
Tag: Japanese

Manda

Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 per drink *Sit down charge |
Opening Hours | 16:00 - 00:00 16:00 - 23:00 Sundays |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-251-7717 |
Notes | Craft beer bar, seating 12, smoking, all you can drink plan available, outside seating in summer |
Location | The bar is located in the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade on the 6th block. It is just a 6 minute walk from the Susukino subway station. 6 Chome-8 Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063 |
Manda is a cozy little bar in the hustle and bustle that is the Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade. Manda has outside seating during the summer months and is a nice spot to sit down, have some beer and food and watch the shoppers and other revelers pass by. The beer here is quite good. They have Sapporo Classic on tap plus a variety of other craft beers from which to order. They do have an all you can drink option. Few things to note that this is smoking bar plus there is a sit down charge.
The main selling point for this bar is the craft beer in which they have a reasonable selection. They have Hoegaarden, a Belgian Westmar beer, and Pilsner Urquell which can be found in Czechoslovakia. For those traveling to Japan, you can try some Japanese craft beer here. There are four different beers to sample. The kitchen here serves up some finger food that compliments the beer. They have potato crisps, cold meats such as cured ham and olives. There are also salads to enjoy.

Teppanyaki Steakhouse Annex

Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥5000 |
Opening Hours | 11: 45 - 15: 00 (last order 14:00) 17: 00 - 24: 00 (last order 21:00) |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-552-2929 https://www.sapporo-steak.jp/ |
Notes | Teppanyaki restaurant, seating 32, private room 4 - 7 people, credit card accepted, no smoking, paid parking 110 spaces (free for first 2 hours), steak restaurant, reservations preferable |
Location | This restaurant is located in central Sapporo. It is directly on route 36 on the basement floor of the 'Sapporo Tokyu Rei Hotel'. It is only a 1 minute walk west from Susukino the subway station. Head to the basement floor of the hotel. 5-1 Minami 4 West, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel Restaurant Brother Sapporo B1 |
If you love steaks, this place is a must. This restaurant is a fantastic place to celebrate a special occasion, or if you are traveling to Japan, then this a great Japanese experience to enjoy and remember. This is a ‘teppanyaki’ restaurant which means you get to watch your own personal chef working their magic. Everything is cooked right in front of you and there is a certain flair to the dishes so make sure to bring your camera! There are various set dishes to order that include a meat cut plus vegetables and dessert.
These set meals are not cheap but the cost is worth it. The meat here (especially the steaks) are succulent and melt in your mouth. The beef here is Tokachi black beef and has been carefully selected. The steaks here have beautiful marbling and you won’t find a better steak. These can be enjoyed with salt, wasabi, or a handmade mustard. The seats each come with a single chef so you need to book in. Private rooms fit up to seven people. This restaurant is definitely high on the list of dining experiences. There is parking within the hotel (free for the first 2 hours), or the restaurant is not a far walk from Susukino subway station.

Tasuku Soba

Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
Opening Hours | 11:00 - 19:00 11:00 - 16:00 Sundays 11:00 - 17:00 Tuesdays |
Closed | Wednesday |
Contact | 011-826-5388 |
Notes | Soba restaurant, parking for 3, seating 20, counter seating 5, Japanese menu only |
Location | This restaurant is located on the eastern side of Sapporo. It is a 10 minute walk from Hiragishi subway station. Take exit 3 and walk east. The restaurant is on the left hand side across from 2nd street store. 7 Chome-2-29 Hiragishi 5 Jo, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 062-0935 |
Tasuku Soba is a popular soba restaurant in the eastern district, Hiragashi, in Sapporo. It is a small restaurant but well known to the locals in this area. You can find some great soba meals that are perfect for lunch. The lunch sets here are really cheap and you can fill up for an affordable price! These set meals range from ¥680 to ¥980. There are different types of extras that come with the soba meal, such as a side dish of tempura. Extras can be added onto the soba bowl for a few extra yen. Customers receive a welcome buckwheat tea to sip on from the friendly staff while going over the menu.

Restaurant Kaiko

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!

Kobutaya

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.

Wa Oyobare

Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 ¥3500 - ¥5000 course |
Opening Hours | 06:30 - 22:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-1231-2776 |
Notes | Seating 60, no parking, no smoking, party plan & all you can drink plan available, bar area |
Location / Getting There | Located in the Tanukikoji shopping arcade in block 5. It is part of Hotel Vista. It is a 6 minute walk from Odori subway station. 5 Chome-16番地1F Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063 |
Wa Oyobare is a large restaurant located in the busy shopping arcade of Tanuki Koji. This arcade runs through the heart of Sapporo. There are many along each block, and you can find Wa Oyobare on the 5th block. It is on the ground floor of Hotel Vista. They have a mix of Japanese and Western cuisine. Due to the large size of the restaurant, it is good for large groups. All the more so, as this restaurant is usually not busy. If you want to go for a party plan, its best to call and reserve first though.
They have a lunch course and a dinner menu. There are also party courses as well. Anywhere from ¥3500 to ¥5000. These include an all you can drink plan (nomihodai). This plan goes for two hours but if you want, you can extend the drinking for an extra ¥1000 per person. They have some nice simple Japanese dishes and also some western dishes such including meats and salads. There is a large bar area near the front and this is well stocked.