Hyosetsu No Mon

Restaurant Details

Let it be clear: travelers who visit Hyosetsu No Mon don’t just stop by — they make a deliberate journey to this legendary spot when they are in Hokkaido. Located in Susukino, it has earned a reputation as the go-to place for some of the prefecture's finest, exceptionally flavored crustaceans.

How Hyosetsu No Mon consistently sources high-quality, plump crab is nothing short of a master class in procurement. The restaurant serves red king crab, sourced from the Bering Sea off Kamchatka Peninsula, and snow crab from Russia. Throughout the year, they only use large, top hairy crabs — February in Akkeshi and May along the Pacific coast.

Dining at Hyosetsu No Mon is predominantly traditional, offering tatami private rooms for those who wish to enjoy their crustacean in peace. As expected, the menu is centered around crab, with both accessible and indulgent options. One standout dish is the deep-fried crab shell, made with shredded snow crab meat, seasoned with crab miso, soft-boiled egg and corn, with crab stock powder as a secret ingredient. The shumai is another highlight, crafted entirely from crab — snow crab paste, shredded snow crab meat and king crab meat.

For those looking to truly indulge in this ocean treasure, the restaurant also offers whole king crabs or hairy crabs, prepared live and ready to be either charcoal-grilled or steamed. The price for the hairy crab is market-based