Hokkaido is rich in nature. If you are visiting Hokkaido, you may want to enjoy gourmet foods featuring local ingredients. Here are 5 restaurants with various types of cuisine that you should stop by after seeing the sights in Asahikawa and Furano. Savor fresh local vegetables, seafood, and brand-name beef, and leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.
Asahikawa - Restaurant SU
Enjoy Italian cuisine using ingredients from Hokkaido with natural wines.
The Restaurant Su offers Italian cuisine made mainly with local ingredients from Hokkaido. Both the lunch and dinner menus are available by reservation only. You are sure to feel Asahikawa’s appeal in dishes that feature a host of seasonal ingredients. For a special dining experience on your trip, they recommend the special set meal featuring seasonal special ingredients such as fresh sea urchin, horsehair crab, and truffles.
The interior is tied together with muted undertones, and the restaurant has eight seats, most of which are at the counter. You can enjoy watching the nearby scene of the chef preparing your meal. You can choose your wine of the day from a list of 50 brands of red, white, orange, and sparkling wines. The wine you choose is sure to make your memories of Asahikawa even more special.
Restaurant SU
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,500 JPY / [Lunch] 5,500 JPY
Access: 11 minutes walk from Asahikawa Station
Asahikawa - bistro Porc Poulet
Visit a standalone bistro with satisfying set meals and a la carte dishes.
At the bistro Porc Poulet, you can enjoy sweet, fatty pork and duck, locally grown vegetables, and flavorful cheeses. You can enjoy French dishes accented with ingredients from Hokkaido and organic wines. They recommend that you take your time to enjoy the popular Chef’s Select Meal of the Day or share some hearty a la carte dishes with your friends.
Bistro Porc Poulet
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 980 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from Asahikawa Station
Asahikawa - Yakiniku Wajima
Enjoy various cuts of Furano Japanese beef from Hokkaido as yakiniku.
If you want to have delicious yakiniku prepared with brand-name Japanese beef from Hokkaido, head to Yakiniku Wajima. The restaurant serves freshly sliced Furano Japanese beef, allowing you to taste both basic cuts like boneless short ribs and rare delicacies like chateaubriand. Make sure to check out the set meal menu, which allows you to thoroughly enjoy Furano Japanese beef! The restaurant also serves a variety of beverages, including Asahikawa-based sake and domestic whiskey.
Enjoy local meat to the fullest in this relaxed and unpretentious setting. The tables have retractable curtains so that you can enjoy your meal without worrying about your surroundings. In addition to table seating, the restaurant also has tatami rooms, so you can enjoy a party at your destination with a 2-hour all-you-can-drink option.
Yakiniku Wajima
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: From Asahikawa Station Central North Exit, go straight toward Kaimono Koen Street. The building with the white sign is the restaurant.
Address: 7-123-40, Nijyodori, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido Map
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Furano - Furano Wine House
Savor carefully selected dishes with ingredients from Furano and imbibe wine while enjoying a panoramic view.
Furano Wine House is where you can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients. The restaurant prides itself on carefully selected ingredients such as Furano-style Cheese Fondue, steaks of Tokachi beef and Ezo venison, and local vegetables from Furano. You can enjoy a variety of dishes unique to the region with a wide selection of Furano wines directly shipped from the nearby winery.
The beautiful view beyond the large, open windows is also a treat. The adjacent barbecue garden is open only during the summer season, so you can enjoy the delicious air and nature of Furano to the fullest. Private rooms for groups are also available, making it the perfect place to hold a banquet or party on your trip.
Furano Wine House
Furano - Yuiga Doxon
Smile as you enjoy spicy curry and local beer at the plate that pioneered Furano-style curry!
Yuiga Doxon
Access: 5 minutes walk from Furano Station
