One of the most famous soup curry restaurants in Sapporo is GARAKU (written as “雅楽” in Kanji).
With two locations in Sapporo and branches in Tokyo, Taipei (Taiwan), and Bangkok (Thailand), this restaurant is extremely popular.
Located near Odori and Susukino, GARAKU’s Sapporo Main Store consistently attracts long lines.
Although I had been hesitant to visit due to the crowds, during a recent trip to Hokkaido, I decided to give it a shot.
While there was a queue, you can take a ticket at the entrance and check the waiting status via LINE, allowing you to explore the area until your turn.
With its stylish interior and flavorful, ingredient-packed soup curry, the experience was absolutely worth it!
The Super Popular “Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Store” – No Need to Wait in Line with a Numbered Ticket
The “Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Store” is located in Minami 2-jo Nishi 2-chome, right in the heart of Sapporo’s vibrant entertainment district stretching from Odori to Susukino.
We visited around 6:00 PM on a weekday and found a long queue already in place. As expected from such a popular spot.
However, by issuing a numbered ticket at the entrance, there’s no need to stay in line the whole time.
With the LINE app, you can check the current waiting time and enjoy sightseeing nearby while keeping an eye on your turn.
Taking advantage of this system, we visited nearby attractions like the Clock Tower before heading back when our number was near.
With this efficient ticket system, waiting doesn’t have to feel like wasted time.
The interior is stylish, with a design that feels like a mix of a café and a steakhouse—attention to detail is evident.
The menu, which shows signs of long-time use, features staples like “Tender Chicken Leg and Vegetables” and popular options like “Melting Grilled Braised Pork.”
You can customize the spice level, rice portion, and toppings to your liking.
We ordered “Tender Chicken Leg and Vegetables,” “Kamifurano Pork Shabu-Shabu with Seven Mushroom Forest,” and a side of “Two Types of Zangi (Japanese Fried Chicken).”
Rich and Flavorful Soup Curry Packed with Ingredients
GARAKU’s signature dish, “Tender Chicken Leg and Vegetables,” is served with what seems to be turmeric rice and a slice of lemon.
A hallmark of Sapporo soup curry is the inclusion of large chunks of meat and vegetables. Ingredients here include chicken leg, mizuna greens, potato, carrot, broccoli, cabbage, paprika, wood ear mushrooms, lotus root, and a quail egg.
The Japanese-style broth provides a strong umami foundation, beautifully complemented by the ingredients’ natural flavors and spices—delicious!
Here is the “Kamifurano Pork Shabu-Shabu with Seven Mushroom Forest,” featuring pork shabu-shabu, enoki, shiitake, maitake, mushrooms, bunapi, mizuna, shimeji, potato, carrot, broccoli, cabbage, paprika, wood ear mushrooms, lotus root, and a quail egg.
The sweet and tender pork belly pairs perfectly with the soup curry—another standout dish!
The piping hot Zangi (Japanese fried chicken) was incredibly juicy and flavorful. It fully lived up to my expectations for great karaage.
Access and Basic Information for GARAKU
Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Store is located in Sapporo’s central entertainment district, between Odori and Susukino.
It’s a 2-minute walk from Sapporo Municipal Subway’s Odori Station or a 5-minute walk from Susukino Station.
Given its location, it’s easy to incorporate GARAKU into your sightseeing plans while visiting popular attractions like the Sapporo Clock Tower.
GARAKU Basic Information:
| Name | Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Store |
|---|---|
| Phone | 011-233-5568 |
| Address | Okumura Building B1, Minami 2-jo, Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
| Hours | 11:30–15:30 (L.O. 15:00), 17:00–21:00 (L.O. 20:30) |
| Closed | Irregular holidays |
| Website | TOP PAGE – Soup Curry GARAKU Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Store (@soupcurry_garaku) • Instagram |
Please check their official website for the latest updates.
