Menme
Chūō, Sapporo
Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100–recognised robatayaki izakaya inside Tanuki Kōji Market, emphasising Hokkaido seafood at JPY 8,000–9,999 per head. The 27-seat counter suits solo diners and pairs; smoking is permitted. Book ahead for weekend slots, confirm private-use availability for groups of four or more.
About Menme
Menme is a Sapporo venue with a verified spending range of JPY 8,000–9,999. Its published hours are dinner hours only: Monday through Saturday from 5–11:30 PM, with Sunday closed. Dress code is casual.
Because the verified public data is limited, diners should avoid assuming details that are not confirmed here, including a specific menu style, seat count, beverage program, payment methods, phone number, or neighborhood location beyond Sapporo. The clearest confirmed positioning is price, evening-only hours, casual dress, recognition on Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025.
Evening Dining in Sapporo at JPY 8,000–9,999
Menme sits in a confirmed spending band of JPY 8,000–9,999, so it is best considered as a planned dinner rather than an unresearched stop. The verified schedule supports that framing: service is listed from 5–11:30 PM Monday through Saturday, with no verified lunch service and Sunday closed.
The venue is also associated with Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025. That recognition is the only confirmed accolade available in the verified data, so it should be read narrowly: it confirms inclusion on that list, not any unverified score, ranking, cuisine detail, chef profile, seating format, or menu specialty.
Positioning Among Sapporo Dining Options
For diners comparing Menme with other options, the most reliable comparison point is the confirmed price range and dinner-only schedule. Other named venues such as Chinese Momiji, Kirin, Kiraito, Bem Bera network company, Future Curry Koris may appear in broader dining research, but the verified data here does not support detailed claims about how their menus, prices, locations, or formats compare with Menme.
Menme is therefore best evaluated on the facts that are confirmed: Sapporo location, JPY 8,000–9,999 spending range, casual dress, evening hours Monday through Saturday, Sunday closure, Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 recognition. Explore our full Sapporo restaurants guide for alternatives across price and style.
Planning details
- Location
- 6 Chome Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063, Japan
- Website
- japoncompany.business/sapporo/541974-menme
- Phone
- +81 11-241-6810
Venue details
Ambiance
A compact, traditional izakaya with counter-focused seating, close-quarters interaction with the grill, and a warm, classic robatayaki atmosphere suited more to adults than families.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Seasonal grilled Hokkaido fish
- Robatayaki seafood skewers
Planning details
Location
6 Chome Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Chinese Momiji, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- Kirin, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- Kiraito, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Bem Bera network company, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Future Curry Koris, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
At JPY 8,000–9,999, Menme operates at roughly double the spend of mid-tier Sapporo izakaya. Chinese Momiji delivers Chinese-leaning izakaya fare at JPY 3,000–3,999, making it the value pick for groups prioritising variety over robatayaki technique. Kirin (JPY 2,000–2,999) and Kiraito (under JPY 1,000) anchor the budget tier, both better suited to casual pre-drinks or post-work snacking than special-occasion dining. Menme's Tabelog 100 credential and fish-first robatayaki format justify the premium only if seafood quality and counter intimacy drive the booking decision.
For celebration meals or date nights, the trade-off is clear: Menme offers superior ingredient sourcing and grill technique, but the smoking-permitted policy and market-arcade setting limit its appeal for non-smokers or diners expecting refined ambiance. Chinese Momiji provides a quieter, smoke-free alternative at lower cost, though without the robatayaki specialisation. Solo diners and pairs benefit most from Menme's counter layout; groups of four or more should explore private-use availability or default to Kirin for easier logistics.
Bem Bera network company and Future Curry Koris (both JPY 1,000–1,999) represent the casual izakaya segment, faster booking, lower spend, broader menu variety. Choose them for group flexibility or budget constraints. Choose Menme when the meal is the evening's anchor and fish quality justifies the premium. Booking difficulty has tightened since the 2025 Tabelog accolade; plan two to three weeks ahead for peak slots or pivot to mid-tier alternatives for spontaneous availability.
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Compare Menme
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menme | JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 View spending breakdown | Easy | Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 · #43 |
| Chinese Momiji | JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Kirin | JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown | Unknown | No published awards |
| Kiraito | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Bem Bera network company | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Future Curry Koris | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown | Unknown | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Menme?
Menme is in Sapporo and has a verified spending range of JPY 8,000–9,999. It is open Monday through Saturday from 5–11:30 PM and closed Sunday. Casual dress is appropriate. It is also listed on Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025.
Is lunch or dinner better at Menme?
Dinner is the verified option. Menme's listed hours are 5–11:30 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. No lunch service is verified.
What should I wear to Menme?
Casual dress is the verified dress code for Menme.
