This shop is located near Toyosui-Susukino Station, on the north side of Route 36, in Nishi 2-chome. It seems to be a new store and looks clean. It was my first visit. I stayed at a nearby Super Hotel and came here for dinner. I checked for restaurants where I could use a lodging coupon for dinner, and this shop was eligible. It was around 5 pm on Monday, so I thought it wouldn't be too crowded yet, but it was busier than I expected, and the few staff members seemed very busy. I used to go to "Kushitori Bangaichi" often (inside the Tokyu REI Hotel, with a discount of 500 yen for orders over 2000 yen for hotel guests), so it's been quite a while since I last visited a regular Kushitori shop (probably about 10 years). I ordered various skewers this time. Drinks were on early discount until 7 pm, with 2 types available at a low price. This was the same as "Kushitori Bangaichi." Seat fee 100, Early discount: Umeshu Sour 180, Pork skewer x2 150 each, Stuffed green pepper skewer 165, Quail egg skewer 145, Mochi bacon roll 160, Pork asparagus roll 155, Green onion Tsukune 155, Buttered hokkaido red pepper 145. Total 1505 yen. Everything was a menu I had tried at "Kushitori Bangaichi" before, and they were all delicious, so I felt relieved. It's great value for money because it's cheap and delicious. Kushitori is great because of the free chicken soup and grated daikon radish. And you can get seconds! "Kushitori Bangaichi" charges for appetizers separately, but they have a wide variety of menu items. Also, while chicken soup is included, there was no grated daikon radish service. If there are no discounts for lodging, it might be better to go to a regular Kushitori shop. I used a 1500 yen lodging coupon, so I only paid 5 yen in cash. I received a 15% discount coupon on my way out. I must make sure to use it! I plan to use it again soon. Thank you for the meal. *Regarding the buttered hokkaido red pepper, I had spread the butter all over the warm red pepper before taking the photo, so there are no visible clumps of butter.

I went to a different yakitori restaurant today, but as always, the yakitori at this place is great. The creative skewers are also delicious, and I appreciate the drink specials. The staff are friendly, which is also nice. However, I feel like the menu has gotten smaller compared to before. But I'm satisfied with the regular menu items.

When you go to Sapporo, you must visit this chain restaurant♡ It's not super delicious, but because it's only in Hokkaido, it feels like a must-try local food. All-you-can-eat grated daikon radish! All-you-can-drink chicken broth! They changed to ordering on your phone.

Draft beer, adult potato salad, chicken skewers, pork skewers, pork ginger skewers - today's second bar stop is at Kushitori Chuo Honten. It's a must-visit for solo drinkers. It's crowded, but the turnover is fast so you can get in after a short wait. I ordered my usual items. The grilling is done beautifully, and I think it's better than the yakitori I had at a chain store recently. The other place grilled it too much.

The cost performance, taste, and overall satisfaction are great here. The staff is also very good, managing the crowded place with a small number of people was fun to watch. I visited three times this week and I really want to come back soon. Unfortunately, all the photos of the products were blurry. The Peel on an empty stomach is intoxicating.

Oh, I wonder if the manager has changed? There are more female staff members now and the atmosphere is lively! The female staff members are very attentive, checking in before our glasses are empty and recommending dishes. The grilling seems to have changed too - the food was cooked perfectly, just the way I like it. Today, the taste, cooking, and atmosphere were all great. Honestly, last time I felt a bit uncomfortable because the grated radish and soup were served without a word, but now I feel like I want to come back soon. This place has become so good! I'll definitely be back soon.

It's been 3 days since the New Year started... I started drinking early this year. After watching the Hakone Ekiden on the way, I moved to Sapporo and strolled around Susukino during the New Year. In the evening, although there were few open shops, our yakitori place, Kushi Tori, was open so we went in without hesitation. Highballs and green gin and soda were cheap during happy hour. The prices for skewers have gone up quite a bit, but I understand it given the current situation. I realize again that chicken skewers at Kushi Tori might be the ultimate standard. Among various approaches, the size, tenderness, juiciness, grilling technique, saltiness... everything feels more like a "design that everyone finds delicious" rather than just safe. It's delicious, isn't it? While it's fun to drink with everyone, I prefer drinking slowly while talking with someone. And drinking alone while casually thinking (or not thinking at all) is also the best. Solitary drinking at night is also good. It can even withstand being used as a "solo drinking session"... no, I'm grateful to Kushi Tori for accepting me kindly. Looking forward to another great year.

First of all, I want to mention that the staff at this restaurant maintain a high level of customer service, even among the affiliated stores. The new part-time staff members are also serious about learning and understanding the manual and customer needs to support the basic service. From the moment of guidance to explaining the grated daikon before seating, taking drink orders, and providing service, their ability to respond to customers and handle additional orders is impressive. The success of this branch is undoubtedly due to the capable manager, but it's been a while since I've seen such a well-performing team in action. The cost-performance ratio of the yakitori here is excellent, and they seem to be shifting towards a modern management approach with the price of draft beer. Some may think they don't need to go to Yakitori with these prices, but the staff here provide service that is truly moving and should be a model for other stores. Rather than expecting other branches to work harder, it is the responsibility of the Sapporo planning team to lead the way with care and detail. Despite my grumbling, the specialty dish was delicious, and I was impressed by the effort of the staff at Yakitori. Keep up the good work, Yakitori! Thank you for the meal.

It's so nice to have a shop like this where you can easily enjoy yourself, and it's very affordable too, with orders starting from the 100 yen range, and highball drinks for only 350 yen. One of my favorites that I always order is the "Pork Wrapped in Fresh Ginger (170 yen incl. tax)". The spiciness of the fresh ginger combined with the pork belly is delicious, especially with the aroma of charcoal. I really love it. Another one I always get is the "Spicy Ao Nanban Tsukune (155 yen incl. tax)". I love the texture of the tsukune meat, and the added spicy Ao Nanban flavor just fits perfectly and tastes so good. This day, I ended up ordering more ( ´,_ゝ｀)ﾌﾟｯ It's officially become one of Sapporo's soul foods, Kushi Tori ( ´∀｀ ) Thank you for the delicious meal♪ Oh! Please increase the variety of sake options m(_ _)m

As a second visit, the fried tofu with spicy seasoning was very delicious. The tsukune (chicken meatballs) were also quite tasty. The soup with chicken broth that came with it was rich and delicious as well. It might help with preventing getting too drunk. It was a satisfying meal overall.

1F, Minami 4 Jonishi 2, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido. Kushitori, located along Susukino 36 Line in Sapporo. This place used to be a drugstore called Daikoku, but it closed down due to the lack of inbound tourists caused by the coronavirus, and was replaced by Kushitori. I saw in the news that Kushitori recently decided to reduce its lunch service to only 2 locations, so I felt like I should support them and decided to visit alone around 5 pm on a weekday. It was still light outside, which was great. The familiar red lantern with the words "Kushitori" and the sight of skewers being grilled from the street were inviting. Upon entering the restaurant, I was surprised to see that the counter was full and was asked to wait a bit for a table. It seems like there are a lot of solo customers. Also, until 7 pm, some drinks are only 180 yen during happy hour. After a short wait near the entrance, I was seated at a spacious 6-person booth and was told that I might have to move if it gets crowded, but luckily I didn't have to. The restaurant is completely non-smoking, which was really nice. I ordered a highball, a lemon sour on the stronger side, and the otoshi (appetizer) for 100 yen. The otoshi included grated daikon radish and chicken broth soup, which I didn't mind paying for. In the first round, I tried 4 types of skewers: chicken liver, hinahimo (chicken gizzard), tsukune (chicken meatballs), and Kitakari butter (buttered potatoes). The Kitakari butter skewer was especially delicious with its sweet and salty flavors. In the second round, I had 3 more skewers: chicken tenderloin with wasabi, cheese tsukune, and pork loin. The pork loin was sweet and easy to eat without any unpleasant taste. I spent an hour enjoying the skewers, but unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to try the kamameshi (rice cooked in a small pot). The restaurant started to get busier, and I could feel the popularity of Kushitori once again. Despite some minor issues with the service, I still think the cost-performance ratio is good.

Day drinking at the 5th stop. It's starting to get dark. Had a "light" yakitori and a drink. Ordered: - Seating charge x2 - Spicy green onion tsukune x2 - Chicken gizzard x2 - Pork miso roll x1 - Chicken skewer x1 - Gingko nuts x1 - Wild boar chili pepper x1 - Highball x2 - Umeshu sour x1 Impressions: The chicken soup and grated daikon as appetizers were nice. The soup is now served in a pot, making it easier to enjoy. Condiments other than soy sauce are no longer provided at the table, so we asked for shichimi and black pepper separately. The highball had a good amount of carbonation, and the dispenser type seemed reliable. My friend enjoyed the umeshu sour as well. We shared the grilled skewers that arrived all at once. The spicy tsukune was a classic, with a nice kick. Yakitori is always a good choice for snacks. The soup, daikon, and highball added to the value. Slowly nibbling on the skewers and sipping our drinks, we started to feel full. We had two more stops to go, so we settled the bill and left. Bought a canelé from the GAKU cake shop's vending machine next door. Yakitori cravings come regularly. Thank you for the meal.

Entered the restaurant around 9:30 PM on Sunday. About 10% of the customers had left by around 10 PM. I had the same à la carte dish and three drinks. It cost around 2500 yen. The food was delicious, but memories tend to be embellished. When I was in my teens, I thought it was incredibly delicious, but someday I'll say, "Thank you for the meal."

It's on my way home from work. Last Friday, I ate at another restaurant, but I wasn't satisfied with the food, so I had been thinking of coming to this place early in the new year. I couldn't wait any longer, so I headed to the restaurant. It's conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from the No. 2 exit of Toyohira Susukino Station on the municipal subway Toho Line. But, it's a bit far from the ticket gate to the No. 2 exit (laughs). I arrived at the front of the restaurant a little before the opening time of 4:30 pm. I was thinking of waiting for a while, but the sign of the restaurant was already lit up. I decided to enter and was greeted by a waitress saying "Welcome." There were already a few people inside drinking (laughs). The waitress informed me that they had a reservation until 5:30 pm, so I could stay until 4:30 pm. I was shown to a table seat. At that moment, I thought, "Oh, if it's a table seat, I can't order a tokkuri, right?" It's written on the menu. "We only provide tokkuri for customers at the counter seat." Oh well. The waitress brought grated radish with soup and soy sauce, and I ordered a tokkuri of hot sake and edamame, and also thought about ordering some skewers. This restaurant was opened in March this year after the three stores, Nishi 4-jo, Honten, and Chuoten, which I occasionally visited, were consolidated. The capacity is 79 seats, which is fewer than the total number of seats at the three stores. Personally, I liked the small Honten store with about 20 seats in the basement of the Susukino Building (laughs). Because there were only counter seats and no aisle inside (laughs). So, with a tokkuri of hot sake and edamame in front of me, I compared the grilling method with other stores and ordered my usual chicken and pork skewers, and also tried something different like... the bacon-wrapped mochi and the wasabi chicken tenderloin skewers. Oh, the hot sake is good with a dry taste. I was surprised that the skewers arrived in about 10 minutes. Wow (laughs). At this rate, I thought I could finish in 30 minutes, so I asked the waitress if I could have a tokkuri. She said it was okay. Then, I ordered my last cup of hot sake. The skewers were tender and well-seasoned. The wasabi chicken tenderloin... the wasabi really hits the back of your nose (laughs). As I started to prepare to leave, the manager suddenly appeared and asked, "Are you leaving?" I quickly took out the bill from under the table and handed over 2,035 yen. The manager took me to the cashier, where I was told the change was 200 yen. I received the change from the cashier and was bid farewell by the manager. I really liked the Chuo Honten. I'll visit again. Thank you for the meal.

"I visited 'Kushitori Chuo Honten' for a casual drinking party after enjoying seafood at another place. This branch was newly opened last March after the merger of nearby stores, so it is clean and nice. I started with my usual drink, a 'Kaku Highball @ 350 yen', and ordered a few skewers to go with it: - 'Mochi Bacon Roll @ 160 yen' - 'Quail Egg @ 145 yen' - 'Spicy Green Nanban Tsukune @ 155 yen' - 'Hina Skin @ 145 yen' - 'Fresh Ginnan @ 185 yen' It was crowded, but the service was fast and the grilling was well done, resulting in delicious skewers. I felt like the portions were a bit smaller than before, but maybe it's just me. Recently, you can also buy Kushitori yakitori at ARCS Group affiliated supermarkets or Cowboy Kitano store, but eating at the restaurant is definitely tastier. It's a bit disappointing that they now charge 100 yen per person as a seating fee, but I was satisfied with the complimentary 'Daikon Oroshi' and 'Chicken Soup'. It was a delicious meal, thank you!"

Soranoko is the flagship store of Kushitori, a chain of restaurants centered in Sapporo. It reopened last March during the pandemic. Although it is a chain that Sapporo locals would frequent regularly, it was my first time visiting. I had heard about it from a regular customer at a different restaurant before. Since the main store had been renovated, the Central and Main stores no longer exist. The restaurant, open for about 8 months, was bright and clean. Most customers were in groups, but I, a solo diner, sat at a table. I ordered a draft beer first. For skewers, I chose chicken gizzard, green shichimi tsukune, pork loin, and pork liver. I also ordered pickled vegetables. There was no appetizer, but chicken soup and grated radish were served, and a seating fee of 100 yen was charged due to this unique system. Both the chicken soup and grated radish were refillable. The skewers were large and satisfying to eat, with tender meat. The texture of the pork belly skewer was particularly good. After the beer, I had a highball refill, totaling around 1600 yen. It is a great restaurant with a good balance of quality and price. I finally visited the Sapporo local chain yakitori restaurant that I had been curious about for a long time and left satisfied (laughs).

In the Susukino area, there is a yakitori chain restaurant located on the first floor of a building along National Route 36. I visited here after a long time in Susukino and found out that Kushi Tori-san was newly opened here, so I decided to give it a try. The interior of the restaurant is clean and new, with counter seats, table seats, and sunken kotatsu seats available. Kushi Tori-san is popular at all locations, and this one was no exception as it was full and I had to wait for about 15 minutes before being seated. The menu selection is not extensive, but all the dishes are delicious and reasonably priced. My go-to items are the "Chicken Breast Meat Skewer (150 yen)", "Green Spicy Minced Chicken Skewer (155 yen)", and the "Golden Chicken Kamameshi". Especially the Kamameshi takes about 30 minutes to be ready, but it is a must-try for chicken lovers. It can be hard to get a table due to its popularity and the food may take some time to be served, but I recommend it for those who want to enjoy delicious yakitori at a reasonable price.

I visited for the first time the other day, and the lively atmosphere was as good as ever. The taste was delicious, but the sushi pieces seemed a bit smaller. It was disappointing that the beef tendon was sold out. The restaurant was already full and crowded, so it must be a good place. It would be nice if they had a few more items on the menu to offer more variety, but I understand that it can be challenging.

The main store, South 4th store, and Central store of Tori (grilled chicken skewers) have closed, but a new Central main store has opened on March 24th! It's sad to see the historic main store go, but it was quite crowded, so it's understandable given the times. I wanted to go on the opening day and the next day when drinks were half price, but couldn't make it due to various reasons. I visited today instead. The new store is clean and beautiful, with bright and lively jazz music playing in the background. I always end up ordering the same thing despite wanting to try something different. They have an early bird special from 4:30 pm to 7 pm with highball for 158 yen! The chicken skewers, spicy green nanban tsukune, pork with ginger, pork with shiso, quail eggs, and shishito peppers were all delicious. However, the portions seemed a bit small. I need to visit other branches to verify if it's just this location or a common issue. I bought souvenirs for my companion and left after a quick 30-minute stay. I'll come back for a leisurely meal. Thank you, Central main store!

The popular restaurant is as crowded as ever, even past 9 PM on a weekday. The service is always good and I keep coming back. It's cheap and delicious, a Hokkaido classic.

Large portions at a reasonable price. Free refills on grated daikon radish and chicken soup.