Burgundy is known as one of the most famous wine regions in France, often compared to Bordeaux. For those who want to try a variety of Burgundy wines, there is a dream-like restaurant in Susukino, Sapporo, Hokkaido, where you can enjoy unlimited Burgundy wines to your heart's content (during events such as weekends). The wine cellar is filled with mostly French wines, especially Burgundy wines, and the dishes are prepared to harmonize with Burgundy wines. All dishes are served a la carte, allowing you to enjoy your meal at your own pace while deciding the balance between drinks and food. It's a place where you can easily enjoy wine. The owner and sommelier, Yutaka Tanonoi, used to work as a pharmaceutical company executive and decided to continue living in Sapporo, so he retired from the company and opened "Rakudo" in June 2022. His partner, the chef, Toshihide Michinobu, worked in hotels and restaurants in Sapporo and has a 35-year career in French cuisine. Together, Tanonoi and Michinobu created this restaurant, with the name derived from their own names. Burgundy wines are mainly made from single grape varieties. The red wine uses "Pinot Noir," known for its noble fruitiness and elegant acidity. The white wine mainly uses the "Chardonnay" variety, which has a crisp acidity characteristic of Burgundy Chardonnay. The red wine offered on this particular day was from the prestigious producer Chateau de Saint Cosme in Gigondas, Southern France. Louis Barruol, the 14th generation owner, is a renowned winemaker known as the "genius of Gigondas" by Wine Spectator. He has received high ratings in various wine evaluation magazines and continues to be recognized as one of the top wineries in the Rhone region. It's a great privilege to taste such wines! The Domaine Nudant Pinot Noir was also delicious. The Pinot Noir by Paul Garaud was also very good. There were also rosé, white, and Champagne wines, along with Hokkaido limited edition Sapporo Classic beer to compare and enjoy a variety of drinks. The food included a hamburger rice bowl for growing children (with extra rice), hors d'oeuvres platter, bread and whipped butter, and confit of bone-in thigh meat from Takikawa, all satisfying dishes that complement the wines. It was so much fun! The hamburger was incredibly delicious. The total bill for four people was 21,830 yen (paid by card, with two people ordering the wine all-you-can-drink option). I am extremely satisfied. Ah, so happy! It was a group outing this time, but dining alone or as a couple at the counter might be great too.

I was looking forward to this meal of the day, but I ended up coming with a hangover (๑°⌓︎°๑)ﾄﾞｰﾝ I'm sorry to my partner who invited me, we will make it up soon...(_ _).｡o○ First, let's start with a beer to relax. Sitting in the middle of the counter, you can see the beer being poured. The creamy foam is nice and the beer is poured with care. I ordered: - Assorted appetizers - 5 spoons of sea urchin truffle - Shrimp fry First, they served bread with whipped butter! It was surprising to have bread as a starter, but the whipped butter was delicious. At that moment, I forgot about my hangover (σ´з｀)σ The assorted appetizers were of high quality and the pricing was very reasonable, probably because it's their first anniversary. And the sea urchin truffle. Even after eating 5 spoons, it was only 550 yen, very generous for the anniversary! I thought it was from Otaru, but it was actually from Russia. Lastly, the shrimp fry. The remoulade sauce was delicious ( ˙◊︎˙◞︎)◞︎ｳﾏｲ It's similar to tartar sauce, but I found out later on Yahoo Answers that there are slight differences. The taste was really good. The problem was my own bad condition with a hangover on the promised day, and the issue of being near a woman who put on too much perfume (๑°⌓︎°๑)ｸｻｰｯ I really wish people would refrain from wearing strong perfume in a dining place. She put on way too much. Ugh, I need to change restaurants.

- Appetizer: Scallop, Crab, Trout - Asparagus Soup - Bread - Assorted appetizers for sharing - Pan-seared trout with bottarga - Roasted lamb shoulder - Pairing wine of the day (3 types) for 3000 yen: Cremant, Burgundy white, Burgundy red - Additional option: Pinot Fan 2006 - The portion size and variety were more than enough - The bright and cheerful ambiance makes it suitable for dining alone - The pricing is reasonable - The wine selection offers great value for money - Overall, the food was excellent.

Good day everyone! Thursday is movie service day, and today's must-watch movie for Nyajichan is "Moon Phases" starring Renge Meguro. After watching the movie, I'm thinking about what to have for dinner. I love dishes that I can't make myself, so let's go to "Neo Bistro Rakudo"! I've already made a reservation on Tabelog, and I'm guided to my favorite seat at the counter. The restaurant opened in June this year, so the interior is beautiful. I order the Rakudo platter for 1,320 yen, the Kitashima Ranch pork shoulder roast for 1,650 yen, and the seafood doria for 1,100 yen. And with LINE registration, I get a free first drink! I start with a beer. The Charm plate for 600 yen includes salmon rillettes, chicken ham, pumpkin soup, carrot bread, and whipped butter soup. Delicious! The Rakudo platter is a combination of appetizers today, with roast beef, duck, pate, pork tongue confit, striped jack sashimi, and adult potato salad. The confit of pork tongue with mustard is soft and delicious! The Charm and Rakudo platter are enough for a light meal. The pork shoulder roast with mushroom sauce is just right in saltiness and goes well with a light red wine. The portion is just right for one person. The seafood doria is creamy with baby scallops, small shrimp, and large shrimp. It's a unique combination with green beans and green peas. After ordering various dishes, sharing is recommended as it can be heavy for one person. The owner used to be a company employee who had a hobby of buying wine, while the chef worked at Hotel Okura and Sheraton. They met at a certain place and decided to open a bistro. It's interesting how people with different ages and life experiences can come together. The service is still a bit inexperienced, but the owner earnestly explains the dishes and talks about favorite wines. The chef is undoubtedly skilled, with a craftsman-like quality. The pricing of the wines by the glass is a bit high, but if they offer daily recommended wines below 900 yen, it would be more user-friendly. With the beer service from LINE registration and three glasses of white wine, the total bill comes to 7,850 yen. I look forward to seeing how this restaurant will evolve. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Went to a bistro with my Italian food-loving friend. We were drawn in by the name of the restaurant and made a reservation, but it ended up just being the two of us that day. The atmosphere of the restaurant was a bit unclear, even though we had a private room. We ordered the following: Today's fresh fish carpaccio (striped jack) for 1430 yen, Yari Ika (spear squid) and eggplant confit for 990 yen, roasted duck breast for 1540 yen, seafood doria for 1100 yen, beer for 660 yen, and 49 Gigar Cotes du Rhone Blanc 17 for 990 yen. For appetizers, we had chicken cooked at low temperature, salmon rillette, pumpkin soup, carrot bread, and whipped butter. The whipped butter was delicious, and we enjoyed sipping on wine. The carpaccio was made with my favorite striped jack, which was a pleasant surprise. The confit had tender eggplant and squid, although the presentation wasn't very appetizing. The roasted duck was nothing special, and the doria had a surprisingly large amount of rice. One thing that caught my attention was the staff standing near the entrance of the private room and frequently looking towards us. I wonder if they had something to discuss with us or if they were the owner. Overall, the bistro had potential to become even better in the future. Thank you for the meal!

This bistro opened in June on the 2nd floor of the Susukino F-45 Building. It was my third stop of the day, but I felt like having a little more to drink so I decided to check it out. The restaurant has a stylish atmosphere with counter seats and table seats. I ordered the "Sparkling (Van Musee Methode Marechal Brut NV)" for 990 yen, while my companion ordered a red wine. We cheers and started with the appetizers which included "Chicken Low-Temperature Cooking, Salmon Rillettes, Pickles," "Chilled Corn Soup," and bread with whipped butter. The chilled soup was sweet and delicious, and the bread with whipped butter had a great texture. The quality of the food from the appetizers was already impressive. The dishes are served a la carte. I wanted to enjoy some delicious food and drinks in moderation. I ordered the "Neo Yukke" for 880 yen and the "Nemuro Sanma Confit" for 720 yen. The portion size was just right for one person, so we ordered two servings. The Neo Yukke had plenty of meat and a rich flavor, with truffle and beef fat used to enhance the taste. The Nemuro Sanma Confit was also delicious, with a moist and flavorful texture. It seemed to be made with tomatoes and olive oil. For my second drink, I enjoyed the "Red Wine (Diery Morte Burgundy Pinot Noir '19)" for 1,500 yen. It's a place where you can enjoy delicious food and wine, and I look forward to visiting again to try more dishes next time!

Sunday opening is appreciated. There is a counter and tables lined up along the wall. It's new and clean. I was torn between wine soda and gin soda. I ended up with gin soda. And I had Tan curry (not tongue curry). It was hard-boiled. The appetizers were salmon rillettes with smoked salmon, potato quiche with salami, and bread with whipped butter. They were delicious and only cost 500 yen! I was going to get the assorted plate, but I was drawn to the Sunday limited uni cold pasta. The uni on that day was from Rishiri. There was so much of it! It was three times more than I imagined. This place is a bistro, not Italian. I see. The price was 2200 yen for this generous portion. The staff knew about various restaurants and we had a great time in the private setting. They also have collaboration menus with popular restaurants and Sunday limited menus, including adult omelette rice, which sounds tempting. I heard that if you add them as a friend on LINE, you get a free drink. They should have told me that earlier, haha. The bill was clear and the content was very reasonable. I was satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

I was recommended to visit a newly opened nice bar, and I decided to check it out. The interior was clean and lovely, perfect for a cozy date. When I was choosing my drink, they offered a free drink with LINE registration, so I chose a Febrer Marsane Rouge '19 wine. It had a unique sealing device on the bottle called "Colavan," which helps maintain the quality of the wine. The wine had a strong fruity flavor with a light bitterness. I also tried the Charm plate with liver pate, quiche, salami, pickles, bread, and butter whip, all for only 500 yen. The liver pate was slightly loose, and the bread was delicious. My friend even had seconds, but it wasn't added to the bill! For the second round, I tried the Sakura Princess Chicken White Liver Low-Temperature Marinade and the Inca's Awakening Roast with Herb Flavor. Both were rich in flavor, especially the sweet potato in the roast. I also had a Japanese sake called Domaine Watanabe Vintage, which had a unique label and a strong taste. Although they didn't have a wide variety of sake, I enjoyed the experience and would love to come back with an empty stomach next time. It was a great place!

It was the best restaurant that can be used for solo dining, dates, and entertaining. Food was excellent, service was great, atmosphere was wonderful, and prices were reasonable.

The food was delicious and the recommended wine was very satisfying.