In a personal ranking of Sapporo kushikatsu restaurants, the East's top yokozuna is Kushikatsu Senri, and the West's top yokozuna is here. When my daughter was in elementary school, we would occasionally visit this place for dinner after her music class. I remember her looking around the restaurant with great interest, surrounded by salarymen. Oh, I don't see the head chef. I heard he retired about a month ago, but he's doing well, which is great. I remember the first time we visited, the head chef made a mistake with the frying, so he kindly offered it to us to eat. I liked his serious expression as he focused on making kushikatsu and his gentle smile when we said, "Thank you, it was delicious!" We usually ordered the kushikatsu set meal, but today we started with the Plum Course of 8 skewers, and toasted with beer and ginger ale. We chose ponzu, sauce, and shrimp salt. Starting with the shrimp and shiso roll with salt was delicious with the crispy texture and shiso aroma. The squid was tender and the beer went down smoothly. The pork fillet, shiitake mushroom, and lotus root with curry flavor were followed by the highlight, the jumbo shrimp! I've been waiting for this! The legs and head were crispy, the meat was firm and delicious. We then switched to the Sakura Course of 12 skewers and the Service Course of 15 skewers. The white fish fry was delicious on the hot plate, and I was surprised by the tasty tofu. The meal ended with the meat-wrapped asparagus, which was sweet and delicious. It's almost asparagus season, so I have to come back again! Finally, we had a complimentary bite-sized ochazuke and finished our meal! It was delicious, maybe even too delicious! Thank you for the meal! My daughter also finished all 15 skewers, and I'm happy to see her growing up. Lunch is currently on hold, but they are considering reopening. When they do, I have to come for lunch too.

I visited a restaurant for dinner that I had been curious about. When I looked inside, there was space at the counter so I decided to go in. I ordered a "Kirin Ichiban Shibori" beer and the "Service Course (15 skewers)". I was excited to see what would come out. Octopus, shrimp wrapped in shiso leaves, lotus root, shrimp with cheese, jumbo shrimp, white fish, tsukune (chicken meatballs), broccoli, tofu, pork wrapped in shiso leaves, scallop, okra with cheese, and green asparagus were served. Everything was freshly made and incredibly delicious. I also ordered another "Kirin Ichiban Shibori" beer, along with squid, pumpkin, and garlic. The course came with ochazuke (rice with tea poured over it) as well. Personally, I could do without it, but the food was so good that I would like to come back again. Thank you for the meal!

Hello everyone! After getting my hair done at the salon near the station, I decided to skip going to Susukino because of the heavy snow. It's smarter to eat around here and head home early. Let's go to "Kushiage Kurabu" in the basement of Asti 45 Building. I was seated at the counter as I prefer dining alone. I ordered the service course for 2,400 yen which includes about 15 skewers. I started with a beer and had ponzu sauce, sauce, and salt on my table. The cabbage appetizer was crispy and delicious. The freshly fried skewers kept coming to the counter. The chef explained each skewer as he placed it, but I was too focused on remembering the types of skewers. I chose based on my instincts. I had skewers like shrimp with shiso, octopus, shiitake mushroom, pork fillet, tsukune, shrimp with cheese, lotus root with curry, white fish, pork with shiso, large shrimp, rice cake, broccoli, taro, okra with cheese, asparagus wrapped in meat. The shrimp was particularly delicious, and the cheese-filled skewer was also great. The lotus root had a curry-flavored minced meat topping which was a surprising touch. The taro was sticky and tasty, and the asparagus was soft all the way through. The professional touch in frying the skewers made a difference. The only downside was that the service was a bit too fast, probably because they weren't busy. The finale of tea pickles and tea-soaked rice was a nice touch, perfect for cleansing the palate after all the oily skewers. I enjoyed two beers and the total came to 3,650 yen. Thank you for the meal!

I visited this restaurant with a coworker after work for a light drink. We ordered the service course and beer, and were served with a starter of fresh cabbage with sauce and ponzu. The beer was delicious, and we enjoyed some deep-fried skewers, especially the prawn with salt. The staff recommended different sauces and seasonings, but in the midst of our conversation, it was hard to remember them all. The crispy prawns were particularly tasty, and we also enjoyed the white fish tartare and asparagus. The meal ended with a comforting ochazuke. Overall, the food was delicious, and I definitely plan to come back again. I forgot to ask if they offer lunch service, though.

It was a long time since my last visit, and it was a great opportunity to catch up. I love kushikatsu! This time, I forgot how many skewers we ordered, but it seems like we went for a course menu. While I used to prefer meat skewers like beef and pork, I have recently grown fond of white fish skewers! I also enjoy vegetable skewers, especially lotus root! The restaurant had transparent acrylic sheets for infection prevention, which was reassuring. It's located in a slightly quiet dining district, but it has maintained its comforting atmosphere over the years. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal! (^o^)

Sometimes, I felt like having some kushikatsu, so I casually walked into this place. I sat at the counter. You can order individual skewers, but they also offer course menus. I decided to go with the "Sakura Course" which includes 12 skewers. It comes with high-priced items like jumbo shrimp and asparagus. The first two skewers arrived after about 10 minutes. You can enjoy them with ponzu, sauce, or salt. I can't remember all the details, but the jumbo shrimp, asparagus, white fish, scallop, octopus, broccoli, and tofu were particularly delicious. The shrimp legs were crispy and flavorful. After about 35 minutes, I felt like I needed more, so I switched to the service course (16 skewers) and added 4 more skewers. All in all, it was a good deal at around 2,000 yen. Thank you for the meal.

A little before 6:00 PM, I finished work at JR Sapporo Station. As usual, when I got off the JR train, I felt a bit like I was returning from a trip. So, I decided to have a solo drink. I ordered the Ume Course (8 skewers for 1,200 yen) and a beer to enjoy lightly before heading home. I headed towards the Asti 45 building basement. I used to visit this place with my younger daughter on Wednesday nights after her music class. She was always intrigued by the salarymen at the restaurant. She still tells me that she wants to go back to that skewer restaurant sometimes. It's nice that it became a good memory for her. When I arrived near the restaurant, I was relieved to see the lights on. I entered through the curtain and took a seat at the counter where two other customers were already seated. I ordered the Ume Course with 8 skewers and a draft beer. The cabbage appetizer arrived quickly, followed by the draft beer. I stuffed the cabbage into my mouth and took a sip of the ice-cold beer. Ah, delicious! I wondered if I work just to savor this moment. First up was the shrimp and shiso leaf skewer with salt. The staff recommended a way to eat it with a mix of Ume salt and Himalayan rock salt. Crunchy, juicy, and delicious! The beer went down smoothly, making me happy. Next came the white fish and pork cutlet skewers, perfectly timed. I enjoyed the hot skewers while refreshing my palate with cabbage and washing it down with cold beer. It was a routine of happiness. The highlight, a large shrimp skewer, arrived as the 7th skewer. The crispy legs and whiskers, crunchy head, and juicy meat were a delight with the mixed salt. It was the best! In no time, the 8th skewer, "This will be the last one for the course," was announced. I couldn't resist and ended up changing to the Sakura Course (12 skewers for 1,800 yen) with an additional order of Asahi Super Dry bottled beer. Towards the end of the Sakura Course, another star appeared - a deep-fried asparagus skewer. It was fresh, sweet, and delicious! Truly amazing! Once again, I couldn't resist and changed to the Service Course (15 skewers for 1,980 yen). I couldn't stop myself. I ended up eating all 15 skewers, enjoying the hot and delicious food. As a bonus for ordering 10 skewers or more, I had a small bite of pickled tea over rice as the finale. At 3,290 yen, it was more than worth it, even exceeding the value of Nitori. I highly recommend the skills of the head chef. As I left, I thanked the head chef, saying, "I thought I would just have a quick bite and leave, but the food was so delicious that I ended up eating it all." The head chef, who had been serious about frying, instantly smiled, and I left the restaurant feeling satisfied. Ah, it was delicious! Thank you so much! I will definitely come back!

I used the lunch special at a corner of a building basement in the afternoon on a weekday. The set meal includes 6 pieces of deep-fried skewers for 1000 yen, along with salad, miso soup, rice, and separate servings of mustard and sauce. The batter was fried firmly with a coarse texture. It's rare to have broccoli skewers included in a set meal.

Visited a place I hadn't been to in a while, Asti 45 Chitanda, where many shops seemed to have disappeared. Survived among the remaining ones! When I came before the pandemic, the place was full and I couldn't get in. Now, it's not crowded at all. Sat at the end of the counter and had a glass of beer (Asahi Super Dry) for 480 yen. It really hit the spot. They served cabbage as a complimentary dish, and although there was no receipt, I think it was free. I ordered the "Ume" set of 8 skewers for 1,200 yen, which included shrimp with shiso, scallops, fresh shiitake mushrooms, pork and leek, lotus root, shrimp with cheese, white fish, and large shrimp. They fried two skewers at a time in front of me, explaining the seasonings used. The ingredients were light and crispy, different from the usual skewers I have had. It was really delicious. I also had a second round of drinks with a Shima Mikan sour for 430 yen. The owner is from Kagoshima Amami, and the drink is made from Amami oranges. For those who want to drink a lot, there is a skewer course with all-you-can-drink option. Thank you for the meal.

Today's lunch was "happiness-inducing kushikatsu" and it made me feel "happy" (laughs). I was "completely satisfied" today too! @ Kushikatsu Club (Asty 45 B1) I've mentioned it many times, but this restaurant always has no "cutting corners." This is true "professionalism." That's why it's "highly recommended!" Tax included 1,000 yen (free rice refill + miso soup + pickles + salad)

It's my favorite shop that I visit occasionally at night. I hadn't been there for a while due to the pandemic, but I visited for lunch while checking out the New Year's sales. Just like at night, you can enjoy plenty of delicious deep-fried skewers here. Please note that lunch is only available on weekdays, so they are closed on weekends and holidays. I arrived at 12:15 today... Usually, it's a crowded time with office workers and I can't find a seat, but surprisingly I could easily find a seat today... It's like a lie compared to the usual time when it starts to calm down around 13:30. Truly the influence of the pandemic... Today I chose the "pork loin cutlet set meal" and the "skewer cutlet set meal". The pork loin had a good balance of fat and meat with 5 skewers. The skewer cutlet set included white fish, broccoli, pumpkin, chicken, fillet, and loin skewers. If you have any dislikes, you can request a change. They bring the freshly fried skewers so be sure to let it cool down well if you have a sensitive tongue. The taste is excellent as always! It's a luxury to have skewers for lunch. I was already full at lunchtime. The lunch set for 1000 yen is a bit pricey, but if you want to eat a hearty meal, please give it a try.

The frying was a bit on the hard side, but it was crispy and satisfying. The place I had been curious about, Kushiage Club, did not disappoint. The towel provided by Suzuran Shoji was very convenient. The meal started with salad, pickles, and sauces, followed by miso soup and rice placed on a shelf for each person to serve themselves. Then, the fried skewers arrived all at once. The crunchy batter and juicy meat inside were delicious, although the sauce didn't quite match well. I found that the skewers tasted best with salt, shichimi pepper, plum salt, or rock salt and black pepper. The skewers were delicious on their own, especially with salt. Occasionally having skewers for lunch is a great treat. They pair well with beer or sake, but the rice was so tasty that I wanted seconds. The miso soup was also delicious, making it an overall high-quality meal. I look forward to coming back for lunch at this place.

"Congratulations" The popular restaurant known for its delicious kushikatsu, which had stopped serving lunch a few years ago due to the owner's health issues, has resumed lunch service starting in June (which I just found out today). I used to visit this restaurant for lunch more than 20 times a year. When I found out about the lunch service reopening, I knew I had to go back (laughs). This place is on a completely different level compared to other cheap kushikatsu places. It is incredibly delicious! Although it may be a bit pricey at 1000 yen for office workers, it is without a doubt the number one kushikatsu lunch spot in Sapporo. I guarantee it as a professional. Please give it a try. And starting today, I will be a regular customer at this restaurant again!

Sapporo Station area. I went there after feeling nostalgic from reading a review by Mairebi-san ^_^ It's a traditional tempura skewer restaurant in Sapporo that has been around for a long time, right? I want to go again next time, so I ordered the light plum course for 1,200 yen (excluding tax) with a highball. First, the appetizer came with cabbage and chilled tofu with miso paste, as usual. Then came the highball. It was incredibly delicious! I'm not sure if it was the whiskey, temperature, ice, or my mood, but it tasted really good (*ﾟ▽ﾟ*) I rarely find highballs so tasty, so I want to revisit just to have another one ^_^ Now, onto the tempura skewers! Each skewer is explained in detail on how to eat it, but honestly, I forget as I eat. Please use your imagination based on the shape! But the taste is hot, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and stands out from other tempura skewer restaurants that forbid double dipping. It's nice to have reasonably priced and delicious tempura skewers once in a while! The highball was really delicious though‼️ Thank you for the meal ^_^

Second visit. Small but the taste is undeniable. The omakase course of 15 skewers for 1980 yen is a great deal. I was looking for a good skewer restaurant near Sapporo Station and found this place. It has become one of my favorites. You can tell they fry each skewer carefully, bringing out the deliciousness of each ingredient. I don't dislike cheap skewer restaurants, but eating here is more relaxing and enjoyable. It's not intimidating at all, it's just a comfortable place to be. Good atmosphere is just as important as good food when it comes to dining.

We had a girls' night out at a small and cozy deep-fried skewer restaurant in Asutti in January 2019. The atmosphere was nice and the skewers were better value in sets than individually. The skewer contents were chef's choice, but they were willing to make substitutions for any ingredients we didn't like. Two of us ordered the "Service Course (15 skewers)" for 2,138 yen, while the other person and I ordered the "Sakura Course (12 skewers)" for 1,944 yen each. Skewers and beer go hand in hand, right? Despite having had a few drinking sessions recently, we decided to indulge again. The Sakura Course included shrimp with shiso, octopus, pork, shiitake cheese, okra cheese, white fish, lotus root, pork with shiso, broccoli, large shrimp, and asparagus. There was one more type, but I can't remember it... Each skewer was brought to us freshly fried, crispy and delicious. I think my favorite was the okra cheese, which was gooey and tasty. The fact that we could choose from four types of salt, ponzu, and sauces was also a nice touch. After the beer, we had a mandarin sour. I wasn't sure if I could eat all 12 skewers, but they were small and served rhythmically, so I managed easily. Plus, there were some creative skewers included in the course, so we were very satisfied. My friend found the 12 skewers to be not enough, so she upgraded to the 15 skewer course. For courses with 10 skewers or more, you get a small portion of tea pickles, which were dyed a pickle-like color. They didn't taste like dashi, so they were more like hot water pickles! The bill came out to around 2,800 yen. We were able to leisurely plan our trip while enjoying our meal. Thank you for the feast!

The price is reasonable and you can eat a lot! Thank you for the delicious meal!

In the scorching heat exceeding 35℃ for consecutive days, I had the opportunity to dine at a nearby hotel for an event. They offered a set lunch for 1,000 yen, and I must say the chef's frying skills were impressive and the meal was delicious. However, I was disappointed that the set did not include large prawns. I thought it would be great if they offered an option to add large prawns separately next time. Thank you for the meal.

When my daughter was attending a certain music school, we would sometimes stop by this restaurant on our way home. I ordered the deep-fried skewers set meal for 1,380 yen along with a beer. The crispy deep-fried jumbo shrimp with plum salt was incredibly delicious. My daughter isn't a big fan of shrimp, so she would say "Dad, you can have the shrimp" and exchange it for her favorite sushi toppings. She was very intrigued by the atmosphere of the restaurant, which felt like a sanctuary for salarymen, and started requesting to go back again. It reminded me of when I was in junior high school and my dad took me to a smoky yakitori restaurant in the neighborhood, exposing me to the adult world, which made me very happy. It was very convenient that they served set meals for both lunch and dinner. We will definitely be visiting again.