LOCAL FOOD GUIDE

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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More about the local food

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.

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