Hot Pepper Gourmet's review function was revamped from 29 January 2026, allowing users to post reviews regardless of whether they had made a reservation for their visit. An example post about Charcoal-Grilled Izakaya Honoo, Kita 2-jo Branch, is also included.
Charcoal-Grilled Izakaya Honoo, Kita 2-jo Branch is an izakaya in the Sapporo Station area. Its displayed budget ranges vary between ¥2,001–3,000 and ¥501–1,000. Smart payment is unavailable. Guest-submitted information confirms the visit date and whether a reservation was used.
The venue information includes the name “Charcoal-Grilled Izakaya Honoo, Kita 2-jo Branch,” the “Excellent-value charcoal-grilled izakaya” description and all-you-can-drink offer from ¥825, as well as an overview of the area, category, budget range and payment methods.
The review function was revamped from 29 January 2026, allowing users to post reviews regardless of whether they had made a reservation through Hot Pepper Gourmet before visiting. A “Reserved through Hot Pepper Gourmet” label has been added to posts.
Reviews on the Local Gourmet Guide are reposted regardless of whether the contributor made an online reservation. The site also includes a function for reporting inappropriate reviews and information about the handling of reports.