"Kakehashi" is located at the bottom of a staircase in a building that you might pass by without realizing it's an izakaya. I visited this place with a friend who lives in Sapporo. The interior of the restaurant looks like a casual izakaya. We opted for the 8,500 yen course with all-you-can-drink. As we sat down, we were served elaborate appetizers that didn't seem like typical izakaya fare. This was followed by two types of fresh oysters, a plate of sea urchin, and a stunning sashimi platter featuring large prawns. The highlight was the "Bishu Nabe" hot pot, where the chef poured generous amounts of Yama no Kami sake into the pot. Just when we thought we were done, they surprised us with nigiri sushi and a delicious tamago kake gohan (egg over rice). The all-you-can-drink menu included premium Hokkaido Classic beer, sake, and shochu. I initially thought about mentioning the great value for money, but the quality of the food and drinks at "Kakehashi" was top-notch. This is a fantastic restaurant that I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I made a reservation to visit a restaurant known for having the best shiitake mushrooms in Japan. Upon being seated, the waiter recommended their specialties, with a focus on shiitake mushrooms. I also learned about their other carefully selected dishes such as Tokachi beef stew, fresh corn with butter, tsubugai shellfish, hokke fish, and edamame. I decided to try them all. Although they had a wide variety of sake, I'm not a fan of sake so I passed on that. The shiitake mushrooms were delicious, and the roasted edamame cooked on a charcoal grill was also very tasty. The corn had a unique crispy texture and was very flavorful. I had another place to go afterwards, so I couldn't fully savor the meal, but I think it would have been worth it to take my time and enjoy everything because every dish was so delicious. Unfortunately, I have a bad habit of forgetting to take photos when I start drinking, so I missed capturing the dishes before eating them.

On the final night of our trip to Sapporo, my family visited this restaurant and the shiitake mushrooms and nikujaga (meat and potato stew) were amazing! Of course, the other dishes were delicious as well. The tamago kake gohan (raw egg over rice) we had at the end was also fantastic! We even ordered some dishes for delivery when we got home because it's hard to find places that serve safe and delicious food during these times. We definitely want to visit this restaurant again.

The restaurant is located on the basement floor of a building. It's a bit hard to find as the street is dark and the sign on the street isn't very noticeable. But if you look closely, you'll see a menu sign and a curtain leading down the stairs to the restaurant. Inside, the place was quite busy and we managed to get seats at the counter without a reservation. The recommended dishes were all delicious. We ordered: - Fresh oysters from Senpoushi - Herring from Ishikari - Fried potatoes with two types of potatoes - Salted roe with squid ink - Fried half chicken - Grilled dried capelin - Grilled shiitake mushrooms - Whale bacon soup - Grilled sea urchin miso rice ball All the dishes were tasty and paired well with sake, which they had a good selection of. It was a very enjoyable dining experience. Thank you for the meal. ★3.35

I visited this restaurant on a regular night. Reservations are essential, and it seems to be popular among salarymen as it was crowded. I was shocked by the strictness of the owner on my first visit. I was given instructions on what to order, the order in which to eat, and how to grill the shiitake mushrooms. Everything was scrutinized, and I even received some warnings. However, I could sense that it was all for the purpose of ensuring that customers enjoy their food. The tsundere owner's personality becomes addictive. If you're looking for a delicious izakaya, this place comes highly recommended.

It was a visit to a workplace social gathering. The group was great for finding a delicious sake place. I didn't have a say in choosing the restaurant, but that was okay and actually quite enjoyable. This time, we had a course meal of pork sukiyaki, but I somehow forgot to take a picture of the hot pot!! But don't worry, I did remember to take a photo of the fresh egg and tasty sake haha. The sashimi and oysters were excellent though. I didn't eat much else and ended up leaving some food, but the gathering was fun and I ended up drinking too much. The sake "Urasenke" was really good. Maybe that's why my memory is a bit hazy... I ended up drinking the sweet potato shochu on the rocks instead of with water... Thanks for the meal!

"Satisfy in one go" Head to the Kakehashi restaurant at Sapporo Station. This place offers a variety of fish and Japanese sake. A recommended dish is the "shiitake mushrooms" which they are particular about how it is grilled. You grill it yourself over charcoal while being taught their special grilling method. They seem to have a strong emphasis on quality, but personally, I found their service a bit pushy and off-putting. The food is delicious, but the prices are a bit on the high side considering the portion size. It's not bad, but the service and emphasis on quality bothered me. If you are like me and are bothered by such things, it might be better to skip their specialty dishes.

I returned to Sapporo and wanted to eat vegetables, so I went to my friend Shimozato's shop. Even though I don't like shiitake mushrooms, the grilled dish they serve is seriously delicious and the attention to detail is amazing. The sake was so good that it was too easy to drink and I had a great time. They source delicious products directly from producers all over the country and offer them at affordable prices. The spring celery salad was refreshing with a nice bitterness and crunch. The skate fin dish was not your typical sweet soy sauce marinated dish, it was moist and perfectly crispy with incredible umami flavor.

I was taken there by a local. We grilled asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, and more on the tabletop charcoal grill right in front of us. The owner kindly taught us how to grill them, and they were delicious. The nikujaga (meat and potato stew) and squid were also incredibly tasty. Lastly, we had a bowl of rice topped with raw egg, and the owner shared their special method for making it, making it the most delicious rice bowl I've ever had! You should definitely go and try it.

I visited this restaurant for dinner and had a great time eating and drinking. They offer a lot of seafood dishes, which were delicious. I also ordered fried asparagus and green onions, which were also very tasty. The tempura green onions were especially good when dipped in broth. The dishes really highlighted the natural flavors of the ingredients. They have a wide variety of cold sake to choose from. The staff suggested different types of sake for me to try, but I'm not much of a sake drinker so I couldn't fully enjoy that experience. Overall, it was a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. I might even come back for a solo drink next time. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

After finishing work for the day, I had a casual drink with my team at an izakaya. While Tokyo is under a state of emergency, Sapporo is operating as usual, so even if work runs late, we can still go out for drinks like before. It's nice that we can have a drink until 8 p.m. The izakaya my team brought me to was located underground and had a sign that read "Katsushoku Kakure Zakura." I wonder what that means. We were led to a private room separated by sliding doors, and the ventilation fan was spinning loudly (even though it's cold when ventilated), making it safe for four people to drink together. The waitress who brought us the hot towels explained that this restaurant deals directly with producers near Sapporo, offering fresh seafood and local specialties like oysters and Tokachi green onions. It's like a bridge between producers and consumers, I see. The explanation was long, but I'm happy to listen if it means we can enjoy fresh and delicious food. It's important for izakayas to differentiate themselves, as just being cheap and good value is not enough to attract customers in this day and age. The menu featured unfamiliar ingredients like Future Memuro beef from Tokachi, Aspara Hitsuji from Bibai, and Hokkaido Jidori chicken. The presentation was excellent, with vegetables displayed on a large tray alongside the menu, making you want to try them. With the consideration of local members, we ordered sashimi, oysters, whole grilled green onions, octopus zangi, grilled Atka mackerel, and miso hot pot. I visit Sapporo a few times a year even before Corona (lol), so I appreciate the thoughtfulness. We started with the recommended Saroma Lake oysters. Everyone agreed that they like steamed oysters that combine the raw texture and grilled flavor. A large pot was brought to us, and when we opened the lid, we found huge oysters inside. They were really big, so a large pot was necessary. A wonderful aroma filled the private room. We all enjoyed the piping hot oysters. It's impossible for them not to be delicious, but they exceeded our expectations. We all wanted to eat ten more each, but it would have been expensive, so we stopped (lol). The sashimi platter was incredibly fresh, featuring Botan shrimp, black rockfish, flounder, medium fatty tuna, and herring. We also enjoyed the octopus zangi, which my wife loves. When we visit Sapporo, we always end up eating it all (lol). Zangi is usually made with chicken, but octopus zangi has its own irresistible flavor. The whole grilled green onion resembled the Barcelona specialty Calçots, but it was noticeably sweeter and tender. Japanese green onions must have a higher sugar content. While Calçots are served with Romesco sauce, Japanese green onions are served with soy sauce. The familiar taste of Japanese green onions made it even more delicious. The local member recommended the miso hot pot, which had a sukiyaki-like flavor with a salt base. Surprisingly, it was made with Yama no Kami sake, but the flavor of the sake enhanced the hot pot. Eating hot pot on the northern land during this season is exceptional. The sake kept flowing. Some members don't drink alcohol, so we decided it was time for the grilled dish and ordered rice and side dishes. It's impossible to grill this size of dried fish at home. Even though we tried to set up a charcoal grill for grilling fish and bonito at home, it was a no-go in the apartment (lol). If we buy a house in the future, we'll definitely try to have a charcoal grill for grilling fish and bonito.

This time, I visited the "Kakehashi Kitaniijo" restaurant. It is a place where you can enjoy local ingredients from Hokkaido. They have a cozy atmosphere with traditional Japanese seating. They mainly serve seasonal seafood dishes. The prices are reasonable. The highlight of the meal was the tempura made with fresh "madachi" whitefish, which melts in your mouth in just 0.5 seconds. The meal cost around 5000 yen per person, including various dishes like tempura, simmered meat and potatoes, sashimi platter, grilled dried fish eggs, and green onions. The staff is knowledgeable about sake and can recommend a suitable one for you. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience.

This is an izakaya specializing in washoku cuisine. You can enjoy dishes made with plenty of Hokkaido's local ingredients. They offer a wide variety of sake, including some unique options. There are also many recommended sake not listed on the menu, all of which were delicious. It's a great place for both sake and food.

Sapporo at night!! Tonight's gathering was at Sapporo Kita 2-jo, at a place called "Kakehashi" where the course is 4,500 yen per person. The menu includes sesame tofu, herring with karasumi, sashimi, chicken, miso hot pot, ramen, and porridge, finishing off with persimmon sherbet. The miso hot pot is made with special eggs sourced from "Tobetsu," giving it a leftover sukiyaki flavor. The gathering passed by in a flash. Thank you for the delicious meal!!

The seafood at this izakaya is fresh and delicious, so it's definitely worth ordering! They also have a wide variety of other dishes on the menu. The restaurant is located in the basement of a building and may be a bit hard to find from the outside due to its narrow entrance. The tatami rooms are spacious and great for group gatherings, but as the organizer, you may need to guide people to the location carefully. They also have a good selection of sake. Thank you for the meal!

All of the dishes were delicious!!! Especially the sea urchin which I love the most!!! Next, the charcoal-grilled whole leek was amazing too!! I definitely want to try it again next time! There was a wide variety of alcohol options, but I was too focused on the food this time, so I want to try different drinks next time!

I was taken to this restaurant by a friend who lives in Sapporo during my business trip in October. Since then, I have been going there every time I visit Sapporo. Everything I eat there is delicious, and it's a place I want to visit seasonally. The shiitake mushrooms grilled on a charcoal brazier are really delicious, and I order them every time. And then there's the egg over rice. The characteristic of the egg with a lemon-colored yolk is that it has no raw smell, and the yolk is sweet and very tasty. The soy sauce used is "Shijimi Soy Sauce" made with clam broth from Lake Abashiri, and this soy sauce is also really delicious. It's best to follow the instructions at the restaurant to make the egg over rice. You can also buy this soy sauce and eggs as souvenirs at the restaurant. It's always crowded, so reservations are a must. I have another business trip scheduled, so I plan to visit again.

After finishing my work as a prostitute, I requested to have dinner with fish and was brought to a restaurant. The recommended dish was grilled shiitake mushrooms. The mushrooms were grilled until just right and tasted delicious. Then, the stems were split, re-grilled, and eaten completely. Dried fish roe was also grilled and served. The sashimi included herring, rockfish, and scallops, all with the deliciousness of the northern region. A half-fried chicken was cut and enjoyed for its rich flavor. The meal ended with two types of fried potatoes, sweet and fluffy, savoring the taste of Hokkaido. It was accompanied by a drink called "Kunyan," which in Sendai is known as "Reggae Punch." The reason for the different names is unclear.

Seafood dishes are of good quality here. They have a wide selection of sake as well. The prices are not too high, so this restaurant is highly recommended. Everything I tried was delicious, especially the sashimi and TKG (forgot to take a photo). I also tried the "UniQ," which was quite a unique experience. Personally, I found the torching of the sea urchin a bit intense for my taste and budget, but those who enjoy it will have a great time.

I was taken out as a Valentine's return gift and there were many types of alcohol to choose from, which made me happy. However, my excitement quickly faded when I tried the Oysters Eight Seas steamed with kelp from Hokkaido and compared them to the ones from Akkeshi. I was looking forward to it but these oysters were just terrible. They were so bad for the price. The quality was just not there. I enjoyed everything else, but the awful taste of the oysters stood out. It's just not for me.

The shop is located about a 5-minute walk from Sapporo Station, in the basement of a building on the west side of Kita-Nijo Street. The front staircase is steep and a bit narrow, so it's better to use the staircase at the back if possible. We used this place for a party and the dishes were quite generous. The specialty dish, "Meishu Nabe," made with sake, was also delicious.