Japan Eats: 8 of the Best Restaurants in Sapporo

Lost in Sapporo and craving some mouthwatering surf and turf dishes? You’re in the right place ‘cos the restaurants in Sapporo are ready to fill you up! 

When in Sapporo, the best food to get are the Snow crab, soup curry, sushi, and okonomiyaki, to name a few. The Hokkaido capital is also known as the birthplace of the famed Sapporo beer and is a hotspot for some savory Sapporo food that make for an excellent combo of sumptuous beef and reef dishes.

Practice your Oishii’s and Umai’s — here are eight Sapporo restaurantsyou can book right here on Klook!

First order of business: CRAB! If you’re looking for the best restaurant in Sapporo where you can enjoy authentic crab dishes, look no further — Kani Honke’s the place to be! It’s one of the most popular crab restaurants in Japan and offers hot pot-style dishes that highlight the tasty flavors of the sea. With Klook, you can book different hot-pot and sukiyaki courses. You can even book a kaiseki course, a traditional multi-course haute cuisine that highlights the succulent snow crab!

What makes Maido a great Sapporo restaurant is that it’s close to the JR Sapporo Station and has meat choices for those with seafood allergies! Enjoy the alluring aromas of grilled meat skewers and seafood wafting around this izakaya-style dinner with sunken kotatsu tables for private affairs and cozy sofa seats for those up for a casual dining experience.

Elevate your foodie adventure at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Sapporo, Toraya. If you’re looking to be impressed by the local offerings, Toraya has one of the most exquisite kaiseki courses in the area and is very well known for its warm hospitality. Don’t miss out on their yokan jellies!

Kaniya is one of the best restaurants in Sapporo to go to if you’re craving crab. Steamed crab, sashimi crab, kani sukiyaki, crab tofu — you name it, they probably have it! Kaniya offers a wide range of set crab meals, which are great to match with wine or the famous Sapporo beer. The restaurant is also close to Susukino Metro Station, so going there won’t be a problem.

Time to get your hands messy and experience making your own sushi rolls at Syunsai Waentei, a restaurant in Sapporo’s famous Susukino district. If you aren’t up for it, don’t fret, you can leave it to your master sushi chef to prep what’s best for you. When you’ve had your fill of seafood, indulge in their premium wagyu beef and sip on your choice of Japanese wine.

Looking for the best seafood in Sapporo? Look no further and head straight to OGA in Sapporo Susukino! You’re sure to feast on the freshest seafood sashimi like crabs, lobster, and different kinds of fish, ‘cos they catch them straight from the aquariums inside the restaurant! Book your reservation in this restaurant in Sapporo with Klook!

At ISOKIN Fisheries, it's a seafood extravaganza! For a taste of local Hokkaido specialties like the hot pot with kegani, or horsehair crab, ISOKIN is the best restaurant in Sapporo to visit. You also get bang-for-your-buck deals with Klook's JPY5,000 Cash Voucher packages. How amazing is that?

Is trying fugu (puffer fish) on your bucket list? This exotic and rare delicacy is available at one of the best restaurants in Sapporo, Guenpin. If you need a foolproof intro on how to enjoy puffer fish, this restaurant in Sapporo has different fugu varieties, including their fugu sashimi and starter puffer fish skin on the Guen set menu.

Have you gone through our list of Sapporo restaurants and still craving more Sapporo food? Nijo Market sells fresh seafood and has several hole-in-the-wall food stalls. For your ramen fix, Susukino is packed with stalls and other entertainment hubs you can explore in the evening. During the day, you can chill out at Odori Park and munch on Sapporo street food such as white corn and potato. Don’t forget tasty treats like shiroi koibito and Hokkaido ice cream!