Thank you for your hard work! I had a business trip to Asahikawa, so I would like to share my experience. I visited a new restaurant for the first time and felt nervous. The appetizer was three large shrimp. They were so big! The staff mentioned that you can also eat them grilled, but I prefer them raw, and they were delicious! I decided to be bold and ordered a variety of dishes. I tried the Soya Flounder, a local specialty called Shinko-yaki, shrimp sashimi, and deer Genghis Khan. Everything was incredibly delicious. The Soya Flounder was a DIY grilling style, with a gentle aroma and flavor. The Shinko-yaki was half fluffy and covered in a sweet sauce. The shrimp sashimi was unbelievably large, unlike anything you can find in Tokyo. The deer Genghis Khan had the expected hint of gamey flavor and was delicious. If you want to experience Hokkaido cuisine in one go, the area around Asahikawa Station might be the best choice. It was amazing! The staff were very friendly and engaging. They even struck up a conversation with me, making my solo dining experience enjoyable. I promised to come back the next day and did so. The staff welcomed me warmly, and the appetizer was scallops. The DIY grilling style made dining alone fun. The chef's specialty sashimi was incredibly generous, with large shrimp and thick slices. It was a sight to behold! Apparently, this restaurant is known for its seafood, with the owner's dedication to sourcing only the best and freshest ingredients. They prioritize freshness, even during times when there are fewer customers due to COVID, by shipping excess stock nationwide to ensure the seafood doesn't go to waste. Despite some concerns about hygiene mentioned in reviews, I believe that as a fishmonger, they pay close attention to hygiene. Maybe the old building gives off that impression. After checking their Instagram, I found out that they care deeply about the quality of their seafood. I've become friends with the staff, and I definitely want to visit this place again when I return to Asahikawa. It was truly a wonderful experience with delicious food. I'm so glad I found this favorite restaurant!

I went to a seafood all-you-can-eat course and everything was delicious. The seafood was large and fresh, and for 2500 yen, I think you can only eat that level here! What's more, smokers can also smoke on the spot, which was great! When you go, be sure to try the seafood course. You will definitely not regret it!

It seems like a fresh fish store is being run, and the seafood is very fresh! They offer all-you-can-eat oysters. The scallops served as an appetizer were really delicious. There are so many tasty dishes! They offer a discount on drinks if you order a certain amount. The fact that the appetizer was scallops is impressive!

In conclusion, there were many disappointments and unfortunately, there will be no return visit. Originally, we were planning to go to a different restaurant, but it was fully booked and unavailable for reservations. We had to search for another restaurant on the same street and ended up at this seafood restaurant. The all-you-can-eat seafood grill sounded appealing at first. However, upon entering, the hygiene was questionable, especially in the restroom and the adjacent handwashing area. The menu mentioned all-you-can-eat scallops, but after ordering, we were told they were out of scallops. It would have been better if they had informed us beforehand. The oysters were small and difficult to shuck, with only one tong provided. The set menu was too much for us to finish, and the overall bill for the all-you-can-eat seafood grill, drinks, and additional dishes was overpriced. We felt deceived by the retro atmosphere of the street. The only saving grace was the reasonably tasty dishes like the red zangi, despite the breading falling off easily. After reading other reviews on Tabelog, we realized our experience was not unique. We will not be returning, and we hope the restaurant pays more attention to customer needs and feedback. It seemed odd that despite having a decent number of seats on the first and second floors, the restaurant was being run by just two people. Perhaps the lack of manpower contributed to the issues we encountered.

Strolling along a street where there is a well-established ramen shop called Hachiya. It's been a while since I last visited. I've been to the standing soba shop at the entrance occasionally, but it's been quite a while since I walked around here. I knew about the seafood izakaya called SNS. They have an all-you-can-eat oyster deal, which I love. I was happy to visit this place as I had been wanting to try it. The menu has various options, with the top 3 being all-you-can-eat seafood grill in first place, oyster Jenga in second place (stack as many as you can in 20 seconds), and 1 pound steak in third place. In addition to these, there seem to be many other types of dishes available. The best part is the all-you-can-eat option. It always sounds good no matter how old you are. Oyster all-you-can-eat, seafood all-you-can-eat, and even crab. It must be so exciting for people coming from outside the area. Later, I realized that perhaps it might be better not to go for the all-you-can-eat option with just two middle-aged men haha. First to arrive were the raw oysters, which can also be eaten raw. I later tried them raw and they were really delicious. I guess I just love raw oysters the most. Next, scallops. These are also fresh, so maybe they can be eaten raw too. And then octopus. It's huge! What am I supposed to do with this? There's no way I can finish it all. I was served shishamo, clams, shrimp, and hokke. All of these were part of the all-you-can-eat deal. Oh no, I don't need all-you-can-eat haha. This is more than enough. The answer is, I just got a little extra scallops and oysters haha. I grilled the scallops and oysters. Be careful as the shells fly off when they're grilled. If they hit you, it can be quite hot and painful, so watch out. However, the process of grilling them is starting to feel troublesome for me as an older man. The scallops were delicious. I wish there was butter to go with them. Wait, was that silver container butter that I mistook for mayonnaise? The shrimp were also grilled perfectly. Once they turned red on the outside, they were ready to eat. Next, you have to peel the shrimp yourself. Delicious! But quite troublesome. I'm starting to find it bothersome to put in effort at izakayas. I need someone to peel and grill for me haha. I grilled the octopus. It turned out well. It was delicious but a bit tiring to chew. I cut it into small pieces but it was still too big. Octopus is best when thinly sliced due to its chewiness. I grilled hokke last. It was grilled nicely and tasted great with its fatty texture. However, one piece of hokke with a little sip of sake seems satisfying enough. The shishamo came wrapped in silver paper. It was delicious without any fishy taste. I also had enoki mushrooms and wasabi leaves. The all-you-can-eat system requires each person to order separate dishes worth over 1000 yen, so I started with enoki mushrooms and wasabi leaves. Delicious! There's quite a lot in there. If there was vinegared rice, I'd be completely satisfied. Butter corn. I've had this after a long time and it's still a hit. It's so tasty with butter, soy sauce, and corn all mixed together. Uni sushi. Uni on top of meat that's then seared with a burner. The meat was rare and the uni added a subtle flavor. It's a great combination. Grilled rice ball. This one is quite large. For women, eating this might make you quite full. It comes with a sweet soy sauce glaze and a sheet of nori on top. I'm used to grilled rice balls being served as is, but here, it comes with nori, which is nice. It's also sprinkled with sesame seeds. So, with that, I think I've had my fill of seafood all-you-can-eat. It was a great experience!

I used to see it on a certain Facebook page community from time to time. Every time I saw the photos, I would think "Wow, that looks delicious!" Especially since they often posted pictures of my favorite food, oysters. Now that restrictions are being lifted, I thought I should go check it out. The place is called "Hige Hokkaido Izakaya Yoidokoro" located at 7-5-7 Jonishi, Asahikawa City. They are open from 12:30 pm to midnight, with no fixed holidays. No parking available, but they offer takeout. The restaurant is located in Flare 2 building. I had made a reservation and arrived at 4 pm. The second floor is spacious, although the staircase is quite steep. The staff, mostly female, were moving up and down the stairs at lightning speed. Despite some negative comments online about cleanliness, I didn't notice any issues during my visit. One of the main attractions I saw on Facebook was the oysters. They offer all-you-can-eat oysters, which caught my attention. The appetizer was scallops, which was a nice touch. You can grill your own oysters and other seafood items like large shrimp and scallops. The oysters were fresh and delicious, and they also offered a special oyster soy sauce that complemented the seafood well. I also tried the chef's special sashimi platter, which had a good variety of seafood. The salmon tartare bowl and the seared salmon with mayonnaise bowl were both tasty and satisfying. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety of dishes. I went in with the intention of just enjoying some oysters early for dinner, but ended up discovering some unexpectedly delicious rice bowls. I particularly enjoyed the seared salmon with mayonnaise bowl and would definitely consider trying the all-you-can-eat oysters on my next visit.

5.7 Strolling through the small alleys and hopping between bars. It's a lonely alley where snow falls, probably due to the influence of the coronavirus. The second place we went to, we decided to eat some stomach-friendly sashimi before heading home. As we were wandering the alleys, a beautiful lady suddenly came out of a shop and said, "Alcohol is 100 yen per drink! We serve Hokkaido cuisine, so the fish here is fresh!" Let's go here then. When we sat down, we found out that there was a rule where each person had to order 1,000 yen worth of food in addition to alcohol and appetizers. We were looking for a casual place, so we felt a bit deceived, but since the alcohol was only 100 yen, it was okay! We ordered a highball and a lemon sour from the specialty bar. The two of us, already full, stared at the menu. Then, without ordering, two fresh scallops were brought out for us to grill as an appetizer. Seriously? But they were fresh and delicious. We ended up ordering grilled oysters, grilled fish under ice, and two types of sashimi to meet the 1,000 yen limit per person. The oysters were small but fresh. The grilled fish under ice was thick and delicious. The sashimi was soy and mackerel, both of which were tasty. The lemon sour from the specialty bar was not too sweet and had a sophisticated taste that we enjoyed. Even after drinking four, it only cost 400 yen. We managed to stay within the spending limit and the bill was clear. It was a good restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

Almost my first visit to Asahikawa. I was wandering around as a typical tourist when a cute pink drag queen approached me and invited me into the restaurant on the second floor. I was the only woman among the customers. "The all-you-can-drink option requires a minimum order of 1,000 yen per person, excluding all-you-can-eat or set menus," I was informed. Well, I thought, and casually placed my order and started drinking. The place was crowded, the drinks were slow to arrive, the octopus appetizer was delicious, and the salted hormone was tasty too. There was sand around the seating area, and the cushions were quite old-fashioned. The restroom was right at the bottom of the stairs, a unisex single room with a Japanese-style toilet and a raised seat for those needing assistance. Before the last order, I asked for the bill to be checked in case I had underpaid, but there was no response before it was too late. It turned out I had indeed underpaid, and the shortfall was listed as "Food" on the bill. The lack of cleanliness, service, and timely delivery can all be attributed to a shortage of staff, but if that's the restaurant's concept, then I apologize!

I visited this izakaya in Flirty, which recently started serving lunch. The energetic signage outside caught my attention and I was lured in by the lively voice inviting customers inside. I ordered the "beard bowl," which was the most impactful item on the menu. Despite the promise of being served in 10 seconds, the dish arrived incredibly quickly. The bowl was filled with a variety of ingredients like salmon, egg, octopus, and other unidentified items all mixed together. The portion of rice was quite large, almost equivalent to two rice bowls, and it was served hot instead of vinegared rice which would have been more suitable with the seafood toppings. Despite the lack of flavor variation towards the end, I managed to finish the meal and left feeling satisfied. For the price, it's hard to find another place that can fill you up so much, so I recommend checking it out if you're interested. Thank you for the meal!

Asahikawa Flareit. Surprisingly, not many people come here to drink (^^)/ The seating is a small raised area. I wanted to drink, so I forced myself to go on a business trip (・∀・) I finished work early, so I joined the pre-drinks☆ They have a special set! 2 drinks + 2 food items☆ Beer is also okay (・∀・) The food is generous!!! The tamagoyaki is a whole pack of eggs!! It's huge (・∀・) Even if two people eat it, it's like consuming 5 servings of eggs per person (ﾟдﾟ) Other than that, we had some light sashimi. We only had about an hour, but the grilled pork belly we ordered didn't come (゜-゜) I actually wanted to cancel because it was getting too much,,, They kindly brought another drink and changed it☆ They are kind (゜-゜) But you know, there were some bugs flying around, so we couldn't stay for too long. But you can drink at a good deal (・∀・)

Here you can start drinking from 14:00 every day! On this day, I wanted to have a quick drink before meeting up with friends at 19:00, so I made a reservation online and headed to the restaurant. However, when I arrived, I realized that the tables and cushions were not set up yet. I ordered the Senbero Set, which is available from 14:00 to 18:00, consisting of 2 drinks and 2 food items for 1000 yen. The beer was cold and refreshing. We ordered enagawa sashimi and grilled pork belly. The portions were surprisingly large for a Senbero set. Unfortunately, some menu items were sold out, but the food eventually arrived after some reminders. Overall, the experience was a bit disorganized, but the staff did their best to accommodate our requests.

Elementary school classmates gathered for a small party. Three people from Sapporo and Obihiro, and eight people in total. The venue was a corner of "Flare." The building was quite impressive, probably around 60-70 years old without any renovations. The party was on the second floor, accessed by a steep and narrow staircase that reminded me of Inuyama Castle. The party room on the second floor felt like a beach house, as you can see in the picture. Each person had their drink for a toast, with a 2-hour course including drinks for 3500 yen. The menu included seafood salad, assorted sashimi, hime-dara, oysters, tsubu, Jingisukan, salt hormone, edamame, pickles, zangi, and mentaiko rice. Despite the old appearance of the place, the young and cute waitresses were efficient in serving the drinks and dishes. The sashimi was fresh and thick, and the seafood salad with a light dressing was delicious. The men were more active during the party, especially in cooking items like hime-dara, tsubu, oysters, salt hormone, Jingisukan on the stove. The zangi was crispy and tasty, and the mentaiko rice was flavorful. Before we knew it, almost three hours had passed. The atmosphere was unexpectedly comfortable and enjoyable.

I was curious about Asan-san's evaluation, so I took a quick peek. First of all, the cushion on the raised tatami floor felt like digging up a thin cushion buried in a sandbox at the park after a month. It was very rough and made me feel sticky. The memories of beach houses flashed before my eyes. The beer was okay, but it had a slightly fishy smell. The appetizer was fresh scallops that you had to grill yourself. I had some thoughts about it, but since there were no other customers, I quickly moved on to another restaurant. There was something I had to do urgently... yes, to cleanse my palate. The beard...? I didn't really understand, but it was a no-go for me.

"Akita" Hokkaido Izakaya "Sake Place" It was about a month ago when I visited this place for a year-end party. Located in Furarito, there is a restaurant called "Akita." We were seated in the second floor tatami room. We had a course menu which included all-you-can-drink for two hours and all-you-can-eat oysters, totaling 8 dishes for 3,490 yen (excluding tax). To be honest, the drinks took a while to arrive (probably because it was very crowded). The restroom was always occupied (again, due to the crowd). Everyone's shoes were piled up in a mess (because it was crowded), and there were sand and pebbles on the tatami floor. The taste of oysters and seafood was not bad. The staff must have felt sorry, as the 2-hour all-you-can-drink turned into about 3 hours (well, since the drinks were taking so long to arrive, it was expected). It reminded me of the old days when beach houses in Enoshima were like this. It might be better to think of it as a beach house rather than an izakaya. Female customers might find it tough here. If you feel like eating a lot of oysters, it's cheap and might be worth coming back again. Overall, it was an interesting experience."

A very disappointing restaurant in many ways. It's been a while since I wanted to leave in the middle of a meal. The sashimi was sloppily arranged, so you can probably understand. I'm done.

This is an izakaya located in the heart of the bustling district of Asahikawa City. The location is convenient and the all-you-can-eat oysters were delicious, with a nice freshness and plump texture. I ordered beer to drink, and the variety of alcohol options was perfect. I definitely want to continue using this place in the future.

I went to a cheap izakaya called Sanroku in Asahikawa City, located on a side street called Flare. It was a weekend where there were major events and conferences in the city, so I couldn't get a reservation anywhere else. The izakaya had a good deal on all-you-can-drink with unlimited time, perfect for an old man like me. However, I remembered a sketchy building with cheap menus on the side of Flare, which I had noticed before. Despite the risks, I decided to give it a try. After some back and forth, I ended up at the izakaya and ordered the all-you-can-drink deal. The beer was not the best quality, but it was drinkable. The system required ordering at least two dishes per person, so I ordered a sashimi platter. The place was crowded, and the smoke from the neighboring yakiniku and oyster grilling made the visibility inside very poor. Despite the slow service and various complaints, I managed to enjoy my time there. The staff were doing their best, but they were understaffed. I also witnessed the struggle of other customers grilling oysters and enjoying the all-you-can-eat deal. In the end, I paid the bill and left, feeling satisfied with the experience.

I dropped in during lunchtime. Inside, the staff, who seemed a bit rough, made me a little nervous at first (lol), but when I talked to them, they had lovely smiles and a kind atmosphere (*^^*). Since I was short on time, I ordered the lunch "hige-don." Just as the sign at the entrance said, it was served in 10 seconds (lol). It was like a seafood bowl, with the sashimi finely chopped and also including cucumber, and it was delicious~ The atmosphere of the restaurant is very charming! It might not be considered clean in a conventional sense, but it has a lot of character, with a unique izakaya-like vibe. Opinions may vary, but I quite like it!