Restaurants where one you enjoy lunch when visiting Hakodate, Hokkaido Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-date: Feb 08 2025

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Categories: Chinese Izakaya Hokkaido Hakodate Kaisendon (seafood bowl)

Restaurants where one you enjoy lunch when visiting Hakodate, Hokkaido

Hakodate, the largest city in the southern area of Hokkaido, is a tourist destination rich in exotic atmosphere and history, featuring numerous attractions. It has recently gained renewed attention as a tourist spot due to being the setting for the movie "Case Closed". Of course, gourmet food is also a must-try. Seafood is a given, but there are also popular ramen dishes that you would definitely want to try. Here are five selected restaurants that are popular for lunch.

See full listings of Izakaya, Chinese, and Kaisendon (seafood bowl) restaurants found in and around Hokkaido and Hakodate.

1. Uni Senmonten Yoichiya Hakodate Asaichi Branch

Seafood [Uni Specialty Restaurant Seiichiya Hakodate Morning Market]

At the Hakodate Morning Market, the restaurant Uni Senmonten Yoichiya offers a luxurious bowl featuring carefully selected saltwater sea urchin from early morning. The "Five Types of Sea Urchin Tasting Bowl" is a popular dish that is generously topped with both the mildly sweet and delicate purple sea urchin and the rich and sweet elegant sea urchin, to the point where the rice is no longer visible.

Restaurants to Visit for Lunch in Hakodate, Hokkaido

Fresh live squid is one of Hakodate's representative ingredients. The "Hakodate Live Squid Sashimi Comparison Bowl," where guuests can enjoy the freshness, is also very popular for its squid dance. The restaurant features box seats that are comfortable for groups, as well as counter seats that are suitable for solo diners. It has good access from the station, making it easy to stop by during a trip to Hakodate.

Uni Senmonten Yoichiya Hakodate Asaichi Branch

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:30 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 7:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from JR Hakodate Station on the Hakodate Main Line
Address: 8-16, Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido
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2. Miso Senka Ramen Shop TSUBAKI SECOND

Ramen [Miso Specialty Restaurant Menya Tsubaki TSUBAKI SECOND]

Challenging the notion that "Hakodate is all about salt ramen," the restaurant Miso Senka Ramen Shop TSUBAKI competes with its miso ramen. Its second location, Miso Senka Ramen Shop TSUBAKI SECOND, opened near the red brick warehouse. Here, diners can casually enjoy ramen featuring a carefully crafted triple soup made from two types of miso, pork bones, chicken bones, and beef bones, which offers a subtle sweetness and rich flavor in a bright and casual setting.

Both "Tsubaki RED", which features a red miso base with a kick of sansho pepper and garlic, and "Tsubaki WHITE", which is made mild with salt koji and white miso, offer a flavor that is hard to resist. The "Miso Chashu", topped with homemade braised pork, and the "Veggie Miso", loaded with vegetables, are also popular. The ticket vending machine supports multiple languages, making it welcoming for foreigners.

Miso Senka Ramen Shop TSUBAKI SECOND

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY
Access: Right next to Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and Bay Area
Address: 13-13-21, Suehiro-cho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido
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3. Hokkai Seafood & Tokachi Beef Steak Restaurant Norte

Western Cuisine: Hokkai Seafood & Tokachi Beef Steak Restaurant Norte

At the Hokkai Seafood & Tokachi Beef Steak Restaurant Norte, guests can enjoy seafood dishes made with fresh ingredients from Hokkaido and Tokachi beef steaks. During lunch hours, salads, soups, and desserts are served buffet-style, providing a special experience for tourists. Additionally, Hokkaido wines from "Yoichi Winery" and "Tsurunuma Winery" are also available, allowing guests to enjoy them alongside their meals.

The restaurant is located on the first floor of La Vista Hakodate Bay, where guests can enjoy a view of the harbor, and its charming brick exterior catches the eye. Upon stepping inside, a stylish space unfolds, allowing visitors to experience an extraordinary atmosphere. It is a place that you should definitely stop by when visiting Hakodate.

Hokkai Seafood & Tokachi Beef Steak Restaurant Norte

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm) *Lunch is closed for the time being
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,800 JPY
Access: 15 minutes walk from JR [Hakodate Station], through Hakodate Morning Market
Address: 1F, LA VISTA HAKODATE BAY, 12-6 Toyokawa-cho, Hakodate city, Hokkaido
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4. Izakaya Syunmi Karoku

Located just a 2-minute walk from Goryokaku-koen-mae Station, Shunmi Karoku is an izakaya with the concept of "enjoying delicious Japanese cuisine without any pretense." Here, guests can enjoy a variety of dishes, including the signature "smashed squid," seasonal dishes featuring fresh seafood, and a selection of dishes made with high-quality venison sourced from the Hakodate area. Additionally, a diverse range of unique local sake from Hakodate is also available.

Restaurants where one can enjoy lunch when visiting Hakodate, Hokkaido

The restaurant features a calm space with a total of 80 seats, allowing guests to enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine and drinks while relaxing. Additionally, there are course meals available that can include an all-you-can-drink option, enabling guests to fully savor the exquisite dishes along with their beverages.

Syunmi Karoku

Open: [Monday-Friday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm)[Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday, Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk (116m from ) from Goryokaku-koen-mae Station on Hakodate City Tram
Address: 1F, Ikegaki Bldg, 31-8, Honmachi, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido
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5. La Vista Hakodate Bay Seafood Chinese Cuisine KAI FOO ROU

5. Chinese Cuisine [La Vista Hakodate Bay Seafood Chinese Restaurant Umikaze-ro]

At the La Vista Hakodate Bay, which evokes the romance of a port town, the KAI FOO ROU offers authentic Chinese cuisine that focuses on Hokkaido ingredients. The charm lies in the wonderful collaboration of seasonal ingredients that can only be enjoyed at that time of year with Chinese cuisine. During lunch hours, popular Chinese dishes can be enjoyed at reasonable prices through set menus, attracting many local guests. Additionally, they offer Sapporo Classic and other Hokkaido-exclusive beers that you must try when visiting Hokkaido.

The interior is a stylish space filled with a retro atmosphere, creating an extraordinary experience for visiting guests. Guests can enjoy delicious dishes made with seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido, along with a pleasant dining environment.

La Vista Hakodate Bay Seafood Chinese Cuisine KAI FOO ROU

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm) *Lunch is closed for the time being
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 15 minutes walk from JR [Hakodate Station], through Hakodate Morning Market
Address: 1F, LA VISTA HAKODATE BAY, 12-6 Toyokawa-cho, Hakodate city, Hokkaido
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