【Sapporo Zangi Paradise】Authentic Chinese Shocked by the Impactful Fried Chicken at ‘Chinese Restaurant Hotei’

🗾 Introduction

Located in Chuo-ku, Sapporo’s Odori area, “Hotei” is a Chinese restaurant famous for its huge, piping hot zangi (Japanese-style fried chicken) that even surprises Chinese people. It’s a cost-effective restaurant with excellent taste, volume, and price, where even tourists from China can’t help but exclaim in admiration.

📍 Basic Information

Official Name: Chinese Restaurant Hotei
Address: Minami 1-jo Nishi 9-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo (Main Building) View on Google Maps
Best Time: Around 11:00 on weekdays or around 17:00 is relatively quiet

🚉 Access & Fees

Access: About 8 minutes walk from Subway “Odori Station” or “Nishi 11-chome Station”. Walk west along the streetcar line, and you’ll see the yellow exterior as a landmark.
Price Range: Lunch around 1,000 yen, with drinks around 3,000 yen.
Recommended Dishes:
- Set A (Huge zangi with rice)
- Mapo Noodles (Spicy and deep flavor)

🍤 Highlights & Experience

Lively atmosphere, but the floor can be a bit slippery with oil, so be careful.
Close distance between customers, so it’s recommended to bring minimal luggage.
From order to service is within 15 minutes, very speedy.
The special zangi sauce is exceptional!

🕒 Crowding & Reservation

Crowding Situation

Relatively quiet around 11:00 on weekdays or around 5:00 PM.
Weekends and holidays can be crowded, but turnover is fast so it’s not too bothersome.
Tell the staff your party size and wait inside (sometimes outside when crowded).

💡 Practical Information

Digital Support

Payment Methods: Cash, PayPay, Rakuten Bank Pay supported.
Wi-Fi/Power: None.

Facilities & Services

Language Support: Japanese only. Picture menu available.
Facilities: Restroom available but very narrow.
Notes: Use shared sauces and seasonings cleanly. Manners are important.
Weather Note: May need to wait outside in winter, so dress warmly.

📝 Summary

‘Chinese Restaurant Hotei’ is a long-established Chinese restaurant famous for its huge, piping hot zangi (Japanese-style fried chicken). The zangi here is not only large in portion but also delicious and reasonably priced, loved by both locals and Chinese tourists.

Recommended Points

Huge, piping hot zangi (Japanese-style fried chicken) is the specialty
Cost-effective restaurant with excellent taste, volume, and price
Voluminous set meal experience for both lunch and dinner
The special zangi sauce is exceptional
Hotei is a long-established Chinese restaurant with multiple locations in Sapporo. The main branch has the largest volume and lowest prices
“Zangi” is a Hokkaido-specific term for fried chicken that’s marinated before frying, which is its characteristic. Don’t think it’s just ordinary fried chicken - definitely try it!

This article contains information as of May 2025. Business hours and fees may change, so please check in advance.