Hokkaido Roaming Trip ㉘ - A popular yakitori restaurant in Muroran, Hokkaido, but the rating on Tabelog is low because they have relocated. The restaurant is about a 3-minute walk from Muroran Station, and you can order by the skewer. This way, even if you are dining alone, you can try various flavors with salt or sauce. I made a reservation and was the first customer when they opened at 5 pm. I ordered: - Sapporo Black Label draft beer ¥550 - Edamame and pork skewers with salt and sauce ¥165 each - Chicken skewers with sauce ¥132 - Chicken hearts with salt ¥132 - Special tsukune (chicken meatballs) 2 for ¥400 - Morokyu (cucumber with miso paste) ¥385 I also ordered chicken wings with sauce, which had that distinctive Muroran yakitori taste with the sweetness of pork fat and onions. The special tsukune is a must-try, especially when dipped in raw egg. The staff were friendly and chatting with them at the counter made the experience enjoyable. I ended up drinking quite a bit too. Unfortunately, I couldn't list the yakitori menu as it was facing the wrong way.

In July 2023, near Hakodate Station, I wandered around to find a place to eat and ended up in a deserted area full of ruins. The bustling area only had a few open shops, but I found a yakitori izakaya that has been in business for over 30 years! It is a large house where the owner lives, loved by locals. The atmosphere inside is cozy and friendly. I recently started liking soda mixed drinks, which they generously serve in a mug for 440 yen. The appetizer is only 200 yen for a small plate of delicious edamame. Even though I was already full, I couldn't resist ordering more skewers of yakitori, ranging from 132 to 165 yen each. The izakaya menu is extensive with reasonably priced dishes around 500 yen. I recommend trying the pork skewers with sauce (165 yen) and the chicken skin with salt (132 yen) - they were delicious. I decided to end my meal with a crispy "crab shell tempura" for 660 yen, which turned out to be a rich and satisfying dish. This restaurant offers great food at affordable prices and is a convenient place to dine. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

An izakaya located in a drinking district near JR Muroran Station. I used this place for a drinking party with my colleagues during a business trip to Muroran. The restaurant has counter seats in the front and sunken kotatsu-style seating in the back, making it a reasonably spacious place. In addition to Muroran yakitori, there is a variety of izakaya-style dishes available. This time, we used the course with all-you-can-drink (4,000 yen). The dishes were similar to the ones in the photo, but personally, I found the "Muroran yakitori" to be the most delicious. The sunken kotatsu seating was comfortable and spacious, and overall, the prices were not too high, making it a good option for when you want to drink alcohol in this area.

- Date and Time of Visit: July 24, 2021, from 5:40 pm to 6:45 pm - Number of People: 1 - Total Bill: 4,470 yen - Items: - Draft Beer 550 yen - Highball 550 yen - Sweet Potato Shochu with Water 440 yen - Assorted Sashimi Plate 1,100 yen - Potato Salad 440 yen - Pork Skewers 165 yen x 2 - Chicken Skewers, Beef Tongue, Chicken Heart, Chicken Gizzards, Chicken White Meat, Chicken Liver - each 132 yen - Miso-Grilled Rice Ball 198 yen - Edamame (appetizer) 200 yen - Crowd Level: About 40% full with regular customers Located about a 5-minute walk from Muroran Station, this yakitori izakaya was bustling with local customers despite having few reviews on Tabelog. While it may not be as large as the yakitori skewers in downtown Tokyo, the sweetness of the onion adds a nice touch to the skewers here. The draft beer and highball went well with the rich sauce. The potato salad had a distinct potato flavor. The side dishes were all homemade, which was a nice touch. The friendly proprietress added to the welcoming atmosphere of the izakaya.

This is Chuocho, Muroran. Today's restaurant is Yakitori Kachou-ten. I've been here multiple times, so this is more of a memo for myself. It was extremely cold that day, so we started with a hot pot. - Motsu Nabe (Tripe Hot Pot) for 600 yen: It's more like a stew with lots of ingredients rather than a traditional hot pot. Served in a small pot, it's just right for one person. Sprinkle some shichimi spice on it and it will warm you up. - Geso Nanban (Deep-fried Squid with Vinegar Sauce) for 450 yen: Crispy squid with a soy sauce-based vinegar sauce. This is the perfect snack to go with drinks, and you get a good amount for the price. - Tsukune (Chicken Meatballs) for 400 yen: Soft and curry-flavored chicken meatballs. I always end up with leftover egg yolk when eating tsukune, but here they serve it with a soft-boiled egg on the side. I like to mix the leftover yolk with the tsukune for an even creamier texture. I enjoyed my meal at the counter while watching the American election on TV. Thank you for the delicious food!

Muroran Chuocho. Today's shop is Kachou-san. It's a revisit, so please refer to the past reviews as well. They are one of the shops eligible for the "Yell" premium product vouchers issued in October. The beer at 500 yen is still good. The pork skewers at 150 yen each seem to have returned to their original size, which is great. The sauce is still my favorite around here. The chicken wings at 450 yen were crispy on the outside and juicy inside, but a bit of a hassle to eat because of the bones. The deep-fried natto at 400 yen is visually unique, with a rectangular shape and a generous amount of natto inside. The beef tripe hot pot at 600 yen was affordable and had a good amount of vegetables and tripe in a light soy sauce broth. It was a bit too much for one person though. Overall, it's a good place to enjoy a variety of dishes in addition to their delicious skewers. I finally realized it's more of an izakaya than just a yakitori place, so I'll be back to try more dishes.

This is in the center of Muroran, in Chuocho. Today's restaurant is Kachou. I have visited here multiple times. I used to think that this was the best yakitori restaurant in the Chuocho area, but recently there have been some changes. The beer is Sapporo Black Label at 500 yen, which is quite delicious. Today's special is the sweet shrimp tempura for 400 yen. The crispy fried sweet shrimp is well seasoned with salt and goes well with beer. It would be nice if they made this a regular item on the menu! The tsukune for 400 yen has a hint of curry flavor. Mixing the leftover egg yolk with potato salad is also delicious! However, the pork skewers in sauce at 150 yen each and the salted chicken hearts at 120 yen each seem to have gotten smaller recently. They were already small to begin with, but now they seem even smaller and overcooked, making them a bit tough. It's a bit disappointing, and if they continue like this, the charm of the place will diminish. I think it would be better to increase the price slightly and return to the original size. Thank you for the meal!

This is in Muroran Chuocho. This is the last in the Muroran Yakitori series. The top spot on my list is Katsunaga-san! They have been in business for quite a long time, and moved to their current location a few years ago. Just a 2-minute walk from Muroran Station, next to OYO HOTEL. There are 7 counter seats, and I didn't peek into the private room at the back as there was a party going on, but there are several rooms. There were 26 reservations while I was drinking, so the capacity seems quite large. The beer at 500 yen is Sapporo Black Label. The first pour was a bit disappointing, but from the second pour onwards, it was perfect. The server's condition was also perfect. - Pork skewer @ 150 x2 additional 2 The sauce has a soy sauce aroma, with a hint of sweetness. It's not that the soy sauce flavor is strong, but the aroma is prominent. This is important. The slightly thick sauce clings perfectly to the meat. Normally, I would go for salt or order something else, but this pork skewer sauce is so excellent that I had to order more. - Guts @ 120 x2 Crunchy. Guts are unsatisfying without this level of texture. Just the right amount of salt. The sauce here also goes perfectly with it (^_^) - Tsukune 2 pieces @ 400 Plenty of minced chicken and chopped green onions, with a fluffy texture due to the generous binder. It has a hint of curry mixed in, giving it a different flavor from just the sauce. The yolk served on the side is also delicious, especially when mixed in. The homemade mashed potatoes served alongside are thick and creamy. They are so delicious that even though they are already creamy, mixing in the leftover yolk makes them even more delicious. - Squid nanban @ 450 Slowly soaked in soy sauce, then fried to a crisp. This is delicious. The squid is delicious. The frying is excellent. I think I gained about 0.1% of life by being able to drink beer with this. The mother is in charge of the yakitori, while the son is in charge of the cooking. The mother entertains even a single customer with her lively chatter. The son gives off a quiet chef vibe. I had plans to visit a few more places that day, so I couldn't eat much, but for a yakitori place, they have quite a variety of side dishes, and I want to try them all. If there is one weakness, it's that if they run out of ingredients or the customers leave, they will close regardless of the business hours. The other day, I passed by and thought of going to Katsunaga for my second stop, but they had already closed before 8 pm (^_^;) It's safer to call ahead before going. I go here from time to time! Thank you for the meal (・∀・)

I stayed at Bayside Muroran and decided to dine at this restaurant next to the hotel. I sat at the counter seat. There were a few private rooms in the back, and the place was crowded with about three reserved groups. The ordering system was to write down the flavor (sauce, salt), dish names, and quantity on a piece of paper and hand it to the staff. Since I sat in front of the owner's grill, the owner offered to take my order for me. In the end, I was able to place my order verbally. Although I usually prefer salt, I wanted to try the sauce for the Muroran yakitori. I had the skin and pork intestines with sauce, which was a lightly sweet and watery type that I enjoyed. I also ordered the skin and green onion with salt, and the restaurant's specialty "tsukune" to finish. The tsukune was dipped in sauce, but it surprisingly paired well with the curry flavor in the base. The owner recommended trying it with raw egg yolk, but I found that it diluted the curry flavor, so I preferred not to mix it. The prices were reasonable, and being right next to the hotel was very convenient.

The restaurant in Muroran has 5-6 seats at the yakitori counter, making it easy to drop in.

This restaurant is located just a short walk from Bayside Muroran, so it's relatively easy to stop by. It's a yakitori restaurant, and you can see the kitchen through the glass from the counter seats. When I went, the tatami seats were lively, and I could tell it was a party atmosphere. I couldn't understand all the menu items, but I enjoyed some typical chicken skewers with beer. We also had edamame (¥200) as a starter, and this time we tried chicken liver and chicken skin (both salt flavor) with beer, totaling around ¥1,000 including tax (¥80 tax was added at this restaurant). If I have the chance, I would like to visit again incognito.