What to order at Sushi Zen Daimaru

Must order
Hokkaido-only omakase with Otaru bafun uni, Esashi mackerel and Hidaka kombu rice.
Editor tip
Lunch sets are the most accessible price point on the omakase progression.
CuisineJapanese Sushi
Price¥¥¥¥
Tasting menu¥18,000-28,000
NeighborhoodSapporo Station
ChefSushi Zen team
Book ahead3 weeks
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Taste Hokkaido-only omakase with Otaru bafun uni, Esashi mackerel and Hidaka kombu rice. with a local in Sapporo

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Location

Address: Kita 5-jo Nishi 4-7, Daimaru Sapporo 8F, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0005, Japan

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