Many people visit Hokkaido for its rich culinary heritage. Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido offers amazing list of food that you must-try while exploring its sightseeing areas. The food list includes fresh seafood, miso ramen, soup curry, and much more!
There are many Sapporo food tours to be found online. If you read this guide, you can easily know what food to eat and where to find them.
And, no visit to Sapporo is complete without a bowl of hot soup curry at a restaurant specializing in making yummy soup curry. In this page, you can discover Sapporo’s ultimate food guide! Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the best eats (must-try food) in Sapporo!
1. Soup Curry
Soup curry is a local specialty in Sapporo and one of the famous dishes of Hokkaido cuisine, featuring a light and savory broth packed with flavorful spices, vegetables, rice, and toppings. Before you order your dish, you have the option of choosing the level of spice. How cool is that!
Please note that each restaurant has its own special blend of curry spices. A basic style soup curry that you can try includes 3-4 vegetables along with chicken.
There are many soup curry restaurants you can find across Sapporo city. I have visited most of them, and tried their unique dishes including vegetarian ones.
Garaku Soup Curry is a popular soup curry restaurants, which is known for its rich and flavorful soup base. It offers a wide selection of meats and vegetables to customize your curry experience. Besides, Suage Soup Curry is also a popular soup curry restaurant, which offers a delightful dining experience for curry enthusiasts. It’s located in the Susukino neighborhood!
2. Jingisukan (Genghis Khan)
Jingisukan, or Genghis Khan BBQ, is a popular dish in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It’s all about grilling tender lamb or mutton on a dome-shaped skillet. Please note that Jingisukan was named after the great Mongol ruler – Genghis Khan, though it has no connection with Mongolia!
You can find it in many restaurants like Daruma or Sapporo Beer Garden, where you grill your own meat and veggies. Marinated in a savory sauce, the meat cooks up juicy and flavorful, while the vegetables add a nice crunch. It’s a delicious and fun way to experience Hokkaido’s food culture, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
When you visit the famous Sapporo Beer Museum in Sapporo, be sure to visit Sapporo Beer Garden. It’s located next to the museum building. There, you can enjoy Jingisukan alongside freshly brews Sapporo beer!
3. Miso Ramen
In Sapporo, Miso Ramen is a must-try dish. This special noodle soup is all about a tasty broth made with fermented soybean paste, called miso.
Pork, chicken nori, corns, fresh veggies, and boiled eggs are used as toppings on miso ramen. Popular ramen restaurants like Ramen Shingen and Sumire Sapporo offer a unique dining experience among locals and tourists alike.
I absolutely love eating miso ramen at Ramen Shingen for its rich and flavorful miso broth. You should go there and enjoy their miso ramen. In addition, there is one special location where you can taste varieties of miso ramen. It’s none other than the Ganso Ramen Yokocho, located in Susukino area in Sapporo.
Eating miso ramen in Sapporo is a tradition for many travelers who love to explore Hokkaido. Try it every time you visit Sapporo and find out why this worth trying.
4. Sapporo Beer
Sapporo Beer is a big deal in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Founded way back in 1876, it is famous for its tasty, refreshing brews and that recognizable red star logo.
When you’re in Sapporo, don’t miss the Sapporo Beer Museum. You can learn all about how they make beer in Japan and try out different kinds of Sapporo Beer.
And for a real treat, head to the Sapporo Beer Garden. It’s in a cool old building and they serve up all-you-can-eat Genghis Khan BBQ alongside ice-cold Sapporo Beer.
But you don’t have to go far to find Sapporo Beer. It’s served in lots of bars, restaurants, and izakayas all over the city. You can even find Sapporo Beer in a convenience store! So, wherever you are in Sapporo, there’s always time for a cold one!
5. Sushi & Seafood
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Sapporo is seafood heaven! Thanks to its coastal location, the city serves up some of the freshest sushi and seafood around. The city offers the freshest sushi and seafood delights. Many Sapporo food tours that are available for tourists include at least one restaurant or izakaya serving fresh seafood!
At Nijo Market, you can pick out the freshest catches straight from the sea. It’s lovely to roam around there and see many kinds of seafood products.
Sushi lovers will find joy in Sapporo’s top-notch sushi restaurants, where chefs skillfully prepare each piece with care. In addition, there are izakayas/bars that serve grilled, fried, and steamed seafood dishes alongside refreshing beverages such as beer, and Japanese sake.
Susukino area in Sapporo boasts many night clubs, restaurants, bars and izakayas. Spend some time there and enjoy the delicious Japanese food! It’s true that whether you’re at the market, a sushi spot, or an izakaya, Sapporo’s seafood scene promises a taste of Hokkaido’s finest.
Looking for a best sushi restaurant to go in Sapporo? Sushi Zen is renowned for its traditional Edomae sushi, which offers a refined dining experience with a focus on showcasing the freshest seasonal seafood.
Nemuro Hanamaru Sushi is another top rated sushi bar in Sapporo, offering an interactive dining experience where you can grab plates of different types of sushi as they pass by on the conveyor belt. They are tasty and quite affordable!
