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Hokkaido specialty crab dishes around Odori Station! 13 recommended restaurants

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Hokkaido specialty crab dishes around Odori Station! 13 recommended restaurants

The area around Odori Eki (Odori Station) is a convenient district lined with many places to eat, and you can find restaurants serving Hokkaido specialty crab dishes throughout the area. One of the main draws is the wide range of crab dishes available, with each one bringing out the natural good flavor of the ingredients. Here is a roundup of restaurants around Odori Eki where you can enjoy crab dishes.

Created: July 21, 2026

This article is based on1,558Tabelog reviews.

Sakebiyori Enya

Enya, a Japanese-style izakaya restaurant about an 11-minute walk from Odori Station, has a calm atmosphere with the warmth of wood.

It has Private rooms, so it is also recommended for people who want to enjoy their meal at a relaxed pace. The restaurant serves Hairy Crab from the Sea of Okhotsk.

The "Live Hairy Crab Full Course" lets you enjoy Hairy Crab in full, from sashimi to zosui (rice porridge).

The live crab sashimi in the photo is said to stand out for the sweet taste of its juicy meat. One review said they were moved when they tried it for the first time.

The “kani miso shabu-shabu (hotpot with crab tomalley)” is said to offer a rich, luxurious taste, with thick kani miso melting into the broth and layering with the sweetness of the Hairy Crab.

If you lightly swish the sashimi in the broth and coat it with the miso before eating, the aroma and richness are said to spread through your mouth all at once. It is a popular menu item that you can enjoy all the way through to the finishing zosui (rice porridge).

なっちゃん09

The full crab course was delicious. I was happy to have crab sashimi too, and it was Manzoku! The alcohol in the koura-zake (sake served in a crab shell) was a little strong! Haha. They showed us to a Private room, and we were able to relax and take our time. The next time I go to Sapporo, I’d like to try ordering a la carte as well. It was a great meal.

Source:なっちゃん09's review

835873

We asked for the crab course. We also added All you can drink and asked for pairings that would go well with the food. Dipping the sashimi in kani miso (crab tomalley) before eating it was the best part. We also enjoyed all of the seasonal sansai (mountain vegetables).

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Umi no Shiki

Umi no Shiki, a 10-minute walk from Odori Station, is a Japanese restaurant where all seats are in fully private rooms with Sunken kotatsu seating.

People say you can enjoy a relaxed meal in the calm and quiet space without worrying about those around you. The restaurant serves seasonal Hokkaido seafood such as Hairy Crab and kinki (channel rockfish).

The “4 Great Crab All-You-Can-Enjoy Course” lets you enjoy the appeal of kegani (horsehair crab), taraba (red king crab), zuwai (snow crab), and hanasaki (Hanasaki crab) all at once.

The hamayude kegani (boiled fresh at the port) in the photo is said to stand out for its sweet, tender meat and clean tasting crab miso. A side-by-side tasting is recommended so you can enjoy the character of each crab.

The “Hamayude Hairy Crab Manzoku Course” lets you fully enjoy fresh Hairy Crab from Hokkaido. Boiling it in a kama (cauldron) is said to bring out a richer aroma.

The picked meat is said to have a pleasant texture and be easy to eat. It also includes items such as Shiraoi beef grilled on an rock salt plate, making it a highly satisfying course.

れいりん1118

I booked the kegani (horsehair crab) full course, and since reviews said the crab sashimi was good, I made a request. They kindly agreed, but said they could only serve it if live kegani came in On-the-Day. Luckily, they were able to serve the crab sashimi that day. Every other dish was tasty too, and the course felt like a great deal.

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Lealoha

I enjoyed a course where I could fully savor authentic Hokkaido crab! The otoshi (small appetizer), takowasa (wasabi-marinated octopus), and sashimi were fresh and delicious, the kani miso (crab tomalley) chawanmushi (savory egg custard) was rich, the kani-shabu (crab hotpot) was served half-raw and very sweet, and the grilled tarabagani (red king crab) and kegani (horsehair crab) had firm, really delicious meat.

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Susukino Kani Ichi

Susukino Kaniichi, a 9-minute walk from Odori Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy crab dishes and washoku (Japanese cuisine). Inside, the space feels like a grown-up hideaway, with wood and black as the main design tones.

One of its highlights is the live feel of watching fresh live crab prepared right in front of you. The background music in the restaurant is jazz. With its refined atmosphere, this is a place where you can relax and enjoy crab dishes.

The photo shows zuwai-gani (snow crab) shabu-shabu. Some say the fresh crab has no off notes, and when enjoyed rare, the sweetness of the meat stands out.

At the end, the staff will make zosui (rice porridge) for you. It is a dish that lets you enjoy every bit of the stock’s rich flavor.

The photo shows arai (quick chilled preparation) of Hairy Crab. When you order it, they show you the live crab taken out from the tank.

The parts that cannot be enjoyed as sashimi are served boiled. It seems you can really enjoy the full flavor of the meat.

The staff were kind, and the crab was also delicious! The private room was very comfortable, and we could take our time eating. I recommend the sashimi-style crab, and its rich flavor was really good. We ordered a set, and the portion was plentiful, so we left feeling very full.

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⭐︎T⭐︎K⭐︎

This was my first visit to this restaurant since summer. In summer, I ordered kegani (horsehair crab) arai, and in winter, zuwai-gani (snow crab) arai. It was much more expensive than the kegani I had last time, but I got to enjoy very tasty arai. I also ordered tarabagani (red king crab) sashimi, grilled tarabagani, kani (crab) cream croquettes, and tarabagani, plus zuwai-gani aburi sushi. The tarabagani sashimi and aburi sushi were especially good, and I would definitely order them again next time.

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Hokkaido Kaisen Izakaya Uojin

Hokkaido Kaisen Izakaya Uojin, a 2-minute walk from Odori Station, is an izakaya where you can casually enjoy seafood from Hokkaido.

You can enjoy seafood and drinks in a lively atmosphere. The restaurant also offers fun, entertainment-style experiences, such as grabbing amaebi (sweet shrimp) and crab.

The photo shows the restaurant's specialty, “kani no tsukamidori (crab grab).” Wearing special rubber gloves, you scoop up as many as you can with one hand, and it is said to be popular as a hands on activity.

The crab is very fresh, and whether boiled or eaten as is, it seems to be satisfying.

The photo shows a sashimi assortment. A full lineup of seasonal fish from Hokkaido is arranged beautifully, and it stands out for its colorful look and freshness.

The sashimi is sweet, and many people enjoy it with Japanese sake, shochu, or A la carte All you can drink.

ミが3つでミミミ

A Hokkaido izakaya where the seafood dishes are genuinely good. The shrimp grabbing and crab grabbing are fun entertainment too, and since I took people who were not from Sapporo that day, we did it 3 times. The shrimp can be eaten raw, and having them quickly deep fried whole was also very tasty.

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よしおっす。

What surprised us first was the freshness of the fish, which was hard to believe for an izakaya. The sashimi quality was really high, and everyone was impressed, saying, "This level at this price!?" On top of that, the shrimp grabbing experience is also fun and gets everyone excited. Among the dishes, the standout was the "salad ramen," which was absolutely delicious. According to the staff, it is a Hokkaido specialty, and its light taste was addictive.

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Isokin Gyogyo-bu Esashi-ko

Isokin Gyogyobu Esashikiko is conveniently located just a 7-minute walk from Odori Station.

The restaurant offers a range of seating options, including counter seats and Sunken kotatsu seating, making it easy to use for many occasions. This izakaya lets you enjoy seafood sourced from across Hokkaido, centered on Hairy Crab.

The "morning-boiled Hairy Crab" is made with high-quality Hairy Crab sourced from ports around Hokkaido according to that day’s arrivals.

The freshly boiled meat is plump and sweet, with a freshness you can really taste. It is also recommended for people who want to enjoy Hairy Crab casually.

The “Crab Cream Croquette” is a dish packed with the rich flavor of crab inside piping hot white cream.

The cream is rich, and it is said to have an excellent balance with the crisp coating. Many people also add it to their Hairy Crab meal.

Rin1208

Everything I ate was delicious♡I especially liked the kegani (horsehair crab), sashimi, and asparagus☺️The kegani was packed with meat, and the crab meat was sweet and delicious♡The kani miso (crab tomalley) was creamy and melted in the mouth like mousse! Having the crab meat and kani miso together was the best☺️

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けいちゃん☆

The Semi-private room seating is a nice touch. They really focus on crab, and the kani miso (crab tomalley) and even the salad had crab in it, which was very tasty. The sashimi was fresh and good too. They also had lots of food that went well with drinks, such as ika goro ruibe (frozen squid innards served sashimi-style).

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Kaisendokoro Kita no Aji Daisuke Susukino Cyber City Building Ten

Kaisen-dokoro Kita no Aji Daisuke Susukino Cyber City Biru Ten, a 9-minute walk from Odori Station, is a seafood izakaya where you can enjoy seafood selected by the owner from fishing ports across Hokkaido.

The interior has a warm wooden feel, and they say many of the seats have partitions so you can relax in comfort. They also offer a wide selection of local sake.

Daisuke's specialty, the Hairy Crab, is said to have plump meat and rich flavor. The meat is loosened for easy eating.

When eaten with kani miso (crab tomalley), the flavor becomes much richer.

The sashimi assortment in the photo is a plate loaded with seafood mainly from Hokkaido, including tuna, salmon, hamachi (young yellowtail), and hokke (Atka mackerel).

Reviews say they enjoyed the sweetness and texture that only fresh seafood can offer.

KING WOLF

Steamed kegani (horsehair crab)? I ate it with just salt, and it was so good! Mixing it with the kani miso (crab tomalley) made it twice as good! The oysters in the shell were also a branded variety from Akkeshi, with no off notes! The hokke (Atka mackerel) was of course big and juicy, and for fish, I recommend kinki (channel rockfish)!

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kouranos

The sashimi assortment features a selection of Special ingredients that represent Hokkaido’s seasonal best. Above all, being able to enjoy nishin (herring) and hokke (Okhotsk atka mackerel) as sashimi is an extreme luxury. The natural sweetness and delicate texture that only fresh seafood can offer spread across the palate, letting you fully enjoy the bounty of the sea in season.

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Sapporo Kani Honke Sapporo Ekimae Honten

Sapporo Kani Honke Sapporo Ekimae Honten, a 9-minute walk from Odori Station, is a crab restaurant that serves crab fresh from the fish tank.

The interior is a calm space with a Japanese feel, and it has an elegant atmosphere.

The Crab hot pot in the “Tsuki no Mai Kaiseki” course is said to be a dish where the rich flavor of crab soaks into the broth, and the more you eat, the more the flavor opens up. Some said they were able to fully enjoy the tender crab meat.

The zosui (rice porridge) after the Hot Pot is said to have a mild taste. Adding a little ponzu sauce seems to bring out the aroma.

The photo shows zuwai gani (snow crab) sashimi made with crab delivered that day. The legs are served as sashimi, while the body is enjoyed steamed.

People say the sashimi has a rich, mellow sweetness, and that pairing the steamed meat with the miso under the shell brings out a deep, savory flavor.

はやつま

A number of the photos are missing, but we ordered one lunch kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) per person and added taraba (red king crab) A la carte to share between two people. The kaiseki had good volume and it was nice to try a range of crab dishes, but the taraba was still the standout. It was also nice that it had been cut into easy-to-eat pieces.

Source:はやつま's review

a_tests

I ordered my favorites: taraba (red king crab) and zuwai (snow crab) sashimi, taraba and zuwai Crab hot pot, and kani-miso (crab tomalley)! The sashimi was thick-cut and tasty. I’m the type who doesn’t use soy sauce, but it still had a nice salty taste, so I really enjoyed it✨I also had a little of the rich-tasting kani-miso as a great snack to go with my drink!

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Kani to Dosan Ryori Sekkatei

Kani to Dosan Ryori Sekkatei is a restaurant with a Special feel, featuring an elegant space at the center of the dining room that brings to mind a Japanese-style garden, with Private rooms of different styles arranged around it.

The interior has the warmth of wood, and staff in kimono welcome guests. It is also easy to access, just a 5-minute walk from Odori Station.

The photo shows the "Live Hairy Crab Boiled and Served Whole assortment." Freshly boiled Hairy Crab is packed with meat, and the more you chew, the more sweetness and richness spread across your palate.

The crab miso is rich and also pairs well with Japanese sake. You can also enjoy the same dish in the "Hana no Mai" course, which includes taraba crab and Hot Pot dishes as well.

The photo shows hokkai matsuba kani shabu (Hokkaido snow crab shabu-shabu). A quick swish in the broth is said to bring out its springy texture and sweetness.

The finishing zosui (rice porridge) has the rich flavor of crab melted into it, giving it a gentle taste. The half cooked, melt in your mouth texture seems to leave a lasting impression.

くみちょー84

Another draw is getting to enjoy different textures and flavors depending on how the crab is prepared, such as yaki-gani (grilled crab), kani-sashi (raw crab sashimi), and kani-shabu (lightly swished crab hotpot). It also paired perfectly with local sake and wine, making for a luxurious time.

Source:くみちょー84's review

鈴木の孤独なグルメ

I went to Hokkaido because I wanted to eat crab. The restaurant had a very nice washitsu (traditional Japanese room) with zashiki (tatami seating), and the staff welcomed us in wafuku (traditional Japanese clothing). Needless to say, the crab was excellent. We could compare different kinds of crab, from zuwai-gani (snow crab) to taraba-gani (red king crab), and finished with kani-zosui (crab rice porridge). If you come to Hokkaido, I can easily say this is a must-visit spot. I’d love to come back again.

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Kani to Yakitori Enishi

Kani to Yakitori Enishi, about an 8-minute walk from Odori Station, is an izakaya where you can enjoy both the three major kani (crab varieties) and yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

The interior has 16 seats in total, including raised seating areas where you can take off your shoes. It is recommended for people who want to enjoy a relaxed meal.

The photo shows zuwaigani (snow crab) grilled over charcoal. By grilling raw zuwaigani over charcoal, the meat becomes plump and the flavor gets nicely concentrated.

It has a nice smoky aroma and rich taste, and it also pairs well with alcohol.

The sashimi assortment features Hokkaido-style seafood such as tarabagani (red king crab), botan ebi (spot prawn), and nama hotate (fresh scallop). The menu changes with the season.

Every item is very fresh, and the raw tarabagani in particular is said to have a delicate sweetness. It is a highly satisfying plate that lets you enjoy the ingredients just as they are.

Tio66584

If you want to eat kani (crab) outside of the course menu, this is a great pick. We mainly had tarabagani (red king crab), along with sashimi, charcoal-grilled dishes, tempura, croquettes, kamameshi, oysters, and a few drinks... We had all kinds of things and it came to just under JPY20,000. The standout for me was the tempura! I expected tempura crab legs, but it was tempura made with thick, meaty pieces instead.

Source:Tio66584's review

うりゃ〜

The zuwai (snow crab) appetizer is deliciouso(^▽^)oThe skewers are good too. They grill the nama taraba (fresh red king crab) over a shichirin (charcoal brazier) yourself(⌒▽⌒Amazing(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)I tried taraba Kara-age for the first time. It was seasoned on the rich side and light and crispy(≧∀≦)

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Kitagawa, specializing in kani (crab) and fugu (blowfish) cuisine

Kani Ryori・Fugu Ryori Kitagawa, about a 5-minute walk from Odori Station, is a specialty restaurant for crab and fugu (pufferfish) dishes.

It offers a wide range of Private room options. There are also fully private rooms, making it a good fit for many different occasions. It also has sofa seating where you can relax and enjoy your meal.

The photo shows shabu-shabu made with zuwai-gani (snow crab) shipped directly from Rausu. The staff prepares it while watching the heat, so you can enjoy it at just the right moment when the sweetness of the meat stands out.

The crab's rich flavor fully melts into the zosui (rice porridge), making it a very satisfying finish.

The "Eraberu Kitagawa Set" is a luxurious option that lets you enjoy fugu (blowfish) sashimi and snow crab shabu-shabu together.

The thinly sliced fugu has the delicate umami that only usuzukuri can offer, while the crab shabu-shabu is said to spread sweet flavor across the palate. It is also recommended to enjoy it with fugu Hirezake.

golde53

This was my first visit to Kani Ryori Fugu Ryori Kitagawa. If you come to Hokkaido, crab is a must. I had the zuwaigani (snow crab) shabu-shabu course, ordered a few à la carte dishes as well, had a refill of the fugu (pufferfish) fin sake, and finished with zosui (rice porridge). Crab really is delicious.

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はっぴーごりら

The crab shabu-shabu was so tender, and it was the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my life! The boiled crab was also delicious〜. They also make zosui (rice porridge) at the end in the Hot Pot used for the kani-shabu (crab shabu-shabu)! That was also very good( *´꒳`*)I also recommend the drink made with haskap (honeysuckle berry), a Hokkaido specialty!

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Nihonichi Suisan Chokuei Izakaya Arata Honten

Nihonichi Suisan Chokuei Izakaya Arata Honten is a refined seafood izakaya where you can enjoy the night view from the 9th floor. It is also conveniently located just a 7-minute walk from Odori Station.

The restaurant offers a wide range of seating options, including counter seats and Private rooms. It focuses on dishes made with seafood shipped directly from the production region.

The Hairy Crab is packed with meat and has a satisfying bite, and the crab miso is said to be rich and full-bodied. Reviews say it has even more meat than expected, so people can enjoy it to the fullest and leave feeling Manzoku.

Many people seem to enjoy it with Japanese sake.

The "Ryoshimachi no Sashimi Sandan-mori (Fisherman's Town Three-Tier Sashimi Assortment)" is a luxurious plate loaded with seafood shipped directly from Nemuro and Otaru.

Its freshness is a big draw, and some say you can fully enjoy the natural taste of the ingredients. Since the contents change with the seasons, it also seems to have many repeat customers.

satoboo10080

The grilled tarabagani (red king crab) was affordable and tasty, and the kani cream croquettes offered great value and were delicious. Since I came alone, I chose this place because I wanted dishes that were not too large and not too expensive, and it was a good choice. I went in right when they opened, so it was nice that the food came out soon after I ordered.

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kshatriya

The sashimi was delicious, and the grilled hokke (Atka mackerel) and kegani (horsehair crab) were also very good. There was kegani crab miso inside the shell. This calls for Japanese sake. The Japanese sake on the All you can drink menu is a pretty solid lineup too.

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Kyodo Ryori Kan

Kyodo Ryori Kan is a Japanese restaurant located a 9-minute walk from Odori Station, serving seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido including Hairy Crab.

The interior is centered around Private room seating. In particular, reviews say the Sunken kotatsu seating is comfortable and lets you relax and enjoy the meal.

The photo shows the Hairy Crab from the "crab course." It is carefully cut so the meat is easy to remove, and you can eat it without using scissors.

The crab is packed with sweet meat, and some say they ended up eating it with complete focus. You can also try kora-zake (sake served in the crab shell), making this a great way to fully enjoy the rich flavor of Hairy Crab.

The seafood, selected with the head chef's expert eye, is said to be delivered fresh from the market every morning.

They are also particular about not using frozen ingredients, and serve seasonal dishes featuring rich and sweet uni (sea urchin) and ika (squid), among others. It seems you can fully enjoy Hokkaido-style seafood here.

にゃい@

The namako (sea cucumber) is really delicious, and every item in the sashimi assortment is great too! Just when I was thinking, this is exactly what you expect from Hokkaido, the crab showed up. It was packed with meat and had plenty of rich crab miso. The best!! To be honest, I liked the koura-zake (sake served in a crab shell) that came after even more.

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喫煙居酒屋大好き

I wanted to eat crab, so I chose the crab course, and it came with a very impressive kegani (horsehair crab). The kegani had been cut up to make it easy to eat, so I could enjoy it without needing scissors. The very large mahokke (Arabesque greenling) was also delicious.

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Kani Ryori to Washoku Kani Kichi

Kani Ryori to Washoku Kanekichi is a calm Japanese restaurant right by Odori Park. It is a 6-minute walk from Odori Station.

It is popular for centering on crab dishes, with options such as shabu-shabu and kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) made with Hairy Crab and zuwai-gani (snow crab). There are counter seats, Private room, and table seating.

The "Kani Kichi Half Course" lets you fully enjoy seasonal crab in a luxurious way, including half of boiled Hairy Crab and Hokkai matsubagani (snow crab) tempura.

The Hairy Crab comes from Special production regions, and its moist sweetness is part of the appeal. The tempura has a light, crisp texture that does not get in the way of the crab's good flavor.

The photo shows hokkai matsubagani shabu (Hokkaido Matsuba crab shabu-shabu). The outside is cooked just right, while the inside keeps a rich, silky texture. The contrast in texture is said to be excellent.

This popular dish brings out the crab’s natural juiciness and sweetness, and you can enjoy it either A la carte or as part of a course.

夢正禅志

Kegani (horsehair crab) is the only choice. This is delicious. The meat and the kani miso (crab tomalley) are all great. The legs, which you eat while picking out the meat even as the sharp shell pricks your fingertips and you say it hurts, and the kani miso, which you scoop out in big spoonfuls. It is blissful luxury. Enjoying it with cold sake, it was just the best. It was a great meal.

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食べもの係

・Daily set meal
Since this restaurant serves high priced crab, the interior feels spacious and comfortable.

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