Draft beer, stir-fried meat and bean sprouts, and potato fries. Today's first stop bar is Ebisu Shoten Kita 24-jo store. Cheers! I'm drinking alone. It's a casual izakaya so both drinks and dishes are cheap. And importantly, they have outlets for charging phones. The main dish is kushikatsu, but I ordered a side dish and stayed a bit longer.

On this day, it was the day to go to the hospital for my mom's lymphedema, and I was looking forward to it from the morning (lol). It's right next to the hospital. A place where you can drink during the day!! It's heaven (lol). I kept prolonging my conversation with the doctor, but it was still far from the opening time. I killed time at a clothing store called Lucky nearby (lol). My impatient mom, as usual, wanted to go early. We managed to kill time at the pet shop next to the store. The place quickly filled up with customers. But there is also a second floor. We ordered my mom's salmon bowl and eggplant nanban. Then, after some hesitation, I chose the seafood yukke bowl, tempura skewers with mini tomatoes, eggplant, wait, what was the last one? My head is fried from the heat. The bowl dishes were much bigger than in the photos. Surprisingly big. But since we both ordered dishes other than bowls, we ate in silence. I know the tempura skewers are delicious. The eggplant nanban was a bit tough on the skin. The bowl dishes are always delicious, but I ended up leaving some. However, my mom finished everything. Amazing. She seemed to really like the food at this place and was smiling happily. It's good (*^_^*). Thank you for the meal.

This time, I had the "Kushikatsu Teishoku: 780 yen (excluding tax)" which comes with 6 skewers (shrimp, onion, lotus root, etc.) freshly fried to a crisp and delicious. It's a reliable lunch option with rice and miso soup refill included. Other menu items that caught my eye are: - Chicken Nanban Teishoku: 780 yen (excluding tax) - Tonkatsu Teishoku: 780 yen (excluding tax) - Beef Steak Teishoku: 980 yen (excluding tax) I have already tried and finished: - Ebisu Gomoku: 750 yen (excluding tax) - Kushikatsu Teishoku: 780 yen (excluding tax)

I was in the mood for pizza and pasta, so I decided to have a hearty dinner at a certain izakaya near Kita 24-jo station, but it was closed. Feeling disappointed, I ended up at this place for a casual drink. I have used this place for lunch before, but I think it was my first time drinking here. - Vinegared motsu (offal), shimesaba (pickled mackerel), assorted tempura skewers (5 pieces) - Kunyan (a type of sake) - Assorted tempura skewers: cheese (3 types), octopus, asparagus - Jako tempura (small dried fish), crab-flavored cream croquette tempura The tempura skewers were fried in clean oil, crispy and not greasy, so I could eat a lot without feeling heavy. It was very delicious. I also made up for the lack of cheese from missing out on pizza (lol). The atmosphere and customer service at the restaurant were great, and I really appreciate the comfortable space even when drinking alone. Thank you for the meal!

The menu includes the Ebi Gozen for 750 yen (excluding tax), which features crispy tempura (shrimp, squid, pumpkin, asparagus) and sashimi (tuna, salmon, octopus). It also comes with cucumber, kinpira gobou, rice, and miso soup that you can refill. The BGM in the restaurant is nostalgic, creating a pleasant lunch experience. Smoking is allowed, which may be a downside for non-smokers. Other menu items that caught my eye are Chicken Nanban Set Meal for 780 yen, Kushiage Set Meal for 780 yen, Tonkatsu Set Meal for 780 yen, and Beef Steak Set Meal for 980 yen.

Located right next to the intersection of Kita 24-jo Street and Kita-dori Avenue. There is no parking lot, but there are cheap coin parking lots nearby. If you don't drink alcohol, it's cost-effective! Despite the high cost of living, the prices for kushiage seem reasonable. However, side dishes are a bit pricey or small in portion. The alcohol is cheap, making it a very convenient place for a casual drink. They offer a boat-shaped sashimi platter called Daikoku Mori, which used to be 500 yen before the pandemic, so the current price of 790 yen is still considered cheap. Overall, the food is delicious.

On my way back from Endo Suisan, I had some time to spare so I decided to wait at Ebisu Shouten. I ordered an Ebisu Highball and a cheese platter with three different types of cheese to try. The Ebisu Highball was pretty good quality, not too strong. The fried Camembert cheese was delicious. What I really liked about Ebisu Shouten is that you can smoke at your own table. Tired, alcohol, cigarettes (IQOS), and rock 'n' roll... What a day! Finally heading home now! Have a nice day!

In the lunch menu, there were some amazing off-menu items listed separately, and I might have tried them if I were in my 30s. Before coming to Ebisu Shoten Kitajujo, I couldn't find the place I was looking for, and I was unsure where the parking lot was, so I ended up walking here in a bit of a panic. I chose the Ebisu set and it arrived fairly quickly. I started with the miso soup with beaten egg, which was delicious and not overcooked. If I had more room in my stomach, I would have liked to have another serving. The freshly fried tempura was crispy and tasty. The batter and the dipping sauce with grated daikon and ginger complemented each other perfectly. The sashimi was decently presented, but the salmon was the safest choice among the three types. The wasabi presentation was a bit disappointing, but I used it anyway. The tuna and octopus did not meet my personal standards, so the tempura was the clear winner over the sashimi. The quality of the refillable rice was not great, but it was edible. The portion of rice was on the larger side even without getting a refill. I felt that the air inside the restaurant was a bit stuffy. It's good that smoking is allowed in the lunch menu, but I would prefer if the ventilation were better and if possible, they could consider separating smoking areas.

I went to this restaurant because I had lunch late and I can eat my favorite amount here. My routine is to have the first drink "Jumbo Highball" for 290 yen, especially after fitness. This time, I forgot the price, but the octopus sashimi and live whelk sashimi were surprisingly crunchy and delicious. The steamed clams had a large amount, the tonpei-yaki was fluffy, and the tempura skewers were delicious as expected from a specialty store. Due to the Corona pandemic, the sauce is poured on top instead of dipping. This restaurant does not charge a cover fee, so it is very affordable. I often get takeout from here and it's a convenient restaurant in the neighborhood. Thank you for the meal.

On this day, I stopped by "Ebimusuya" near Kita 24-jo Station after leaving the hospital. The lunch set "Ebisu Gohan" was quite affordable at 680 yen + tax, including sashimi and tempura. It also came with rice, miso soup, small side dishes, and pickles. I was happy to see that one of the side dishes was simmered vegetables. The taste was average, but considering the price, it was more than enough. I also ordered a take-out "Assorted Kushiage" for 550 yen, as I needed to spend 1300 yen at once through Sapporo's crowdfunding. It was surprising that the kushiage was directly placed in a paper bag instead of a plastic container. It's bold, but I didn't mind. There are various affordable lunch options available, so I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal. ☆ [Sapporo City's Crowdfunding] By supporting a designated restaurant with a 1000 yen contribution, the city subsidizes it to 1300 yen, which is pre-paid to the restaurant. Within a specified period, you can use the 1300 yen meal voucher at the restaurant. In the first and second phases, the full 1300 yen had to be spent at once, and no change was given.

I visited the restaurant for lunch on my day off. I wanted to order the simmered flounder set meal, but unfortunately they were out of it. Instead, I decided to try the grilled mackerel set meal, which I think was a replacement option. I was pleasantly surprised by the dish. The mackerel had clean and tender flesh that easily fell apart when I touched it with chopsticks. There were fewer bones than I expected, and the flesh was juicy with just the right amount of fat. I had imagined it would be dry, but it turned out to be delicious. I would definitely want to eat it again.

I need to kill some time. Oh, I remember Article 24... Let's go! It's a bit late, so the seats are quite full. I found a spot at the counter and started solo drinking to pass the time. I started with a classic beer and ordered edamame and french fries as snacks. The french fries were a bit junky, but that's what I was aiming for. The place kept getting more crowded, but the counter seats are convenient, right? Oh, let's go to that other place! The beer mug is still cute as always. I enjoyed my solo drinking while munching on edamame. It's tough that it's a smoking area, but oh well. I ordered a second beer while waiting for the french fries to arrive. I enjoyed my beer with the junky fries, and that's it for today. It's really nice to be able to use the place like this. I'll probably come back again. That's how I feel.

I was drinking in Susukino, but somehow ended up walking all the way to Kita 24-jo station σ(^_^;) I feel like having a little more food and drinks. I've spent a lot already, so I'm looking for a cheap place. Found it! Ebisu Shoten^_^ Please give me a highball for 290 yen(=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ I ordered beef, cheese, quail eggs, sausages, and pork on a piece of paper^_^ Soon enough, the highball and skewers arrived. The total for the skewers was 520 yen^_^ 810 yen^_^ Quite a thrifty drinking session~ haha I must be a celebrity, so I should be going to a fancier place, right? haha Anyway, I just have to eat^_^ The beef is tough! Tough! Tough! Today's beef is full of tough tendons~(^_^*) Processed cheese Hmm, the saltiness of the cheese is nice^_^ Quail eggs This is delicious! It's soft and well-cooked^_^ Sausages Just your average sausage. Nothing particularly special. Pork It's set 20 yen cheaper than the beef, but this one is tender and tasty. Spent 30 minutes here at this price. Satisfied! Now, time to head home❗️Thank you for the meal^_^

On this day, amidst a snowstorm, I decided to walk a bit longer to the restaurant I had in mind, thinking it would be empty due to the weather. But to my surprise, it was completely booked for a private event. Disappointed, I started heading towards the station when I noticed a brightly lit flashy restaurant along the way. I thought, let's just have a quick drink here and head back early - it was Emisuke Shoten. I knew it was located on 24th Street, but I hadn't been in that area much before. The 1st floor had a counter with 10 seats, 4 tables for 2 people, and 2 tables for 4 people. There seemed to be a 2nd floor as well. At 7:30 PM, there were already 12 customers inside and 4 more arrived after me, despite the blizzard. The interior was adorned with menus and explanations about the kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) all over, giving it a flashy vibe. It reminded me of Osaka. There was no cover charge or table charge, which was nice for a quick drink. I ordered a draft beer for 290 yen, served in a mug, which was a good deal. It was Asahi Super Dry, but the aftertaste had a bit of bitterness, maybe they need to clean the tap lines more often. While looking at the menu, the staff explained that if you register on LINE, you get a free skewer! They were very clear in their explanation, which I appreciated. I decided to go for the kushikatsu assortment for 550 yen, which included beef, pork, fish, shrimp, and eggplant. It was a good deal as the total for individual skewers would have been 670 yen. The beef and shrimp were a bit overcooked and tough, but the pork, fish, and eggplant were just right. I'm from Kansai, where people usually prefer beef, but when it comes to kushikatsu, I lean towards pork. I also tried the scallop skewer for 200 yen (free with LINE registration), which was small but deliciously chewy. I ordered the tonpeiyaki (pork and egg pancake) for 390 yen, which was larger than expected and had a simple yet tasty topping of sauce and mayonnaise. It's a dish I usually order at okonomiyaki or kushikatsu restaurants. The pickled cabbage for 190 yen was a type of lightly pickled cabbage with finely shredded kombu seaweed and plenty of ginger. It was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was a good accompaniment for drinks. I decided to add more skewers since they were good: pork for 100 yen, shiitake mushroom for 100 yen, onion for 100 yen, squid for 120 yen (a bit overcooked and tough), asparagus for 150 yen (sliced into three thin pieces which were a bit wide and hard to eat). After three drinks, the total bill came to around 2500 yen. The food was decent, but the highlight of this place is definitely the cost performance. Usually, when I go to this type of izakaya, I end up spending over 3000 yen, but here it was less. It's a good option for when you just want to have a few drinks at an affordable price. I noticed that older customers who came in later ordered rice and sashimi without drinks, using it more like a set meal. With no cover charge, this place offers that kind of flexibility as well. Since they have many branches, I plan to try out other locations as well.

I've been really into kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) lately, especially in February 2018. The batter is light and crispy, and the oil is well-drained so you can eat as much as you want. The sauce is smooth and there are various types of kushikatsu to enjoy. It's a great snack, affordable, and delicious! Thank you for the meal!

This is Wu-ta's third stop for drinks, at 24-Jo. I had always been curious about Ebisu Shoten, a place you can see around town. I love kushikatsu, so I was interested in trying it out. I ordered the assorted kushikatsu which included beef, pork, shrimp, smelt fish, and shiitake mushroom. I can't remember the price, but it was definitely a better deal than ordering them individually. They all had a nice B-grade feel to them and paired well with beer. The beef tendon stew and tonpei-yaki were perfect as drinking snacks! The strong flavors were so satisfying. Even though I still felt like having more beer, I visited during the Beaujolais Nouveau release period, so I decided to try a tasting set of three different Beaujolais wines. I chose the newly released Beaujolais on 11/15, as well as a domestic white and rosé. This year's Beaujolais is really easy to drink! I also ordered a three-cheese kushikatsu assortment to go with the Beaujolais. It included processed cheese, mozzarella, and caciocavallo. Personally, I found the processed cheese to be the most satisfying and delicious. To finish off, I ordered a fried snowflake daifuku. It was a bit too mushy, but overall, this place is cheap and perfect for enjoying B-grade gourmet food to the fullest.

I went to Ebisushoten to eat kushikatsu for the first time, after enjoying seafood at 24-jo with a friend who loves cafes. We sat at the table and checked the menu to decide what to order for kushikatsu. We ordered the ala carte set first, followed by kushikatsu with pickled ginger which is a must-have. We also added beef tendon stew and tonpei-yaki for some variety. The ala carte set included beef, pork, shrimp, smelt, and shiitake mushrooms, all perfectly fried and easy to eat. The pickled ginger was refreshing despite being a large piece. The tonpei-yaki combined the sweetness of pork belly with fluffy eggs and a sweet and savory sauce. The beef tendon stew was well-cooked, with tender beef tendon that was delicious. Additionally, we added a three-cheese kushikatsu and a snow-viewing daifuku for dessert. To drink, we also ordered a chilled ginger shochu highball, fitting for Osaka. The three-cheese kushikatsu featured processed cheese, mozzarella, and caciocavallo on skewers, allowing us to enjoy the richness of the processed cheese and the texture of caciocavallo. The chilled ginger shochu highball had a refreshing ginger flavor with the nostalgic sweetness of water candy. The snow-viewing daifuku had a lightly fried coating to prevent the ice cream inside from melting, with a slightly sweet taste. It was my first time at the restaurant, but I would love to try other kushikatsu options in the future. Thank you for the meal.

The light bulbs at the storefront illuminate the night street, creating a lively atmosphere with almost full seating inside. I was seated at the counter and handed a menu that featured a variety of dishes, with tempura being the main highlight. Each skewer of tempura cost 100 yen, and I wrote down the quantity on an order sheet that also listed other menu items. Along with the tempura, I was served a sauce for dipping and cabbage, with salt and soy sauce available on the table. The tempura was fried to a crispy perfection and was delicious. The potato salad, ankimo (monkfish liver), and tonpei-yaki were also equally tasty. I briefly entertained the idea of continuing to eat until I encountered something that wasn't delicious, but I was too full to continue (laughs). If this restaurant were in my neighborhood, it would surely become one of my favorite spots. I enjoyed the meal, thank you.

Quick and affordable for just one hour. Even without all-you-can-drink, it's a good deal. The kushikatsu is great. The hormone and vegetable stir-fry is recommended for its generous portion.

It is a store located at the intersection of 24th Street and Kitao-dori. I have always been curious about it. The menu is the same as other Ebisumaru shops, so it is reliable. The staff are polite and attentive, which is wonderful. The dishes, whether grilled or fried, all have flavors that go well with alcohol. I think it's a place where you can enjoy drinking alone or in a group. The menu is also extensive, so it's one of the places I want to visit again. Thank you for the meal.