| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | around ¥2000 (depending on your stomach) |
| Opening Hours | 11am - 11pm |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5330 www.sushi-hanamaru.com/ |
| Notes | Long lines! Up to a 45 minute wait. Better to make a reservation, especially for lunch or dinner. English menu available |
| Location | 6th floor stellar place, above Sapporo station 〒060-0005 Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 2 Chome, ステラプレイス Sapporo Stellar Place |
Delicious
Hanamaru sushi is a chain of sushi restaurants that first originated in Nemuro. Nemuro is the most eastern point of Hokkaido and is famous for its rich fishing grounds. Nemuro port is alive with rich harvests of fresh fish all year round. There are 10 sushi stores throughout Hokkaido. There are 7 Kaiten sushi (conveyor belt restaurants), and 3 normal sushi bars. Hokkaido has some of the best sushi in Japan and Hanamaru sushi won’t disappoint! Located conveniently on the 6th floor of Stellar Place shopping center, it’s easy to find.
Private sushi chef
Don’t be surprised to see a dozen odd people waiting on chairs outside. If you haven’t made a booking, then grab a number and wait for it to be called up! Waiting times can vary from 15 to 45 minutes! Once inside simply, take your seat and proceed to choose your sushi as it rolls pass on the conveyor belt! For even fresher sushi, you can call out to one of the 6 sushi chefs standing in the inner circle of the conveyor belt and order what you want. Simply shout out ‘Sumimasen!’ (soo-mee-ma-sen) and then call out the type of sushi that your taste-buds desire.
There are plenty of types of sushi to choose from! The rarer, and better the cut of the fish, the higher the cost. The price system is designated to the color of the plate. Beer, and sake is also on the menu. The plate system is as follows, 2 pieces of sushi per plate:
| Blue plate | ¥140 |
| Yellow plate | ¥194 |
| Pink plate | ¥248 |
| Green plate | ¥291 |
| Red plate | ¥345 |
| Fireworks plate | ¥453 |
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 - ¥3500 |
| Opening Hours | 11am - 11pm |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-206-9222 Tony Roma's Menu |
| Notes | No WiFi Right across from Clock Tower |
| Location | 〒060-0001 Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, 中央区北1条西3丁目3番地 札幌MNビル1F |
Tony Roma’s is a world wide chain that specializes in ribs, steaks and burgers with their signature BBQ sauce. Tony Roma’s history goes back over 40 years and its chain reaches over 30 countries, but only recently has it reached the shores of Hokkaido. Their most popular item is their ribs but they do offer a range of other meals. There is a special lunch menu, and a bar and all this is located across from one of Sapporo’s most famous landmarks, the Clock Tower. The space is large, with seating for over 100 people, so groups are ok. There is a separate smoking section and a bar area that serves up beers, cocktails, and non-alcohol beverages.
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The layout gives views of the streets and there are some interesting black & white photos lining the walls that give this restaurant a sense of history. The starter menu is varied with quesadillas, hot buffalo wings, shrimp cocktail and potato skins, just to name a few. Of course the ribs are on the main meals, and steaks. Combos are also part of the deal, allowing the customer to test their palate on a couple of delicious items. The plethora of sauces and steak sauces are fantastic. Take your pick of original, bourbon BBQ, peppercorn, blue cheese crust, or teriyaki & wasabi butter sauces! If you’re not in the mood for ribs or steaks, then munch down on a juicy burger served up with coleslaw and fries.
Take your pick of original, bourbon BBQ, peppercorn, blue cheese crust, or teriyaki & wasabi butter sauces! If you’re not in the mood for ribs or steaks, then munch down on a juicy burger served up with coleslaw and fries. And last, but not least Tony Roma’s has seafood on the menu. Feast your eyes on the fried shrimp, cajun scallops & shrimp, salmon grill, or the grilled swordfish steak! After a walk around Odori park, or having a tour of the Sapporo Clock Tower, Tony Roma’s is conveniently located so you can duck in and enjoy a feast!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1200 - ¥2200 |
| Opening Hours | 10:30am - 6pm |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Contact | 0123-21-3750 |
| Notes | Need a car to get here! Japanese speaker needed |
| Location | 〒069-1181 Hokkaido Prefecture, Chitose, Higashioka, ９２０ |
Lots of room!
This BBQ spot is a little hidden paradise for BBQ lovers, and if you have access to a car, its a must! Think of This is an old school place that has its own unique layout that has been around for long time! The set up is simple, 2 long pits down the middle of the room heated with embers. Surrounding these is seating enough for up to 80 people. Its a great spot for small groups. The restaurant is family owned and their English ability is low, and as the menu is ALL in Japanese. The restaurant can get busy during peak times so the staff don’t have time to translate the menu so its strongly advised to have some Japanese ability!
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BBQ goodness
The main item on the menu is chicken, in large cuts. Side dishes of cabbage, rice and pickled vegetables are also available. After ordering your chicken the waitress will place it on a grate over the fire and season it to perfection. The rest is up to you! Cook your piece as it roasts in its own juices, delicious. Though be warned, it does get smokey and your clothes will smell of BBQ after and it can get hot from the embers but its all worth it! And while your eating to your hearts content, you can wash it all down with a bottle of beer that are available in the fridge. They have tea, and water for non drinkers, or for the designated driver.
Outside, there is a small lake so its a nice spot to walk around and stretch your legs after filling up on BBQ’d chicken, beer and vegetables. This place has a really great atmosphere, from the sooted rafter down to the heated pits running the length of the building.There’s something very satisfying about getting back to basics and sharing a meal around a fire like in the old days. Highly recommended!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1100 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 10am - 11pm |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5100 |
| Notes | - |
| Location | 〒060-0005 Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, 北5条西2丁目 JR Tower Located on the 6th floor of Stellar Place above Sapporo Station |
Chicken & Veg
Located in the shopping centre, Stellar Place, Soup Curry Tenma is a good restaurant to refuel after a hard days shopping. Soup Curry is famous in Hokkaido and there are a few restaurants spotted around town. Stellar place is right above Sapporo station so its a very easy place to find. The 6th floor is home to a dozen or so restaurants and this is where Soup Curry Tenma is found! It offers up the usual dishes of chicken and vegetables, seafood, and pork soup curry with rice.
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Unlike other soup curry restaurants, Tenma also offers other varieties of delicious curry. Curries such as the chicken katsu curry (crispy fired chicken in a curry sauce), 3 cheese curry, keema curry, and butter chicken curry are all on the menu. Soup Curry Tenma has a special lunch menu with a drink set. And to fill up the corners, there are a couple of delicious desserts if one is so inclined! So, after a days shopping Tenma Soup Curry offers a great selection of delicious curries. Enjoy!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | 1200 yen - 1500 yen |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 15:00 & 17:30 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | http://samurai-curry.com/ 011-272-3671 |
| Notes | Menu available in English |
| Location | 〒060-0063 Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Minami 3 Jōnishi, 6 Chome, 南3条西6丁目1-3 ティアラ３６ |
Choice selection
Samurai Soup Curry Sakura is the one of best soup curries in Sapporo. There are 4 stores located around Sapporo, and each serves up a delicious soup curry, time and time again. This soup curry chains’ philosophy is to put its focus and appreciation into 5 disciplines; the soup, the rice, the vegetables, the atmosphere, and the customer service. The thing which differs this soup curry restaurant from other soup curries is its extras that can be added which really makes this one the top soup curry restaurants around.
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Fresh vegetables
The menu offers the usual ingredients, chicken, chicken and vegetables, pork, vegetables, and sea food dishes though Samurai Soup Curry has its unique style. Most of the ingredients are Hokkaido grown and are absolutely delicious. What makes Samurai unique is its offers extras to its menu. The chicken can be normal or crispy (a personal favorite), or you can select the special local Shiretoko chicken which is more juicy and succulent. The vegetable dish can be upgraded to a selection of 20 vegetables in season, which are locally produced and adds so much to the flavor.
Chicken & 20 Vegetables
The biggest feature is the option of coconut milk which really adds to the flavor. All these options require and extra 300 yen added to the bill but they’re definitely worth the extra investment!The stores aren’t huge so smaller groups are recommended. As with other soup curry restaurants, be prepared to wait a while especially around dinner time. And “a while” can take anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes. Still, soup curries are awesome, especially having one in a nice warm, cozy restaurant out of the winter chill. Samurai Soup Curry Sakura is one of the best in Sapporo and well worth the visit!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | 1000 - 2000 Yen |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 22:30 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011 211 8554 |
| Notes | English menu available |
| Location | 4-17-1 Minami 3 jo Nishi. Chuo-ku Tanuki Koji Arcade 4 |
A succulent lunch
Love meat? For those of you who do, Beef Impact offers a vast array of beef cuts at reasonable prices. Beef Impact is located in the centre of Sapporo and is in the Tanuki Koji arcade so its easy to find! As the name suggests, Beef Impact specializes in one main ingredient, beef, and lots of it! Beef Impact offers 4 kinds of beef. The Australian ‘Beef Impact’ sirloin cuts which range from 250 grams to a whopping 900 grams. There is the American Angus Beef Steak, which is slightly cheaper at 5 yen a gram.
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Welcome!
Also on the menu is the thick and juicy Australian fillet steak which will cure any meat cravings. Finally, and if you have the cash, there is the famous Japanese Wagyu steak. The Wagyu beef (Wagyu meaning Japanese beef), is a delicious marbled cut and is a must try for steak lovers. All these cuts range generally from 200 grams to 600 grams, and are priced accordingly, on the type of steak you order. And what better to accompany your meal then a nice bottle of wine. Red or white are both on the menu.
Local red & white wines
Still, if you don’t have a big budget you can still enjoy a thick steak that’s on the lunch menu. For 1,000 yen you can get a pretty delicious thick steak which is not common in Japan. Comes with a serving of corn, onions, rice, and miso soup. Garlic slices on top are optional. Choose your degree of succulence from rare to well done and let the chef seer your cut to perfection. And for only an extra 300 yen, the curry bowl side order is highly recommended, with real steak chunks in a delicious curry sauce over a small rice.
Comes with rice & miso
Curries are also an option with 3 or 4 different selections of beef chunks in a curry sauce. Last, and definitely not least is the special menu of two types of Japanese steaks. The first being the marbled Tokachi Saibi Beef Rib Steak. Tokachi is a province in central Hokkaido and the cattle are raised on high vitamin C enriched feed which makes this a prize steak. And, saving the best till last, there is the Japanese Black Beef Fillet. As the name suggests, this comes from the Black Breed which is found in the region of Kobe. Kobe beef is THE prized beef in Japan and is rarely seen in restaurants in other countries. At 7000 yen for 200 grams this is the ultimate in prime steak fillets.
