| 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) | ¥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!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥500 - ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 14:30 17:00 - 19:00 (open until 20:00 on weekends) |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Japanese restaurant, seating 7, no parking, no smoking, alcohol served, take out ok |
| Location / Getting There | The restaurant is located in the 'Hug' food arcade. Hug can be found in the shopping arcade Tanuki Koji. It is on the 4th block and is only a 5 minute walk from Odori or Susukino subway stations. 〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jonishi, 5 Sapporo Plaza 2.5 Building 1F |
Kobutaya is a small restaurant in the ‘Hug’ dining arcade. There are about seven other restaurants in this area of similar sizing. There are only a few places to sit in the restaurant but there are plenty of tables in the arcade. You can order your meal and take it elsewhere. Kobutaya is run by the friendly owner and this restaurant really caters for tourists who are in Tanuki Koji sightseeing and shopping. The menu is in English as well as Japanese with photos so it’s easy to order!
The menu has a lot of popular Japanese dishes plus some good sake as well! For a thousand yen, you could pick up a nice llunch set. The set comes with a rice bowl, and miso soup. The food here is good and if you are looking for a drink as well, they do serve alcohol. They have beer, plus cocktails and a large array of sake. This is a good spot to drop into if looking for a lunch or dinner while in the tanuki Koji shopping arcade.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 - ¥3000 |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 03:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 050-5263-8772 |
| Notes | Late night bar, Spanish bar & restaurant, seating 20, smoking, no parking, card accepted |
| Location | Located in central Susukino. The bar is along the main street of Susukino (eki mae dori). From Susukino subway station it is a 3 minute walk south. The bar is on the left hand side of the road. 〒064-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 6 Jonishi, 3 Chome, New Olympia Building 1F |
Bar España is a very popular bar located in the centre of Susukino. It is also part of a small chain run by a friendly local businessman. The other bar being the equally popular Bar España Carne. The bar is on the main street that runs through the nightlife district. It is usually full and bustling with those on a night out on the town. They have some great Spanish wines here plus cocktails and beer on tap. There is an ‘all you can drink’ option if need be. The bar is also popular because of the Spanish cuisine served up here. For those who enjoy a good paella, the paella here won an award back in 2018.
The food here is quite good. Other dishes of note include raw oysters from the Sakai family. These oysters from Akkeshi are popular winter speciality at Espana. Perfect to go with both wine and beer. More Spanish dishes include Iberian grilled pork, a classic dish ahijo (shrimp and garlic boiled in olive oil), grilled mushrooms with prosciutto ham, and a Spanish omelette. The layout is nice but small. For those in groups of four or more it is a good idea to book in advance. For couples it makes for a great date spot. Bar Espana is a must try especially in the warmer months with their outside seating. Disfrutar!