Regional cuisine of Hokkaido region
Ramen Salad
Ramen Salad (ラーメンサラダ, rāmen saraada) is a dish from Hokkaido, often enjoyed in izakayas (Japanese pubs) or as a comforting homemade meal. With an a...
Hakodate Ramen
Hakodate Ramen (函館ラーメン, Hakodate ramen) is one of Hokkaido’s most beloved local ramen styles, alongside Sapporo Ramen and Asahikawa Ramen. Its clear...
Squid Somen
Squid Somen (イカそうめん, Ika Somen) is a delicacy made by slicing freshly caught Pacific squid from Hakodate into thin, noodle-like strips and enjoying it ...
Ishikari Nabe
Ishikari Nabe (石狩鍋) is a traditional hot pot dish from Hokkaido, featuring salmon as the star ingredient, seasoned with a rich miso base. This comforti...
Kushiro Ramen
Kushiro Ramen (釧路ラーメン, Kushiro ramen) is a beloved local specialty of Kushiro City in Hokkaido. Its signature features are thin, wavy noodles and a gen...
Haskap Berry
Haskap berry (ハスカップ, Haskap) is a unique, blue-purple fruit native to Hokkaido. Due to its rarity, it is often referred to as the "phantom fruit." It ha...
Asahikawa Ramen
Asahikawa Ramen (旭川ラーメン) is one of Hokkaido's three famous ramen styles. This classic dish features a double broth made from pork bones and seafood, pa...
Sapporo Ramen
Sapporo Ramen (札幌ラーメン, Sapporo ramen) is one of Japan’s iconic ramen dishes, originating from Sapporo, Hokkaido. Known for its rich miso-based soup and...
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan (ジンギスカン, Jingisukan) is a beloved local dish from Hokkaido, featuring lamb as the star ingredient. The lamb can be either mutton (meat fro...
Matsumae-zuke
Matsumae-zuke (松前漬け, Matsumae-zuke) is a traditional dish from Hokkaido’s Matsumae region, made using locally harvested kelp. This preserved delicacy ...
Muroran curry ramen
“Muroran Curry Ramen” is a local ramen loved mainly in Muroran City, Hokkaido, and features spicy, thick curry soup and chewy, curly noodles unique to Hokkai...