Nukumi

The two Michelin stars awarded to this restaurant says something about its cuisine. True enough, Sapporo's Nukumi isn't any average kaiseki restaurant. It is owned by the famous, award-winning Masaki Yamamoto who personally serves the guests behind the counter. Not only are seasonal ingredients and cutting-edge techniques emphasized at Nukumi, but also the passion and warmth put into preparing them. To chef Yamamoto, a dish isn't as good if there isn't genuine effort put into it. That's not a problem at this restaurant, though, as he is always pouring his heart out into every creation. While there is a special focus on Hokkaido-produced ingredients, Nuzumi also gets other ingredients from all over Japan, including Kaga yasai from Kanazawa, pufferfish from Kyushu, and Kyo yasai from Kyoto. The dashi stock also has a unique flavor too. A mixture of different brews come together to create this exquisite medley, topped off with bonito from Sapporo itself. Nothing about the service, decor, or menu at Nukumi has been overlooked. Chef Yamamoto made sure that everything's in the right place for the guests to experience the best of what Hokkaido's finest kaiseki restaurant has to offer.