| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 16:00 Weekdays 10:30 - 17:00 Weekends |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 013-379-3666 |
| Notes | Seafood restaurant, parking, seating 50, seaside views, good for groups |
| Location | The restaurant can be found along route 231 which is a coastal road on the western coast. It's between Ishikari and Mashike on the way to Rumoi. From Sapporo it is about 72 km away and a 1 hour 30 minute drive. 629-2 Hamamasuku Hamamasu, Ishikari, Hokkaido 061-3101 |
Route 231 is a nice coastal road on the western coast of Hokkaido. Along this road there are only a handful of places to stop for lunch. Restaurant Kaiko is a spacious seafood restaurant along this road. The price is very affordable and the restaurant is only a stones throw away from Hamamasu Central Park which leads onto the beach here. Other points of interest near the restaurant is the ruins of the Okajima Cave Prehistoric site. There is plenty of parking here and the restaurant is ideal for families or large groups.
Many of the dishes here are seafood dishes. Anywhere from shrimp, squid, to different kinds of fish and shellfish. These are served with miso, rice and a small side dish. Alternatively, they have curry and rice dishes plus soups and a delicious ramen which warms you up on a cold day. There are set lunch meals here. The menu is only in Japanese and there aren’t many pictures to go with the menu. So an translator application on your phone is your best option if you can’t read the menu. Enjoy!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 03:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-561-3656 |
| Notes | Ramen restaurant, open late, small parking area |
| Location | This ramen restaurant is located to the west of central Sapporo. By public transport, the closest station is the tram stop, Higashihonganji-Mae Station. From here it is a 4 minute walk west. 7 Chome Minami 7 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0807 |
Ramen Gojogen is a nice little ramen store in the western suburbs of Sapporo. This ramen store sells a variety of ramen dishes plus they also sell delicious rice balls that go well with any dish. The rice balls are big and are served with pickled vegetables. They are also packed with flavor. When it comes to the ramen, there are about half a dozen different ramen dishes. Naturally they have the basic salt, miso, and soy sauce based soups. Gojogen also have their own dishes unique to this store.
They have a spicy ramen dish that adds a punch to the flavor and is suited for those who like the burn. There is also a ‘Tsubame Sanjo Ramen’. This bowl is served with thick noodles and topped with bean sprouts, onions, and iwanori seaweed. Another popular ramen bowl is the garlic and soy sauce bowl. To get to the ramen shop, you can simply take the local tram line and get off at Higashihonganji-Mae Station. For those driving they have a small parking area to use.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥3000 - ¥5000 ¥4300 - ¥5300 course |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 00:00 18:00 - 01:00 Friday & Saturday |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-215-1686 https://eltope-sapporo.owst.jp/ |
| Notes | Mexican restaurant, seating 27, smoking, English menu available, Wifi available, party plan, credit card accepted, no parking |
| Location | Located near Tanuki Koji 7th block, 2nd floor of M's Building. The restaurant is a 5 minute walk from Odori subway station. 〒060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Jonishi, 7 Chome, M's Building 2F |
This is a great Mexican restaurant in central Sapporo. The food here although in small servings is full of flavor and spices. The tequila here is absolutely fantastic. There are many authentic Mexican tequilas to choose from such as Los Azuleios, Don Jurio, or Herradura. They also have a tequila made in Japan, ‘Cascahuin’, which is worth a try. The price ranges from ¥700 to ¥1500 per glass. For those who enjoy their tequila, then El Tope is definitely a must visit while in Sapporo.
There are also around a dozen Mexican and Peruvian beers that can be drunk here. Of course, there is Corona but why not broaden your horizons and try some of the others such as ‘Di of the Dead’, or ‘Sol’. The food here is equally good. They have all for your favorites such as nachos, quesadillas, chile con carne, plus many more. These dishes have their own unique twist to them from El Tope. For parties, there is appropriate is seating fro groups (reservation required), and they have set courses including booze to order. El Tope is one of the best Mexican restaurants around Sapporo!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 14:30 17:00 - 22:30 Susukino 11:30 - 15:00 17:00 - 21:00 Sapporo |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-530-0965 Susukino 011-223-6865 Sapporo http://www.salvatore.jp/restaurant/sapporo/menu/ |
| Notes | Italian restaurant, buffet style, no smoking, bar area, no parking, party plan, card accepted |
| Location / Getting There | There are 2 locations in Sapporo. One in Susukino, along Tsukisamu-dori on the 1st floor. It is a 1 minute walk from Susukino subway station. 〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 1 Chome-2-2-1 Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sapporo Susukino 1st floor The 2nd location is right by Sapporo station. It is accessed via Paseo and the restaurant is under the bridge next to Yodobashi camera. It is just a 1 minute walk from Sapporo station. Head through Daimaru or Paseo West dining and continue under the bridge. 〒060-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kita Ward, Kita 6 Jonishi, 5 Chome-1-address 1F Satsueki Bridge |
Salvatore Cuomo is a famous celebrity chef in Japan. He was born in Naples, Italy in 1972 to an Italian father and a Japanese mother. He has been credited with catapulting Neapolitan pizza to fame in Japan. Another claim to fame is the large wood fire pizza oven that is a prominent feature in the restaurants. Today he operates and supervises more than 77 Pizza Salvatore restaurants throughout the country. There are two of these in Hokkaido and they are both in Sapporo. One being right near Sapporo Station and next to Yodobashi Camera. The other is in the Susukino district.
At the Salvatore Cuomo restaurants they have, obviously, a large selection of pizzas. These are cooked in the iconic wood fire oven. There is also a buffet style course that gives diners a selection of pizzas, pastas and salads to choose from. The other option is to choose just a set meal. This comes with a salad and drink. At these restaurants they have party plans. These range from ¥2500 to ¥4500 per person and include an all you can drink plan plus a variety of dishes. These restaurants were hugely popular when they first opened and continue to be a good spot to get some lunch or dinner.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 20:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-272-0210 |
| Notes | Curry restaurant, seating 25, no parking, no smoking, self order, |
| Location / Getting There | Spice monster is located near Odori park, and is right by the Sapporo Prince Hotel and the city hall. The closest subway station is Nishi 11 chome subway station on the Tozai line (orange line). It is a 1 minute walk south from exit 1. 〒060-0061 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 1 Jonishi, 11 Chome－327-17 Marugo Toa Building 2nd floor |
Spice Monster is a cheap and easy curry restaurant. It is in one of the main districts of Sapporo amid the hustle and bustle. Being on the corner it overlooks one of the key streets in Sapporo. It is right by the Prince Sapporo Hotel, the Sapporo central ward city hall, and it is a one minute walk from Odori Park. This restaurant is a simnple curry shop. The ordering system is on a self service basis. There is a large ordering machine right by the entrance after coming up the stairs.
Simply click the button on the ordering machine of your desired meal and take the printed ticket to the staff behind the counter. They have a choice of pork, chicken, beef, and vegetables. This is placed on a bed of steaming rice and then covered in a spicy gravy sauce. You can add certain toppings to your meal. All the tables and counter seating comes with a jug of water and pickles to add to your dish. You can order different sizes of rice as well as spice level. There are some nice window seats as well to enjoy the street views.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 080-4364-1736 080-4345-7802 |
| Notes | Octopus and high ball bar, seating 15, outside seating in summer, take out available |
| Location | There are two locations in Sapporo. Both are in the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade. The first is on the 2nd bock and the other are on the 4th block. Both are in a short walking distance from Odori and Susukino subway stations. 〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jonishi, 4 Chome-1-3 Sapporo Nanairo 1st floor 〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jonishi, 2 Chome−2 金市舘ビル １Ｆ |
Tako Highball comprises of two very popular dining experiences in Japan. The first is the delicious takoyaki dish. Takoyaki is a ball shaped dish made from batter and filled with minced or diced octopus, tempura, ginger, and green onion. These dishes are served with highballs. A highball is a hugely popular drink in Hokkaido. It is whiskey and soda served on ice in a large pint glass. So, hence the name Tako Highball, this is a great restaurant to find both. The takoyaki dishes are so delicious here!
The Takoyaki Balls are made right in front of you and they are really delicious! They come with different toppings and come in servings of six or twelve. The toppings include salmon roe, cheese, mayonnaise just to name a few. These dishes a fantastic but give them time to cool down as they are piping hot when served! The octopus balls go well with the highballs served here. Highballs are very refreshing and are a perfect summertime drink. During the warmer months there is outside seating in the Tanuki Koji arcade. Definitely a top spot so enjoy a drink and octopus dishes!