Magic Spice Sapporo honten
Shiroishi, Sapporo
Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
Magic Spice Sapporo honten is a strong casual pick when the trip needs spice, value, flexibility rather than a formal dinner. The price tier keeps it easy to repeat, its Tabelog 100 #29 recognition in 2024 gives it more credibility than a random low-cost stop. Use it as a first-visit calibration meal, then return if the spice profile fits your Sapporo plan.
About Magic Spice Sapporo honten
Magic Spice Sapporo honten is a practical Sapporo option when you want a casual meal with clear planning basics. The price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, the dress code is casual, the schedule includes both daytime and evening hours on several operating days.
The main decision is timing. Magic Spice Sapporo honten is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 11 AM–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM, closed Wednesday and Thursday, open Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM–10 PM. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 at #29 for 2024 with 3.6 points.
Use it as a practical Sapporo stop, not an over-planned trophy meal
The most reliable way to plan around Magic Spice Sapporo honten is to treat it as a casual, clearly priced meal. Because the strongest details are on hours, price, dress code, recognition, avoid building the visit around assumptions about menu format, seating, service style, or dietary accommodations.
For timing, weekday visits require more attention because service is split on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, the restaurant is closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Weekends are simpler to schedule, with continuous hours from 11 AM to 10 PM on both Saturday and Sunday.
Who should choose it among Sapporo options
Choose Magic Spice Sapporo honten if the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, casual dress code, Sapporo location fit the day's plan. If you are comparing it with Ramen Shinwa, Mendokoro Kyu, Ramen Yamasawa, Kuriya, or Spice&mill;, treat those as separate decisions rather than assuming the same format, price, or occasion. For a broader scan before committing, use our full Sapporo restaurants guide.
This is not a venue to over-plan around a specific room setup, chef, tasting menu, takeout service, or special dietary program. Keep the plan simple: confirm the day, match the time window, dress casually.
The verdict: Magic Spice Sapporo honten earns a place on a Sapporo itinerary as a casual, clearly priced restaurant with useful operating hours and Tabelog 100 recognition in 2024. Use it when the schedule calls for a direct, straightforward meal.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒003-0024 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Shiroishi Ward, Hongodori, ８南6−2
- Website
- magicspice.net
- Phone
- +81 11-864-8800
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Magic Spice Sapporo honten presents itself as the credited origin point of soup curry in Sapporo, a distinction the listing highlights explicitly. The restaurant is positioned as a landmark for that style of cuisine, also offering Indonesian and creative dishes according to the description. The emphasis on history and origin gives the place an iconic, destination feel for anyone curious about soup curry’s local roots. Listings and user-contributed photos on Tabelog provide additional context and practical details, reinforcing its reputation as a notable, genre-defining spot rather than an anonymous neighborhood eatery.
Best For
This Sapporo location is clearly set up to handle groups and private gatherings: the description specifically notes private rooms are available and that seating is sectionalized with smoking areas. That layout makes the restaurant a sensible choice for group dining, private events, or families who want a separated space. Because the venue markets itself as the birthplace of soup curry, it also appeals to visitors and food-focused travelers seeking an authoritative local experience. Practical information such as menus, maps, reviews and photos are available on Tabelog to help plan visits and larger bookings.
Ordering Tips
Given the restaurant’s claim as “The Origin of Soup Curry,” start by ordering their signature soup curry to understand why it’s highlighted. The listing also categorizes the cuisine as Indonesian and creative, so consider sampling items that showcase those influences. Note that the venue offers private rooms and has sectionalized smoking; if non-smoking seating is important, confirm arrangements in advance. For specifics on dishes, portion sizes and popular items, check the menus and user photos and reviews on Tabelog before you go.
Venue details
Ambiance
Colorful, slightly eccentric soup curry house with a bustling, casual atmosphere and a cozy, lived-in feel that reflects its long-standing, iconic status in Sapporo.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Soup curry
- Sūpu karē
- Srilanka soup curry
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒003-0024 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Shiroishi Ward, Hongodori, ８南6−2 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kuriya, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
- Ramen Shinwa, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Mendokoro Kyu, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Spice&mill, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Ramen Yamasawa, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
How it compares in Sapporo
Magic Spice Sapporo honten sits in the same low-cost band as Ramen Shinwa, Mendokoro Kyu, Spice&mill;, so the choice is less about budget and more about what kind of meal the day needs. Pick it when spice is the reason for going out. Pick Ramen Shinwa or Mendokoro Kyu when the group wants a noodle-focused stop with a tighter ramen brief.
Kuriya is the clear splurge comparison at JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, so it should not be treated as a direct substitute. Kuriya is the better fit for a planned special dinner; Magic Spice Sapporo honten is the smarter value play for a casual slot, especially when the rest of the itinerary already includes higher-spend meals.
Ramen Yamasawa wins on the lowest listed price band, but it is a narrower pick if the group wants spice-led variety. Spice&mill; is the closest cross-shop on price and category feel; choose between them based on which location and timing fits the day more cleanly.
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Compare Magic Spice Sapporo honten
| Venue | Location | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Spice Sapporo honten | Sapporo | Tabelog 100 - Curry - EAST - 2024 · #29 | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown |
| Kuriya | Sapporo | Tabelog 100 - Sushi - EAST - 2025 · #55 | JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 |
| Ramen Shinwa | Sapporo | Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025 · #9 | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| Mendokoro Kyu | Sapporo | Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025 · #44 | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| Spice&mill | Sapporo | No published awards | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| Ramen Yamasawa | Sapporo | Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025 · #18 | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Magic Spice Sapporo honten?
Keep it casual. The dress code is casual, the listed price range is JPY 1,000–1,999.
What should I order at Magic Spice Sapporo honten?
No particular dishes, menu formats, or dietary options are specified. Plan around the basics: Magic Spice Sapporo honten is in Sapporo, has a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, is listed in Tabelog 100 at #29 for 2024 with 3.6 points.
What should a first-timer know about Magic Spice Sapporo honten?
Go in expecting a casual meal at a modest listed spend. It is closed Wednesday and Thursday, the Saturday-Sunday hours run from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Is Magic Spice Sapporo honten good for a special occasion?
The details point more toward a casual, practical meal than a formal occasion: dress code is casual and the price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. If you are comparing it with Spice&mill; or other Sapporo dining, check the specific details for each venue separately.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Magic Spice Sapporo honten?
A tasting-menu format is not listed. Base expectations on the confirmed details instead: JPY 1,000–1,999 pricing, casual dress, Sapporo location, the published operating schedule.
Is daytime or evening better at Magic Spice Sapporo honten?
Either can work depending on the day and the listed hours. It opens from 11 AM–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday; it is closed Wednesday and Thursday; and it runs 11 AM–10 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
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