‘Biyahe ni Drew’: Savory Sapporo food crawl

Presented by: Sapporo Tourism

Published March 15, 2017 7:03pm

The mention of Hokkaido in Japan takes every biyahero to snowy mountaintops that are ideal for skiing and snowboarding.

But more than extreme sports, Hokkaido boasts a local cuisine that will make every traveller want to explore the northernmost island’s flavors—that come together in the capital city of Sapporo.

From Japanese staples uni and yakitori to Sapporo favorites miso ramen and Genghis Khan, Japan’s fifth largest city always has its food hot, fresh, and delicious. Biyaheros just need to know where to get them.

‘Biyahe ni Drew,’ which recently returned to Japan for a Sapporo stop, has biyaheros covered with this one-of-a-kind food crawl in the Hokkaido capital:

Get up early for the Central Wholesale Market

From the famous king crab to scallops and mackerel, Sapporo’s Central Wholesale Market has Hokkaido’s freshest catch every morning. The best thing about it is the next-door Curb Market, which boasts a line of stores and restaurants that locals and tourists can enjoy.

Chill at Sapporo Beer Garden

If beer is a must-try drink in your travel, you may want to savor a nice cold mug at Sapporo Beer Garden. This beer hall does not just serve good draft beer, it is also known as one of the best restaurants that offer Genghis Khan—Sapporo’s famous grilled mutton specialty.

Get your sashimi fix at Central Fish Market

If sashimi is your thing, you don’t want to miss Central Fish Market. The freshest fish caught from all over Hokkaido come into play in this marketplace. Central Fish Market is popular for its sashimi-topped rice and sushi.

Explore Ramen Alley

Sapporo is home to most of Japan’s best ramen restaurants. For a complete ramen experience, go to Ramen Alley, where bowls of the Japanese staple abound. Make sure to order miso ramen, the best in Sapporo.

Dine with a view at Elm Garden

Nothing beats eating a plate of scrumptious food with an equally breathtaking view. At Elm Garden, you can enjoy Japanese cuisine with a scenic landscape that would look perfect in your Instagram feed.

Enjoy Gokai Izakaya Funamoriya Susukino’s sushi scene

For a full seafood fare, Gokai Izakaya Funamoriya Susukino is the place to go. Located in Susukino, the red light district of Sapporo, the restaurant serves a wide variety of sushi that seemingly mimics its lively crowd.

Hoard pasalubong at Kita Kitchen

Kita Kitchen is the perfect place to go to if you’re looking for pasalubong. A department store-run specialty shop, it carries famous Hokkaido products and seasonal delicacies that include processed seafood, Hokkaido cheese and yogurt, and baked treats.

Make sweet memories at Shiroi Koibito Park

Shiroi Koibito is a well-known Japanese chocolate sandwich. In Sapporo, a confectionary theme park is dedicated to the delicacy, where fans and the curious can check how it is made. Visitors can savor the sweet treat at a café, make their own at the Cookiecraft Studio, or simply enjoy the sights.

Sip sake at Chitosetsuru Sake Museum

A sip of sake won’t hurt—and when you’re in Sapporo, Chitosetsuru is the way to go. Being the only local sake brewery in Sapporo is enough reason to check the place out. What sets Chitosetsuru sake apart is its unique flavor that stems from Hokkaido’s ingredients.

Catch Biyahe Ni Drew’s March 17 episode for the must-see attractions in Sapporo. Biyahe ni Drew airs every Friday, 8:00 PM, on GMA News TV. For more information, follow the show on Facebook and Twitter. You may also visit http://www.welcome.city.sapporo.jp/?lang=en.

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