Tsubara Tsubara Soup Curry: A Relaxed Lunch in Niseko
Hi! Today, I visited the Niseko area and tried Tsubara Tsubara soup curry 😊🍛
The calm, wood-themed interior made it easy to slow down and enjoy the meal. I chose spice level 3—rich and lightly spicy—and it definitely had me sweating🌶️
5 Must-Check Points This Season at Tsubara Tsubara
① You choose “Curry + Soup” as your base style
Chicken curry (Chicken & vegetables) / Japanese-style “Tsumire” meatball curry / Vegetable curry
Original soup: ¥2,600
Coconut milk soup: ¥2,800
Source: In-store menu (from photos)
② Spice level (HOTNESS) is selectable from 0–20
6–8: +¥50 / 9–10: +¥100 / 11–14: +¥200 / 15–20: +¥300
Double soup (extra soup): +¥400
I chose level 3—rich, lightly spicy, and it made me sweat
Source: In-store menu (from photos)
③ Rice portion is clearly listed
No Rice (0g): −¥100
Small (100g) / Medium (180g)
Large (300g): +¥150
Source: In-store menu (from photos)
④ Customize with toppings
Price tiers shown on the menu: ¥220 / ¥280 / ¥660
Examples: Sausage (¥220), Leek (¥280), Thick-slice bacon (¥660), etc.
Lunch drinks are also listed (example: Lassi ¥300)
Source: In-store menu (from photos)
⑤ Frozen soup curry is available for take-home
An in-store sign says frozen curry is available to take home
Labels shown: Chicken curry / Tsumire curry
Price: ¥1,300
Source: In-store sign (from photos)
Access & Basic Info (Tsubara Tsubara)
- Name: Tsubara Tsubara (Soup Curry & Japanese Dining)
- How it works (as shown on the menu): ① Choose curry & soup → ② Choose spice level → ③ Choose rice portion → ④ Add toppings/drinks
- Price range shown: Soup curry listed from ¥2,600 to ¥3,050 (varies by menu and soup type)
- Google Maps: Google Maps (Tsubara Tsubara)
FAQ: Quick Answers to Common Questions
▼ Q1 From what spice level do extra fees apply?
A. According to the in-store menu: level 6–8 is +¥50, 9–10 is +¥100, 11–14 is +¥200, and 15–20 is +¥300. Source: In-store menu (from photos)
▶︎ Q2 Can I choose the rice portion?
A. Yes. The menu shows No Rice (0g) is −¥100, and rice portions are listed as Small (100g), Medium (180g), and Large (300g) is +¥150. Source: In-store menu (from photos)
▶︎ Q3 What price range are the toppings?
A. The menu shows topping tiers of ¥220 / ¥280 / ¥660, including examples like sausage (¥220), leek (¥280), and thick-slice bacon (¥660). Source: In-store menu (from photos)
▶︎ Q4 What is the atmosphere like inside?
A. The interior has a calm, wood-focused feel, and I also saw tatami-style seating. It felt like a place where you can take your time and enjoy the meal. Source: My visit notes / in-store photos
▶︎ Q5 Are there desserts or take-home options?
A. The dessert menu shows: Chocolate brownie (¥850), baked cheesecake (¥950), cinnamon cake (¥750), and vanilla ice cream (¥400). There is also a self-serve hot coffee option for ¥100 per cup, with an instruction to put ¥100 into the provided bottle. In addition, an in-store sign advertises frozen soup curry for take-home (Chicken curry / Tsumire curry, ¥1,300 each). Source: In-store dessert menu / self-serve coffee notice / frozen take-home curry sign (from photos)
What to bring (simple guide): warm layers, and non-slip shoes (on snowy days)
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Recommended Nearby Hotels Around Hirafu-zaka
The hotels below are listed exactly as shown on Google Maps in the screenshots (ratings, review counts, and sample prices may vary by date).
Source: Google Maps (from images)
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Wrap-Up: A Niseko-Style Bowl at Tsubara Tsubara
What I liked about Tsubara Tsubara soup curry is how easy it is to build your perfect meal—choose your soup and curry, set the spice level, pick your rice portion, and finish with toppings.
My pick was spice level 3: rich, lightly spicy, and sweat-inducing in the best way. The warm wooden interior also makes it a comfortable spot to slow down and enjoy lunch.
If you’re planning a Niseko trip, pairing a great meal with the right hotel can make the whole stay even better—especially around Hirafu-zaka where the atmosphere feels “Niseko” from morning to night.
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