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 Hokkaido Seafood Izakaya Saburo
- Must order
- Hokkaido sashimi platter with the day's six cuts, plus Ishikari nabe in winter.
- Signature dishes
- Seafood sashimi platter, Ishikari nabe, Salmon belly grill
- Editor tip
- Open 17:00-24:00; reserve a Friday seat a week ahead Walk-ins usually OK.
CuisineJapanese Izakaya
Price¥¥
Neighborhoodsusukino
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Signature dishes: Seafood sashimi platter, Ishikari nabe, Salmon belly grill
Must order: Hokkaido sashimi platter with the day's six cuts, plus Ishikari nabe in winter.
Tip: Open 17:00-24:00; reserve a Friday seat a week ahead Walk-ins usually OK.
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Location
Address: Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-0806, Japan
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