HAKOYA is a highly popular restaurant known for its delicious and affordable sashimi bowls. A branch of this famous eatery has been serving customers at Hakodate Airport since February 2021, making it a relatively new addition to the airport’s offerings. The main branch is located near Goryokaku and is managed by KANEKA, a well-regarded wholesaler in Hakodate Jiyu Ichiba market.
Hakodate Airport isn’t very large, with its second floor housing the security check, gates, and airport lounge. HAKOYA is conveniently located on the third floor. You can access it via an escalator near the security check and lounge area.
Since it’s outside the security area, anyone can enjoy the food, not just travelers. The dining area feels like a food court, with plenty of tables, a shelf for returning trays, trash bins, and a water dispenser. Outdoor seating is also available, though it was too cold to use during my visit.
To order, head to the cashier at the back of the room, place your order, and pay. You’ll receive a beeper, which alerts you when your food is ready to pick up.
HAKOYA offers a simple menu with six sashimi bowls. The most popular option is the Saikoro-don with chu-toro (diced fatty tuna bowl). Despite being an airport restaurant, the prices are surprisingly reasonable—most bowls are under ¥1,000, except for the 3-Parts Tuna Bowl (マグロ三種丼). You can also order your meal to-go. Drinks, including beer, Japanese sake, and non-alcoholic beer, are available in the refrigerator.
I ordered the Saikoro-don with Chu-toro and added Extra salmon roe, bringing the total to just ¥1180. The tray included the sashimi bowl, miso soup, pickled ginger, chopsticks, soy sauce, a small dish for soy sauce, and a wet towel.
The bowl was generously topped with fresh seafood, exceeding my expectations in both quality and quantity. It featured diced chu-toro, salmon, flying fish roe, and salmon roe. The chu-toro had a delightful, slightly firm texture, while the salmon was rich and fatty.
Hidden beneath the seafood, I even discovered springy shrimp cut into bite-sized pieces!
HAKOYA completely changed my perception of airport dining. It offers exceptional seafood at an affordable price, making it a must-visit spot when passing through Hakodate Airport. I can’t wait for my next visit to enjoy another satisfying meal at HAKOYA!
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Name HAKOYA Hakodate airport (HAKOYA 函館空港ターミナル店)
Open Morning through night (depend on gate closing)
Reservation Unavailable
Credit card Available
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