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, and confirm private-use availability for groups of four or more.
About Menme
Menme is a Sapporo venue with a 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.
Diners should avoid assuming details such as a specific menu style, seat count, beverage program, payment methods, phone number, or neighborhood location beyond Sapporo. The clearest positioning is price, evening-only hours, casual dress, and recognition on Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025.
Evening Dining in Sapporo at JPY 8,000–9,999
Menme sits in a spending band of JPY 8,000–9,999, so it is best considered as a planned dinner rather than an unresearched stop. The schedule supports that framing: service is listed from 5–11:30 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed.
The venue is also associated with Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025. Read that recognition narrowly: it indicates inclusion on that list, not a broader claim about 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 useful comparison points are the price range and dinner-only schedule. Other named venues such as Chinese Momiji, Kirin, Kiraito, Bem Bera network company, and Future Curry Koris may appear in broader dining research; compare their menus, prices, locations, and formats separately rather than assuming direct equivalence with Menme.
Menme is therefore best evaluated on its core facts: Sapporo location, JPY 8,000–9,999 spending range, casual dress, evening hours Monday through Saturday, Sunday closure, and 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
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 6 Chome Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063, Japan
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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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Menme?
Menme is in Sapporo and has a 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 option to plan for. Menme's listed hours are 5–11:30 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Lunch service is not listed.
What should I wear to Menme?
Casual dress is the dress code for Menme.
How far ahead should I book Menme?
Confirm booking details directly, and plan around the opening hours: Monday through Saturday from 5–11:30 PM, closed Sunday.
