| 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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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.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | Around ¥1000 (including drink + fries) |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 – 22:00 (last orders at 21:30) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | jvburger.com +81 11-281-1355 |
| Notes | English menus provided. Staff have limited English ability |
| Location / Getting There | Sapporo. North 23 West 3. 2-51 Kopubiru 1F 3 Chome-2-51 Kita 23 Jōnishi, Kita-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 001-0023, Japan Sapporo. North 1 West 8. Hashiba Building 1F Japan, 〒060-0001 Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Kita 1 Jōnishi, 8 Chome. |
For some of the best burgers in Sapporo, Jacksonville Burgers are definitely the burgers of choice. The owner of the 3 store chain around Sapporo is from Japan. He once lived in Jacksonville, Florida, America (hence the name) and on coming back to Sapporo, he brought with him a recipe for success in the form of his delicious burgers. Jacksonville burger restaurants are not large, seating up to about 20 people. The interior is decked out typically in Americana and other hamburger paraphernalia. The smell of sizzling paddies soon hits you from the open kitchen as you enter.
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The tables seat up to 2 or 4 people and all are suitably furnished with mustard and ketchup to smother your fries and hamburger with. The menu has a mouthwatering array of hamburgers. Cheeseburgers, avocado bacon burgers, teriyaki burgers, Hawaiian, chicken, and Mexican salsa burgers are just some of the burgers on offer. Kids can get a special combo and extra toppings can be added for an extra ¥200. Side orders include buffalo wings, fries and coleslaws. Sets come with fries and a drink. Standard juices, colas are on the menu but if you’re looking for something stronger with your burger you cant go past a nice beer. Wine and spirits are also available. The servings are the perfect size too, so you don’t feel too bloated. So, if you’re living here in Sapporo or on holiday and want a change from the Japanese dishes and to divulge into a juicy burger then the Jacksonville burgers are highly recommended.
Taj Mahal is a chain of fine-dining Indian restaurants that can be found throughout Hokkaido, with restaurants in Sapporo, Niseko and Kutchan. Established in 1982, the Taj Mahal restaurants are run by local Indians and they offer guests an authentic taste of India through their variety of halal curries and meats. There are 3 locations throughout Hokkaido and offer a great selection of Indian curries that will please any customer’s taste buds!
Sapporo Taj Mahal
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | Lunch menu – around 1000 yen. Dinner menu – around 1400 yen |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 – 21:30 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-207-0765 |
| Notes | English speaking staff. English menu available. |
| Location / Getting There | North 2, East 4 Level B1. 3 Jyo-Kan Building. Factory |
The butter chicken
The Taj Mahal at the factory shopping centre is decked out in Indian tapestries and has a great feel to it. The staff are very friendly and offer a great service. The menu has what you would typically expect from an Indian restaurant. Lamb, chicken, vegetable, and seafood curries. Lunch menus come in sets with a drink and delicious naan bread or rice. Soft drinks, juices, beer (including 2 Indian beers), and wines are all on the menu, though you cant go past the delicious lassi’s. So, if you are at the factory shopping centre for some shopping, to take in a movie, or just some window shopping , Taj Mahal is a good choice for a taste of India.
Niseko Taj Mahal
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | Lunch menu – around 1000 yen. Dinner menu – around 1400 yen |
| Opening Hours | Tuesday - Sunday 11:30 - 21:00 Monday 17:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0136-55-8699 |
| Notes | English speaking staff. English menu available. |
| Location / Getting There | 429-45 Aza Niseko, Niseko, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido. |
Delicious!
Taj Mahal, Niseko Annapurni serves up delicious meals in pure Indian style. The menu is the same as with the Sapporo restaurant. Set meals with naan, and a drink. Lamb, chicken, vegetable curries are available. The tandoori chicken is fantastic here! The Niseko branch restaurant has an open kitchen, so you can see the chefs working their magic. There is a stone kiln where the naan bread is made. During the winter, whats better than a nice spicy curry after a day of skiing!
A small but delicious place to have lunch
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | 1000 – 2000 yen |
| Opening Hours | Lunch 11:00 – 17:00 Dinner 17:00 – 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Foreign Language Ability: Limited. English menu provided |
| Location / Getting There | South 3 West 3 PARCO Building 8th floor |
This cosy eatery is located on the 8th Floor of Sapporo PARCO. The staff are polite and very friendly and speak limited English but they will provide an English Menu upon request. The menu includes a vegetable curry, vegetables with chicken, vegetables and pork, mushroom curry, and a seafood curry. The spiciness ranges from one to five. Two being mild, and a safe choice with a slight kick. Assorted vegetables and the selection of meat are in small pieces, and fried before being added to the soup curry in a bowl. Each dish comes with rice and is available in small, medium or large portions.
This soup curry restaurant also has an omelette with rice on the menu, and also a dry curry dish. The lunch time menu offers a set menu that comes with a drink, whether it be orange juice, coffee or tea. The drink can come with or after the meal. This soup curry shop is conveniently in the middle of town in the PARCO shopping building. Located on the 8th floor in the eatery section, there are a dozen or so other restaurants to choose from, but the soup curry restaurant is always a solid choice. Perfect after a days shopping around central ward. This is a non smoking establishment.
8th floor restaurants
Irashaimase!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | 2000 Yen |
| Opening Hours | Open 7 days a week: Monday – Thursday: 5:30pm – 1am (Food and Drink last order: 12:30am) Friday, Saturday, Days preceding a holiday: 5:30pm – 2am (Food and Drink last order: 2am) Sunday: 5:30 – midnight (Food and Drink L.O. 11:30pm) 定休日 月-木、祝日: 17:30-翌1:00 （料理L.O. 翌0:30 ドリンクL.O. 翌0:30） 金、土、祝前日: 17:30-翌2:30 （料理L.O. 翌2:00 ドリンクL.O. 翌2:00） 日: 17:30-翌0:00 （料理L.O. 23:30 ドリンクL.O. 23:30） 17:30～翌1:00迄 |
| Closed | December 31 – January 3 |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | ￥300 charge for otooshi (お通し), a small dish of food / seating charge Capacity: 50 |
| Location / Getting There | Sapporo, Chuo-ku, South 6 Jyo, West 3 Choume Daiichi Susukino Building 3rd floor. 北海道札幌市中央区南６条西３第1すすきのビル3F |
Japan is an expensive country. But like all expensive countries, there are opportunities to enjoy the local fare on the cheap. One such chance to fill your belly is by having a meal at HANAYAGI, a small izakaya (traditional Japanese restaurant) located in the southeastern corner of Susukino.
Proudly serving Yebisu beer!
HANAYAGI has everything you’d expect a bare bones izakaya to have: something from the pickle jar, the deep fryer, the grill, the fish cooler and the fry pan. And a really, really cheap all-you-can-drink menu (nomihoudai/ 飲み放題). Enter through a corner door and you’ll be greeted by the chef busy doing what he does best. Shed your shoes and choose from one of the low tables situated on the hardwood floors. HANAYAGI only employs one other staff, so get your order in quickly. By 8pm the restaurant fills for a frenetic few hours with hungry 20 somethings. The drink menu is pretty standard: Yebisu beer on tap, bottled Heartland and a handful of premixed cocktails. As for food, consider your eating needs covered. With a wide variety of items listed on both the menu and on the walls, you’re guaranteed to find something to satisfy your hunger…providing you can read Japanese!
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Besides the chef, HANAYAGI only employs one other staff, so get your order in quickly. By 8pm the restaurant fills for a frenetic few hours with hungry 20 somethings. The drink menu is pretty standard: Yebisu beer on tap, bottled Heartland and a handful of premixed cocktails. As for food, consider your eating needs covered. With a wide variety of items listed on both the menu and on the walls, you’re guaranteed to find something to satisfy your hunger…providing you can read Japanese!
Just ask, and the staff will do their best to accommodate your illiteracy.
HANAYAGI is perfect for a busy night. You can be in and out in an hour, satisfied with a belly full of great local cooking. Or if you’re agenda is on the boozy end of the spectrum, consider this your best deal to prime the motor cheaply (think 2 hours of all the beer you can drink for under $10…). For the price, this place has it all: good food, good vibes and good value all in one place. Just remember to give your compliments to the chef directly – he’s a salt of the earth Sapporite, happy to serve the people.
Local youngsters readying for a big night out.
Grilled chicken breast with sinus-melting wasabi.
Fried oysters and mayonaise – heart attacks never tasted so good!
Grab a seat at the counter if the tables are taken.
は – HA, な – NA, や – YA, ぎ – GI = HANAYAGI in Japanese:
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | 1100 – 1500 yen |
| Opening Hours | Lunch 11:30 – 15:30 Dinner 17:30 – 23:30 (last order 23:00) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | This soup curry is amazingly popular. Peek times may require up to 1 hour wait to be seated. |
| Location / Getting There | South 3 West 2 |
Nice design
Hokkaido is famous for its food, especially its seafood and ramen (Chinese noodles) AND its soup curries which originated in Hokkaido. Soup curry, as the name mentions, is a delicious bowl of a spicy soupy broth with a mix of vegetables and a selection of either chicken, pork, or vegetables. It also comes with a side dish of steamy rich. Soup curry is popular in Hokkaido and though many have their own favourite soup curry restaurant everyone can agree there is nothing like a good soup curry, especially on a chilly winter evening.
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English menu
GARAKU Soup Curry is one of many soup curries around Sapporo and is located, conveniently, in the middle of Sapporo. The delicious soup curry aroma hits you as soon as you assail the narrow stairs that leads down to GARAKU. It offers the standard, chicken, pork, mushroom, vegetable, and cheese with bacon and tomato dishes. GARAKU can claim to offer the highest spice levels in Sapporo which ranges from 1 – 5 for the normal diner, 6 – 19 for those who like the heat, and 20 – 40 for those who enjoy the pain! There is a menu in English but the spice level only goes up to 5 on this so be aware that you CAN order up to 40 if so desired. Also offered on the menu is a selection of spirits, beer and lassis, plus fried chicken. At the register, soup curry sets are available for around 500 yen a box, so its possible to take the experience home!
Fried chicken
The head chef at GARAKU is well renowned for his culinary skills and this is a popular place so be warned, be prepared to wait!! The restaurant is not a huge place and seats up to around 50. Depending on the times and days, around 6pm you can expect to find a table almost straight away. Around 7pm however, especially on the weekends, don’t be surprised to see a line of people flowing out and up the stairwell. The wait can be from anywhere from 30 minutes to 50 minutes but if you don’t mind the wait, the fine feast at the end is well worth it!
