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.
Obihiro has quite a few famous butadon restaurants, and Butadon Ichiban is also a very popular local spot where people line up. The moment it arrives at the table, the white rice is completely covered with grilled pork, and just looking at it makes your mouth water. The pork is charcoal-grilled, giving it an enticing charred and smoky aroma. Paired with the rich, slightly sweet sauce, the sweet and savory flavor goes perfectly with the rice. However, the seasoning is fairly strong, so it may start to feel a little heavy toward the end. That’s when you can use the sansho pepper, shichimi spice, or black pepper on the table to change up the flavor and keep each bite satisfying!
One bite of tender, flavorful pork, then one bite of white rice—this is the taste of happiness in Obihiro. Overall, it was quite delicious and had a distinctive local flavor from Tokachi, Hokkaido.









