Recommended must-try restaurants in Hokkaido: Sapporo Hyakumei Ramen, Otaru Late Night Sundae, and Hakodate Lucky Clown Burger!

Hokkaido has a wide variety of food: the must-eat ramen in Sapporo, the sundae desserts that are open late at night in Otaru, the Genghis Khan barbecue in Noboribetsu Onsen Town, the lucky clown burger only in Hakodate, and the super fresh sushi and seafood dishes in Asahikawa. The following is a collection of must-visit places in Hokkaido, from Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa to Hakodate, and a list of 5 must-eat restaurants in Hokkaido that are highly rated on food review websites. Come and eat good food on your next trip to Hokkaido. !

[Sapporo Food - Ramen] Noodle House "Ayumi"



Sapporo ramen, Hakodate ramen and Asahikawa ramen are collectively known as the "Three Major Ramen in Hokkaido". It is said that it originated after the Second World War, starting from the local tonkotsu ramen in Yatai. It was originally a soy sauce soup base. Later, because a customer wanted to add tonkotsu sauce to the ramen, the boss unexpectedly inspired the idea of ​​changing it to miso soup base, and it became an instant hit. The most distinctive feature is the miso soup made from large pork bones, with a piece of cream added on top to increase the richness of the soup. If you look closely, there will be a layer of grease floating on Sapporo ramen. It is said that it is because Hokkaido is too cold and the noodles will get cold easily, and the grease can help keep it warm. The noodles are thickly rolled, and the rich soup can be wrapped around the noodles. The noodles are sucked up and the soup is still attached, and the taste is very mild. Put the most famous local corn on top, it’s authentic Sapporo ramen!




"Menya Saimi" is a popular ramen shop in the first-level ramen area of ​​Sapporo. The owner went through training and baptism at the famous ramen shop "すみれ" and then opened the shop independently in November 2000. After opening the shop, he was awarded the "Top 100 Ramen Shops" by Shokuroki many times. "Honour. The most famous is miso-flavored ramen, which is specially made by mixing three different kinds of white miso into the tonkotsu soup. It has a rich and multi-layered taste without being overly salty. It is paired with thick-cut barbecued pork like a BBQ restaurant, which is chewy and filling. Feeling satisfied! There are also soy sauce and salt ramen to choose from. Although the store is located at Mion Station on the Subway Toho Line, which is a little far away from downtown Sapporo, the popular taste is definitely worth a special visit!




Moya Ayumi
・Address: 5-3-12, Mizono 10, Toyohei-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
・Business hours: Tuesday to Thursday 11:00～15:15, Friday to Sunday 11:00～15:15, 17:00～19:30, closed every Monday and irregularly closed on the 2nd of every month
・Average rating: 3.99
・Average price: Miso ramen 900 yen (tax included)

[Otaru Gourmet - Sundae] Night sundae specialty shop "Parfaiteria PaL"



Before introducing the night sundae, let’s first talk about why the night sundae has suddenly become popular in Japan in recent years. Japan is a culture that likes to drink. Especially after drinking, people are accustomed to eating carbohydrates as the end of the drinking session. Therefore, you can often see many ramen restaurants open until late at night. In recent years, it has been popularized to end the whole day with a sweet and exquisite sundae after a late-night drinking party. It not only satisfies the desire to eat carbohydrates and sweets, but also makes the visual sense more dreamy and healing!




The sundaes of "Parfaiteria PaL" are made with fresh fruits, Olaf puree made from pure fruit juice and Italian ice cream. The overall sour, sweet and bitter flavors are carefully balanced and designed so that you can enjoy the taste of the craftsmen. The ingenuity of the creation is more like a work of art than a dessert, so it is also called the "jewel box of the dessert world". It is completely different from the sundaes in the market that only have a lot of whipped cream and corn chips to top up. Whether it's the strawberry sundae limited to autumn and winter, or the blue cheese pear sundae limited to Fukuoka, etc., different regions and seasons will launch limited-time flavors. It is recommended that you don't get stuck on the signature style, and you can visit in a relaxed mood and follow the current atmosphere. Click with your mood!



夜パフェ専店 Parfaiteria PaL
・Address: 10-1 Minami 4 Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido 6F
・Business hours: Sunday to Thursday, holidays 18:00 ~ 24:00 (L.O. 23:30), Fridays and Saturdays, and holiday eves 18:00 ~ 26:00 (L.O. 25:30)
・Average rating: 3.715
・Average price: Pistachio and chocolate sundae 1,880 yen (tax included)

[Noboribetsu Food - Wagyu BBQ] Hokkaido BBQ "NOBOJIN"



"Genghis Khan Barbecue" can be said to be a famous food that you will definitely think of in Hokkaido! The origin of its rise is also related to historical development. With the arrival of black ships, European and American woolen fabrics became popular in Japan during the Meiji era. During World War II, the Japanese government began to reward private sheep raising and use woolen fabrics as warm supplies. In that era of frequent wars, Japanese people traveling in and out of China brought back to Japan the barbecue cooking methods they learned in Mongolia, and it became one of the methods of handling sheep after harvesting wool at that time. Until the end of World War II, starting around 1951, in response to changes in demand, the sheep breeds raised in Hokkaido gradually changed to meat sheep instead of sheep. The war was settled, but Genghis Khan barbecue continued to develop, and finally became The representative food of Hokkaido.




"NOBOJIN" is located in Noboribetsu Hot Spring Street in Hokkaido. There are many hot spring restaurants nearby. It boasts that after bathing in the hot springs, you can have a leisurely meal and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of barbecue with your friends. The classic must-try "Genghis Khan Barbecue" is soft and juicy, and has no fishy smell at all. You can't tell it's mutton! The "Wagyu BBQ" is also a must-try for those who like Wagyu beef. It offers Kobe beef, Hokkaido white-aged beef, and specially selected Wagyu beef. You can eat three types of Wagyu beef from different origins at once and feel the wonderful difference between the meat texture and fat. One of the joys of tasting delicious food!




Hokkaido BBQ NOBOJIN
・Address: 76 2F, Noboribetsu Onsencho, Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido
・Business hours: Lunch 11:30～15:00, dinner 17:00～21:00 (L.O. 20:30)
・Average rating: 3.28
・Average price: Wagyu beef tasting set 150g (Kobe beef, Hokkaido Shiraoi beef, special selection Wagyu beef) 7,380 yen (tax included)

[Hakodate Food - Burger] "Lucky Clown Burger"



Hakodate's famous handmade burger restaurant: "Lucky Clown Burger" is a dreamy delicacy that can't be eaten except in Hakodate! It is said that the founder loved watching circuses when he was a child, and hoped that his store could bring joy to customers like a clown, so he named the store Lucky Clown, a happy place that can bring good luck to customers. It has a total of 17 stores, each of which has unique signage and decoration design, full of its own personality. If you are interested, you might as well visit a few more to experience it!




"Lucky Clown Burger" started out as a Chinese cuisine, so the store's signature dish is the "Chinese Chicken Thigh Burger". A whole piece of boneless chicken drumstick is deep-fried, dipped in a sweet and sour sweet and sour sauce, and lettuce mayonnaise. The sweet and sour taste makes people fascinated as soon as they eat it, with sales reaching 500,000 copies a year! Another "multi-layer burger" contains more than 10 layers of hamburger meat, fried pork chops, lettuce, tomato sauce, poached eggs, etc., and is astonishingly tall. The "Multi-layered Burger" is limited to only 20 servings per day, and the store also provides a limited "exaggerated" service accordingly: as long as someone orders, the clerk will ring the bell, serve the food in a ritualistic and eye-catching way, and finally deliver it. A special sticker gives you a sense of honor and satisfies your vanity when ordering. It is recommended that friends who have no social fears and are traveling with a group of people can order one portion together to try it, and add an additional portion of "lucky fries" topped with creamy cheese sauce, which will satisfy you from mouth to heart!




Rakuro Toshita Main Store
・Address: 337-11 Toishita, Nanae-cho, Kanda-gun, Hokkaido
・Business hours: 10:00～22:00 (L.O. 21:30, drinks L.O. 21:45)
・Average rating: 3.8
・Average price: Chinese chicken drumstick (single item) 420 yen (tax included)

【Asahikawa Gourmet - Sushi】Sushi "Port"



The final food map moves to Daobei! Asahikawa City is located at the junction of Hokkaido and Hokkaido, and is also in the middle of the entire Hokkaido. Not only is the area rich in many crops, but it is also easy to transport fish from the surrounding offshore waters, so it can be said to be the gathering place of the entire Hokkaido products. Thanks to the unique geographical conditions, signature delicacies such as Asahikawa ramen, Shinko-yaki, and Genghis Khan grilled lamb were born.




Sushi "Port" is located in front of Asahikawa Station. Not only can you eat seafood from Hokkaido's offshore waters, but you can also enjoy catches from Sapporo, Tsukiji and other places. Among them, the shop's most recommended black tuna is freshly caught in the season and delivered directly to the store. The quality of the meat is guaranteed! In addition, there are famous seafood from various places such as peony shrimp, red clam, bonito, etc. You can eat them all here. We recommend the must-order "Seasonless Nigiri Sushi", which is divided into 9, 11, and 14 pieces according to the number of pieces. They are all made on-site by the craftsmen based on the freshest seafood of the season. The hand temperature is close to body temperature, making the fresh fish more delicious. The fat melts in your mouth and you can taste the freshness and sweetness of the seafood!



鮨みなと
・Address: 9, left, 5, 3jo-dori, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido
・Business hours: 18:00～23:00 (L.O. 22:30), closed on Sundays
・Average rating: 4.055
・Average price: Seasonal no-menu nigiri sushi (14 pieces) 5,800 yen (tax included)

Hokkaido is Japan's charming city that has topped the "47 Prefecture Charm Rankings" for several consecutive years. It has a vast territory and abundant resources. Seafood, Wagyu beef, dairy products, and desserts are all delicious and famous. On your next free trip to Hokkaido, focus on one of these areas, forget about weight loss, and go on an in-depth gourmet journey!