Asahikawa specialty, salt hormone, visited to eat. Bottle of beer for 561 yen, a large bottle of Sapporo Classic! A shichirin is brought out, the charcoal fire is strong and flames rise brightly, getting excited even before eating! Salt hormone for 330 yen, crispy texture, seasoned with salt sauce and delicious when eaten as is after grilling. It slightly burns on the charcoal fire but has a nice smoky flavor. Grilling onions together is sweet and great. Pork tongue for 495 yen, thick and delicious. Sagari for 462 yen, pork diaphragm, chewy with umami coming out as you chew. Raw lamb for 528 yen, charcoal and special salt flavor, delicious. Kimchi for 275 yen, homemade with a pickled taste. Asparagus for 440 yen. Small rice for 110 yen. Each dish has a large portion yet is cheap. Just over 4000 yen for two people! Excellent value for money. Thank you for the feast.

Great value for money. The salted hormone was delicious! The mixed hormone was cheap and tasty. The pork jowl was melt-in-your-mouth. The skirt steak and raw lamb were also delicious and went well with rice. We also ordered beef ribs, but the other meats were tastier! It was disappointing that they didn't have Yukgaejang soup or egg soup.

I ordered hormone, kimchi, sagari, asparagus, and yukgaejang-gukbap. I have been to the original store in Sapporo as well, and overall, I prefer the seasoning there. The yukgaejang-gukbap here has a richer flavor compared to Sapporo, and even the children enjoyed it and ate heartily.

I go to this place a lot because you can eat a lot for a ridiculously cheap price... Recently, I found my favorite menu items here! - Akasen for 640 yen: It's the fourth stomach of a cow, but it has a rich flavor with just the right amount of fat that spreads in your mouth. - Makgeolli (1000ml) for 1450 yen: They only sell it by the bottle, so I end up drinking the whole thing by myself haha. I might try mixing it with something else like: - Mini shochu (200ml) for 390 yen - Grated pear juice for 250 yen: I'll ask for some ice and mix it with the shochu. The pear juice is from Korea, and it's small and sweet, so I'll go heavy on the shochu haha. But surprisingly, it's pretty delicious! You can drink outside in the space across the street during the summer. They're open from 4 PM on Sundays and holidays. If you're looking for a beer garden, this place is way cheaper and tastier, so I definitely recommend it!

This place is the best. The cost performance is too good. The restaurant itself is a bit smoky, so it's better to wear clothes that can be washed quickly, but the food is so delicious that you won't even notice. It was the best, with pork that was so delicious.

In mid-June 2023, I had dinner at a restaurant in Asahikawa that specializes in salted pork offal. I arrived around 5:05 PM and was the first customer. The place quickly filled up, and by the time I left, even the terrace seats were full. The first dish I tried was the salted pork offal, pork diaphragm, and homemade kimchi, with complimentary onions for grilling. The salted pork offal was chewy with a delicious umami flavor, while the pork diaphragm was a nice balance between meat and offal. I also ordered the pork large intestine and more onions, as they were both thick and tasty. The vegetables in Hokkaido are so delicious that you can't help but savor them. The large intestine had a great texture and no unpleasant odor, showing how fresh and well-prepared it was. The kimchi served as a palate cleanser and was refreshing. I had a bottle of Sapporo Classic beer and two highball drinks to accompany the meal. Overall, I was very satisfied with the food and experience. Eating alone at a yakiniku restaurant allows you to focus on grilling without feeling bored. I would love to come back to try other items on the menu when I visit Asahikawa again.

Before heading to the mountains, I stopped by Asahikawa. I visited a charcoal grill restaurant that I had been curious about without a reservation, around 9 pm on Thursday. I was seated at the counter and informed that the last order was at 10 pm, with the restaurant closing at 10:30 pm. I enjoyed a large bottle of Sapporo Classic beer, mixed horumon (offal), tanmoto (tongue), and raw lamb, and the bill came out to just under 3,000 yen! The food was delicious and the cost performance was excellent!

The seasoning was just right with salt and pepper. I got a recommendation from the staff. I arrived after 8 pm and the place was almost full. While waiting for a little bit, the place was quite smoky, but once I was called in, the smoke didn't bother me anymore. When I started grilling, everything was well seasoned and prepared, with no unpleasant smell of offal. I was surprised by how delicious the onions were. The kimchi was also too good. If you feel like having a drink, you can even go alone. The counter was mostly occupied by solo diners. Whether it was something soft, chewy, crispy, everything I ordered was delicious!!

I visited around 4:30 on Sunday. I was seated right away at a table for two and was able to eat comfortably. I ordered mixed horumon, raw lamb, grilled vegetables, raw beer, and a large bottle of Sapporo Classic. It was in the 3000 yen range, I think! Cheap! I was so full that my stomach felt like it was going to burst. The lamb eaten with salt was delicious. Highly recommended!

The best hormone! I have never eaten such delicious hormone before! I visited this place during a trip and ended up buying some frozen ones to send back on a cargo flight (lol). Plus, it was very reasonably priced, and I found a really good restaurant!

I bought some famous local cuisine from Asahikawa, called "Salt Hormone," at the Hokkaido Fair at Fujisaki Department Store. I also purchased some salted pork harami. Each pack contains three bags. It's delicious! Perfect for pairing with alcohol. You can also put it on rice to make a Salt Hormone bowl or Harami bowl.

For example, sushi is Japanese food. Gyoza is Chinese. Pizza is Italian. While I somewhat understand the foolishness of categorizing things, it can also be seen as a form of kindness to identify where a dish comes from. However, when it comes to this dish of simply grilling meat and eating it, where does it belong? It's too simple. The act of grilling and eating meat itself makes categorizing this dish by country seem pointless. At this restaurant I visited, I was reminded of this once again. Grilling fresh meat over charcoal and simply enjoying it! Bringing categorization or analysis into such a pure and simple happiness is unnecessary. Whether it's brand meat, rare cuts, lean meat, aged meat, salt-based seasoning, sauce preference, private rooms, smokeless grills, it doesn't matter! Just grill the meat, eat it, and drink sake! The pleasure of eating brought back to its purest form, like a diamond, by this outstanding meat restaurant! Grilling various fresh hormone cuts generously sprinkled with a special powder of pepper and garlic, then grilling them on a charcoal grill and washing it down with beer... This is the sumo wrestler of northern barbecue that stimulates the primitive pleasure of eating to the fullest!

When I traveled to Hokkaido, I visited this restaurant. The atmosphere inside was like a traditional izakaya, and it had a pleasantly smoky smell. The hormone dish I tried was very salty, which surprised me. As someone from Kyushu, I realized that places with cold climates tend to have salty food. It paired really well with Sapporo Classic beer.

In Tokyo, there is a sense of forbiddenness in the excessive saltiness that is absolutely not allowed. The meat is usually seasoned with salt and pepper, but here it's three times as salty. My friend couldn't eat it. The specialty salted hormone is chewy and you can eat as much as you want. Delicious. I was surprised to see 4 pieces of tongue meat. Grill the surface until crispy, cook the inside with residual heat, and take a bite. Delicious. We also ordered heart, lamb, and chicken tenderloin, all of which were fresh and delicious. And most importantly, it's cheap. I was amazed that such fresh meat could be this price. Considering the saltiness, I may not be able to eat it often, but I want to visit this place again someday.

I finally made it to this charcoal grill restaurant after missing the timing twice before. I saw it on a TV show and wanted to go, so I started with a plum sour to quench my thirst. The salted hormone dish includes pork stomach, which is seasoned perfectly with just the right amount of salt, and it tastes great. It's a good deal at 336 yen. The upper hormone dish includes rectum, which has a unique crunchy texture. I might actually prefer this one. I ordered them separately because they were cheap, but if you order the mixed hormones, you get both. The raw lamb was around 560 yen, and despite being lean, it was juicy and flavorful with just the right amount of salt. It's delicious even without any sauce. The beef kalbi was a standard type and tasted like good grilled beef. The cost performance is great at this charcoal grill restaurant, and the rice portion is large. Although it was a bit soft, that's part of the charm. Cooking over charcoal really enhances the flavor. I had to get another plum sour. All this food cost me 2900 yen, which is a great deal considering the quality. Just be aware that your clothes will smell like charcoal after dining here. Thank you for the meal!

The price was cheap, the portion was bigger than normal, and it was super delicious! I wanted to make a reservation, but couldn't get through on the phone... I wonder why?! I couldn't make a reservation, but decided to try my luck and went anyway. They were able to seat me in the next available slot in an hour, and I got to eat. I came all the way from Obihiro, so I'm glad I got to try it.

I visited a charcoal grill restaurant that I often see in supermarkets in hot Hokkaido. I made a reservation for 4:30, but when I arrived, there were already customers. The menu included items like sagari and upper hormone, which I often see in supermarkets. My expectations were high, but unfortunately, they were not met. First of all, everything was too salty. It was like the kind of snack you would have while camping, maybe 3 pieces with beer would be enough. Next, the smoke was overwhelming. This can happen sometimes, especially in older restaurants, but I wish they had better ventilation. Lastly, the charcoal grill inside the restaurant made it incredibly hot and sweaty. In addition to the smoke and saltiness, the short-staffed service was lacking, with constant apologies and delays. The same was happening at other tables. This is unacceptable. If they have a short-staff, they should limit the number of customers. My companion and I agreed that we would not be returning.

I was curious about the salt hormone dish, so I went to try it. In conclusion, it was really delicious. Not smelly. Also, the raw lamb was really delicious. Where did the lamb smell go? It was just delicious. Tender. Also, the cost performance is really good. Even though we only ordered one dish at a time, it felt like 1.5 to 2 times the amount in Tokyo. The inside of the restaurant is smoky, so be careful if you are concerned about that. There seems to be a shortage of staff and they seem a little busy. Sometimes it may take a while to get your order taken, but be patient. Hang in there, staff. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Asahikawa. It's a shop known for its salt hormone grilled over charcoal. *Salt Hormone (330 yen per person) The photo shows two servings. It contains pork stomach. The crunchy texture and perfect saltiness are irresistible. *Nodo Kori (462 yen per person) It's a new menu. The crunchy texture is delicious, but the pepper was a bit too strong, making it too salty. If you use it as a quick second stop, it's a high cost performance where you won't spend more than 1,000 yen per person!! There are charcoal shops in Sapporo too, but I think it's special to eat in Asahikawa. I'll visit again (*'ω'*)

As always, my reviews are usually about ramen, but sometimes I review 【Hokkaido's gourmet food】. The 26th edition introduces "Shio Horumon" from Asahikawa.=================================When it comes to Asahikawa's specialty gourmet food, "Shio Horumon" is the name. Shio Horumon, which is made by grilling pork offal instead of beef, is said to have originated in Asahikawa. Hokkaido residents have always liked pork, even in sukiyaki, pork is the mainstream instead of beef, and pork minced meat is very popular at yakitori restaurants. Especially in Asahikawa, the region has been prosperous in pig farming since the Meiji era, and pork has been commonly consumed. The presence of the famous "Northern Garrison" known as the Army 7th Division played a role in this. In 1901, when the unit was stationed in Asahikawa, the city rapidly developed as a military town. The population, which was only about 3,600 people, increased rapidly to 17,000 people in just 5 years. With this, pig farming also became prosperous in Asahikawa. Pig farming played a role in supplying a large amount of food to the rapidly increasing soldiers and citizens, as well as in the disposal of leftover food. The development of pig farming led to the birth of Asahikawa ramen, made with pork bones, dried fish, and lard, and the birth of Shio Horumon, which became a specialty of Asahikawa after the war. The shop that became the trigger for the increase in the popularity of "Shio Horumon" after the war was "Sumi-ya," which opened in 1986. Now, there are branch stores in Sapporo and outside Hokkaido, and "Sumi-ya's Shio Horumon" is sold in any supermarket in Hokkaido. Currently, the store in Kotoni, Sapporo, is the main store, so I wonder if the Asahikawa store is considered the first store. Sorry for the long introduction as usual, but (^^;;, for today's dinner, I went to "Sumi-ya." The restaurant is located at 8 Jo 3, Gojo Street, Asahikawa City. Walk straight from the station towards the city hall, and cross the 4th street (national road) and turn right on the next street. The restaurant is located on the left side of the alley ahead. It's easy to find with a yellow sign that says "Sumi-ya" in black letters. I visited with three men in late April on a Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. We waited for a while but were seated in about 5 minutes. The charcoal grills were already prepared at the table. First, we ordered beer. Next, we ordered the "Mix Horumon." "Mix" is a combination of Shio Horumon (stomach) and Upper Horumon (rectum). While grilling the onion that was served as a free service (charged from the second plate), the pink and white horumon appeared♪ It's a large amount for three people. It seems that one serving is a suitable amount for two people. We grilled the horumon carefully while drinking beer. Once it had a moderate amount of char, we enjoyed it♪ The pork horumon with a salt sauce was delicious! It has a crunchy texture yet is tender to chew. While picking at the fresh horumon with a simple salt flavor and no odor, conversations flourished. We then ordered beef ribs (2 plates), raw lamb (2 plates), vegetable grill (1 plate), and more beer. We forgot to order the specialties "Pork Sagari" and "Tontoro," so that will be for next time. We finished it all in no time♪ Full and satisfied, it was delicious~(*´∀｀*) Since the outbreak of the new coronavirus infection, I have become accustomed to dining alone, but eating grilled meat together with everyone is still delicious♪ The bill for three people was 7,304 yen. It's less than 2,500 yen per person and still cheap. The delicious and affordable prices are one of the charms of "Sumi-ya." I will visit the Sapporo store next time. It was delicious. Thank you♪ (Visited on April 24, 2022) (Posted on September 10, 2022)

I've always wanted to try Jyayu for over a decade. I would occasionally see the sign on the alley. This time, we stayed in Asahikawa for two nights and three days, so we made a reservation and went with my family. When we arrived at the reserved time, I was surprised by the thick smoke inside the restaurant. Our reserved seats were on the second floor. When we entered, there were no other customers yet, so the air was clear. They told us it would take some time, but the mixed horumon arrived in no time. It came with onions. We also ordered raw ham, kalbi, pork belly, beef liver, grilled vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, kimpa, large rice, oolong tea, orange juice x2, and draft beer x2. The total bill was ¥7250. Everything was so filling and delicious. My child found the second floor, which had become smokey due to being full, irritating to the eyes and started crying, so we had to evacuate outside (lol). But it was so tasty. The kalbi and lamb had a high salt content because they were seasoned with salt. For drinks, you may have to wait as they prioritize serving those who arrive later. But the staff were kind and the atmosphere was bright, so it was nice. Smoking was only allowed outside. Thank you for the meal! I will definitely come back with just adults next time!