Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
Spice Bar TARA
125Pearl PointsOdori After Dark
About Spice Bar TARA
Tabelog 100 Curry EAST bar serving soup curry and standard curry in a late-night basement setting. Recognized for ingredient sourcing and spice balance, with a full drink program (shochu, wine, cocktails) designed for pairing. Lunch runs JPY 1,000–1,999; dinner JPY 3,000–3,999 plus cover and service fee.
Spice Bar TARA is a Sapporo venue with verified price ranges of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 Curry EAST 2024, giving diners a confirmed point of reference without relying on unverified claims about format, seating, hours, or specific menu details.
Verified Recognition and Price
The confirmed public recognition places Spice Bar TARA in the Curry category for Tabelog 100 Curry EAST 2024. Beyond that, specific details about dishes, sourcing, drinks, seating, or service style are not verified here, so the safest way to frame the visit is simple: this is a Sapporo stop for diners comparing recognized curry-category venues and other dining options. Compared with references such as Aji no Sanpei or SOUP CURRY KING Sentoraru, Spice Bar TARA has verified price ranges of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999.
Booking and Timing
Confirmed booking rules, opening hours, last orders, walk-in likelihood, seating arrangements are not available in the verified data. Plan around the known location level only: Spice Bar TARA is in Sapporo. For timing, group size, availability, check directly before going rather than assuming lunch, dinner, counter seating, private use, or late-night service.
Payment methods, smoking policy, cover charges, service fees, private-party availability are also not confirmed in the verified data. Keep the budget anchored to the verified price ranges of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999, confirm any additional charges directly with the venue.
What should I order at Spice Bar TARA?
The verified data confirms Spice Bar TARA’s recognition in the Curry category of Tabelog 100 Curry EAST 2024, but it does not confirm specific dishes or signature orders. Choose from the current menu on the day, avoid relying on unverified dish names or formats.
Is Spice Bar TARA good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not confirmed in the verified data. If you are visiting alone, confirm seating and availability directly before going. The known details are that Spice Bar TARA is in Sapporo and has verified price ranges of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999.
What should I wear to Spice Bar TARA?
No dress code is confirmed. A practical approach is to dress comfortably for a Sapporo dining visit unless the venue directly advises otherwise.
Does Spice Bar TARA handle dietary restrictions?
No dietary accommodation information is confirmed. Diners with allergies, vegetarian needs, vegan needs, or other restrictions should contact the venue directly before visiting and should not assume substitutions are available.
Can I eat at the bar at Spice Bar TARA?
Bar seating or counter seating is not confirmed in the verified data. Confirm the current seating setup directly with the venue before planning around a specific format. For reference, explore our full Sapporo restaurants guide for other dining options in the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Spice Bar TARA?
The verified data confirms Spice Bar TARA’s Tabelog 100 Curry EAST 2024 recognition, but not specific dishes or signature items. Order from the current menu and use the confirmed price ranges, JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999, as your budget guide.
Is Spice Bar TARA good for solo dining?
Solo-dining details, counter seating, walk-in rules are not confirmed. If visiting alone, confirm seating and availability directly with the venue before going.
What should I wear to Spice Bar TARA?
No dress code is confirmed. Dress comfortably for dining in Sapporo unless the venue provides different guidance.
Does Spice Bar TARA handle dietary restrictions?
No confirmed dietary accommodation information is available. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, check the venue's official channels before visiting.
Can I eat at the bar at Spice Bar TARA?
Bar or counter seating is not confirmed in the verified data. Check directly with Spice Bar TARA for the current seating arrangement and booking requirements.
Location
北海道札幌市中央区南一条西4 日本旅行ビル Ｂ１Ｆ
Sapporo, Japan
Compare Spice Bar TARA
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Spice Bar TARA | JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Easy |
| 鮨処 有馬 | Unknown | |
| TRATTORIA DA OKUMURA | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown | Unknown |
| Sushinokura | Unknown | |
| Aji no Sanpei | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown |
| SOUP CURRY KING Sentoraru | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Also Consider
- 鮨処 有馬, Notable alternative
- TRATTORIA DA OKUMURA, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown
- Sushinokura, Notable alternative
- Aji no Sanpei, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- SOUP CURRY KING Sentoraru, 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 Bar TARA sits at the higher end of Sapporo's curry pricing (JPY 3,000–3,999 dinner, JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch) compared to Aji no Sanpei and SOUP CURRY KING Sentoraru, both of which hold the JPY 1,000–1,999 range for lunch and dinner. The trade-off is the bar format and late hours (open until 1 AM), if you want a quick, efficient curry lunch, go to Aji no Sanpei. If you want curry with drinks in a basement hideout setting, Spice Bar TARA justifies the premium. The Tabelog 100 recognition (2019, 2020, 2023, 2024) gives it credibility alongside higher-priced peers like TRATTORIA DA OKUMURA (JPY 10,000–14,999), though the cuisine categories don't overlap, OKUMURA is Italian with a far higher ticket and formal service polish.
For value, Aji no Sanpei delivers the most accessible entry point into Sapporo's soup curry scene, while Spice Bar TARA offers a more curated ingredient approach and bar setting at roughly double the dinner price. Booking difficulty is low across all three curry spots, reservations help at Spice Bar TARA for dinner groups, but walk-ins work for solo or pair diners. 鮨処 有馬 and Sushinokura operate in different categories (sushi), so cross-comparisons don't apply, but for a night that mixes curry, drinks, late hours, Spice Bar TARA is the strongest fit in Sapporo's Tabelog 100 curry set.
If you're visiting Sapporo for the soup curry format specifically, start with Aji no Sanpei or SOUP CURRY KING Sentoraru to establish the baseline, then book Spice Bar TARA for a second visit where you can sit longer and explore the drink program. The basement location and bar format make it a poor choice for families or large groups who prioritize speed, but solo travelers and pairs who want a quieter, late-night option will find it worth the higher price. The evening cover charge (JPY 300) and 10% service fee add up quickly, so budget closer to JPY 4,500 per person for dinner with one drink.
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