I saw a flag saying "We serve lunch" for a while and finally decided to try it out. The popular luxury set for 1,980 yen includes rice, soup, kimchi, salad, a soft drink, and all-you-can-eat rice. It consists of four high-quality cuts: premium kalbi, rib cap, top sirloin, and beef tongue. You get to grill the meat yourself over charcoal. It's quite nice to have yakiniku for lunch, and it's delicious. The only concern is the cost performance. It's tasty, but at 1,980 yen... hmm. I had it treated by someone else.

[Published in early July 2022] This is my second time at Tokin, but I don't remember much from before. Today, I went for lunch with my usual companion. - Tokin set meal (880 yen + tax) - Yakiniku Gozen with mini cold noodles (1350 yen + tax) Lunch drink, rice refill free of charge - Miso horumon: The best dish today. Not exceptionally delicious, but satisfying with a good amount. - Tontoro: Quite good. - Kalbi tare: Considering the price, it was tender and good. - Salt harami: The harami had a bad smell. The sauce version seems better. - Kimchi: Tasted like supermarket kimchi, nothing special. - Cold noodles: Tasted like commercial soup, slightly salty with a strong artificial flavor. - Soup: Tasted like just adding hot water. - Aged beef tongue: Large portion, thinly aged, but lacking in flavor. [Overall impression] The service was good, and the meat quality in the same price range lunch was not inferior to other top 100 lunch spots on Tabelog. Other menu items are as mentioned above. A set without cold noodles might be better. Just for your reference. Thank you for the meal!

On December 29, 2021, when my wife was away for work, my eldest son, who was visiting from out of town, my second son, and I had dinner at a yakiniku restaurant. We decided to try "Tokin," which is fairly close to our home. In this area where many yakiniku restaurants have been in business for a long time, this particular location has changed hands several times. The restaurant was almost full, so we were told to wait and we took seats at the entrance. Customers kept coming in one after another, and some were waiting in their cars, while others who had made reservations in advance were able to enter smoothly. After waiting for a while, we were finally seated. The restaurant used charcoal for grilling, and the grilling net looked like a cheap disposable one from a 100-yen store. The thickness and size of the beef tongue were average, and so was the taste. The assorted offal plate included five types of hormone meats that you could enjoy all at once. It was recommended, and the quantity and taste were satisfying. The normal kalbi had a decent amount of fat, and it went really well with white rice. The sagari and harami cuts were both flavorful and had a tender yet chewy texture that made them popular choices. Depending on the region, some places refer to all the diaphragm meat as harami, but in Hokkaido, sagari is the more common term. Although officially classified as offal, it looks just like meat! It has become a staple of yakiniku. The prices seemed reasonable (although I don't usually go to yakiniku restaurants, so I can't say for sure). The only downside was that the meat took quite a while to be served after ordering, leaving us with nothing to do. They said it was because they needed time to prepare the meat after receiving the order, but it felt a bit slow even considering how busy they were. Despite having a reasonable amount of staff, the service was a bit slow.

On a certain weekday, I visited a yakiniku restaurant located along Higashi Ward's Shinmichi Street for lunch. The parking lot seemed to accommodate a few cars on both sides of the restaurant. The interior was spacious, resembling a family restaurant, with high-backed tables, vinyl sheets, and ample aisle space. The ventilation system was strong, making the restaurant feel safe in terms of COVID-19 prevention. Upbeat Western music played in the background. From the menu, I chose the "Large Set Meal" for 1,595 yen, as I didn't want to regret my choice. The meats included Kalbi with sweet marbling, mild-tasting Lamb, unique-flavored Salted Skirt, and Hormone Miso that was the most appetizing. The sauce was sweet and salty, enjoyable with gochujang and garlic. The meal also came with kimchi, seaweed soup, and shredded cabbage with Japanese dressing. The mini cold noodles were visually appealing and had chewy white noodles in cold soup with toppings like pork, boiled egg, cucumber, and tomato. Although the lunch was a bit pricey, I was satisfied with the quality and would like to visit again as a treat to myself. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Today, I had lunch with an old friend. We both aren't familiar with the area, so we decided to drive around until we found a place that looked good to eat. We ended up choosing a yakiniku restaurant, where we cooked our own meat on a charcoal grill. The variety of meats offered was impressive, and we enjoyed grilling our own food. The pork belly and chicken were seasoned with salt and pepper and tasted delicious. The beef was marinated in sauce and was also very tasty. The portion sizes may look small at first, but they are actually quite filling. Rice was unlimited, and my friend even got a second helping. Overall, we had a great time and the food was delicious.

Visited the yakiniku chain restaurant "Tokin" for the first time across all locations on January 8, 2020. I went during lunchtime. The lunch menu includes 3 options: "Yakiniku Set Meal 950 yen excluding tax," "Kalbi Set Meal 950 yen excluding tax," and "Large Serving Set Meal 950 yen excluding tax." I tried the "Yakiniku Set Meal," which includes 6 types of meat, with each type having around 2-3 pieces. It also comes with rice, soup, and salad. The Genghis Khan and seseri were the most delicious, in my opinion. Considering the price, it's a high-value lunch. On weekdays, you get additional benefits like free rice refills and complimentary soft drinks, making it even more worthwhile. Luckily, it was a weekday when I visited (laughs). The meal I had included the following: Thank you for the meal♪ Lunchtime: 11:30-15:00 [Yakiniku Set Meal 950 yen excluding tax] - USA Kalbi - Sendai Beef Tongue - Onion - Genghis Khan - Pork Belly - Seseri - Raw Hormone - Rice - Soup - Salad - Kimchi Additional [Weekday] Lunchtime Benefits: - Free rice refills - One complimentary soft drink

I don't remember why I stopped by here, but I do remember that I didn't have much time. I know that because I didn't get a rice refill haha. I ordered the lunch special, which was a large serving for 950 yen. If it was Toto, he would just eat the rice with kimchi, so he could handle two bowls of rice haha. I don't eat that much, but it's a good place to go for a meaty lunch.

I entered because they were open for lunch. The lunch menu seems to be not busy. I ordered the Kalbi lunch. The Kalbi was of decent thickness and the portion was okay. It came with a small side salad and kimchi. It felt like a budget-friendly option.

Cheap. Delicious taste.

I decided to try having lunch at a yakiniku restaurant called "Tokin" after a bad experience dining alone there at night. I found the restaurant easily accessible by car with a parking lot for about 10 cars. The restaurant was not too crowded, with only about 5 groups dining during lunchtime. It seems like not many people go for yakiniku during the day, as I don't recall going to a yakiniku restaurant during the day before. The friendly staff informed me that there are three lunch menu options available, but I could also order from the regular menu. Even though the temptation to have a beer and enjoy a yakiniku party in the middle of a weekday was strong, I had to resist as I was still working. I ordered the Yakiniku Gozen set for 950 yen plus tax. The set included various items like pumpkin, onion, USA Kalbi (marinated), Sagari (salt), Tongue (salt), Seseri (salt), Sendai Beef Tongue (salt), Raw Hormone (miso), Genghis Khan (marinated), rice, soup, salad, kimchi, and a choice of green tea, oolong tea, or orange juice. Rice was refillable, and the table had condiments like gochujang, salt, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon. The table also had a large charcoal grill for cooking the meat. I found the USA Kalbi a bit tough, the Sagari slightly gamey, the Tongue very fatty, the Seseri reliable, the Sendai Beef Tongue thinly sliced with a bit of chew, the Raw Hormone tender but I prefer salt over miso, and the Genghis Khan the most enjoyable. I noticed that many other diners were ordering the lunch set and adding on a few extra items, but I was content with just the set. I wish they had a similar set available for dinner, as it would be perfect for dining alone.

Casually passing by, I came across a sign that said "Serving lunch." I had originally planned to eat ramen, but decided to change course and parked at the restaurant. I asked the staff how big the large set meal was, and they said it was 260g, which is 1.5 times the size of a regular set meal. I'll go with that. The grilled meat cooked over charcoal is really delicious, even if it's not high-quality meat. It's frozen imported beef, cheap pork belly, and slightly better grade of offal. But even with that kind of meat, it tastes great when grilled over charcoal. And all this for just a little over 1000 yen including tax, which is a good deal considering the cost and effort of grilling over charcoal.

Charcoal-grilled meat lunch at the Kinshindo store. I had been planning to go for lunch for a while, as they had opened a few months ago, but I couldn't reach them by phone initially, so I forgot about it. Today, when passing by this area in the morning, I noticed a lunch sign outside, indicating that they were open for lunch. There were a total of 6 lunch menu options, and I decided to go with the Kalbi set this time. The beef Kalbi was cooked just right to maintain its juicy texture. It had a sweet sauce that added flavor, but since it wasn't too strong, I also tried it with a mixture of sauce and gochujang. The soy-based sauce was mild and smooth in flavor. The quality of the meat itself was standard and popular for a lunch set. The Wakame soup was a classic choice, and they mentioned that rice refills were free, but I decided to save some space this time. The kimchi had a good balance of acidity and was easy to eat. The salad consisted of shredded cabbage, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and a few slices of bell pepper and onion, which complemented the meat well. Although I considered adding more items from the a la carte menu, it seemed that only lunch sets were available during lunchtime. I look forward to trying their recommended Rib Cap dish if I have the chance to visit for dinner. The restaurant has ample parking, a clean interior, and comfortable booth seating. The highlight was being able to enjoy charcoal-grilled meat on a shichirin grill from lunchtime. The manager, who seemed to be in charge of the dining area, was always smiling and attentive to the entire floor, providing a reassuring level of service. Overall, I would rate the experience as 3.3, with the taste at 3.2, service at 3.5, atmosphere at 3.7, cost performance at 3.3, and drinks at 3.2. Next time, I am looking forward to exploring the charms of the evening a la carte menu.

Today I went to a shabu-shabu restaurant, but it was so crowded that I couldn't find parking, so I gave up and looked around for something else. That's when I found Tokin, which opened in July. The interior is relatively new. We ordered the all-you-can-drink option for 1618 yen. Soft drinks are 270 yen, but my partner drinks a lot, so it should be fine. I started with beer, and my partner had freshly squeezed pear juice. The menu varies slightly depending on the branch, and this one had the all-you-can-drink option. Unfortunately, they didn't have our favorite red meat platter. We ordered two servings of kalbi, pork sagari, pork belly, salted hormone, thick-cut bacon, kimchi, a big portion of negi salad, pickled cucumbers, and my partner's rice. The two servings of kalbi had thinly sliced shabu-shabu style meat and chunky kalbi, but it wasn't really a large portion. The pork sagari was the most delicious among the meats. The negi salad with lots of onions and a salt and mayonnaise dressing was a new favorite for me. Even though we intended to eat less meat today, the bill came close to 7000 yen. Tokin seems a bit more expensive now, but it's a convenient place to go when you feel like having some yakiniku. By the way, my friend drank 13 drinks including cream soda and definitely got their money's worth!

I came two days in a row and then took a day off before coming again. I'm surprised at myself. It was the final day of a special promotion where the lunch barbecue set became one coin as part of a collaboration with a popular TV show. Last time I came, I found out that you could reserve a table even during the discount promotion, so I couldn't resist making a reservation. The addictiveness of barbecue is amazing. Just like the day before yesterday, I ordered the barbecue set meal (950 yen + tax ⇒ 500 yen tax included). It included kalbi, beef tongue, Genghis Khan, pork belly & chicken tender, raw hormone, vegetables (pumpkin & onion on this day), rice (all-you-can-eat), wakame soup, salad, kimchi, and a drink. Even at full price, it's a great deal. The drink was a jumbo size, with a choice of iced oolong tea, green tea, or orange juice, and I chose oolong tea all three days. I also added an extra order of beef belly kalbi 110g (490 yen + tax), just like the day before yesterday. Eating barbecue really makes you feel happy. For dessert, I had baked pudding & vanilla ice cream (290 yen + tax). It's more like a frozen pudding, so it's like a creme caramel. I may have gone overboard by having barbecue for lunch three out of four days, but it was enjoyable. I thought I should be more restrained for a while, but it was so delicious that I want to come back again sometime. Thank you for the meal!

I ended up coming two days in a row. My craving for yakiniku just won't stop. I used the discount promotion for the "recommended" program. Yesterday, I had to wait for a long time, so this time I changed my bus route and arrived about 25 minutes before opening. I wondered if there were already some people waiting, but to my surprise, there was no one. Huh? Eventually, about 5 minutes before opening, people started gathering. I quickly got seated as soon as they opened, and shortly after ordering, a voice from the entrance announced, "We are now full with reserved customers, so there will be a wait." Why didn't anyone line up? Turns out you could reserve seats even during the sale! I didn't know and needlessly lined up alone. Today, I ordered the "yakiniku set meal" where you can try various meats in small portions (tax excluded 950 yen ⇒ recommended discount tax included 500 yen) and 110g of beef kalbi (tax excluded 490 yen) because I enjoyed it yesterday. 110g of meat looks quite substantial when you see it like this. Additional orders are at regular price, but I'm satisfied with this amount. I'm actually not a big fan of horumon (offal), but I can eat a small amount like this. It tastes good when eaten in moderation. Today, I came with a light breakfast (usually I eat a lot in the morning), so I also ordered a dessert that I couldn't fit in yesterday. Strawberry cheesecake & vanilla ice cream (tax excluded 290 yen). The price is reasonable and I think it's worth it. In total, I ended up spending more money than I intended for a one-coin yakiniku meal, but I came all the way here to eat, so I don't want to leave feeling unsatisfied. It was delicious! Full and satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

This shop is located a little north of the intersection of Shindo and Naeho Hill Jewel Street in Higashi Ward. I knew that the shop had opened here, but I hadn't had the chance to visit until now. I found out about the half-price promotion that was featured on a local information program through a follower's post on Instagram. I arrived at the shop around 11:50 due to the bus schedule, even though it opens at 11:30. Naturally, the shop was full and there was a wait. I managed to sit on the bench in the waiting area, so I didn't have to stand in a line, but I still waited for about 45 minutes. I started to get hungry. Personally, I think it would be more efficient if they took orders from customers while they wait and then allow them to order as soon as they are seated, or even take orders during the waiting time and serve the food quickly once seated. At this point, the customers who arrived first had already received their first orders, so I thought the kitchen might not be too busy and orders could be served quickly. I ordered the Kalbi set from the three half-price barbecue lunch sets. By mentioning the name of the program, I got the set for almost half the price, which was a great deal. The meat was delicious and I quickly finished it. Since the lunch set wasn't quite enough, I added the recommended pork belly. I love grilled vegetables, so I wish they had a combination of various vegetables as an option. I also ordered a drink, which was served generously. I wanted to try the dessert, but I was already full and exceeded my budget, so I skipped it this time. The half-price promotion is until the 26th, so I might go back for another lunch set. I hope I can visit again. Thank you for the meal!

Wow, we rode our bikes a lot (with Dad)! On this day, we rode from Sapporo Station to Moerenuma Park, Sapporo Satoland, and Okadama Airport, just playing and taking a detour back home (with Dad). We really rode a lot (sorry)! No snacks along the way (Dad is strict)! Just hydrating! So, we parked our bikes at this place along the Sapporo Shin-do road. The inside of the restaurant was spacious, with other customers giving off a nice smoky smell. We were seated at the table farthest back. At the same time, a hot grill called "shichirin" was placed on our table. Dad gave some instructions: "I'll do the grilling, so you can't touch it." Got it! Dad asked, "Wanna try some horumon (offal)?" Sure thing! It's my first time! So, I chose the "Yakiniku set meal"! Dad got the "Kalbi set meal" and added some "Genghis Khan" (grilled mutton). We were all set (^▽^)/. Dad grilled the food quickly on the charcoal. The horumon shrank as it cooked! Interesting! The "tontoro" (fatty pork) sizzled as the fat dripped onto the fire! Now, let's dig in with some rice (^▽^)/. Oh, and Dad got the kimchi as a gift! The horumon is delicious! It's crispy and has a good chew. The tontoro makes a funny sound when you bite into it. The kalbi is magical meat! The Genghis Khan is tasty too. Energy fully charged! With the help of the friendly staff, it was a comfortable lunchtime! Now, shall we make one more effort?!