Sawaka
Innovative in Susukino, Hokkaido, 4 min walk from Nakajima-Kōen Station
Our analysis
- ¥9,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 3
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥9,500 (on Ikyu), 37% below the ¥15,000 median of the 19 innovative restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,200 (on Tabelog) is 37% below the ¥9,900 median of 7. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 11 of the 35 innovative restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,200, 35% below its least expensive dinner course), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥6,200 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥12,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Susukino with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata | — | ¥11,880 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Nishi hatchome | Sun |
| Yakiniku Ten | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Susukino | Mon |
| Kawahara Ke | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Hōsui-Susukino | Sun |
| Sawaka | — | ¥9,500 | ¥6,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Nakajima-Kōen | Tue, Wed |
| Sushi Takuma | — | ¥14,300 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Shiseikan shogakko mae | Sun |
| Ryoriya Oba | — | ¥13,200 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Susukino | Wed |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Sawaka
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-6770 (+81-50-5596-6770 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko).
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Ladies' Lunch IRODORI + Unlimited Post-Meal Cafe
Weekday Only
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–5 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
Drinks included
What is served (13)
- 【Menu】
- SAWAKA Appetizer Box - 6 Seasonal Varieties
- Grilled Fish with Braised Daikon and Miso Espuma Sauce
- Grilled Pork Loin with Miso and Mustard Sauce
- Grilled Smoked Chicken with Yuzu Pepper Cream Sauce
- Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu with Wasabi Beef Sauce (+ JPY 2,500)
- Meal
- Kombu Rice from Hokkaido
- Miso Soup from Hokkaido
- Pickles
- Dessert
- Drink
- Free-flow Coffee after the meal
¥6,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Ladies' Lunch IRODOR + Free Cafe After Meal (2-hour Limit)
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–5 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
Drinks included
What is served (13)
- 【Menu】
- SAWAKA Appetizer Box - 6 Seasonal Varieties
- Grilled Fish with Braised Daikon and Miso Espuma Sauce
- Grilled Pork Loin with Miso and Mustard Sauce
- Grilled Smoked Chicken with Yuzu Pepper Cream Sauce
- Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu with Wasabi Beef Sauce (+ JPY 2,500)
- Meal
- Kombu Rice from Hokkaido
- Miso Soup from Hokkaido
- Pickles
- Dessert
- Drink
- Free-flow Coffee after the meal
¥6,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Lunch Miyabi
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Crab
- Sashimi
- Wagyu
What is served (8)
- 【Menu】
- Yuri root and crab croquette with yuba espuma
- Sashimi assortment
- Hamo with plum
- Today's fish with daikon radish and miso
- Clear soup
- Wagyu with grilled vegetables and wasabi beef sauce
- Rice with Hokkaido Rishiri kombu, miso soup, and pickles
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥5,800 more than the one above
Miyabi DinnerMost booked
Dinner · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Dinner Takumi
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥3,000 more than the one above
Dinner Banquet-EnMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Crab
- Seasonal ingredients
- Beef
What is served (11)
- 【Menu】
- Yuri root and crab croquette with yuba espuma
- Tuna with carrot sauce
- Crab, scallop, and seasonal fruit tartare
- Lotus root and shrimp
- Kinki dried overnight with tomato sauce
- Crab consomme
- Sirloin cap with creamy eggplant
- Mushroom rice with miso soup
- Dessert of the day
- Petits fours
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥3,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 52 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | October 2025 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Nakajima-Kōen Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Yamahana ku jo: 10 min · Nakajima koen dori: 11 min
- Leave Nakajima-Kōen Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 110 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 110 m.
Sawaka is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ライラックスクエア
Written this way on the building
Show this to a taxi driver
北海道札幌市中央区南十条西1-1-48 ライラックスクエア
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-1-48 Minami 10 Jonishi Chuo-ku Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0810 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - Sapporo City Subway Namboku Line, Nakajima Park Station, 4 minutes walk from Exit 1. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sawaka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sawaka have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Sawaka closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Sawaka?
Nakajima-Kōen Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Yamahana ku jo Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Sawaka have a dress code?
Smart Casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.