Hokkai Shabu Shabu — Restaurant in Sapporo

Chanced upon this place while in Susukino looking for a decent place to have dinner. They were fully booked out on a Friday night, but accommodated us when we went back for the 2nd time to try our luck as we were in the mood for shabu shabu on a cold autumn night in Sapporo.

Food was really yummy. We ordered a marbled beef set and a pork set, as well as some ume drinks. Sets came with appetiser, vegetables and some ramen. It was altogether a great experience and most unexpected. Staff were really hospitable to make sure that we had a comfortable meal.

Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice...

My First Big Meal in Japan – A Shabu Shabu Experience to Remember

As an American traveling in Japan, there are a few meals you just have to try: ramen, sushi, and of course, shabu shabu. This place—Hokkai Shabu Shabu in Susukino—gave me one of the best first big meals of my trip.

I honestly had no idea what I was doing at first, but one of the hostesses spoke a little bit of English and went above and beyond to help me. At first, I was a bit embarrassed trying to figure everything out, but she made me feel comfortable, taught me how to cook the food properly, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.

The quality of the meat and ingredients was excellent. Yes, you cook your own food, but that's part of the fun—and the result is delicious! I even had a big table all to myself, since shabu shabu is usually served with a large pot, and it felt special even eating solo.

If you've never had shabu shabu before, don’t let that stop you. This place is welcoming, tasty, and 100% worth a visit. I absolutely loved it.

アメリカ人として日本に来たら、一度は食べてみたいものがありますよね。ラーメン、寿司、そしてもちろんしゃぶしゃぶ。ここ「北国の味 北海しゃぶしゃぶ すすきの店」は、私にとって日本での初めての本格的な食事体験になりました。

正直、最初は何をすればいいのか分からなかったのですが、少し英語を話せる店員さんが丁寧に助けてくれました。最初はちょっと恥ずかしかったけど、とても優しくて、料理の仕方を教えてくれたり、お店の雰囲気をリラックスさせてくれたりして、本当に助かりました。

お肉や具材のクオリティはとても高くて、美味しかったです。自分で調理するスタイルですが、それがまた楽しくて、食べた後の満足感がすごかったです。私は一人だったのですが、大きな鍋があるテーブルに案内されて、一人でも特別な気分で食事ができました。

しゃぶしゃぶが初めてでも、心配しないで大丈夫！...

A group of 4 adults visited on a Saturday night after a reservation. We ordered all you can eat (tabehodai) and all you can drink (nomihodai). The staff was very responsive and would come as soon as you pressed the bell. Our neighbors were a little loud and we could hear everything since the walls weren't that thick. I'm pretty sure we were too...