When I visited my hometown in Sapporo at the beginning of November, my sister and I went to a restaurant in Susukino called "Nama Lamb Jingisukan Yama Koya." The restaurant is located on the 1st floor of the 5th Green Building in Susukino, not on the side of Route 36 where the Susukino intersection is, but on the north side known as "Miyako-dori." The red lantern of "Nama Lamb Jingisukan" is the sign. They also offer delicious Ezo deer meat dishes. The restaurant opened in 2003, but it boasts a taste that has been passed down since 1956. In Otaru, there is a Jingisukan and lamb shabu-shabu specialty store called "Keisho-en," which opened in 1956. The secret sauce of Jingisukan is popular at this store, which is only open during the summer season (May to October). "Yama Koya" was opened to allow customers to enjoy the taste year-round. Both stores are part of the Suginome Group, which operates the "Kyoudo Ryoritei Suginome" in Susukino, which opened in 1963. The entrance to the restaurant is inside the building. Inside the restaurant, there are objects such as kanjiki and wooden skis displayed. The interior is small, with only an L-shaped counter seat. Originally with 15 seats, now only 10 seats due to COVID-19 measures. It is essential to make a reservation in advance. Upon being seated, we were greeted by a "Thank you, smile" strip in front of us. The menu includes meat dishes such as raw lamb, Ezo deer & raw lamb set, Ishikari-produced hogget, and a bite-sized lamb mince. There is also an upper raw lamb available. The restaurant starts by grilling onions and bean sprouts on the shichirin grill inside the counter, and they will replenish them for free when they run out. The Jingisukan sauce, grated garlic, chili pepper, and white sesame are provided. We added the grated garlic to the Jingisukan sauce. The sauce is a secret blend inherited from "Keisho-en," with a refreshing taste and a unique sweetness and depth. It is made by blending soy sauce with bonito flakes, kelp, garlic, green chili peppers, and western horseradish. Additionally, it is aged for over six months with apples from Yoichi. Ton-chan added garlic to it. Mini tomatoes and grated onions were also served as a service. The grated onions have a mild sweetness. The Ezo deer & raw lamb set includes shoulder meat from Hokkaido Ezo deer. It is lightly seared and enjoyed medium rare. The venison has no gamey taste at all. This delicious meat is achieved by promptly processing the deer after slaughter, such as blood removal. Next is the raw lamb, which is the shoulder part of New Zealand lamb. It has a well-balanced ratio of fat and lean meat, making it very tender and without any odor. The Ishikari-produced hogget includes thigh, shoulder loin, and loin. Hogget refers to sheep aged 12 to 24 months. Unlike lamb, which is sheep under 12 months, and mutton, which is sheep over 24 months, hogget is an intermediate age sheep. This meat is not from New Zealand but from Hokkaido's Ishikari region. It comes from the "Ishikari Sheep Farm" in Ishikari City, which primarily produces sheep milk cheese. The farm milks the females, while the males become sheep meat. The loin meat of hogget has a nice elasticity, different from the tender lamb, and a subtle sheep aroma.

Sapporo is filled with high-quality Genghis Khan (Mongolian barbecue) restaurants, and one of the most popular ones is Yama Koya. Luckily, I was able to make a reservation and visit. I started with lamb and deer meat, as well as raw lamb. The bean sprouts, onions, and cherry tomatoes were complimentary (which was much appreciated). The lamb and deer meat were both delicious, with no gamey taste. The deer meat was lean with a hint of iron, while the lamb was tender and full of flavor. Be careful not to overcook them. The sauce was not too strong, perhaps because they were confident in the quality of the meat. Next was the raw lamb, which was incredibly tender and flavorful. It made me realize how delicious lamb can be. I couldn't help but ask for seconds. I have only one question - the level of Genghis Khan in Sapporo is so high that honestly, it's hard to find a bad one (laughs). It's a bit strange. I want to try more restaurants and reevaluate. Thank you for the meal.

I heard it was delicious so I made a reservation and went in! I ordered a variety of dishes while sweating profusely. I couldn't eat lamb before because it had a strong taste, but this lamb had no strong taste and was very delicious. I had seconds. If you ever go to Hokkaido, be sure to visit this place!!

It might be a good idea to make a reservation in advance as this Genghis Khan restaurant is rarely available for reservations. I saw some groups being turned away on the day. The food is delicious and the service is friendly. The lamb was tastier than the deer! The mini tomatoes served as a palate cleanser were also delicious.

I had Genghis Khan at the counter! The cost performance was good, and above all, all the meat was delicious. I especially liked the deer meat and rice cakes! If you go to Hokkaido, this is a restaurant I definitely recommend. The guy at the restaurant may look tough at first, but he had a cute smile!

I visited the restaurant at 5:00 PM and it was fully booked, so they were not accepting walk-ins without a reservation. I felt bad for those who were turned away, especially since it was my first time trying Genghis Khan. However, the food was delicious and I ended up ordering three additional servings. The sauces and onions for self-combining were also fantastic. I definitely want to visit again when I go to Hokkaido.

I went to a popular restaurant without a reservation and managed to get in right before the last order at 8:30 PM. I enjoyed plenty of lamb sashimi and lamb meat! Even my middle and high school children, who were experiencing Genghis Khan for the first time, were very satisfied with the delicious meal. They must be using fresh and good quality meat.

I visited around 6pm on a regular day without a reservation. It's a 90-minute seating system and I was seated right away. The restaurant has a layout similar to an okonomiyaki counter, with bench-style seats in an L-shaped row. The mini tomatoes served as a starter were sweet and delicious. I saw the lady next to me getting seconds, so I followed suit. I added sesame seeds and fresh garlic to the sauce on the table. The assorted plate of raw deer and raw lamb had the deer tasting like fillet with not much flavor, while the lamb was tasty without any gamey taste. The premium raw lamb had a fatty texture to it, almost like lamb ribs. The asparagus, grown in open fields, was very thin but tasted good after peeling off the skin. The shiitake mushrooms were thick and delicious. The staff seemed busy, and with the time limit in mind, I decided not to order more and left. While you can't relax and take your time, it's a great place for solo diners as you can be seated quickly.

I had the opportunity to attend the snow festival after 3 years, so I had to eat Genghis Khan (grilled lamb)!! About a week before, I researched Genghis Khan restaurants near the Susukino Hotel and decided on Yama Koya after calling them. I made a reservation for 1 hour starting at 5 pm, and when I arrived, there was a traffic jam of people waiting for the same time slot. After about 5 minutes, we were seated, and the counter-only restaurant was fully packed! The staff first grilled the vegetables for us and replenished them as needed. The lamb was delicious, but the deer meat was surprisingly tender and very tasty! We had seconds and our stomachs were full. The cherry tomatoes on the side were a nice palate cleanser. Many customers asked if they could eat without a reservation while we were dining, but they were turned away as reservations were required. I would like to visit various Genghis Khan restaurants next year during the snow festival as well! - Dishes consumed: Grilled lamb & deer meat x2, sheep's minced meat, large rice, draft beer Sapporo Classic - PayPay was accepted!

The store is small and has a cozy atmosphere. It is very popular and always seems to have people waiting. If you come to Hokkaido, I highly recommend trying the Genghis Khan (grilled lamb) here. Especially the raw lamb is super recommended!! They also have deer meat which is high in iron, making it a great recommendation for women too! This is a perfect restaurant for those who love game meat.

The seating is limited so I recommend calling ahead before going. It was my first time trying venison at this Genghis Khan restaurant, and it was delicious! The restaurant is run by a husband and wife, with the husband in the kitchen and the wife providing friendly and kind service. It was a lovely place and I would love to go back again!

When making a reservation, I was told that I could only stay in the restaurant for 1 hour, so I was worried if it would be enough time. However, it turned out to be sufficient. It was my first time there, and I thought we would be called in the order we arrived, but we were surpassed by two other groups, haha. It seems like it's a first-come, first-served basis. Since it's only counter seating, the staff promptly asked for our next order before our drinks ran out, and even added more vegetables, so one hour was quite satisfying. The service was quick! The raw lamb was delicious, and the sauce complemented the flavor of the lamb very well. The staff also kindly taught us how to cook the meat properly, which was great.

I visited during lunch on the weekend. The restaurant opened at 11:30 and was full within 30 minutes. The menu is simple, with raw lamb, premium raw lamb, and deer meat. I ordered a mixed plate of raw lamb and deer meat to start. The hostess explained how to cook and eat the meat from the corner seats with great care. Both the raw lamb and deer meat were easy to eat with no strong flavors, and the sauce was delicious. The only downside was that the amount of vegetables was small (although you can ask for more, it's a bit awkward to do so repeatedly), and the drinks were a bit pricey for what you get. The draft beer came in a slightly smaller glass than usual, and the highball was served in a tall glass (draft beer 762 yen, highball 550 yen).

I visited the restaurant without a reservation even though it mentioned serving lunch. When I asked the busy staff how long it would take, they just said, "Wait a moment." I ended up waiting for about an hour. It seems like reservations are necessary as those with reservations were being seated first. I tried the lamb, deer meat, and minced meat. Onions, bean sprouts, and cherry tomatoes were all you can eat, so I had them without rice. It was my first time trying deer meat, and both meats were delicious without any gamey taste. The minced meat may be a matter of preference.

Sunday at 5:30 PM. The nearby "Matsuo Jingisukan" is a popular restaurant, so there is quite a line. On the other hand, this place has a traditional atmosphere. I had Jingisukan with beer. ...Delicious! It has no gamey taste at all! The lamb meat is top quality. I found a great restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

I asked a friend for a recommendation and decided to go to the restaurant. When I called to make a reservation, they said they had a seat available in an hour, so I went right away. I ordered the Genghis Khan and deer meat set. The appetizer was mini tomatoes, which were so sweet and delicious that I couldn't help but exclaim out loud. The owner said we could have seconds, which was really generous. I ended up having 12 tomatoes before feeling a bit shy about taking more. The deer meat was recommended to be lightly grilled, as cooking it too much would make it tough. I prefer my meat rare, so I grilled it quickly and it was tender and delicious, with a nice lean taste. The raw lamb was also tasty and not gamey at all. I ended up ordering two more sets. It was a great meal, and I will definitely come back again.

When I visited Sapporo, I made a reservation by phone at this highly recommended place for Genghis Khan. The Sapporo Classic raw lamb meat was tender and juicy without any unpleasant smell, so I quickly ordered more. It's great that you can also get free refills of vegetables. Despite the small space, the cozy atmosphere allowed us to enjoy Genghis Khan leisurely.

This extremely popular restaurant requires reservations to enter! Customers are constantly coming in, but those without reservations are all turned away. The garlic, lamb, and hogget dishes are irresistible, and the original Japanese sake "Kamui Misaki" served here is a delight! If you want to eat Genghis Khan in Sapporo, this is the place to go!

In April 2022, I landed at New Chitose Airport and made my way to Sapporo after a long time. The first place I headed to was "Yamagoya." When you think of Hokkaido, you think of Genghis Khan, right? The restaurant's features include tender raw lamb meat, locally sourced Ezo deer shoulder meat, a special sauce made with apples, and all-you-can-eat bean sprouts, onions, and cherry tomatoes. I sat at the counter inside the restaurant, enjoying the cozy mountain hut atmosphere. I ordered lamb and deer meat, special mochi, and rice. The meat was deliciously tender, the sauce with a hint of acidity was to my liking, and the rice went well with everything. The all-you-can-eat cherry tomatoes were also satisfying. Although I still had room in my stomach, I had plans to eat more around town, so I ended my meal here. I also noticed a dish called Iwamizu Hogget (limited quantity) that I'd like to try next time. Thank you for the meal!

Today, I visited the Yama Koya restaurant in Susukino, Sapporo. I ordered the raw lamb Jingisukan for 990 yen, along with a raw Sapporo Classic beer for 715 yen and a barley shochu called Ezofukurou for 605 yen. The Jingisukan came with bean sprouts and onions, and it seemed like it was all-you-can-eat. The lamb meat was delicious, but the grilled cherry tomatoes were surprisingly tasty as well. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this place after seeing it in a tourist guidebook. It was my last meal in Sapporo during this trip. The restaurant is quite small and narrow, with only counter seating. I arrived around 6 pm on a weekday without a reservation and was able to get a seat. According to the guidebook, the lamb meat sourced from New Zealand and Australia is a shoulder loin with just the right amount of fat. It is aged with apples and goes well with the refreshing special sauce. When you sit down, they explain the sauce and provide a Genghis Khan pot with a portable stove. The menu includes: - Draft beer ¥650 - Raw lamb meat ¥900 - Kimchi ¥400 The Genghis Khan pot is surrounded by vegetables like bean sprouts. The raw lamb meat is very delicious, with the juices tempting you to eat more rice. Grilling mini tomatoes is also a unique experience. The hot mini tomatoes are delicious!