Introducing Restaurants in Niseko Offering Takeout and Delivery Services!

Enjoy the best of both worlds with Hokkaido’s cuisine, featuring delights from the mountains and the sea.

Japanese cuisine is globally renowned for its deliciousness and beauty, and among these, Hokkaido’s gourmet food stands out even within Japan for its popularity.

The reasons for this include

①The vast land and nutrient-rich seas surrounding it provide high-quality ingredients.
②The primary industries like agriculture, fishing, and livestock are thriving, ensuring a plentiful and fresh supply of ingredients.

While activities such as skiing often get the spotlight, the natural blessings of Hokkaido extend beyond just ‘powder snow’ to its cuisine as well.

What are the unique charms of takeout and delivery in Niseko?

When you hear how delicious Hokkaido cuisine is, doesn’t it make you want to try it?
But sometimes, due to the restaurant’s operating hours or the day’s weather, it might be difficult to visit.

In such cases, considering takeout or delivery options could be a good idea.

From here, I’ll introduce why takeout and delivery are particularly recommended in Niseko, while also discussing the challenges faced by the area.

Restaurants and taxis in the Niseko area have short operating hours.

Although the Niseko area is developing, it is not an urban region, so all shops and services have short operating hours.
For example, many restaurants close between 8 and 9 PM, and taxis end their services around 11 PM.
This limits the time available for dining out, and without a personal car, going out can be challenging.

However, with takeout, there’s no need to stay at the restaurant, and with delivery options, delicious meals can come right to your doorstep without having to go outside.

This allows you to enjoy a pleasant time with family or partners without worrying about operating hours.

The winters in Niseko are extremely harsh, making driving dangerous.

Perhaps as a trade-off for its powder snow, winters in Hokkaido are incomparably harsh compared to other regions of Japan.
The average temperature drops below freezing, and snow piles up high. Blizzards are not uncommon.
Especially at night, visibility is poor, making unnecessary outings for tourists dangerous.

Moreover, the areas around Niseko Annupuri, a resort area, are far from the urban areas of Niseko and Kutchan, requiring a car to reach restaurants.
However, considering the icy roads and poor visibility, it’s best to avoid driving in winter if possible.

With delivery services, you can enjoy meals without exposing yourself to such risks.

Introducing recommended takeout and delivery-friendly restaurants in Niseko!

Next, we introduce recommended restaurants in Niseko that offer takeout and delivery options!
Please give them a try!

※For current availability of takeout and delivery, as well as detailed pricing, please contact the restaurants directly.

① Taj Mahal (Kutchan Store, Niseko Hirafu Store, Niseko Annupuri Store)

★Type：Takeout
★Main Menu：Naan Curry

Dive into the rich and thick gravy with naan in Niseko’s unique Naan Curry.
Offering a distinct take on curry is ‘Taj Mahal,’ a specialist in Indian cuisine.
Popular throughout Hokkaido with multiple locations in Sapporo and Iwamizawa, it boasts an impressive three stores in the Niseko-Kutchan area alone.
Conveniently spread out, they are located in Kutchan (Takasago), Niseko Hirafu (Hirafu), and Niseko Annupuri (Niseko) from east to west.

Prices range from 1,000 to 2,000 yen, which is incredibly affordable considering Niseko’s status as a resort area.
Moreover, takeouts from the Kutchan and Niseko Annupuri stores come with an additional 10% discount.
The Niseko Hirafu store also offers a 10% discount on both dine-in and takeout with a local card presentation.

Taj Mahal is the ideal choice for takeout gourmet in the Niseko area.
With a vast selection ranging from healthy salads to satisfying set menus, it’s a place you can visit repeatedly without ever getting bored!

★Addresses
Kutchan Store：222-8 Takasago, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 〒044-0076
Niseko Hirafu Store：3-3-8 Niseko Hirafu 1-jo, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 〒044-0080
Niseko Annupuri Store：429-45 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 〒048-1511

Taj Mahal Official Website
URL：https://www.tajmahalgroup.com/home/

②Casa crab

★Type：Takeout
★Main Menu：Seafood

Fresh seafood, a synonym for “Hokkaido Gourmet,” is incredibly popular and a must-try at least once when visiting Hokkaido.
“Casa Crab” meets the needs of those staying in Niseko as a takeout specialist focusing on premium seafood such as crab and sashimi.

Each set includes enough ingredients for 3-4 people, making it particularly recommended for group stays.
Please note that reservations are required by the day before, pickup time is set between 16:00 and 18:30, and you must prepare your own pot.

★Address
1-20, Niseko Hirafu 2-jo 1-chome, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 〒044-0089

Casa Crab Official Website
URL：https://nisekocasa.wixsite.com/home

③ Ryunabe

★Type：Delivery
★Main Menu：Chinese Style Hot Pot

Skiing and snowboarding on Niseko’s powder snow are fantastic, but they can leave you feeling cold and depleted of energy.
After skiing, there’s nothing better than warming up with a hot, filling meal.
That’s when hot pot becomes the perfect choice.

At “Ryunabe,” a specialty Chinese hot pot restaurant, you can enjoy authentic hot pot cuisine prepared by a chef from Hong Kong.
Their homemade soup, simmered for over 30 hours, combined with fresh local Hokkaido ingredients, can be described as the pinnacle of hot pot excellence.

The greatest allure of Ryunabe is the ability to enjoy this exquisite hot pot at your stay, such as in a villa.
They deliver everything you need to enjoy hot pot, including the ingredients and a portable stove, making it easy for anyone to enjoy immediately.

Please note that delivery orders require a 24-hour advance reservation.

Ryunabe Official Website
URL：https://ryunabe.com/niseko/

④ SUSHI JAPAN

★Type：Visiting Chef
★Main Menu：Japanese Cuisine & Sushi

“Everyone visiting Niseko dreams of indulging in luxurious cuisine!”
Imagine if that high-end dining experience was exclusively crafted just for you – it would undoubtedly be an unforgettable moment.

“SUSHI JAPAN” offers more than just sushi delivery.
It’s a chef-on-call service where you can enjoy the skilled craftsmanship of a seasoned sushi artisan right before your eyes.
The full-course Japanese cuisine, using carefully selected Hokkaido ingredients, allows you to fully savor the diverse and beautiful traditions of Japan.

At 28,800 yen per person, with a minimum order starting from 144,000 yen (including service charge and consumption tax), the prices reflect its luxurious nature.
As a special experience limited to one group per day, it’s definitely something you’d want to relish at least once.

SUSHI JAPAN Official Website
URL：https://sushi-jpn.com/

⑤ Niseko Gourmet

★Type：Delivery or Visiting Chef
★Main Menu：Japanese Cuisine

For those wanting to enjoy a variety of Japanese dishes beyond sushi, “niseko gourmet” is highly recommended.
Here, not only sushi, but also tempura, hot pot, fugu, and kushikatsu are available, allowing you to choose according to your mood.
Of course, all these come with the expertise of top-tier chefs.

The delivery service is also extensive, offering sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and barbecue, perfect for large groups.
Barbecue sets are available for rent, so consider this option if needed.

If you want to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine, why not start by checking out their website?
With different prices and options for each menu, it’s worth comparing and considering carefully!

Niseko Gourmet Official Website
URL：https://www.niseko-gourmet.com/jp/

Takeout and delivery are incredibly convenient!

Despite being a resort area where many people stay, the Niseko area often has limited dining hours at restaurants.
This is where the major advantage of takeout and delivery comes in, as it allows for relaxing and enjoyable moments of togetherness right at your villa or place of stay.

It might be nice to occasionally indulge in the extraordinary experience of dining out while staying in the comfort of your home.