Hokkaido is surrounded by three seas: the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Ocean, and the Sea of Okhotsk. The fish that swim in these harsh and cold seas are rich in fat and have moderately firm flesh.
In Hokkaido, you can enjoy a wide variety of fresh seafood at reasonable prices, as well as luxury foods such as sea urchin, shrimp, and crab. Processed foods made from squid, octopus, salmon roe, and codfish, as well as dried and seasoned foods that are full of the flavor of the ingredients are also attractive.

Genghis Khan is a well-known soul food of Hokkaido. There are many theories about its origin, but it is said to have been invented in the early Showa period (1926-1989) for Japanese people who were not accustomed to eating mutton, based on the Chinese dish "Khao Yang Loh" (roasted mutton). There are two main ways to eat it: grilling raw mutton and dipping it in sauce, or grilling seasoned mutton that has been dipped in a special sauce.
In Hokkaido, Genghis Khan is often served at home along with a special Genghis Khan pot throughout the year, and people often enjoy outdoor Genghis Khan parties such as cherry blossom viewing and barbecues.

Hokkaido's ramen continues to attract the attention of ramen fans from all over Japan. The ramen of Sapporo, Hakodate, and Asahikawa in particular are collectively known as the "Three Great Ramen of Hokkaido. Asahikawa has soy sauce, Sapporo has miso, Hakodate has salt, and so on, and the mainstream soups differ from region to region, making it interesting to eat around. The so-called "local ramen," which uses a lot of Hokkaido's special ingredients such as corn and marine products, is also very popular among tourists from Japan and abroad.

Soup curry is a dish that originated in Sapporo and is characterized by its light, soupy curry and large, chunky ingredients. You can enjoy the flavor of the colorful vegetables and meat along with the spicy and tasty soup. Why don't you try to find your favorite one from the unique products of each restaurant?