I watched it on YouTube and now I want to go. It's so retro. The menu is retro too. And it's so cheap. But the beer is nice and cold. Wonderful. The cabbage appetizer is all-you-can-eat. There's also unlimited sauce on the table. I ordered cheese skewers and sausages. The cheese is packed in tight, and the sausages are old-fashioned. I wanted to try more but there were other menu items I was curious about so I held back. The fried horse mackerel was delicious. The takoyaki might have been microwaved? The octopus is small but it tastes like takoyaki. I ordered chicken and pork skewers. They're small but only 90 yen each so it's fine. The salted fish guts go well with alcohol. The okonomiyaki is only 200 yen and it's huge! It had lots of ingredients inside. I think we ordered more but I didn't save it in my folder... too bad. Recommended for beer lovers who just want to drink! Once you're drunk, taste doesn't matter! I'll probably want to go back again. Thank you for the meal.

It had been a long time since we last met! I had a reunion with two friends who came from Hakodate after 4 years. One friend doesn't eat meat and the other doesn't drink alcohol, so they insisted on going to a fun place not found in Hakodate. After much thought, I decided to take them to a restaurant that I used to frequent. The interior of the restaurant was perfectly retro and they were delighted with the private room that I reserved in advance. The menu had everything from cheap snacks to yakitori, kushiage, oden, insects (yes, insects), and rice dishes. We ordered a variety of skewers, assorted kushiage, and oden, all served hot and delicious. We chatted and had a great time, and before we knew it, 4 hours had passed! The staff at the restaurant were cheerful and energetic, and my friends were in high spirits. We had a super fun time at "Hanbee" restaurant. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

It's the second bar hopping spot for our daytime drinking session. This time, my friend wanted to eat while drinking, so we decided to try this place that I've been curious about for a while. We ordered cabbage with miso, frog meat (they said it's only available for 2 servings), locust simmered in soy sauce, assorted skewers, okonomiyaki with Chiba sauce, and 3 drinks (I had a frozen orange sour). We also got complimentary soup (1 per person) and vanilla ice cream (for women only). The total bill for two people was 3531 yen (about 1800 yen per person), which was surprisingly cheap. This place, along with Hamukatsu Shrine, offers very affordable prices. It's usually popular and hard to get a reservation, but we were able to get in easily this time. We ordered some unusual items like frog meat, but if you stick to the basics, you can enjoy even cheaper prices. The frog meat was my first time trying it, and it tasted like bland chicken meat. Chicken meat is definitely tastier. The locusts may look a bit creepy with their antennae, but they tasted good as soy sauce simmered dish. The frozen orange sour was interesting with tiny frozen oranges inside, but it was just okay when they melted. The okonomiyaki with Chiba sauce had a sour taste, which I didn't like. I recommend trying other sauces. The assorted skewers were a bit disappointing and I think yakitori would have been better. The ice cream brought back nostalgic flavors. The miso dip for the cabbage was incredibly delicious. I wish they sold it, I would definitely buy it. I could eat tons of cabbage with that dip. It was nice that they served a big portion of cabbage. The soup had a rich flavor that was very satisfying. The overall price and taste satisfaction may vary depending on what you order, so I recommend checking out individual reviews to make the most of your experience. I enjoyed trying new dishes and I'm looking forward to coming back to try more. Thank you for the meal!

This is Susukino. It's the fifth bar we've visited for day drinking. I've always wanted to come to this place, and as soon as you walk in, it's like stepping back to the early Showa era. Inside, they have a nostalgic display with items like a candy store, a black and white TV, a rice cooker, and an electric iron on a zabuton cushion. My home was more like a palace of Versailles, so we didn't have these kinds of things, haha. The complimentary dish is cabbage, but it has a modern twist, more like what you'd get at a skewer restaurant! I wish they had something more traditional like chikuwa. The skewers, zangi, and oden were surprisingly good for the price, better than I expected. We had to pause our day drinking for a two-hour work meeting, but we'll be back to continue the fun later! Thank you for the meal! ^_^

During the 5th stop of our day drinking session in November 2019, we couldn't get into the crowded place we wanted to go, so we stumbled upon another place nearby. The interior was retro with old-fashioned decorations and tatami seating with a vintage TV. The menu was written all over the place, but I could easily read it. The prices for both drinks and food were surprisingly cheap, with most drinks costing in the 200 yen range and snacks even priced in tens of yen. They even served a frozen orange in a highball glass, which was actually a juice. We ordered some cabbage as a side dish for 390 yen for the group of six, which was reasonable considering they need to make a profit. The food turned out to be better than expected, with complimentary soup and a taste similar to the pickled plum that comes with rice balls. The ladies even got free ice cream. Overall, it was a satisfying experience. Thank you for the meal!

The fifth restaurant on November 5th, 2019, is a place with a very retro atmosphere that makes you feel like you're back in the Showa era. When I sat down, I noticed that the lighting was a bit dim and dark. The appetizer was a simple cut cabbage, which made me wonder if this place is a tempura restaurant. I'm not sure if they are cutting corners or if they just specialize in tempura. As the name suggests, the prices here are indeed cheap. A highball drink costs only ¥190! The food is also inexpensive and there is a wide variety to choose from. This place seems to be popular among students and young people. It's a lively and bustling place, not really suited for a quiet and leisurely drink. The chicken tempura was ordinary but tasty. The darkness made me feel a bit sleepy. Time to move on to the next restaurant...

Fourth stop. Saturday, 5:30 pm. The place I wanted to go for half-priced drinks was full, so I decided to check out Hanbei-san, which I had been curious about for a while. As expected of a place with slim profit margins, it was cheap haha. However, they only had Kinmugi beer, which is a type of happoshu. Kinmugi is easy to drink, so it didn't matter to me since I was just there to enjoy some drinks lol. The staff recommended getting the large size glass as it was more cost-effective. It was huge haha, 290 yen for a medium and 490 yen for a large. I think the large size was around 1 liter. The appetizer was cabbage for 390 yen, so cheap! The food was also inexpensive and had a wide variety to choose from. I couldn't decide, so I asked the staff for a recommendation, and they suggested frog legs. You can order two servings for 290 yen each and get to eat the lower half of the frog. The frog legs were muscular and elastic, and there was only a small part that could be eaten, but you could play around with them, like doing breaststroke or hopping up and down haha. The Hormone Stew for 140 yen had a rich flavor. There was a shop-like area near the entrance with old-fashioned candies. The interior of the restaurant was very cute with a retro vibe, featuring a red telephone, a figure of a robot, posters, and it was fun to look around. And you can get some candies for free on your way out. When I entered, only the reserved seats were taken, so it was quiet, but by 6 pm, it was packed. They also serve complimentary soup. I used a coupon to order ice cream, which felt like something from the early Showa era. As the staff suggested, I should have gone for the large glass if I was going to drink four beers, but I didn't want it to get warm haha. The appetizer was a bit pricey, and frog legs were only available in sets of two, so the total bill for two people was 3700 yen. I guess it's understandable given their slim profit margins haha. I'll go back when I'm a bit more composed next time lol. The food was delicious, and the staff's cheerful "Enjoy your meal!" made the experience even better. Thank you for the meal!

This place seems to be full of Showa era vibes. I want to go on a weekday! I quickly attacked in order to conquer it! Heading south on Route 36, turn right at the karaoke hall onto Nakadori. As you go up to the second floor, you will find the restaurant. The sliding door at the entrance is quite tight... It feels more like the early Showa era than the Showa era itself. You are greeted with a truly old-fashioned decor. I ordered a beer, which comes in two sizes, and this is the standard izakaya size. The beer felt larger than the usual size. Cabbage is served as an appetizer. You can enjoy it with your favorite dressing on the table. But the slices are really huge... I tried ordering chilled tofu, water dumplings, and pickled mackerel as well. There are snacks, oden, and tempura skewers, it's really a lot. I couldn't decide even after looking at the menu...! The chilled tofu comes already seasoned. The water dumplings are pretty standard. But when served in this atmosphere, it's perfect. The pickled mackerel took a while to arrive. I had to ask again and then it finally came. It's really vinegary. The beer is 490 yen, but the snacks are cheap. When the dishes are served, the staff will say "Enjoy your meal" with a smile. I think this is a place to enjoy this kind of atmosphere. It might be more suitable for enjoying with friends rather than alone. That's the feeling I get.

I am in Susukino on a Sunday evening with a companion who wants beer, so we are looking for a place to drink. We go up the stairs to BM's "Hakuritobai Hanbee Sapporo Susukino store," which has a super retro vibe. The inside of the store is filled with posters of Showa era movies, and the background music adds to the Showa atmosphere. As we walk towards the counter, we see a candy store on the left - is this really an izakaya? There are two groups of four customers in front of us, and the staff, including two young ladies in the kitchen, seem like they might struggle to handle the crowd. We sit at the counter and look at the menu, which lists items at prices that seem like pocket money for kindergarteners - are they too cheap? We order two beers, two servings of all-you-can-eat cabbage, and a plate of assorted skewers (red sausage, quail, chicken, pork, meatballs) and oden (daikon radish, konjac, egg, fish cake). The food is nothing special in terms of taste. We also order two highballs. More customers start coming in, and it becomes clear that the staff is struggling to keep up - were they underestimating the crowd because it's a Sunday? Just as we were getting worried about the situation, a handsome guy comes in to help - should have come earlier! If you understand the Showa era well, this place might be really fun and cheap. Let's go with friends and enjoy talking about the Showa era. Plus, you get candy as a souvenir!

In November 2019, I visited a retro-style restaurant with a wide range of menu options at affordable prices. The yakitori was small but nicely grilled over charcoal, and the service was very fast. The ham cutlet and fried horse mackerel were crispy and not greasy. The liver sashimi was boiled well. The dishes were served quickly, and the menu even had some unusual items like frog. Thank you for the meal!

It's a cheap and retro izakaya with energetic and fun staff. They have items like takoyaki, sausages, oden, and snacks that make you want to eat. It's a place you'll want to visit again.

Memorandum based on memory for past visits. A nostalgic atmosphere with Showa era music playing in the background. The walls adorned with vintage posters, creating a romantic izakaya setting. As the name suggests, the menu is also reminiscent of the Showa era. And everything is incredibly cheap. They operate on thin profit margins. The dishes are small in size, perfect for snacking while drinking. Personally, I love eggs, so being able to order just one sunny-side-up egg is a delight. At home, I feel guilty eating just an egg while drinking, but at this restaurant, it's not a problem. You can eat as many as you want. I definitely want to go back.

I took my friend from Hong Kong to an old Japanese izakaya to experience it, and they were very happy, which made me happy too! We ate a variety of Japanese dishes like oden, ham katsu, yakisoba, okonomiyaki, calpis kushikatsu, yakitori, and octopus with mustard. We also got some good old-fashioned snacks to take home. I will definitely go back again! ♡

I visited this restaurant with my friends on a regular night. The interior was cute and retro, making us feel like we had traveled back in time. They had a corner with nostalgic candies, adding to the visual appeal of the place. We opted for the all-you-can-drink option and ordered a variety of dishes such as yakitori, yakisoba, karaage, oden, and candies. Despite the reasonable price of around 2000 yen per person, we were able to eat to our heart's content. The food was delicious and we left satisfied. We were also happy to receive candies as a souvenir. By the time we left, even on a weekday, the restaurant was full, showing its popularity. We will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal!

The price is cheap, but the taste is average. Suitable for people who only care about the price and not the quality of the food.

So cheap! The ham cutlet was delicious (*^o^*)

The prices for each item are cheap, the interior is modeled after the Showa era of the 1950s, and there is a wide variety of menu options.