Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Restaurant

East of Susukino, Nijo Market brings seafood stalls and small restaurants together in a part of Sapporo that feels more everyday than nightlife-driven. In the basement of Present Minami 3 East 2, Soup Curry GARAKU makes a hearty stop before or after the market: curry arrives as a spiced broth with distinct ingredients and rice on the side, rather than a thick sauce poured over a plate.

GARAKU describes its recipe as a meeting of Japanese-inspired stock and its own spice blend. At the main Sapporo branch, guests can choose chicken, meat and vegetable combinations and add extra toppings; the menu and availability may vary. The current shop is at Minami 3-jo Higashi 2-chome. It is separate from the brand’s other Sapporo locations, its Tokyo branches and the New Chitose Airport outlet. The official address places this restaurant beside Nijo Market and within walking distance of Odori and the Tanukikoji shopping arcade.

Public comments often praise the balanced broth, the texture of the vegetables and the choice of heat levels, while some diners find the flavour less distinctive than expected. The restaurant’s popularity brings queues and a lively dining room, especially around lunch. Leave time in your schedule and check the waiting system when you arrive. If you have allergies, dietary restrictions or questions about the broth, ask staff before ordering instead of relying on the toppings to infer what is in it.

The official site lists lunch from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm and dinner from 5 to 9 pm, with last orders half an hour before closing; the break between services means it is not a full-meal option in mid-afternoon. Closing days are irregular, and service may stop when the soup runs out. An easy city walk links Nijo Market, GARAKU and Odori Park; for a second style, Suage+ is west in Susukino. GARAKU is the more convenient choice when you are already exploring central Sapporo’s eastern side.