Eat like a local in Hokkaido, Japan: 5 great dishes that will keep you warm this winter – including one cooked on a grill in the shape of Genghis Khan’s hat
Garaku, miso ramen, butadon, jingisukan and ishikari nabe are guaranteed to keep you warm on a visit to Japan’s northernmost main island this winter
As the northernmost region of Japan, it is no wonder that Hokkaido has many culinary delights to keep warm during the winter.
From the best ramen to a grill named after one of the world’s most notorious historical figures, here are five foods that are guaranteed to defrost you on a trip to Hokkaido.
Garaku
A favourite in the region created in the 1970s by a local cafe, Garaku is an internationally inspired modern Japanese curry soup dish.
The broth is brewed for over 10 hours with over 25 international spices added for flavour, while the vegetables inside are lightly sautéed to keep their taste having been locally sourced.
Rice is served on the side, and diners have a choice of meat or seafood with the soup.
Ramen
Did you know that ramen originated from Hokkaido?