Hello! We started our girls' day out by playing the street piano in Norbesa underground before finally starting our day. "I want to eat Okinawan food!" So we decided to visit a new place. This restaurant is located on the basement floor of the Sanjo Yoshimatsu Building on Tanukikoji 5-chome. It seems they also have live music performances sometimes, with a stage and various instruments. My friend who can play the Okinawan string instrument called Sanshin got to try it out a bit. I really admire people who can play string instruments! The owner here also played the Sanshin and sang a bit, and he was really good at it! I feel like coming back to listen to a live performance properly next time. It's so nice to have music playing in the background. Spending time with friends from my student days is always so enjoyable. Now, let's talk about what we ordered! Mozuku tempura, Fu Chanpuru, Goya Champuru, and Tofu drink with Shikuwasa sour. The dishes were quite generous in portion and delicious! Fu Chanpuru was my first time trying, and it was really tasty. It had spam in it too. The Mozuku tempura also had a good portion size. I prefer it with salt rather than sauce. The Goya Champuru tofu had a great texture and taste. I always order it. It's like eating mitarashi dango, we joked with my friends. Another place added to my list to come back to leisurely. It was delicious! Alright, we finished eating quickly and now off to our second destination! Thank you for the meal!

You can experience a Okinawa-like atmosphere. It was delicious.

A shop where you can enjoy music and atmosphere. It was fun. It had an atmosphere that felt like it was packed with Okinawa. I recommend going with fun friends haha.

After finishing work in March 2018, my wife and I had a rare meeting at Odori Station. Since our home and my wife's workplace are along the JR line, we often end up meeting around Sapporo Station. On this day, my wife had taken a day off, so she came to the Odori area to meet me. We went to "Ryukyu Dokoro Chura Utaya" located in the basement of the Sanjo Mimasu Building on Tanukikoji 5-chome. The unique feature of this restaurant is the stage inside where the owner probably performs Ryukyu music at certain times. Unfortunately, we arrived too early and missed the performance. So, I took the liberty to sing a song with an Orion beer in hand. We tried dishes like shredded carrots and eggs, Goya champuru, and Gurukun's fried chicken. The dishes were all delicious, with a subtle flavor that highlighted the dashi broth. The prices were a bit high, probably due to the live music performances. It would have been a complete waste if we missed hearing the music.

☆December 22, 2017☆ The visiting master, Tony, is my sanshin teacher! Long time no see, Tony-san! Oh, welcome back! You seem to be doing well! Please have a seat here! Huh? Is it okay to sit at this group table? It's fine! If a group comes, they'll move for you! But no, I won't move! Haha. Before coming to Tony's restaurant, I had been drinking at a snack bar for 2 hours, so this is already my third stop! I'm getting quite drunk now! What do you want to eat? I've eaten quite a bit already! Then I guess you should go home! Haha, just kidding! Cheers with an Orion beer, macaroni salad as a starter, and the ordered menu is mozuku tempura and pork and egg, a popular Okinawan dish! The tempura comes with Worcestershire sauce, which surprised my friend! Huh? Sauce on tempura? In Okinawa, it's normal, right? We don't put soy sauce on it! At most, we use salt. Half in disbelief, my friend took a big bite and said it was delicious! It was his first experience! That's why I told you! This is normal here! Haha. And do you have any requests? When asked, I said I wanted to hear "Sanshin no Hana" and Tony-san went to get his sanshin and tuned it. Can we do a live performance soon? He said I still have a long way to go! Tony-san started playing and my friend started singing along. I joined in with backing vocals and finger whistling, giving it an Okinawan feel. Then the people around us and the customers started singing along too. Okinawa is great because everyone can have fun together! (^○^) As closing time approached, we took a two-shot photo with Tony-san! Thank you for the meal! Oh, by the way, there's a rumor! In March, BEGIN will be coming to Sapporo for a concert. BEGIN's vocalist was Tony-san's senior in high school, right? When I asked Tony-san, he said maybe they'll perform "Chura Uta"! I really hope they come! After that, I went to a men's pub with acquaintances for cheap drinks at the fourth stop before heading home. I laughed this morning! Haha.

Team E came to enjoy Okinawan cuisine together ^_^ This place is a favorite spot that they visited with Team A before. The food is great, the singing is great, and the other customers quickly become friends, right? Let's start with a toast! The potato salad is the type where you can crush and mix it as you like. If you like chunky potatoes, it's fun to keep it rough, and if you like it soft, you can make it that way, so it's enjoyable! The sea grapes are fresh ^_^ Apparently, people in Okinawa don't eat them much σ(^_^;) The island tofu has a sticky texture like dessert. The salad has bitter melon in it, adding a healthy touch. The tempura of rock seaweed was quite delicious as well ^_^ There were various other dishes too. There wasn't anything extraordinarily delicious, but it's a great place to enjoy Okinawan home cooking while listening to the master's singing and soaking in the Okinawan atmosphere. Eating Okinawan cuisine while looking at the cute faces of the young people and chatting was a special experience ^_^ The night is still young~ Thank you for the meal! ^_^

On September 9, 2017, I visited Chura Uta Ya because I have been hooked on Okinawan cuisine lately and they have live performances on the island. The live performance started at 7:30 pm, so I arrived at the best time. There is a cover charge of 1500 yen for weekend live performances, but on weekdays, the owner Tony performs for free. There is no all-you-can-drink option available. I ordered mozuku vinegar cabbage and bitter melon sesame salt salad for 580 yen. I was surprised that the menu items were quite expensive compared to mainland Okinawa. The Rafute was priced at 1300 yen, which was a bit shocking. But I still love Okinawan cuisine. The live performance was emotional, and I even cried when I heard the song "Hana." I visited Okinawa this year and saw the Navy Headquarters Caves, where I saw photos, handwritten letters, and the place where soldiers committed suicide with grenades during the war. It reminded me of the horrors of war. We must never let war happen again! As a former Self-Defense Force member, I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant, the live performance, and Tony. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I was invited by a friend to a live event on this day. In the slightly chilly Sapporo, we hurriedly passed through the cold Tanukikoji street and descended into the basement of the building where the event was held. Surprisingly, there weren't many customers. There were only three groups of customers, including us, at the start of the live performance. Since I had never experienced something like this before, I didn't know what to expect, but we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves. The food was also delicious. Towards the end of the live performance, even the owner started singing... It was really nice. But I think I may have had a little too much to drink and eat, haha.

The Sapporo Snow Festival is currently being held. The central area of Sapporo is full of people from overseas. It's a gathering of fans of a young and cute dad from the company. Today, I'm having a drinking party with two members of Team A. They are nice girls who admire the old man. I enjoy with them about once every two months. They wanted to eat Okinawan food, so we came to a place called Chura Uta-ya with live music. When we entered around 6:30 pm, there were only two elderly customers, but the number of customers increased rapidly. The average age of the customers is relatively high. Now, let's order. We had sea grapes, goya champuru, cabbage and goya with sesame salt dressing, juicy (mixed rice), sooki, carrot shirishiri, and sooki soba. Among them, the sea grapes, goya champuru, juicy, and sooki were delicious! The master's on-stage performance that started around 7:45 pm was amazing. The singing was great, and I deeply felt Okinawa along with the food! This restaurant had a warmth that makes me want to go back again. Thank you for the meal! ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡

On February 2, 2016 (Tuesday) from 8:00 pm, I visited a Okinawan restaurant located on the basement 1st floor of Sanjo Mimasu Building in Minami 3-jo Nishi 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo. The entrance had a red tiled roof reminiscent of Okinawa, with familiar Orion beer lanterns hanging outside. The door was glass, allowing a glimpse of the interior. Inside, it felt just like Okinawa! It was like being in an izakaya on Kokusai Street. There was a counter seat in front of the kitchen, and a stage at the back with many signed autographs on the wall from singers and celebrities who had visited the restaurant. The tables and chairs had a diner-like feel, with posters of the blue sea and sky in Okinawa on the walls. A female staff member led us to a spacious booth seat and the dim lighting created a cozy atmosphere. We ordered a glass of Ryukyu Kingdom sake and Mizusen Seiryu awamori on the rocks. The drinks were served dry and we could adjust the water content to our liking. The appetizers included mozuku seaweed, a Caesar salad, island pickled shallots, stir-fried papaya with tuna, stir-fried bitter melon with tofu, Okinawan yakisoba, taco rice, and a platter of pork and egg dishes. The Okinawan dishes were authentic and delicious, and the owner Tony even sang traditional Okinawan songs upon request. It was a memorable experience, and I decided that I would visit again if I ever felt like going to Okinawa.

There seems to be a surprising Okinawan restaurant in Sapporo. The restaurant is known for hosting live performances, with many musicians' signatures on the walls. The menu is not very extensive. I ordered classic dishes such as Goya Champuru, Hirayachi, Mozuku, and Mimigar. The taste was mediocre. I have been to several Okinawan restaurants and know some delicious ones, so compared to them, the taste was a bit disappointing. However, the atmosphere inside the restaurant was completely Okinawan. It was enjoyable to feel the Okinawan vibe so strongly that I almost forgot I was in the northern region.

Our family lived in Okinawa, so my friend who loves Okinawa invited me to a restaurant where the owner is an acquaintance and there is a live performance. Finally, I had the chance to visit the place. The interior of the restaurant had a bright orange light, not too dark or too bright. There was a small stage at the back of the restaurant with many signatures on the wall. Customers were allowed to play the sanshin freely. An elderly couple who came together played the restaurant's sanshin while chatting with the owner. The menu was more extensive and homey compared to A Sign Bar, and the prices were affordable. They also had a variety of drinks, including awamori. I started with some island pickles that had a unique miso flavor. The pickled carrots were delicious, and the tofu champuru was also very tasty. The portions were generous, and I was already feeling full. My friend ordered some crispy fried grouper, and I couldn't resist trying the Rafute as well. It was tender and flavorful, and I ended up finishing it all by myself, even though I was already full. The live music was enjoyable, and the atmosphere was lively with customers enjoying the music together. The total cost was around 3000 yen per person, and I preferred this place over A Sign Bar for its homely and delicious Okinawan-style dishes. It reminded me of home-cooked meals in Okinawa. After the meal, we headed to Kogane-yu Onsen for a relaxing hot spring bath. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience.

I have visited this place a few times before, but this time was a long-awaited visit. I came to see a live performance by Okinawan folk singer Yoko Ishikawa. I made a reservation for 7:00 pm as the live was scheduled to start around 7:30 pm. I was seated in the front row, right in the center! I was quite hungry, so I ordered some dishes like mozuku tempura, Goya champuru, and taco rice balls, along with Orion beer and awamori with shikuwasa. I enjoyed the live performance, which consisted of two sets starting at 7:30 pm and 8:20 pm, featuring familiar songs like "Asadoya Yunta" and "Haisai Ojisan," as well as personal favorites like "Sangatsu Mikka," "Omokage," and "Kimo ga Nasa Bushi." The evening ended with everyone dancing to Kachashi. By the way, the cover charge for this live performance was only 1,500 yen.

I visited the restaurant the day after it opened. It seemed like the owner had previously worked at "Gajumaru Shokudo" and then started their own place. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was somewhat similar. Maybe because they had just opened, the menu was handwritten and had a homey feel with only items available for the day. I tried the Gima Midofu and pork onigiri, and they were delicious, just like those from "Gajumaru Shokudo." The awamori and sanshin live music really added to the Okinawan vibe, it was very enjoyable! Thank you for the meal.

I went to a new Okinawan restaurant based on information from an acquaintance. Inside the restaurant, there was Sanshin music and a lovely singing voice. Wait, I recognize that person... Oh, it's T-san who used to work at G○. It seems like T-san has started their own business. It was comforting to see a familiar face. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, maybe because it was only the third day since the opening. I wonder if they have decided on the menu yet, or if they will keep this style. I enjoyed reminiscing about Okinawa with a glass of island liquor. Pork and egg rice balls are a must! Congratulations on the opening of this wonderful restaurant, T-san. I will be cheering for you! Chura uta, Sapporo, Minami 3 Jo Nishi 5 Chome, Sanjo Miyamatsu Building B1F (Tanuki Koji 5), TEL 011-211-5584. Okinawa feast shop!? A delicious Okinawan food store! Nagahama Shoten.

On July 27th, I entered the shop with my ticket as my favorite artist was going to perform a live show here! It is located in a building on Tanuki Koji, where Hazuki and others are located! The live show was limited to 30 people, but even with that number, the aisle was narrow and it was difficult to pass through (lol). I sat in the front row, and the stage lights made it bright, but the lighting for the show was dim, creating a cozy atmosphere. The staff was laid-back, giving off a vibe reminiscent of Okinawa (lol). The prices for the dishes felt a bit high, but they were delicious, so I ended up ordering too much, and I got a bit flustered when I realized the menu prices were excluding tax. I went with my sister, and when you go with someone, you can share different dishes, which is nice (*^_^*). I ordered a grapefruit juice as my first drink! It was okay. As the live show got more exciting, I ordered a pineapple sour with alcohol! It had the right amount of sweetness, sourness, and alcohol, making it suitable even for those who don't like alcohol. It was delicious. For food, I started with Mimigaa! It was mixed with vegetables and dressing, refreshing and easy to eat. I liked Mimigaa from my high school dorm dinners, so I never imagined I would reunite with it in Hokkaido (lol). Next, I ordered Ufukujiten Tempura because I like purple sweet potatoes! It's made by frying mashed purple sweet potatoes! It's round with a decent thickness. Since there were four pieces, it had a satisfying texture. It was crispy on the outside and chewy inside (ヽ(｀▽´)/). The sweetness of the purple sweet potatoes was pronounced, which was great・ω・ Finally, I had purple sweet potato ice cream! I loved it since I tried Blue Seal ice cream during my high school trip to Okinawa and hadn't been there since turning 31 (lol). I really love it☆ミ The ice cream at this shop is also from Blue Seal! Happiness (^o^) I also shared my sister's dishes halfway through! I tried Ninjin Shirishiri, which was delicious, and I thought I'd like to make it myself! It had a homely taste with plenty of carrots and eggs. It was a bit sweet, maybe? Also, I tried Hirayachi, a Okinawan-style pancake-like dish, and it was delicious too. Most dishes were around 550 yen, and dishes like Goya Champuru were a bit expensive. It's delicious, so be careful not to overeat (lol). I'm not sure if it's soundproof, but they had an acoustic live performance with quite a volume. I was curious about what to expect from a live show in an underground shop, but it turned out to be grand and enjoyable. I was able to talk a lot with the artist, and it became a place of memories for me. I'm grateful because I think I wouldn't have encountered such a delicious shop if it wasn't for the live show. (_ _)

I was introduced to this store by an acquaintance who said they have live performances every day. Live music is really great, as expected. The owner of the store apparently sings every day, and sometimes musicians from Okinawa come as well. However, as a beer lover, it can get quite expensive if you only drink beer. It's nice that they serve Orion beer. The food is like amateur cooking or home cooking. It's not bad, but it doesn't seem to be very sophisticated. It's nice that there is no music charge, but it still ended up being quite expensive. I wish it was a bit cheaper.

I visited this place for lunch. It's located underground and has a lot of awamori on display, but it's best to think of it as a place to enjoy delicious food. For lunch, you can choose from daily specials or the classic Okinawan soba set meal. The taste of Okinawan soba can vary between different restaurants, so it's fun to try. I ordered the Okinawan soba set meal and it was light, flavorful, and delicious. The mixed rice dish was also very tasty. The cute furniture in the restaurant is said to be handmade by the owner. Inside, there are photos and names of Okinawan dishes for learning, as well as Okinawan ingredients and drinks on display. What stands out the most are the many musical instruments in the back. I couldn't hear it as I left, but they apparently have live music performances anytime. I would like to come back at night to enjoy the food and listen to the owner's singing while playing the sanshin.