Ranking
The best places to eat in Hokkaido
An editorial ranking: grades from A+ to F, price range, and the Tabelog score where one exists.
Places ranked: 136
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Tezukuri Hamburger Steak Kobo Toshi: Juicy, Hand-Kneaded Hamburgs
Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A celebrated Sapporo specialist in hand-kneaded hamburg steaks, served sizzling on an iron plate. Located in Chuo-ku, it's known for its incredibly juicy meat and an exceptionally generous farm-fresh salad.
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Motsu no Asadachi: Hearty Offal Stew & Skewers
Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A boisterous izakaya in Sapporo's Susukino district, famous for its rich, spicy offal stew (motsu-nikomi) and generously portioned grilled skewers. It's a go-to for a lively, authentic taste of local nightlife.
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Univers S.: Refined Japanese-Style Western Cuisine
Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A celebrated Sapporo restaurant elevating Japanese-style Western classics (yoshoku) with high-quality Hokkaido ingredients. It's known for its rich, slow-cooked demi-glace and meticulously prepared dishes like hamburger steak and fluffy omurice.
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Gyo Sai: Premium Seafood and Sake Izakaya
Hokkaido · Izakaya
A focused seafood izakaya in Sapporo's Chuo ward, Gyo Sai pairs top-quality Hokkaido fish with an extensive, well-curated sake list. It's a destination for diners who want to explore premium sake by the glass alongside expertly prepared sashimi.
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masa: Hokkaido Tempura Omakase
Hokkaido · Fine Dining
At this intimate eight-seat counter in Sapporo's Susukino district, Chef Masa serves a tempura omakase focused on seasonal Hokkaido produce. The experience is praised for its exceptionally light, non-greasy batter and precise cooking.
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Michikusa Bazaar: Spice-Driven Omakase in Sapporo
Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A hidden house-restaurant in Sapporo's Chuo-ku, serving a unique, course-only omakase. It blends Indian tandoor cooking with local Hokkaido ingredients, paired with wines you select yourself from a walk-in cellar.
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Curry House Colombo: Classic Sapporo-style curry
Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A long-standing Sapporo institution serving its signature spicy, thin-roux curry with freshly fried tonkatsu. Located in the basement of the Sapporo Kokusai Building, it's famous for generous portions, free curry refills, and a complimentary ice…
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Kakizaki Shoten Seafood Kobo: Fish Market Seafood Diner
Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A bustling seafood diner located above its own fish market in Yoichi, Hokkaido. Visitors come for exceptionally fresh, generously portioned seafood bowls at prices far below what you would find in a city.
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Spanish Boqueria: Hokkaido-Sourced Spanish Cuisine
Hokkaido · Fine Dining
Chef-driven Spanish cuisine in Sapporo, showcasing Hokkaido's best ingredients. Known for its distinct paellas and charcoal-grilled meats, it offers a thoughtful tasting menu experience in an intimate setting.
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GRIS: Creative Hokkaido-Chinese Omakase
Hokkaido · Fine Dining
A vegetable-forward omakase in Sapporo blending Hokkaido produce with Chinese techniques. Go for the creative small plates, like delicate shumai and spring rolls, paired with a curated selection of natural wines and sake.
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Nemuro Hanamaru JR tawaa sutera pureisu ten: Hokkaido Conveyor-Belt Sushi
Hokkaido · Fast Casual
A hugely popular conveyor-belt sushi bar on the 6th floor of Stellar Place, connected to JR Sapporo Station. Go for the exceptional value and generous portions of fresh seafood sourced directly from Nemuro and across Hokkaido.
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Ise Zushi: Local Hokkaido Sushi in Otaru
Hokkaido · Fine Dining
A celebrated sushi bar in Otaru, Hokkaido, known for its masterful use of fresh, local seafood and an engaging counter experience. Reviewers praise the excellent price-to-quality ratio compared to big-city sushi.
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Saera: Classic Sapporo Sandwiches
Hokkaido · Coffee Shop
A beloved Sapporo sandwich shop in the underground arcade near Odori Station, Saera serves made-to-order crustless sandwiches. Visitors come for its famous fried shrimp cutlet and king crab fillings, alongside seasonal fruit sandos.
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