Food Guide: 20 Restaurants in Hokkaido to Try Its Many Delicacies Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-date: Jan 14 2025

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Categories: Seafood Hokkaido Japanese Cuisine

Food Guide: 20 Restaurants in Hokkaido to Try Its Many Delicacies

Blessed by its climate and environment, Hokkaido is rich in delicacies one can enjoy all year long. Fresh seafood such as crabs and Uni (Sea Urchin), top of the shelf meats such as Jingisukan (Mongolian Mutton Barbecue) and Tokachi pork, miso ramen, soup curry and so much more, just to name a few.
Introducing some highly recommended restaurants this time in Sapporo, Otaru, Hakodate and other locations in Hokkaido. Check the list out before you head on to your travels for the best gourmet experience you’ll have in Hokkaido!

See full listings of Japanese Cuisine restaurants found in and around Hokkaido.

1. Tempura Takeuchi

Tempura Takeuchi in Sapporo, Hokkaido, embraces the concept of “Customer comes first.” Located a 5-minute walk from Nishi-Juitchome Station, this serene restaurant is perfect for dining with loved ones. With only counter seating, it offers a refined Japanese-style space, complemented by jazz music, creating a tranquil city hideaway. The owner focuses on freshness, handpicking seafood and seasonal vegetables, primarily from Hokkaido. Tempura, fried in a unique blend of high-grade Taihaku sesame oil and cottonseed oil, offers a refreshing taste that’s easy on the stomach, making it enjoyable for all ages.

Tempura Takeuchi

Open: [Monday-Saturday] Lunch 11:00 am - 1:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Nishi-Juitchome Station on Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line. About 3-minute walk from Nishi jugo chome Station on Sapporo Streetcar (Loop Line).
Address: Bestor Minami Odori, 13-4-62, Minamiichijo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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2. Yakiniku MOMOTARO

Yakiniku MOMOTARO, known for its delectable meat and fast service, sources quality meat directly from Shibauura market, ensuring good value. Tendons and excess fat are promptly removed for optimal taste. The "All-you-can-eat Japanese Black Course" (reservation required) offers unlimited Wagyu beef enjoyment. Special items like live lobster can be arranged. Suitable for groups of five or more, the restaurant offers partitioned seating for a relaxed dining experience. When visiting Biei or Furano, don't miss out on Yakiniku MOMOTARO.

Yakiniku MOMOTARO

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) *May be closed on consecutive Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please check with Google before visiting the restaurant.
Closed: Thursday *Open when a regular holiday falls on a national holiday.
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 12-minute from JR Asahikawa Station by car or taxi. Located across from BIKKURI DONKEY O-machi store and Tsuruha Drug Asahikawa O-machi 3-jo store.
Address: 5-21-328, 2-jo, O-machi, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido Map
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3. Genghis Khan Hitsujikai no Mise "Itadakimasu"

Genghis Khan Hitsujikai no Mise "Itadakimasu" cuisine

When a lamb reaches 10 to 16 months of age, it grows its second set of permanent teeth. This is considered the best time to enjoy lamb meat, which is then much richer and flavorful than traditional mutton. The animals used are bred specially for their meat, combining an English strain with a strain known for its fine texture, soft meat, and flavorful juiciness, resulting in a luxury meat produced and sold in Japan in limited quantities. This meat comes from our in-house farms, allowing us to offer it at a reasonable price. Our entire team is here to welcome and serve you with a smile, ready to do everything to make your special meal even more special and make sure you can enjoy a great conversation and splendid meal with a friend or client. We highly encourage all fans of the Genghis Khan grilled mutton dish, whether visiting on a business trip or for leisure, to try our version of this local Hokkaido delicacy. We also offer private rooms for business meetings or entertainment.

Genghis Khan Hitsujikai no Mise "Itadakimasu"

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day Before Holidays] Opening hours 11:30 - 03:00 / [Sunday, Holidays] Opening hours 11:30 - 23:00
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: A 2-minute walk from Namboku Subway Line, Susukino station.
Address: 5-1-6 Minami Gojonishi , Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Map
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4. Hakodate Asaichi Aji no Ichiban

Now in our 34th year of business in Hakodate! We are always able to serve dishes made with freshest seafood because we are located within a market. We have a varied menu with over 50 items, including ramen, set meals, and donburi (rice based dishes)!

Hakodate Asaichi Aji no Ichiban

Open: May - October 6:30 am - 3:00 pm / November - April 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,300 JPY
Access: Exit JR Hakodate Station and head right toward Hakodate Asaichi market. The restaurant is located across from Donburi Yokocho market.
Address: 11-13 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido Map
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5. Nizakana Sashimi Shunsai Uminoshiki

Nizakana Sashimi Shunsai Uminoshiki cuisine

The “Savory Egg Custard with Crab Soup Stock” is a rich, aromatic dish brimming with seasonal seafood like urchin and thornyhead rockfish. It’s prepared with “Sapporo Yellow”, enhancing the sweetness of onions and the umami flavors of Nemuro crab miso-paste soup stock. To guarantee freshness, live seafood such as crabs and botan shrimp are kept in the restaurant’s tank and prepared upon order. The finest seasonal ingredients sourced from local markets and fishing harbors are beautifully arranged on plates to provide customers with a delightful experience. Once or twice a month, dishes made from self-caught fish are offered, adding a personal touch. Feel free to inquire about the catch of the day.

Nizakana Sashimi Shunsai Uminoshiki

Open: Normal hours 18:00 - 02:00
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 6,300 JPY
Access: A 3-minute walk from Susukino station on the Nanboku subway line.
Address: G4 Bldg.6F , Minami Rokujo Nishi 4chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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6. Japanese Cuisine Matsumae

[Matsumae] offers delicate arrangements and flavors unique to exquisite Japanese cuisine, using fresh ingredients with the sense of the season, which are carefully selected by their master chef. Please visit them for various occasions, including casual meals alone at the counter seats, as well as meals with families and friends, and to entertain your clients in private rooms.

Japanese Cuisine Matsumae

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: Get off at Shiyakushomae Station or Uoihchiba-dori Station on the city tram line, and go towards the direction of Hakodate Port. On the second floor of the East Bldg. of the Hakodate Kokusai Hotel
Address: 2F, East Bldg., Hakodate Kokusai Hotel, 5-10, Otemachi, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido Map
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7. Otaru Masazushi Main Branch

5. [Sushi] Otaru Masazushi Main Branch (Otaru / Sushi)

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“Otaru Masazushi Main Branch” wears its 70 years of business like a badge of honor in the fierce sushi battlefields of Otaru. The 1st floor is equipped with counter tables, whereas the 2nd floor has table seats as well as the traditional tatami rooms. Their ingredients are selected with immense care; especially for tuna, they only select world-class atlantic tuna over 300 kilograms from the southeastern coast of Canada. Their [Masazushi - Takumi] (5,800 JPY) is an assortment of Hokkaido’s seasonal specialties, and is highly recommended.

Otaru Masazushi Main Branch

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, Holidays, Day Before Holidays] 11:00 - 22:00
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: Get off at JR Otaru Station. It is approximately 3 to 4 minutes by taxi from the station.
Address: 1-1-1 Hanazono, Otaru, Hokkaido (Map)
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8. Uni Murakami Hakodate Main Branch

9. [Uni] Uni Murakami Hakodate Main Branch (Hakodate / Japanese cuisine)

For 60 years, “Uni Murakami Hakodate Main Branch” has been serving top shelf additive-free fresh uni. A restaurant located in Hakodate’s market area, it's so popular that queues on weekends are a normal sight. The [Additive-free fresh uni rice bowl] (4,000 JPY (excl. tax)), along with their [House-made uni gratin] (850 JPY(excl. tax)) brings out the rich sweetness of uni, which combined with their special soy sauce creates a harmonious experience. The restaurant constantly keeps 7 Hokkaido-centered Japanese sake selections that take the flavor palettes of the uni into account, and also offer a [3 sake sampling set], which is seasonal.

Uni Murakami Hakodate Main Branch

Open: [Weekdays except Wednesday, Weekends, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 8:30 am to 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) *November to mid April 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,800 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from JR Hakodate station (at the back of Hakodate morning market).
Address: 22-1, Otemachi, Hakodate, Hokkaido (Map)
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9. Kita no Donburiya Takinami Shokudo

11. [Kaisen-don] Kita no Donburiya Takinami Shokudo (Otaru / Kaisen-don)

[Kita no Donburiya Takinami Shokudo] is inside the market near Otaru Station. Their signature dish is the [Original Wagamama-don] (1,800 JPY plus tax), a rice bowl you can top with 3-4 of your favorite seafood ingredients among more than 10 options, such as ikura (salmon roe) and raw uni (sea urchin). You can also decide the amount of rice to create your own unique kaisen-don (rice bowl dish with seafood). Try it together with [Sapporo Classic Beer], only available in Hokkaido, or any of their many local liquors.

Kita no Donburiya Takinami Shokudo

Open: 8:00 - 17:00
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY
Access: Located within “Otaru Triangle Market,” right outside of Otaru Station.
Address: Sankaku Ichiba-nai, 3-10-16 Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido Map
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10. Yakitori no Ippei Main Store

First invented in the industrial area of the city, Muroran Yakitori was crafted to meet the needs of the hard-working laborer. It is well-known for its characteristic onions, pork, and Western-style karashi mustard. We highly recommend our high quality pork yakitori, where we only use the freshest Hokkaido meat. Our juicy and tender tsukune yakitori is made from eggs and a special blend of chicken and pork. Our signature dipping sauce of egg yolks and karashi mustard is the perfect accompaniment to these delicious dishes. At Taisho, we have created a romantic and relaxing ambience to make you feel right at home. We cater to a wide range of diners: businessmen, families with young children, ladies' night out, couples young and old. The atmosphere here is laid-back but lively.

Yakitori no Ippei Main Store

Open: [Monday - Thursday] Dinner from 17:00-23:00[Friday/Saturday/eve of national holiday] Dinner from 17:00-00:00[Sunday] Dinner from 17:00-22:00
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY
Access: Ten minute walk from West Exit, Higashi-Muroran Station: pass through Nakajima and at the rear of Nagasakiya face toward the highway. It'll be right there.
Address: 1-17-3 Nakajima-cho , Muroran-shi, Hokkaido Map

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11. Ikasei Main Branch

6. [Squid] Ikasei Main Branch (Chuobyoin-Mae / Izakaya (Japanese Pub))

“Fresh Seafood Ikasei Main Branch” serves Hakodate’s specialty squid in generous amounts. Their fresh squid cuisines are sure to satisfy your hunger for seafood. Once an order is placed, they fish out one of the days morning catches from their tank, ensuring the quality is as fresh as it can be! Their special [Live Squid] (Market price) has a sweetness and texture that can’t be recreated. Limited from January to May, it is a seasonal delicacy. Their [Ikasei fry] (650 JPY), which uses minced squid with shrimp and vegetables, is also a popular option. Be on the lookout for their collection of Hokkaido centered Japanese Sake of over 30 brands!

Fresh Seafood Ikasei Main Branch

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 0:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm) [Sunday, National Holidays] 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
Access: Just steps from Chuobyouinmae station, Hakodate City Tram.
Address: 2-14, Honcho, Hakodate, Hokkaido Map
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12. Hamaichiban

8. [Grilled Seafood] Hamaichiban (Sapporo / Japanese cuisine)

Using fish directly from Nemuro’s local fish market, “Hamaichiban” is an authentic seafood restaurant. The restaurant interior has a rustic wood theme, and is equipped with counter seating that surrounds a hearth, as well as private rooms. By grilling Hokkaido’s fresh scallops, live uni, crabs, oysters, and other seafoods straight on the hearth, you can enjoy the natural flavors each ingredient brings about. Their [Live scallop from eastern Hokkaido] (750 JPY) and [Oyster] (1,200 JPY) are a must try!

Seafood Robata Nemuro Hamaichiban

Open: Normal hours: 17:00-23:00
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: Just at Exit 13, Sapporo JR/Subway Station
Address: Astoria Sapporo 2F , Kita Sanjo Nishi 2chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

13. Sushi Yoshi

12. [Seafood] Sushi Yoshi (Otaru / Sushi)

The chef at [Sushi Yoshi] uses his experience as a fisherman to carefully select the best seafood to craft his authentic sushi. His specialty is luxurious seafood, and on the menu, you'll find items like the [Otaru Roman Course] (12,000 JPY plus tax), which includes grilled red king crab, sushi, and sashimi; and the [Live-Grilled Yezo Abalone] (market value)! Quite popular among locals, this restaurant is also frequented by many aficionados coming from far away. Pick this place if you want to savor Hokkaido's genuine seafood dishes.

Sushi Yoshi

Open: Normal hours: 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. (last order 9:00 p.m.) If you plan to arrive after 9 p.m., please give us a call. We will try to accommodate you!
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: Ten minute walk from JR Otaru Station.
Address: 1-10-9 Ironai , Otaru-shi, Hokkaido Map
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14.Tempura Ryori Sakura

15. [Tempura] Tempura Ryori Sakura (Kushiro / Tempura)

Tempura is a classic of Japanese cuisine wherein seafood or vegetables are coated in a batter made from flour and water and then deep fried. [Tempura Ryori Sakura] is a famed restaurant where you can taste delicious tempura masterfully prepared by a skilled chef. Apparently, the owner himself heads to the mountains every morning to harvest wild plants and goes fishing on his boat to catch the best fish in season. To fry the tempura, white sesame oil is used, which creates a light texture that won't upset your stomach. Dip your tempura in their katsuo-flavored tentsuyu sauce and you'll be in heaven. One menu item you shouldn't miss in this restaurant is their [Tempura Mentaiko], which is mentaiko (walleye pollack roe) wrapped in shiso (perilla) leaves! If you're undecided, you can't go wrong with their [Seasonal Tempura 7-Kind Assortment] (3,500 JPY plus tax).

Tempura Ryori Sakura

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] 5:00 pm - (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: Recommended to take taxi from Kushiro Station. Please aim the sign of the south entrance of Eirakugai
Address: South Entrance of Eirakugai, 3-2-12, Sakaemachi, Kushiro, Hokkaido Map
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15. Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze

13. [Teppanyaki] Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze (Goryokaku-koen-mae / Teppanyaki)

At [Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze], you'll get to enjoy genuine teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle) dishes paired with wine. The menu offers lots of delicacies that maximize the characteristics of the ingredients, such as [Fresh Abalone in a Liver-Butter Sauce] (3,000 JPY), made with abalone caught in the sea near Hakodate, or the [Sirloin] (4,000 JPY) and the [Fillet] (4,000 JPY) of Jersey beef directly stocked from the ranch. Plus, they also have a large variety of wines that go very well with teppanyaki dishes! Pick your favorite from a selection of 50 different bottles!

Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze

Open: 18:00-23:30 (last order)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: 15 minutes by car from JR Hakodate station. 2 minute walk from Goryokaku Koen station on the street car line. From there (Honcho intersection 6), go north on route 571 for about 100m, and it will be on your left.
Address: 5F Mitsuwa Building, 8-20 Honcho, Hakodate, Hokkaido Map
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16. Tokachi-butadon Ippin Kita 10 Jo Branch

10. [Tokachi pork rice bowl] Tokachi-butadon Ippin Kita 10 Jo Branch (Kita 13 Jo Higashi / Japanese cuisine)

At “Tokachi-butadon Ippin Kita 10 Jo Branch”, you can enjoy an Obihiro style pork rice bowl even in Sapporo. Carefully selected, high quality pork loins are stocked everyday, and are individually charcoal grilled to order. Their [Pork rice bowl] (714 JPY) is exquisite, to say the least. Also, don't forget to try the weekday-only [Pork rice bowl set] (924 JPY), which comes with a bowl of miso soup and salad, and the [Pork soup] (210 JPY) while stocks last!

Tokachi-butadon Ippin Kita 10 Jo Branch

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday] 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: 800 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Kita 13 Jo Higashi Station
Address: 4-1-21, Kitakyujo Higashi, Higashi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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17. Sapporo Ichiryuan

3. [Miso Ramen] Sapporo Ichiryuan (Sapporo / Ramen)

A 2-minute walk from Sapporo station, “Sapporo Ichiryuan” is popular amongst tourists for its use of local ingredients from Hokkaido, and its home-made noodles. The recommended choices here are - their [Genki Miso Ramen] (900 JPY), known to bring out the nutrients of garlic to the fullest, all the while eliminating the strong smell, their nice and simple [Miso Ramen] (780 JPY), and their [Grilled pork Miso Ramen] (1,380 JPY) which is topped with a thick, juicy grilled pork chuck slice.

Sapporo Ichiryuan

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:45 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 20:45)
Closed: Irregular
[September operating times] Closed on the 1st and 8th.
15th, 22nd and 29th are open from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Average price: 1,000 JPY
Access: Next to Exit 23 of Sapporo Municipal Subway Station.
Address: B1, Hokuren Bldg., 1-1, Kitayonjo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
Source: In Traditional Chinese only
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18. An no Ie

19. [Sukiyaki] An no Ie (Nakajima koen / Shabu-Shabu, Sukiyaki)

[An no Ie] has been serving fine Wagyu shabu-shabu and sukiyaki (hot pot stew) ever since its opening, 30 years ago. The restaurant is so popular that many locals say they can't appreciate any other Wagyu after eating here. If you feel like savoring some good Wagyu beef, order their [Sukiyaki]. The special broth, made with high-quality soy sauce stocked from Shikoku, truly enhances the umami of the meat. One serving starts from 4,200 JPY.

An no Ie

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 - 14:00 Dinner 17:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:00)

[Weekends, Holidays] Dinner 17:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:00)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,500 JPY
Access: 5 minutes on foot from Nakajima-Koen Station. Next to Novotel Sapporo.
Address: 6-3-15 Minami 10-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Map
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