Butadon Ichiban - Obihiro Main Store

Butadon, a dish consisting of pork seasoned with a sweet and savory sauce and grilled before being served over rice, is a soul food originating from Tokachi, Obihiro in eastern Hokkaido. While Obihiro is home to nearly 200 pork bowl specialty restaurants, Butadon Ichiban stands out as a popular spot frequented by locals.

As a pork bowl specialty restaurant operated directly by a meat processing company, Butadon Ichiban prides itself on offering fresh, high-quality meat. One of the unique features of this restaurant is the ability to choose your preferred cut of meat. At Butadon Ichiban, you can select from loin, belly, or fillet cuts, and even opt for a mix of loin and belly, allowing you to customize your pork bowl to suit your mood.

The rice is topped with a special sauce, and the pork, marinated in a secret sweet and savory sauce, is grilled slowly over Binchotan charcoal. The pork is layered so generously on top of the rice that the bowl is completely covered, making for a satisfying and hearty meal. To further enhance the flavor, you can add condiments like shichimi pepper or sansho to enjoy different taste profiles with each bite.