Sapporo Grand Hotel to Offer Limited-Time Menu Featuring 2026 Local Gyoza Contest Gold Award Winners

Sapporo Grand Hotel (Sapporo City, Chuo Ward, General Manager: Takanori Nagase), operated by Granvista Hotel & Resort Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yukio Arai), will begin serving two gold prize-winning dumpling dishes at Huang He, the Chinese Dining located on the 2nd floor of the East Building, starting Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

"Spicy Lamb and Rakkyo Dumplings in Clay Pot with Curry Soup" and "Sweet Corn Dumplings"

The 2026 "Local Gyoza Contest," hosted by the Japan Chinese Cuisine Association (a certified public interest incorporated foundation), is a nationwide culinary competition that connects Chinese food enthusiasts and restaurants by combining Japan's beloved "classic Chinese dishes" with regional "locally sourced ingredients."

Two chefs from Chinese Dining Huang He have won the gold prize at the Sapporo branch of the contest. To commemorate their achievement, the award-winning dishes—"Spicy Lamb and Rakkyo Dumplings in Clay Pot with Curry Soup" and "Sweet Corn Dumplings"—will be offered for a limited time, incorporating Hokkaido's rich local ingredients and regional flavors.

These dumplings showcase Hokkaido's finest produce through the artistry of Chinese cuisine—exclusive creations available only here. Enjoy these special dishes as part of your lunch or dinner and savor a delicious moment that captures the essence of a Hokkaido summer.

Sapporo Grand Hotel was established in 1934 under the initiative of the late Prince Chichibu as a reception hall for political and business leaders and a social hub for citizens. As Hokkaido's first full-scale Western-style hotel, it has served as a gateway to Western culture. The hotel will continue striving to become a beloved destination across generations, offering guests increasingly enriching experiences.

Details of the 2026 Local Gyoza Contest Sapporo Branch Gold Prize Dumplings

Available Period: June 16, 2026 (Tue) – July 15, 2026 (Wed)

Available Venue: Chinese Dining Huang He (2nd Floor, East Building)

Hours: 11:30–14:30 (Last Order) / 17:00–20:30 (Last Order)

Reservations & Inquiries: 011-261-3376 (Dining Reservation Desk)

[Gold Prize Winner – Sapporo Branch: Masashi Abe]

"Spicy Lamb and Rakkyo Dumplings in Clay Pot with Curry Soup"

A creative dumpling dish that blends the essence of Chinese cuisine with Hokkaido's soul food—curry soup. The boiled dumplings feature lamb and rakkyo (a fragrant Hokkaido wild garlic), served in a spicy, aromatic mala soup to stimulate the appetite.

Colorful fried vegetables are added as a garnish, creating a vibrant presentation reminiscent of curry soup. This dish captures Hokkaido's charm not only in flavor but also in visual appeal.

· Price: 5 pieces for ¥1,800 (tax and service included) – Limited to 10 servings per day

Spicy Lamb and Rakkyo Dumplings in Clay Pot with Curry Soup

[Gold Prize Winner – Sapporo Branch: Souma Ohtaka]

"Sweet Corn Dumplings"

A creative dumpling crafted using Chinese culinary techniques, featuring the rich sweetness and aroma of Hokkaido-grown sweet corn as the star ingredient, enhanced with the concentrated umami of scallops.

The natural sweetness of the corn harmonizes with the deep umami of scallops and the richness of butter, expressing a uniquely Hokkaido flavor. The dumplings are carefully shaped to resemble sweet corn, adding a charming visual element.

This dish is designed to delight both the palate and the eyes.

· Price: 3 pieces for ¥1,000 (tax and service included) – Limited to 10 servings per day

Sweet Corn Dumplings

Granvista Hotel & Resort Co., Ltd.

Granvista Hotel & Resort owns Sapporo Grand Hotel, Hokkaido's first full-scale Western-style hotel and a northern gateway of hospitality. Through the operation of city hotels, business hotels, hot spring inns, comprehensive marine leisure facilities, golf courses, and highway restaurants across Japan, the company advances its hotel management and concession business, growing alongside local communities.

Company Name: Granvista Hotel & Resort Co., Ltd.
Head Office: S-GATE Otemachi North 5F, 2-3-4 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Founded: August 27, 1958
Capital: 100 million yen
President & CEO: Yukio Arai
TEL: 03-5209-4121 (Main)
URL: https://www.granvista.co.jp/
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Sapporo Grand Hotel

Sapporo Grand Hotel was established in 1934 under the initiative of the late Prince Chichibu as a reception hall for political and business leaders and a social hub for citizens. As Hokkaido's first full-scale Western-style hotel, it has continuously served as a gateway to Western culture. In May 1951, it became Hokkaido's first government-registered international tourist hotel, and in June 1978, it introduced Japan's first female bellperson, consistently pioneering new frontiers.

※Sapporo Grand Hotel is a group facility of Granvista Hotel & Resort.

Name: Sapporo Grand Hotel
Address: 4-chome Kita 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0001
Opened: December 11, 1934
Structure: 17 stories above ground, 2 below
Guest Rooms: 494 rooms, 1,004 guests
URL: https://grand1934.com/
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