Sapporo Soup Curry BAR Dan — Restaurant in Sapporo

It’s on the 2nd floor in a building. The wait was longggggg (I got there 7ish) and you wait in the stairwell. I waited 2 ½ hours. Everyone that night stayed & waited in the longgg line. I believe it was just okay but just okay for •me•. It’s not my thing. The veggies were so delicious & fresh in my dish. It left an impression and I wanted more. It did take some time for my food to come out because it was made fresh. I know that I ordered it too spicy for myself believing the medium would be something that would add zest but I was way wrong. lmbo It was spicy for me. It was so spicy that both the gentleman sitting next me & myself finished our pitcher full of water off together. lol We were blowing our noses right next to one another. I laugh as I reflect back at the memory.

I was originally seated at a 2-person table and after waiting 2 1/2 hours I was so elated at this luck but then the employee keeping up with the number of customers asked me to move from the 2 person table they had me at to the counter. I understood it was so they could service another couple behind me sooner. I was irritated because I had waited so long but you know what~ the Japanese want to try and accommodate everyone as much as possible which is so commendable and humbled me to wish my country was more thoughtful in that aspect. It made me think outside of myself.

This place is very popular. The locals & tourists both were lined up. It’s a small place that sits maybe 20 people. The long counter sit 10 and the tables sit maybe 10-12. I am glad I did the experience but I wouldn’t go back. Sapporo is known for this certain Soup Curry dish & I believe it •is• good for people who enjoy curry and like spicy foods. I am glad I tried it so I could speak from experience. I went by myself after going up the Moiwa Ropeway so I hadn’t learn yet the secrets to dining in Japan or how to avoid or navigate the longgg waits. Yet I just went with it and learned… my advice is go with what your normal taste buds are or go with someone you can share & try different spice levels with. I’m used to Japanese Apple Curry and should have stuck with a milder spiciness. It’s a memory I will always remember. I think everyone should be open to try new things. I believe the food •is good• for this type of pallet. Line up early, 30 mins before they open. The label & sign for the restaurant is completely in Japanese text but you will know it’s Dan when you enter inside & see the letters DAN on the counter once you finally enter. The lady taking my order was super nice and very helpful and sweet. She even allowed me to order take away so my son could try a medium spiciness but with coconut milk. He enjoyed it and I liked that one much better. Give it a try...

I‘ve been taught to say something nice before complaining but I figured the most important aspect of tonight‘s experience I‘d like to share — and that might help you consider your visit — is:

We saw the queue of people, which is why I stepped inside asking how long it would take until we three could come in. The waitress said about 20min.

We waited for 2hrs. We were told we‘re the last guests and after the group infront of us entered, we waited infront of the door for ONE HOUR even though —by the time we were allowed to enter (5min after their closing time) — around 10 people left the restaurant.

It’s a shame they didn’t communicate anything with us. It’s a shame there was no supplementation service. We kinda felt unimportant and just another bill to be made.

But now to the rest:

The curry — fried tofu — was very good! I took medium/3 on spicules and it absolutely fitted my taste. The tofu wasn’t really fried but therefor the vegetables, especially the aubergine, were phenomenal! The portion — rice large 200g — was a lil bit small though. Still a very pleasant dish.

The atmosphere was according to the situation. They had already closed and were cleaning in the background. The overall interior wasn’t really my taste but that’s just personal preference.

The staff was friendly, but the language barrier — even though I tried my university Japanese and used Google translator — and the lack of organisation/communication really put everything into its shadow.

So yeah: just be aware of the queue and be brave enough to leave the queue when your perception doesn’t add up with the...

When we got to the place there was a bit of a line forming outside the door so we had to wait outside by the staircase. We had to order through a tablet which was convenient since an english menu was available there. This was my first soup curry so my opinion might be unreliable. I ordered their hamburg cheese soup curry. The hamburger patty itself was just okay. I’ve honestly eaten better in my country. The cheese was a fun touch to the curry since it elevated the flavor. The soup base itself was good. Broth was light and very comforting. The vegetables were okay but the carrot was good though. They had a blackboard signage in the counter informing us how to eat the soup curry which was very helpful for first timers like us. I wish they offered a bib or something since a bit of the soup splashed in my white top so we had to go back to the hotel for me to get changed. Although this was completely my fault but it would have been great if they did provide one specially for customers wearing light colored clothes like what they do in some restaurants

Note that the reviews might be unreliable since they offer a discount if you review their place which I’m not fond with. This review was done after I got home. I didn’t avail of the...