The Akarenga Government Building (the former main building of the Hokkaido Government) is one of Sapporo's most popular tourist attractions. Did you know that the cafeteria of the Hokkaido Assembly Hall, located on the same site, is open to everyone? And it's reasonably priced! I knew I had to try it, so I went right away.

The Hokkaido Assembly cafeteria used to be located in the basement of the Hokkaido Assembly building. It was reopened in 2020 and moved to the first floor, making it more accessible. Furthermore, the glass walls provide a good view and sunlight shines through, creating a sense of openness! It's just so exciting to be able to dine in such a pleasant place.

The menu has been renewed, but the "soba" (buckwheat noodles) is still as popular as ever. The noodles are homemade, and they are prepared here every morning.

The cold "zaru soba" (550 yen including tax) and hot "kake soba" (530 yen including tax) are also delicious, but the "tokuzaru soba" (650 yen including tax) is a must-try at the Dogakkai Restaurant.

The soba is served on a colander and dipped in warm special dipping sauce. Rich and filling, yet easy to eat, it is easy to understand why this is a popular menu item. The soba noodles are so popular that there are so many dishes on the menu!

The lowest mountain in the photo is "Toku Zaru Soba," the middle height is "Chu Toku Zaru Soba" (700 yen including tax), and the highest is "Dai Toku Zaru Soba" (800 yen including tax), which weighs about 1 kg. The "medium zaru soba" (700 yen including tax), and the "large zaru soba" (800 yen including tax), the tallest of the two, are about 1 kg! The "Toku Zaru Soba" is enough to fill a bowl, but many people eat the "Dai Toku Zaru Soba" in a single helping.

The second most popular menu item is the omelette rice (750 yen including tax)! Wrapped in a fluffy egg and topped with a rich demi-glace sauce, the omelette rice dish is sure to whet your appetite just by looking at it. Dokkai Shokudo is also good at Western food.

The Neapolitan pasta (650 yen including tax) is one of the most popular dishes. It is topped with green peas and has a nostalgic taste. For both the omelet and the Neapolitan pasta, you can order a large serving for an additional 150 yen. It's still very reasonable!

Doukou Shokudo offers more than 10 kinds of soba alone, including curry nanban soba and soba with egg, as well as one-plate set menus, rice bowls, and even ramen noodles. The menu is so extensive that you will inevitably get lost in it, so we recommend that you visit the restaurant several times and try the popular dishes introduced here in order.

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Location: Kita 2-jo 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Contact: 011-271-8845 (main)

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Aka Hyouzu Co.
Location: Kita 2-jo 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Contact: 011-271-8845 (main)

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