Local food and restaurants in Sapporo
Sapporo is known for soup curry, but seafood from around Hokkaido reaches the city too. If you are craving seafood, look for crab dishes or seafood rice bowls. Soup curry pairs a spiced broth and chunky vegetables with rice; miso ramen and grilled lamb give you two very different meals to try.
Local dishes to try in Sapporo
- Soup curry
- Crab and seafood
- Miso ramen
- Jingisukan grilled lamb
Choosing a meal in Sapporo
Soup curry took root in Sapporo, and seafood from around Hokkaido also arrives at the city’s markets. If you are new to soup curry or travelling with children, check the restaurant’s spice levels. Nijo Market is an easy stop while exploring central Sapporo; the Outer Market by the Central Wholesale Market is another place to browse crab and seafood. For a crab meal, check the species, origin, menu and price rather than assuming every plate is locally caught.
Where to look for restaurants
Sapporo Station is handy for a meal on arrival; Odori and Susukino work well after exploring the city. On snowy days, keep the walk from your hotel or station in mind.
- Nearby sights
- Odori Park · Susukino
- Transport nearby
- Sapporo Station · Odori Station · Susukino Station
Restaurant reservations in Sapporo
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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.