Tag: Sapporo
Shabu Shabu Tokachi
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | from ¥4000 - ¥6000 |
Opening Hours | Sunday to Thursday 17:00 - 22:30 Friday & Saturday 17:00 - 23:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-522-0776 |
Notes | English speaking staff English menu available Credit Cards accepted Seating 60 Smoking area available |
Location | 2 minute walk from Susukino Station 〒064-0804 Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 2 Chome−10-1 |
Shabu-Shabu or Japanese Beef Hot Pot is a delicious restaurant that serves up local food from the Tokachi region in Hokkaido. The restaurant seats up to 60 with private booths available. The friendly staff speak English and are happy to advise you on the best courses to choose from. The main ingredient served is thin strips of succulent Tokachi beef. The beef is served with two types of dipping sauces, a wasabi sauce and a thickened peanut & sesame seed sauce. To accompany the meat is a vast array of delicious vegetables. Chinese cabbage, chrysanthemum leaves, onions, carrots, shiitake mushrooms and enokitake mushrooms are all on the menu. For those of you who are of the vegetarian persuasion, then there is a seafood set available, plus sushi!
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The menu has a vast array of set dishes, ‘all you can eat’ sets with varying amounts of vegetables and meats. Of course, the better cut the meat, the more expensive the set will be. The prices run from ¥5000 – ¥10 000. The sets include thin strips of beef, minced pork, vegetables, and dipping sauces. A small entree of pork and seafood comes before the meal. There is also a seafood set, that comes with crab, squid, and fish. If you are not interested in the beef or the seafood set then you can order everything individually.
The waitress will setup the large pot in the middle of the table, and get you started with vegetables and mushrooms. The rest is up to you! Add whatever you want, when you want. For the best reults, the trick is to drape the thin slice of meat 3 times into the boiling water or dashi (broth) and then dip it into one of the sauces. Delicious! Though the meat is thin, it is surprisingly filling! There is a large selection of wines, and drinks, and sake to go with your meal. Shabu Shabu is a great Japanese experience for the traveler and is a must try.
Nijo Ichiba (Sapporo Fish Markets)
Admission | – |
Opening Hours | 7am - 6pm |
Closed | – |
Contact | 011-222-5308 |
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Location / Getting There | 〒060-0053 Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, 南3条東1丁目〜東2丁目 Next to Soseigawa park. 5 minute walk from Bus Centre mae station |
This historic fish market has been part of Sapporo for over 100 years. It was said to have been formed during the Meiji period, when fishermen from Ishikari Bay started selling their fresh catches here. Over 100 years later the market has developed into a veritable oasis for all forms of culinary needs including restaurants and cafés. The market, also known as Nijo Ichiba, is a popular spot for tourists who are keen to sample some of the freshest seafood, get some souvenirs and get a real taste of Japan. The market used to be larger and run both sides of the river but over the years, shops and bars have slowly reduced the market to 2 blocks laying the foundations for today’s Nijo Ichiba.
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There are dozens of shop fronts selling fresh seafood ranging from muscles, scallops, urchin, octopus, oysters to salmon roe and the giant snow crabs that line the shops and are a great photo opportunity for many visitors. The seafood can be bought and packaged to take away, but there are also seats and small tables lining the street allowing customers to eat straight away! Dine on fresh sashimi, sea urchin and muscles or cook up some delicious crab and prawns and wash it down with an ice cold beer! A perfect summer treat!
There are English menus (with pictures) displaying the bounty of seafood that can be ordered at any of the shops. Prices will range from ¥1500 to ¥3500. The giant crabs are popular among groups to enjoy together. Many of the fish markets stock ends up in restaurants so it is OK to haggle over the price and try and get the price down. Its all part of the fun. Across the road, from the market, there is a multi-unit building called ‘Noren Yokocho’ which contains multiple local restaurants and drinking establishments. There is a lot to do and see in this little slice of Sapporo!
Homac
Admission | – |
Opening Hours | 9:30am - 8pm |
Closed | – |
Contact | Head Office - 011-892-6611 http://www.homac.co.jp/ |
Notes | – |
Location / Getting There | There are 16 stores in the Sapporo Area |
Need to fix up the house? Enjoy gardening? Homac is the place for you! DCM Homac is a chain of hardware and DIY interior stores that have everything to satisfy any handymans or interior designers needs! They have a 100 year history and during that time they have set up stores all over Hokkaido! There are no less then 16 stores throughout Sapporo and its outlying suburbs. There are a total 275 stores throughout Japan. If you need the tools, then Homac has them!
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Homac has gardening tools, indoor & outdoor tools and clothing for any job. Homac also has wood supplies, bathroom supplies, lighting, kitchen goods, curtains, rugs, garden supplies, car, pet and storage supplies, and raw building materials. Homac even has fish and fish tanks to buy! Whatever you need, Homac is she sure to have it. And if you cant find what you need, then the friendly staff are very helpful. If you are a returning customer then a Homac card is not a bad thing to get, and earn points!
Fabulous Cafe
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000- ¥1500 |
Opening Hours | Restaurant : 8:00 to 23:00, Clothing Store : 11:00 to 20:00. |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-271-0310 http://www.rounduptrading.com/ |
Notes | Wifi Available No smoking Space available to rent for functions |
Location | 〒060-0051 Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 1 Johigashi, 2 Chome−3−1 NKCビル1F 2 minute walk from Bus Centre Mae subway station |
Fabulous Cafe is an arty coffee shop that serves not only as a cafe, but as a clothing boutique, a plant shop, and as a small art gallery. It can also be hired for functions and events. The cafe seats up to about 40 people and is best for couples or up to 4 people. The place has a very 1920’s art deco feel to it. It definitely has a lot of style and its interior design is exceptionally done. It is decked out with art, bronze sculptures, leather couches and plants.
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The cafe serves up a delicious menu of pastas,beef dishes, chicken,galletes, and desserts. This mouth watering selection will please any guest. The galletes look particularly good! Fabulous also has its own special coffee blend and has a big selection of coffees, teas, and drinks. On entering, there is a large, unique drip coffee apparatus which is a centre piece for the shop. This coffee shop has a seasonal menu and from 11am – 3pm it has a special lunch time menu that comes with a coffee or beverage of your choice for an extra ¥300.
What sets this cafe apart from the rest is that half of the shop is a clothing boutique. Fabulous has its own range of clothing, and jewelry. The designs in the jewelry are beautifully crafted and worth a look. Plants, cacti, and sculptures are all on sale and its not a bad idea to peruse while waiting for your lunch or coffee. You might find a hidden something that’s a must have! If clothing, trinkets, or plants aren’t your thing thing, then there is a small gallery of paintings, prints, and images that you can also purchase! Every month on the walls there is an exhibition by local artists. There is definitely a lot to see than just the coffee at Fabulous Cafe!
Modish Cafe – Sapporo
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
Opening Hours | 6:30 - 23:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-208-0057 |
Notes | No Wi-Fi Smoking section |
Location | Located in Tanukikoji Arcade 4-4-1 Minami 2 Jonishi Chuo-ku Sapporo Hokkaido 北海道 札幌市中央区 南二条西 4-4-1 リッチモンドホテル1F |
Located at the Richmond Hotel, Modish Cafe is a great place for lunch, dinner, breakfast, or just for a coffee and dessert. Also a dining bar, Modish Cafe serves up delicious and reasonably priced Western style dishes. Modish also has a buffet style plan. There is plenty of seating for up to 72 people, has a smoking area, a large TV for the solo customer and its conveniently located in the middle of Sapporo. It’s also located at the entrance to the Richmond Hotel so its super convenient for the guests there.
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Modish Bar & Grill western style menu includes pastas, fish, pizzas, hamburger steaks, soups and salads. There is a lunch set and dinner set menu which includes soup, a salad, and a drink. There is a drink buffet where you can choose your selection of coffees and juices. The prices are affordable and the large floor to ceiling windows offer wide views of the arcade. So, Modish is a good place to sit, eat, chat and watch the world drift by as you sip your coffee.
Hanamaru Sushi – Sapporo
Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | around ¥2000 (depending on your stomach) |
Opening Hours | 11am - 11pm |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-209-5330 www.sushi-hanamaru.com/ |
Notes | Long lines! Up to a 45 minute wait. Better to make a reservation, especially for lunch or dinner. English menu available |
Location | 6th floor stellar place, above Sapporo station 〒060-0005 Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 2 Chome, ステラプレイス Sapporo Stellar Place |
Hanamaru sushi is a chain of sushi restaurants that first originated in Nemuro. Nemuro is the most eastern point of Hokkaido and is famous for its rich fishing grounds. Nemuro port is alive with rich harvests of fresh fish all year round. There are 10 sushi stores throughout Hokkaido. There are 7 Kaiten sushi (conveyor belt restaurants), and 3 normal sushi bars. Hokkaido has some of the best sushi in Japan and Hanamaru sushi won’t disappoint! Located conveniently on the 6th floor of Stellar Place shopping center, it’s easy to find.
Don’t be surprised to see a dozen odd people waiting on chairs outside. If you haven’t made a booking, then grab a number and wait for it to be called up! Waiting times can vary from 15 to 45 minutes! Once inside simply, take your seat and proceed to choose your sushi as it rolls pass on the conveyor belt! For even fresher sushi, you can call out to one of the 6 sushi chefs standing in the inner circle of the conveyor belt and order what you want. Simply shout out ‘Sumimasen!’ (soo-mee-ma-sen) and then call out the type of sushi that your taste-buds desire.
There are plenty of types of sushi to choose from! The rarer, and better the cut of the fish, the higher the cost. The price system is designated to the color of the plate. Beer, and sake is also on the menu. The plate system is as follows, 2 pieces of sushi per plate:
Blue plate | ¥140 |
Yellow plate | ¥194 |
Pink plate | ¥248 |
Green plate | ¥291 |
Red plate | ¥345 |
Fireworks plate | ¥453 |