
Pot-au-feu
Kiyota, Sapporo
Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
The Read
Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Lunch-only yoshoku in Sapporo's Kiyota Ward, serving composed Western-style plates at JPY 1,000–1,999 with no reservations and 20 seats. Three Tabelog 100 selections (2020, 2023, 2025) mark consistent execution in a category where value and accessibility outweigh formality.
About Pot-au-feu
Pot-au-feu in Sapporo is a casual venue with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 11:30 AM–2 PM; Thursday closed; Friday from 11:30 AM–2 PM; and Saturday–Sunday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM. Pot-au-feu is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 recognition, giving it a clear, current point of reference for diners comparing options.
The Yoshoku Context
Pot-au-feu’s clearest dining hook is its 2025 Tabelog 100 recognition in the Yoshoku EAST category. The essentials are deliberately simple: Sapporo location, casual dress code, daytime opening hours, and a JPY 1,000–1,999 price band. For specific dishes, seating layout, payment methods, reservation policy, and dietary accommodations, check directly with the venue before visiting.
Group Dining and Visit Planning
Pot-au-feu’s hours make timing important. On weekdays when it opens, service runs from 11:30 AM to 2 PM; on Saturday and Sunday, the window is shorter, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Thursday is closed. Dress is casual, so the venue does not require formal planning around attire.
For groups, plan conservatively around the listed daytime hours, especially on weekends when the service window is shorter. If Pot-au-feu does not fit your timing, other comparisons options include Hana Maru, Ramen RS Kai, TORA, Tenjiku Sapporo kiyota honten, and soup curry tom tom kikir.
How Pot-au-feu Compares to Other Dining Options
For Pot-au-feu, the clearest points are its Sapporo location, JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, casual dress code, daytime hours, and 2025 Tabelog 100 recognition in the Yoshoku EAST category. Other named comparison options include Hana Maru, Ramen RS Kai, TORA, Tenjiku Sapporo kiyota honten, and soup curry tom tom kikir; compare their individual formats, locations, and pricing separately.
Pot-au-feu should be understood as a Sapporo venue with useful essentials: price, hours, dress code, and a 2025 Tabelog 100 Yoshoku EAST listing. For more Sapporo dining context, see our full Sapporo restaurants guide. Other dining rooms may offer different hours, formats, or price points, so compare based on the needs of your visit.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Chome-2-22 Shinei 5 Jo, Kiyota Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 004-0835, Japan
- Website
- potaufeu-info.jimdosite.com
- Phone
- +81 11-884-8900
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, house-like neighborhood restaurant with a warm, relaxed feel; simple, stylish decor and counter plus table seating create an intimate, unhurried atmosphere suited to quietly enjoying hearty stews.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Opened
- 1997
Signature Dishes
- Pot-au-feu stew
- Hokkaido seafood stew
- Homemade bread with Hokkaido wheat
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Chome-2-22 Shinei 5 Jo, Kiyota Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 004-0835, Japan
Planning details
Location
2 Chome-2-22 Shinei 5 Jo, Kiyota Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 004-0835, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tenjiku Sapporo kiyota honten, 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 RS Kai, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- soup curry tom tom kikir, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Hana Maru, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- TORA, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000–1,999, Pot-au-feu matches Tenjiku Sapporo kiyota honten in price and yoshoku focus, though the latter's reservation policy and evening service make it the easier booking for groups or travelers on fixed schedules. For diners prioritizing value over format, Ramen RS Kai and TORA deliver sub-JPY 999 bowls, but yoshoku's plated compositions and Western-leaning technique distinguish it from ramen's broth-forward presentation. Soup curry tom tom kikir occupies the same price band and offers Hokkaido's regional soup-curry format for diners who want local flavor over Western-style sauces.
Hana Maru sits in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range but pivots to sushi and seafood, making it the comparison point for raw-fish fans rather than yoshoku seekers. The no-reservation, lunch-only model at Pot-au-feu creates friction for travelers with tight itineraries; if booking certainty matters more than yoshoku specificity, Tenjiku or central Sapporo options with evening service offer more flexibility. For those prioritizing Tabelog recognition and Western-style plating at under JPY 2,000, Pot-au-feu's three consecutive yoshoku 100 selections justify the trip if lunch timing and the Kiyota Ward location align with your schedule.
Value seekers should note that Sapporo's ramen and curry specialists consistently undercut yoshoku on price, but the format trade-off, bowl service versus composed plates, means comparing across categories. If Western technique and plated presentations define your preference, yoshoku at this tier delivers more than ramen or donburi at similar cost. If speed and sub-JPY 1,000 budgets matter most, Ramen RS Kai or TORA better fit the brief.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Pot-au-feu?
For bar or counter seating, check directly with the venue. Pot-au-feu is in Sapporo, has a casual dress code, and operates during the listed daytime hours.
What should I wear to Pot-au-feu?
Casual clothing is appropriate. Pot-au-feu has a casual dress code.
Does Pot-au-feu handle dietary restrictions?
Can Pot-au-feu accommodate groups?
For group capacity, seat count, and table layout, check directly with the venue. Plan around the hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:30 AM–2 PM; Saturday and Sunday 11:30 AM–1:30 PM; Thursday closed.
What should I order at Pot-au-feu?
For specific dishes, check directly with the venue. The price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, and Pot-au-feu is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 recognition.

















