Tabelog ratingMieda is an intimate, eight-seat counter restaurant in Sapporo's entertainment district, Susukino. It's considered by many to be one of Hokkaido's finest Japanese dining experiences. Chef Mieda (みえ田) personally presides over the counter, composing an inventive omakase menu that showcases premium local seafood.
The experience is defined by creative pairings and technical precision. Guests consistently praise dishes that combine Hokkaido's bounty with luxury touches, such as white shrimp toast with caviar and truffle, or a chawanmushi (savoury egg custard) with sea urchin and pistachio. Preparations of Ezo abalone and Ise-ebi (spiny lobster) are also frequently highlighted. The meal often concludes with a theatrical flourish: a deeply flavoured donabe-gohan (clay-pot rice), with popular variations featuring crab or sweet corn.
While praise is nearly universal, a few diners have found the experience expensive for what was offered. One isolated review noted that different guests received different courses without explanation, while another mentioned a concern about hygiene, though these do not appear to be common issues. The chef can seem stern initially, but many find he becomes more conversational as the evening progresses.
Expect to pay a premium. The omakase course is typically in the ¥30,000–¥39,999 range, but reviewers from 2023–2026 note that with wine or sake pairings, the final bill can reach around ¥50,000 per person. This price point covered courses featuring dishes like Ise-ebi sauté and a donabe rice with sweet Furano Gold Rush corn. Most guests feel the quality of ingredients, culinary skill, and overall experience justify the cost, calling it good value for a top-tier meal in Sapporo.
- Location: Mieda is on the 4th floor of the Dai 23 Keiwa Building in Sapporo's Susukino district. It is a 1-minute walk from Exit 3 of Susukino Subway Station.
- Reservations: Bookings are essential and should be made well in advance, as seats are very limited.
- Seating: The restaurant has only 8 counter seats.
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not. A 10% service charge is added to the bill.
- Children: Children are welcome.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No parking is available.
