‘Butadon’ is a dish that originated in Tokachi.
Everyone considers it the most popular dish in Tokachi.
You will never forget it.
In the early 1900, pig farming started in Tokachi. Pork was simply cooked by grilling it after steeping in a sauce made of sugar and soy sauce. Each shop uses different flavors and toppings. Try to find your favorite. When you walk through the door of Butadon restaurants, the salty sweet smell of the sauce will sharpen your appetite. Most of the shops serving Butadon in Tokachi are confident of the taste of their pork and original sauce. You will be surprised by the grilled pork covering the rice when you open the lid of the bowl. The perfect combination of the tender pork grilled over charcoal and the original sauce soaking into the rice cannot be found anywhere else in Japan. It is the flavor of Tokachi.
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Address:2, 5, West 1, South 10, Obihiro, 080-0012
Tel:+81-155-23-4478
Open: 11:00 – 21:00 (last order 20:30)
Closed: Closed randomly
Homepage:http://www.obihiro-hageten.com/
Obihiro’s Original Butadon
Butadon — a bowl of rice topped with grilled pork — was born in Obihiro in the 1930s, when local diners began grilling pork over charcoal and glazing it with a sweet-savory soy-based sauce. Today it is the city’s signature dish and a must-try taste of Tokachi.
How It Is Made
Slices of pork are grilled — often over charcoal for a smoky aroma — brushed with each shop’s own secret tare sauce, and laid over a bowl of hot rice. The balance of caramelized sauce, tender pork, and fluffy rice is what makes it so satisfying.
Where to Try It
Several long-established butadon specialists are clustered around Obihiro Station, each with its own sauce recipe and style, and many locals have a favorite shop. It is an affordable, filling meal and an essential part of any Tokachi food trip.