Regional cuisine of Hokkaido region
Braised Skate
Braised Skate (カスベの煮付け, Kasube no Nitsuke) is a traditional winter dish often prepared in households. The word "Kasube" is a local Hokkaido term for "...
Muroran Yakitori
Muroran Yakitori (室蘭やきとり, Muroran yakitori) is a unique style of yakitori originating from Muroran City in Hokkaido. Despite its name, this dish doe...
Bibai Yakitori
Bibai Yakitori (美唄やきとり, Bibai yakitori) is a flavorful dish that originates from Bibai City, located halfway between Sapporo and Asahikawa. The west...
Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)
Ikameshi (いかめし), a famous local dish from the Hakodate and Oshima regions of Hokkaido, has a fascinating history. It was first created during World War I...
Sweet-Simmered Shishamo
Sweet-Simmered Shishamo (ししゃもの甘露煮, Shishamo no Kanroni) is a traditional dish made using shishamo, one of Hokkaido's iconic fish. Shishamo can be ...
Kombu Maki (Seaweed Rolls)
Kombu Maki (昆布巻き, Seaweed Rolls) is a traditional dish originating from Hokkaido, a region renowned for being one of Japan's top kombu (kelp) producers. ...
Marinated Salmon Roe in Soy Sauce
Marinated Salmon Roe in Soy Sauce (いくらの醤油漬け, Ikura no Shoyu-zuke) is one of Hokkaido’s most famous seafood delicacies, loved by people of all ages ac...
Hanasaki Crab
Hanasaki Crab (花咲ガニ, Hanasaki gani) is a member of the hermit crab family, part of the King Crab species, and is in season from summer to autumn. Know...
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...
