Sapporo Yakitome Terrace

DatesOctober 27 - November 5
Opening times12:00-20:00 weekdays
10:00-20:00 Saturdays
10:00-18:00 Sundays
Contacthttps://sapporo-yakiimoterrace.com/
Location /
Getting There
The festival is held in Nakajima Park and is right near the park entrance in Sapporo. Simply take the subway to Nakajima Koen subway station. Alternatively, you can simply walk to the park if you are staying in Sapporo.
1 Nakajimakoen, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0931

This is a new brand new festival that started in 2023. The festival is focused on the humble sweet potato, and runs for a week from the end of October to the beginning of November in Nakajima Park. The park at this time of year is particularly beautiful with the autumn leaves. It does get chilly around this time of year. What’s better than a crispy, piping hot potato with a soft center to warm up. There is also hot coffee or a glass of wine to be had. A great pairing. There is a surprisingly large variety of sweet potatos that can be found here. You are looking anywhere from ¥500 to ¥1000 per potato.  

 

Some of the varieties include the ‘Sweet White Potato’ which has a white center or the ‘Musume Beni Potato’ which has an orange center. The white potato is from Kagoshima and has distinct sweetness. Other types of potato are from around Hokkaido. You can find sweet potatoes that have been fried and sprinkled with caramel sugar. Other types have been peeled and fried. There are many to choose from, though be warned, the lines are long especially for the more uncommon sweet potatoes. And of course, they have desserts as well as savory. Sweet Potato Pudding,  Sweet Potato Cream Puff’ and a Sweet Potato Parfait can all be enjoyed here. There are tents and seating to sit and eat here, plus of it gets too busy, you can wander through the park and find a nice spot!

 

 

Geico

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥3000 - ¥5000
¥2000 all you can drink
Opening Hours17:00 - 00:00
12:00 - 00:00 weekends
Closed-
Contact011-2310-880
NotesRestaurant, seating 70, smoking allowed (no partition), no wifi, all you drink option, party plan available, no parking (paid parking next door),
LocationThis izakaya is located in Susukino, Sapporo. It is along the main road passing across Susukino, route 36. It is located on the basement floor with easy access from street level. Just a 2 minute walk west from Susukino subway station.
〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 4 Chome, Suzuran Building B1F

This restaurant is located under the large Ferris wheel in central Sapporo in the building Norubesa. It is on the ground and has a nice ambient atmosphere on the inside plus a nice seating area on the outside in the non winter months. This place is especially good for large parties as there are some large tables near the windows. It is also a popular spot for dates and romantic dinners as each table is candle lit. There is smoking on the main floor which may make non smokers uncomfortable. The food here is beautifully presented and there are some unique dishes that you don’t usually find elsewhere. For example they have lamb cutlets, roast beef and seasonal salads. They also offer set meals ranging from ¥4000 – ¥6000.

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The taste of the dishes, although good, is outdone by the presentation and doesn’t really compete. The servings are not big and you are looking at around ¥1000 a dish. The cocktail menu here is extensive and well presented. There is also a good wine selection and again, the wine servings are a little small. As mentioned, there are dinner and party plans that can be ordered if you don’t want to pay per dish. It’s best to reserve a table a few days prior so as to secure a spot. There is also an all you can drink option. 

Yakiniku Jingisukan Tavern Lemon

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥4000
Opening Hours18:00 - 03:00
17:00 - 05:00 Friday & Saturday
Closed-
Contact011-206-0162
NotesMutton grill restaurant, all you can drink option, lemon sour cocktails, outside seating, need phone to order, credit card, no parking, group seating, reservation required
LocationThis open grill & bar is found in central Susukino, the bar is only a 3 minute walk from Susukino station. It is easily accessed and easily recognizable with its outside seating.
〒064-0805 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome-5-4 City Cabin Susukino 1F

This is a popular ‘jingisukan’ restaurant in central Susukino, Sapporo. Jingisukan is mutton that is cooked on an open grill by the customers. You can find an assortment of meats, plus vegetables to cook as desired. What makes this place unique is included in the name of the restaurant, and that is the lemon sour drinks that are served. The lemon sour cocktails can be ordered through a ‘nomihodai’ (all you can drink) option. Nearly everyone goes for this option as it is unbelievably cheap at ¥600 per person for 90 minutes! Each table is set up with its own keg on tap that can be poured by the revelers. 

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There are different kinds of ‘all you can drink’ options. These include the cheapest lemon sour, or a strawberry sour option, plus other fruits to mix. Ordering food is not super simple as it should be. To order food you need to use the QR code that is given to you to access the menu. From there you can order from the link. This is a little laborious. After ordering the waitperson will bring out your food where you can cook it on the grill that they set up for you. This is a great place to because they have outside seating which isn’t often found in Susukino. There is also inside seating. If you do want to sit outside you will need to make a reservation well in advance so fingers crossed for good weather!

Maruyama Lodge 5&

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1000 - ¥2000
Opening Hours11:00 - 21:00
ClosedMondays to Thursdays
Contact011-596-6308
NotesCafe, coffee shop, parking, small shop, seating 25, card welcome
LocationThe coffee shop is located on Kanjo Dori Avenue on the west side of Sapporo. The coffee shop is by Maruyama cemetery and Maruyama Park. To get to the cafe, it is a 10 minute walk south west from Maruyama subway station.
27 Chome-4-1 Minami 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0805

This is a nice little coffee shop on the outskirts of Sapporo on the west side. It is not a far walk from Maruyama subway station and is also easily accessed by car. The coffee shop is two stories plus a small gift store behind it. The food here is very good and you can find some hearty meals such as hamburger steaks, pastas and a selection of meats. This coffee shop is great spot for lunch. A lot of the seating here is catered for couples or for small groups of up to four. 

There are quite a lot of nice coffees here to enjoy. The small windows here overlook the main road but there is a large forest area that overlooks the cafe offering some greenery. There is counter seating down the bottom as well. There are a few items on sale here including cups and some t-shirts to buy. Out the back, you can find more of these goods. If you have driven here, there is a small parking area which caters for about six cars. This is a comfortable cafe with good food and is one of many in the near area. 

Salt Moderate

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥3000 - ¥5000
Opening Hours15:00 - 01:00
*Sundays close 1 hour early
Closed-
Contact011-215-1997
NotesBar and dining, oyster bar, counter & table seating, card accepted, seating 54, smoking allowed, all you can drink available, paid parking nearby, seafood
LocationSalt moderate is in central Sapporo. It is just a 5 minute walk east from Susukino subway station. On the ground floor, the entrance is easy to see from the street. It is across from Via Inn Prime Hotel.
〒060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Jonishi, 1 Chome−2−1 Chitose Building 1F
 

Salt Moderate is a dining bar in central Sapporo. Its main attraction is its oysters. If you are looking for seafood plus some western style meats and dishes, this is a good place to try. It can get busy on the weekends, so it’s better to reserve a seat or table. There kitchen here is open so you can see the busy cooks getting the tasty dishes ready. As we’ve said, the oysters here a good and fresh and you can order them individually or there are oyster platters available. These are served on beds of ice. There are different servings of oysters with different toppings, such as fish eggs, cheese, and a chili sauce. Fantastic!

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There are many other great dishes here too! Steaks served on a wooden slab, hand made fries, avocado salads, plus a nice chicken dish. All this food is nicely presented by the relatively young  staff here. To go with the food you can enjoy an all you can drink option. This goes for 90 minutes and includes beer. This place is good for small groups of up to four, or for couples to celebrate a birthday or on a date. This is a smoking establishment so be aware of you don’t like smoking. This definitely a place to visit again. 

Mohan Dish

Pricing Guide
(Avg. cost per person)
¥1100 - ¥2000
Opening Hours11:00 - 15:00 Lunch
17:00 - 23:00 Dinner
Closed-
Contact011-757-3116 North 24 store
011-213-7778 Kotoni
NotesIndian restaurant, delivery, 2 stores in Sapporo, no parking
LocationThere are 2 stores in Sapporo. Both are within a 2 minute walk from subway stations. One being at north 24 (Kitanijuyojo Station). The other being in Kotoni (Kotoni subway station exit 2)
001-0024 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kita Ward, Kita 24 Jonishi, 4 Chome−2−10 Sumibiyaki Gen
5 Chome-4-17 Kotoni 1 Jo, Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 063-0811

Mohan Dish has two restaurants in the city of Sapporo. They both have the same items on the menu. They have dozens of delicious Indian meals to enjoy and you will have no problem finding your favorite dishes. Mohan Dish has is open both for lunch and for dinner and each have their own special set meals. Over forty spices are used and selected to create the authentic taste of India. To go with the meal, they have a total of eleven different types of naan to mop up and dip into your curry. 

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The set meals include a choice of three side dishes. One being a naan set, another the rice set, and the third being a half and half including both. Spice levels range from mainly zero to five. If you want to go for a higher spice level, then you can talk to the staff. For large groups, you can opt for a party plan. This is ¥2700 per person, and comes with an alcoholic drink and a number of dishes and naan. Whether it is lunch or dinner, extras on the menu include delicious tandoori chicken, salads and vegetables. For drinks you can enjoy some mouth cooling lassis.