- Seating fee: ￥200 - Jim Beam Highball: ￥245 (happy hour) - Chicken breast meat: ￥180 - Pork loin meat: ￥190 - Pork Harami with sauce: ￥280 - Pork liver: ￥170 - Pork jowl: ￥240 - Tsukune cheese: ￥205 - Adult potato salad: ￥380 - Draft beer (Sapporo Classic): ￥495 - Black Nikka Highball: ￥245 (happy hour) - Seared Cachocavallo cheese: ￥250 - Chicken with garlic: ￥180 - Chicken breast with wasabi: ￥185 - Square Highball: ￥285 (happy hour) - Umeshu sour: ￥245 (happy hour) - Re:Sausage: ￥190 - Chicken vinegar: ￥310~ Overall review: Well, the cost performance is high. However, in the end, if you want to feel reasonably full, you might end up spending over 3000 yen because the portion size of each dish is not enough. The taste is also average for the price. There are some mediocre items on the menu as well. If you accept that you get what you pay for and use it accordingly, you won't be disappointed.

This is a review of Kushi Tori in Asahikawa. I didn't live in Asahikawa when I lived there. I visited after a live performance, and there were many others doing the same, so there was a bit of a wait. They mentioned that the service might be slow due to the large number of customers. They said they could seat us in about 20-30 minutes. Due to our schedule, we decided to order all at once since the service might be slow. We ordered chicken thigh, pork, tsukune, and hormone skewers, as well as onigiri. I had planned to try the motsu stew, but I completely forgot. I'll have to try it next time. We started with pickles and beer while waiting for the skewers. The pickles were delicious and the beer was refreshing. The skewers were served in the order of pork, hormone, tsukune, and chicken. It seems like the chicken takes longer to cook. The taste was juicy and fresh. The spicy tsukune wasn't too spicy (although my companion struggled a bit). Overall, the food was undeniably delicious. It was a great experience.

It's about September 2022, and I forgot to post it, so it became a draft. I went to Asahikawa, starting my journey of visiting roadside stations early the next morning. After finishing work, I arrived in Asahikawa around 22:00, planning to go straight to my accommodation to sleep. However, I saw a sign for yakitori right in front of me, so I decided to eat some as a final meal. As soon as I entered the restaurant, I was informed about many sold-out items and the last order at 23:00. Even though many items were sold out, I found everything I wanted to eat on the menu. I ordered my usual highball and yakitori items such as chicken liver, pork with shiso, green chili tsukune, and pork with ginger. The dishes were served quickly and were all delicious, showcasing the quality of the yakitori. It seemed like we were the only ones ordering yakitori, as the other customers were mainly ordering drinks. After enjoying our meal, we left the restaurant. Thank you, Asahikawa Honten, for the wonderful meal!

I went to Kushitori Asahikawa Main Store! I checked into the hotel safely and enjoyed walking through the streets near the station. Asahikawa Station is impressive and spacious, but there are few shops. The underground shops across the station were closed, so I gave up and went to Kushitori, a reliable place where you can always get cheap, fast, and delicious food. I didn't have to wait and was able to get in right away - so grateful! I started with a beer for 390 yen. They also offered grated radish as a service, which I gladly accepted. Of course, I couldn't miss their soup, and I even had seconds! The beer was decent, but I felt it could have been poured better for a tastier experience. I ordered various skewers and dishes, including ginger-wrapped pork, asparagus-wrapped pork, premium beef, Tanba Jidori chicken, chilled skin, stuffed bell peppers, salted cucumber, and 3 beers. The total bill also included seating charge. Lately, I feel like everything has gotten smaller, and my favorite cartilage skewer has disappeared, but I still love Kushitori. It's always a great choice. Thank you for the meal!

Asahikawa! I had separate meetings in the morning and afternoon today, so I'm really tired (^^;) For dinner, I'll be going to "Kushitori Asahikawa Honten" near the hotel. Oh, it's not the main store of Kushitori, but the main store in Asahikawa (laughs). By the way, hotels in Asahikawa are very expensive this time of year, even though there's not much to see. Is it because of the Asahiyama Zoo effect? Well, maybe the tourism industry is starting to pick up again after being down for a while due to the coronavirus. We were able to get a view of an old hotel from Kushitori (laughs). Going back to the topic, it's been a long time since I last visited Kushitori. I checked and it was in 2017 (^^;) They have a happy hour until 7 pm, where highballs are 180 yen. Of course, that's what I'll be drinking (￣▽￣) It seems that grated radish is now only available upon request (^^;) There are only a few photos, as I couldn't take any when drinking with my colleagues (laughs). The taste was the usual "Kushitori flavor" (laughs). The mochi bacon was really delicious. Thanks for the meal! I'll definitely use it again (^^)/

It looked like a chain restaurant, so I decided to give it a try. They specialize in yakitori, with mostly yakitori items on the menu. They have a special offer until 7:00 pm where you can get highballs for 180 yen, so I went for the umeshu sour for 180 yen. I know this brand of extreme beef sagari with fat injection is delicious, but grilling it over charcoal makes it even more flavorful. The chicken skewers were surprisingly juicy and had a refreshing plum flavor. The chicken thigh with garlic had a strong garlic soy sauce aroma and was very punchy. The super broccoli was topped with garlic mayonnaise and was a unique and tasty vegetable skewer. The grilled kachokabaro was from Hokkaido and had a mild flavor. The grilled cheese tsukune was as good as expected. Overall, the yakitori was of high quality and grilling it over charcoal made it even better than some high-end yakitori restaurants. And all this food and drinks for only 1580 yen? The cost performance is amazing. I was very satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

I was invited by a fan of Kushitori-san ♬ Again...? haha I'll join occasionally... haha [Ramen Salad] ♬ 350 yen It's so cheap that you'll do a double take (⊙ꇴ⊙) The fan in question loves Kushitori-san's Ramen Salad and always orders it ♬ Oh... I forgot the "vinegar" again... ( ˘･з･) I casually ordered a few skewers to eat, had some edamame as a snack, and took on some problem-solving consultations while drinking~(*^^*) In a way... it's a comfortable atmosphere ♬ Next time I'm invited, I have to remember the "vinegar"... haha Thank you for the meal~(*´∀`)♪※Menu is only a part of the offerings.

On a holiday night, I went out alone for a drink. I haven't gone out for drinks with friends for 9 months. I really wanted to have a glass of draft beer. I really wanted to eat yakitori. I decided to stop being so strict and enjoy myself. My wife and daughter were not home on Saturday evening. I quickly finished my household chores and ran to the bus stop. I arrived at my destination for a quiet meal at 6:14 PM. All the booths were fully booked today. The counter would take at least 30 minutes to open up. I had no choice but to wait patiently. My name was called at 7:05 PM. Ah, the early bird special highball for businessmen... "Just one drink is fine." Thank you, miss. I first quenched my thirst with the early bird highball. It was so good. Miss, I'll have some chilled tofu and yakitori, please. From there, I went on a spree of ordering and consuming. I ordered the dishes I had been dreaming of and quickly devoured them. The yakitori was as delicious as ever. The combination of draft beer and yakitori was truly a moment of bliss. Feeling satisfied, I left at 7:59 PM. Yakitori, thank you so much. I will definitely visit you again soon.

Through a food blog, I met a dad. On the 10th, I received news that my 102-year-old relative had passed away, and the next day, I heard about it. Bad things seem to continue. But dad is still too young... We were planning to meet in January after he was discharged from the hospital, but it had to be canceled due to the increase in Omicron variant cases. I thought he was on the road to recovery... I really wanted to see him (T_T) May he rest in peace. I remembered reviewing Kushi Tori in Sapporo before, so I looked at the reviews. ◆ Classic 390 yen I offer a toast. I remember he doesn't drink beer. ◆ Plenty of Mentaiko Mayo Tsukune 190 yen Limited-time menu. By the way, I borrowed the title of this review from dad as a tribute (´艸｀*) It doesn't look "plenty"! But it's quite salty!! ◆ Kushi Tori's Motsu Skewer 135 yen Was this Asahikawa exclusive?? ◆ Doburoku Tokkuri 440 yen This time, I drank this a lot and laughed. All the skewers were overcooked and too salty (^-^; Kushi Tori is supposed to be cheap, but when my husband and I come, we end up eating and drinking too much, so the bill ends up being no different from a regular izakaya (^^;

I had the opportunity to visit after several years. It was still early to avoid the crowd, so I went out early. The inside of the restaurant seems to be thoroughly following social distancing measures. The young female staff members are very pleasant. This was my first time trying the Ramen Salad at Kushitori. The freshness of the vegetables was okay, and it was quite delicious. The dressing was like a sesame sauce, but it was a bit bland, so I wanted to ask for vinegar, but surprisingly they didn't have any. I didn't have my phone with me today, so I couldn't check. I also tried various grilled chicken skewers, and as always, the variety was interesting. Maybe the chicken soup I had after a long time slightly moisturized me? Thank you for the meal.

I visited Tsunatori Asahikawa Main Store! It was great! I'm a big fan of this restaurant for their consistent quality and affordability. I highly recommend it! Thank you for the delicious meal!

[First Visit on February 25, 2021] For tonight's drink, I visited the "Kushitori Asahikawa Main Store" for the first time. There are two Kushitori stores in Asahikawa, and Google told me that this one is about 100 meters closer to my accommodation compared to the "Kushitori Asahikawa Go-Nana Store" that I visited before. I think opening a store a bit further away in the city would be appreciated by the locals and meet the demand. Regardless of which Kushitori store you go to, the consistent taste and affordability are always attractive. However, the staff's movements and attentiveness at this particular store were lacking compared to other Kushitori stores I've been to in the past. As soon as I sat down, I was asked for my drink order, so I requested a draft beer, but I had to wait about 3 minutes for it to arrive, even though it's the first drink. Additionally, they forgot to bring the complimentary chicken soup and grated daikon radish until I pointed it out, and they hadn't even provided chopsticks, a plate for skewers, or a skewer holder until then, so I wondered what they were thinking while working, as it didn't seem that busy. Also, when a female staff member served the grilled chicken gizzards at the counter, she tilted the plate, causing the juice inside the shells to overflow onto the surrounding salt (laughs). If she doesn't have enough strength, she should serve with both hands instead of being lazy with one hand. The food was delicious, affordable, so I guess it's okay. (^_^;) #BusinessTripToAsahikawa #SolitaryGourmetOnBusinessTrip #AsahikawaGourmet #Sanroku #KushitoriAsahikawaMainStore #IburiGakkoCreamCheese #DaikonSalad #Sunagimo #Tebasaki #ChickenMince #ChickenLiver #SaltHoromon #TenderMisoHoromon #BeefTongueSkewer #GrilledChickenGizzards

On the 6th day of my railway journey, I returned from Takikawa to Asahikawa. I had planned to go to Furano or Iwamizawa, but I ended up feeling sick from drinking too much the day before and the temperature was over 30 degrees, so I decided to return to my hometown early to recover. I decided to have a solo reflection session at "Kushitori Asahikawa Main Store". However, when I was about to start my reflection, I saw on TV that Prime Minister Abe was holding a resignation press conference. So, I guess reflection will have to wait. The "Takai Highball" was on early discount until 7 p.m., so I got it for 158 yen instead of 318 yen. It was delicious! The "Chicken skewers" were priced at 135 yen and they were consistently good. The "Spicy Tsukune" was priced at 140 yen and had a nice kick to it. The "Chicken liver" was 121 yen and had a good flavor without being too overpowering. The "Eel" was 222 yen and while it could have been more tender, it was still enjoyable. The "Cucumber pickles" were 243 yen and were a refreshing treat on a hot day. I then moved to a different place to finally start my reflection session.

When I visited before, the alcohol I wanted was sold out, but this time they had it! I tried the Chitose Tsuru Lilac (bottle) for 689 yen. It's a cute light pink color and a mix of sparkling sake and wine. It has both red and white wine in it! I could easily drink this all at once. The menu seemed to have changed, as the Nankotsu tsukune was no longer available. So, I went for the usual Aonanban tsukune! But to my surprise, it was also sold out. I felt a bit sulky and said I would only eat a little, but ended up eating normally. I tried the Nankotsu for 121 yen, the new ginger pork roll for 131 yen, the pork miso seaweed roll for 140 yen, the chicken garlic for 140 yen, the fresh ginnan for 168 yen, and the pork shiso roll for 131 yen. The pork miso seaweed roll was delicious with the richness of miso. The chicken garlic, which had been unavailable for a while, was back on the menu! They may have limited their stock due to the difficult situation during my previous visit. The social distancing measures were in place, with each table properly spaced out.

Pork skewers, 2 sticks, salted chicken skewers, 2 sticks, salted chicken breast, salted raw beer is cheap, isn't it? Kushi Tori-san. It's around 9:00 PM, but there is a lot of sold out items, but it's still a good place for a quick drink. Because it's cheap. Both beer and sour drinks are affordable and easy to use.

It's been a while since I wanted to go to Kushitori, so I came to the city center a little early before going to my usual izakaya! The restaurant opens at 4:30 pm, but especially on weekends, there are usually about 7 customers waiting around 5 pm! It's 4:25 pm and there are already 7 customers waiting even though it's 5 minutes before opening. (The entrance is open, so customers enter and wait in line on the chairs near the entrance.) I got seated at 4:30 pm. Afterwards, the seats quickly filled up. Until 7 pm, highballs and sours are 158 yen each (excluding tax), so I ordered a "Kaku Highball" (158 yen until 7 pm, 318 yen after that). The usual grated radish and chicken soup (which is delicious and I always get seconds) were placed on the table! I was thinking about what skewers to eat, and the staff showed me a different menu saying, "We are currently offering a Hormone tasting set!" It's 121 yen for one skewer, but a set of 5 is 560 yen, which is a good deal! Looking at the photos, they all looked delicious, so I ordered the "Hormone Tasting Set" (560 yen)! While waiting, I also ordered the "Cucumber Pickles" (243 yen), which came out quickly! I drank up the Kaku Highball while enjoying the reliable taste of the pickles. Usually, I start with a beer followed by sake or shochu on the rocks, so highballs are light for me. But who cares about drinking cheaply, right? (laughs) When I asked the staff, they said the "Strong Kaku Highball" is 215 yen until 7 pm. Maybe the "strong" flavor will make me feel satisfied? I ordered the "Strong Kaku Highball" (215 yen until 7 pm, 420 yen after that). This one has a satisfying intensity (laughs). The "Hormone Tasting Set" looks nicely grilled. There are 5 skewers: salt, miso, spicy kimchi, stamina, and spicy sansho pepper. The texture is softer than I expected (although maybe "soft" is not the right word for hormones). The simple salt and miso ones are delicious, and the spicy kimchi and sansho pepper ones are great for spice lovers. The garlic-heavy "stamina" skewer was also tasty. I finished all 5 skewers in no time. I also like tsukune, so I added "Tsukune Umejiso" and "Tsukune Cheese" (each 131 yen). Maybe two highballs are enough? But when I saw the customer across from me ordering "doburoku," it looked delicious... So I ordered the "Doburoku (Mokkiri)" (206 yen). The staff poured it generously! It's so delicious! After eating and drinking all that, the total was 1,805 yen. Sometimes, having Kushitori and drinks is a good time! Early hours are a good deal!

The conditions may vary depending on the store, so please check! In the two stores in Asahikawa... However, I can't drink highballs (;´∀｀) ◆ Pink Grape Fizz 336 yen It looks cute on the menu ♡ I thought it would come in a mini bottle or something, but it turned out to be a soda mix. It doesn't look cute (laughs) It's very light no matter how much you mix it.. (◞‸◟) The must-order item every time! ◆ Aonanban Tsukune @ 140 yen Sometimes it's unexpectedly spicy, but it was mild this day. By the way, the fried chicken and fried potatoes that were at the other store are not here. ◆ Caciocavallo @ 186 yen I order this every time, but for some reason it wasn't delicious this time... The texture is bad, and it tastes watery with too much moisture... I ordered a different sake, but the Chitosetsuru Lilac was unexpectedly sold out (◞‸◟) It's a collaboration between Chitosetsuru and Yoichi wine, but it seems there hasn't been any in stock for a while. ◆ Hot Sake Mokkiri 168 yen It seems like a cheap Chitosetsuru, but it's super spicy! When I ordered this, it was brought to my companion... I guess I didn't look like I could drink ( *´艸｀) Finally finished drinking and changed my drink! ◆ Doburoku Tokkuri 401 yen It's reliably easy to drink ♪ When I was drinking this, the lady next to me started talking to me! Maybe because I was drinking sake one after another? We talked about various things, and it turns out we have a mutual acquaintance, so it was lively (^^♪ She also runs an izakaya and is from Aomori, where she has various types of sake. I will definitely visit there next time ♬

We visited this restaurant during a family trip to Hokkaido. We were intrigued by the "Kushitori" signs we saw multiple times during our trip, and after having heavy meals for a while, we were craving something light. Although it was just a regular yakitori restaurant, they also served grilled dishes made with Tokachi vegetables and original dishes, which added a hint of a travel experience to our meal. The food was delicious, but we found out later that they also have a branch in Kichijoji. If we had known that beforehand, we might not have visited. Thank you for the meal.

Sometimes there is a fair at Kushitori, and now they have mochi bacon. Choices include cheese mochi bacon, isobe-yaki mochi bacon, and mentaiko mayo with butter soy sauce, making it hard to decide. They also have motsunabe for 590 yen, with soy sauce and miso flavors. It looked delicious, but since it was just the pre-drinking party, we ordered a small portion. They also had ochazuke, with tororo and tai chazuke. The tai chazuke was about 3 slices, but it was tasty. We were so engrossed in conversation this time that we forgot to take photos. By the way, there is a paid parking lot right next to the restaurant, and it was quite empty, making it easy to park! From here, you can walk to the drinking district, so it's recommended to have the first round here, park your car here, and then walk to the second and third rounds. Thank you for the meal!

I got some delicious yakitori for takeout! Perfect with beer. Cheese tsukune 140 yen x 4, chicken wings 130 yen x 4, chicken skin 140 yen x 4, cartilage 130 yen x 4, chicken meatballs 140 yen x 4. Unfortunately, liver was sold out. I'll have to eat at the restaurant next time!