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This time, we didn't quite see eye to eye, so I'll leave my thoughts here.【Visit Summary】This restaurant had a relatively high rating on Tabelog (3.54 stars out of 47 reviews) and was recommended by some people. However, the food was hit or miss, with some dishes lacking in quantity and content for the price. Ordering drinks individually can also be expensive for those who enjoy drinking. It was a rare occasion where our wavelengths didn't match.【Restaurant Name】in Sapporo Chuo-ku area.■Food●Lamb Jingisukan (Grilled lamb) - ¥680. The portion was small for the price, and included some trimmings. The taste was average, and didn't offer good value.●Maruchou (Grilled pork belly) - ¥680. The portion seemed a bit small for the price, but when grilled slowly, it was juicy and delicious.●Sagari (Grilled beef ribs) - ¥980. The thickness was appealing, but the portion was lacking for the price. However, the thick cut provided a rich chew and great flavor.●Chicken konik (Grilled chicken cartilage) - ¥450. The price and portion were reasonable. It was rich in spices, with a firm texture and good flavor.●Upper lamb - ¥880. A bit pricey, but thick and not like trimmings. It had a substantial thickness, good flavor, and was recommended over the Lamb Jingisukan.●Tongue (Grilled beef tongue with green onion) - ¥980. The portion was small for the price, but it had a good thickness and great taste.●Yukkejang soup - ¥500. Decent portion and flavor with plenty of shrimp and other ingredients.●Cold noodles - ¥880. Decent portion for the price, but the taste was disappointing, lacking in broth and with an odd topping of dry fried eggs.■Drinks●Mega Highball - ¥600. More like whiskey on the rocks with lots of ice.●Draft beer - ¥500. Average (small portion).●Mojito - ¥600. Expensive for the content.【Closing Remarks】The atmosphere inside the restaurant was dark and somewhat lacking in cleanliness, with poor ventilation. The meat dishes were good for the higher-priced items, but not so much for the cheaper ones. The drinks were expensive and not of the best quality. The food was hit or miss, with the cold noodles being a miss. Having a Tabelog coupon printed was mandatory. The service was not exceptional, and the coupon was not very convenient. It might be better value for group dining, but otherwise, there aren't many advantages. The final bill was significantly higher than expected, adding to the disappointment. It was a rare big mistake for me, and I felt like this restaurant just wasn't a good fit for me. Thank you for the meal.