| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ￥1200 - ￥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 15:30 (last order) 17:30 - 20:30 (last order) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-688-6454 http://okushibaachan.wixsite.com/okushiba-cyan |
| Notes | No credit cards Japanese menu only Seating 24 Private rooms available Parking 8 |
| Location / Getting There | 20 minute walk from Maruyama subway station Miyamori 1 Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 10-chome 7 No. 10 |
Fantastic staff
If you like tempura or soup curry why not have both? Okushibachan Soup Curry is a fantastic and unique restaurant that is hidden away in the western part of Sapporo. Incorporated in the shop name is ‘Obaachan’ which in Japanese, means grandmother. All the staff, except for the manager, are ladies aged over sixty. With the friendly elderly staff, plus the shop being located in an actual house, gives this restaurant are very homely and warm atmosphere, which you won’t find anywhere else. This restaurant is located in the vicinity of the Okurayama ski jump, making it a good spot for lunch on a day out.
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Tempura set at the counter!
Another aspect of this restaurant, which makes this soup curry unique, is the tempura that is part of the delicious menu! The pictured menu is in Japanese only, and has about a dozen dishes to choose from. Choose your order, choose your soup flavor, and then choose the spice level. Extra topping can be ordered before finally selecting a rice side dish. There is a tempura side dish or a tempura chicken curry which is recommended. There is seating on a beautifully cut wooden counter, plus two rooms on the second floor which can be reserved for large groups. The soup curry is fantastic, making Okushibachan a must, while in Sapporo!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ￥2000 - ￥3500 |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 1:00 Sunday 18:00 - 3:00 Monday to Thursday 18:00 - 5:00 Friday & Saturday |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-521-0302 http://dragon-arrow.co.jp/chavda/ |
| Notes | Spanish restaurant Group bookings English menu available English speaking staff Party plan Seating 100 |
| Location / Getting There | 10 minute walk from Susukino subway station Sapporo, Chuok-ku South 5, West 5 chome, 13 - 1, Acyl Sapporo Building 1F |
But of course, paella
Chavda is large and stylish restaurant located in the thick of Susukino. This Spanish restaurant is a perfect spot for large parties, small groups, or even just a romantic date for two. This well designed space can also be used for wedding after parties! At Chavda you can either pay for your dishes separately, or go on a party plan which gives your group a feast of eight dishes plus an ‘all you can drink plan’ that lasts for two hours. This course, at around ￥3000 each, is a good option in cool surroundings.
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Tapas
The extensive menu has tapas of delicious olives, cheeses, hams, seafood, with assorted olive oils and breads. Main meals have paella, meat dishes of venison, pork, and beef. There are stews, cheeses, gratin, soups and a selection olive oil dishes! There is also a bar area where you can enjoy a fine selection of wines, beers, and cocktails, or why not try the sangria to enjoy the Spanish flavor. If you are looking for a night out with food and drinks then Chavra is a good spot to wine and dine on some Spanish cuisine.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ￥1200 - ￥2500 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 19:30 Wako MITSUKOSHI Sapporo Store 11:00 - 23:00 Wako STELLAR PLACE Sapporo 10:00 - 20:00 Wako MARUI IMAI Sapporo Store 11:00 - 22:00 Wako PASEO Sapporo 11:00 - 22:00 Wako ARIO Sapporo 11:00 - 16:00 Wako AEon MALL Tomakomai |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-222-8209 Wako MITSUKOSHI Sapporo Store 011-209-5104 Wako STELLAR PLACE Sapporo 011-205-2106 Wako MARUI IMAI Sapporo Store 011-213-5565 Wako PASEO Sapporo 011-743-9256 Wako ARIO Sapporo 0144-57-2772 Wako AEon MALL Tomakomai |
| Notes | Menu in various languages |
| Location / Getting There | Various locations in Sapporo & Tomakomai |
Busy cooks
Tonkatsu is a delicious Japanese dish which consists of a breaded, deep fried pork cutlet. There are two main types, fillet and loin. It is often served with shredded cabbage. Tonkatsu Wako is a chain of Tonkatsu restaurants throughout the whole of Japan. There are five of these stores located in inner Sapporo and one on the coast in Tomakomai. All of these popular restaurants have the same mouth watering dishes on their menus, and at the same prices, so while in Hokkaido, be sure to drop in to Tonkatsu Wako for a tasty lunch or dinner.
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Fried shrimp and crab croquette
The menu not only has deep fried pork cutlets, but also a variety of deep fried, seafood dishes. There is the deep fried shrimp or a nice deep fried crab meat croquette. Deep fried chicken is also on the menu! All the tonkatsu dishes come with a sauce (similar to that of a thick worcestershire sauce) and ‘karashi’ which is a hot mustard paste, exactly the same as a good hot english mustard. Tonkatsu dishes all come with rice, a miso soup and pickled vegetables to complete a perfect meal.
For Tomakomai restaurant location, see below.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ￥1000 - ￥2500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-200-3223 |
| Notes | English menu available Seating 60 |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Paseo West, 2 minute walk from Sapporo station. Located in the Aka Renga Terrace, 10 minute walk from Odori station. 2 Chome Kita 6 Jonishi, Kita, Sapporo, 060-0806, PASEO Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Kita 2 Jōnishi, 4 Chome−1 |
Beef stew
Rikyu Gyutan is a beef restaurant that specializes in grilled beef tongue. Nothing like trying something new! This unusual dish has been on Japanese menus for well over fifty years. There are two Rikyu Gyutan restaurants in Sapporo, one in Paseo West right by Sapporo station, the other is in the Aka Renga terrace building right next to the Former Hokkaido Government Office. Gytutan (beef tongue) dishes come in a variety of dishes, in stews, curries, or as steaks. There are set menus available as well!
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Of course, if you don’t like beef, then there are some other dishes available as well, such as seafood, salads, and soups. If you love the gyutan taste, then you can take some home with you. The restaurants sell their meat products so you can get the gyutan taste at home. Also a good idea for a souvenir or gift!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | Around ￥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-213-5856 |
| Notes | Udon noodle restaurant Seating 56 Non-smoking |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Paseo West, 2 minute walk from Sapporo station. 2 Chome Kita 6 Jonishi, Kita, Sapporo, 060-0806, PASEO |
Preparing the noodles
Kineya is a delicious udon noodle shop located in the Paseo West restaurant section. There are two main kinds of noodles in Japan, soba noodles, and udon noodles. Udon noodles are a delicious thick wheat flour noodle and are a popular Japanese cuisine. Apart from a nice selection of udon noodle dishes at Kineya, the restaurant has a glass front where you can watch how the noodles are prepared and cut, which is a nice extra feature. Once inside Kineya restaurant you can choose from a large selection of dishes that will satisfy any customer.
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Delicious
The udon noodles are served hot, in a bowl with various extras to add to the taste. There is also a curry udon menu, a nice tempura set, and a beef and egg rice bowl, that can be ordered. Kineya also has a take out option for those who are on the go! Udon noodles are a perfect choice on any cold winters day. Reasonably priced, Kineya can be found on the B1 (basement floor) right next to Sapporo station.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | Around ￥1000- ￥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 10:30 - 22:15 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-213-5858 |
| Notes | Seating 69 Ramen & Gyoza restaurant Smoking permitted after 20:00 English / Chinese / Korean / Thai menu available Wifi available |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Paseo West, 2 minute walk from Sapporo station. 2 Chome Kita 6 Jonishi, Kita, Sapporo, 060-0806, PASEO |
Gyouza (Chinese dumplings)
Ramen is a delicious dish of Chinese noodles that is famous throughout Hokkaido. Located at Paseo West, Ezokko Ramen is popular restaurant that not only serves up ramen noodles, but also tasty ‘gyouza’ (Chinese dumplings). You can order individual pork ramen bowls, or you can go for the recommended gyouza and ramen set menu. This set menu comes with rice, a small salad, five pieces of gyouza (with sauce) and the bowl pork noodles. The noodles are served in large bowls so be sure to bring a large appetite!
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Miso flavored ramen
Other set menu’s come have a fried rice combination available. When ordering your pork with noodle soup, there are three kinds of flavors, miso, salt, or soy sauce. Simply order your choice of ramen and then choose your flavor, too easy! There are a lot of extras that an be added to your soup as well. This ramen restaurant caters for tourists as well as locals. The menu comes in a variety of languages and the busy staff are able to communicate well with the guests. Ezokko Ramen is one of the delicious restaurants that can be found in Paseo West.
