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There are many types of donburi in Japan, such as katsudon, oyakodon, tendon, and gyudon, but the kaisendon is a luxurious dish unique to Japan, with plenty of fresh seafood piled on top of rice. Its history is surprisingly short, and it was created after the war when freezing technology was developed.

Its origins are unclear, but it is said that it spread from northern Japan, such as Hokkaido and Tohoku, to the rest of the country. There is also a theory that it originated from the "seafood chirashi" served at sushi restaurants, but the authenticity of this theory is uncertain.

Otaru is a city known for its delicious seafood, and seafood bowls are a must-try menu item enjoyed by many visitors. Compared to sushi, seafood bowls are easier on the wallet, and there are many restaurants in Otaru where you can enjoy them to your heart's content.

Otaru Seafood Bowl

Give Otaru as a gift.

From the "Old Otaru Warehouse" overlooking the canal,
From UNGAPLUS, which brings you the "Story of Otaru" that walked alongside the Kitamae ships,
We will introduce you to "Places to visit in Otaru."

Please enjoy Otaru.

9 Recommended Seafood Bowl Restaurants in Otaru

↓ Ajidokoro Takeda
↓ Takinami Shokudo
↓ Kawashima
↓ Sankakutei
↓ Otaru Ezoya
↓ Sawazaki Fisheries
↓ Otaru Seafood Bowl
↓ Otaru Poseidon
↓ Manjiro

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Ajidokoro Takeda

This is the original restaurant that was one of the first to introduce seafood bowls.

A restaurant directly operated by a fishmonger in Mikata Market where you can enjoy seasonal Hokkaido seafood all year round. Ajidokoro Takeda was one of the first restaurants to introduce the seafood bowl that is now a staple at Mikata Market. The fresh seafood purchased by the owner at auctions every day is exquisite. In addition to rice bowls, there is also a wide variety of set meals and a la carte dishes available. The restaurant's recommendation is the "ANA Bowl," created in collaboration with ANA. This is a proud dish topped with a luxurious amount of sea urchin, crab, salmon roe, and salmon. You can enjoy the freshest seafood.

Delicious Otaru seafood bowl

Store name : Ajidokoro Takeda
Address : Sankaku Market, 3-10-16 Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
phone : 0134-22-9652
Opening hours : 7:00-16:00
Closed : New Year's Day
Credit cards : accepted
Home page : Click here for the homepage

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Takinami Restaurant

All the staff are fresh women.

Located right next to Otaru Station, Takinami Shokudo, located inside Sankaku Market, is known for its fresh seafood, and is visited by many people every day. Shellfish and other seafood are taken from the tank and cooked after an order is placed. You can enjoy the bounty of Hokkaido, which almost overflows from the bowl. We recommend the Wagamama Donburi, where you can choose 3-4 items from 9 popular toppings to suit your taste. All of the staff are fresh women. The restaurant can accommodate a maximum of 56 people.

Delicious Otaru seafood bowl

Store name : Takinami Shokudo
Address : Sankaku Market, 3-10-16 Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
phone : 050-5304-1462
Opening hours : 7:00-17:00
Closed : New Year's Day
Credit cards : accepted
Home page : Click here for the homepage

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Kawashima

The red noren curtain is the landmark of Kawashima.

This fresh fish shop and restaurant is located inside the popular tourist Sankaku Market, right next to JR Otaru Station. Among the many shops lining the market, Kawashima is one of the few that purchases fish directly from the authentic auction every morning. There are six restaurants inside the market, and Kawashima is marked by a red shop curtain, the third on the left side from the entrance on the JR Otaru Station side. You can also have the seafood you buy at the store cooked to your liking on the spot to create your own original rice bowl.

Delicious Otaru seafood bowl

Store name : Kawashima
Address : Sankaku Market, 3-10-16 Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
phone : 0134-32-0613
Opening hours : 6:00-16:00
Closed days : Open everyday
Credit cards : accepted
Home page : Click here for the homepage

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Sankakutei

A mini seafood bowl called a student discount bowl that is available even to non-students.

This seafood bowl restaurant is located in the Sankaku Market, a two-minute walk from Otaru Station. They pride themselves on being able to accommodate their customers' requests, as everything is handmade. Their most popular dish is the "Colorful Bowl." It's a luxurious offering of 10 kinds of seafood for 2,300 yen. The ingredients change depending on the day. The mini seafood bowl, called the "Student Discount Bowl," is also popular, costing 1,100 yen and is open to non-students. In addition to the seafood bowl, they also offer set meals, limited to eight servings each day.

Delicious Otaru seafood bowl

Store name : Sankakutei
Address : Sankaku Market, 3-10-16 Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
phone : 050-5571-6259
Opening hours : 8:00-16:30
Closed days : Irregular holidays, closed January 1st to 4th
Credit cards : accepted
Home page : Click here for the homepage

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Otaru Ezoya

Opened in 2013 on the Otaru Sakaimachi Shopping Street.

Otaru Ezoya is a restaurant that opened in 2013 on the Otaru Sakaimachi Shopping Street where you can eat fresh seafood from Hokkaido. They boast a seafood bowl made with fresh seafood, mainly from Hokkaido, and also offer grilled seafood and a seafood hotpot. They also sell local products and gifts in-store, and their motto is to provide fresh flavors with the best hospitality.

Delicious Otaru seafood bowl

Store name : Otaru Ezoya
Address : 2-22 Sakaimachi, Otaru, Hokkaido
phone : 0134-23-9727
Opening hours : 11:00-19:00
Closed days : Irregular
Credit cards : accepted
Home page : Click here for the homepage

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Seafood Restaurant Sawazaki Fisheries

A seafood bowl made with live scallops and the highest quality king crab.

This seafood restaurant, run directly by a fishery company, offers the freshest Hokkaido flavors. Located in Otaru Denuki-koji, a street that evokes the bustle of the good old days, the restaurant is sourced with the experienced president's discerning eye. Guests can enjoy carefully selected authentic Hokkaido flavors, including high-quality crab that isn't available in the market and fatty Atka mackerel. The recommended dish is the seafood bowl, which uses freshly boiled king crab, homemade salmon roe, live scallops, and the highest quality king crab. Local delivery is also available on the spot. Takeout seafood bento boxes are also available.

Delicious Otaru seafood bowl

Store name : Seafood Restaurant Sawazaki Fisheries
Address : 1F Otaru Denukikoji, 1-1-17 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
phone : 0134-23-2112
Opening hours : 11:00-20:00
Closed: Open daily : during summer (May to October), closed Thursdays during winter (November to April)
Credit cards : not accepted
Home page : Click here for the homepage

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Otaru Seafood Bowl En

"Kaisen Hitsumabushi" is a fisherman's staff meal.

This seafood restaurant is located in Sakaimachi, Otaru. They serve fresh seafood from Hokkaido, including sea urchin, salmon roe, crab, shrimp, and scallops. Their recommended dish is the "Kaisen Hitsumabushi," a fisherman's staff meal. It's a unique dish that is eaten like chirashi sushi and topped with tea broth.

Delicious Otaru seafood bowl

Store name : Otaru Seafood Bowl En
Address : 5-25 Sakaimachi, Otaru, Hokkaido
Phone : 0134-21-1000
Opening hours : 10:30-18:30
Closed days : Open everyday
Credit cards : accepted

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Otaru Poseidon

Food is served with a large rice scoop.

This restaurant is fun to watch, serving dishes with a large rice paddle, synonymous with robatayaki, and mainly featuring fresh shellfish delivered that morning. The most popular dish is the "Poseidon," which is a colorful assortment of fresh seafood (shrimp, scallops, tuna, salmon roe, sea urchin, salmon, etc.). The second most popular dish is the Kaisenzukedon, a popular one-coin bowl of seafood dipped in a special sauce.

Delicious Otaru seafood bowl

Store name : Otaru Poseidon
Address : 4-9 Sakaimachi, Otaru, Hokkaido
phone : 0134-61-1478
Opening hours : 11:00-21:00
Closed days : Open everyday
Credit cards : accepted
Home page : Click here for the homepage

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Manjiro

A set meal restaurant run by a husband and wife in Sakaimachi Street shopping arcade.

A five-minute walk from the Otaru Canal, this restaurant is located in Sakaimachi Shopping Street, a famous tourist spot, and is run by a husband and wife team. Their motto is "Delicious! Affordable!" and they continue to serve hearty set meals to local customers. Word of mouth has made them popular with tourists, too. Their recommended dish is the seafood bowl, featuring sweet shrimp, squid, and salmon topped with their homemade sesame sauce. Their spicy tuna bowl, made with lean tuna in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, is also recommended. They offer complimentary extra rice, which is a nice bonus.

Delicious Otaru seafood bowl

Store name : Manjiro
Address : 2-15 Sakaimachi, Otaru, Hokkaido
phone : 0134-23-1891
Opening hours : 11:00-18:00
Closed days : Sometimes closed
Credit cards : not accepted
Home page : Click here for the homepage

UNGAPLUS

Good luck from the shipping town of Otaru...
May the flow that has been protected without interruption be your ally and open up your luck.

During the Meiji period, Otaru flourished as the gateway to the development of Hokkaido.
Kitamae ships flapped their pure white sails across the ocean, traveling to and from Honshu and bringing many goods and cultures to this area.

UNGAPLUS delivers original products that incorporate the history and culture of Otaru, as well as high-quality products from the ports of call of the Kitamae ships, from the former Otaru Main Warehouse, the first commercial warehouse in Hokkaido, built by Kitamae ship owners Nishide Magozaemon and Nishitani Shohachi.

The story of Otaru, which has walked alongside the Kitamae ships, can be heard from this place.

We are looking forward to your visit and have a wide selection of original items that are only available here and make great souvenirs.

Click here for details on "UNGAPLUS" Store name : UNGAPLUS

address : 2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru 047-0031

phone : 0134-65-8150

Opening hours : 10:00~18:00

Closed days : Open everyday

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