Niko is a traditional Japanese restaurant offering a broad menu at lunch and dinner. With a relaxed atmosphere and central location, it is a perfect choice for quality Japanese dining... read more
Tenkin is one of the oldest Izakaya style restaurants in Asahikawa, specialising in providing outstanding quality fresh seafood as part of an extensive menu featuring all of your Japanese favourites... read more
Japanese Food - So Many Styles
Many tourists are happy to eat at their hotels' restaurants, knowing that they are not likely to experience problems with ordering or making a reservation amongst other things. Given the outstanding quality of many hotel restaurants in Asahikawa, this is completely understandable. However, those willing to be a little adventurous will more readily find dining experiences to be remembered.
Ramen is probably the most famous Asahikawa food. It is available all over Japan in many varieties, but Asahikawa ramen has the reputation for being the nation's best. It is essentially a hot bowl of noodles and vegetables in a rich soup broth. It is served in either of three styles; Shoyu (soy sauce flavour), Shio (salt flavour) or Miso (miso flavour).
Aside from ramen, Asahikawa provides access to all of the tastes of Japan. Yakitori, yakiniku, tempura, sushi, sashimi, sukiyaki, okonomiyaki, and nabe are just a few styles of eating to be enjoyed. If you feel homesick and wish to sample flavours closer to home, don't panic. You'll be able to find Mexican, Italian, Indian, Vietnamese and Chinese food amongst others. Prepare to be surprised.
Although generally a reservation is not necessary, you may wish to reserve to be absolutely sure of getting a table. At certain times of the evening or week, restaurants will be busier than usual, so you may have to be a little patient and spend a short time waiting.
In short, ramen is hot noodle soup. Not so complicated you would think, but in reality countless numbers of ramen variations exist in Japan, with styles often specific to region, city, village, or shop. Asahikawa ramen enjoys a great reputation throughout Japan and represents an inexpensive, tasty, and quick way to cope with the taxing Asahikawa winter weather... READ MORE
Tenkin - Seafood Izakaya
Tenkin is one of the oldest Izakaya style restaurants in Asahikawa, specializing in providing outstanding quality fresh seafood as part of an extensive menu featuring all of your Japanese favourites.
With menus translated into English, Korean, and Chinese, you will have no problem finding something to suit your taste. Tenkin is a "must-do" on your visit to Asahikawa, be sure to try it at least once.
Lilas Restaurant
Lilas is a fantastic buffet restaurant at the Loisir Hotel Asahikawa. Combining foreign influences and fresh seasonal local produce, it is much more than you would expect from a buffet restaurant...
Yakiniku
Yakiniku is best described as a Japanese-style bbq, where small bite-size pieces of meat and vegetables are cooked by the customer over their own small gas or charcoal bbq...
Soup Curry
Although its name leaves little to the imagination, soup curry will surprise you both with its appearance and with its rich flavour. In a landscape of cuisine dominated by elegance and simplicity, soup curry seems not to succeed in either discipline, yet has grown in popularity in a short period of time to become one of Hokkaido's sought after delicacies, particularly on its home ground, Sapporo...
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