| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥250 - ¥500 |
| Opening Hours | 08:00 - 22:00 10:22 - 22:00 *Depending on location |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | http://onigiri-arinko.com/ |
| Notes | Rice ball snack restaurant, no smoking, 6 locations in Sapporo, coffee & side dish available |
| Location / Getting There | 8 locations, please see map below for reference and access |
In the city of Sapporo, if you are in search of a quiet place to grab a quick bite to eat you can try out Arinko Onigiri. There are six Arinko shops in Sapporo. You can find them in popular spots such as Sapporo Station, the popular Sitatte, the Pole Town shopping walkway, or Aurora Town to name a few. An ‘Onigiri’ is simply a rice ball. It is steamed rice wrapped in dried seaweed (nori) and is usually molded into a triangle shape or oval shape. Within the center of the rice the onigiri has various fillings. Onigiri has an ancient history. It was during the Heian period (794-1185), balls of rice called tonjiki were eaten on picnics and while traveling. Onigiri was traditionally stuffed with umeboshi.
Originally, these rice balls were often wrapped in dried bamboo sheathes for handling while on the move. The custom of covering them in dried nori started around the mid-1800s. Since the umeboshi days, you can find a plethora of fillings such as salmon, cheese, cod roe, egg, pork, and numerous fish. With all this mind, take some time out to enjoy this quick snack that goes back hundreds of years. At Arino Onigiri you can munch down on some nice (and cheap) Onigiri. These are served with piping hot miso soup, making for a delicious paring.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 22:30 All locations 11:00 - 21:00 AEON locations |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://danryu.net/ |
| Notes | Chinese restaurant, parking available, lunch set & dinner set available, no smoking |
| Location / Getting There | There are 11 stores in the Sapporo area. 1 restaurant in Asahikawa. 1 restaurant in Kushiro. Please see google maps below. |
Dan Ryū Chinese is a chain of mandarin restaurants mainly in the city of Sapporo. They also have a restaurant in Asahikawa and Kushiro, one a piece. The company was first established in 2002 and since then, the company has grown not only in Hokkaido but have spread out to the main island of Honshu. These restaurants are popular (especially during lunch time) as they have large set meals. For the volume of food served, it is well worth the price.
The menu here has all the usual items that can be found in most Chinese restaurants. Sichuan Mapu Tofu, crab with fried rice, stir-fried pork & cabbage with miso, shrimp in chili sauce, Gomoku spring rolls, and dumplings, to name just a few. The set meals come with rice, soup, and dumplings (the set meals differ depending on the day). The food here is good. For those wishing for a larger group or party, there are plans in place for that. These can include an all you can drink plan as well! Reservations and take out is available.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 lunch ¥3000 dinner |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 15:00 lunch 17:00 - 22:00 dinner |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 011-211-0102 |
| Notes | Southeast Asian restaurant, seating 26, no smoking, no parking, take out available, all you can drink party plan |
| Location / Getting There | Dwell Nakajima Koen 1F, 3 Chome-1-11, Minami 9 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0809, Japan |
If you are around Odori Park taking in the sights and are looking for a place for lunch or dinner, then you can find some fantastic Asian cuisine at Asia-Tei Trang Tron. It is here you can find some of your favorite dishes from Asia, especially from the south east. They have some great Thai dishes such as Poo Pad Pong Garee (king crab curry), or Kai Yang (Thai Chicken Grill). Other dishes come from Vietnam, but what makes this restaurant so great is its Asian fusion. Tom Yum Kung with shrimp and Maitake mushrooms is a must try!
The interior is cozy and comfortable and the dishes are beautifully presented. And what better way to add to that fresh spring and summer food then with some cold imported beer. They have Singha (Thailand), Tiger (Singapore), Purpapar (Vietnam), or Pintan (Indonesia). For those in groups, they do have a party plan which includes a nomihodai (all you can drink) plan. There are two types of party plans. One party plan comes with a nomihodai and seven dishes for ¥5500 per person. The other has eight dishes and costs ¥6500 per person. There is some great food here with a great fusion of Japanese and Southeast Asian cuisine!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 Saturday to Monday 16:00 - 23:00 Tuesday to Friday |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-1839-1121 |
| Notes | Vietnamese restaurant, seating 21, no smoking (smoking area outside), paid parking close by, credit cards accepted, all you can drink plan available, souvenir store, outside seating |
| Location / Getting There | The restaurant is located at the southern end of Susukino and close to Nakajima Park. From Nakajima Koen subway station it is a 2 minute walk from exit 1. Dwell Nakajima Koen 1F, 3 Chome-1-11, Minami 9 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0809, Japan |
There are very few Vietnamese restaurants in Sapporo, around half a dozen. Nhà Anh Vietnam Chilinh is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant that can be found on the very southern end of the Susukino district. The food here is fantastic and you can find some great Vietnamese dishes, all the while sipping down on some Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian beers. To get to the restaurant is relatively simple. Coming from the Suskino side, walk down the main street (eki mae dori) to the south, and take a left one block before reaching Nakajima Koen subway station.
So, what goodies do they have on their menu? For those who love Vietnamese food, they have same great items on their menu. To name just a few, summer spring rolls (gỏi cuốn), lemongrass steamed clams (Nghêu Hấp Sả), grilled chicken with lemon leaf (Gà Nướng Lá Chanh), or the Beef Pho (noodle soup). To see the rest, you will have to visit! They have some Vietnamese desserts as well to go at the end of your meal. This restaurant does have outside seating (reminiscent of seating in Vietnam), and is enjoyable in the summer months.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-775-7560 |
| Notes | Italian restaurant, seating 110, no smoking, parking available, |
| Location / Getting There | The restaurant is located on the second floor of Joyful AK in Tonden. It's a 30 minute drive from central Sapporo. Drive south along Ishikari road and turn left at the Mega Donki store (across the road). For public transport, the closest station is a 36 minute walk away (Yurigahara JR station). 5 Chome-5-1 Tonden 8 Jo, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 002-0858 |
Cento Per Cento translates to 100% in Italian, and it is here you are definitely get all of your moneys worth. This is a hidden gem and is located on the second floor of Joyful AK. The food here is fantastic and at such an affordable price, it is definitely worth a visit if you are doing some shopping and feeling a little peckish. Joyful AK is a huge store that excels in building and construction goods and interior. The restaurant can be found up on the second floor and has plenty of seating for a busy shopping complex.
The menu here is great, in particular the lunch menu is a must. For such a decent price, you get some prosciutto and vegetables, then a delicious pizza base topped with ham, lettuce and drizzled in oil, and finally a pasta dish, with a coffee. All this for around ¥1000. Most of the food here is unbelievably under ¥1000. The sizes here also are perfect. You can find some great pizzas and pastas and desserts here. They also have a seasonal menu. Cento Per Cento is a must visit if you’re in the area!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥500 - ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | *10:30 - 22:00 Store hours may vary depending on store |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | https://www.ohsho.co.jp/ |
| Notes | Chinese restaurant, electronic payment, take out available |
| Location / Getting There | 20 locations throughout Hokkaido. Can be found in every major city. Check map for locations. |
Gyoza no Ohsho is a huge chain of Chinese restaurants throughout Japan. They boast having over 700 stores throughout the country. In Hokkaido there are 20 Gyoza no Ohsho stores with 11 of these being in the city of Sapporo. This chain has been running for an impressive past fifty years! Gyoza (also known as Jiaozi in China) is a Chinese dumpling which is a popular dish in Japan as well as Southeast Asia. Gyoza no Ohsho uses Japanese ingredients and take pride in their pursuit of freshness and quality. The dumplings are handmade by the chefs at each of their restaurants.
So, what makes these restaurants so popular? There are so many of these restaurants around that they are easy to find. In Hokkaido you can find a Gyoza No Ohsho in every major city (please see map below for further locations around Hokkaido). The prices here are really affordable and you get a lot for your buck. The gyoza here is good and you can get a large set meal from your pick of all your favorite Chinese dishes in Japan. They have fried rice, noodles and spicy soups just to name a few. For a cheap and easy Chinese lunch or meal, Gyoza No Ohsha is a good place to check out. The stores are noticeable for their large red signs out front.
