Hokkaido is renowned throughout Japan for its delicious food. Here we present to you one exquisite dish each from a selection of 20 different establishments across Hokkaido’s gastronomic spectrum, each wholeheartedly vouched for by our local correspondents. Included are both famous restaurants and little known personal favorites.
Contents
- 1 Meat Lounge Tamura in Sapporo
- 2 Shisensaimen Benikojiya in Sapporo
- 3 Ramen Kamogawa in Kitahiroshima
- 4 Akabira Base in Akabira
- 5 Hokkaido Restaurant in Shin-Bitaka
- 6 Steak House Van in Wakkanai
- 7 Mochigome-no-sato Furen Tokusankan in Nayoro
- 8 Taki Soba in Takigawa
- 9 Hachiya Honten in Asahikawa
- 10 Kantaro Ugaura-honten in Hakodate
- 11 Restaurant Izumiya-honten in Kushiro
- 12 Michi-no-eki Utoro/Shirietoku in Shari
- 13 Marutoma Shokudo in Tomakomai
- 14 Kumagera in Furano
- 15 Yakitori Hoya in Muroran
- 16 Iwakura Kamaboko in Noboribetsu
- 17 Shunajisosaku Hashione in Otaru
- 18 Yubari Melon Dome in Yubari
- 19 Rishiri Kameichi on Rishiri Island
- 20 Robata chidori on Rebun Island
- 21 Conclusion
Meat Lounge Tamura in Sapporo
This restaurant is a subsidiary of Tamura Seinikuten, founded in Bihoro, Hokkaido. This restaurant specializes in exclusively Hokkaido-raised kappo style high grade wagyu (Japanese beef).
- Recommended dish
- À la carte Steak
- The perfect place to treat yourself to various parts of “A-5 Rank” Hokkaido-raised beef.
| Address | Kitako S4 Bldg 6F, 3-6-2 shijo-nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)11-205-0429 |
| Opening hours | 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00 |
| closed on | Sunday |
Shisensaimen Benikojiya in Sapporo
Benikoji (red yeast rice) originated in ancient China. Recently it has attracted attention because of its cholesterol lowering effects. Ramen is generally seen as a high-calorie food, but with the addition of this healthy essence and homemade seasoning, it is transformed into an original dish with a splendid flavor.
- Recommended dish
- Shisen Mala tanmen (Sichuan Mala noodle soup)
- Contains homemade hot sauce and benikoji rayu (chili oil). An exquisite dish in which the spices of Sichuan cuisine are expertly balanced.
| Address | NS Bldg 1F, 6-3-13 Misono-Gojo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)11-831-5505 |
| Opening hours | 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30 |
| closed on | Thursdays |
Ramen Kamogawa in Kitahiroshima
- Recommended dish
- Ankake ramen chahan
- This suprisingly large and delicious ankake is immensely popular.
| Address | 1-8-2 Omagarisaiwai-cho, Kitahiroshima-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)11-377-3535 |
| Opening hours | 11:00 – 22:00 |
| closed on | Unscheduled dates |
Akabira Base in Akabira
This shop’s original new food “Ja Ga Ru” is a product made from Red Pye red potatoes into the fabric, wrapped in a prepared dish and fried. It is delicious!
- Recommended dish
- Jagaaaru
- 3 types are offered: shogayaki (ginger fried pork), pizza, and curry.
| Address | 54 Horooka-cho, Akabira-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)125-32-6760 |
| Opening hours | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| closed on | Tuesday |
Hokkaido Restaurant in Shin-Bitaka
Restaurant Hokkaido is located in Hotel Laurel. Seasonal seasonal dishes such as fresh sea urchin, Ikura, Shishamo sushi and Hatahata sushi and Ezo venisonae from Hidaka cho.
- Recommended dish
- Seasonal set meal (depending on the time ※)
- Must eat seasonal seafood set meals that change according to the seasons!
| Address | Hotel Laurel 1F, 111 Shizunaihon-cho, Hidaka-cho, Hidaka-gun, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)146-42-7211 |
| Opening hours | 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:30 |
| closed on | Mondays |
Steak House Van in Wakkanai
You can eat “Soya black cattle” which is the brand cow of Japan’s northernmost region. A very thick steak is recommended for eating and enough volume.
- Recommended dish
- Tenderloin Steak
- Michelin Guide Hokkaido 2012 Get one star!
| Address | 2-9-26 Chuo, Wakkanai-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)162-24-1315 |
| Opening hours | 18:00 – 20:00 |
| closed on | Mondays |
Mochigome-no-sato Furen Tokusankan in Nayoro
Image courtesy of the official website
Production farmers themselves develop, manufacture and sell sticking to the rice cake. We are making rice cakes suitable for the name of Kazunori Town, one of the best in the province. Glutinous rice is carefully chosen only the 1st rice “hard cake” which is hard to harden, elasticity and growth are completely different!
- Recommended dish
- Soft Daifuku [Huscup]
- Also use raw materials such as soybean as much as possible. Husky path that Hokkaido seems to be tasty is delicious!
| Address | 334-2 Nishimachi, Furen-cho, Nayoro-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)1655-3-2332 |
| Opening hours | 9:00 – 18:00 |
Taki Soba in Takigawa
Popular buckwheat noodles are distinguished by thick handmade noodles. This shop’s classic “Chilled Nuki” is an absolute must-have menu!
- Recommended dish
- Hiyashi Tanuki
- Seafood soup stock impacts great!
| Address | 3-6-14 Hantsuki-cho, Takigawa-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)125-23-1372 |
| Opening hours | 11:00 – 14:00 |
| closed on | Sundays & national holidays |
Hachiya Honten in Asahikawa
It is a long-established popular store of Asahikawa Ramen which was founded in 1952. This is a rather eccentric taste. Come ramen with intense and original origin!
- Recommended dish
- Shoyu ramen
- Characteristic is burning lard floating on the soup is a good deal!
| Address | 15 Sanjodori, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)166-23-3729 |
| Opening hours | 10:30 – 16:00 |
| closed on | Wednesdays |
Kantaro Ugaura-honten in Hakodate
Hakodate boasts high-level turning sushi. Although it is also opening nationwide, Hakodate Ugaura main store is the most delicious. In addition, the location of Tsugaru Strait and Hakodateyama is the best in front of me.
- Recommended dish
- Nigiri (squid and shrimp)
- Especially, you must eat the fresh special squid’s grasp!
| Address | 14-4 Ugaura-cho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)138-32-4455 |
| Opening hours | 11:00 – 22:00 |
Restaurant Izumiya-honten in Kushiro
Popular western restaurant from Kushiro. Kushiro Soul Food “Spas and” is a super bow-tie boiled rice with a gourmet visit to Kushiro to bother to only bury.
- Recommended dish
- Spank cutlet
- We have soup and pork cutlet on spaghetti and it is delicious!
| Address | 2-28 Suehiro-cho, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)154-24-4611 |
| Opening hours | 11:00 – 21:30 |
| closed on | Unscheduled dates |
Michi-no-eki Utoro/Shirietoku in Shari
Standing steadily along the national highway, the road station is here. “Syrietoku” means Ainu and “the end of the earth”. I reccommend the sea urchin! It is not exaggeration to say that it is the most delicious among the sea urchin eaten so far.
- Recommended dish
- Nama-uni-don (raw sea urchin on a bowl of rice)
- The price is expensive, but it is superb and reasonable to suit it!
| Address | 186-8 Utoro-nishi, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)152-22-5000 |
| Opening hours | Restaurant: 10:00 – 15:00 |
Marutoma Shokudo in Tomakomai
If you come to Tomakomai you surely want to visit, here. You can enjoy various gourmet using fresh seafood fortune. However, the most recommended one is “Hokki Curry” using Tomakomai’s hokki which boasts Japan’s largest catch.
- Recommended dish
- Hockey curry
- The best collaboration is a little sweet Ru and Corricoli fresh hook!
| Address | 1-1-13 Shiomicho, Tomakomai-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)144-36-2032 |
| Opening hours | 5:00 – 14:00 |
| closed on | Sundays & national holidays |
Kumagera in Furano
Local cuisine shop called Furano told that no one does not know. A treasure trove of ingredients, like Hokkaido, you can enjoy fresh seafood and deer meat full of stomachs.
- Recommended dish
- Sanzoku-nabe
- Deliciousness that jumped out as local cuisine that complemented the deliciousness of ingredients!
| Address | 3-22 Hinode-cho, Furano-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)167-39-2345 |
| Opening hours | 11:30-23:00 |
Yakitori Hoya in Muroran
Speaking of a delicious Muroran Yakitori shop, here. Atmosphere, taste, service 3 It is time to stop, definitely want to stop by.
- Recommended dish
- Liver yakitori
- Unique sweet taste is also excellent!
| Address | 2-24-6 Nakajima-cho, Muroran-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)143-45-4456 |
Iwakura Kamaboko in Noboribetsu
A shop where you can see freshly baked kamaboko through the glass. Manju is also a specialty, was born in 1970 as a souvenir of Noboribetsu Onsen. It is fun to see the manufacturing process through the glass!
- Recommended dish
- Bear Manju
- Selected from Hokkaido carefully selected, slightly sweet taste salt is delicious!
| Address | 50 Noborionsen-cho, Noboribetsu-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)143-84-3131 |
| Opening hours | 7:00 – 19:00 |
Shunajisosaku Hashione in Otaru
It is recommended here in the creative tavern. It is fun to go whenever you can taste the seasons at that time.
- Recommended dish
- Pricking
- Squid sashimi unique to port town is delicious anyway!
| Address | 1-7-16 Inaho, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)134-24-8187 |
| Opening hours | 17:00 – 23:00 |
| closed on | Unscheduled dates |
Yubari Melon Dome in Yubari
A unique appearance attracts the eye here is also a shop where that popular character “melon bear” was born. It is a must-see because there are various items about Yubari Mellon.
- Recommended dish
- Yubari melon soft serve ice cream
- Delicious soft serve ice cream made from genuine Yubari melon
| Address | 27 Numanosawa, Yubari-shi, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)123-57-2020 |
| Open during | May 22 – Aug 26 (tentative) |
| Opening hours | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| closed on | Sunday (usually) |
Rishiri Kameichi on Rishiri Island
Souvenir shop in remote island · Rishiri Otatomari lake is here. While watching the beautiful Rishiriyama, eating a delicious soft cream of Hokkaido is exceptional.
- Recommended dish
- Additive-free all-year snow cream
- Gentle bodily taste is good with refreshing milk system.
| Address | Otatomarinuma, Oniwaki, Rishirifuji-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)163-83-1446 |
| Opening hours | 8:30 – 17:30 |
Robata chidori on Rebun Island
Here is a shop of furnace burning in remote island · Rebun Island. Located in the immediate vicinity of the island’s only hot spring “Uu Yuki Onsen”, the unusual raw hockey’s chanchi is grilled. Eating in succession from the tail, mixing the onion and miso, but it is a furious horse anyhow.
- Recommended dish
- “Raw Hot Chi-chan Baked”
| Address | Tonnai Irefune, Kafuka-mura, Rebun-cho, Rebun-gun, Hokkaido |
| Telephone | (+81)163-86-2130 |
| Opening hours | 11:00 – 21:30 |
Conclusion
What do you think? This time we introduced the gourmet which the local writer actually wanted to eat and recommend. Outside Hokkaido, it is “Geki umai Hokkaido” of various genres including shops not much known yet. If you have a shop thinking “I would like to eat!”, Please come and taste it!
※ The posting menu introduced this time is the one at the time we came. Currently menu and price may be changed. Including various types of information such as business hours, please check the latest information on the website of the shop etc. Please contact directly at the store.
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