3. Must-Try Local Dishes in Sapporo

Souvenirs are important, but when you visit Sapporo, be sure to enjoy the local cuisine as well. Here are some must-try classics.

3-1. Sapporo Miso Ramen

Sapporo is one of Japan’s leading ramen cities. Sapporo miso ramen features a rich, slightly oily miso-based soup topped with ingredients like corn, butter, and roasted pork. With many famous ramen restaurants in Susukino and the city center, you’re sure to find a bowl you love.

3-2. Jingisukan

Jingisukan is a dish of lamb or mutton grilled on a dome-shaped hot plate. A beloved dish among Hokkaido residents, there are many specialty restaurants in Sapporo. The meat is juicy and pairs perfectly with beer. If you’re trying it for the first time, we recommend going with friends or colleagues and sharing a hearty meal.

3-3. Soup Curry

Another famous local dish is soup curry. It’s a spicy, flavorful broth topped with large portions of vegetables and meat, served with rice. Each restaurant has its own unique style, ranging from extra spicy to super spicy, so you can choose your preferred level of spiciness. Many tourists who try soup curry in Sapporo once say they want to return just to enjoy the same soup.

3-4. Fresh Seafood and Sushi

Sapporo’s proximity to rich fishing grounds ensures exceptionally fresh seafood. Enjoy sushi, seafood bowls, crab, scallops, and more. Morning markets and local sushi restaurants often use seasonal seafood, so you can enjoy different flavors depending on the month you visit.

3-5. “Shime Parfait” – A Sweet End to the Night

One of the most unique aspects of Sapporo’s food culture is the “shime parfait.” Instead of ending the night with ramen, many locals and tourists enjoy a parfait as a “shime” (finishing off) after drinking alcohol. Susukino has many parfait specialty shops that are open late into the night, serving beautiful, Instagram-worthy parfaits made with Hokkaido milk and seasonal fruits.

If you’re enjoying Sapporo’s nightlife, be sure to try a Shime Parfait at least once. It’s a truly “Sapporo-esque” experience.

4. Where Can I Get These Specialties?

You can find most of these Sapporo specialties in the following locations:

Around Sapporo Station (department stores and souvenir shops)

Odori and Tanukikoji Shopping Street

Around Susukino (restaurants, izakayas, and parfait shops)

New Chitose Airport (a wide selection of sweets and snacks)

If you’re limited on time, it’s convenient to do some shopping at New Chitose Airport and Sapporo Station before you leave.

5. Enjoy Sapporo’s Cuisine and Nightlife

Sapporo is a city that perfectly combines delicious local cuisine, high-quality souvenirs, and an exciting nightlife. You can spend the whole day exploring tourist spots, sampling soup curry and ramen, and searching for the perfect souvenir sweets.

And when night falls, Susukino becomes the center of Sapporo’s nightlife.
Our club, THC Sapporo, is located in the city center and welcomes guests from various countries. We are an escort club that welcomes foreign guests. We offer English-speaking staff and a relaxed, luxurious atmosphere for mature guests.

If you’re planning a trip to Sapporo, be sure to enjoy the following activities:

Enjoy local specialties and cuisine during the day.

Enjoy Sapporo’s nightlife in Susukino at night.

We hope your stay in Sapporo will be filled with delicious memories and wonderful experiences.