Daimaru Department store is a large shopping centre connected to Stellar Place and Sapporo station. The supermarket here is on the basement one floor and it is here you can find many Japanese food goods and souvenirs. Half the area is your typical supermarket in Japan selling meat products, dairy, fresh fish, liquor, and fruits and vegetables. Though, what makes this supermarket different from your usual run of the mill supermarkets is that has a bit more range, including some hard to find items, and higher quality produce. These higher quality items come with a price and you will find this supermarket more expensive than most. Here, is particularly handy if you are hosting or attending a dinner party and can produce some lovely food dishes. Also on this floor they sell Hokkaido based food souvenirs and many items that can only be found in Hokkaido. This floor also has an abundance in confectionary stores. If you have a sweet tooth, then definitely drop in. Parking is available at this department store but if you are using public transport, then its an easy quick walk from either the train station or the subway station.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 21:00 Shin-Sapporo Sunpiazza 09:00 - 23:00 Shiroi-shi 09:00 - 20:00 Otaru station 10:00 - 22:00 Obihiro 10:00 - 21:30 Kushiro |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://www.burgerking.co.jp/home |
| Notes | Fast food store, parking, card accepted |
| Location | There are 6 locations in Hokkaido. 2 in Sapporo, 1 at Otaru train station. 1 in Kushiro, 1 in Aeon Mall in Asahikawa, and 1 in Obihiro. Check the maps in the article. |
Burger King not a super well known fast food chain in Japan but it is spreading. This chain serves as a guilty pleasure for those expats living in Hokkaido, or maybe as a rare escape from Japanese food for those traveling from abroad. There are only six Burger King stores currently in Hokkaido as of 2025, so finding one is a little rare. The easiest Burger King to find is in Otaru as it is at the very exit from the station. The others are a little out of the way and require a car to get there. Burger King first arrived in Japan in 1993 and has continued to spread across the country. The menu keeps the same with the brand being the home of the ‘Whopper’ and you can find your favorite items on the menu. All these stores have parking, and a couple of them have drive through. Most meals are around the ¥1000 mark so if you are looking for a quick bite and want something that reminds you of home, Burger King is a good fast food option.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | Around ¥200 - ¥400 per dish ¥500 per alcoholic drink |
| Opening Hours | 17:00 - 23:00 17:00 - 00:00 Saturdays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-2002-141 |
| Notes | Izakaya, all you can drink option, fried foods, seating 60, table and counter seating, card accepted |
| Location | This izakaya is located right near Susukino. It is just a 2 minute walk from the station. Around the corner from the MacDonalds 〒060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Jonishi, 4 Chome-9-2 Kamiya Building 2F |
This is a very unique izakaya in the center of Sapporo. What sets this place apart from anywhere else is not only the decor but the menu. Upon entering, you will see a huge array of toys, posters, and other memorabilia from the 1950`s. It’s a great look and what sets it all off is the lighting and the music. Music from that era also adds to the experience. Once inside you can choose counter seating or table seating. Tables cater to about four people. The menu. The menu is written only in Japanese and covers three or four huge pages. The food here is pretty basic and consists mainly of fried dishes. They have oden, grilled meats, and other finger food on sticks. A couple of unique dishes that you could try are the frog legs or the sparrow eggs. Not for the faint hearted. The food here is pretty cheap as well as the drinks. There is an all you can drink option for 90 minutes. Individual drinks such as beer and highballs (which are the main two items), are only about ¥500 per drink. This is a definitely a must see while in Sapporo!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | Restaurant ¥5000 - ¥10,000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 15:00 17:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-2711-115 |
| Notes | Izakaya, seafood, cocktails, wine, views of Odori Park, reservation recommended, no smoking, no parking, card accepted |
| Location | Aburiya is right in the centre of town above Odori subway station. It's on the 3rd floor above Hokuyo Bank. Access is via underground, at Hokuyo Bank take the escalator to the 3rd floor. 4F Odori Bissé, Odori Nishi 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042 |
This is a great Izakaya which has fantastic views overlooking Odori Park. If you do want the perfect window seat, then it’s best to make a reservation prior. Aburiya is located in the Hokuyo Bank building on the 4th floor. This izakaya excels in seafood plus they also have meat dishes as well such as succulent lamb chops. There are a variety of sushi dishes and sashimi dishes, salads, fish, steaks and much much more. You can order all these dishes individually and for such a nice izakaya in such a prime position, the prices are really reasonable. The staff are friendly and it’s a great dining experience. Highly recommended especially during the Snow Festival! For drinks, they have some great sake here and wine that compliments the food very well. This is an absolutely fantastic spot for views and local cuisine. Enjoy!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥3000 - ¥5000 including drinks and food |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 03:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 011-563-6115 r.gnavi.co.jp |
| Notes | Late night bar, seating 18, bar, izakaya |
| Location | The bar is located on one of the small alleyways off Shinjuku Road. It's a 5 minute walk south west from Susukino subway station. South 6 West 6. 4 Chome-11-6 Minami 6 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0806 |
This is a small izakaya that can be found in one of the backstreets of Susukino, Sapporo. This izakaya is made up of two floors. The ground floor has counter seating facing the small kitchen here. The second floor is a little more spacious. The ground floor is a little cramped so this bar is better for small groups of up to four, or couples. A few things to note, the menu here is only in Japanese and the staff have minimal English ability so it’s better to have some Japanese knowledge. It is generally a late night bar and is open until 3:00am. They have beer and cocktail plus Japanese sake here. Food wise, they have a huge amount of different dishes wish is impressive seeing the size of the small kitchen. They have oysters, meats, fish, a signature omelette dish plus salads. There is a party plan available here as well! This is a great little izakaya with great food and drink.
The owner of Co-Ezo has been in Susukino for a long time. They have an all you can drink option here as well.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 8:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://www.ueshima-coffee-ten.jp/menu/ |
| Notes | Coffee store, no smoking, lunch available, counter and table seating, power consents available, card available, no parking, not suitable fro large groups |
| Location | This coffee shop is located in Apia at Sapporo station. It is on the basement floor and can be found between Sapporo station and Sapporo subway station and is along the main walkway between them. Japan, 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 3 Chome, Sapporo APIA |
This is a convenient coffee shop along the main walkway that runs between Sapporo Station and Sapporo subway station. It is usually quite busy and can be difficult to find seating for more than three people. Once inside, though, you can enjoy a large selection of coffees, teas and soft drinks. The coffees include some delicious caramel and chocolate mixers. Drinks here are about the ¥800 mark. Ueshima Coffee also includes sets that include a food dish as they do also serve food here. The food here includes sandwiches, pastas and desserts. The sandwiches here aren’t bad. The BLT with egg is quite good. These sets are just over the ¥1200 mark but make for a nice quick lunch. This cafe being in the busy location that its in is one of only a couple of coffee shops in the area make it a busy spot but a good spot to take a rest while shopping or as a place to wait for your train.
There is small counter seating here and most of the small tables here only cater for two or three people at the most. For those looking for a power outlet to charge the phone or to plug in a laptop and do some work, there are a few of these spotted around the place. Enjoy!