I visited a nostalgic shop with a Showa-era L-shaped counter for the first time and it was great. The owner is a nice guy! The female customers also seemed satisfied. It was a fun time! It's nice that you can order whatever you like, whether you're alone or with a group, at this solo hot pot restaurant. Most things taste good when you make them curry-flavored, but they really exceeded my expectations here! This place is great, I'll definitely be coming back.

Sapporo, Susukino. Today's restaurant is "Motsunabe Shirokuro". This is a revisit. If you want to see the menu and such, check out the previous review. I can only go to Susukino once a month lately. This month, I decided to stop by here because it's their 3rd anniversary. The counter-only restaurant was full. It's Friday after all. The beer has switched to bottled due to the decrease in customers because of the coronavirus. It's better than drinking bad draft beer. The appetizer was egg and menma. It seems to be shared with the ramen shop, haha. Today, I had the soy sauce motsunabe. Since this place is a motsunabe restaurant for one person, it's nice to be able to eat hot pot alone. I ordered everything including the spicy motsunabe. I tried the soy sauce one before, but the tonkotsu-based motsunabe is delicious. It has a rich flavor with a hint of seafood and each soup has its own special touch. The beef motsu is chewy and with the weather getting cooler, it's a good time for hot pot. I don't usually eat it, but since it's the anniversary, I tried the finishing ramen. The yellow curly noodles are cooked firm to prevent overcooking. Of course, since they also have a ramen shop, the finishing dish is delicious too. I tried various pickled sake lined up at the counter. I asked which one is the most recommended, and they suggested kiwi sake with soda. It's refreshing and the sweetness is just right, it goes well after the rich hot pot. It's the hot pot season now, so I think it's quite valuable to have a place where you can enjoy hot pot alone! Congratulations on the 3rd anniversary, Yoshii! Keep up the good work with the restaurant♪ Thank you for the meal!

Hokkaido has declared a state of emergency due to an unknown situation, and I am feeling exhausted. Despite the request for refraining from going out during the period of self-restraint requested by the Hokkaido governor, I legally (?) visited the familiar restaurant Shirokuro with some old friends. Last time, we had miso motsunabe. This time, I wanted to challenge myself with spiciness, so I ordered the spicy miso motsunabe with a level of 3 out of 10. The owner of the restaurant is a fan of spicy food, so a level 3 out of 10 was quite spicy. However, as the motsunabe cooked over time, the sharpness of the spiciness mellowed into a rounded heat. This time, I tried the special soy sauce motsunabe with a level of 5 out of 10. According to the owner, if you can handle a level 5 at this restaurant, you can handle most spicy dishes at other places. After cooking the motsunabe for 10 minutes and letting it sit for 2 minutes, I received the go-ahead from the owner. The level 5 was definitely redder than the level 3 from last time and spicier. The initial sensation was intense on the mouth and throat, making it hard to avoid coughing in these times. However, the broth from the motsu gradually eased the spiciness, similar to the level 3 motsunabe. In the end, the remaining red soup was delicious to drink. To finish, I had ochazuke. We toasted with sake, the Asahikawa, Hokkaido "Otokoyama" Tachibana Asa-dzukuri Junmai Ginjo Nama. Even though I'm not a fan of alcohol, I could appreciate its fresh and refreshing taste. It seemed to pair well with the horumon nabe. Next time, I want to try a higher level of spiciness, maybe aiming for a level 7 and eventually a level 10. There is also a Taiwanese super spicy hot pot that goes beyond level 30 with various levels of spiciness. That might be too much for me. Self-restraint is important, but let's follow the rules and go out to enjoy delicious food. Thank you for the meal.

The start of winter. It's really cold in Hokkaido because it's the start of winter. I feel like eating something warm~ So my partner and I headed to "Shirokuro" in Susukino. It's a restaurant that serves delicious wagyu offal hot pot, which even my partner who is not good with offal enjoys. We made a reservation and went there. My partner ordered the salt offal hot pot, which is light but has a deep umami flavor. I ordered the miso offal hot pot and decided to challenge the spiciness, so I ordered the spicy miso offal hot pot. Just to be safe, I consulted the owner about the level of spiciness. There are 10 levels of spiciness, and he recommended level 2, but I went with level 3. For drinks, I, who can't drink much, confidently ordered awamori on the rocks. My partner had beer. We started with the appetizer, dried radish and soft-boiled egg. I don't know much about alcohol, but I poured down the awamori. While waiting for the hot pot to cook, we added some gyoza. Normally it's a set of 3, but they kindly allowed us to order 4 pieces individually. We each had 2 pieces, so sorry for the trouble. The gyoza was juicy and delicious. The spicy miso hot pot. It's the 3rd level out of 10, and it was indeed spicy. However, the stimulating spiciness is only at the beginning, and as the hot pot cooks, the spiciness becomes milder. It's interesting. Lately, I've been eating spicy food, and my partner has been asking me if I'm okay with that. But my partner seemed curious about my spicy miso hot pot, so I let them try a bit. It's delicious. So, the spicy miso offal hot pot, which even my partner who doesn't like spiciness enjoyed, received high praise. For the finale, the restaurant usually serves ramen, but they kindly prepared rice for a demanding customer (me?) and made it into okayu. It's good to have ramen, but rice is nice too. My partner's spoon ended up in my hot pot... Well, it's delicious. A hot pot restaurant where you can enjoy offal hot pot stress-free until the end, the spicy miso offal hot pot was delicious. Next time, I'll try level 5 spiciness. No, maybe level 6 (laughs). It warmed me up. Thank you for the meal.

Recently, I've been writing a lot of articles for work, so I took a break from writing in my private time for about two weeks. I received many inquiries about my well-being from the community around Sapporo and on Tabelog, so I apologize for any concern. I am doing well. During a weekday of Obon holiday, I finally got the chance to visit Shirokuro, a restaurant in Susukino that I had missed out on before. The owner was kind enough to introduce me, and I was able to secure a seat. This time, there were three of us visiting, with one person arriving late, so the other two of us went ahead to the restaurant. The restaurant has a counter with 8 seats, and when we arrived around 9 pm, there were only two other customers. The specialty of this place is the motsu nabe (tripe hot pot) for one person. There are three flavors available, plus a spicy option, as well as other choices like chicken hot pot, extremely spicy hot pot, and lamb shabu-shabu. They also serve Genghis Khan (grilled lamb) during the summer. As it was my first time, we decided to order a variety of motsu nabe dishes to compare. I started with a classic beer priced at 600 yen. - Otoshi (seating charge) @450 yen: Dried daikon radish and half-boiled egg. The dried daikon radish had a sweet and rich flavor, while the marinated egg was flavorful and delicious. Both were great as appetizers. - Domestic Wagyu Motsu Nabe with Special Miso @1380 yen: I ordered this dish, which included ingredients like leeks, Chinese cabbage, tripe, tofu, bean sprouts, and sliced garlic. The miso-flavored minced meat added to the soup was delicious. The base of the soup was the ultimate tonkotsu (pork bone) white soup from Ramen Shirokuro, blended with several types of miso. The soup had a rich flavor, and the tripe was tender and chewy. My companions ordered different flavors - one with salt and the other with soy sauce. The salt flavor had a light and refreshing taste, while the soy sauce flavor was rich and dark. I tried all three flavors and found that I liked the miso flavor the best. I regretted not ordering the ramen to finish the meal, but we decided to save it for next time. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I look forward to returning to try the ramen next time. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Welcome. ---------- August 2019 ----------Starting with a flavored egg, when cracked, it reveals a creamy and rich yolk. A flavorful salt-based hot pot that I want to eat regardless of the season. Once the soup boils, simmer on low heat or keep warm over a gentle flame. The base broth is delicious, even though it's just salt. The chewy and non-overpowering flavor of the beef intestines seeped into the vegetables. Finishing with a little bit of noodles. The umami and sweetness seeped into the noodles entwined with the soup is also delicious.

It's hot, so my partner and I decided to have black and white motsunabe (offal hot pot). The restaurant was crowded, so we made a reservation at this solo motsunabe place. My partner isn't a fan of motsu (offal) and horumon (organ meat), but I convinced them to give it a try. We started with a toast with beer, as it's too hot for even my partner to opt for lemon sour over beer. I had miso motsunabe, while my partner had salt. The owner helped us set up the hot pot and checked the cooking progress. The air conditioning made the gas stove a bit tricky to manage, so we left it to the owner. The hot pot was delicious, with my miso broth enhanced for a richer flavor. My partner's salt hot pot was surprisingly flavorful and light. We shared our hot pots and added noodles as a finishing touch. My partner, who claimed to be full, ended up enjoying the noodles too. They concluded that motsunabe is tasty and healthy. We received frozen towels at the end, a nice touch that made us happy. Overall, we left satisfied and would definitely revisit this restaurant. Enjoying a meal is all about having a good time. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Welcome.---------- July 2019 ----------When you come here, they always serve Martini, but today they have Veuve as well (= ´∀´)ﾉ凵゛To start off, I recommend the homemade "ramen shop style flavored egg" and "dried daikon radish". Both are made with a gentle flavor. The crispy and juicy homemade shiso gyoza has a refreshing taste without needing any sauce. The original sauce here has a light acidity and a mellow sweetness that sets it apart from other places. Meat, here it comes! Gotta grill it, gotta grill it!! o(｀ω´ )o I was surprised to see that they have a small pot for the summer limited edition raw lamb jingisukan for one person. "Shoulder" is the easiest and most enjoyable to eat. The shoulder has a lot of lean meat, allowing you to enjoy the flavor of lamb. "Shoulder loin" has a good balance of lean and fatty meat, and is softer than the shoulder. The salted offal pot here is served in a small pot for one person. The chewy offal has a refined sweetness, and when combined with the richness and flavor of the salted broth, it transforms into a rich taste. The richness of the broth enhances the sweetness of the vegetables, creating an irresistible flavor. And to finish, for those who just want to eat rice normally, even though they don't usually have rice available here...w Even in the summer, when it's hot, you'll want to eat this hot pot and broth, along with the master's personality. Enjoy!

Hidden gem restaurant☆ Motsunabe Shirakuro-san, run by a ramen shop, specializes in single-serving motsunabe. It's easy to go alone or with a few friends, and you can enjoy your favorite flavors. I ordered the limited edition from April to August - raw lamb shoulder with vegetables, and domestic beef motsunabe with spicy miso at level 3 spiciness. The raw lamb jingisukan arrived within a few minutes, served in a cute single-serving pot. The meat was tender and delicious, the homemade sauce was tasty, and the optional original curry spice was also delicious. The veggies included bean sprouts, potatoes, leeks, and cabbage. I also wanted to try the jingisukan ramen as a finale, but next time I'll try the spicy miso motsunabe. It's also served in a single-serving pot with raw motsu, and after simmering for 10 minutes, the staff gives the signal that the pot is ready. The ingredients in the pot include motsu, cabbage, bean sprouts, Chinese chives, tofu, and garlic. You can add more veggies from the additional menu if needed. The motsu was chewy and the combination with the spicy miso soup was delicious. The soup is made from a double broth of pork bone and chicken bones, with a light and easy-to-eat flavor. I'm not a fan of spicy food, but level 3 spiciness was just right for me. Finally, I enjoyed the jingisukan ramen with spicy miso soup. The noodles were firm and matched perfectly with the soup. It was a delightful meal. Thank you!

I heard that my favorite motsunabe restaurant started serving Genghis Khan, so I couldn't resist coming to try it out. I arrived around 9pm to avoid the usual crowdedness, and luckily managed to get a seat even though half of the restaurant was already full. The menu had been updated quite a bit since my last visit, and I ended up ordering the raw lamb Genghis Khan (shoulder). Just like with motsunabe, it was served in small individual Genghis Khan pots, with three different sauces to try - sweet sauce, salt, and a traditional sauce. Personally, I liked the sweet sauce the best. The finely chopped onions added a nice touch, and it looked like it would be delicious over rice too. The lamb had no gamey taste and was delicious. For the finale, we poured pork bone white soup over the remaining Genghis Khan pot and added noodles - a unique and tasty way to enjoy it. I will definitely be back soon. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Hot pot dishes are a must-have on cold days. Gathering around a hot pot with friends is the style of enjoying hot pot dishes. As someone who travels frequently, I often find myself dining alone, whether it's solo BBQ or solo at a family restaurant, it doesn't bother me. That's why I was curious about this restaurant, "Motsu Nabe Shirokuro." I had the chance to share a table with the owner of Shirokuro at a reception at another restaurant before. So, with that connection in mind, I decided to pay a visit. After a business meeting for an upcoming training seminar that ended around 9 pm, where we were served bento boxes but I finished mine early, my slightly hungry stomach started growling. I knew I wouldn't last until I got back to Otaru (that would be a disaster), so I decided to have a meal in Sapporo before heading back. The candidate restaurant was Shirokuro in Susukino, known for serving solo hot pot meals. I arrived at the restaurant around 9:30 pm. It was located in a hidden alley at Minami 6-jo Nishi 3-chome, making it a real hideaway spot. While it's often praised as a cool hidden gem if the food is delicious, I remember the experience of being left stranded by a bad restaurant. Motsu Nabe Shirokuro offers hot pots with miso, salt, and soy sauce options. I decided on the miso hot pot since I usually prefer miso over the others. I don't usually drink alcohol, but being a first-time visitor, I ordered a highball. While waiting for the hot pot to cook, I enjoyed a seasoned egg and salad. I noticed they had a gas stove specifically for solo diners. The gas canister was protruding from the stove's housing. The hot pot was filled with miso soup, and ingredients like hormone, cabbage, tofu, leeks, and green onions were added. Finally, the pot was put on the heat, and after what felt like a long wait, I was finally given the go-ahead to start eating. The meat had no unpleasant odor, and the tender texture of the ingredients enhanced the flavor of the soup. One advantage of solo hot pot dining is being able to finish the meal before the flavors get too strong. It's fun to gather around a big pot with friends, but dealing with someone who acts like they're in charge of the pot can be frustrating, so dining solo has its perks. I thoroughly enjoyed the hot pot. After finishing the hot pot, I ordered the finishing touch - ramen. I added extra soup and curly yellow noodles to the pot. The noodles were cooked just right, slightly firm. I finished the ramen along with the soup. It would be great if they had a motsu miso ramen on the menu as well. Rice is essential for hot pot meals. I would have loved to have some ochazuke. I'm curious about the soy sauce and salt soup hot pots too. I would love to visit again next time. It seems like it's a good idea to make a reservation in advance. As the meal ended, I learned that they had sold out of motsu for the day. It's a popular spot. After closing, I had a pleasant time chatting with a cute pair of ladies at the neighboring table and the cool owner, as well as an elderly gentleman with his grandchild. It felt like we were all enjoying the hot pot together. It was almost time for the last train, so I had to head back (the JR train had a power outage on the way back). I wish I could have stayed a bit longer (even though I can't drink). Thank you for the meal.

Welcome. Celebrating a belated anniversary, so popping open some Moet ( = ´∀´)ﾉ Starting off with a Chashu Wagyu motsunabe with "chicken meatballs" topping. These chicken meatballs are so delicious! The fresh ginger adds a nice touch to the soft and chewy texture of the motsu, complemented by the savory and mellow ramen soup base that sets it apart from other hotpot places. It's like a "salt ramen without noodles, with motsu and chicken meatballs topping" kind of experience. And of course, finishing with both "noodles" and "rice". Even though it's not on the menu, they'll prepare it for you. The finale is a hearty dish of egg-topped ojiya made from leftover ramen soup, giving a satisfying and filling end to the meal.

It's been a while since we saw Mr. Shirokuro~ We all raised our glasses and enjoyed delicious food together. Cheers! I forgot to take a picture, thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since my last visit. The restaurant was about to close, so this time I only had a drink. I even received a complimentary drink. After closing, the staff and I went to a cat cafe together. (=^ェ^=)

It's a summary post - I tried all the flavors but forgot to take pictures... My favorite is the salt flavor. Thank you, it was delicious! (＾人＾)

It was a pleasant experience. I was introduced to this place by a senior colleague I am grateful to. While there are many famous motsunabe (tripe hot pot) restaurants in Sapporo, this one has a completely different atmosphere. The highlight is that each person gets their own pot of hot motsunabe right in front of them, along with a cold beer. I usually can only eat a few bites of greasy motsunabe, but here it was no problem! The flavor was light and I ended up drinking a lot of the soup, which surprised the staff (laughs). The service had a very homey feel, and even for a first-timer, there were no issues at all. One thing I must mention is that the perfect way to end the meal is with noodles.

I had a great time eating motsunabe while chatting with the handsome pioneer owner and beautiful female manager. The motsunabe was amazing and I was completely satisfied! It was a happy struggle to resist drinking the soup until the end when I had the ramen. ( ´ー`)

Around 5000 yen for two people.

Sapporo Subway Susukino Station is a 4-minute walk away. The restaurant is located in a weathered dining and drinking complex on the first floor down a pedestrian-only alleyway just around the corner from the famous ramen shop Keyaki. Despite its appearance, the interior of the restaurant is a brand new izakaya space with only counter seats. It is a solo motsunabe (tripe hot pot) restaurant, which is the second branch of the ramen shop. I visited around 7 pm on a weekday. There were 2 customers already there, and 3 more came later. Whether dining alone or in a group, it seems like a fun place to be. On this day, I ordered the main menu item, motsunabe (special miso flavor) for 1380 yen, and simple gyoza for 300 yen. The gyoza were small, crispy, and chewy, with cabbage and green onions in the filling, providing a delicious texture. As expected from a ramen shop turned motsunabe restaurant, the soup was delicious, and the combination of tripe and vegetables made for a tasty and comforting meal. Adding spicy miso for flavor variation made it even better! Additionally, adding ramen as a finishing dish increased the satisfaction level. When it came time to pay, the owner gave me a business card. The card included a note for a free ramen as a finishing dish on my next visit. Using a business card as a coupon is a clever way of promoting the restaurant.

I visited "Motsunabe Shirokuro" that I had always wanted to go to! I was excited to try motsunabe for the first time. When I visited, there were no customers, so I had a pleasant conversation with the staff while enjoying my meal. However, despite being late at night, the restaurant quickly became full. I started with a beer and enjoyed the boiled egg and kinpira gobou appetizers. For snacks, I ordered two types of gyoza. The first time trying motsunabe, I ordered the spicy version. The gyoza was filled with juicy and delicious meat, and the right amount for a snack. The motsunabe took a while to arrive, but finally it came. It was simmering and looked delicious. The spiciness was just right, and the motsu was tender. It was a great individual hot pot that even clean freaks can enjoy without worry. Overall, the first motsunabe experience was delicious and satisfying. I would love to go back again!