| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 10:30 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-391-1571 Ebetsu 011-860-1887 Shiroishi |
| Notes | Fried chicken restaurant, parking available, 2 locations in Sapporo, take out available |
| Location | One location at Ebetsu. For public transport it is a 20 minute walk south from Ebetsu strain station (Hakodate line). 〒067-0073 Hokkaido, Ebetsu, Yayoicho, ３５−9 For the Shiroishi location, it is by route 12 and a 20 minute drive from central Sapporo. If using public transport it is a 12 minute walk from Nangonana chome subway station (Tozai line). 8 Kita-1-8 Hondori, Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 003-0027 |
Karayama is a large chain of restaurants throughout Japan. There are two locations in Hokkaido and they happen to be in Sapporo and in the adjoining city of Ebetsu. Karayama specializes in ‘karaage’. Karaage is essentially bite-size pieces of chicken thigh dusted with flour and deep-fried in hot oil. This popular dish is eaten in many Japanese households. Karayama has numerous karaage recipes and have a good lunch and dinner set menus. For example there is a karaage curry dish, or a fried chicken with egg on rice. This store is very affordable and you can find some delicious dishes here.
| 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.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 20:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-6317-838 |
| Notes | Chinese restaurant, seating 22, no parking, no smoking |
| Location | This restaurant has no parking but is only a 3 minute walk from Maruyama subway station from exit 5. The road is just off the main road that runs from Odori Park to Maruyama Park. 23 Chome-1-297-29 Odorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0820 |
Hashimoto-ke Maruyama is a great little Chinese restaurant tucked away on one of the back streets in the Maruyama district in Sapporo. This place is super affordable and the dishes here are equally delicious. Just a short walk from Maruyama subway station, this restaurant offers an array of your favorite Chinese cuisine. You can enjoy your meal with Sapporo classic beer or why not try some of the Chinese wine that is available here too! Hashimoto-ke Maruyama is run by the friendly owner who happily cooks up your order from the open kitchen here.
Some of the dishes here you can find is the delicious sweet & sour pork (a personal favorite), crispy spring rolls, ramen noodles, gyoza, fried rice, satay pork, and a unique dish which can only be found at Hashimoto-ke Maruyama, a cheese filled gyoza. The cheese filled gyoza is worth a try! The beer here is cheap and fresh plus they have a small selection of basic cocktails and wine. The restaurant is non smoking and although there is no parking, it is a convenient walk from the subway station. This place is great value and very cozy, good for small groups!
| 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) | ¥3000 - ¥5000 ¥4300 - ¥5300 course |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 00:00 18:00 - 01:00 Friday & Saturday |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-215-1686 https://eltope-sapporo.owst.jp/ |
| Notes | Mexican restaurant, seating 27, smoking, English menu available, Wifi available, party plan, credit card accepted, no parking |
| Location | Located near Tanuki Koji 7th block, 2nd floor of M's Building. The restaurant is a 5 minute walk from Odori subway station. 〒060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Jonishi, 7 Chome, M's Building 2F |
This is a great Mexican restaurant in central Sapporo. The food here although in small servings is full of flavor and spices. The tequila here is absolutely fantastic. There are many authentic Mexican tequilas to choose from such as Los Azuleios, Don Jurio, or Herradura. They also have a tequila made in Japan, ‘Cascahuin’, which is worth a try. The price ranges from ¥700 to ¥1500 per glass. For those who enjoy their tequila, then El Tope is definitely a must visit while in Sapporo.
There are also around a dozen Mexican and Peruvian beers that can be drunk here. Of course, there is Corona but why not broaden your horizons and try some of the others such as ‘Di of the Dead’, or ‘Sol’. The food here is equally good. They have all for your favorites such as nachos, quesadillas, chile con carne, plus many more. These dishes have their own unique twist to them from El Tope. For parties, there is appropriate is seating fro groups (reservation required), and they have set courses including booze to order. El Tope is one of the best Mexican restaurants around Sapporo!
