I visited this restaurant during my trip to Hokkaido. The friendly owner served delicious dishes, especially the sea urchin which was exquisite. Each dish had a unique flavor that showcased its best qualities. We had a course meal and even the sushi at the end was carefully prepared and tasted amazing.

I went there for the first time. It took us 10 to 15 minutes to walk from the station. There were two of us. We were looking for a place with a sunken kotatsu. Even though there were only two of us, they provided a spacious seating area for us. We enjoyed a course meal in a calm atmosphere. Every dish was very delicious. We also enjoyed the sake.

The restaurant interior is nice, located 10 minutes by car from the city center. We ordered the chef's special course for 11,000 yen, which included a variety of dishes from appetizers to sushi. We were satisfied and full after the meal. The sushi was served on a large plate rather than one piece at a time, which would have been better.

It's 5:00 PM on March 29, in Sapporo. Hello, this is Kamen. I arrived in Sapporo on the 28th for the opening of Esucon Field. My nephew also transferred to Sapporo on the 21st of this month, so I changed my reservation from one person to two to meet up with him! I used to visit this restaurant often before the pandemic, but it's been a while since my last visit. I ordered the chef's choice sushi as the main dish. The price was kept the same, which was nice. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Returned from Tokyo to Sapporo and stayed overnight. Knowing that my friend loves sushi, I was looking for a sushi restaurant to go to. I wanted to try a more upscale restaurant rather than conveyor belt sushi, where we could enjoy delicious sushi while drinking in a relaxed atmosphere. There are many renowned and delicious restaurants in Sapporo, but I felt that it wasn't necessary to have fish traded at Tsukiji or flown in from Kyushu, given the impression of the current situation. I wanted a restaurant that mainly uses Hokkaido ingredients, has good reviews, and is easy to access from the hotel at a reasonable price. I found a hit with a place called Toshikazu. Although there was a slight discrepancy between the reviews and the actual prices, I understand that prices have increased recently. I made a reservation over the phone in advance, and informed them that my friend has allergies. When we arrived on the day, there was one other group at the counter. The conversation overheard was about horse racing, something you hear anywhere. I started with a beer, of course, not sushi right away, but with some dishes. We started with octopus. Some reviews questioned octopus, but I personally think Hokkaido octopus is delicious, so I was grateful. It was soft and tasty. Then came abalone and raw crab meat, very Hokkaido-like. They even peeled the crab for us. Nothing tastes better than peeled crab. Bamboo shoots, seaweed, firefly squid - perfect for sake. I eventually switched to sake, and my friend also started drinking lightly. The delicious food and the horse racing stories we heard earlier made the atmosphere enjoyable. Uni topped the sashimi, shrimp was firm and tasty, and the tuna melted in the mouth. The oysters were a hit, my friend who loves oysters was all smiles. Before the sushi, we had steamed egg custard. It wasn't matsutake mushrooms, but the various ingredients in the broth were gentle and comforting. I think they changed the course menu for my friend with allergies. We had eight pieces of sushi, including uni and salmon roe. As we got to this point, the other customers left, and the chef became our conversation partner. He wasn't very knowledgeable about horse racing, but he shared interesting stories about trainers and jockeys visiting in the summer. We forgot to take the last fruit dish because we were so engrossed in the conversation. The fruit had an amazing fragrance and was so sweet and delicious that I ended up ordering it online later. We ate delicious food, drank good sake, had fun conversations, and before we knew it, over two hours had passed. Wait, has it been that long already? We had a great time. Although I can't go often, this has become a restaurant I want to visit again with this person.

I made a reservation for a 10,000 yen course. The location was a bit hard to find, but I managed to get there by taxi. The restaurant is quietly nestled in a residential area. First, I had a Premium Malt beer. From appetizers to sushi, getting all this for 10,000 yen was great! The Negi and tuna Negima skewers were delicious. The sushi, some of which were enjoyed with salt, were also delicious. The firefly squid was also tasty. I would like to come back for a la carte next time. Thank you for the meal!

During the state of emergency, I had made a reservation at this restaurant under the pretext of my birthday. It was the first time that both the restaurant and the customers were observing the situation in the face of the virus. Finally, I received a polite phone call from the owner informing me that the restaurant would be temporarily closed. I was able to revisit the restaurant in September during my next visit, and the visit finally came true. The reason I chose this place was because I was looking for a good restaurant with a suitable space and chairs for dining with elderly people and a baby. I found a place that matched my senses in the area around Nishi 18-chome. You can park your car parallel in front of the restaurant. When I parked, a female staff member came out and taught me how to park. Upon entering, the restaurant had a bright and soft atmosphere. There was a sushi counter where the owner was working. Since it was early, the restaurant was empty. I was guided to a private room at the back. This day was the first time the grandfather and grandson had dined together, so I was also careful, but the wonderful thing was the service provided by the female staff member in charge of customer service. From the time of the phone reservation, I felt that the basic customer service was polite and pleasant, and the care provided for taking care of the baby, such as utensils for feeding and hand towels, was heartwarming. Furthermore, it was truly delightful as a customer to see her happy face every time she entered the room and looked at the child's expression. Enjoying the dishes with complete peace of mind. The three of us ordered the "Chef's Choice Course" for 10,000 yen. First was octopus. It was eaten with salt. It was soft and had a strong umami flavor. The salt was quite strong. Next was tachipon. It had no odor and had a slightly bitter richness. The temperature was pleasantly cool. The hairy crab miso salad was served with shredded crab meat and miso in a dish that matched the temperature. You can easily taste the taste of Hokkaido crab and miso. Next was sashimi. It included hokkigai, flounder, sweet shrimp, chutoro and akami, and kobujime. The flounder, which was rich in amino acids, had a crispy texture, and the sweet shrimp was packed with firm texture. Among them, the akami was surprisingly delicious for akami. The sweet shrimp also had a firm texture. At this point, a dashi soup was served. The lid served as a small cup, and when you returned it, you could enjoy the simple and gentle flavor of the mushroom-infused soup. The taste shifted significantly from the sea to the mountains. The next dish was honmaguro negima-yaki, grilled chutoro skewers. It had the umami flavor of high-quality meat without being too fatty. The sushi for the finale included sea urchin, salmon roe, striped jack, and turban shell. All of them were sushi made by a seasoned sushi chef, with no peculiarities and of excellent quality. I ordered anago as an additional dish. For dessert, two types of grapes with no acidity and a pear were served. The sake was Hokuto Suizo, with a refined aroma and a clear and refreshing taste. There were also relatively easy-to-drink extra spicy options available, and I ended up drinking a bit too much. I requested a designated driver for the return trip, and thanks to the support of the woman, we arrived home safely at the perfect timing, despite the difficulty in predicting the arrival time. Genuine service, satisfying taste and sake, reasonable prices, and the mystery of being a hidden gem that is not well-known.

Third time visiting. This time tried their basic course. The non-sushi dishes were honestly average. But the sushi was exceptional. The rice was incredibly soft and melted in the mouth. It had a sweet flavor that enveloped the richness of the fish.

The name of the restaurant is "Riwa" and it is said to be taken from the names of the owner's parents. The location is quite hidden, so it is recommended to check the map carefully before going. Although it did not receive any stars in the 2017 Michelin Guide, it was still featured. The restaurant used to offer courses priced at 8,000 yen and 10,000 yen, as well as a 3,000 yen course with 10 pieces of nigiri, but as its reputation grew, it transitioned to higher-end pricing, now offering courses at 10,000 yen and 15,000 yen (excluding tax). I went for a business dinner, so I couldn't take photos, but the 10,000 yen course included appetizers like mountain vegetables, boiled shrimp, grilled young corn (which was delicious), end-of-season asparagus, sashimi, and nigiri. It was a very satisfying and delicious meal.

I revisited this sushi restaurant two days later! During the second half of Golden Week, many sushi restaurants are closed, so I decided to come here. I visited in the evening this time, which was a first for me. The counter was still full, but they were able to seat me at an available spot. The private rooms in the back were also reserved, so the pace was a bit different than usual, but I still got to enjoy some sushi in between. I usually only order nigiri sushi, but I couldn't resist ordering some crab sashimi and sea urchin after seeing other customers' orders. I have a weakness for crab, bamboo shoots, and sea urchin (^^;;). I had some sake for the first time in a while that day, heard some good news, and ended up staying longer than planned. I'm not sure when I'll be back, but I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

【2017.03.31】I visited Sapporo Dome for the opening of professional baseball season! After the game, I took a taxi and rushed over (^^;; As usual, I left the sushi selection to the chef and toasted with beer! The sushi was served quickly and deliciously. I always think, if only it were a little closer to Susukino (^^;; And the price was quite reasonable! It always ends up costing less than I expected. Thank you very much! It was a great meal!

I am in Sapporo. The most anticipated place during this trip to Sapporo was "Riwa". Due to reservation constraints, it was scheduled for the late days of the trip. It was the night of the 4th day. The trigger was the photos posted by a popular reviewer on their blog. Another reviewer chose to treat the popular reviewer in Sapporo, and they selected "Riwa" as the venue. I read both the blog post that led to the selection of "Riwa" and the blog post of the actual day of the treat, and I had a strong intuition that this restaurant was amazing. The restaurant is located in a residential area, and you have to walk on a dark path for about 7-8 minutes from the nearest station. I decided to walk back to my hotel in Susukino, which took about 20 minutes. Upon entering "Riwa", I was greeted by the master and the hostess in a nice L-shaped counter setting. I also shared the story of how I came to know about this restaurant. This kind of atmosphere is important. It sets the tone of the restaurant differently from those with a strict atmosphere. I had reserved the course meal and sushi set. The dishes that appeared one after another in front of me were made with rare Hokkaido delicacies and ingredients. The presentation and serving style showed a lot of thought in the various dishes. I thoroughly enjoyed them. The restaurant is relatively new and located in a place without any shopping streets, so its popularity is still growing. If more reviewers like me who were impressed keep introducing it, "Riwa" will soon become a must-visit place in Sapporo. It has the qualifications and skills for that. Here are the dishes I had that day. I wanted to save this for my 5100th review, which is 35 days away, but I was more eager to introduce it to everyone. It is on par with the 5100th restaurant. Dish 1: Mozuku seaweed and mountain wasabi with deep and rich flavors. Dish 2: Hair crab, it was just too delicious. The sweetness and richness of the hair crab with plenty of miso was exactly what I wanted. Dish 3: Assorted sashimi, a luxurious version. Chu-toro, toro, botan shrimp, hirame, engawa, and the shirako were all exceptional. The colors were vibrant, and the flavors were exquisite. Dish 4: Shirako, surprisingly delicious with no fishy taste. Dish 5: Dobinmushi with plenty of matsutake mushrooms and a delicious broth. Dish 6: Grilled tuna skewers, the mountain wasabi added a great touch. Dish 7: Simmered abalone, the umami and richness oozed out. This was followed by sushi. Dish 1: Fresh shishamo fish marinated in vinegar, refreshing with a rich taste. Dish 2: Chu-toro, the king of sushi. Dish 3: Scallop, thick and delicious with no doubt. Dish 4: Tarako with mountain wasabi, incredibly delicious. Dish 5: Anago made with Hokkaido conger eel, fragrant and tasty. Dish 6: Grilled saury, so delicious and fatty. Dish 7: Ikura, lucky to have it near the end of the season. Dish 8: Bafun uni, a generous portion. Dish 9: Kohada, a blue fish to finish off. I could have eaten more, but I stopped to come back again. I want to return here, and soon. Ah, winter is coming. I hate the cold (laughs). Dessert: Gâteau au Chocolat, tofu ice cream. Thank you for the meal. Even if it becomes a difficult-to-reserve restaurant, don't forget to queue up! (laughs)

I finally visited a sushi restaurant located in a quiet residential area that I had been curious about. As soon as I entered, I was greeted by the cheerful voice of the head chef saying "welcome" and was seated at the counter. A female staff member quickly brought me a hot towel and a knee blanket for women, and took my drink order. I was surprised by the thoughtfulness of the knee blanket! I left the meal selection to the chef. The dishes were served at the perfect timing according to my eating pace. I enjoyed fresh sashimi, seasonal dishes like bamboo shoots, chawanmushi, hairy crab, sushi, and negima soup, among others. My family who came with me also left with full bellies! We were all very satisfied with the taste and portion, and are already talking about coming back again. I look forward to visiting again soon.

[2016.09.23] After watching the night game, I visited this restaurant by taxi again! It's my second night in a row visiting this place! Since it's my first stop today and I only had one beer at Sapporo Dome, I went all out today! I tried all the different types of sushi they had, and the crab sushi was delicious! Thank you for the meal! [2016.09.22] I wanted to eat more sushi, so I took a taxi to the same restaurant! This is my third sushi place tonight (^^;;). I went for the chef's choice again! I also tried the matsutake mushroom sushi this time. We had a great time chatting and laughing. Thank you for the meal! [2016.06.10] Tonight was my third night in a row watching the night game! The game ended with a dramatic walk-off home run for the Fighters! I hopped into a taxi from the stadium and visited this restaurant run by Mr. Kiyokazu! It turns out today is the birthday of one of the staff members, M-chan. What a coincidence (￣▽￣)! I drank too much because beer was on sale for 300 yen instead of the usual 650 yen at the dome. But I started with a draft beer and then went for the chef's choice sushi. The sushi was consistently good as always. I focused on the sushi after just one beer. Satisfied! Thank you for the meal! [2015.01.11] I heard that the head chef of Saifujii had opened his own restaurant, so after having a meal at Saifujii, I decided to go to the chef's new place! The head chef of Saifujii kindly made a reservation for me from the restaurant (^_^;). I took a taxi for about 10 minutes (the taxi fare to and from Susukino was 990 yen) and the restaurant was located in a residential area, a bit hard to find. The restaurant was spacious and beautiful! There were many orchids for celebration inside! There were also two toilets, which was convenient. The name of the restaurant was created by taking one character each from two people who had helped the chef! Very typical of Chef Tsukahara (^o^). I ordered a beer and chef's choice sushi! We chatted while I tried a Fukushima sake that was said to taste different when the wind blows, and a mandarin orange sake that tasted almost like orange juice (laughs). Chef Tsukahara was still his modest self (^o^). The taste of the sushi was a bit different, but let's go with this unique approach in the future! The total bill was a little over 13,000 yen! I added a little extra as a token of appreciation... I was sent off in the snow by the taxi, and I am grateful for the amazing hospitality. I look forward to your future success! It was great to reunite with the nostalgic M-chan and have a fun time! Thank you for the meal!

This is a hidden gem located in a residential area near Kitasei Gakuen Girls' Junior and Senior High School! Since I spent Christmas Eve at my father-in-law's house nearby, I decided to visit this place for Christmas. We ordered the 12,000 yen course. The main dishes included rape blossom sushi, crab roe sashimi, assorted crab meat, crab leg skewers, squid ink kelp, oyster soup, and an assortment of nigiri sushi including tuna, saury, cured mackerel, cod roe, scallop, abalone, salmon roe, and sea urchin. All the dishes were delicious, especially the crab roe sashimi which was a unique delicacy! The crab leg skewers and squid ink kelp were also outstanding. Despite wondering if the generous main dishes would leave room for nigiri sushi, they were also tasty. The friendly owner engaged in conversation with us, although my son, who may be going through puberty, maintained an expressionless face throughout, which was a bit awkward. However, he managed to say "Thank you for the meal. It was delicious." at the end, which surprised everyone. It seems like my son is becoming more mature, so I would like to bring him back to Kazu-san's restaurant again soon. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I had heard about this restaurant where the owner had trained and then opened their own place, and I had been curious to visit. I finally had the chance to go there recently. As soon as I walked in, I could feel the luxurious atmosphere of the place, which was a good sign. The staff were polite and efficient, which left a positive impression on me. I opted for a course menu priced around 12,000 yen, which included Uni appetizer, Asparagus tofu hot pot, Sushi, Sashimi, Bamboo shoots, Junsa, Beer, and Sake. I also tried a few other dishes, but I'll focus on the ones that left a strong impression. The sashimi was outstanding, with a great texture that paired well with the alcohol. The Uni appetizer was also a standout, being the ultimate snack to go with drinks. The bamboo shoots dish was cooked to perfection and the sauce complemented it beautifully. The sushi was on the smaller side, but the Anago (conger eel) was my favorite, standing out among the rest. I was a bit tipsy by this point, but I distinctly remember how delicious the Anago was. Overall, the food quality was top-notch, and the attention to detail in terms of atmosphere and tableware was impressive. The service and ambiance were both at a high level, which is not always easy to find in restaurants. Considering the price of the course menu, which was around 12,000 yen, I felt satisfied with the experience. The variety of drinks was also commendable. I left with a desire to visit again, hopefully before the end of the year.