【Sapporo Gourmet】Experience Japanese Elegance at the Hidden Tempura Izakaya ‘Babaten Sapporo’
🗾 Introduction
“Babaten Sapporo” in Soseigawa East, Sapporo, is a Japanese izakaya where you can enjoy artistic tempura and seasonal flavors in a calm, hidden-away atmosphere. Through dishes like shrimp tempura, sashimi, and sake, you can experience the full depth of Japanese food culture.
📍 Basic Information
- Name: Babaten Sapporo
- Address: 9-1 Minami 3-jo Higashi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Kinoshita Marumi Building 1F
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Closed: Sundays and Mondays
- Hours: 17:00-23:00 (Last order 22:30)
- Recommended stay: About 2 hours
- Best time to visit: Right after opening at 17:00 is quiet and relaxed
🚉 Access & Fees
Access Method
- Train:
- 6 minutes walk from Subway “Toyosui Susukino Station”
- 7 minutes walk from “Odori Station”
- 9 minutes walk from “Susukino Station”
Price System
- Average budget: Around 5,000 yen
- Otoshi (table charge): 500 yen
- “Tenshi no Ebi” (Angel Shrimp) tempura: 400 yen per piece (recommended)
Payment Methods
Credit cards (VISA/Master/JCB/AMEX, etc.), electronic money, QR code payments (PayPay, etc.) accepted
🍤 Highlights and Experience
Atmosphere
The modern Japanese interior, reminiscent of a cafe, creates a calm and comfortable space where you can slowly enjoy tempura and sake.
Tempura Excellence
The artistically plated tempura is exceptional in both appearance and taste. Especially the “Angel Shrimp” is outstanding, and it’s the signature dish featured in the cover image. This image shows a spring-limited delicacy called “Gyojaninniku” (wild garlic). The wild aroma is wrapped in the tempura and spreads throughout your mouth.
Sake Pairing
The excellent lineup of sake pairs perfectly with the food. The staff will help you choose sake that complements the tempura, so even beginners can feel at ease.
Service Style
Counter seats have dedicated “tempura stations” where freshly fried items are served one by one, creating a live experience. Watching the tempura being fried right before your eyes is like observing a master craftsman at work.
🕒 Crowding and Reservations
Crowding Situation
Visiting at 17:00 on weekdays is quiet, with about 2 groups in a calm space where you can take your time. Weekend nights can get crowded, so advance reservations are recommended.
Reservations
Advance reservations via Hot Pepper Gourmet are available. Especially on weekends or during holidays, early reservations are recommended.
→ Reservation page
💡 Practical Information
Facilities & Services
- Wi-Fi: None (4G/5G connection is comfortable)
- Language support: No foreign language menus, course reservations recommended
- Restroom: Clean and comfortable
- Smoking: All seats non-smoking
- Parking: No dedicated parking (many coin parking lots nearby)
Notes
- No foreign language menus available, so using photo menus or course reservations is recommended
- Counter seats are the main seating, so large groups should confirm in advance
📝 Summary
“Babaten Sapporo” is a special izakaya where you can enjoy the perfect pairing of artistic tempura and sake in a hidden, calm atmosphere. The experience of tasting freshly fried tempura right before your eyes will be a memorable moment in your Sapporo trip.
Recommended Points
- Artistically plated tempura, especially the “Angel Shrimp” is exceptional
- Modern Japanese interior like a cafe with a calm atmosphere
- Live experience of freshly fried tempura served one by one
- Excellent lineup of sake for perfect pairing
- Quiet and relaxed atmosphere right after opening on weekdays
If you want to taste authentic Sapporo gourmet, we recommend not only Susukino but also finding and enjoying hidden gems like this.
This article contains information as of May 2025. Business hours and fees may change, so please check in advance.
