Hokkaido is nationally popular as a treasure trove of gourmet food.
Among the many delicious Hokkaido restaurants, we've selected 20 "super tasty" places from various genres that local writers confidently recommend, and we're introducing them all at once!
We've prepared a wide selection, from well-known establishments to our personal favorites!

Table of Contents:
1. MEAT LOUNGE TAMURA, Sapporo City
2. Sichuan Noodles Benikojiya Sapporo City
3. Ramen Kamogawa, Kitahiroshima City
4. AKABIRA Base, Akabira City
5. Restaurant Hokkai, Shinhidaka Town
6. Van, Wakkanai City
7. Mochigome no Sato Furen Specialty Products Center, Nayoro City
8. Taki Soba (Takikawa City)
9. Hachiya Main Store, Asahikawa City
10. Kantaro Ugaura Main Store, Hakodate City
11. Restaurant Izumiya Main Branch, Kushiro City
12. Roadside Station Utoro-Shiretoko, Shari Town
13. Marutoma Shokudo, Tomakomai City
14. Woodpecker, Furano City
15. Yakitori Houya, Muroran City
16. Iwakura Kamaboko (fish cake), Noboribetsu City
17. Seasonal Delicacies Hashione, Otaru City
18. Yubari Melon Dome, Yubari City
19. Kameichi Rishiri, Rishiri Island
20. Robata Chidori, Rebun Island
Final thoughts

This restaurant was opened by Tamura Meat Shop, which was founded in Bihoro Town, Hokkaido.
This restaurant, which operates in a traditional Japanese restaurant style, is particular about using only ingredients sourced from Hokkaido, including high-grade Wagyu beef.

Recommended menu
A la carte Steak
Enjoy a variety of cuts of Hokkaido-produced Wagyu beef, "A-5 grade," to your heart's content.

MEAT LOUNGE TAMURA
6F, Kitako S4 Building, 6-2, Minami 4-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
TEL) 011-205-0429
Business hours: 12:00-15:00, 17:30-22:00
Closed: Sunday

"Red yeast rice" is a fermented food that has been used in China since ancient times.
In recent years, it has become a hot topic because it is said to have the effect of lowering cholesterol.
The originality of adding the essence of the concept of "food as medicine" to ramen, which is often perceived as high in calories, and the homemade seasonings create an exceptional flavor.

Recommended menu
Sichuan Mala Tang Noodles　
Made with homemade spicy sauce and red yeast rice chili oil. A masterpiece featuring a well-balanced blend of Sichuan spices.

Sichuan Noodles Red Yeast Shop(Shisensaimen Benikojiya)
NS Building 1F, 3-13, Misono 5-jo 6-chome, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido　
TEL) 011-831-5505
Business hours: 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:30
Closed: Thursday

Recommended menu
Ankake Ramen Fried Rice
This incredibly delicious, surprisingly large dish with thick sauce is a must-try!

Ramen Kamogawa (Kamogawa)
1-8-2 Omamachi, Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido
TEL) 011-377-3535
Hours: 11: 00 ~ 22: 00
Closed holiday: irregular holiday

This shop's original new food item, "Ja-Ga-ru," is made by kneading red potatoes from Akabira into the dough, wrapping it around various fillings, and then deep-frying it.
It's incredibly delicious!

Recommended menu
Ja Girl
There are three options: ginger pork, pizza, and curry.

AKABIRA Bass
54 Horooka-cho, Akabira City, Hokkaido
TEL) 0125-32-6760
Hours: 10: 00 ~ 18: 00
Closed: Tuesday

Restaurant Hokkai is located inside Hotel Laurel.
They offer fresh sea urchin rice bowls, salmon roe, smelt sushi, sandfish sushi, and other seasonal dishes, as well as Hokkaido venison from Hidaka Town.

Recommended menu
Seasonal set meals (※Varies depending on the season)
The seasonal seafood set meals, which change depending on the time of year, are a must-try!

Restaurant Hokkai
Hotel Laurel, 1F, 1-1-1 Shizunai Honmachi, Shinhidaka-cho, Hidaka-gun, Hokkaido
TEL) 0146-42-7211
Hours: 11:00-14:30, 17:00-21:30
Closed: Monday

You can enjoy "Soya Kurogyu," a brand of beef from Japan's northernmost region.
The very thick steak is highly recommended for its satisfying portion size.

Recommended menu
Tenderloin steak
Awarded one Michelin star in the 2012 Michelin Guide Hokkaido!

Steakhouse Van
2-9-26 Chuo, Wakkanai City, Hokkaido
TEL) 0162-24-1315
Hours: 18: 00 ~ 20: 00
Closed: Monday

Image provided by: Official website

The farmers themselves develop, manufacture, and sell their own specially crafted mochi.
They make mochi (rice cakes) worthy of the name of Furen Town, one of Hokkaido's leading glutinous rice producing areas.
We carefully select only top-grade glutinous rice called "Hakucho Mochi," which is known for its resistance to hardening, resulting in a completely different level of elasticity and stretchiness!

Recommended menu
Soft mochi rice cake [Haskap flavor]
We use Hokkaido-grown ingredients as much as possible, including soybeans. The haskap berries, typical of Hokkaido, are delicious!

Mochigome no Sato Furen Specialty Products Center
334-2 Nishimachi, Furen-cho, Nayoro City, Hokkaido
TEL) 01655-3-2332
Business hours: 9: 00-18: 00

This popular soba restaurant is characterized by its extra-thick, handmade noodles.
This restaurant's signature dish, "Chilled Tanuki Udon," is an absolute must-try!

Recommended menu
Chilled Tanuki
The seafood-based broth makes a huge impact!

Waterfall Soba
3-6-14 Kagetsu-cho, Takikawa City, Hokkaido
TEL) 0125-23-1372
Hours: 11: 00 ~ 14: 00
Closed days：Sunday, Holiday

This is a long-established and popular ramen shop in Asahikawa, founded in 22. Its flavor is quite unique.
You absolutely must try this intensely unique ramen!

Recommended menu
Soy sauce ramen
A key feature is the way they caramelize the lard floating on top of the soup – a great job!

Hachiya Main Store
15-chome, Sanjo-dori, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido
TEL) 0166-23-3729
Hours: 10: 30 ~ 16: 00
Closed: Wednesday

Hakodate boasts high-level conveyor belt sushi.
They have branches all over the country, but without a doubt, the main store in Ugaura, Hakodate is the best.
Furthermore, the location is superb, with the Tsugaru Strait and Mount Hakodate right in front of you.

Recommended menu
Nigiri (squid and shrimp)
In particular, you'd be missing out if you didn't try the fresh, specialty squid sushi!

函太郎宇賀浦本店
14-4 Ugaura-cho, Hakodate City
TEL) 0138-32-4455
Hours: 11: 00 ~ 22: 00

A popular Western-style restaurant originating from Kushiro.
The specialty here is Kushiro soul food, "Spaghetti Cutlet," a super-sized meal for men.
Some foodies even make the trip to Kushiro just to eat this dish.

Recommended menu
Spaghetti
Spaghetti topped with a thick sauce and a pork cutlet – this is delicious!

Restaurant Izumiya Main Branch
2-28 Suehiro-cho, Kushiro City, Hokkaido
TEL) 0154-24-4611
Hours: 11: 00 ~ 21: 30
Closed holiday: irregular holiday

This is a roadside rest area that stands majestically along the national highway.
"Shiretoku" means "the end of the land" in the Ainu language.
I highly recommend the sea urchin! It's no exaggeration to say it's the most delicious sea urchin I've ever eaten.

Recommended menu
Raw sea urchin rice bowl
It's expensive, but the generous portions and delicious taste are well worth it!

Roadside Station Utoro-Shiretoko
186-8 Utoro-Nishi, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido
TEL) 0152-22-5000
Opening hours: Restaurant 10:00 - 15:00

If you come to Tomakomai, this is a place you absolutely must visit.
You can enjoy a variety of gourmet dishes made with fresh seafood.
However, the one I highly recommend is the "Hokki Curry," which uses surf clams, a fish that Tomakomai boasts the largest catch of in Japan.

Recommended menu
ホッキカレー
The slightly sweet curry sauce and the crunchy, fresh surf clams make a perfect combination!

Marutama Restaurant
1-1-13 Shiomi-cho, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido
TEL) 0144-36-2023
Hours: 5: 00 ~ 14: 00
Closed days：Sunday, Holiday

This local restaurant is so well-known in Furano that it's said there's no one who doesn't know about it.
As expected of Hokkaido, a treasure trove of ingredients, you can enjoy your fill of fresh seafood and venison dishes.

Recommended menu
Bandit Hot Pot
This local dish is exceptionally delicious, highlighting the natural flavors of the ingredients!

Woodpecker, Furano
3-22 Hinode-cho, Furano City, Hokkaido
TEL) 0167-39-2345
Opening hours: 11: 30 to 23: 00

If you're looking for a great place to eat Muroran-style yakitori, this is the place.
With its great atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service, this is a place you'll definitely want to visit.

Recommended menu
Grilled liver
The uniquely sweet sauce is also exquisite!

Yakitori Dōya(Houya)
2-24-6 Nakajima-cho, Muroran City, Hokkaido
TEL) 0143-45-4456

A shop where you can see freshly grilled kamaboko (fish cake) through the glass.
Manju (steamed buns) are also a local specialty, created in 1970 as a souvenir from Noboribetsu Onsen.
It's also fun to watch the manufacturing process through the glass!

Recommended menu
Bear-shaped bun
Made with carefully selected adzuki beans from Hokkaido, the sweetness is perfectly balanced with a hint of salt!

Iwakura Kamaboko
50 Noboribetsu Onsen-cho, Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido
TEL) 0143-84-3131
Opening hours: 7: 00 to 19: 00

This is my recommendation for a creative izakaya (Japanese pub).
It's always fun to go because you can enjoy seasonal ingredients.

Recommended menu
Assorted sashimi
The seasonal sashimi, a specialty of this port town, is simply delicious!

Seasonal creation Hashion(Hashi wo ne)
1-7-16 Inaho, Otaru City, Hokkaido
TEL) 0134-24-8187
Hours: 17: 00 ~ 23: 00
Closed holiday: irregular holiday

This shop, with its eye-catching and unique exterior, is also the birthplace of the hugely popular character "Melon Bear."
There are many different products related to Yubari melons, so be sure to check them out.
Recommended menu
Yubari Melon Soft Serve Ice Cream
This soft serve ice cream is made with incredibly delicious Yubari melon juice!

Yubari Melon Dome
27 Numanosawa, Yubari City, Hokkaido
TEL) 0123-57-2020
Operating period: May 22nd to August 26th (tentative)
Opening hours: 10: 00 to 16: 30
Closed on Sundays (generally)

This is a souvenir shop located at Lake Otatomari on the remote island of Rishiri.
Enjoying delicious Hokkaido soft-serve ice cream while gazing at the beautiful Mount Rishiri is a truly special experience.

Recommended menu
Additive-free Eternal Snow Soft Serve Ice Cream
The milk-based, refreshing, and wholesome taste is great.

Kameichi Rishiri
Otatomari Marsh, Oniwaki, Rishiri-Fuji Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido
TEL) 0163-83-1446
Hours: 8: 30 ~ 17: 30

This is a robatayaki (charcoal-grilled food) restaurant located on the remote island of Rebun.
Located very close to Usuyuki Onsen, the island's only hot spring, this restaurant's specialty is the rare grilled raw Atka mackerel.
You start from the tail and mix in the green onions and miso on top as you eat, and it's incredibly delicious.

Recommended menu
"Grilled raw mackerel with miso dressing"

Robata Chidori
Tonnai Irifune, Kafuka Village, Rebun-cho, Rebun-gun, Hokkaido
TEL) 0163-86-2130
Hours: 11: 00 ~ 21: 30

Final thoughts

What did you think?
This time, we introduced gourmet food that a local writer actually tried and would recommend.
This is a selection of incredibly delicious Hokkaido gourmet food from various genres, including restaurants that are not yet very well known outside of Hokkaido.
If there's a restaurant that makes you think, "I want to try that!", then by all means, go and enjoy it!

*The menu items featured here are from the time of my visit.
Please note that menus and prices may have changed since this information was posted.
For the latest information, including store hours and other details, please check the store's website or contact the store directly.
Interview, writing, and photography: Maverick

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