Update-date: Dec 04 2024
When most people think of food in Hokkaido, the first thing that probably springs to mind is delicious seafood. However, Hokkaido isn’t just about seafood – there are lots of wonderful meat restaurants, too! Here is an introduction to 15 of the top Japanese BBQ restaurants in Sapporo. They are sure to tickle your fancy!
1. Yakiniku Kappo Hajime
Yakiniku Kappo Hajime offers a unique Yakiniku experience featuring Shiretoko Beef and other Hokkaido ingredients, combining Yakiniku and Kappo cuisine. Guests can enjoy the chef's expertise up close at the counter kitchen or in a private room. To accompany the Yakiniku, the restaurant stocks sake from across Japan, including rare Hokkaido brands, as well as domestic whiskey and wine. It's a reliable choice for entertaining guests or celebrating anniversaries with loved ones. Experience a Yakiniku dining experience like no other with your loved ones at Yakiniku Kappo Hajime.
Yakiniku Kappo Hajime
Open: [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm), [Sunday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 2 of Susukino Station on Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line, 5-minute walk from Hosui Susukino Station
Address: 7F, 5th Green Bldg., 4-13-2, Minami-Shijo-Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 2 of Susukino Station on Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line, 5-minute walk from Hosui Susukino Station
Address: 7F, 5th Green Bldg., 4-13-2, Minami-Shijo-Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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2. Gyu-Kaku Sapporo Tokeidai-dori Branch
Gyu-Kaku Sapporo Tokeidai-dori Branch offers high-quality, reasonably priced yakiniku. The restaurant is known for its top-notch meat, especially the "Kuroge Wagyu Top Karubi" and "Gyu-Kaku Karubi." An extensive variety of side menus adds to its appeal. The affordable All-You-Can-Eat course is recommended for first-timers. The relaxed wooden interior features various seating options, including semi-private rooms and sunken kotatsu-style tables, making it ideal for solo visits or gatherings. Enjoy a memorable and luxurious dining experience here.
Gyu-Kaku Sapporo Tokeidai-dori Branch
Open: Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Exit 3 of the underground walkway of Sapporo Subway Station
Address: 2F, Fujiya Okamoto Bldg., 2-38, Kita Nijo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Exit 3 of the underground walkway of Sapporo Subway Station
Address: 2F, Fujiya Okamoto Bldg., 2-38, Kita Nijo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido Map
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3. Sankatei by Totori Foods
Sankatei by Totori Foods is a Japanese BBQ restaurant where customers can enjoy Japanese BBQ with top quality ingredients and seasonings. The interior of the restaurant provides a relaxing atmosphere with its wooden tables, horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu table), and decorations of greenery and flowers throughout the restaurant. The highly recommended [Wan Kalbi] (Korean-style marinated beef ribs) serves 2 - 3 people. The meat is cut with scissors before serving. The cold noodle dish, [Sankatei Deluxe Morioka Reimen], is also very popular. Customers can choose from 5 different levels of spiciness. To finish off the meal, you can put handmade noodles in the luxurious broth to ensure that you don't waste a single drop! The owner has packed a lot of style into this restaurant - from its delicious cuisine to its hospitality and atmosphere - so don’t miss out!
Sankatei
Open: [Opening hours] 11:30 - 23:30 (last order 23:00)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 800 JPY
Access: A 10-minute walk from Higashi-Sapporo station. Follow Route 12 to the Seven-Eleven and, if you are heading away from central Sapporo, it is immediately after you turn right.
Address: 4-3-35 Chuo Ichi-jo, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 800 JPY
Access: A 10-minute walk from Higashi-Sapporo station. Follow Route 12 to the Seven-Eleven and, if you are heading away from central Sapporo, it is immediately after you turn right.
Address: 4-3-35 Chuo Ichi-jo, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Map
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4. Yakiniku Gurumans Ito
Yakiniku Gurumans Ito is famous for being the hardest Japanese BBQ restaurant in Sapporo to get a reservation! It has such a great reputation that not only has it been featured on television, but even chefs from other establishments can’t deny just how good it is. The menu changes depending on what finest Japanese beef, or freshest pork offal, is available at the time. Not only does the owner take special care with the selection of ingredients, but they also pay attention to the way that the meat is cut. An original butchering method is used at this restaurant. To come up with it, they did research on how to best bring out the flavor for each cut of meat! The top item on the menu has to be the [Lamp to Sagari no Moriawase]. This fantastic combination of lean meat and fat can only be achieved with quality Japanese beef, and it is a pure joy to eat.
Yakiniku Gurumans Ito
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 6:00 pm - 3:00 am
[Sunday] 5:00 pm - 00:00 am
Closed: Wednesday, 2nd Tuesday of every month
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Hosui Susukino Station
Address: 6-6-15, Minami 6-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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[Sunday] 5:00 pm - 00:00 am
Closed: Wednesday, 2nd Tuesday of every month
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Hosui Susukino Station
Address: 6-6-15, Minami 6-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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5. Yakinikuya Kane-chan Main Branch
This is the only restaurant in all of Japan where customers can enjoy [Gyu Waraji]. Traders managed to commercialize the [Gyu Waraji], a cut that only makes up 0.1% of a cow, after a long period of trial and error. When the new meat was commercialized, it was featured in television programs across the country. Even the dipping sauces are unique! The recipes for all three sauces - [Soy Sauce Relish], [Refreshing Grated Radish Relish], and [Spicy Miso Relish] - were developed after lots of research. Try them all to find the one that you like the most!
Yakinikuya Kane-chan Main Branch
Open: [Weekdays, Saturdays] Hours 17:30-00:30 (last order 23:30)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes' walk from Susukino station exit 5, head south on Sapporo Ekimae road, turn right at the intersection of Minami 5 Nishi 4 and Minami 5 Nishi 3, then right on the first corner.
Address: Susukino Kotobuki Bldg. 1F, 4-5-2 Minami Gojo Nishi , Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Map
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes' walk from Susukino station exit 5, head south on Sapporo Ekimae road, turn right at the intersection of Minami 5 Nishi 4 and Minami 5 Nishi 3, then right on the first corner.
Address: Susukino Kotobuki Bldg. 1F, 4-5-2 Minami Gojo Nishi , Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Map
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