Sushi Tanaka — Restaurant in Sapporo

If you are looking to sample the highest quality fish in Hokkaido, this is the sushi restaurant for you. The omakase menu has no unnecessary bells and whistles - the sushi is fully focused on extracting the best flavor from the main ingredient - the seafood. The sushi rice was perfectly seasoned and just the right temperature to complement the fish. The chef also applied the correct amount of wasabi and soy sauce for each bite. Finally, the seafood selected for each bite was the highest quality I've tasted (I'm not trying to claim that this is the best sushi in Japan - that would be bold). There were no additional toppings other than that on any bite. No sauce, or vegetables (other than nori on the gunkan maki). Just know that going in, and focus on the deliciousness of the fish (or squid, eel, ikura, etc.) My wife and I are together, and both of our favorite bites was the chuutoro. I was savoring it so much, I didn't want to swallow. The chef was very friendly and showed us videos of the tuna boss at the fish market slicing the tuna he selected for the omakase. He understands some English, but if you want to strike up a conversation, it would be best to study a...

Our visit to Sushi Tanaka last winter was an unexpected highlight of our trip to Sapporo. Chef Tanaka is a true artist, dedicating an extraordinary level of thought and precision to his craft. His commitment to sourcing only the finest local ingredients is remarkable, ensuring that each element on the plate has its own moment to shine.

From the rice to the soy sauce, the sake, the tableware, and even the ambiance, everything is selected with care and intention, contributing to an unforgettable dining experience. Beyond his mastery of artisan sushi, Chef Tanaka is incredibly kind, making us feel welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about his journey and his passion for sushi.

The staff were equally impressive, offering attentive service and helping with translations, which allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the experience. We will be returning to Sapporo this coming February, and we are looking forward to another extraordinary meal at...

Omakase that was pre-booked and paid in full - 70,000 Yen! After finishing the meal, the staff told us to pay the full amount again! I didn't understand, so I asked why we had to charge again and when we would get the refund if we paid. The chef said he didn't know and that it depends on your bank card. Completely irresponsible. At the end, we didn't want to waste time and have problems. The chef said he had already canceled the booking in the system and that the system would refund the money, but we still had to pay first. Then he slammed his notebook shut loudly. The food was good, the price was okay, but the service was terrible and no one could speak English. If we don't get our money back within 7 days, we'll take this matter to...