Soup curry is a must-try local dish in Sapporo. With so many restaurants to choose from, it's not uncommon to get lost on which one to go to. Here, we've selected 6 soup curry restaurants that are truly recommended by locals. Based on the latest information for 2025, we've picked out restaurants that offer not only great taste, but also unique menu items and a great atmosphere that will let you fully enjoy the unique charms of Sapporo.

Plenty of deep-fried vegetables grown in our own farm

"Suage", a soup curry specialty store from Sapporo, uses an abundance of fresh vegetables grown on their own farm, "Suage Agri", and is known for their soup curry filled with chunky deep-fried vegetables. The soup is made with chicken bones, pork bones, and tomatoes as a base, and is left to sit overnight with onion paste purchased from a contracted farmer, bringing out a mellow sweetness.

Wide range of customizations and signature toppings

The standard menu item "Crispy Shiretoko Chicken Curry" is 1,380 yen.

At Suage, in addition to the standard soup, you can enjoy a wide variety of soups, including unique soups made with squid ink and special shrimp oil. You can choose from 10 levels of spiciness, so you can enjoy a bowl that suits your taste. In addition, there are over 30 toppings to choose from, ranging from standard to hearty toppings such as chicken legs, potato mochi, and special zangi.

"Suage" is popular for its fun selection and delicious taste

Hokkaido's unique "Charcoal Grilled Raw Lamb Curry" costs 1,550 yen and contains eight kinds of vegetables, including broccoli and okra.

"Suage" has a wide variety of toppings and soup combinations, so you can enjoy new flavors no matter how many times you visit. The staff recommended the "Oyster and Rock Seaweed Curry," which enhances the flavor with the synergistic effect of the seafood, and the "Hokkaido Beef Offal Curry" (only available at the main store), which is topped with melt-in-your-mouth beef offal. The modern design of the restaurant is also one of its attractions, and you can enjoy your soup curry at your leisure in a calm atmosphere.

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Founded in 2006, when shrimp soup curry was not available

Okushiba Shoten, a soup curry restaurant with four branches in Sapporo, is a famous restaurant that can be said to be the originator of "shrimp soup". The soup, which is made by adding the heads of 2,000 sweet shrimp and the cores of cabbage to a 60L pot and simmering it overnight, was inspired by the shrimp soup that the founder's mother used to make for him as a child.

A wide variety of menu items and carefully selected toppings

"Soya Misaki Farm Okushi Burger Curry" with overflowing meat juices seeping into the soup, 1,980 yen

The most popular dish is the "Soya Misaki Farm Okushi Burger Curry," which is topped with a juicy hamburger steak made from beef raised at the Soya Misaki Farm in the northernmost part of Hokkaido, weighing in at a whopping 180g. The "Kabo Jaga Croquette Curry" is topped with freshly fried pumpkin croquette and domestic pork cutlet. Each ingredient is made with an abundance of fresh vegetables, which can be enjoyed together with the soup for an even deeper flavor.

A homely atmosphere and a space you'll want to stay in for a while

The store also has a Super Ball lottery for elementary school students and younger.

"Okushiba Shoten Jikkaten" is characterized by a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere, with retro interior and raised seating, making it a homey space that families and individuals can easily visit. It also has a children's lunch menu and raised seating for elementary school children, which is especially great for families.

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The storefront is lined with photos of celebrities who have visited the store.

Known as the originator of soup curry, Magic Spice first introduced the name "soup curry" in the 1990s and is the driving force behind its establishment as a food genre. The flagship store in Sapporo is located in a quiet residential area and features a flashy exterior and ethnic interior. The origin of the flavor is a chicken soup called "soto ayam" that the owner, Taizan Shimomura, encountered while traveling in Southeast Asia and adapted to Japanese taste.

"Kita Keido" is a popular dish that combines a variety of ingredients with a rich flavor.

"Hokkei-do" is packed with ingredients, 1,500 yen

The most popular dish is "Hokkei-do." In addition to the standard ingredients such as chicken legs, pumpkin, and carrots, this hearty bowl is also packed with corn, beans, and rice noodles. Cooked without oil or salt, it has a light taste, but you can still enjoy the deep richness brought out by the ingredients.

Choose your own spiciness and toppings! Check out the diverse culture of the restaurant

"Frank Nagai" topped with wild garlic sausage, 1,450 yen

You can choose from seven levels of spiciness, including "Awakening" and "Nirvana," and customize your own ramen with over 50 types of toppings. By adding the "Magic Vinegar" and special spices provided on the table, you can change the flavor and enjoy it until the very end. There is also a corner selling miscellaneous goods and clothing from Southeast Asia, and the entire store is filled with diverse cultures.

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Seiya Kunii, the store manager, said he started working there in 2023.

Curry SAVoY is a soup curry restaurant that was founded near Nakajima Park in 1994 and has been loved by many people. It closed in 2017, much to everyone's regret, but the following year one of its regular customers took over the recipe and reopened as a restaurant. The soup is made with domestic chicken and beef bones, aromatic vegetables, apples, and spices, and is made over a 48-hour period.

"Villain Soup" whose flavor changes depending on the ingredients

"Chicken curry" 1,100 yen. 200g of chicken thigh meat. Cooked at low temperature, it is so tender that it falls apart easily when you pierce it with a fork.

The appeal of "Curry SAVoY" is its slow-cooked soup. It has attracted many fans as the "bad girl's soup." The simple "chicken curry" is perfect for enjoying the flavor of the soup straight out. The chicken thigh meat cooked at low temperature is moist and tender, allowing you to enjoy the natural umami of the chicken. Another popular menu item is the "seafood curry," which brings out the umami of seafood.

Enjoy a special moment with the ever-evolving "Curry SAVoY"

"Seafood Curry" 1,980 yen. The ingredients are simmered in soup and are full of flavor.

In addition to the classic "Villain Soup," Curry SAVoY will be introducing a new "rich" white soup in 2023. The soup is made by slowly simmering pork and chicken over high heat on a beef bone base, and adding vegetables and spices to the cloudy soup to create a unique flavor. Enjoy a special moment in a warm and welcoming restaurant, savoring the heartfelt soup curry.

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If you're lucky, you might even find the famous Sapporo Yellow on sale in stores.

Founded in Kotoni, Sapporo in 1999, "Sapporo Rakkyo" has been driving the soup curry boom. The key to the flavor of the soup is the "mythical onion" "Sapporo Yellow" grown in the suburbs of Sapporo. It has a very high sugar content, giving the soup a natural sweetness and deep richness. The soup is simmered with chicken, pork and beef bones for over 10 hours, left to sit overnight, and then added with 25 kinds of spices that give it a fresh, freshly grated aroma, creating an exquisite soup.

The tender "Shiretoko Chicken" goes perfectly with the soup.

"Shiretoko Chicken Soup Curry" 1,530 yen. 350g of chicken thigh meat is very filling.

The shop's most popular dish, "Shiretoko Chicken Soup Curry," uses tender and juicy Shiretoko chicken, with thigh meat simmered for over two hours, resulting in a texture that falls apart in your mouth. "Doroton Hamburg Steak Soup Curry" also uses plenty of Hokkaido vegetables, such as sweet potatoes from Hakodate and maitake mushrooms from Aibetsu.

High-quality ingredients are sourced from contracted farmers throughout Hokkaido.

"Muddy pork hamburger soup curry" 1,680 yen. The 120g hamburger is full of irresistible gravy.

Sapporo Rakkyo aims to use locally produced ingredients, and as much as possible, they use ingredients from Hokkaido. They also have a wide variety of side dishes, such as "Tandoori Zangi" marinated in homemade spices, and "Haskap Lassi" made with haskap purchased from Tomari Farm in Nayoro City. They use plenty of local ingredients and have maintained the same taste since they first opened.

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"Hiragishi Golden Gai" is directly connected to Exit 2 of Hiragishi Station on the Namboku Subway Line.

"3104 Shiretoko Soup Curry" located in Hiragishi Golden Gai is a soup curry specialty restaurant created by a Shiretoko-born owner with love for his hometown. The soup base is made with "Sachiku Mugioh", a brand of pork raised in Shari, Shiretoko. Blocks of pork thigh bones, pork belly, and pork belly are simmered, and then Rausu kelp and salmon flakes are added to bring out a deep umami flavor.

Luxurious toppings and handmade attention to detail

The most popular item is the "Sachiku Mugiou Pork Hamburger" 1,200 yen

The most popular item is the "Sachiku Mugiou Pork Hamburger", a juicy hamburger that brings out the flavor of the soup. The owner also highly recommends the "Sachiku Mugiou Pork Keema & Kakuni", a combination of spicy keema and kakuni with the perfect amount of sweet fat. Another attraction is the handmade items, which are made with carefully selected ingredients, such as pickled plums, miso, and craft cola, all made in-house. These ingredients give the soup curry depth and richness.

In addition to the popular staples, there are also a number of limited edition menu items

"Sachiku Mugiou Pork Keema & Kakuni" 1,000 yen

"3104 Shiretoko Soup Curry" also offers limited menus such as "vegan curry" made with soybean stock and "yuku curry" made with deer from Shiretoko, from the bones to the meat. These menus are announced on the store's social media, so it's recommended to check them out before visiting.

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*All prices include tax. *Information current as of July 2024. Please check the official website or social media of each store for the latest information.

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