Toàn quốc Top 5 must try dishes when visiting Hokkaido

Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, is known for its cold climate and natural beauty. But did you know that Hokkaido also has a diverse and delicious food scene. Here are the top 10 dishes that you can only find in Hokkaido.
1. Jingisukan or “Genghis Khan”
This dish is named after the famous Mongolian warrior and is a type of grilled lamb or mutton dish. It's prepared with sliced meat and vegetables, such as onions and cabbage, and seasoned with soy sauce, sake, and other flavorful seasonings. It's cooked on a special dome-shaped grill that resembles a Mongolian hat, hence the name.
2. Seafood Donburi
Hokkaido is renowned for its fresh and flavorful seafood, and one of the best ways to enjoy it is on top of a bed of rice, known as a donburi. The seafood toppings can vary, but often include tuna, salmon, sea urchin, shrimp, and crab. It's a true Hokkaido delicacy that's hard to find anywhere else in the world.
3. Ishikari Nabe
This is a hot pot dish that originated in Hokkaido. It's made with salmon, tofu, vegetables, and miso-based broth. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for the cold Hokkaido winters.
4. Zangi
Hokkaido's version of fried chicken. It's made with bite-sized pieces of chicken seasoned with garlic and ginger, then coated with potato starch and deep-frieduntil crispy. It's often served with a spicy dipping sauce.
5. Chan Chan Yaki
This is a traditional Hokkaido dish made with salmon and vegetables. The salmon is marinated in sake and miso, then grilled with onions, carrots, and other vegetables on a wooden board. The dish is named after the sizzling sound the ingredients make as they cook.

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