Located on the second floor of the Fourth Fujii Building along Tsukisamu-dori in the Susukino area, this restaurant specializes in kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers). My wife and I visited for dinner as we were in the mood for kushikatsu. The interior had a counter seating arrangement surrounding the kitchen in a U-shape. We were lucky to find seating for two without having to wait, but the place quickly filled up with customers, indicating its popularity. The male owner was busy preparing dishes like kushikatsu, while the female staff member handled drinks. Despite the limited kitchen space, the owner efficiently cooked the dishes, captivating our attention. The stylish appetizer served initially didn't give off the typical kushikatsu vibe. The kushikatsu, served in a bowl style, kept coming one after another until we had to ask the owner to stop before we got too full (although a few more skewers were served even after we stopped). I can't recall the exact prices, but the appetizer was around 500 yen, and each skewer was 140 yen. The kushikatsu had a moist and flavorful coating, and the owner made efforts to adjust the oil temperature based on the ingredients, resulting in delicious skewers. With about 35 varieties of kushikatsu available, the focus seemed to be on the delicious coating rather than the ingredients themselves. I was tempted to try all the varieties, but we settled for 19 this time. Many customers ended their meal with a dessert platter (around 500 yen), which looked luxurious and worth trying next time. Reading other reviews, I learned that the owner was originally a French chef, explaining the beautiful presentation of the appetizer and dessert. While the prices may be a bit high, I highly recommend this place for when you crave delicious kushikatsu.

After enjoying Pasar, my partner wanted to go for parfait, but there was already a long line around 7 pm. We decided to give up and turned back, but then we noticed an intriguing entrance. Before we knew it, we were drawn in - a tempura skewer restaurant. The appetizer (otoshi) was 400 yen, and each skewer was 140 yen. The prices felt very reasonable. I vaguely remember that drinks like draft beer and sour were around 600 yen. The interior of the restaurant had a calming atmosphere with a semi-circular counter. We found a seat towards the back after circling around a couple seated in the front. The appetizer was beautiful, and the skewers were small but the owner fried them with care right in front of us. The menu was a surprise until it was served (they do confirm allergies beforehand). They want people to try things without preconceived notions. In the end, we finished all 38 skewers and also tried a dessert from a separate menu. The special ingredients like escargot, clams, and asparagus were memorable. The bill came out to around 16,000 yen for both of us, including three drinks. It's been about a month and my memory is starting to fade, so I think it's time to go back again soon.

I visited a restaurant near Niseko in Kutchan, Hokkaido for about a month due to work. I visited this place on my day off, recommended by my colleagues. I had the omakase course for ¥5000, which included a bottle of beer and a highball. The menu included various dishes such as terrine, pumpkin salad, mussels with salsa sauce, red turnip paste, and curry-flavored sauce for appetizers. There were also vegetable sticks, rice cakes, chicken meatballs with lotus root and ginger, chicken ramen, escargot, octopus, shiitake mushrooms, camembert cheese, pumpkin with fresh ginger, salmon with sesame, thick-fried tofu with myoga and eggplant, duck and pufferfish, scallops, zucchini, and shrimp. The appetizers were French-inspired, but the skewers had a rustic charm with originality from the former French chef. Both the chef and his wife were friendly, and I would love to visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Solo dining series. Called ahead around 7pm on Monday and asked, "Is it okay to come now?" Visited the restaurant and found one couple already there, another couple arrived almost at the same time, and a group of three came later. I was there during a time when there were only these customers at the counter, which can accommodate 10 people. It seemed like it would be difficult to handle more customers at once. The owner, who has a background in French cuisine, shared a lot of information with me, but I'll skip those details. The French appetizer was excellent. I love tempura skewers, like the ones at Yurakucho's Ikarujo or Akasaka's Roppongi, so I was hoping for something similar. I also love Osaka-style kushikatsu, but I consider it a completely different food. However, here at Katsura-san, it felt somewhat lacking, more like kushikatsu than tempura skewers. The ingredients felt monotonous, with many square-cut pieces and not much attention to shape or sauce. It felt more Osaka-style. They used shrimp that tasted like shrimp tempura, so I would have preferred a tempura-style preparation.

In August 2019, I visited a restaurant with a couple of MyRebi friends who I have met countless times before. We usually go to our favorite spot in Otaru, but this time we decided to try a place in Sapporo that I had never heard of before. The restaurant seemed to have been around for a while, and I heard that the chef used to work at a famous French restaurant in Daikanyama and even served as a royal chef. Now, he specializes in tempura, which he says is a deep and complex art. The system at this restaurant is interesting - they keep serving tempura dishes until you say stop, with about 35-40 items available at all times. You never know what you'll get until you try it, which adds a thrill to the dining experience. I don't have any dislikes, but I was surprised when my favorite escargot came out as tempura - I couldn't even guess the ingredients! The chef's skills are impressive, making it look easy to fry each ingredient, although I heard that even a seasoned chef can sometimes mess up. What really surprised me was the curry-flavored amuse-bouche - it was delicious and left a light impression. We enjoyed a bottle of Akane Kirishima sake from start to finish, sharing it with MyRebi's wife. Overall, I really liked this restaurant, especially the chef's personality.

I asked my students what they wanted to eat for dinner, and they said they wanted to eat kushikatsu. So, I did some research and decided to go to "Katsura" for dinner. I made a reservation for 6:00 pm and we were the first ones there. We started with an appetizer, which was beautifully presented just like French cuisine. The kushikatsu was delicious and the batter was light and crispy. The dessert platter we ordered at the end was also amazing. The girls were so happy and excited throughout the meal. When I suggested posting photos on Instagram, they said they wanted to keep this place as their hidden gem and didn't want to share it online. They were so happy that it made bringing them here worth it. I definitely want to come back again!

Visited the restaurant with a customer. Passed through a curtain with a motif of the French flag and entered a small restaurant with a counter in the shape of a "C". Waited for the customer to arrive and started the meal. Started with a stylishly arranged appetizer on a plate and drank beer, then the master served tempura on skewers. I was surprised that tempura goes well with ponzu sauce! There were about 30 to 45 types of tempura, from the classic meat to cheese, vegetables, and even fish. They kept coming until you say "stop". Each skewer costs 110 yen. When you say "stop", the bill is based on the number of skewers you ate. I was very satisfied after eating around 25 skewers, but there are still many more to try. It was delicious!

I visited this restaurant because I wanted to try their kushiage wan koso style. The counter seating was clean and well-maintained. We started with some bottled beer and made a toast. I was surprised by the appetizer - it was a lovely French dish in a kushiage restaurant! It was so delicious that it could have been a meal on its own. The kushiage was fried carefully one by one. The chef asked about any allergies before taking orders, but generally didn't reveal the ingredients in each kushiage, wanting customers to enjoy the experience with all their senses. It was a great philosophy, and I ended up enjoying some items that I wouldn't have tried if I had known what they were. There were about 30 different types of kushiage available daily, and I look forward to coming back to try more seasonal options. Thank you for the delicious meal!

There is a restaurant located on the second floor of a dining building in the western part of Susukino. Among the many unique restaurants in the area, this particular restaurant has been thriving for a long time. The owner was originally a French chef, which explains why they serve French-style amuse-bouche. Don't underestimate them just because of their background - the amuse-bouche not only looks great but tastes good too! The ordering system here is mostly omakase (chef's choice). Just let them know if you have any ingredients you don't like, and they will keep serving you deep-fried skewers until you say stop. The order in which they serve the skewers is impressive, with a good balance of meat, seafood, vegetables, and more. They offer a variety of skewers, from traditional ingredients to creative ones. They utilize their French cooking experience in the preparation. And all this for just 110 yen per skewer! While they may not be as cheap as chain restaurants, they are still affordable and most importantly, delicious. The vegetable sticks they serve as a palate cleanser also stimulate the appetite. Additionally, they offer French cuisine on a reservation-only basis. It's truly a hybrid business of deep-fried skewers and French cuisine! Highly recommended!

A friend recommended this restaurant. When we entered, there were about 4-5 customers chatting like old friends. We were seated at a reserved table for two. The restaurant had about 10 seats, and you could see everything the chef was doing. The chef and his wife provided friendly service. The tempura was bite-sized and delicious, making it easy to keep eating. There was a variety of options, each with its own unique touch. The appetizers and desserts were also stylish. It's a hidden gem of a tempura restaurant that makes you want to come back again.

Date and time: October 13, 2015 (Tuesday) 8:30 PM onwards Location: 2nd floor of the 4th Fujii Building, along Susukino 36 in Nishi 5-chome, Minami 4-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City. I visited a restaurant called Izuya, and next to it was this Kushikatsu-ya, which I had been curious about for a while. The interior of the restaurant was square-shaped and made of wood. There were only two customers, a couple, when I entered. The seating consisted of a counter that surrounded the kitchen in a "C" shape. When I mentioned that I was dining alone, the owner welcomed me to sit at the counter. It seemed like smoking was allowed, but the other customers were not smoking, so the air was clean. As mentioned in other reviews on Tabelog, we were served a French-style appetizer as a complimentary dish. While watching the owner prepare the dishes in the kitchen, I almost forgot that I was there for the Kushikatsu. - Bottle of beer: 650 yen for a medium-sized Asahi Super Dry - Complimentary dish: 400 yen for chicken sasami, white fish carpaccio, and salmon fish mousse with jelly - Kushikatsu: 110 yen per skewer, with a variety of 35 to 40 options available, and the owner decides what to fry and serve. There is no option for customers to choose specific skewers. When you are satisfied, you can ask them to stop. The skewers included vegetables like broccoli, eggplant, and cauliflower, as well as fish like salmon, squid, shellfish, tuna, and saury. The batter was thin, not heavily coated in breadcrumbs. The portion size of the ingredients was small, and the thin batter allowed for enjoying a wide variety of skewers. The ingredients varied from nuts to crushed noodles in the batter, providing different textures. The skewer made of konjac was a bit disappointing until I realized it was topped with miso sauce, adding another layer of flavor. There were also slices of fish cake and a variety of ingredients to choose from. I gave up after eating 26 skewers. Each plate had salt, and there were sauces like soy sauce and ponzu for dipping. The owner recommended which sauce to use based on the skewer's position on the plate. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was filled with white smoke, but fortunately, there were no smoking customers. A stick salad was served in the middle of the meal, which I estimated to be around 200 yen based on the total bill. By the way, the owner mentioned that there was a woman who managed to eat 110 skewers. Amazing!

I visited the restaurant with a female friend at 5:30 pm on January 31st. It's a favorite place for deep-fried skewers. We only ordered alcohol, and the master silently fries the skewers for us. We started with a complimentary appetizer, which is like a French starter. The master used to be a French chef, so it's always delicious. Each skewer comes out one by one, with around 30-40 different kinds, varying each day. Last time, there were 36 types. I always aim to try all of them, and this time I achieved it again with 38 types. The master keeps the ingredients a secret until you try it. Every ingredient is really tasty, some of them surprising as skewers. I had 3 drinks this time, so the bill exceeded 6000 yen for the first time. I was surprised to find out that the price of each skewer had increased from 90 yen to 110 yen since my last visit. It's a cozy place with only a counter, but sometimes it can feel uncomfortable when regular customers come in. The master is usually quiet, but he will talk to you if you start a conversation. Despite the price increase, I love this deep-fried skewer restaurant and will definitely visit again.

I traveled to Sapporo, which is 5 hours away by car due to work, several times within 2 months. I was recommended this restaurant by a respected izakaya owner, so I visited without hesitation. The appetizer was surprisingly fancy, like French cuisine, and priced at only 300 yen! Normally, a dish like this would cost around 2000 yen at a French restaurant. The taste is delicious, and I believe a lot of time and effort goes into preparing it. The owner of the restaurant used to work as a royal chef, and his skills are truly amazing. The tempura is made with various ingredients, including surprising choices, and it keeps coming until you say stop. The tempura of pheasant is particularly delicious, and the frying technique is superb. I believe this restaurant offers something that cannot be easily replicated. My favorite dish is the carpaccio of premium Uenfura Wagyu beef. It is so delicious that I hesitate to recommend it to others to avoid inconvenience (laughs). The dessert, priced at 500 yen, is also of high quality, with everything from the sauce to the cookies, jelly, and sponge being handmade. I was so satisfied that I visited the restaurant two more times. I highly recommend making a reservation in advance, as the restaurant is often fully booked. It is truly a fantastic restaurant worth the 5-hour drive.

Welcome! ┌¬o＊　＊　＊　2013.05　↓Chuo Ward, Susukino District. In the past, French cuisine was not widely known and became popular, eventually turning into a deep-fried skewer restaurant. However, this restaurant is not just about skewers, it offers a variety of unique French dishes. The owner of this place used to work in a French kitchen in Tokyo before starting the skewer business. The atmosphere is cozy with only a counter seating for about 10 people. The owner, with a slicked-back hair, is quiet but surprisingly warm and welcoming. The menu includes a wide range of French-inspired dishes, prepared with care and skill. The amuse-bouche is a work of art, setting the tone for the meal. The main course consists of a selection of skewers, each with its own special sauce. The owner recommends a specific way to enjoy each skewer, adding to the dining experience. The dishes are prepared with precision and creativity, showcasing the owner's culinary expertise. The meal ends with a variety of deep-fried items, each one more delicious than the last. The cozy atmosphere and delicious food make this restaurant a hidden gem in the Susukino District.

A former French chef stumbled upon a "tempura skewer specialty restaurant." The appetizers and desserts here are so elegant and delicious that you might question if it's really a tempura restaurant. They fry the skewers slowly to match your eating pace. It's calming. They keep serving until you say stop. The menu changes daily. If something tastes amazing, you can reorder it. Despite his tough appearance, the kind head chef fries up delicious skewers.

The otoshi (appetizer) for 400 yen was attractive with various types served in small portions, but the main item, the deep-fried skewers, were disappointing. The coating was too hard, perhaps the ratio of egg and flour was off? Also, the frying oil was very dark and not flavorful. While the ingredients for the skewers were good, I was disappointed with the coating and oil. I had high expectations but it was a letdown. I don't think I'll be visiting again.

I visited this restaurant with a friend after making a reservation based on their recommendation. The atmosphere inside was like a small izakaya. We started with bottled beer and cheers! The appetizer was like French cuisine. One bite-sized fried skewer after another kept coming out. They were delicious and we kept eating them quickly. I couldn't keep up with the speed of the skewers coming out, so I couldn't explain the details of each one. But we kept eating and eating. I must have had at least 30 skewers by myself. I was very full, but the beer kept flowing! The bill was surprisingly cheap for Susukino. This place is definitely a hidden gem.