Hello everyone! I am the JoyJapan special correspondent! After finishing the daytime Sapporo itinerary exploring Tanukikoji Shopping Street and Odori Park, the most agonizing multiple-choice question when evening arrives is: should I have extravagant seafood donburi, aromatic Genghis Khan grilled mutton, or soul-warming soup curry? If you want to "unlock all the dream foods you want to eat in Hokkaido in a single meal," then you definitely need to save this latest trending spot for 2026!

situated in a prime location in central SapporoHotel Abest Sapporo, the newly renovated "Buffet Dining The HARBOR SAPPORO" on the 1st basement level has officially launched its dinner buffet! Featuring all-you-can-eat crab, freshly hand-pressed sushi and seafood bowls, freshly seared steaks, and even soup curry supervised by a renowned restaurant, it takes you straight to the pinnacle of Hokkaido cuisine!

Must-watch highlights: All-you-can-eat crab in 3 ways + natural southern bluefin tuna cuts comparison (akami/chutoro/otoro)

Without a doubt, the most eye-catching highlight of the entire event was the ultra-luxurious "crab" and "tuna"! The crab section features sweet and succulent red snow crab as its main attraction, along with items like Hanasaki crab available on-site. Even more surprising is the special limited experience—every arriving guest can enjoy a substantial king crab leg (subject to daily availability)! Crab lovers, remember to locate the serving station as soon as you enter and indulge to your heart's content.

Another highlight is the curated tasting platter of wild southern bluefin tuna (Southern Maguro) hand-selected from Yashima Fisheries! The chef will personally butcher a whole premium wild southern bluefin tuna on-site, serving up lean red meat (akami), medium fatty tuna (chutoro), and richly marbled fatty tuna (otoro) according to the cuts. This allows you to savor the varying marbling and sweetness of the different cuts in a single meal, offering a truly fun and ceremonial dining experience!

Hokkaido soul foods gather: freshly grilled steak, Genghis Khan, and GARAKU soup curry

In addition to the seafood army, meat-loving guests will also find immense satisfaction here. The famous Hokkaido specialty, Genghis Khan (grilled mutton), specially uses tender, game-free high-quality lamb. On the buffet, there are also low-temperature aged "Hokkaido beef sirloin" and "Hokkaido Dream Land pork chops" pan-seared to perfection on the teppan on-site. The aged aroma and juicy texture will keep you coming back bite after bite!

Want to conquer all of Hokkaido's classic snacks in one go? Atka mackerel, butter potatoes (Kitakari), salmon chan-chan yaki, shabu-shabu, and Hokkaido-style fried chicken (zanggi) are also available here. The most amazing part is that you can even eat from Sapporo's notoriously hard-to-book famous restaurantGARAKUSpecially supervised rich soup curry! The dessert section also offers Hokkaido-limited Soft-drink Katsugen and rich soft-serve ice cream, giving this gourmet trip a perfect ending.

Pricing and Dining Rules: 90-minute limit, limited-time offer now available

The dinner buffet is a 90-minute all-you-can-eat experience, available from 17:30 to 21:00 (last call for food/orders is at 20:30). Pricing is divided into hotel guests and non-hotel guests. The good news is that, starting today and for a limited time, non-hotel guests can enter and dine directly at the special, discounted rate usually reserved for hotel guests!

⚠️ Correspondent perks and reports:
During the promotion period, non-hotel guests can enjoy the same incredible pricing as overnight guests (adults can feast on three types of crab and freshly pan-seared steak for just 6,600 yen)! Travelers planning to visit Sapporo, be sure to book quickly!

Prime location: Right next to the Tanukikoji shopping district, so you can go straight downstairs to eat after shopping!

Hotel Abest Sapporo is located in the prime downtown area of Sapporo, right next to the bustling Tanukikoji Shopping Street. After walking from Odori Subway Station to the Tanukikoji 4-chome exit, it is just about a 3-minute walk away! Whether you are returning to the hotel to drop off your shopping bags after buying cosmetics and souvenirs, or wanting to continue exploring Sapporo's nightlife after dinner, the convenient layout is simply perfect!

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Press Release Source:PR TIMES / Avest Corporation