In Sapporo, curry does not always arrive thick or poured over rice. Soup curry was born in the city around half a century ago and has become one of its defining local dishes: a spiced broth, large-cut vegetables and a protein served with rice on the side. The contrast becomes clearer by comparing two central shops, Suage+ in Susukino and GARAKU near Nijo Market. One fits an evening among neon and shops; the other sits beside the market and the eastern Odori area.
Suage+ offers classic, squid-ink or shrimp broth, adjustable heat and combinations built around chicken, pork or vegetables. The shop is on the second floor of the Toshimatsu Building, opposite Norbesa. Hours vary by day, reservations are not accepted, and payment is cash or PayPay only. Diners often praise the crisp chicken and vegetables, although dinner queues are common. Ask about the broth: choosing a vegetable-topped curry does not necessarily make it vegetarian.
GARAKU builds its soup on Japanese-style stock and a house spice blend. Its main restaurant is in the basement of Present Minami 3 East 2, beside Nijo Market, and runs separate lunch and dinner services with an afternoon break. Visitors value the balanced broth and vegetables, while also mentioning lines and a busy dining room. Service may end when the soup runs out, so arriving near the end of a shift does not guarantee a full menu.
The route helps you choose. From Susukino, Suage+ is a short walk from the tram stop and nightlife district; from GARAKU, you can continue on foot towards Nijo Market, Odori Park and Tanukikoji. If you want to try both, spread them over separate meals rather than squeezing them in before the same train or museum visit. Allow time for a queue, note the break between services and check the official hours on the day.
Profiles of the recommended places: Soup Curry Suage+ · Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Restaurant
Suage+ fits an evening in Susukino; GARAKU pairs naturally with Nijo Market and eastern Odori. Both can have queues and service breaks, so choose by neighbourhood, confirm hours and ask about the broth if you have dietary restrictions.
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Soup Curry Suage+
Toshimatsu Building 2F, Minami 4-jo Nishi 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0804, Japan
Susukino is one of Sapporo’s liveliest gateways: neon signs, shopping streets and restaurants make dinner part of the evening walk. A few minutes from the Susukino tram stop, Soup Curry Suage+ serves a dish that makes particular sense in Hokkaido’s winter: a spiced broth lighter than thick Japanese
Diners often praise the crisp chicken, vegetables and choice of broth and heat. Peak-time queues recur in feedback; some find the soup less layered than expected, and visitors note that the broth is not vegetarian.
Susukino branch serving light, spice-rich soup curry with large-cut vegetables, chicken and pork options, five heat levels, and a choice of classic, squid-ink or shrimp broth.
Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Restaurant
Present Minami 3 East 2 B1F, Minami 3-jo Higashi 2-chome 6-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0053, Japan
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 d
Diners often praise the balanced broth, fresh vegetables and adjustable spice. Feedback also mentions queues, a busy room and differing views on how distinctive or intense the curry tastes.
GARAKU’s main Sapporo branch, known for soup curry built on Japanese-style dashi and spices, with chicken, vegetables and add-ons in the basement beside Nijo Market.
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Official website of Soup Curry Suage+ ↗
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Soup Curry Suage official website · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Soup Curry Suage+ ↗
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Soup Curry Suage official website · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Soup Curry Suage+ ↗
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Visit Sapporo, official travel guide · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Soup Curry Suage+ ↗
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Soup Curry Suage official website · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Soup Curry Suage+ ↗
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Soup Curry Suage official website · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Restaurant ↗
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Soup Curry GARAKU official website · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Restaurant ↗
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Hokkaido Official Tourism Site, HOKKAIDO LOVE! · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Restaurant ↗
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Soup Curry GARAKU official website · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Restaurant ↗
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Soup Curry GARAKU official website · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Restaurant ↗
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Soup Curry GARAKU official website · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Soup Curry GARAKU Sapporo Main Restaurant ↗
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Soup Curry GARAKU official website · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Visit Sapporo, official travel guide · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Soup Curry Suage official website · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Soup Curry GARAKU official website · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Exact-branch Google rating and visitor feedback ↗
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Wanderlog, Google review aggregation for Suage+ · Accessed October 11, 2026
4.3/5 from 5,980 Google reviews; branch address matches Toshimatsu Building, Susukino. Checked 2026-10-11.
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Wanderlog, Google review aggregation for GARAKU Sapporo Main Restaurant · Accessed October 11, 2026
4.3/5 from 5,304 Google reviews; address matches Present Minami 3 East 2 B1F. Checked 2026-10-11.
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Exact-branch feedback for both restaurants ↗
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Wanderlog Google review pages for Suage+ and GARAKU · Accessed October 11, 2026
Google review summaries and exact addresses for both comparison venues.