Genghis Khan is a popular Hokkaido dish featuring grilled lamb or mutton, often cooked at the table on a domed skillet. It is typically seasoned with a savory soy-based sauce. 1)
Hokkaido is renowned for its unique take on curry known as soup curry. It involves a spiced broth with vegetables, meat, and sometimes noodles or rice. 2)
With its extensive coastline, Hokkaido is famous for its fresh seafood, including crab, scallops, sea urchin (uni), and various types of fish. 3)
Sapporo Ramen is a regional style of ramen originating from Hokkaido's capital, Sapporo. It typically features a miso-based broth and is known for its hearty and flavorful character. 4)
Ishikari Nabe is a hot pot dish featuring salmon, vegetables, and miso broth. It is named after the Ishikari River in Hokkaido. 5)
Yubari Melon is a highly prized and sweet cantaloupe grown in the town of Yubari in Hokkaido. It's often given as a luxury gift. 6)
Hokkaido is known for its high-quality milk, used to produce various dairy products, including ice cream, cheese, and butter. 7)
Zangi is a Hokkaido-style fried chicken, typically served with a soy-based dipping sauce. The chicken is often marinated in a flavorful seasoning. 8)
Hokkaido is famous for its delicious cheese, and cheese tarts made with rich and creamy Hokkaido cheese are popular treats. 9)
Similar to Genghis Khan, Jingisukan is a grilled meat dish, but it often involves a variety of meats like lamb, beef, and pork cooked on a barbecue. 10)
Hokkaido is known for its corn production, and corn ramen is a local variation that includes sweet corn as a topping on ramen noodles. 11)
Hokkaido is famous for its pumpkins, often used in various dishes and desserts, including tempura-style pumpkin. 12)
Uni Don is a rice bowl dish topped with fresh sea urchin, a delicacy enjoyed for its rich and briny flavor. 13)
The Ainu people, Hokkaido's indigenous inhabitants, have a unique cuisine that includes dishes like Ruibe (raw fish) and Ohaw (soup with grains and vegetables). 14)
Kaisen Don is a seafood rice bowl that showcases an array of fresh seafood, including sashimi-grade fish, crab, and other marine delicacies. 15)