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Niseko International
Niseko
Famous for its powdery snow, Niseko is a favorite of travelers from all over the world! It makes sense, then, that numerous restaurants serving international cuisines have sprung up in town. Whether you’re craving Italian, British, Indian, or Western comfort food, there’s a place that can satisfy! Here are some of my go-to’s when I’m looking for something different to eat.
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Run by two brothers, L’Ocanda serves authentic Italian cuisine made with fine local ingredients. Try the Gnocchi Tuna with Mushroom Cream Sauce for a rich, creamy dish with perfectly cooked, pillowy gnocchi. The Spaghetti with Clams, a light pasta dish made with white wine, garlic, and clams, is also a show-stopper. Pair your meal with one of their Cream Puffs to sample a local dessert or browse their selection of handmade cakes and pastries for something sweet to take home. The restaurant also whips up whole cakes for special occasions!
- +81 136 55 8625
76-12 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, Japan
北海道虻田郡倶知安町字山田76−12
A wealth of food options overwhelm the senses at Hilton’s Melt Bar and Grill. Local and international fare is offered a la carte, in course menus, or in a buffet. Savor choice meat cuts and fresh seafood paired with local brews and cocktails. Floor to ceiling windows offer unobstructed views of the alluring Mt. Yotei from across.
- +81 136 44 1111
Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
ニセコ町東山温泉 ヒルトンニセコビレッジ- https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/japan/hilton-niseko-village-CTSNVHI/dining/index.html
For over 20 years, Graubunden has been serving omelets, breads, and pastries using fresh local ingredients. The generous quantity and quality of their products, coupled with the friendly service, makes them a top-of mind option for breakfast and brunch. The Original Graubunden is an all-time favorite–fluffy scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese and tomato in a baguette. Vegetarian options are also available.
- +81 136 23 3371
132-26 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, Japan
北海道虻田郡倶知安町山田１３２−２６- https://graubunden.jp/wp/
Gobble down Western comfort staples made with fresh, organic ingredients! Green Farm cafe offers a true farm to fork dining experience, with produce handpicked from the Niseko Green Farm located just off town. The menu differs each season to accommodate farm harvests. A wealth of vegetarian options is available, as well as all-day breakfasts and burgers. They’re open from breakfast to dinner, come by anytime you feel like grabbing a bite.
- +81 136 23 3354
167-6 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
倶知安町字山田176-6- https://www.facebook.com/pg/GreenFarmCafe
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The Barn combines the methods of French cooking with top notch Hokkaido produce, keeping their menu simple to highlight natural flavors. Bring your kids, the Barn Original Plate under the Kids Menu is filled with classic comfort foods—fried chicken, mini hamburg steak, pancake and dessert. For the parents, I suggest you have a bottle from the owner’s Boyer-Gontard vineyard in Burgundy.
- +81 136 23 0888
170−323 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, Japan
倶知安町山田170-323- http://www.nisekobarn.com
This parked van in Hirafu elevates the English favorite fish and chips using Hokkaido’s outstanding produce. Born out of British owner Matt Stormont’s hankering for food from his birthland, Flying Fish offers the day’s catch delivered daily from the seaside town of Yoichi. Watch as each fillet is battered in English Bass Pale Ale and rice flour. The thick chips are made from Kutchan’s superb potatoes, golden outside and velvety soft inside. In true English fashion, your order is handed in a nifty newspaper package.
- +81 90 1303 5172
190-1 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, Japan
Savor authentic Indian cuisine at Bombay Sizzlers! Hokkaido’s outstanding produce meets rich spices imported from India in their extensive menu. All the meat is halal, and there’s a good selection of vegetarian dishes. The drinks section also boasts a combination of local and imported alcohols. For starters, try the tender and succulent Sausage Scallops. The Cheese and Garlic naans are crowd favorites, with portions great for sharing. For mains, manager Jimmy Khemlani promises a symphony of flavors with the Chicken Tikka Kebab, Butter Chicken Curry, and Tava Bhuna Gosht.
- +81 136 55 5272
170-50 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, Japan
倶知安町字山田 170-50- https://www.bombaysizzlersniseko.com/
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