5 Easy Restaurants for Sightseeing in Hokkaido, Part 2

Once again, we would like to introduce you to some reasonably priced restaurants in Hokkaido that we hope you will enjoy.

When you think of gourmet food in Hokkaido, seafood is probably the first thing that comes to mind,
Hokkaido is also famous for various kinds of cuisine such as Genghis Khan, ramen noodles, and sweets.

We will introduce some of the most reasonably priced and delicious restaurants in Hokkaido.

Shotoku Taishi Asuka

Source: https://akr0591815837.owst.jp

First is Japan’s proudest sushi restaurant.
This authentic sushi restaurant has been loved by locals since 1987.

In addition to fresh sushi prepared by the owner at the counter, you can also enjoy Japanese cuisine such as hot pot and tempura, and we especially recommend this restaurant for those who want to quickly enjoy fresh Hokkaido cuisine.

For lunch, the restaurant offers a variety of set menus, all reasonably priced at less than 1100 yen, and is highly recommended for tourists who want to enjoy fresh and delicious food.

The fact that the restaurant has been loved by the locals and is not aimed at tourists probably contributes to the reasonable prices.

Address.
1-12-21 Hanazono, Otaru City, Hokkaido

Business hours
Monday, Wednesday – Sunday: 11:30 – 14:00

Closed on
Tuesday, Wednesday through Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Menya Saimi

Source: https://www.menya-saimi.com

Next on our list is the famous ramen shop Menya Saimi.
It is a very famous ramen restaurant in the local area, especially for its miso ramen, which is Hokkaido’s specialty.

It is a very simple ramen with a thick miso soup, bean sprouts, and roasted pork, but it is a must-try when you visit Hokkaido.

It is famous for having a long line, but the turnover rate is relatively fast, so even customers with children can get in line.

Sapporo is famous for its miso ramen, but the restaurant also offers salt and soy sauce based ramen, making it a favorite among ramen lovers.

Address
5-3-12, Misono 10jo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Business Hours
Tuesday – Wednesday 11:00 – 15:15, 17:00 – 19:30
Friday – Sunday 11:00-15:15, 17:00-19:30

Closed
Monday, Holidays

Daruma Main Store

Source: https://sapporo-jingisukan.info/main

Founded in 1954, Daruma is a long-established restaurant famous for its Jingisukan.

Daruma is so delicious and famous that it is no exaggeration to say that Jingisukan is Daruma. It is a simple restaurant with only three kinds of meat, and is recommended to enjoy Hokkaido’s gourmet food with delicious meat and the restaurant’s recommended highballs.

The prices are also relatively reasonable, so it would be a good idea to end your trip with Jingisukan.

Address
Crystal Building 1F, Minami Gojo Nishi 4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Business hours
17:00-23:00

Closed
Closed only from 12/31 to 1/2

Uokin Shokudo

Source: https://uokin-tomakomai.com/#top

This restaurant is famous for its heaping bowls of seafood, and is a very reasonably priced place to enjoy seafood.

In particular, Uokin Shokudo’s signature menu item, Uokin Kaisen Don, is a bowl of rice topped with a pile of the best fish depending on the season and served with a bowl of miso soup.

The ingredients include Hokkaido’s famous Hokiyori clams, chutoro (medium fatty tuna), and thickly sliced hamachi (yellowtail), etc. At a reasonable price of 1,790 yen, you can enjoy an original kaisendon that can only be enjoyed during that season.

The restaurant also offers a wide variety of menus that emphasize Hokiyori mollusks, such as Hokki Curry and Hokki Donburi, making it a must-try for seafood lovers.

Address
1-1-14 Shiomi-cho, Tomakomai-shi, Hokkaido 053-0012

Business hours
9:00-15:00

Closed on Sundays
Sunday

Café style Udon no Chikara

Source: https://udon-chikara.owst.jp

Next we will introduce you to café style Udon no Chikara.
This restaurant has been introduced on TV, and its signature menu item is “burdock tempura udon.

Although udon is the main menu item, the fluffy shaved ice is the talk of the town.

Hidden inside the strawberry milk shaved ice is a mixture of apricot jelly and raspberry sauce. The combination of the fluffy, sweet ice and apricot jelly is a fresh but very popular dish.

The signature dish, “Burdock Tempura Udon” is made with homemade noodles that are very sticky, and the generous burdock tempura will fill your stomach to the brim.

All dishes are reasonably priced at less than 1,000 yen, and you can even enjoy dessert.

Address
Frontier Nishiazao 2, 1-1-1, Shinkotoni 8jo, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Business hours
Tuesday through Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, national holidays, the day before national holidays: 11:30-17:00

Closed
Monday

Summary

These were the five easy restaurants to use when sightseeing in Hokkaido.

All of them are reasonably priced and famous for their excellent food, so please enjoy their excellent cuisine during your sightseeing in Hokkaido.