Seafood, mountain cuisine, and regional cuisine. With its enormous natural beauty, Hokkaido is a treasure trove. There are several well-known eateries in this neighborhood that employ only the freshest ingredients. Of course, the genres vary widely. The greatest dining district in Sapporo is Susukino, home to a number of well-known eateries. The food served at these restaurants varies from French and Italian to Japanese.
Sushi - Yutaka-zushi
The toppings are mainly from the seas near Hokkaido. A famous restaurant trusted by sushi connoisseurs.
Yutaka-zushi, located near Susukino Station, values traditional ingredients inherited from the restaurant's founding in 1978. They have continued to serve old-fashioned yet simple nigirizushi with carefully scrutinized ingredients and pour their heart and soul into the harmony between the toppings and rice. Their excellent toppings are also mainly from the seas near Hokkaido. Even today, connoisseurs gather here in search of delicious sushi.
The restaurant's interior, which is periodically renovated, has a friendly atmosphere where one can't feel the overly formal style of old restaurants. It has an extremely calm feel that lets guests forget the bustle of Hokkaido's best entertainment district. They mainly have relaxing counter seats, but they also have tatami seats in a raised tatami floor seating area. They also have an excellent selection of local sake that goes well with sushi, so guests can thoroughly enjoy the recommended nigirizushi.
Yutakazushi
Access: 5 minutes walk from Susukino station
French cuisine - LE GENTILHOMME
A long-standing Grand Maison which delivers seasonal and traditional cuisine
LE GENTILHOMME is located a 6-minute walk from Susukino Station. It is a Grand Maison that is a trailblazer in Hokkaido, with roots in French cuisine. Here, guests can enjoy cuisine that continues to evolve even now, which values classical techniques and incorporates the rich tastefulness of Hokkaido. The combination with French wine that fans go crazy over is a true highlight.
The restaurant interior is decorated with paintings by Mr. Osamu Yamazaki, a Western-style painter who resides in France. It is a high-quality space that invites guests into an extraordinary atmosphere. The table seats near the windows can be used as private rooms that can be used by a maximum of 10 guests. They have 8,000 bottles of 800 varieties of wine, said to be the biggest stockpile in all of Japan. A wide variety of options are available, from casual items to vintage wines that make the stomachs of connoisseurs rumble.
LE GENTILHOMME
Access: 6 minutes walk from Susukino Station
Italian cuisine - teatro di massa
Leading edge Italian cuisine that utilizes Hokkaido ingredients and can be enjoyed in a theatre-style space
teatro di massa is located near Susukino Station. This restaurant lets guests enjoy local North Italian cuisine that utilizes Hokkaido seasonal ingredients and is reconstructed with the latest techniques, mainly as courses. From 9 pm (last entrance at 10 pm) it becomes a bar. Guests can enjoy a la carte items along with the usual collection of around 100 northern Italian wines.
This restaurant aims to have a theater-like presence, and the counter has an extensive open kitchen with a 360°view. Guests can directly feel the cuisine made by the chef with their senses of sight, sound, smell, and touch. The table seats can be divided with a partition and used as private rooms for up to eight people! (Advance reservation is required.)
teatro di massa
Access: 7 minutes walk from Susukino Station
Japanese cuisine - Kappo Santoku Rokumi
Delicious cuisine and delicate flavors. Encounter the essence of Japanese cuisine in this land of abundance
The restaurant interior, which is filled with a relaxing and high-quality feel among all the luxury, includes counter seats. In addition, they have two private rooms with tatami seating and sunken kotatsu tables, which can be used by a minimum of two guests. Connecting these rooms accommodates up to eight guests. Guests can immerse themselves in an excellent time with the local sake from all over Japan that can be enjoyed with seasonal tastes, including the sake cups made with natural bamboo.
Kappo Santoku Rokumi
Access: 7 minutes walk from Maruyama Koen Station
Sushi - Sushi Dokoro Ueno
Edomae sushi that utilizes artisan skill. Guests can fully enjoy sushi toppings made with careful judgement
Sushi Dokoro Ueno is located a 2-minute walk from Hosui-Susukino Station. Here, guests can enjoy Edomae sushi with high-quality seafood that is the most delicious of the season. The ingredients are carefully selected from all over Japan, including from Sapporo markets and from Kyushu and Tsukiji markets in Tokyo. The gem-like toppings are made with the extra effort unique to Edomae cuisine and can be enjoyed as Chef's Choice courses, shining with the ideas of the restaurant head.
Sushi Dokoro Ueno
Access: 2 minutes walk from Hosui-Susukino Station
