Ranking
An editorial ranking: grades from A+ to F, price range, and the Tabelog score where one exists.
Places ranked: 136
Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A foundational ramen shop in Asahikawa, serving its classic shoyu ramen since 1947. Visitors come for the signature "W-soup" broth, thin crinkled noodles, and the unique, old-school ordering experience in a separate waiting room.
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Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A celebrated specialist in Obihiro, serving the city's signature dish: butadon. Expect long queues for its expertly prepared Tokachi pork bowls, considered by many to be a benchmark for this regional classic.
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Hokkaido · Diner
A bustling seaside eatery in Otaru's Shukutsu district, famous for its spectacle of enormous charcoal-grilled herring. Visitors come for generous portions of incredibly fresh Hokkaido seafood at great value.
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Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A celebrated yakiniku spot in Sapporo's Susukino district, known for its signature crisp-yet-molten 'karitoro horumon' offal and clay-pot rice. It's a top choice for tasting rare Wagyu cuts and Hokkaido lamb in one sitting.
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Hokkaido · Casual Dining
This auberge on the slopes of Hokkaido's Mt. Yotei serves French cuisine that spotlights the region's exceptional vegetables. With panoramic mountain views and on-site lodging, it offers a complete countryside escape.
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Hokkaido · Steakhouse
A high-end teppanyaki counter in Sapporo's Susukino district, known for its theatrical grilling of premium wagyu and a signature cold-prepared roast beef. It's a prime choice for a special-occasion dinner with a show.
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Hokkaido · Pâtisserie
A celebrated patisserie in Hakodate, famous for its signature '30-minute' crepes. Served warm with a uniquely soft and chewy texture, they are packed with seasonal fruit and best eaten immediately—a popular takeout treat for visitors exploring the…
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Hokkaido · Fine Dining
In Sapporo's Susukino district, this intimate kappo restaurant offers a unique tasting menu dedicated entirely to Hokkaido lamb. The chef showcases the meat in a variety of refined preparations, from delicate shabu-shabu to straw-grilled tataki and…
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Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A hugely popular restaurant in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, famous for its exceptionally fresh, tender lamb grilled over charcoal. Diners come for high-quality meat with no gamey smell and a unique finale: rice fried in the grill pan.
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Hokkaido · Dessert Shop
A melon-focused dessert shop in Nakafurano, next to the famous lavender fields. It's a popular stop for travellers wanting to try fresh, high-quality Furano melons, especially the signature half-melon topped with soft-serve ice cream.
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Hokkaido · Diner
A fisherman-run restaurant on the Shakotan Peninsula in Hokkaido, serving exceptionally fresh sea urchin. It's a destination for uni lovers seeking the famously sweet local bafun uni, available only in very limited quantities.
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Hokkaido · Gelateria
A world-champion gelateria in Abashiri, Hokkaido, celebrated for its exceptionally smooth texture and inventive use of local ingredients. Visitors come for unique flavours like intense pistachio and the one-of-a-kind roasted crab shell.
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Hokkaido · Steakhouse
Enjoy prime teppanyaki with a stunning 26th-floor view over Sapporo. Located in the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel, Teppanyaki Ishikari specializes in A-5 Shiraoi Wagyu and live Ezo abalone, cooked before your eyes.
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Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A Kushiro breakfast institution where you select fresh Hokkaido seafood from a market-style display and have it charcoal-grilled for you on the spot. It's famous for its perfectly cooked salmon belly and generous salmon roe bowls.
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Hokkaido · Izakaya
Specialising in individual lamb shabu-shabu, this moody basement restaurant in Sapporo's Susukino district offers a refined experience. Diners praise the high-quality lamb cuts and the house-made udon served to finish the meal.
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