Tako & Highball Honten

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1500
Opening Hours11:00 - 23:00
Contact080-4345-7802
Closed-
NotesTakoyaki bar, highballs served, outside seating, smoking outside
LocationThere are two takoyaki bars in Sapporo and both can be found in Tanukikoji shopping arcade.

There are two Takoyaki & Highball bars in Sapporo and they can both be found in the Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade. Both these bars are pretty much identical. They can both be identified by their bright red exterior plus they both have outside seating throughout the whole year (including winter). Takoyaki is a fried ball-shaped snack that is filled with chopped octopus (tako), pickled ginger and green onion. The balls are coated with takoyaki sauce (similar to Worcestershire sauce) and mayonnaise. Takoyaki is a delicious snack and the servings hold six takoyaki balls. At Takoyaki & Highball they have many different kinds of toppings they add on to their octopus balls. At these bars they have some unique toppings such as the cod roe with mayonnaise, melted cheese, or fried garlic. These are all equally good!

Each of these tako sets range from around ¥600 to ¥1200 depending on the topping and the complexity. At Takoyaki & Highball they also have other things on the menu besides takoyaki. They have a steak noodle dish, an octopus pizza, and an octopus ahijo dish. So, we have looked at one half of the business. It’s time to delve into the other part of this bar. The name is Takoyaki & Highball and so the drink of choice that accompanies the octopus balls is indeed a highball. A highball being whiskey (the whiskey being Jim Beam in this case) mixed with soda with a lemon slice garnish. It is indeed a refreshing drink and goes well with the food here! They also serve beer and cocktails such as a lemon sour. This is a great place to stop for a drink and people watch.

Cafe Morita Coffee

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1500
Opening Hours11:00 - 20:00
ClosedMondays & Tuesdays
Contact011-661-6301
NotesCoffee shop, wifi, food menu, coffee beans for sale, no parking, no smoking (smoking room available)
LocationThe coffee shop is a 2 minute walk from Exit 1 of 'Hassamu Minami station' on the Tozai Subway Line in the direction of JR
〒063-0823 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Nishi Ward, Hassamu 3 Jo, 5 Chome−4−8 BEANS35

This is a great coffee shop in the north west of Sapporo. Cafe Morita Coffee serves as a coffee shop, restaurant, and as a small gifts store. This coffee shop uses freshly ground coffee beans. These coffee beans can be purchased at the store in packets of 100grams. There are three kinds of coffee beans to choose from. You can order up to a kilogram of coffee beans but you have to pre order first. The coffee here is pretty good! Apart from coffee you can also have tea. So, thats for drinks but Cafe Morita has a lot more to offer. As soon as you enter the coffee shop there is a small goods area on the left. You are welcome to peruse at your leisure and find some small goods to purchase if you find something you like.

Apart from the shop and coffee one of they have some hearty food here. Cafe Morita Coffee has some great dishes on their menu. Their big recommendation is the “Spicy Curry”. The curry will cost you ¥1000 and is a tomato based curry that is served with rice and chapati. The three spice levels range from normal to very spicy. Keeping with the spicy theme, there is a ‘Khao Pad’ which is a spicy Thai rice, a curry porridge called ‘Calcutta Guru. For something not spicy, try the ham and cheese hot sandwich or the bacon and eggs. A recent addition to the menu is some sweets and cakes which can be taken home. 

Cafe Gloria

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥600 - ¥800 per drink
*sit down charge
Opening Hours18:00 - 02:00
Contact011-1232-2221
NotesBar, sit down charge, smoking, jazz and blues music, beer & cocktails
LocationCafe Gloria is just a 2 minute walk from Susukino Subway station. Take the 2nd exit and walk west 2 blocks. The bar is across from the giant ferris wheel, Norbesa. Entrance is on the 1st floor.
5 Chome-7-1 Minami 4 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0804, Japan

A very unique and cozy bar in central Sapporo. The theme has a jazz blues style going on reminiscent of a small bar down in New Orleans. Crowding the walls and roof are trinkets, statues, and posters from all around. Seating wise, there are a couple of counter seats and a couple more small tables. This bar is best to drink in very small of groups of up to 4.  The bar is singularly run by the owner. He speaks very little English however. The menu has mainly beer and cocktails on the menu. Drinks go for about ¥600 per drink, as well as the cocktails. There is a sit down charge of at least ¥500 per person so be warned as many customers are surprised when the bill comes. This is a cozy bar and has a great little atmosphere plus you can find some classic bottled beers here such as Budweiser, Corona, Kirin, and Guiness to name a few. 

This is primarily a bar though they do have some food here, albeit basic bar food. The name does say cafe and they do have coffee here and some cakes to enjoy. Overall, a good little bar to check out while in Sapporo. 

Saryo Susukino Store

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥300 - ¥500
Opening Hours11:00 - 05:00
Contact011-521-1718
Closed-
NotesTake away store, hot bun store (anman), cash only, late night
LocationThis small store is located in central Susukino. It's a 3 minute walk south from Susukino subway station. It can be found on the main road on the left coming from the station.
4 Chome Minami 6 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0806

This is a very popular store in the heart of Susukino, Sapporo. It is a late night place that is very popular with late night revelers. This store sells amnan. Anman is a hot bun filled with various ingredients. At Saryo you have a choice of fillings that include beef or pork. These are only a few hundred yen and will satisfy any customer on their way home or stopping off for a quick bite. They are steaming hot and the front of the store is usually has steam coming off from the bamboo containers. This makes for a great photo opportunity too, especially in winter! They also have vegeterian options with the red azuki beans. This is open until 5:00 in the morning making it a very convenient place on the way home. 

Izakaya Yukari

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1000
Opening HoursFriday, Saturday 17:00 - 03:00
Contact011-213-1244
ClosedSundays
NotesRestaurant, seating 30, cheap prices, alcohol served, credit card accepted
LocationThis restaurant can be found on the ground floor of the Tiara Hotel. It is a 5 minute walk from Nakajima Koen subway station. Take the 1st exit and walk south down the main road. The restaurant and hotel are on the left hand side.
〒064-0808 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 8 Jonishi, 3 Chome−7−20 Tiara Hotel 1st floor

Izakaya Yukari is a very cheap place to grab a simple lunch or dinner. They have many classic Japanese dishes on the menu. This restaurant is pretty basic and is part of the Tiara Hotel. This makes it a convenient spot especially for those staying around the area. The hotel and restaurant is on the southern edges of Susukino and is between Susukino and Nakajima Park. It is open until late on Fridays and Saturdays. You can eat here before heading out for a day of activities or after coming home after a  night out.

On the menu have they Japanese dishes such as kurage (fried chicken), soba noodles, udon noodles, tempura, and curries plus many more so they have  good range of foods. Lots of finger food too and lunch sets. These sets come with miso soup and a salad. In terms of drink, they have teas and soft drinks plus beer.  You won’t be looking at any more than ¥1000 to ¥1500 for a drink and a meal making this place a bargain for the money. 

Perch

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1500
Opening Hours11:00 - 21:00
ClosedWednesdays
Contact090-2558-8882
NotesCafe, seating 20, arts & crafts store, small parking available, car needed, no smoking
LocationThis restaurant can be found at the The Nordic Winds Tobetsu road station which is about a 35 minutte drive east from Sapporo. It is in the Tobetsu region, along route 337.
7474411 Tobetsubutou, Tobetsu, Ishikari District, Hokkaido 061-3773

Perch is a great homely coffee shop in Sapporo. It has been set up in one of the houses in area and serves not only as a cafe, but as a bar and also as an arts and crafts store! On the first floor there are comfortable chairs plus tables for larger groups, and a kitchen area where the friendly owner cooks up some nice lunches and homemade desserts. For lunch or dinners they have pastas, smoked sausages, and a delicious keema curry. There is also a selection of spirits and wines if you are looking for something stronger than coffee.

The desserts here are fantastic. The caramel pudding is homemade, as well as the cheesecake. Both are equally delicious and are the perfect accompaniment to a nice cup of coffee or tea. As well as the dining area, there is a tatami room as well that has some nice handmade crafts for sale. A nice little Japanese touch to the place. On the 2nd floor you can find some more items, handmade dolls and cups and saucers, plus Japanese memorabilia to purchase. Perch is a nice cafe/bar and is very affordable making it a good place for a quiet lunch or dinner or it even serves as a party venue for large groups if need be! 

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