Soup Curry
Sapporo’s Beloved Northern Soul Food
With its rich yet light flavor, soup curry is a signature local dish that showcases Sapporo’s unique food culture.
Sapporo may be famous for ramen, but soup curry has also earned widespread recognition across Japan. Defined by fragrant spices and a clear, smooth broth, it delivers deep flavor without feeling heavy, making it easy to enjoy until the last spoonful.
Soup curry is believed to have originated in the 1970s at a Sapporo café called “Ajanta,” where it began as a medicinal-style curry. The spiced soup is paired with ingredients such as chicken, beef, shrimp, or scallops, and topped with generously cut vegetables like green peppers, eggplant, and pumpkin, highlighting the natural taste of each ingredient.
Today, Sapporo boasts more than 200 soup curry specialty restaurants, each offering its own take on soup base, spice level, and toppings. Searching for your favorite bowl is part of the joy of exploring the city. Deeply rooted in local food culture, soup curry remains a must-try gourmet experience in Sapporo.
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