🍜 Restaurant & Food Guide
[Japan/Sapporo] Miura Shoten
Native: 三浦商店
English: Miura Shoten
• Traveler Score :
🐽×4
🌐 English Address:
Nijo Market, Minami 2-jo Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
📍 Local Address:
北海道札幌市中央区南2条西1丁目 二条市場内
💬 Visitor Reviews & Feedback [Summary]
👍 Visitor Highlights (4)
- Able to steam and eat crabs bought fresh right in front of the store
- Generous meat and exceptional freshness
- Great market atmosphere
- Fresh seafood and good service
👎 Caveats & Things to Know (2)
- Prices are a bit high
- Seating space is somewhat narrow and crowded during peak hours
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English Quick Guide & Highlights
[Japan/Sapporo] Miura Shoten
Sapporo, Japan · Dining & Pub
Editor’s Verdict
“A raw seafood paradise in Sapporo where you can pick a fresh crab right in front of the shop and have it steamed on the spot.”
🍽️ Signature Delicacies / Must-Try
Hairy crab, snow crab, seafood rice bowls
✨ Vibe & Space Atmosphere
Instead of fancy interiors, this space is filled with the rough vitality of the market and an authentic local vibe. Fresh seafood displayed in front of the shop adds visual fun, and stepping inside reveals rustic yet cozy tables where you can fully savor the aroma of the sea. While it is not a sleek upscale restaurant, there is no better place to dine in a bustling atmosphere while feeling the true breath of the local culture.
💡 Essential Notes for International Travelers
- Choose and purchase your preferred crab right in front of the store before heading inside to dine.
- The shop also sells various other fresh seafood inside, so try ordering them together.
- It is very popular and can get crowded during peak times, so visiting a bit early is recommended.
- Both cash and card are accepted, but having a little cash on hand is convenient given the traditional market setting.
- Payment & Cards: Major international credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB) are widely supported.
📖 Place Overview & Story
Located near the entrance of the maze-like arcades of Nijo Market, Miura Shoten welcomes visitors with the salty aroma of the ocean and the sounds of ice hitting aluminum basins. Eschewing polished tourist storefronts in favor of rough styrofoam boxes and splashing claws, this spot delivers the unvarnished essence of Sapporo's culinary scene. Guests can point to a glossy hairy crab or snow crab at the front display, which the owner immediately sends to the steamer, creating an intuitive and memorable dining experience.
Inside the compact shop featuring steel tables and a handful of chairs, the warmth of the sea contrasts with the chilly Sapporo air. Beyond the freshly steamed crab, pairing your meal with a bowl topped generously with sea urchin (uni) and salmon roe (ikura) completes the ultimate seafood feast. The sweet, tender meat and rich, creamy crab innards combined with the briny pop of the roe deliver an explosion of savory flavor that captures the true soul of Hokkaido.
📍 Official English Address
Nijo Market, Minami 2-jo Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan