About SAMA Soup Curry
SAMA is a soup curry restaurant that started in Sapporo. The restaurant has several locations in the city. Some locations are also in other parts of Japan. The soup has a good balance of spice and richness. It is not only spicy. It also has deep flavor.
The curry includes large pieces of vegetables and meat. The texture of the vegetables is soft but not mushy. Many travelers and local people visit this restaurant.
Official website: Curry&Cafe SAMA
How to Order
At SAMA, customers can customize their soup curry.
- Choose the main topping
Chicken, pork, seafood, hamburger patty, and others - Choose the soup base
Tomato, coconut, or light soup (varies by location) - Choose the spice level
Levels usually range from 0 to 10
Level 3–4 is suitable for beginners - Add toppings (optional)
Cheese, boiled egg, fried vegetables, and more - Choose the rice portion
Regular size has enough volume for most people
This food is closer to “soup with spices” than normal curry.
Recommended Menu Items
- Chicken Soup Curry
The chicken is soft and easy to eat. - Vegetable Soup Curry
It includes many kinds of vegetables. - Coconut Soup Curry (available at some locations)
The taste is mild and creamy, with spice flavor.
Price Range
- One bowl: about 1,300–1,800 yen
- The price increases with extra toppings
- Some locations offer lunch deals
The price is reasonable for the quality and volume.
Locations and Access
SAMA has several restaurants in Sapporo, including the city center areas such as Odori and Maruyama. It is easy to add to a sightseeing route.
Search “SAMA Soup Curry” on Google Maps and choose a nearby location.
The menu and soup types may be slightly different by restaurant.
Who This Place Is For
- People who like spicy food
- Travelers who want a Sapporo dish other than ramen
- People who want a warm meal on a cold day
- People who want a meal with many vegetables
People who prefer thick Japanese-style curry may feel surprised at first, but many visitors return after trying it.
Soup curry is one of the main food cultures of Sapporo. SAMA is a popular restaurant that is easy for first-time visitors to try. It also has many repeat customers. A warm bowl of soup curry is a good meal during a trip, especially in winter.
FAQ
Soup curry is a light curry soup with spices, vegetables, and meat. It is a local dish that started in Sapporo and became popular across Hokkaido.
Soup curry is not as thick as regular curry. The flavor comes from the broth and the natural taste of the ingredients.
Soup curry has a thin, soup-style broth instead of a thick roux. The vegetables and meat are cooked separately and added to the soup.
The taste is lighter, and the spices are easier to notice compared to normal curry rice.
Soup curry is not always very spicy. Most restaurants let customers choose the spice level from mild to very hot.
Because of this system, people who do not like spicy food can also enjoy the dish.
Typical ingredients include chicken, pork, or seafood, along with large pieces of vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, eggplant, and pumpkin.
The dish focuses on simple ingredients and the natural taste of the food.
