Sapporo Seafood Brunch Tour: Taste Fresh Hokkaido
Discover the flavors of Hokkaido on a guided tour of Sapporo's Nijo Market. Taste fresh seafood, enjoy a sushi brunch, and explore local specialties and history.
What to order at Isari
- Must order
- Eight-cut sashimi platter with the day's market catch.
- Signature dishes
- Hokkaido seafood sashimi, Nabe hot pot, Seasonal grilled fish
- Editor tip
- Counter and small private rooms; reserve a Friday seat a week ahead.
CuisineJapanese Izakaya
Price¥¥¥
Neighborhoodsusukino
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Signature dishes: Hokkaido seafood sashimi, Nabe hot pot, Seasonal grilled fish
Must order: Eight-cut sashimi platter with the day's market catch.
Tip: Counter and small private rooms; reserve a Friday seat a week ahead.
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Location
Address: Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-0807, Japan
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Order: Hokkaido sashimi platter with the day's six cuts, plus Ishikari nabe in winter.
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Signature: Sapporo-cut lamb, Onion-and-leek garnish, Tare dipping sauce
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