| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1200 - ¥4000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 16:00 (last order at 15:30) 16:00 - 23:15 (last order at 22:15) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-213-5005 http://kitamaru.jp/ |
| Notes | Japanese style izakaya 128 seats Smoking section |
| Location / Getting There | 2 minute walk from Sapporo station. 2 Chome Kita 6 Jonishi, Kita, Sapporo, 060-0806, PASEO 1st floor |
Fish lunch set
Kitamaru is a Japanese Izakaya, located in the dining area of Paseo West. There are a large selection of Japanese dishes on the menu. The lunch menu has a selection of fried chicken, tempura, sushi and a variety of sashimi, noodles, a pork dish, and a fish dish to name a few. The lunch menus typically come with rice, a miso soup, and some pickled vegetables. The vegetables are seasonal and come from the local farmlands around Sapporo. Located in Paseo Dining, this restaurant is close to all the shopping areas which is a plus.
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A selection of goodies
And of course, while at an izakaya, you will alos need refreshments to go with your meal. Kitamaru restaurant has beer, a huge selection of highball drinks, cocktails, whiskey, Japanese sake, plus soft drinks. The izakaya is a large area with plenty of seating, they also have private rooms, whether it be for large parties, or for just a cozy dinner for two. For events for groups, it is better to book ahead (this can be done via their website). So, while in the Sapporo station area, and are looking for a Japanese style lunch, or dinner, Kitamaru is worth a look!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1200 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 21:30 |
| Closed | December 31 & January 1 |
| Contact | 011-242-7333 http://yellow1996.com/ |
| Notes | Seating 40 English, Korean, Chinese menu Smoking section |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Susukino subway station & Odori subway station 〒 060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo, Minami 3 Jonishi, 1 - chome 12-19 Elm Building |
Counter seating
Soup Curry Yellow is a delicious restaurant located in the city center of Sapporo. Since it opened in 1996, it has been a very popular soup curry restaurant over the years. It’s a large space that has counter seating as well as table seating, for couples and for large groups. There is a basic menu in other languages, plus a full Japanese one. The menu has a chicken curry, vegetable curry, pork, seafood, and a delicious tofu curry. With any curry you order, there is always the option to add toppings to give you the perfect curry.
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The bacon steak soup curry
Once the base is decided, the spice levels range from a very mild ‘one’, to a mouth burning ‘twenty’. Any spice level that is over eleven, a small extra cost is added. It must be said that the level twenty soup curry (as pictured at the top) is one of the hottest soup curries you will find, with soup hue at a deep shade of red. Rice also comes with soup curry, and here you can also extra toppings for your rice, such as cheese or boiled egg. And to wash it all down, Soup Curry Yellow has beer, yogurt lassis, soft drinks, and an Indian chai milk tea!
| Dates | June 21 - 24 |
| Opening Hours | All day |
| Entry fee | Free |
| Contact | 011-211-6406 |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Sapporo station or Odori subway station Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku North 2 West 4 chome & North 3 West 4-chome |
Nice colors
From June until August, the countryside throughout Hokkaido comes alive with myriads of color. The flower season is a must see in while in Hokkaido during these months. If you can’t get out into the countryside then there are plenty of opportunities to see the flowers in Sapporo city! There are plenty of events that are held during the summer, and the Sapporo Flower Carpet has added its name to the list. This event coincides with the flower festival which is held in Odori park around the same time.
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View down to the old government building
The Sapporo Flower Carpet is a relatively short event, only lasting for three days. It is set up on the paved brick road running in front of the Former Hokkaido Government Building . The outside event is free to enter and runs for about 30 meters up the road. It is on, not only during the day but at night as well, and is illuminated by hundreds of electric candles creating a very beautiful ambiance. A good time to get some photos. Running, in mid June and with easy access near Sapporo station, it’s an event that’s easy to check out!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 22:00 |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Contact | 011-562-1555 |
| Notes | Seating 30 English menu Smoking |
| Location / Getting There | 10 minute walk from Susukino subway station 〒 060-0055 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo, 2-5, South 5 |
Plenty of choice
Chaos Heaven Soup Curry is a delicious restaurant serving up some fantastic dishes. There are around a dozen soup curry restaurants in the Sapporo area and each has its unique style of soup curry and ingredients. Chaos Heaven Soup Curry has a milk based soup curry option which is popular choice at this restaurant. The menu has a nice selection of curries, including vegetables, chicken, pork, seafood, and a cheese hamburg style soup curry. Toppings are available to add to your curry for a small price!
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Located on route 36
The menu is pictured and in English, so it’s easy to choose your curry. To go with your curry, you can order a rice plate varying from a small size to a large. After choosing your curry, you need to choose your spice level. Anywhere from a soothing ‘one’ to a mouth burning ‘ten’. And if your curry has a bit of punch to it, you can soothe the tastebuds with a yoghurt lassi. Other drinks on the menu include beer, spirits, juices, and sodas! Located on route 36 right next to Micci’s Bar , its easy to find!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 - ¥2500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5109 http://www.hageten.com/ |
| Notes | Seating 46 Non smoking |
| Location / Getting There | 6th floor above Sapporo Station 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo, Kita 5 Jonishi, 2 Chome |
Vegetable tempura
Tempura is a delicious Japanese dish usually consisting of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried. As part of the Stellar Place Dining area, Tempura Ginza is the perfect spot to have some authentic Japanese cuisine. There is plenty to choose from on the menu, whether it be seafood tempura, or the vegetable tempura. There are special sets that come with miso soup, rice, pickled vegetables, sashimi, and Japanese egg custard depending on your choice of meal!
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Ladies set
The menu is in English and it has some explanations on what garnish is best with the tempura. There are two dipping sauces to choose from, being either a soy sauce with sugar, or a soy sauce with salt. These sauces are recommended for the vegetable tempura. For the fish and shrimp tempura, salt is recommended as a garnish. After ordering your meal, the tempura dishes are made in front of the customers at a large counter. For drinks, tea is offered free of charge, and on the menu, you can order juices or alcohol, including sake.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ￥2500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-213-5614 |
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| Location / Getting There | Paseo West Dining, 2 minute walk from Sapporo station. Kita-ku, Kita 6 Jo Nishi 4. Sapporo Station Paseo underground B1F |
Tartar Hamburg is a delicious restaurant located in the shopping area of Paseo West. It is part of the huge dining area that holds a variety of different restaurants and foods. This restaurant specializes in hamburg patties and cuts of beef that are served up in a selection of different dishes. The hamburg patty meals come with green vegtables and sizzling roasted potatoes. Side dishes include a bowl of rice and a salad.
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Also on the menu, are delicious cuts of meat. Choose your cut and style, that is served on a salad, with rice or on a hot plate. These dishes are priced on the richness of the cut of the meat, and the quantity. Tartar Hamburg have some succulent meats to offer, so this restaurant is definitely worth a look…and a taste! For the young ones, there is a kids menu on offer. So, while shopping around Sapporo station keep Tartar Hamburg in mind, if you are in a carnivorous frame of mind!
