Sapporo Odori Beer Garden 2025, a summer specialty of Sapporo, will open again this year on July 18th! We'll be touring all six venues spread across Odori Park from 5th to 11th chome, and thoroughly reporting on the best food to enjoy with your beer. We'll be introducing six unique foods from each venue, including zangi (fried chicken), pizza, Genghis Khan (grilled mutton), authentic German sausages, and the popular soft serve ice cream.

[For more details on the features of all six venues, please see this article !]

"Yohyo-tei Supervised Genghis Khan" (1,500 yen), supervised by a popular Genghis Khan restaurant located near the Susukino intersection

The recommended gourmet dish at ASAHI SUPER DRY BEER PARK on Nishi 6-chome is the Jingisukan, created by Yoyo-tei, a famous restaurant famous for its Jingisukan and original lamb dishes! The sauce is not too sweet, allowing you to fully enjoy the flavor of the lamb. It is a generous portion, containing not only meat but also vegetables such as cabbage, onions, and bean sprouts.

I enjoyed it with Asahi Super Dry Extra Cold (435ml, 750 yen) served in an original tumbler!

The West 6th Street venue is shady, so you can rest assured even on sunny days.

In the hot and humid weather that has continued for the past few days, an ice-cold Asahi Super Dry tasted especially delicious. There were many large trees at the 6th-chome venue, so it was nice to sit in the shade.

Freshly baked authentic oven-baked "Kujo Leek and Whitebait Pizza" 2,700 yen

The recommended gourmet food at Nishi 7-chome Kirin Ichiban Shibori Beer Garden is their piping hot pizza, which is not pre-made but baked fresh in the oven after an order is placed. The balance of soft whitebait, crunchy Kujo leeks, and chewy, fragrant dough is exquisite.

The accompanying beer, Kirin Ichiban Shibori, is delicious, but this time I chose the craft beer tasting set (330ml x 3 glasses, 2,200 yen). It includes three types: powerful, fruity, and unique.

The beer in the set changes daily

You can compare different drinks in just the right amount, so it's recommended for girls' get-togethers where you're not too strong with alcohol but would like to try a variety of drinks.

Hokkaido's soul food goes perfectly with beer: "Otaru Ushio Zangi" (4 pieces, 950 yen)

The recommended gourmet food at "THE Sapporo Beer Garden" in Nishi 8-chome is "Zangi," a Hokkaido soul food that pairs perfectly with Sapporo Classic! Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and with an exquisite salty flavor. It's not too heavy, but satisfying, and will make you want to drink more beer.

We paired it with the popular fruity Sapporo Classic Summer Refreshment (medium mug, 800 yen), available only at the 8th-Chome venue.

Tourists should definitely try the Hokkaido-exclusive "Sapporo Classic"

The famous large tent is an iconic feature of Sapporo Odori Beer Garden, and it was bustling with people from the very first day.

Nishi 10-chome offers not only beer but also gourmet food from around the world. "Grilled Chicken" 700 yen

At the 10th Street venue, where you can literally find beers from all over the world, you can enjoy snacks from all over the world. This time, we chose grilled chicken from "El Asador," a popular restaurant serving Spanish, Mexican, and Latin American cuisine with locations in Kutchan and other areas.

The fragrantly grilled chicken was tender and juicy, and surprisingly light and delicious. I enjoyed it with the Italian beer "Dreher" (330ml, 800 yen).

A huge collection of over 100 types of beer from around the world

Many beers from around the world are served in bottles, so you'll want to order a variety and try them all.

*The World Gourmet Square venue in 10th Street will have a change of menu in the first period from July 18th to 31st, and in the second period from August 1st to 13th.

Perfect with German beer! "Berliner Currywurst" (800 yen)

Currywurst, said to have originated in Berlin, is a grilled sausage generously coated in ketchup and curry powder. The slightly spicy and fragrant sausage pairs perfectly with German beer. The sauerkraut (salted cabbage) served as a palate cleanser was also delicious.

The beer paired with it is the limited edition "Hofbräu Schwarz Weiss" (300ml, 1,400 yen). Although it has an alcohol content of 5.1%, it has a rich, sweet aroma and a full-bodied taste.

Enjoy the taste of Germany, the home of authentic beer, at Nishi 11-chome

The venue serves beer from Hofbräu, the official Bavarian state brewery of Germany's Oktoberfest. You can enjoy the authentic taste.

Last year's popular dessert is back again this year! "JIM BEAM Premium Hokkaido Milk Soft Serve Ice Cream" (630 yen)

The reason we're introducing the 5th Street venue last is because we wanted to introduce this dessert! Jim Beam's original soft serve ice cream, which was extremely popular last year, will be available again in 2025. With an alcohol content of 3.6%, you can really taste the Jim Beam flavor, and it has a rich yet refreshing taste.

For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, try the non-alcoholic "Hokkaido Milk Soft Serve Ice Cream" (480 yen). This soft serve ice cream has a gentle texture and a rich milky flavor, and goes well with beer as well as highballs.

Nishi 5-chome offers a wide selection of mega-sized dishes perfect for groups

The 5th-chome venue is marked by a blue-roofed tent. It is the closest venue to the TV tower, so it is popular with tourists.

What did you think? Sapporo Odori Beer Garden has a wide variety of food, so it can be enjoyed not only by beer lovers, but also by those who can't drink alcohol or who can't drink alcohol.

In addition to the menu items introduced this time, there are many more delicious beers and gourmet foods available. The event will run until Wednesday, August 13th. Be sure to check it out!

Sapporo Odori Beer Garden (2025)

■Dates and times: Friday, July 18th, 2025 - Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, 12:00-21:00 ■ Venue: Odori Park West 5-11 For more information on "Sapporo Odori Beer Garden (2025)" click here