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Muslim-Friendly Feast in Sapporo, Come True!
Finding food in Sapporo is one thing. Finding a Japanese dining experience that feels special, local, and suitable for Muslim travelers can be much harder.
In central Susukino, two restaurants offer very different experiences that are still uncommon in the prefecture. At Caratto, a freshly fried kushiage restaurant with halal Wagyu, Hokkaido-style buttered potato, and seasonal vegetables shares a memorably crispy experience, and at Susukino Depart, a generous Muslim friendly dinner course brings together halal Wagyu, halal lamb, seafoods selections, with unlimited soft drinks and ice cream, an ultimate dining experience to have when enjoying Japan.
Kushiage skewer at Caratto
Muslim-friendly BBQ course at Susukino Depart
Both are within easy reach of the iconic Susukino Crossing, making them practical choices for an evening in Sapporo. We’ve been there and here is what Muslim travelers should know before visiting.
Caratto: Fresh Kushiage Served One Skewer At A Time
Kushiage is a Japanese dish made by coating skewered ingredients in batter and breadcrumbs, then frying them until crisp. Although kushiage is well known in Japan, finding a restaurant that offers Muslim-friendly options featuring both halal meat and vegan choices remains unusual, especially in Hokkaido.
That is what makes Caratto worth knowing about.
Caratto
Available in counter seats and table seats
Fresh From The Fryer
At Caratto, the kushiage is fried to order, means each piece can be enjoyed while the coating is still crisp and the ingredient inside is warm. It uses halal-dedicated oil and cooking wares in preparing the kushiage.
Here, diners experience a changing sequence of flavors and textures throughout the meal.
Using halal-certified wagyu
Freshly friend kushiage
Carefully made with halal ingredients
Halal Wagyu, Hokkaido Potato, And Seasonal Vegetables
The available skewers include a varied selection, such as:
- Halal Wagyu
- Hokkaido-style buttered potato
- Eggplant
- Baby corn or corn (depends on the season)
- Fish
- Mushrooms
- And other seasonal vegetables
You can order it in pieces (not in a set), so you can choose according to your appetite, with a price range of 260 yen to 500 yen per pieces (halal wagyu kushiage is at 1,480 yen per pieces).
Please note that vegetable ingredients may change according to the season and availability.
Kushiage skewer
Vegan kushiage choices are also offered, making Caratto a useful option for groups that include diners with different dietary needs.
Three Seasonings, Three Different Flavors
Guests can enjoy their skewers with:
- Matcha salt
- Plain salt
- Homemade sweet and savory sauce
Matcha salt adds a gentle bitterness, while plain salt keeps the original ingredient at the center of the flavor. The homemade sauce gives the kushiage a richer finish. Also available chili sauce.
Choose your favorite condiment
Using halal-certified and Muslim-friendly seasonings
Don’t miss the optional order of white rice cooked in a traditional Japanese pot, adding warmth and balance between the freshly fried skewers. The white rice need about 20 minutes to be prepared and well-cooked, so be sure to also order the white rice when ordering kushiage.
White rice in traditional Japanese pot
What Muslim Diners Should Know
- Caratto also serves alcoholic drinks.
- The restaurant does not provide a completely separate set of tableware for Muslim diners, although disposable chopsticks are used.
- The frying oil and cooking utensils for the relevant menus are kept separate.
- Individual dietary standards may differ, so diners with specific concerns should confirm the latest preparation details directly with the staff.
- Reservations are not required.
- Available counter seats and table seats.
Susukino Depart: A Generous Muslim Friendly Grill Dinner
While Caratto offers a focused kushiage experience, Susukino Depart is for diners who want abundance and variety.
Susukino Depart
Spacious table seating with disposable grill net
Its Muslim friendly course combines halal meat, fresh seafood, vegetables, drinks, tuna sashimi, and dessert in one lively dinner. It is particularly suitable for families, groups of friends, and travelers who want to try several different foods without visiting multiple restaurants.
Muslim-friendly BBQ course is only available for dinner.
Halal Wagyu, Lamb, Seafood, And Vegetables
The course features ingredients such as:
- Rich halal Wagyu
- Chewy halal lamb and halal chicken
- Crab
- Scallops and shrimps
- Vegetables
Available at a price of 8,800 yen per person. Menu items may vary depending on the season.
Muslim-friendly course
Guests cook the ingredients on the grill at their own pace, moving between meat, seafood, and vegetables according to their preferences and a disposable grill net is provided.
Grill yourself!
Try the large-size scallop with optional butter
For those who want to experience halal wagyu more, halal wagyu sushi option is something you should check out. The rice is blended with Muslim-friendly soy sauce, so just grab it and enjoy without additional seasonings. Available at a price of 1,280 yen (3 pcs).
Halal Wagyu sushi
Tuna Cutting Show Twice A Week With Unlimited Sashimi!
On Mondays and Fridays, a tuna cutting show is scheduled from 17:30. Watching a whole tuna being prepared adds an element of entertainment and offers visitors a closer look at Japanese seafood culture.
Tuna cutting show every Monday and Friday
After the show, it’s all-you-can-eat tuna sashimi time! Guests can enjoy both grilled food and Japanese sashimi during the same meal, adding much more variety to the experience.
For travelers who enjoy tuna, this can make the course feel especially worthwhile.
Fresh-cut tuna sashimi, all-you-can-eat!
Drinks And Self-Service Ice Cream
The course also includes a soft drink selection such as oolong tea, juice, and soda. After the grill meal, guests can help themselves to ice cream from the self-service area.
This combination makes the dinner feel relaxed and generous, particularly for families and larger groups.
*Please note that the drink service area has alcoholic drinks (different drink machine with soft drinks).
Should You Make A Reservation?
At both Caratto and Susukino Depart, Muslim friendly menu is available during dinner only and accepting walk-in customers.
However, reservations are therefore recommended when:
- Visiting with in a large group
- Dining during weekends or busy travel periods
- Traveling during the Sapporo Snow Festival
- Hoping to attend the tuna cutting show
Reserve Carrat
・Tabelog (in English)
Reserve Susukino Depart
・Official booking site (for international guests)
・Tabelog (in English).
Which Restaurant Fits Your Sapporo Night?
Choose Caratto when you want:
- A rare Japanese kushiage experience
- Try local foods and matcha at the same time
- Freshly fried food served skewer
- Halal Wagyu and seasonal vegetable choices
- Vegan options
Choose Susukino Depart when you want:
- A full and varied dinner
- Halal Wagyu and halal lamb
- Crab, scallops, tuna sashimi, and vegetables
- Self-service soft drinks and ice creams
- A lively meal suitable for families or groups
Travelers staying in Sapporo for more than one night may find that the restaurants are different enough to justify visiting both.
Caratto introduces a specialized Japanese dish that remains difficult to find with halal and vegan choices, while Susukino Depart offers the feeling of a full Hokkaido feast gathered around one grill.
More Than Simply Finding Something To Eat
For Muslim travelers, a memorable meal in Japan is not only about avoiding unsuitable ingredients. It is also about being able to participate in the food experiences that make each destination distinctive.
At Caratto, that unforgettable moment on the first bite of a crisp skewers served directly from the fryer. At Susukino Depart where Wagyu, lamb, crab, scallops, vegetables, and tuna sashimi filling the table at once. These two Susukino restaurants give Muslim visitors more than another place to eat. They offer two very different reasons to look forward to dinner in Sapporo.
Caratto
Address:
G DINING 5F, 3-3-3 Minami 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Opening Hours:
17:00–24:00 (Last Order 23:00)
Closed:
No regular closing days (open everyday)
Access:
Approximately 3-min on foot from Susukino Station (Exit 1)
Susukino Depart
Address:
Cyber City Building 2F, 2 Minami 5-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday
Lunch: 11:30-14:00 (Last Order: 13:30)
Dinner: 16:45 -22:00
Wednesday
Dinner only: 16:45-22:00
Public Holidays and Days Before Public Holidays
Lunch: 11:00-14:00 (Last Order: 13:30)
Dinner: 16:45-22:00
Closed:
No regular closing days (open everyday)
Access:
Approximately 5-min on foot from Susukino Station (Exit 3).
