TOP 10 FOODS YOU MUST TRY IN HOKKAIDO

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The northern island in Japan, Hokkaido is known for its unique variety of sea foods.
Not only sea food, but also agricultural products such as a sweet corn, potato, milk and etc...
I hereby share 10 foods you must try while you stay in Hokkaido.

1. GENGHIS KHAN


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Genghis Khan is a famous local cuisine in Hokkaido.
It's a Japanese unique BBQ of mutton and lamb.
You know, the lamb meat in Hokkaido is very fresh as there are a lot of farms.
Genghis Khan is cooked by a dedicated pot which is made of cast iron and has a unique helmet shaped hill in the center.
Put fresh lamb meats on the center of the pot and vegetables on the lower edge.
The meat juice will be dropped to vegetables. It tastes so rich and juicy!!



2. SUSHI




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SUSHI in Hokkaido is greatly FRESH!!
There are a lot of fishing ports around and you can enjoy the fresh sushi everywhere.
Sushi topping ingredient is so big and thick in Hokkaido!
And remember that Hokkaido rice is tasty as well.
Sushi in OTARU and HAKODATE is specially recommended!



3. KAISEN-DON



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You want to have Uni(sea urchin), Ikura(salmon roe), Crab, Tuna, Salmon and all the sushi!!
All in one bowl "KAISEN-DON"!!
Fresh, Big and Thick sashimi are fully laid down on the rice bowl!



4. UNI-DON (SEA URCHIN)


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OMG!! Look at this!! Full of blissful Uni on a bowl!
You can have a full of fresh Uni only in Hokkaido! Enjoy the rich Uni flavor!



5. SOUP CURRY


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Soup curry is so popular among local Japanese.
You may see a long queue at some famous soup curry shop.
A soup is simmered deliberately with a lot of Hokkaido vegetables.
Soup curry will warm your body and heart up at snowy night.



6. CRAB


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Okhotsk Sea is famous for crab produce district.
Because of freezing cold sea water, their meets are so thick and creamy!
We Japanese love to have a simply boiled crab with ponzu sauce to enjoy its own rich flavor.
Must Must Try!

7. BUTA-DON (PORK BOWL)


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Hokkaido is famous for sea food though, do not forget that meats are so fresh as same as seafood!
It's one of the popular local cuisine in Hokkaido.
A sauce flavor is slightly different at each districts.
And It's so affordable price if you try in the provinces.


8. SQUID SASHIMI


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You will see a lot of fresh squids at the morning market in Hokkaido.
The more transparent the color is, the more fresh the squid is!
Fresh squid tastes soooo creamy and texture!



9. JAGA-BUTTER 


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Did you know that Hokkaido is so famous for potato as well??
Milky Hokkaido butter on the baked Hokkaido potato.
It's soooo simple but tastes fantastic!!
Try it our on your snack time!


10. SAPPORO RAMEN

 
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Yes, Even Ramen is great here, perfect Hokkaido!
There are a lot of Ramen shop. but you must try Sapporo Miso Ramen!
You see a looooong queue at famous shops.
Japanese Ramen freak don't mind to queue for an hour to enjoy their favorite Ramen!



The foods in Hokkaido is volume and really yummy!!
You will definitely love and enjoy the foods in Hokkaido!

GOJAPAN!