In Sapporo, there is a rare izakaya that specializes in "motsu" (offal). They also serve pork, chicken, beef, and occasionally game meat. The thickness of the meat in the tonpeiyaki is impressive! Surprisingly delicious was the horumon zangi, which I highly recommend. It's great that they offer all-you-can-drink options and evening drink sets as well!

I also like high-end restaurants, but I love this kind of atmosphere. I made a reservation for 5:00 pm to meet up with a friend I haven't seen in a while... The place was already almost full. It was lively. Delicious beer and tasty grilled offal... It was a happy moment. The cost performance is good and it's affordable! I might go there around 3:00 pm next time, haha. I've decided to visit again.

Popular motsu-yaki (grilled offal) restaurant that opens at 15:00. There is a second branch near Sapporo Station. Visited at 15:40 on a weekday with 2 groups of customers already there. Many customers who enjoy drinking also arrived later. Found out upon entering that they were having a 3-day 12th-anniversary campaign starting that day. Ordered the 12th-anniversary special "Special Choimise Set" (1200 yen) with 3 drinks and motsu-yaki, which is usually 2 drinks and motsu-yaki (980 yen). Also ordered the "motsu-nikomi" (330 yen), which is not the typical miso-based stew but more like an oden-style kelp broth stew. This type of stew was new to me. It's more like oden, genre-wise. The motsu-yaki was different from the usual type, served on a small round iron plate with several types of offal stir-fried and topped with original sauce. It didn't feel particularly special, but it was a good snack. The service was also very good. During this anniversary period, they were offering a canned highball as a souvenir, but I declined. It's probably sponsored by a manufacturer, but it's great that they're giving back to the customers. Overall, it's a popular motsu-yaki restaurant with a touch of originality, affordability, and good service, which explains its popularity. By the time I left around 16:30, it was fully packed. Next time, I'd like to stay a bit longer and try other dishes (they also serve motsu-yaki with pork, chicken, and beef).

After enjoying a drink at the Mitsukoshi Madam Salon, I thought about where I could go for a quick drink around the main street area. I decided to visit "Motsu-dokoro Yamari," a place I had never been to before. I arrived at around 3:30 pm on a weekday, and although the counter was somewhat full, I was seated at a corner after the previous customers left. I ordered the Choy-nomi set for 990 yen (tax included), which came with motsu-yaki (grilled offal) and two drinks, as well as a simmered dish. I started with a beer, which was delicious. The simmered dish here is made with kombu broth and has a refined taste. It mainly consists of pork offal, which is not overpowering and easy to eat. The motsu-yaki in the set included liver, heart, and a mysterious chewy part, which tasted like grilled meat and paired well with the beer. I ordered a second beer and another serving of my favorite simmered dish. Although tempted to add a highball for 150 yen until 8 pm, I decided to head home while it was still daylight. The fact that beer is only 330 yen until 5 pm is quite appealing. It's perfect for a quick drink. Thank you for the meal!

Recommended by someone, I visited this shop for the first time. Around 4 pm. There are regular customers at the counter, and also some young customers. Feels like a casual place. Set meals are cost-effective and delicious. Ended up getting carried away and trying some sake too. Has a Tokyo-like atmosphere. They even have all-you-can-drink options. Locals will probably frequent this place.

I visited with an important friend and enjoyed a variety of offal dishes. Starting with the simmered appetizer, my excitement grew. There were about 9 different seasonings, each tailored to a specific part of the offal. The menu listed the recommended seasonings for each part, so I suggest ordering them as is. I love the atmosphere of casual izakayas like this one.

Around 7:00 pm on Sunday, I visited with a colleague from work. I was lucky to get in without a reservation, but the next two people who arrived couldn't get in and had to leave. This place offers all-you-can-drink and light drinking sets, making it a great deal for a meal. There are various menu options and everything we tried was delicious. It seemed like there weren't many Hokkaido-style dishes, so it might be more popular among locals rather than tourists. It seems like a great place for a large group gathering. I would like to come back again. Thank you for the meal!

The second place we visited was very affordable. It was super crowded, perfect for a casual drinking session. Not ideal for events though. It's great that they are open on Sundays. There were so many things I wanted to try but I was too full to order more. I might come back again.

Thank you for always serving the perfect motsu-ni. I went with a friend who came from out of town for a business trip, and we enjoyed eating and drinking! I wanted to try everything on the menu posted on the wall, but that would be impossible, so we carefully selected our orders. Oh no! I forgot to order my favorite shime-saba. Even though I couldn't eat it, I was able to enjoy it thanks to Yamari-san's shime-saba. Satisfied and full. I will definitely go back.

I went at 5:00 p.m. on a weekday. The counter was crowded and bustling. I ordered the "Yamarin Choi Nomise Set" for 990 yen. It comes with two drinks of your choice and recommended motsu-yaki. When I showed the coupon on the app screen from Tabelog, they said I had to print it out, they couldn't accept it on the screen. They asked if I wanted to add motsu-ni for an extra 300 yen, and I agreed. The motsu-ni arrived quickly, and it was delicious. The broth was rich and the thick motsu was satisfying to chew. It reminded me of udon broth from Kansai, very tasty. About 10 minutes later, the recommended motsu-yaki arrived. It had four different types of motsu with cabbage and bean sprouts, all coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. The different textures were enjoyable, and it was delicious. I also ordered the senmai sashimi, which had a thin sauce, unlike the thicker sauce you'd find in Asakusa. I then ordered the daily skewer, which was hatsu with a miso-like sauce. The sauce was not too strong, more like a mustard flavor. Finally, I ordered a Jim Highball, which was only 150 yen until 8:00 p.m. It seems this place is known for motsu-ni and Highballs. Overall, it was a great meal.

☀️◼️At Yamari, a casual drinking spot, they offer a set for light drinking for 990 yen, plus an additional 300 yen for motsu (offal) stew. The light drinking set includes two drinks and motsu yaki (grilled offal), with an option to add motsu nabe (offal hot pot) for an extra 300 yen. On this day, it was a gathering for a year-end party with gal pals from high school. It was a reunion after about 3 years with a dear friend from Kitami. The friend from Kitami and her companion from there started the night with bar hopping. The first stop was Yamari, which opens at 3 pm. They offer all-you-can-drink options and light drinking sets. The motsu nabe was delicious with its soft and bouncy texture. Due to the excitement of the long-awaited reunion, there were only two photos taken. Now, on this day... they went on to visit a total of 10 bars. It was their first time bar hopping since the start of the pandemic. Let's move on to the second bar. By the way... the following day and the day after that... it was the first time experiencing a two-day hangover... a not-so-cool drinker.

The otoshi (appetizer) from motsu (offal) is delicious! We ordered a variety of menu items and they were all incredibly delicious, with a unique taste that we don't usually experience. The motsu yaki (grilled offal), horumon yaki (grilled hormone), and liver sashimi are just so delicious! It's been a while since I've encountered such a delicious place. I will definitely come back! However, the all-you-can-drink option is a bit pricey, so if you don't drink much, ordering individual items is also good. The Akadama Punch is delicious!

This was my third time coming here, but this time I decided to go after the opening at 3 pm. I was surprised to see that there were already two groups inside even though it had only been a few minutes since opening. I wanted to order a light drinking set, but it seemed that it didn't come with appetizers, so I ordered a la carte. I saw a sign at the entrance for a happy hour deal where draft beer was only 300 yen, so I ordered without hesitation! It was interesting that they verbally recommended today's specials that weren't on the menu. We were served a complimentary appetizer of simmered tripe and made a toast. The simmered tripe dish had various parts of tripe, daikon radish, fried tofu, and burdock root, which made it an endless dish that you wouldn't get tired of. We also ordered soy sauce marinated gizzards, pig's trotters with konjac, and sake-steamed cream cheese, and we spent about two hours drinking, which flew by in no time. I felt that coming here early is especially worth it! I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal!

This is a second party from the beer garden. It's one of the shops I often come to. I usually don't eat too much, but here, the simmered tripe that comes as a complimentary dish is very delicious. Also, the grilled tripe is a signature menu, and it's great that you can choose from various flavors. We order other dishes too, but everything is delicious. Thank you for the meal!

The staff at Akachochin are quite the drinkers, making it a perfect spot for solo drinking. They seem to have a husky voice from all the drinking, and sometimes even doze off looking content. Besides the delicious motsu (offal), the daily hidden menu items are all dangerously tempting.

What's this, thanks to the influence of the sunfish? They are open for lunch. Today they are offering motsu-yaki set meal or motsu curry, both for 750 yen. I'll go for the motsu-yaki set meal! I sit at the counter that has been partitioned off. The motsu-ni is served first, followed by salad and pickles, then the main dish of motsu-yaki with rice and miso soup. The rice portion is big, which surprises me. The miso soup has fried tempura bits and green onions, which is a new combination for me. I like tempura bits, so it's good for me. The motsu-yaki is big, and so is the cabbage. I try my best to finish it, but it's quite a large portion. The motsu-yaki is delicious too. Thank you for the meal.

A motsu (offal) grill restaurant where you can drink from 2 pm on Sundays!! I couldn't decide on which motsu to order, so I went with the mixed motsu. It was a great choice as I got to enjoy various types of motsu at once. There were about 6 different seasoning options to choose from. In the end, I tried the original Yumari flavor, miso sauce, and a spice salt (I think that was the name) - and the original Yumari flavor, which was like a standard flavor, was the most delicious! The atmosphere was great, the motsu was delicious, and it went well with alcohol. I usually don't drink highballs, but I was surprised by how easy it was to drink the lemon highball. Eating the sake-stealing cream cheese made me want to keep drinking forever.

The rain has stopped, and in the majestic light and shadow, the sky reveals a crescent moon and faint stars twinkling. Venus shines brightly, asserting itself in the night sky. Despite the forecast for light rain until 5 pm, it continued until 7 pm, causing concern for those attending the party at Yamari. The party started early, but I managed to arrive in time to enjoy the food and drinks. On my way there, I found solace in the fragments of stars, receiving a glimmer of light and courage to overcome any obstacles in reaching my destination. This gathering with food reviewers was the first of its kind in a long time, with nearly 30 people in a private setting. The crowded restaurant scene seemed unfamiliar after months of the pandemic, but we were divided into groups of four at separate tables. The menu included motsunabe, liver sashimi, fried cod with cartilage, potato fries, sautéed Hokkaido nanohana and mushrooms, and more. The finale was a ramen dish with a unique twist, featuring collagen-rich cartilage that added a delightful texture. The rich and flavorful sauce made me crave for more of this kind of ramen. As we enjoyed our drinks, including draft beer, bottled beer, lemon highball, and Dewar's highball, the party continued with a variety of dishes and desserts. The Hokkaido nanohana and mushroom stir-fry stood out for its savory taste, and I couldn't resist indulging in it. Although the motsunabe was tasty, the texture of the offal was slightly tough and lacked proper preparation, leaving room for improvement. Overall, the affordable price of the all-you-can-drink party package, including food and extras, for only 3000 yen, made the gathering truly enjoyable.