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Last updated on May 16th, 2026

Soup Curry is known as must-try food in Hokkaido. We tasted the Soup Curry Garaku Sapporo and highly recommended it to everyone when visiting Sapporo.

Hokkaido is famous for its fresh seafood and local produce. There are so many best food in Sapporo awaiting you when visiting here. Among all the must eat food, you should try a Soup Curry at least once in Sapporo.

We had soup curry as planned on the Sapporo itinerary. After check on many food reviews, we decided to Soup Curry Garaku during my 2 days in Sapporo.

Read on my food review on Garaku Restaurant, probably the best soup curry in Sapporo and Hokkaido.

Soup Curry Garaku Sapporo

Location and exterior of Soup Curry Garaku

Garaku Restaurant is located in located nearby Tanuki Koji shopping street as well as the Susukino metro stop. While it is probably one of the most popular soup curry in Sapporo. There are always long lines to try on their soup curry. Since it’s popular the wait can be long, so be prepared to wait especially during lunch and dinner time.

Soup Curry Garaku Sapporo

Address: 2-6-1 Minami 2-jo Nishi | Okumura Bldg. B1F North Entrance, Chuo, Sapporo 060-0062, Hokkaido
Operating Hours: Lunch from 11:30 to 15:30 and Dinner from 17:30 to 23:30 (last order 23:00).
Price Range: A bowl of Garaku soup curry is ranging from 1100 to 1500 yen

We went to Soup Curry Garaku around 7.30 p.m and hope that the waiting line can be shorter. However, there was still a queue was forming at the basement level leading from the restaurant. It was not difficult to imagine how packed this eatery could be during the peak dinner time.

The staff was attentive and take a record of your name and number of pax while line up. Luckily the queue cleared up pretty fast. We waited about 30 minutes to be seated inside the restaurant. The restaurant is not big and can be seated for probably 40 people. There are tables cater for larger groups and bar seating areas for solo or couple visitors.

Fresh ingredient and MSG free for soup curry in Garaku Sapporo

One of the reasons people are craving about the Garaku soup curry. The best part soup curry of Garaku Sapporo is using the fresh ingredient and cook with MSG-free. Thumb up for Garaku Sapporo.

Although Garaku restaurant is serving the Hokkaido local dishes, the decorated is more like a North American ski lodge cabin resort. It also accompanied with music from the 70s and 80s.

In short, the dining ambiance inside was cozy and comfortable.

How To Order in Garaku

Garaku has an English menu for foreign visitors. So no worry about how to order in Garaku Sapporo. The price is very reasonable, ranging from 1100 to 1500 yen (might be different after the tax increase in 2019).

The top seller soup curry from Garaku is their softly braised pork belly and chicken thigh soup curry. Since we only have two people, so we decided to try on both dishes. Besides, their vegetarian option soup curry for non-meat friendly customers.

Chicken thigh soup curry and butter rice from Garaku Sapporo

Next, you have a choice of the size of rice and different levels of spiciness based on your spicy tolerance. The array of spice levels can choose from level 1 to a maximum of 40. You will need to top up an additional 110 yen or 210 yen for the highest spicy level. I chose level 19 of the spice level which is in the middle level without paying additional extra.

While for rice, you can choose from 100g, 200g or 300g amount of rice. I opted for the medium at 200g of rice. Added, I also ordered the yuzu lassi for drink and fried chicken for side dishes.

After finish choosing the soup curry, spice level, amount of rice, we were ready for the best coup curry in Sapporo.

The Taste on Garaku Soup Curry

It took us about 10 minutes to serve the dishes. The soup curry bowl came with a good mix of meat and vegetables. It looks so good and colorful.

We were amazed by the soup curry and aroma. Firstly, the soup curry broth from Garaku has rich in curry flavors although it was on the thin side. It has its distinct taste unlike typical Asian curry with coconut milk nor the typical Japanese curry. It may look like soup but was so delicious with the texture of spicy stew. In our opinion, it was easier to eat than normal thick curry.

While the chicken thigh was very tender soft. Added, the remaining ingredients were fresh and tasty. I especially like the pumpkins which tasted very nice. It was awesome to eat with the butter rice.

We finished off with the whole bowl of soup curry till the last drop. Added, the yuzu lassi was so perfect match with soup curry. High recommended order together for a complete meal.

Food Review on Soup Curry Garaku Sapporo

All in all, it was a wonderful experience being able to taste the Soup Curry Garaku Sapporo. Since soup curry is very well known in Sapporo, please consider trying at least once when in Sapporo. We have try on other soup curries in Hokkaido, but the Garaku Sapporo has much stronger herbal taste and aroma.

This little gem restaurant is highly recommended by locals and visitors. So won’t be surprise there are always long lines awaiting to taste on this best soup curry from Garaku. Truly a must-try in Sapporo. It’s worth trying when visiting Hokkaido.

Lastly, this Garaku Soup Curry Sapporo is part of my Sapporo travel blog when visiting Sapporo. Check out our Hokkaido food review on all the must try food in Sapporo, Asahikawa, Otaru, Noboribetsu and more.

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Last updated on May 16th, 2026

Fukutaro Okonomiyaki is one of the best food in Osaka. This local favorite restaurant is famous for their okonomiyaki and negiyaki with their secret sauce.

Looking for where to eat the best food in Osaka? No doubt, okonomiyaki is one of the must-eat food in Osaka. Many restaurants in Osaka serve their recipe of okonomiyaki. It can be head-ache when looking for the best okonomiyaki to try on.

Fukutaro (福太郎) is an Okonomiyaki specialized restaurant in Osaka, especially in the Namba area. Together with Kiji and Mizuno, it ranked as the top three must-try okonomiyaki in Osaka. It is highly recommended among locals. The ranking in tabelog and even TripAdvisor is always at the top position.

Added, Fukutaro is listed in Michelin Guide Kyoto/Osaka 2017 Bib Gourmand. So don’t forget to include Fukutaro okonomiyaki into your food hunt.

Fukutaro Okonomiyaki Osaka:

Address: 2 Chome-3-17 Sennichimae, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0074, Japan
Operating hours: Weekday from 17:00 to 23:30 and weekend from 12:00 to 23:00
Getting there: 5 minutes’ walk from Namba station.

Fukutaro Okonomiyaki Osaka

We went to Fukutaro to taste on the best okonomiyaki during my 2 days in Osaka. We arrived in the early evening to avoid the crowd. However, the restaurant was already nearly packed. There were people waited outside of the restaurant. Without hesitation, we write down our name and party on the waiting list.

While waiting, we went for a short stroll at the 7-11 and drug shop nearby. Luckily, the wait wasn’t too long. It took us about 30 minutes to get seated inside.

Dining in Fukutaro

he atmosphere in the Fukutaro was great. It is a traditional Japanese restaurant with customers seated at the “U” bar counter. The best part of Fukutaro is their okonomiyaki is prepared in front of you. Okonomiyaki was cooked and then served it to you at the hot plate. It never gets cold but make sure to eat it while still fresh.

We had our best seat which close to the cooking hotplate. It was a fun time watching how the chef prepare their signature okonomiyaki for guests. Besides, the staffs were very friendly and polite.

Variety Choice of Okonomiyaki in Fukutaro

There are a variety choice of okonomiyaki with different topping in Fukutaro. Depending on the what kind of topping you order. The seafood and Wahyu beef were not cheap. But overall the price of okonomiyaki in Fukutaro was pretty reasonable.

English menu was provided while we were waiting outside. So we know what we want to order before get in. We ordered Negiyaki, Yakisoba and Okonomiyaki to try on different variety.

Our yakisoba came first. It served with some stir fry vegetables and meat together with the noodles. It smelled so good and looked absolutely amazing.

A simple but very delicious dish.

Having beer with okonomiyaki in Fukutaro

Besides, the yakisoba taste so perfect when pairing with cold Japanese beer. We highly recommended to order it to enjoy with the hot food.

The difference of Negiyaki and Okonomiyaki in Fukutaro

While the negiyaki was the best choice we made. It can be considered as the thinner variant of okonomiyaki. The negiyaki comes with a lot of green onion instead of traditional cabbage inside. It tastes good with the freshness of leek.

Lastly, the okonomiyaki was cooked to perfection. It was topped with mayonnaise and some special dark sauce. The taste was so flavorful and authentic.

Fukutaro Food Review

All in all, Fukutaro is highly recommended if you are looking for the Osaka best okonomiyaki. The whole dining experience was excellent. Added, price was reasonable for such best food in Osaka. We were very satisfied with the meal. We also try on another okonomiyaki restaurant during our visit to Osaka. And Fukutaro okonomiyaki is our favorite. For sure you will be delighted by their delicious okonomiyaki.

This restaurant is popular among locals and foreigners. So expected to wait especially peak hour. But you won’t regret for this excellent okonomiyaki in Osaka.

Lastly, this Fukutaro okonomiyaki food blog is part of our visit to Kansai Japan. If you are interested, read on our remaining Kyoto and Osaka food review.

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Soup Curry Garaku Sapporo: Food Review on Best Food in Hokkaido