Update-date: Jun 30 2024
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Hokkaido
Even when we say 'Japanese' in a single word, there are various genres, and one of them is donburi. There are many types of donburi, where ingredients are placed on top of rice, such as those topped with sashimi and other seafood, tempura, or grilled meat. Donburi is easy to enjoy and delicious. Why not explore the world of Japanese through donburi in Hokkaido, a treasure trove of ingredients?
Wagyu Kurosawa Sakaimachi-dori Branch
Enjoy Otaru's unique seafood in a crispy tendon
Located a 7-minute walk from Minamiotaru Station, Wagyu Kurosawa Sakaimachi-dori branch offers a taste of Hokkaido's pride, Shiraoi beef, as well as Kobe beef and Matsusaka beef. The restaurant also serves dishes made with fresh seafood unique to Otaru. Among them, the 'tendon' featuring large shrimp and crab is particularly notable for its generous portions and exceptional texture and flavor. The 'unagi wagyu ju,' which allows you to enjoy domestic eel and wagyu simultaneously, is also popular.
The store is located in the Sakaimachi-dori shopping district, which is close to the Otaru Canal and frequented by tourists. Upon entering the white-walled building that blends into the streetscape, you'll find a Japanese-modern atmosphere with photogenic Japanese-patterned decorations. The interior is spacious, with 110 seats and ample space between them, allowing you to sit comfortably. It's a perfect place to relax during your sightseeing.
Wagyu Kurosawa Sakaimachi-dori Branch
Open: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm (L.O. 6:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: About 805m from Minami Otaru Station on JR Hakodate Main Line / Next to Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum located about halfway down the Sakaimachi Dori Shopping Street
Address: 5-28, Sakai-machi, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: About 805m from Minami Otaru Station on JR Hakodate Main Line / Next to Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum located about halfway down the Sakaimachi Dori Shopping Street
Address: 5-28, Sakai-machi, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido
Uni Specialty Restaurant Yoichi Jikka Branch
A specialty restaurant where you can enjoy carefully selected sea urchin and tuna in a generously portioned rice bowl
The sea urchin specialty restaurant, Yoichi Jikka Branch, located a 10-minute walk from Yoichi Station, is a sea urchin specialty store where you can enjoy sea urchins sourced from various regions each season. The 'Five Major Sea Urchin Comparison Bowl' is a must-try for sea urchin lovers. The carefully selected tuna sourced from the famous Toyosu store is also popular, and you can enjoy comparing different cuts such as otoro, chutoro, and akami with the 'Five Types of Bluefin Tuna Comparison Bowl' and the 'Five Types of Sea Urchin and Bluefin Tuna Comparison Bowl White'.
The interior, inspired by a fishing village, has a bright and relaxing atmosphere. The noren curtains arranged with large fishing flags and the lighting resembling fishing gear catch the eye. The artistic depiction of Yoichi's landscape on the wall makes you want to capture it with your camera. In addition to counter seats, there are also table seats on the 2nd floor, making it recommended for families and groups. Enjoy the charm of a Japanese fishing village while savoring the delights of the sea to your heart's content.
Uni Speciality Restaurant Yoichiya Jikka Branch
Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holiday, Day Before National Holiday] Lunch 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Lunch] 5,500 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Yoichi Station on JR Hakodate Main Line / 3-minute by car from Yoichi Station
Address: 7-29-4, Okawa-cho, Yoichi-cho, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido
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Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Lunch] 5,500 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Yoichi Station on JR Hakodate Main Line / 3-minute by car from Yoichi Station
Address: 7-29-4, Okawa-cho, Yoichi-cho, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido
Uni Murakami Hakodate Ekimae Restaurant
Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth sweetness of additive-free sea urchin that overturns previous perceptions
The Uni Murakami Hakodate Ekimae restaurant, located a 3-minute walk from Hakodate Station, is a directly managed store of a fresh sea urchin processing company. Generally, sea urchins use a food additive called 'alum' to maintain their shape, but here, they use fresh sea urchins without any alum, which are sweet and creamy, and can be enjoyed in various dishes. Especially, the 'Additive-Free Fresh Sea Urchin Bowl' is so delicious that it will change your previous image of sea urchins. They also recommend the 'Sea Urchin and Grilled Beef Bowl - Hitsumabushi Style,' where you can luxuriously enjoy our proud fresh sea urchin and Hokkaido beef.
The interior of the store features a cool and modern design with a Japanese motif. The large windows adorned with latticework are impressive. In addition to counter seats and table seats, there are also private rooms available, allowing you to choose according to the occasion. Not only can you enjoy sea urchin, but also dishes specializing in game and ingredients from Hokkaido, along with fine sake that complements the food. Enjoy a luxurious time in a stylish space.
Uni Murakami Hakodate Ekimae Restaurant
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: Head towards Shiden-dori from JR Hakodate station. Turn right at the first intersection and go straight ahead. It is a white house on your right
Address: 7-1, Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: Head towards Shiden-dori from JR Hakodate station. Turn right at the first intersection and go straight ahead. It is a white house on your right
Address: 7-1, Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido
Tokachi Butadon Ippin Sapporo Station Stellar Place Branch
Enjoy the savory charcoal-grilled pork bowl loved in Obihiro at Sapporo Station
Located on the 6th floor of Stellar Place directly connected to Sapporo Station, Tokachi Butadon Ippin Sapporo Station Stellar Place branch is a restaurant specializing in 'Butadon,' a famous dish from Obihiro. As a direct store of the well-known 'Sorachi' sauce brand for yakiniku and jingisukan, it boasts a special low-temperature aged raw sauce. The pork loin, coated with the sauce and grilled several times over binchotan charcoal, is juicy and full of flavor. The savory aroma of the sauce is irresistible.
The interior has a stylish design, almost like a cafe. It has a clean and relaxing atmosphere. Located within a shopping center directly connected to the station, it's easy to drop by in between sightseeing or shopping. While pork bowls are typically known for being hearty and meat-heavy, there are also plenty of healthy options like half bowls and salads, making it a great choice for those with smaller appetites.
Tokachi-butadon Ippin Sapporo Station Stellar Place Branch
Open: 11:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:30)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 850 JPY
Access: Located on the sixth floor of Stellar Place Center, directly connected to JR Sapporo Station and Sapporo subway station.
Address: 6F Stellar Place Center, 2-5 Kita Gojonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 850 JPY
Access: Located on the sixth floor of Stellar Place Center, directly connected to JR Sapporo Station and Sapporo subway station.
Address: 6F Stellar Place Center, 2-5 Kita Gojonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Hakodate Asaichi Aji no Ichiban
Enjoy fresh seafood at a diner with over 30 years of history in the Hakodate Morning Market
A 2-minute walk from hakodate Station, 'Hakodate Morning Market' has been operating for over 30 years. At 'Hakodate Asaichi Aji no Ichiban,' you can always enjoy the freshest seafood, as it is located within the market. With over 50 menu items including rice bowls, ramen, and set meals, there is plenty to choose from. The top recommendation is the 'Ichiban Don,' named after the restaurant. You can savor the seafood of hokkaido, such as squid, a specialty of hakodate, as well as crab, scallops, fresh sea urchin, and salmon roe.
The interior has a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The spacious counter seats are recommended for individuals and couples. For families and large groups, there are also sunken kotatsu-style seats available. Since the shop is located in the morning market, it operates from 6:30 AM during the summer season (May to October) and from 7:00 AM during the winter season (November to April), which is a delightful point. You can enjoy freshly caught seafood from early in the morning.
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
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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
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
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