Local food and restaurants in Otaru
Sushi may be your first thought for Otaru, but ankake yakisoba is another local favourite. Stir-fried noodles are topped with a thick sauce containing ingredients such as vegetables and seafood. It is a warming alternative to a sushi meal.
Local dishes to try in Otaru
- Seafood sushi
- Ankake yakisoba
Choosing a meal in Otaru
Otaru is not limited to a sushi stop beside the canal. Ankake yakisoba gives you a hot noodle meal with a thick sauce, a different choice from seafood sushi. Decide which one you want before searching near the canal or station.
Where to look for restaurants
Fit lunch around the canal and Sakaimachi Street, then leave time to get back to Otaru Station if you’re returning to Sapporo.
- Nearby sights
- Otaru Canal · Sakaimachi Street
- Transport nearby
- Otaru Station · Minami-Otaru Station
Restaurant reservations in Otaru
Find restaurants in this area on AutoReserve, then choose a date, time and party size. Read the menu, total price and cancellation terms before you book. Availability can change between visits.
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Read more about regional dishes and food traditions in these official guides. For a particular restaurant’s menu, prices and booking terms, use its own website or reservation page.