There are so many yakiniku restaurants that it's hard to count. And they are all crowded. The reason why becomes clear quickly - delicious, cheap, and generous portions! The "Otokomori Hormone" set for 2980 yen includes 600 grams of assorted hormone cuts. Fresh and tender, with a great texture. Each cut - cow stomach, liver, tripe, small intestine - offers a different experience. The miso-flavored hormone is even richer. The ramen at the end is a great finish, with a salty and peppery soup. The quality is so high, it's hard to believe the restaurant doesn't have a higher rating on food review sites. It's a fierce competition in this area, and that's why the quality is so outstanding. Thank you for the meal.

Arrived at 7:00 pm on a weekday with a reservation for 6 people. Initially, there was one empty table, but it later got filled up and the place became full. Located in a competitive area for yakiniku in Kitami City, we managed to secure a reservation after calling several places at 5:00 pm. This was the "5th Street branch," as the main branch across the street was closed for relocation. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere with two servers and one chef. There was an exhaust vent directly above the shichirin. We opted for the all-you-can-drink option (90 minutes for 2000 yen) with Premium Malts beer. Since it was a business gathering, we didn't take many photos of the food. Some of the dishes we ordered were: - Tongue (1529 yen) with salt - Kalbi (1089 yen) with sauce - Sagari (1089 yen) with seasoning - Mix Hormone platter (1639 yen) with salt and miso - Pork throat cartilage (539 yen) - Bean sprout namul (539 yen) - Kimchi (539 yen) - Cucumber pickles (539 yen) The meat was tender and delicious, with flavorful sauces. The dishes were satisfying, especially the hormone platter and the cartilage. We extended the all-you-can-drink option for an additional 45 minutes and the total bill was just under 6500 yen per person. Overall, we were impressed by the high quality of yakiniku and hormone dishes in Kitami.

As expected. If you stroll around the town, you'll see Yakiniku neon signs on every street. This area seems to have a high average level due to the fierce competition in the yakiniku business. One of the specialties in the Okhotsk region is Kitami Yakiniku. Simply cut meat placed on a shichirin grill. The saltiness level is up to you. The taste of the thick sauce varies from shop to shop, but you can tell it's Kitami Yakiniku by its color and thickness. I arrived in Kitami after 10 PM. After checking in, I walked through the rainy streets. Peeking into the storefront, I was asked if I was ready, and I replied with a "please". I sat down and had a draft beer. I quickly ordered from the easy-to-read color menu. - Sagari ¥880: Even those who are not fond of beef will find it light and delicious, with or without the sweet and thick sauce. - Upper tongue ¥1080: Grilled on one side for a perfect finish. - HP coupon Hormone: Lightly flavored due to proper preparation. - Specialty stew ¥480: Various cuts of meat simmered to perfection. Looks rich but tastes light and flavorful. - Pickled vegetables assortment ¥580 - Smashed cucumber ¥380: I thought I had a little, but ended up eating a lot. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I have never seen a hormone dish like this before. And it's reasonably priced! The fact that the all-you-can-drink option is Suntory brand is a minor downside for me, but overall I'm very satisfied.

The last lunch in Kitami, the gateway to Okhotsk... Although a state of emergency has been declared in Hokkaido, Kitami is a city where alcohol can be served until 7 pm. However, walking around the downtown area on the weekend, it was so empty that the term "shutter street" perfectly described the loneliness. Due to the impact of the coronavirus, there were hardly any local customers walking around, and most of the shops were closed. Feeling reluctant to go to a family restaurant and not in the mood for ramen, I was in a dilemma! But then, I spotted some guys outside starting a charcoal fire. They approached me and said, "We're open! We also have beer!" Looking at the menu posted outside, I asked for more details from the staff. As a person from Hokkaido, how about trying Kitami's representative grilled meat set with horumon, sagari, and onions? Intrigued, I followed them inside. Welcomed enthusiastically as the first customer, I was seated near the entrance with charcoal prepared for me, and I enjoyed a cold beer. The meat arrived, and it was deliciously tender. The horumon was so soft and flavorful, and the sagari was thick and juicy. And speaking of Kitami, it's known for horumon, or rather, onions. The thick slices of onions were grilled to perfection, and they were so sweet! The staff, perhaps due to being less busy, engaged in conversation and made sure I didn't feel alone. Despite it being lunchtime, everyone was enjoying beer and grilled meat, and the staff made sure I had a good time. They even offered me additional services like a highball at the end. The set came with kimchi, namul, rice, and soup, but I politely declined the rice and left feeling full and satisfied. It was a fun and delicious meal... Thank you for the great experience!

I went there for the first time! I thought it might be small because it's a yakiniku restaurant in the city, but it was surprisingly spacious and I was able to enjoy my meal in a calm atmosphere. The meat was tender and fresh, and very delicious.

I went to eat a special lunch set during the period of the Preventive Measures Against the Spread of the Coronavirus Law. The Aged and Tender Beef Sagari Set for 1749 yen including tax is eaten with a special sauce. The Special Black Wagyu Kalbi Set for 1859 yen including tax looks and feels high quality, and melts in your mouth when you eat it. It was delicious! However, I found out about the lunch information on Facebook, but please be aware that lunch and takeout are cash only. It was written in small, thin letters on the left side of the menu, which was hard to read. I usually don't carry cash, so it was risky. Please make the note that lunch and takeout are cash only more visible and clear on the menu.

Sagari, miso hall, kimchi, and premo beer ✨ are the best ✨

"Wagyu sagari, strongest red miso, all delicious!"

The yakiniku at the third party was amazing in Kitami!

Extremely disappointing.

Thickly sliced tongue

I came to Kitami. It is a huge town of 110 kilometers from Daisetsuzan to Okhotsk. It is known for having the best onions in Japan. When it comes to the number of yakiniku restaurants per capita, it is number one in Hokkaido and second in the country. There are 70 restaurants competing with dishes like beef sagari and pork hormone. Our restaurant specializes in hormone dishes. We enjoyed grilling them on a charcoal grill at our table. They have a wide selection of drinks, and we had shochu. We grilled the meat slowly over low heat. The key to hormone dishes is the fat, and the sauce is excellent. The prices are very competitive. The young waitstaff are very active.

I used it for a drinking party. I ate hormone, ramen, and drank beer. It was very delicious. Especially, the ramen was good. You put yakiniku sauce in the broth, dip boiled noodles in it, and eat it, like tsukemen. It was a way of eating that hit my love for tsukemen. The restaurant was small, and the staff were all very kind. There were quite a few people with unique appearances. They are open until late at night, so we were able to drink plenty.

Hormone specialty yakiniku restaurant in Kitami. I was planning to get the roast beef bento for takeout after seeing it in the June issue of QUN, but they said it's already sold out. So, I decided to go for the stew instead. It's a hormone restaurant's stew, so it's bound to be delicious. I ate it at home right away. The base is soy sauce. The ingredients are all hormone except for the green onions! Usually, there are daikon radish, carrots, konjac, etc. in it, right? But here, it's all hormone. And it's super generous in portion. And all this for 540 yen, so cheap. The soup is filled with the umami and fat from various parts of the meat, making it incredibly delicious. It goes really well with the Kubota Manju sake that I received as a gift. I heard you can also get the meat for takeout, so I'll make a reservation next time and bring some home.

I used it for a small class reunion. The staff were polite and the meat was delicious! The homemade sauce was also delicious. A must-visit restaurant when in Kitami.