3-3-3 Minami 4 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido. A standing bar located to the left as you exit the Susukino station, climb the stairs, and head towards the exit. This place has been open since 2017 in the location where there used to be a standing bar. The manager and staff have impressive skills from working at a certain store, with many fans. I was recommended to visit recently by an acquaintance, so I decided to check it out. From the outside, I could see a few solo customers, none of whom were smoking, which was lucky. The system is to order a drink and one dish per person. The prices for both alcohol and food are very reasonable! - Sapporo Classic for draft beer - Dewar's for highball - A comparison of sake from eleven regions, with a tasting of Junmai Ginjo and Junmai Daiginjo. They poured a full glass for each, showing their professionalism. The Junmai Daiginjo was delicious. - The motsu niku (tripe) was tender and had no unpleasant smell. It was stewed with vegetables like carrots, daikon, and burdock, with a slightly light miso flavor. Delicious. - The thick and crispy menma (bamboo shoots) was seasoned with sesame oil for a tasty flavor. They also provided chili oil for an extra kick. - The chilled tofu dish was topped with plenty of condiments like cucumber, eggplant, and tororo kelp, enhancing the umami flavor. It was served in a white dashi base. - The potato and egg salad was rich in eggs with a smooth texture. So good. - The combination of mascarpone cream cheese and sake lees was a unique dish. The mascarpone had a soft and fluffy texture, and the sake lees added a delicious flavor without any unpleasant smell. It was as good as what I had at a high-end restaurant in Kochi. Perfect with sake. Overall, the alcohol and food were cheap and delicious. There are many other dishes I want to try next time. I definitely want to try their standing champagne as well. However, as I was enjoying my meal, a group of four heavy smokers in business attire arrived, so I quickly finished up and left. It would be an even better place if it were smoke-free.

I arrived a little early for a meeting with a friend, so I decided to stop by this shop that I had been curious about. It's a standing bar with no seating charge and no cover charge. You just need to order at least one item. It's so easy and nice! Perfect for meetings or casual drinks! I started with a drink, a highball, which was made with Dewar's whiskey. It was refreshing and had a good value. For a snack, I ordered my favorite fried natto, which was crispy and delicious. I also tried a dish called "Elevator," which turned out to be fried food with grated radish. The atmosphere of the place was so laid-back that I think I'll be coming back often. Next time, I'll try the Shutter snack and a Yomeishu sour. Thank you, "Chotto Baa"!

Finally got in! I was able to check in at 3pm on a weekday. The celery and kazuchi were delicious, but the tuna, natto, and green pepper dish I ordered imitating the regular customer was especially tasty. Also, the conversation was so enjoyable that I forgot to take pictures.

My stomach is full but I can still drink more! So I decided to go to a standing bar that I had researched in advance. It was located on the basement 2nd floor of a building. Although it was listed as smoking allowed on Tabelog, it seems to have become non-smoking now... Oh well... I ordered a highball for 300 yen. Cheap! I also ordered pickled giant shrimp and marinated garlic for around 300-400 yen. So cheap! I didn't know there were such reasonable restaurants in Susukino♡ The alcohol was strong and delicious! The shrimp was sweet and tasty, and the marinated garlic had a hint of Chinese herbal medicine aroma but was also delicious. The portion sizes were small but surprisingly generous. The alcohol was going down smoothly, but I still want to visit more places so I'll stop at two drinks. It would have been perfect if smoking was allowed! Thanks for the meal.

☆Located near Susukino Station in Sapporo City☆ I visited "Chottobaa" for the first time, a standing bar and izakaya with a welcoming curtain. I was recommended by a friend and arrived early in the evening. I was the only customer at that time! I enjoyed a draft beer, sashimi, cold sake, crab miso, sliced herring, cold sake, and sea cucumber vinegar. I spent about an hour there and everything was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

During my visit in July 2023, I had a draft beer (Sapporo Classic) for 450 yen, crispy thick-cut menma for 300 yen, homemade Kazuchi for 400 yen, a Vice Sour for 400 yen, and two small beers for 200 yen each, totaling 1,950 yen. I paid using PayPay. When I went out to Susukino, I was directed to this place. There are quite a few standing bars in Sapporo, huh? This place is located in the basement of a building with the Nikka Whisky Beard Uncle sign. It's a small shop. It's still before 5:00 PM. There was only one female customer before me. Inside the small counter, there was a mother and a young woman. The TV volume was so low that you could hardly hear it, and you can enjoy your drink quietly without being bothered by the voices of other shops. The service is not very friendly, but that's just how standing bars are. I ordered a Sapporo Classic draft beer, which is cheaper than the 580 yen small bottle. It had a nice creamy foam! I also ordered menma as a snack, which I like with a crunchy texture. They also provided chili oil. Remember to put it back on the stand after using it. The texture was enjoyable and I kept eating. After finishing my beer, I ordered a Vice Sour. They separated the small and large beers properly, which is similar to standing bars in Tokyo. I was recommended to try the Kazuchi, which I had never heard of before! It's made of shio-koji and cream cheese. The crunchy texture and saltiness of the shio-koji combined well with the mildness of the cheese. It's a specialty from somewhere, apparently. This is a high-quality delicacy that I would like to eat regularly. Unfortunately, it's not sold at the nearby supermarket. I thought of my next destination, so I settled the bill here. It's convenient to be able to use PayPay. It's good to see that there are standing bars scattered around the center of Sapporo.

Born on 30th June 2023 (Sapporo Classic) - Fresh horse mackerel sashimi. A place where you can casually drop by, enjoy a drink, and head back. Many regular customers, but if you muster up the courage to enter, it's a very cozy place. The young female staff member was very efficient and thoughtful, a cute older sister type. High points. LOL

Please order one dish for yourself☆ Before heading to the next shop, I stopped by a little bit. Had a highball and crab miso, while my husband had a highball and ham cutlet at the standing bar. Enjoyed the crab miso little by little. The ham cutlet was crispy and delicious. As the name suggests, it was just a quick stop. Reasonable prices make me happy♡ I plan to visit again soon!

Hello everyone, after watching a movie, I always have a solo meal set. I have a reservation at 5:00 pm, but I still have some time. I'm feeling thirsty and I feel like having a beer. Let's go to "Chotto Baa" where you can have a quick drink. On Thursday at 4:30 pm, there were 5 customers ahead of us, a group of dads and a couple of older ladies. I found a spot near the TV and ordered the Matsumae pickles with surf clam and cabbage for 300 yen. I also ordered a beer for 450 yen. The Matsumae pickles seemed to be a mix of store-bought pickles with chopped surf clam and cabbage pickle. The salty flavor goes well with the beer. The crisp cabbage is delicious too. It's peaceful here, with an older man drinking sake and a lady enjoying her beer. It's nice to see people who worked hard when they were young. The total bill was 750 yen. I prefer this over killing time at a café. Thank you for the meal!

Around 5:30 pm, two people entered the store and enjoyed standing and drinking style. We ordered asparagus and clam ohitashi, scallop sashimi, beef tataki, squid and scallop salad, and something called "elevator" which we couldn't quite figure out from the menu. The prices for snacks were between 250 and 400 yen, very cheap and delicious! The asparagus was delicious! The location is great, right by Susukino subway station. It's perfect for a quick drink! There is also a place called "Chotto Baa Plus" right behind where you can pay a seating fee and sit down to drink, so it's good for those who want to relax and drink.

This is a standing bar located right inside Susukino Station. As the name suggests, it's perfect for just having a quick drink. The fried chicken gizzards were delicious. I had a couple of beers with blowfish skin grated with daikon radish, ordered a few snacks, and then left.

Just outside the ticket gates of the municipal subway Susukino Station, there is a standing bar in the hall with stairs leading up to the ground level. Passing by "Haikara-ya" in the hall, you will find this standing bar behind a door. It used to allow smoking, but as of my visit in April 2023, it has become non-smoking. The passageway looks a bit worn out, but the shop itself is bright and clean. Across from it is another shop called "Chotto Baa Plus," where you can enjoy Chotto Baa's menu while seated for an additional 300 yen. Stepping through the vinyl curtain into the standing bar, you'll find a counter that can accommodate about 10 people, with a TV available. The rule is to order a drink along with one snack. In Fukuoka, baseball broadcasts usually feature Hawks games, so it was rare to watch a baseball game other than Hawks while drinking. However, to my surprise, the opposing team was the Hawks (laughs). The other customers were local middle-aged men who were fans of the Nippon-Ham Fighters. In many ways, I was the only one feeling like I was away (laughs). - Marinated Salmon Sashimi - Norway (350 yen): Thick and large slices of moist marinated salmon. It offers a satisfying eating experience for the price. - Squid Salted Innards (250 yen): Another dish that offers more volume than its price suggests. A classic snack. - Draft Beer - Sapporo Classic (450 yen): The beer was cold and delicious. Recently, I've started to enjoy beer, which has expanded my drinking options. But from the second glass onwards, I start craving something sweet, almost like juice. - Byce Sour (400 yen): You get two glasses worth of Byce Sour for 400 yen. However, compared to other places where I've tried Byce Sour, this one seems to have considerably less shochu. It seems like it's designed for you to add the middle (200 yen) portion, as the first glass can be too strong to drink easily! The second glass was almost like a plum soda, with a nostalgic and delicious flavor. Those who prefer stronger alcohol may opt to add the middle portion, making it 300 yen per glass. Either way, it's affordable. This standing bar offers a surprisingly wide range of menu options, making it fun to choose both drinks and snacks. Despite feeling like I drank quite a bit, the total bill came to only 1550 yen. The "Chotto Baa Plus" side also has a TV. There is a normal door instead of a vinyl curtain on the plus side, but you can still hear the laughter from over there. It's a convenient place for standing drinking, where you don't have to worry about catching the last train. As a carefree traveler, it's quite enjoyable. By the way, on this day, the Hawks won with a walk-off home run by Tōru Aka. I felt a bit awkward amidst the middle-aged men's uproar (laughs). PayPay is accepted here.

The shop was empty so I stopped by to kill time. According to Google, it's been 2 years and 10 months since my last visit. The young woman serving me didn't smile much. I asked for a beer. She asked if I wanted draft or bottled, and then if I wanted Sapporo or Kirin. I ended up with a Sapporo. I also ordered some food, and she recommended the ham cutlet. She seemed to have complete control over the situation. Just when I thought Catherine wasn't around anymore, she appeared. It seemed like she remembered me, which made me happy. The freshly fried ham cutlet was pretty standard, but it went well with the beer. Thank you for the meal. I'll come back again.

Standing bar located in the underground shopping area directly connected to Susukino Station. I arrived at the opening time of 2 pm and secured a spot at the front of the counter. The interior of the shop is long and narrow with only standing counters and a TV. This shop is rare in that it operates on a pay-after system for standing customers. PayPay is also accepted. I ordered the following: Highball (300 yen) - strong flavor, Squid and surf clam salad (250 yen) - generous with mayonnaise, delicious and affordable!! Chitose Tsuru Namara Super Spicy (400 yen) - has a variety of Hokkaido-style snacks (garlic stems, scallop sashimi, pickled herring, etc.), all looking tasty. The alcohol selection includes bottled beer (Kirin, Asahi) for 580 yen and local sake. The cost performance is excellent. The service is basic. Overall, it is a standing bar where you can enjoy delicious Hokkaido-style snacks and drinks quickly. Across the street, there is a affiliated seated bar called "Chotto Baa Plus" (seating fee of 300 yen).

I found it! It has a long curtain with the name of the restaurant written on it. It's here! It seems crowded, but there are no seats available. Standing room only. Managed to get in! There seem to be a lot of regular customers here. Feeling a bit out of place. It was a cold day, with temperatures below freezing. Cheers to the hardworking staff here. Now, let's order. - Fukuragi sashimi 300 yen - Oyster and truffle croquette 360 yen - Draft beer, 1st press 450 yen The prices are surprisingly affordable! And the oyster and truffle croquette was amazing! Be careful, it's hot and the flavors burst out. It's so delicious, definitely worth more than 360 yen. I have another place to go, so that's it for now. This is a nice place for a quick drink. Across the street, there seems to be a similar place. The menu looks the same, I wonder what's different. Thank you for the meal! Stay warm and take care!

At a standing bar izakaya located on the right side at the back of the underground 2nd floor of Susukino Building, just before going up to the ground from Susukino Station. They open from 3pm, so I waited and went in for a daytime drink. Looking at the menu posted on the wall, they have classic standing bar izakaya dishes at very reasonable prices. I started with a "draft beer (Sapporo Classic)" (450 yen, also available Kirin Ichiban Shibori) and ordered "motsu-ni" (400 yen) and "hokke sushi" (360 yen) first. The motsu-ni... oh, it's so tender and flavorful! It's served piping hot. It was so delicious that I even drank up the broth. The hokke sushi... a unique Hokkaido appetizer. The mild acidity is quite nice. For drinks, I had "nigori sake" (300 yen) and then "warmed sake" (300 yen). Shall we order more snacks? "Fresh octopus sashimi with ponzu sauce" (300 yen)... they used octopus from Otaru that day. The chewy texture is delightful. I think it's tasty to mix it with ponzu instead of soy sauce. The octopus is fresh, and it's amazing that they offer such quality octopus at a standing bar izakaya. And it's only 300 yen. "Ham cutlet" (250 yen)... another classic snack at this kind of place. It was thinner than I expected, but you get two large pieces of crispy ham cutlet. Delicious, no doubt about it. Casual drinking, affordable prices for both drinks and snacks, standing bar izakaya is really great. You can enjoy it quickly and easily!

"Chotto Baa" On this day, I finished work early and decided to start with a pre-drinking session. I peeked into a shop and since it was empty, I decided to step in after a while! This shop only has a counter. It's super convenient being directly connected to Susukino Station. The variety of drinks and food at reasonable prices is quite appealing. I started with a "Highball @ 300 yen"! There's a lot of ice, but the carbonation is refreshing and the taste is just right. Next, I tried the "Shimaaji Sashimi (Kumamoto) @ 360 yen". It's a small portion with 4 slices. It may look a bit small, but it's definitely fresh and delicious! Then, I had the "Maguro Yukke (Nemuro) @ 400 yen". A spicy yukke with tuna collaboration. Mixing it with raw egg is amazing! It's so tasty. I didn't know you could eat it this way. Lastly, I had the "Ankimo with Ponzu Sauce @ 360 yen". The ankimo has a rich and creamy texture. It goes well with the ponzu sauce. It made me crave for some sake. I only intended to have a little, but everything was so delicious that I ended up ordering 3 dishes. Despite it being a standing bar, the atmosphere was cozy and I enjoyed 3 Highballs feeling a bit tipsy. My body warmed up, so let's move on to the next place. Thank you for the meal!

I visited this restaurant after seeing it featured in the Hokkaido edition of "The Rough Guide to Japan". It is conveniently located directly connected to Susukino Station, making it a place I would love to visit after work every day. I started with the Sapporo Classic beer and tried the Chitose Tsuru's super spicy ramen. For side dishes, I had the simmered tripe (tender and flavorful, good portion size), Zabagari (pickled mackerel with ginger), and herring pickles (pickled herring and cabbage). The atmosphere and flavors were excellent. I will definitely come back on my next trip to Sapporo!

Susukino Station Exit 3 is directly connected, open every day at 3pm☆ A popular standing bar that is cheap and delicious. It's always crowded, but surprisingly no guests today! The menu is hard to see with the bad lighting on the wall. Beers are available for 450 yen, with two types - Asahi Super Dry and Classic. For the diverse drinkers, they have a variety of options. There is no cover charge, and each person must order at least one item. Everything is priced at 400 yen or less, which is very cheap nowadays! Today's recommended dish is "Tsubu sashimi" from Akkeshi for 400 yen. It's a small dish with just the right amount, and the fresh clams are crunchy. You can also order a green tea highball for 400 yen. Both the alcohol and tea are strong. You can also add on boiled peanuts with shells for 250 yen. They are slightly soft but have a good salty flavor. This is a great place to quickly relax and de-stress in today's busy society. A traditional standing bar experience. Thank you for the meal!

I finally mustered up the courage to enter the standing bar directly connected to the station that I had been curious about for a while. There was only one other customer, so I could drink quietly while watching TV. The menu was incredibly cheap(((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o))). I ordered a highball, boiled peanuts, shrimp, and grilled eel liver. I stayed for about an hour and had three refills, but the bill was still in the 1000 yen rangeΣ(ﾟдﾟ；). It's a common sight in Showa-style izakayas and small shops, but it's reassuring that you can pay with PayPay amidst the many places that only accept cash! Thank you for the mealm(_ _)m ===========

I've been really into standing bars lately where you can drink cheaply and feel comfortable. It's affordable, the snacks are delicious, and the atmosphere is nice. Just sitting there watching TV aimlessly makes me happy. It has become a daily routine for me to buy a taiyaki (fish-shaped cake) nearby after drinking.