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Half a century of working with crabs

A shop where people who appreciate authenticity gather.

The Crab Cannery Ship

Welcome to the Crab Cannery Ship

Even amidst the bustling Nijo Market, known as Sapporo's kitchen, this bright red building stands out.

Let me introduce you to "Kanikosen," a restaurant characterized by its lively and energetic atmosphere.

Among the bustling Nijo Market, known as Sapporo's kitchen, stands out with its strikingly bright red building. We'd like to introduce you to "Kanikosen," a restaurant characterized by its lively atmosphere inside.

1. Exceptionally fresh! Large in the store

Live crabs delivered from the fish tank

The biggest point of pride for "Kani Kosen" is the large fish tank installed inside the restaurant.

Yes. King crabs, snow crabs, hairy crabs, and other crabs that are in season at the time are moving around energetically.

  • Live cooking experience: We fry the chicken from our live tanks only after receiving your order, ensuring exceptional freshness and sweetness.

  • Choose how you want to eat it: Enjoy the full flavor of crab with our various preparation methods, including hearty "boiled" crab, "grilled" crab that highlights the natural sweetness of the crab, and "sashimi" crab with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

2. The epitome of luxury!

A generous portion

Seafood rice bowl

Alongside crab dishes, another popular item is the seafood rice bowl, overflowing with toppings.

  • A presentation like a jewel box: Packed with Hokkaido's finest seafood, including crab meat, rich sea urchin, bursting salmon roe, and fatty salmon.

  • Market-direct quality: Taking advantage of our location within the Nijo Market, we use only the finest ingredients that were auctioned off that very morning.

3. Safe even for first-timers.

Lively hospitality​​

  • While maintaining the lively atmosphere of a market, the restaurant boasts a clean and comfortable interior, making it a great place for families and couples to enjoy a meal at their leisure. A nice powder room is also available!

  • Instructions on how to eat: Even if you're not good at peeling crab, don't worry. The staff will kindly teach you how to eat it, and their hospitality is outstanding.

Among the bustling Nijo Market, known as Sapporo's kitchen, stands out with its strikingly bright red building. We'd like to introduce you to "Kanikosen," a restaurant characterized by its lively atmosphere inside.

1. Exceptionally fresh! Large in the store

Live crabs delivered from the fish tank

The biggest point of pride for "Kani Kosen" is the large fish tank installed inside the restaurant.

Yes. King crabs, snow crabs, hairy crabs, and other crabs that are in season at the time are moving around energetically.

  • Live cooking experience: We fry the chicken from our live tanks only after receiving your order, ensuring exceptional freshness and sweetness.

  • Choose how you want to eat it: Enjoy the full flavor of crab with our various preparation methods, including hearty "boiled" crab, "grilled" crab that highlights the natural sweetness of the crab, and "sashimi" crab with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

2. The epitome of luxury!

A generous portion

Seafood rice bowl

Alongside crab dishes, another popular item is the seafood rice bowl, overflowing with toppings.

  • A presentation like a jewel box: Packed with Hokkaido's finest seafood, including crab meat, rich sea urchin, bursting salmon roe, and fatty salmon.

  • Market-direct quality: Taking advantage of our location within the Nijo Market, we use only the finest ingredients that were auctioned off that very morning.

3. Safe even for first-timers.

Lively hospitality​​

  • While maintaining the lively atmosphere of a market, the restaurant boasts a clean and comfortable interior, making it a great place for families and couples to enjoy a meal at their leisure. A nice powder room is also available!

  • Instructions on how to eat: Even if you're not good at peeling crab, don't worry. The staff will kindly teach you how to eat it, and their hospitality is outstanding.

Among the bustling Nijo Market, known as Sapporo's kitchen, stands out with its strikingly bright red building. We'd like to introduce you to "Kanikosen," a restaurant characterized by its lively atmosphere inside.

1. Exceptionally fresh! Large in the store

Live crabs delivered from the fish tank

The biggest point of pride for "Kani Kosen" is the large fish tank installed inside the restaurant.

Yes. King crabs, snow crabs, hairy crabs, and other crabs that are in season at the time are moving around energetically.

  • Live cooking experience: We fry the chicken from our live tanks only after receiving your order, ensuring exceptional freshness and sweetness.

  • Choose how you want to eat it: Enjoy the full flavor of crab with our various preparation methods, including hearty "boiled" crab, "grilled" crab that highlights the natural sweetness of the crab, and "sashimi" crab with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

2. The epitome of luxury!

A generous portion

Seafood rice bowl

Alongside crab dishes, another popular item is the seafood rice bowl, overflowing with toppings.

  • A presentation like a jewel box: Packed with Hokkaido's finest seafood, including crab meat, rich sea urchin, bursting salmon roe, and fatty salmon.

  • Market-direct quality: Taking advantage of our location within the Nijo Market, we use only the finest ingredients that were auctioned off that very morning.

3. Safe even for first-timers.

Lively hospitality​​

  • While maintaining the lively atmosphere of a market, the restaurant boasts a clean and comfortable interior, making it a great place for families and couples to enjoy a meal at their leisure. A nice powder room is also available!

  • Instructions on how to eat: Even if you're not good at peeling crab, don't worry. The staff will kindly teach you how to eat it, and their hospitality is outstanding.

Popular items

Breakfast set meal

We've included freshly boiled live snow crab, crab broth rice, miso soup, and even some salmon roe as a bonus!

The crab mayonnaise for a change of flavor is also delicious!!

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Crab rice bowl

We've topped this soy sauce-based rice dish, made with broth from Hokkaido kelp, with plenty of snow crab, red snow crab, and round snow crab!
Enjoy a variety of flavors with our special crab miso paste, crab vinegar, or wasabi soy sauce!
Comes with miso soup!

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Grilled crab mayonnaise rice bowl

Rich crab meat and crab miso are topped with plenty of spicy mayonnaise and creamy melted cheese!

The fragrant aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture created by the final, bold charring are truly addictive!

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Crab and scallops

Butter rice bowl

Crab and scallops!

A collaboration between two of the most popular people!

Comes with miso soup!

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Salmon

Tuna bowl

A bowl that will satisfy both salmon and tuna lovers! We've generously piled on two of our most popular fresh ingredients.
Comes with miso soup!

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crab and shrimp

Tempura rice bowl

We've luxuriously prepared tempura using rich, flavorful snow crab and extra-large, plump shrimp.
Contents: Two shrimp, two crab legs, and one crab claw!
Seasonal vegetables

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Sea urchin rice bowl

Made with 60g of sea urchin!

Comes with a large crab miso soup!

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Ikura Donburi (Salmon Roe Rice Bowl)

Popping salmon roe

I added 100g!

Comes with crab miso soup!

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Sea urchin and salmon roe rice bowl

Sea urchin and salmon roe, the perfect combination!

Comes with crab miso soup.

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Weekdays: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Closed every Tuesday

Crab and seafood rice bowl restaurant "Kani Kosen"

〒060-0052

1-1-4 Minami 2-jo Higashi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City

Sapporo Crab Sales Building 1F

Tel: 011-252-7373

Email: info@sapporokanikosen.com

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1-4, Minami 2-jo Higashi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido

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