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Northern Food Design TAKU Maruyama | Savor a new take on Japanese cuisine! A hidden gem in Sapporo frequented by foodies.

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: Last updated: September 11, 2018

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Dishes that "savor the taste of vegetables"

Taku Maruyama Sapporo is one of the most popular cities in Hokkaido, a popular tourist destination.
This list includes popular restaurants renowned for their delicious food, even within Hokkaido, a kingdom of gourmet cuisine.

While those popular restaurants are certainly great, I'm sure there are many people who would like to know about hidden gems that locals frequent.

So, this time, we've selected some recommended Japanese restaurants in Sapporo that will impress even the most discerning foodies among local Sapporo residents. Let's get started!

A stylish "hidden gem" restaurant

Maruyama is a popular area in Sapporo.
The shop we're featuring today, "Northern Food Design TAKU Maruyama," is located on a side street not far from the area commonly known as "Urasando," which is lined with stylish buildings and general stores.

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The exterior has a stylish, sophisticated look that could truly be described as a "hideaway."

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Stepping inside, you're greeted by a "modern Japanese" interior, quite different from typical Japanese restaurants. It's a wonderful space where comforting relaxation coexists with a stylish ambiance.

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The restaurant's interior, predominantly white with the warmth of wood, is a stylish space that blends Japanese and Western styles. In addition to seven counter seats surrounding an open kitchen where you can enjoy watching the cooking process up close, there are also 20 table seats. It's highly recommended for a date night.

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Dishes that "savor the taste of vegetables"

Northern Food Design TAKU Maruyama's policy is "To enjoy vegetables in the most delicious way."

I thoroughly enjoyed their policy. Here are some of the things I found particularly delicious. First up is the "Vegetable Hassun" (one dish included in the 2700 yen or 3800 yen lunch course).

This is the ultimate dish that explores the potential of vegetables through the selection of seasonal ingredients and various original cooking methods that bring out the best in each ingredient's flavor.

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others…

Scallops and crab in a turnip puree (one dish included in the 2700 yen or 3800 yen lunch course)

The pureed broth is said to be the most important part of this dish. The carefully prepared broth is truly exceptional.
The delicious flavors of the scallops and crab have soaked into the turnip...it's truly delicious.

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Boiled cod roe and Japanese parsley with sesame vinegar dressing (one dish included in the 2700 yen or 3800 yen lunch course)

"Seri" (Japanese parsley) has an excellent aroma and texture, and is full of flavor. And "Ma-tachi," cod milt, is a taste unique to Hokkaido. It is an exquisite dish that allows you to enjoy its firm texture and creamy, rich flavor.

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Furthermore, as you can see, we also pay close attention to the "tableware" that enhances the presentation of the dishes. For example, we use Bizen ware, which is rare in Hokkaido, created by a ceramic artist from Furano, and we've made efforts to ensure that the tableware itself is also enjoyable.

Furthermore, there is a wide selection of wines chosen by the sommelier (including French wines such as Gevrey Chambertin '08 Denis Mortet and Puligny Montrachet '11 Jacques Carillon).
It seems that the store sometimes holds "special wine events."

In addition, the restaurant offers a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, including Hokkaido's Okushiri Winery, recommended by the head chef who hails from Okushiri Island, as well as sake typical of Hokkaido (such as Niseko and Hokuto Zuiso Junmai Ginjo).

For those who don't like alcohol, how about a juice that's uniquely Hokkaido? You can enjoy the delicious taste of fresh Hokkaido fruits in our Yoichi-flavored apple juice, Niseko-flavored tomato juice, Yoichi-flavored grape juice, and more.

Final thoughts

What did you think.

Northern Food Design TAKU Maruyama offers exquisite dishes made with carefully selected ingredients. The chef's creative cuisine, using Hokkaido-sourced ingredients, is meticulously crafted to be both visually appealing and delicious. The stylish interior further enhances the luxurious experience.
This is a renowned restaurant that will fully satisfy even the most discerning connoisseurs of Japanese cuisine with its exquisite flavors.

You're sure to be surprised and delighted by the unique and original Japanese cuisine offered at Northern Food Design TAKU Maruyama.

*The lunch course menus introduced here change monthly. The menus shown here are from when I visited. The menus may have changed since then. For the latest information, including opening hours and other store details, please check the store's website or contact the store directly.

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Northern Food Design TAKU Maruyama
Telephone 011-615-2929
Address: 1-7, Kita 1-jo Nishi 27-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 1 of Maruyama Park Subway Station.
　Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from central Sapporo (Susukino), costing around ¥1,100 to ¥1,300.
Parking: No
Opening hours: 11:30 AM - 15:00 PM, 18:00 PM - 23:30 PM
Last order 60 minutes before closing.
Closed Wednesdays
Average budget: 7,000 yen (regular average), 2,500 yen (lunch average)
Seating capacity: Counter/7 seats, Table/20 seats
Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited throughout the store (a designated smoking area is available outside).
Reservations are possible. However, the level of busyness varies depending on the season, so please call ahead to check.

Article written and photographed by Maverick

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