Sapporo Jingisukan Main Shop

Revisited this genghis khan store after many years (it used to be on the second floor up some stairs in an old wooden room). We used to call this place "the lamb grill where my grandma's appetite suddenly doubled" since that was one of the times she actually finished all her meat and rice and asked for more from the rest of us. The current location and decor has lost some of the charm. Ventilation is as bad as ever so expect to smell like smoke when coming out. At least my jacket was protected in a wardrobe. One of the lady chefs still cuts the meat out in front and trims the fat (the last time it was an elderly man with spectacles). The meat is served unmarinated and is mainly lean meat. I really prefer this place over some other genghis khan restaurants due to the lack of marinade. Some other restaurants use a strong marinade (sometimes garlicky, sometimes sweet) which covers the freshness and smell of the lamb. The dipping sauce and rice are as good as ever. We finished 3 plates of meat each and were very satisfied with the meal.

- Ronnie Ng -

A great place to experience one of sapporo's cuisine.. a very quaint hole in the wall right in the center of Susukin that's frequented by the locals The service was great and the lamb was superb.. if you want to try "Genghis Khan" without breaking your wallet...this place is highly recommended.

- Louie Maniego -

This is quite a life changing experience, having try the lamb in Sapporo for the first time. The meat is really moist and not smelly at all. Very hospitable owner. Recommended

- Jason C -

Very simple menu but it’s delicious. Great for a treat of grilled lamb here. It’s a small joint and quite smoky inside. Suggest to make reservation in advance or can try your luck to queue and wait. It’s inside the building, not visible right on the street.

- Peng Wan Choo -

i visited Genghis Khan for dinner with my husband on my honeymoon holiday and it's easily the best lamb we've ever tasted. the entire place was filled with locals and we were the only foreigners dining tonight, which made us stick out like a sore thumb hahahaha but thankfully the staff were extremely friendly and helpful! they gave us an "information sheet" with instructions in English and they made sure to let us feel at ease while dining. we ordered 2 of their "special" rice and both were equally great. we were served with 2 plates of their lamb and we decided to order another plate because it was so good. the lamb was naturally sweet on its own, and i can confidently say I've never tasted lamb so tender and so soft before. each piece of lamb made me crave for yet another piece. we also ordered extra asparagus and I'm really not sure what the Japanese do to everything, but they sure make everything taste better. the asparagus had a slight buttery taste which made me a little confused (in a good way, though) and i truly enjoyed every bite of the asparagus! I'm honestly not one to appreciate vegetables as I'm more of a meat person but i found myself finishing most of the asparagus. the onions they served were naturally sweet as well, and it soaked up all of the lamb fat and flavor after being grilled on the hot plate. YUM. we really wanted to order a fourth plate to share but i decided not to, as we'll save it for our next visit here. the restaurant is relatively easy to locate as well, we're first timers in Sapporo and had little difficulty searching for the restaurant. do note that the ventilation in the restaurant is not very good, and you'll walk out of the place with your clothes and hair smelling like barbecue. but it's 100% worth it, i promise you. the total bill came up to about 5,400 yen which is extremely reasonable for the sheer amount and the quality of the meat. will be back again and again and again and again.

- Chelsea Goh -

First time eating Genghis khan lamb. It was really delicious and tasty also no smells of lamb like what i think before. The signature sauce of this restaurant was fantastic indeed love it so much Everyone got lamb set 1 by 1 and you can add order more later. After you had finished your meal they gave you the jasmine tea which is really fresh and calm Definitely going back again

- Graph hparg -

It's a simple menu. When you sit the table will be set with the jingisukan grill with a fat blob on top and onion. You'll get one portion / plate of lamb meat per person and can order: • sides like kimchi • sides to grill like garlic, garlic shoots, veggies • rice (would recommend plain rice which goes well with the meat and dipping sauce) Sauce is given per person and you can add raw garlic and chili powder to it. When you're done they will tip away much of your remaining sauce and add hot water leaving you with a soup. The place is v down to earth and no frills. The meat is lean so if you wants various fatty cuts you may want to go elsewhere (although the guy next to us ordered a lamb rib so you could ask for other cuts but it's not on the menu)

- Traveliteasia -

We found this restaurant while searching for lamb, which is one of Sapporo's specialty foods. The restaurant is located inside a building, so it is not visible from the main street. There was quite a long queue during dinner time. As soon as we entered the restaurant, we were greeted by clouds of smoke filling the entire room, which was quite irritating to the eyes, along with the distinctive aroma of grilled meat. The restaurant provides a wardrobe for hanging coats, equipped with plastic covers to prevent them from absorbing too much smoke—though many people did not bother to close the plastic cover after opening it. The restaurant's layout is quite unique, as there is only one long circular table surrounding the staff who cut the lamb. The female staff responsible for cutting the meat was very skilled at trimming off almost all the fat. The male staff member attending to customers could speak English, making it easier for guests to place their orders. The meat itself was quite delicious, even though it was served immediately after being cut, without any marinade. It was very tender and had no unpleasant odor. The dipping sauce provided paired perfectly with the meat. After finishing the meal, the remaining sauce was diluted with hot water, turning it into a kind of soup that helped cleanse the greasy aftertaste of the lamb.

- Grace Angelia -