ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO, the home of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, offers not only a variety of ways to watch baseball but also a fantastic gourmet experience with delicious food from all over Hokkaido and Japan! Here is your complete guide to the unique restaurants and food stalls inside the ballpark, their business hours, and the appeal of the new dining areas opened in 2024.

First up is "tower eleven foodhall by Nipponham," a food hall located on the first floor of TOWER 11, the five-story building that stands tall on the left field side. As the name suggests, it's directly operated by Nippon Ham and offers a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a leisurely meal. The food hall houses three different shops, each serving dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients and Nippon Ham products.

The food hall's seating area is equipped with a large screen for dining

1 Meat Specialty Restaurant "Meatful"

"Meatful," a specialty meat restaurant, offers safe and reliable brand-name meats from Japan and abroad, carefully selected by the Nippon Ham Group. The menu features items perfect for both a full meal and a light snack.

The lineup includes a variety of meat dishes using beef, pork, and chicken, from hearty steaks and rice bowls to easy-to-eat zangi (Hokkaido-style fried chicken).

The hearty "Barley-fed Angus® 1-Pound Steak"

2 Hot Dog Specialty Shop "HOTDOG FUN"

"HOTDOG FUN" serves hot dogs, an essential part of the American-style baseball experience!

Enjoy a wide variety of hot dogs made with Nippon Ham Group's Schau Essen sausages, including ones topped with cheddar cheese or featuring original Schau Essen variations. The buns, made from Hokkaido wheat, are fragrant and sure to whet your appetite.

Various types of hot dogs. They also sell Schau Essen sausage platters and Chiki Chiki Bone fried chicken.

3 [NEW!] "umai," an Udon Shop Exclusive to ES CON FIELD

Opened in March 2024, "umai" is a new restaurant where you can savor delicious udon noodles made with Hokkaido wheat.

In addition to standard kake udon, they offer an original "Scha-udon" topped with Schau Essen sausages. Be sure to enjoy this unique flavor that you can only find at ES CON FIELD.

Original udon made with Hokkaido wheat and a savory dashi broth

Located inside the center field batter's eye, "Sora to Shiba by Yona Yona Ale" is a restaurant that doubles as Japan's first in-stadium beer brewery. Operated by Yo-Ho Brewing, famous for its "Yona Yona Ale," this spot offers a variety of unique craft beers.

You can see the brewery from inside the restaurant

They brew three special beers available only here: two regular offerings and one limited-time seasonal. Freshness is key to delicious beer, and being able to taste it right where it's made is an incredible treat.

You can also enjoy Yo-Ho Brewing's regularly available beers

The second floor of the brewery is an open-air rooftop bar, offering a panoramic view of the entire field. Here, you can enjoy easy-to-eat rolled pizzas.

The stairs right next to the shop lead up to the second-floor rooftop

Enjoy watching the game from the spacious second floor

Newly opened in April 2024 on the second floor, third base side, is "Eftan CAFE," a charming spot filled with the cuteness of F VILLAGE's mascot, the bear cub "Eftan." The story goes that Eftan himself worked hard to design the interior and menu for everyone visiting F VILLAGE!

Eftan gives you a cheerful welcome right as you enter the CAFE

A wide variety of menu items are available, from savory dishes like hamburger steak and curry to sweets like bavarois and macarons, and even souvenirs like icing cookies and baby castella cakes. Every item features an Eftan design, making them almost too cute to eat.

The irresistible "Eftan's Jiggly Bavarois," featuring a lounging Eftan

Even the drink cups are Eftan-themed, making you want to take them home

There is also a wagon stall, "Eftan CAFE mini," on the third floor, first base side. While it's takeout only, you can still purchase sweets and drinks here.

"Nanatsuboshi Yokocho" is a dining area located on the second floor, third base side. Based on the concept of "a place where people gather and connect through food," it's a food alley unlike any other ballpark, where you can continue to eat and drink even after the game ends. Here's a look at all 10 famous restaurants from across Japan that line Nanatsuboshi Yokocho!

The retro atmosphere makes you feel like you're in a different world, even though you're inside the ballpark

1 Shellfish Specialty Restaurant "Yakigai Akoya"

From Ebisu, Tokyo, "Yakigai Akoya" is a specialty shellfish restaurant that brings out the best flavors of fresh, domestic shellfish with expert skill. They offer a wide range of dishes, from classic grilled and steamed shellfish to creative cuisine that highlights the unique characteristics of each type.

2 Enjoy Authentic Chinese at "Dalian Gyoza Kichi DALIAN"

Hailing from Yokohama's Chinatown in Kanagawa Prefecture, "Dalian Gyoza Kichi DALIAN" lets you enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine right at the ballpark. Their top recommendation is the pan-fried soup dumplings, exclusive to ES CON FIELD, which burst with a special savory broth.

3 The Evolved Izakaya "IZAKAYA topos"

Also from Yokohama, "IZAKAYA topos" offers a full range of izakaya (Japanese pub) fare, from classic dishes to more unusual creations. You'll be greeted by an energetic staff whose enthusiasm rivals that of the fans.

4 Retro Showa-Era Izakaya "Ginza Sanshuya"

"Ginza Sanshuya," an izakaya that has been in business in Ginza for over half a century, recreates its retro Showa-era atmosphere in Nanatsuboshi Yokocho. With everything from fresh sashimi to hearty rice bowls packed with meat and vegetables, it's perfect as both a diner and a pub.

5 Prosciutto and Wine Directly from France at "Mamma Parma"

From Osaka comes "Mamma Parma," an Italian spot popular for its prosciutto imported directly from Europe. Watching the prosciutto being sliced right before your eyes is a treat for both the eyes and the palate. The freshly sliced prosciutto pairs perfectly with torta fritta, a traditional dish from Parma!

6 Kyoto-Style Shellfish Broth Soy Sauce Ramen "Menya Yuko"

From the ramen battleground of Kyoto, "Menya Yuko" serves a soy sauce ramen with a shellfish-based broth. They also have a great selection of side dishes, including rice bowls with their special rare char siu, which takes three days to prepare, and sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings).

7 An Osaka Favorite for Half a Century: "Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka"

Enjoy the crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside texture of takoyaki from "Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka." They use fine, high-quality flour and a batter with a hint of dashi broth, which is cooked quickly over high heat. Wanaka's takoyaki is delicious fresh off the grill and just as tasty when it cools down.

8 Sapporo's Yakiniku Restaurant "Yakiniku to Kankoku Ryori Razan"

"Yakiniku to Kankoku Ryori Razan," with its main locations in Sapporo, is a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant where you can enjoy carefully selected meats inside the ballpark. They also serve Hokkaido-produced pork and lamb, which is sure to satisfy fans visiting from outside the prefecture!

9 Asahikawa's Long-Established Japanese Restaurant "Tenkin"

Founded in 1937, "Tenkin" is a sushi specialty shop from Asahikawa. Here you can eat sushi made with meticulously selected fresh ingredients unique to Hokkaido. They also offer creative dishes like the "Genghis Khan Roll," a sushi roll filled with sweet and savory Genghis Khan-style lamb.

10 A New-Texture Soft Cookie Shop "ABCDEfG ~Takeshi to QUON no Okashi na Kankei~"

"ABCDEfG ~Takeshi to QUON no Okashi na Kankei~" is a specialty shop for soft cookies with a fragrant yet moist texture. Enjoy a variety of soft cookies that you can only get here in Hokkaido.

Opened in May 2024, "Nanatsuboshi Yokocho Ura-roji Ramen Terrace" is the first permanent ramen area in a professional baseball stadium. This outdoor area is located on the second floor, third base side, at the end of the corridor between "Yakiniku to Kankoku Ryori Razan" and "Yakigai Akoya" in Nanatsuboshi Yokocho.

The door to the terrace is at the end of the corridor with "Yakigai Akoya" on the left and "Yakiniku to Kankoku Ryori Razan" on the right

Out of six shops, one is from Hokkaido and five are making their Hokkaido debut. These handpicked shops from across the country each offer their specialty: miso, shoyu (soy sauce), shio (salt), tonkotsu (pork bone), tori paitan (creamy chicken), and abura soba (oil noodles). You can enjoy your ramen on the terrace, take it to the Nanatsuboshi Yokocho seating area, or even bring it back to your seat to eat while watching the game!

The wood-style tables enhance the terrace atmosphere

1 Addictive Thin Noodles and Rich Soup at "Nakamura Shoten"

Located at the very back of the "Nanatsuboshi Yokocho Ura-roji Ramen Terrace" is "Nakamura Shoten" from Osaka. Here you can savor a tonkotsu shoyu (pork bone and soy sauce) ramen where the thick, rich soup clings perfectly to the thin, straight noodles.

2 Creamy Chicken Broth with a Hint of Truffle at "Men Shoki"

Next to Nakamura Shoten is "Men Shoki," which opened in Sapporo's Higashi Ward in 2022. They serve a bowl that perfectly blends a creamy tori paitan (chicken broth) with a special shio (salt) tare sauce.

3 Hearty Portion of Meat at "Miso Ramen FUJIYAMA55"

The third shop in line is "Miso Ramen FUJIYAMA55," a popular spot from Nagoya. This is a satisfying miso ramen featuring an attractive mountain of piled-up pork belly.

4 Thick Scallop Topping is a Must at "Jinrui Mina Hokkaido"

Next door is a shop from Osaka, "Jinrui Mina Menrui," operating here under the name "Jinrui Mina Hokkaido." They serve a shoyu (soy sauce) ramen packed with umami from smoked scallop flakes. We highly recommend adding the thick, seared scallop topping.

5 Exclusive ES CON FIELD Menu at "Niboshi Tsukemen Miyamoto"

From Tokyo, "Niboshi Tsukemen Miyamoto" is selling "Niboshi Abura Soba," a dish not available on their regular menu. Enjoy the rich aroma of the flavored oil, made with plenty of niboshi (dried sardines), and the raw soy sauce of the kaeshi seasoning.

6 A Variety of Meats That Will Keep You Coming Back for More at "Takematsu Tokyo Premium & MEN do KIZARU"

Last but not least is "Takematsu Tokyo Premium & MEN do KIZARU" from Tokyo. Here, whole wheat noodles are served in a "vege-pota" (vegetable potage) style white broth. The three types of meat toppings change depending on the day, with plans to include Schau Essen sausages in the future.

But that's not all for food at the ballpark! Many more great eats perfect for watching baseball line the concourse. You can eat at your seat or enjoy your food fresh in the shops' dining spaces. Here's a guide, floor by floor.

1st Floor (Right Field Side, First Base Side, Third Base Side)

1 Pork Fillet Katsu Sando from Rusutsu-Raised Pork at "Rusutsu Yotei Buta"

On the first floor, right field side, the recommendation at "Rusutsu Yotei Buta" is, as the name suggests, the pork fillet katsu sando (sandwich) made with pork raised in Rusutsu Village at the foot of Mt. Yotei. The fine-grained pork fillet is fried to a juicy finish, slathered with a special demi-glace sauce, and sandwiched between soft, fluffy bread. You can also compare it with the pork loin katsu sando, which comes with a special mayonnaise sauce.

2 Serving Signature Croquettes: "Koromoa by San Marco"

San Marco Foods, well-known for its frozen food products, has a shop on the first floor, first base side, called "Koromoa by San Marco." They use Danshaku potatoes from the foot of Mt. Yotei as the base and milk from Tsubetsu for their cream-based croquettes. These croquettes, made with carefully selected ingredients, come in a wide variety and are always served freshly fried, making them a perfect snack with a drink!

3 Beef Tongue and Zunda Mochi at "Sendai Tanya Rikyu"

On the first floor, third base side, is "Sendai Tanya Rikyu," straight from the home of beef tongue, Sendai. The live cooking of steaks and hamburger patties right in front of you adds to the excitement, in addition to their thick and tender grilled gyutan (beef tongue). The menu is extensive, even including sweets featuring Sendai's famous "zunda mochi" (sweet edamame paste).

4 Onigiri with 10 Fillings to Choose From: "Kawamura Dashicha"

Also on the third base side is "Kawamura Dashicha," from a popular Japanese restaurant in Sapporo's Susukino district. They offer onigiri (rice balls) with about 10 different fillings, all carefully prepared. The crispy texture and sea-like aroma of the nori seaweed, which you wrap yourself at the end, will surely delight. We also recommend getting it as a set with their signature drinking "odashi" (broth).

5 Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki at "Denkosekka"

The last shop on the third base side is "Denkosekka," a Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki restaurant making its Hokkaido debut. They serve fluffy, dome-shaped okonomiyaki using ingredients mainly sourced directly from Hiroshima Prefecture. It pairs perfectly with their lemon sour, made with lemons also from Hiroshima!

2nd Floor (Right Field, Left Field, First Base Side)

1 Savor Hokkaido-Grown Wagyu at "Yagien Ballpark"

Located on the 2nd floor on the right field side, "Yagien Ballpark" serves up hearty meat dishes! They sell bento boxes and Shiretoko Beef yakiniku rice balls made with "Shibazakura Wagyu," the mother cows of the Hokkaido-brand Japanese Black "Shiretoko Beef."

2 Serving Grilled Ham Skewers and Hot Dogs: "FIGHTERS DINING ROSTER"

Next door is "FIGHTERS DINING ROSTER," a shop directly managed by the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, which also has a location at New Chitose Airport. They offer a lineup of essential game-watching foods, including exquisite ham skewers grilled over an open flame and hot dogs with extra-thick sausages that you can only get at ES CON FIELD.

3 For Juicy Gyoza, Head to "Hokkaido Gyoza Ten no Biroku"

"Ten no Biroku," a mail-order gyoza specialist from Chitose City, has opened its first physical store on the 2nd floor, next to TOWER 11 on the left field side! Savory juices burst from the chewy dumpling skin, and the sweetness of the vegetables is simply addictive. Be sure to enjoy the freshly cooked flavor prepared by professional chefs right here.

4 Salmon Roe and Tuna Seafood Bowls at "Umi Hachikyo"

"Umi Hachikyo," on the 2nd floor on the first base side, is a famous restaurant from the Susukino district, known for its overflowing salmon roe bowls. In addition to their seafood bowls, they offer mini bowls with tuna or salmon in portable cups. Of course, you can also enjoy their famous salmon roe bowl inside the restaurant! By the way, "Umi Hachikyo" also has a location on the 3rd floor on the third base side.

5 Enjoy Rich Soft-Serve Ice Cream at "BALLPARK CAFE"

Right next door, "BALLPARK CAFE" tempts visitors with its rich soft-serve ice cream made with milk from Uno Farm in Teshio Town! They also offer the "Kato Choco Crepe," a collaboration with player Takayuki Kato that features a pun on his name "Kato" and "gateau" (the French word for cake). The "Kato Choco Crepe" (left) comes with a flag of player Kato, while the "F-BLUE Chocolate Mint Crepe" (right) comes with a Fighters flag!

6 Classic Soft-Serve and Delicious Sweets at "Machimura Farm"

"Machimura Farm," with over 100 years of history, also has a stall on the 2nd floor on the first base side. In addition to their classic soft-serve ice cream made from fresh milk, you'll find doughnuts made with wheat from Ebetsu and sweets made with the farm's own cheese! Furthermore, their exclusive "Agettsa" features Hokkaido sausage and cheese wrapped in pasta dough and fried to a fragrant crisp.

7 The Place for "Ichigo Kezuri": "LITTLE JUICE BAR"

The adjacent "LITTLE JUICE BAR" is famous for "Ichigo Kezuri," a dessert made by shaving whole frozen strawberries. They serve "Ichigo Ichigo Milk," which features shaved frozen strawberries and a strawberry milk smoothie topped with plenty of milk mousse, and the refreshing "Ichigo Lemon Soda," made with cold-pressed fresh lemon juice and frozen strawberries.

3rd Floor (First Base Side, Third Base Side)

1 Bar-Style Food Perfect with Beer at "Full Swing"

On the 3rd floor on the first base side, "Full Swing" offers a variety of bar-style foods that are easy to eat while watching the game. They sell collaboration menu items with players, such as Obihiro-style pork bowls and scallop bowls. They also have snacks like french fries and edamame, as well as sweets like churros.

2 Rich Miso Ramen at "Miso ga nakute wa ikusa ga dekinu"

At "Miso ga nakute wa ikusa ga dekinu" (which translates to "Can't fight a battle without miso") on the 3rd floor on the third base side, you can get a hearty bowl of miso ramen. They serve ramen with plenty of vegetables and garlic in a broth combining Hokkaido miso sauce and pork bone soup, as well as crispy potatoes made from Hokkaido potatoes.

3 Otaru's Famous Fried Half Young Chicken at "Otaru Naruto-ya"

Next in line is "Otaru Naruto-ya," where you can savor Otaru's specialty, fried half young chicken, right here at ES CON FIELD. The crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat of the voluminous fried half-chicken are sure to get you excited. They also sell zangi (Hokkaido-style fried chicken), which is perfect for sharing.

4 Enjoy Delicious Oysters and Whelk at "Yuichiro Shoten"

The last shop on the 3rd floor on the third base side is "Yuichiro Shoten," known for its brand-name "Maruemon" oysters shipped directly from Akkeshi Town and fresh sashimi! You can enjoy fresh whelk and oysters, as well as gourmet dishes made with them. The salty aroma of shellfish grilling right before your eyes is sure to whet your appetite.

Famous Chain Restaurants Have Also Opened Up Shop!

On the 1st floor on the first base side, you'll find a lineup of popular stores that everyone has tried at least once, including the familiar pizza delivery chain "PIZZA-LA EXPRESS," "Tsukiji Gindaco" with its irresistible crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside takoyaki, "MOS BURGER" offering premium hamburgers you can only get here, and on the right field side, "Mister Donut" featuring the intriguing ES CON FIELD exclusive "Hokkaido Vegetable Cream Stew Pie."

PIZZA-LA EXPRESS's "Mega-mori Helmet Potato," a treat kids will love.

Mister Donut's exclusive "Hokkaido Vegetable Cream Stew Pie."

Also on the 1st floor on the first base side, "Kushidori" has swapped its familiar red sign for Fighters blue!

The Fighters blue "Kushidori" can, of course, only be found here.

And it's not just the exterior—the entire menu is original to the ballpark! The Mega Yakitori, with double the meat, is perfect for savoring slowly while watching the game.

The Mega Yakitori menu: Mega Chicken Skewer, Mega Pork Skewer, and Mega Tsukune (meatball skewer).

Finally, let's go over how to pay. All purchases are basically cashless (some outdoor facilities may accept cash). If you come to the ballpark without a cashless payment method, you can purchase a WAON card at the information center inside.

Inside ES CON FIELD, there is a wide variety of shops covering Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines, so you're sure to find something to your liking! In addition to the permanent stores, there are also food wagons and limited-time pop-up stores, offering even more gourmet options. It's great for a game day meal, but it might also be fun to visit just for a food tour, even on non-game days.

*Information is current as of May 2024. Business days, hours, and menus are subject to change.

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