| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-272-2941 sumibiizakaya-en.com |
| Notes | Japanese tavern, all you can drink plan available |
| Location / Getting There | Located on the floor of the Ikeuchi building. 5 minute walk from Odori subway station <〒060-0061 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 1 Jonishi, 2 Chome−9-1 ＩＫＥＵＣＨＩＺＯＮＥ ８F |
There are two restaurants located on the top floor of Ikeuchi Zone. Both of these are owned by the Shinwa Holdings group. Sumibi Izakaya En is one of the two izakayas to be found here, the other being the Gotoken Hakodate restaurant. Sumibi Izakaya En translates to the ‘charcoal fire tavern’ in English. It is here you can find decent beer, plus good food. Sumibi Izakaya specializes in skewered meatballs and other grilled meats. The meatballs are handmade and kneaded with eight kind of spices. They also have an assortment of other dishes including seafood and salads.
The zangi here (fried chicken), is aged by letting it sit for 48 hours in a special sauce that combines 11 kinds of spices. the salt used is ‘Setouchi Ako salt’. Setouchi being known for its large salt fields. At Sumibi Izakaya En, as with all izakayas, you simply order lots of small dishes and share them around whilst enjoying the local beer. This izakaya has party plans that range from ¥4500 per person to ¥2500. The most expensive including delicious snow crab! You can find beer here plus a variety of bottled sake. They have an all you can drink option if you are looking to have a big night.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 15:00 lunch 17:00 - 21:00 dinner |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0136-23-3166 http://markiecurry-niseko-kutchan.mystrikingly.com/ |
| Notes | Soup curry restaurant, seating 20, no smoking, delivery available, parking for 2 cars, English menu available, vegan option available |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Kutchan along the main road that runs through Kutchan. It's a 10 minute walk from Kutchan train station. 〒044-0053 Hokkaido, Abuta District, Kutchan, Kita 3 Jonishi, 1 Chome−13−6 |
This soup curry restaurant can be found in central Kutchan which is by the Niseko skiing resorts. Kutchan is a country town and it is here, Markie Curry gets its fresh ingredients. The vegetables that go into their curries are supplied by local farmers plus Markie Curry has its own farm to grow fresh vegetables. This makes up the back bone of soup curries. Markie Curry also has its own secret spice recipe making for a delicious curry. There is seating for twenty, plus you can order ahead and they provide a delivery service which is a bonus (especially for cold winter months!).
The menu (also in English) is easy to follow. First, choose your meal from eight different soup curries. Second, choose your soup flavor. Markie Curry has a prawn base, coconut base, original base, and vegan base soup! Third, choose your spice level which ranges from zero to fifteen. There are kids meals here to by the way, that aren’t spicy for the little ones. Fourth, choose your rice size. Lastly, choose any extra toppings you would like. These topping range from an extra ¥100 to ¥300. For drinks they have lassies, coffees, juices, and beer. Too easy. Enjoy!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000- ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | Odori location 11:00-23:00 / 11:00-0:00 weekends Yamanote location 11:00-22:00 / 11:00-21:00 Sundays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-221-0842 Odori 011-788-6677 Yamanote https://jimmy-brown.com/ |
| Notes | Coffee shop & dining, no parking at Odori, parking for 12 at Yamanote, smoking allowed, party plan available, seating 40, Japanese menu only, cards not accepted |
| Location / Getting There | Central Sapporo. Located directly across from the Odori tram station or a 1 minute walk from Odori subway station 〒060-0061 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, No. 26 Big Building 1 15 4 Minami Ichijo Nishi Chuo West Sapporo, in Yamanote. It's a 28 minute walk from Kotoni station or Hokkaido Shrine, or a 18 minute drive from Sapporo station 11-27, Yamanote 2-12-chome, Nishi-ku, Nishi-ku, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 063-0002 |
There are two Jimmy Brown Cafe & Dining restaurants in the city of Sapporo. One being in central Sapporo, the other out on the western side of the city up in the mountains. The menu here has a few food items, including some pastas and some curry and rice dishes including a butter chicken curry and a chorizo curry (pictured below). Some of the meat items on the menu aren’t available on the day. The food menu has a set option that comes with a drink for an extra ¥200, and a side dish for an extra ¥300.
For those who are looking to celebrate with a group of friends, Jimmy Browns has a party plan available. The plan has seven dishes plus an all you can drink plan that goes for two hours. The all you can drink plan inly includes beer. There are three different courses to choose from, and the price ranges from around ¥2500 to ¥4500. One of these courses includes a caricature cake. These establishments are smoking establishments, so it can get quite smokey in some areas of the restaurant. These restaurants also have coffees and teas plus a small dessert menu.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000- ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 15:00 - 0:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-222-5557 |
| Notes | Late night izakaya, casual, seating 30 |
| Location / Getting There | Across from Odori park, 2 minute walk from Odori subway station. 3 minute walk from Sapporo TV Tower 060-0042 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Odorinishi, 2 Chome, Ceramics Building 1F |
Kaitakuya Tavern is one of those cool, old school Japanese izakayas that has rustic charm. It is located in the heart of Sapporo with its windows facing the popular Odori Park. It is an easy spot to access, and is a good izakaya to stop in and grab a beer. The food that comes on the menu is your basic izakaya food. Simple is best! Kaitakuya has some great kushiyaki on the menu. Kushiyaki being grilled meat or vegetables on a bamboo skewer. Whether it be pork, beef, chicken or vegetables. Goes well with any beer.
Of the many side dishes, the menu also has seafood on its plates. The lightly fried shrimp is especially good. The beer is on tap, and it flows whether on a summer day, with the open doors, or during a cozy winter. Other drinks include spirits such as whiskey, sake, or wine. There is a ‘nomihodai’ option (all you can drink). This option applies to beer and cocktails. If you really want to experience a Japanese style izakaya, Kaitakuya Tavern is a nice option. It is also near many of the sightseeing spots of Sapporo, so drop in for a drink!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000- ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 6:30 - 10:00 15:00 - 0:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-206-1566 |
| Notes | Bar, breakfast, late night food, outdoor seating, seating 40 |
| Location / Getting There | This pub, is located in Susukino. It is just off the main street that runs through the center of Susukino. 5 minute walk from Susukino subway station. It building is bright blue so not hard to miss! 064-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 6jo 3 Chome-1-11 Centurion Hotel Sapporo 1st floor |
Marman is a unique Irish bar that can be found in central Susukino, which is the entertainment district of Sapporo. Marman serves not only as a bar, but also as a restaurant that operates as a place to get not only dinner, but breakfast! The interior is nicely decked out with TV’s for sports lovers. There is plenty of seating, with couches and bar seating. The bar is connected to the first floor of the Centurion Hotel Sapporo. Because of this, breakfast is served at the bar for hungry guests. It’s also a good spot to get a drink from their extensive menu.
As you can expect, Marman has a nice Guinness on tap plus the more local beers. Their whiskey menu sports a selection of whiskeys from Scotland, Islay and Ireland. These whiskeys go for around ¥1000 a glass and include a twelve year Macallan, Glenlivet, Johnny Walker blue, a ten year old Laphroaig, and a Connemara single malt to name a few. There are also nice whiskeys from Japan, Canada and the U.S. Soft drinks and cognac are also available. If you are looking for some hearty pub meals, Marman has burgers, steaks, pastas, fish & chips and stews, to please any hungry customer!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 14:00 Lunch 15:00 - 23:30 Dinner (last order 23:00) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Italian restaurant, seating 8, no parking, small restaurant, Japanese menu only (with pictures) |
| Location / Getting There | This restaurant is located in Sapporo. It is in the Tanukijoji shopping arcade. Part of Hug dining area. 5 minute walk from Odori subway or Susukino subway stations Hokkaido Sapporo Chuo-ku Minami 2-Jo-5 Sapporo Plaza 2.5 Building 1F HUG Eat |
If you are looking for some delicious Italian food while in Sapporo, check out Rusu Mare. It is a tiny small restaurant located as part of the Hug Dining area which consists of eleven other restaurants. Hug Dining can be found in the Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade on block five. The chef and owner really knows his stuff and not only is he a good cook, he is a friendly one as well! You can get some great dishes for lunch or dinner. The carbonara is especially good! Indulge your taste buds and select one of the many pasta dishes that are on the menu.
What would an Italian restaurant be without pizza? Ruru Mare has a couple of great pizzas and for under ¥1000 you really get your moneys worth. They also have entrees including salads as well. There are special lunch time sets which are a good bargain that come with a soup and a salad or can also get a coffee with your meal. The drink menu includes wines, beers, and soft drinks. Ruru Mare can be found at the back of the Hug Dining and is a great option for a nice meal.
