Kitasutei, a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant popular in Asahikawa and Chitose, opened in the Yamahana district of Sapporo on March 1, 2024. Located near National Route 230, the restaurant is easily accessible by car. The freshness of the food, which can only be obtained by direct delivery from the place of production, is an attractive feature of this restaurant, which makes use of its network of fishing ports in various regions.

The red signboard is the landmark. There are 25 private parking spaces.

Kitasutei is the conveyor-belt sushi brand of D.C. Corporation, which also operates the yakiniku restaurant "Brusta" and the pork cutlet specialty restaurant "Katsuyoshi. It offers fresh seasonal ingredients purchased from port towns throughout Hokkaido. This is the first entry into Sapporo, and in addition to sushi, the restaurant offers a variety of side dishes such as octopus zangi, homemade chawanmushi, and seafood tempura. Although it has only been open for a short time, many people visit the restaurant every day.

Takumi Takahashi, assistant manager, has been a craftsman for 9 years. I want to offer the best products because they can be found anywhere.

He has a network of middlemen in each area, and they are connoisseurs of freshly landed marine products. The fish is shipped directly from the place of production, so it is transported in less than a day. The company also minimizes the loss of freshness by pre-processing the offal, which is prone to damage, on site. Under the motto of "good products at good prices," our brokers carefully select the best products at that time. The excitement of waiting to see what is recommended for the day until it arrives at the restaurant is also a fun part of the experience.

Shiraoi Beef Sushi (550 yen) is made possible by the fact that the restaurant is affiliated with a barbecue restaurant. The thick, melt-in-your-mouth texture is irresistible.

The regular menu includes not only tuna, but also hand-pulled sweet shrimp from Haboro and homemade vinegared mackerel made from mackerel in the coldest season when the fat is at its peak. Since many families come to the restaurant because of its location, a children's lunch is also available, which includes nigirizushi, a hamburger steak, fries, and an extra toy. This is a rare service for a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant.

Nodoguro (760 yen) is a high-end fish landed in the Hokuriku and San'in regions. Directly shipped from Shimane, it is not only fresh but also full of fat. It goes perfectly with the spiciness of Momiji-horoshi (grated Momiji mushrooms).

In addition to fish from Hokkaido, there are also fisheries companies that deal directly with Kochi and Shimane, and the menu features rare fish such as isaki, usubahagi, and nodoguro, which are not well-known in Hokkaido.

Kochi San Kan Assortment" (480 yen). From the front: chicken grunt, fresh bonito, and horse mackerel.

Kochi's specialty, bonito, is a fast-food fish, and it has been difficult to taste it in Hokkaido's conveyor-belt sushi restaurants while keeping it at its peak of freshness. However, the only reason why the fish can be enjoyed raw instead of tataki is because of the presence of local brokers. The firm texture and rich sweetness of the fish will fill your mouth.

Shimane-produced "hime-abalone" (460 yen), with its small size and full of umami, has an exquisite crunchy texture.

Staff member Yuki Higashi. I recommend the fried tongoroi sardines as a sake accompaniment during the spring and summer months."

Hokusan-tei also offers sake that goes well with fish. The restaurant also offers rare brands of sake, such as "Mikuyo Mai Ichigiru Sake Ichidrop" and "Ura-Gasanryu Koka," which can be ordered by the glass, making it easy to enjoy. At the time of the interview, some customers were enjoying "a glass of sake at a sushi restaurant" with a sushi platter.

Tongoroi Sardines from Kochi. The scales of this rare fish pop off when it is deep-fried, making it crispy and fragrant like a batter.

The menu is current at the time of the interview. The menu is subject to change depending on the season and the day.

Kaitenzushi Kitasutei Yamahana

Location: 1-18, Minami 19 Nishi 11-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Business hours: 11:00 - 21:00
Closed: Open every day
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