I never recommend this restaurant. Is it really Japanese food? I'm wondering that all of them know what is Japanese style and service..I love Japan, I've been to Japan many times,, so it was a pity.

i couldnt disagree more with the previous comment. I have visited numerous times. You are wrong about the fact you have to sit at the teppanyaki table.

If you wanted a table for two people, then there is an area which you can do this - and have your romantic meal. If you dont ask for this though they will sit you at the larger table.

We never request the set menu banquets, we always have the absolutely delicious spring rolls, or chicken starter. If you want to taste delicious food, i would recommend the sea bass which is amazing, crisp on the outside, cooked perfectly on the inside. And yes as you said you get potatoes and egg rice and the veg is gorgeous.

For dessert, i feel sorry for you not trying the chocolate spring rolls, they are truly just gorgeous!

from your comment on liking japanese restaurants, you should know the japanese or chinese are not massive on their desserts so critism on this is not really justified.

its a definite 10 out of 10 evening - try it!!

Although teppanyaki was originally created in Japan, the style of teppanyaki at Sapporo is much more akin to the Americanised version, where the chef's floor show is almost more important than the food. When I went along at Christmas it was obvious that this is meant to be theatre first and food second; a large group can have a very good time here, with the alcohol flowing, being flung bits of food by the chef, tossing eggs in the air, wearing chef's hats, etc. The food however can't compete, and tends towards the overcooked and samey - inevitably, given that almost everything is cooked on the same hot plate. I had the sea bass as part of a set menu and it was ok, but any sort of subtlety was lost. Ordering a set menu guarantees a lot of food but it's nothing you couldn't cook yourself at home, and it's not cheap. It's a world away from the formal elegance of traditional Japanese food. So, if you fancy a raucous night out in a large group, Sapporo is fine. If you're looking for great Japanese food, go elsewhere.

Couldn't agree with the review more. It just wasn't authentic.I noticed the potatoes were actually frozen and where in Japan are paper doilies and lollo rosso (the bane of my life) used as frequently as they are in this restaurant? Wine list was good though and the service was attentive.