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo are a must-try, but the other options are also tempting. It was crowded on Friday night, and there was an announcement that the food might take some time to be served, so we started with chilled tofu and took some time to decide. We ordered safe options like skewers and they were all delicious. Thank you for the meal.

The recently opened yakitori chain in Susukino offers a 360 yen menu, but you have to order in units of 2, which can be a bit tricky. If you're on a date and want to share different items, ordering just 1 piece is better. In that case, the 360 yen price doesn't seem very appealing. I tried the green chili tsukune the other day for the first time and I loved it!

From a scattered family meeting place, we gathered at Susukino for dinner and decided to visit the nearest Kushitori restaurant with a discount coupon. It was still bright and pleasant around 6 pm, and we were able to get in without a reservation. It was our first time in a while, and we were surprised to see that we could order through our smartphones by scanning a QR code. We started off with a refreshing grapefruit sour for a toast, and then my daughter and I took turns ordering from our phones: Ao Nanban Tsukune, braised pork with rice, and pork skewers are a must. While waiting, we enjoyed complimentary chicken broth soup and grated radish. It's admirable that they continue to offer these for free in these tough times. The braised pork with rice arrived first, and we were instructed to eat it once the solid fuel was ignited and extinguished. Shortly after, the pickled vegetables were served, which were delicious and refreshing. The skewers finally arrived, and I dug into the Ao Nanban Tsukune, which was delicious with a spicy kick. My younger daughter tried Ponpochi for the first time and loved it so much that she immediately ordered more. We chatted about school as we enjoyed our food, and when the braised pork with rice was ready, we savored the crispy rice at the bottom. We finished off the meal by pouring the broth over it. It was a delicious meal! The efficiency of ordering through smartphones may be necessary, but it's a bit sad that we couldn't interact more with the staff at Kushitori. With Torikizoku also opening nearby, I hope Kushitori will continue to do their best.

I ordered the following items at the local chain restaurant called Kushitori: seating fee (200 yen), early bird special highball x4 (245 yen each, total 980 yen), chicken heart x2 (170 yen each, total 340 yen), pork cheek (240 yen), pork wrapped in fresh ginger (195 yen), pork with miso and seaweed (195 yen), spicy green nanban minced chicken (195 yen), chicken thigh with barley miso sauce (190 yen), chicken meatballs stuffed in green peppers (195 yen), chicken wings (170 yen), Uwajima dried fish tempura (370 yen), and salted hormone (170 yen). The total came to 3,620 yen. This restaurant, Kushitori, is a local chain in Hokkaido. Until 8:00 PM, you can enjoy highball and other drinks for only 245 yen, which is a great deal for highball lovers. Despite ordering a large amount, the total bill was surprisingly reasonable, at just under 4,000 yen. Among the dishes, I particularly enjoyed the pork wrapped in fresh ginger, chicken hearts, and salted hormone. It was a delicious meal.

I have been living in Sapporo for a little over a year, but I finally made my first visit to Kushitori, which surprisingly I hadn't been to yet. It's no wonder the restaurant is popular, and they even sell Kushitori brand yakitori (pork skewers) at the supermarket (Lal Smart). The food is delicious and affordable. I ordered the classic pork skewers, chicken skewers, tsukune (chicken meatballs), mochi bacon, and tori-kama meshi (chicken rice bowl), and everything was tasty! They also provide a pot of broth, which is unique compared to other chains. However, it can be tough for smokers to not be able to smoke in a yakitori restaurant. But overall, I hope this chain restaurant continues to thrive!

Returning to my hometown for the second time, I visited a yakitori restaurant called Kushi Tori, located in Sapporo and its outskirts. This place is like the "Toriyakizoku" for locals, similar to Toriyaki in terms of popularity. It's reasonably priced, so I used to frequent this place a lot during my student days. However, on New Year's Eve, it was predictably packed. They offer complimentary chicken bone soup and grated daikon, which really warms you up. The chicken bone soup is served in a pot similar to what you'd find at a ramen shop, and you can have as many refills as you want. In the cold northern region, where I was only drinking cold sake, this soup served as a chaser to warm me up. I would even put the grated daikon on the tsukune or eat it as is. I also discovered "Do-min no Shoyu" by Tomoe Fukuyama Brewery, a soy sauce that was available even at the hotel I was staying at for sashimi. I had visited the "Shokunin Shoyu" in Maebashi a few times and tried various soy sauces, but I decided to switch to this Do-min no Shoyu and purchased it on my way back. They only had large bottles at Dinner Bell in front of Higashi Honganji Temple, so I bought a smaller one at a souvenir shop. Now, back to the menu at Kushi Tori. It had been a while since my last visit, and I was surprised to see a new original dessert called "K Parfait." I decided to order it, as I thought Sato would be crowded anyway. The K Parfait costs 550 yen and features two raspberries and a rich chocolate cake on top. The upper layer is a smooth chocolate mousse, followed by a mascarpone cheese mousse and a brownie in the middle layer, with a thin raspberry sauce at the bottom. The mousse layers are rich but not overly sweet, making it a parfait more suited for adults. The cone-shaped dish made it difficult to reach the bottom with a spoon as advertised, but overall, the dessert was quite well-done. I also ordered the spicy Nanban tsukune, regular tsukune, chicken breast meat, Motibe bacon, and ginger-wrapped in Iwamoto's ginger. The Nanban tsukune was surprisingly spicy, with finely chopped green chili providing a unique kick. The Motibe bacon, a recommended dish, had the perfect combination of salty bacon and chewy mochi. The chicken breast meat was juicy and delicious. It was a great meal.

After seeing the illumination at the main street park after the live show, my body was completely chilled, but I felt warm and cozy with the chicken broth soup and warm rice (note: rice takes time to cook, so be careful when ordering in a hurry). We were recommended the new shime parfait, but the table was too small and cramped for five people, which was disappointing.

I found this place behind a dumpling factory, so I decided to drop by! The pork wrapped in fresh ginger and chewy bacon were as good as always, but I forgot to take a picture (lol). I recommend the set of 5 skewers and the time-limited offer of lemon sour until closing time. The prices of the skewers and the chicken skewers keep going up, and the Wenzhou mandarin sour was too expensive for me to drink (lol). It's nice that they leave the soup in a small pot at the table. I really liked it ❤ Thank you for the meal! pq´v`*)♪

I think this place would be ranked number one if I took a survey about the best yakitori restaurant in my hometown of Sapporo. It's a classic yakitori restaurant that has been around for a long time. I visited after a long time and had a glass of Sapporo Classic draft beer. The appetizer was soup and grated daikon radish, which hasn't changed for a long time. I ate five kinds of skewers and six skewers in total, and that was it for the day. I was impressed by the nostalgic deliciousness.

I went to eat at Kushidori-san, a Hokkaido specialty, as I am returning home tomorrow. Even though they have stores in places like Kichijoji in Kanto, you may be familiar with them. As soon as you sit down, they bring out chicken soup before you even order. You can get refills, and I usually do. They also sell the soup base now, so be sure to try it. By the way, I like the grilled eggplant.

Kushi bird٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و The usual kushi bird♪ The appetizer has increased to 200 yen. The chicken soup is still served, but the grated daikon radish is no longer automatically served and is only available upon request. The mochi bacon cacho e pepe is a must for the kids. Edamame is also always ordered for some reason. I almost forgot to eat the quail, haha. We arrived at 7:00 pm, but the restaurant was full! Luckily, we had made a reservation in advance, so we were able to enter smoothly. Reservations are a must for the 7:00 pm time slot on weekends! It's great to see the city bustling again. Thank you for the delicious meal!

"Big Chicken Cutlet Set Meal [600 yen] at the 'Gohan Okawari Jiyu Bumon' (Rice Refill Free Section) - It's heartbreaking that the lunch is ending, a pilgrimage to Kushitori. For over twenty years, I have enjoyed the Big Chicken Cutlet Set Meal countless times. It's the menu that I am most grateful for at Kushitori lunch! The impressive visual, tender chicken, crispy coating, perfect! I am satisfied after indulging in two extra-large servings of rice. It may not matter much, but I have a preference for crispy coating and I like to pour the sauce on the cut surface. The Big Chicken Cutlet never disappoints. [Stores where lunch is ending on April 15, 2022]: Sapporo Station North Exit Store, Sanjo Store, Minami 2-jo Store, Kita 2-jo Higashi Store. [Stores where lunch will continue]: Odori Nishi 10-chome Store, Tokeidai Store. #KushitoriLunch #KushitoriLunchEnding"

It has been a while since I had lunch at Kushitori-san. Over a decade ago, it was known as "Tokachi Gyukoro no Mise" before changing its name and operating as a different restaurant (managed by the same Sapporo Development company). Initially, they only offered three set meals - croquette, minced cutlet, and pork cutlet (maybe they also had curry?). Now, the menu has expanded quite a bit, with even limited-time offerings. I arrived around 12:10 pm on a weekday, and surprisingly, there were only 4 customers at the counter. In the past, I could only choose between pork cutlet and minced cutlet. This time, after a long time, I decided to go with the pork cutlet set. The sound of frying from the kitchen echoed, and soon my meal was served. First, I had the fried tofu and green onion miso soup, which was delicious with a flavorful broth. Now, for the pork cutlet - it was a bit thin but piping hot and tasty. The rice was cooked just right and the side dishes of potato salad and pickles were a nice touch. All of this for 640 yen is quite a deal. It's convenient to have a place like this nearby. They offer free refills on rice and cabbage, and if you can eat a lot, adding a minced cutlet for 130 yen and getting more rice is a good idea. I finished my meal quickly and it was delicious! Thank you for the meal~♪ Kushitori-san truly shines in the evening, but their lunch is great value for money and perfect for everyday dining. I wish there was a place like this near my home for lunch as well.

Sapporo's soul food. When I was a salaryman, I used to go there three times a week, haha. It's still cheap and delicious. Now they have tablet ordering, so there's no more conversation with the friendly staff, which is a shame. But I guess that's just how things are evolving.

My go-to items are pork miso seaweed rolls, sticky bacon, and chicken tenderloin with wasabi. This time, I was dining alone so I had the pork miso seaweed rolls. When I'm with others, most people tend to prefer pork and shiso seaweed rolls, so as a pork miso seaweed roll fan, I become a hidden one. I don't actively promote pork miso seaweed rolls when dining with others, so I think I will continue to be a hidden pork miso seaweed roll fan. Occasionally, there are people who order sticky bacon with sauce when dining with others, and it gives me goosebumps... especially since we're at a yakitori restaurant.

This is a lunch shop specializing in fried chicken dishes, and I had a craving for curry cutlet. I purchased the curry cutlet (750 yen) from the ticket machine and handed the ticket to the female staff before taking a seat at the counter. It was served in about 10 minutes. The free refill service for rice and cabbage was a nice touch. The curry sauce was thick and had a strong viscosity. The spiciness was mild. It contained chunky pieces of pork, providing a satisfying texture. The pork cutlet was thick, but the quality of the meat and texture felt somewhat lacking. However, I am grateful for the offering at this price point. The cost performance is still good, and I will come back next time to try the set meal. Thank you for the meal! 🌟

"I came to Sapporo for work, but ended up coming to 'Kushitori' for a meal. I arrived by highway bus and will be returning the same way. I chose a cheap hotel, which turned out to be quite nice. However, it was still tough. I was really looking forward to eating yakitori! But my fears came true when my companion chose 'Kushitori' of all places. It's close to the hotel and I've never been there before. First, we toasted with beer and ginger ale. The beer was only 390 yen, so cheap! I always think that. I forget and only come when I forget. I didn't order any of the dishes like Italian salad, grilled eggplant, buttered red pepper, etc. I'm not too bothered by the price of the yakitori as long as it's consistently good. The Italian salad was refreshing. I tried to order another drink and saw a poster on the wall advertising a happy hour until 7 pm with highballs for 198 yen. I don't usually order them, but I gave it a try. It wasn't for me though, I do like whiskey. The restaurant was almost full and the staff seemed busy but the food and service were stress-free and comfortable. Now, on to the next place for the second round."

I visited the second restaurant. We arrived late (around 10 o'clock) and about half of the menu items were sold out. Couldn't really choose anything! Well, I wasn't that hungry anyway, so it was okay, but I wanted to try the limited edition items. But Kushitori always has a reliable taste, right?

Anyway, it's really cheap. With just one coin, you can get a meal with unlimited rice and cabbage refills. Even if you want a slightly better meal today, you can choose from most menu items for around 600 to 650 yen. Being frugal, I end up getting a second helping of rice and cabbage during lunch. But then I get too full and can't work in the afternoon. Not being able to work means I earn less. Earning less leads me back to having lunch at Kushi Tori. I'm stuck in a vicious loop.