What to order at Sapporo Kani Honke Honten

Must order
Kegani course: hairy crab steamed whole, plus crab sashimi and a chawanmushi.
Editor tip
Susukino branch closed 2022; Honten is the principal Sapporo address now.
Book at Sapporo Kani Honke Honten
CuisineJapanese seafood and sushi
Price¥¥¥¥
Tasting menu¥12,000-25,000
Neighborhoodsapporo-station
ChefKani Honke team
Book ahead1 week

Must order: Kegani course: hairy crab steamed whole, plus crab sashimi and a chawanmushi.

Tip: Susukino branch closed 2022; Honten is the principal Sapporo address now.

Book at Sapporo Kani Honke Honten

Location

Address: Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0003, Japan

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