The atmosphere of the restaurant and the staff's service were good. The Kalbi was delicious. The only downside was the predetermined meat that was served at the beginning. Also, the food ordered from the menu took a while to arrive. The variety of meat for the all-you-can-eat option was limited, which was disappointing. Overall, for the price, it was not as good as expected. The Kalbi was delicious.

I have been there a few times. The meat is delicious. It's not cheap though. I always debated whether to go for all-you-can-eat or order dishes individually, but ended up ordering dishes individually. It's easier to go for all-you-can-eat, but then you are limited to certain types of meat. When I went with my family of five (kids are in middle and high school and university), we spent around 20,000 yen ordering dishes individually. If we had gone for all-you-can-eat and spent around 20,000 yen, we would have been able to order what we liked. Here is a picture of the all-you-can-eat menu for reference.

I tried it out because they also offer lunch on weekends. You can choose between Hokkaido beef harami rice or small cold noodles lunch set with one drink. The beef harami rice had a generous portion with plenty of meat. The cold noodle soup was also delicious.

When I was working in Kitami 6.7 years ago, I used to frequent the Ajikoen Ginza store. I loved Ajikoen because the sagari was very tender, the maru-horumon was delicious, and the Ginza store had a great all-you-can-eat menu. I decided to go to the Ajikoen East Naebo store after a long time. When I looked at the menu, I saw they had Yukkejang Ramen. It wasn't there before, but as a big fan of Yukkejang Ramen, I couldn't pass it up. The ramen was served in a stone pot like bibimbap but it wasn't as hot as a stone pot. I ordered the normal level of spiciness, and it was quite spicy. The ingredients included mountain vegetables and Japanese beef in generous portions. The noodles were thick, curly, and low in water content, so you could enjoy soaking them in the broth towards the end. The taste was one of the best I've had among the many Yukkejang Ramen I've tried. One common pitfall of Yukkejang Ramen is that some places skimp on ingredients and have a thin soup, so they try to compensate by adding sweeteners to make it taste stronger. However, Ajikoen's Yukkejang Ramen had plenty of ingredients, no artificial taste, and still managed to bring out the flavor without relying on chili powder. I also tried the sagari, maru-horumon, and Genghis Khan, which were just as delicious, but the prices had gone up while the portion sizes had decreased. In today's world where prices are rising, it's understandable, although a bit disappointing.

When there was a KONAMI Sports Club next door, I used to visit often after exercising. Ajikoen is a good yakiniku chain restaurant. The regular-priced items are similar in quality to other chain restaurants, but when it comes to higher-priced meat (over 1500 yen per serving), the quality level goes up significantly and it becomes delicious. It's a good thing that it doesn't end up disappointing like at Yakiniku Gyukaku. I recommend trying the high-priced beef ribs and beef tongue if you have the budget. However, some may find it difficult to justify the price. Today, the meats I ordered were at half price: - Domestic beef ribs (marinated): Good texture and delicious for the price. - Domestic premium beef ribs (marinated): A bit more expensive but tastier. Highly recommended. - Pork intestines: Different taste due to the low price. Soft and delicious hormone. - Domestic lean meat: Average taste. - Thick-cut Ichibo: Average taste for lean meat. It becomes delicious with lean meat from Wagyu or branded beef. - Negi cold noodles: It has been renewed and tasted better. Much tastier than other major chain restaurants. It lacks spiciness and richness without gochujang, but the soup with a rich broth goes well with sweet kimchi and white leeks. Adding vinegar makes it a perfect soup. The noodles are slightly thicker and firmer than average Morioka cold noodles, providing a satisfying chew. The noodles were stuck together, so it took time to separate them. - Rice (medium): Can be eaten normally. - Strong lemon sour: Served in a small amount. - Drink bar: I didn't drink it myself, so I'm not sure. [Sauce] Two types of sauce are provided, sweet and spicy. However, there is no salt, pepper, garlic, or gochujang on the table. I usually don't ask for it because the salt for lean meat tastes weak. [Overall] Upon entering, a young staff member accidentally spilled sauce on the table and even on my wife's smartphone. Mistakes happen to everyone, but the surrounding staff members handled it politely, so it was good. Since the old days, even the young staff members work energetically with a smile, making it a very pleasant place. The interior has a sense of luxury, and there is consideration for children, making it a good restaurant for families. Social distancing is observed perfectly! The taste depends on the rank of the meat you order, but it was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

This shop is located along Miyanomori-Kita 24-jo Street in Higashi Ward. It is a little north of the intersection with Sankaku-dori. Across the street, you can find Homac and 100 Man Bolt. I dined here once over 15 years ago, and recently found it on a crowdfunding list, so I decided to revisit after a long time. Full Stomach Kalbi Lunch (1408 yen) includes kalbi, rice, miso soup, fresh vegetable salad, kimchi, and one soft drink. The quality of the meat is decent for the price, though I wish they included some grilled vegetables with the meat. Even just a slice of bell pepper or onion would make a big difference. It would be nice if they offered a side order of grilled vegetables for around 300 yen. The drink is self-service from a drink bar (no refills). This time, I had Nacchan's orange juice. They offer free extra rice, which is of good quality. I plan to visit again if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal. [Sapporo City Crowdfunding] You can support your favorite restaurants by contributing 1000 yen per share, which the city will subsidize to 1300 yen and prepay to the restaurant. You can then use this as a 1300 yen meal voucher at the restaurant within a specified period. The 5th round is already closed for applications.

I visited "Ajikoen Higashinaeho Store" on June 11th for the first time this year. This restaurant is a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant operated by a butcher from Kitami, and it was my first visit in over 20 years since their first store in Sapporo. The entrance of the store used to have a retail window where you could buy the same meat as served inside at a discounted price, but now it's gone. The location is along Kitahasshodori in Higashi Ward, and you can see the sign for "Charcoal Ajikoen" on the left when moving east from the Motomachi subway station. The building used to have a log house style with logs incorporated, but it has been renovated and now has a unique design with vertical columns covering the front. There are about 9 parking spaces in the front and a larger second parking lot in the back, so parking is not an issue. Today, my companion wanted to have cold noodles for lunch, so we decided to visit this restaurant. It's not easy to find a place that serves cold noodles for lunch, so we ended up at the Higashinaeho store despite the closer distance of the Shinkawa store, which has had some issues with closing at times. We arrived at 11:40, and there were already some cars parked in the front lot. We were seated at a round table since there were only two of us. I decided to go for the "Solron Red Ramen & Hokkaido Beef Harami Rice" lunch set for 1518 yen, while my companion ordered the cold noodles, fluffy egg soup, ice-finished raw marbled hormone, and a large jug of beer. I chose the extra-large rice option for my ramen. I also selected an iced coffee from the drink corner. The dishes arrived, and the Solron Red Ramen, which is only available as part of the lunch menu, looked special. The toppings included red-tinted white leeks, sliced scallions, and two slices of chashu pork. The red soup had a layer of oil on top, and underneath were onions, bean sprouts, sesame seeds, and beef. The soup itself was a milky white Solron Tan soup with a layer of red oil on top. The noodles were medium-thin curly noodles, and the spiciness was not as strong as the color suggested. The noodles were delicious and easy to enjoy.

【Visit in March 2022】All-you-can-eat with free-flowing soft drinks for 4,000 yen (tax included) → Unfortunately, we went by car... Yesterday's dinner was at this restaurant with my family♪ You need to make a reservation or else you'll end up waiting for a long time. Unlike typical all-you-can-eat places where you're forced to eat a lot of meat at the beginning, here you can quickly eat the meat you want in small amounts. The kids kept ordering beef tongue! The fresh meat and hormone chilled with ice had no unpleasant smell and were delicious. The side menu was also fulfilling, so the kids were very satisfied. My middle school son devoured two manga-like large bowls of rice and later groaned in discomfort.

This month's third stop was at "Ajikoen Higashinaeho branch", where I ordered the "Harami rice and cold noodles set" along with the "aged top sirloin" for lunch. After ordering the lunch set featuring the sought-after Harami rice, I couldn't resist the temptation of meat and ended up adding the aged top sirloin to my order. The Harami rice, cooked in a sukiyaki style and mixed with egg, was tender and delicious. The cold noodles were thick and chewy, providing a refreshing contrast. The aged top sirloin had a good thickness and was satisfying to eat. However, I regret giving in to the temptation of barbecue and going over budget!

Every time I look at the menu, I think that looks delicious, but I end up just looking at the grams... I really want to try this menu, but I always end up deciding based on the amount of meat, which I don't like about myself but can't stop laughing. So this time, I ordered the most powerful grilled meat lunch with the highest grams. The lineup includes beef kalbi, pork hormone, and pork sagari. The beef kalbi was delicious with little oil. The pork sagari was a bit tough. The pork hormone had a fresh taste and no odor, and was delicious. I think the hormone is exceptionally delicious. Thank you for the meal! Laugh.

I went to Mikaku-en Higashinaeho store! The menu was easy to order from, the ventilation seemed good, the air conditioning was effective, and I was able to enjoy my meal comfortably. It was delicious. If I had to say, I wish there was a bit more volume. Thank you for the meal!

I went to a nearby restaurant after a long time and found out they were open for lunch. I arrived a little after 11 o'clock and I was probably the first customer. They had hand sanitizing and temperature checks at the entrance. The layout inside the restaurant was complex, with loft-like seating on the second floor and round tables. I almost tripped. I was intrigued by the blackboard outside advertising a mountain of beef kalbi lunch, so I ordered that. It was served promptly. The mountain of meat looked impressive. The set included rice, salad, kimchi, and miso soup. The taste was consistently good. There were two types of sauce, a strong one and a fresh one. I tried both, but preferred the fresh one. Grilling the kalbi quickly and dipping it in the sauce was the best. The charcoal grill and charcoal must have had a good influence on the taste. I felt satisfied with the delicious yakiniku at a reasonable price after a long time. Thank you for the meal.

Yakiniku chain restaurant Nenjigen uses charcoal as a heat source. Quickly handed tongs to my partner. Aged Sagari with sauce and fat, the thick and flavorful meat is popular for a reason. Beef liver was a bit chewy and lacked flavor. Raw lamb Jingisukan was not very juicy, with a slightly less sweet dipping sauce. Raw beef tongue was average. Wagyu lamp had a hint of fat on the lean meat. The small cold noodles had an unnatural sweetness and the noodles were chewy. The small beef tendon ramen had clumpy noodles, but the soup was decent if you think of it as salt ramen. The Caesar salad with soft-boiled egg had two sauce options, one sweet and the other vegetable-heavy. The bill came to 9306 yen for a large jug, two highballs, one soft drink bar, and a voucher for a free plate of Kalbi next time. The tissue for blowing your nose was a bit stiff.

"I visited Ajikan Higashinaeho branch for lunch on a holiday. I went there around 11:30 on a Saturday and it was quite crowded, with people enjoying barbecue with beer in hand during the day. The lunch menu is available even on holidays and the prices are around 1,000 yen, which is quite reasonable. There are many options to choose from and it's nice that you get a free extra serving of rice and one free soft drink. On this day, my companion and I shared the popular three kinds of grilled meat lunch set for 1,380 yen (excluding tax) and the mountain-sized beef sagari lunch set for 1,180 yen (excluding tax). The lunch sets come with salad, kimchi, miso soup, and a soft drink. Of course, we upgraded to extra rice. The quality of the meat was quite good. The beef tongue was a bit thin and not the best, but the kalbi and sagari were tender and delicious. The sagari in the mountain-sized beef set had a different texture, but I think I preferred it over the other one. It was nice to have two types of sauces to choose from. The rice was cooked just right and I finished it all in no time, satisfied with the barbecue lunch. The restaurant is well-ventilated, so you can enjoy your barbecue without worrying about the smell. The interior is clean and the service from the staff, including the part-timers, was not bad. I will definitely visit again when I crave barbecue for lunch. Thank you for the delicious meal!"

Located in the Higashinaoso area, along Miyanomori and Kitaniijuyonjo streets, is a restaurant called Mikakuen. This is a chain restaurant specializing in yakiniku with its main store in Kitami. The branch here has been around for quite some time. There is a spacious parking space at the back of the restaurant, making it convenient for customers. They open for lunch, so I decided to try their lunch menu this time. The restaurant has a large, log house-style interior. The yakiniku is cooked on a shichirin grill on the table, so there is an exhaust hood, but some smell may stick to your clothes. They also offer all-you-can-eat options, but I ordered the "Mikakuen Popular Three Kinds of Yakiniku Lunch (1,380 yen excluding tax)" and the "Ice-Chilled Raw Hormone (380 yen excluding tax)" a la carte. The lunch set includes beef kalbi, beef tongue, and beef sagari, as well as rice (with free extra serving), miso soup, salad, and a soft drink. The quality of the meat was high and very delicious for the price. I found the raw hormone to have a slightly unique smell, which may be challenging for those who are not used to it. For someone like me in middle age, the lunch menu was filling enough, but those with a bigger appetite or younger diners might find it a bit lacking. I'm not sure how much I can eat, but I would like to try the all-you-can-eat option if I have the chance.

The Viking restaurant has very delicious meat quality. My favorites are the beef sagari and the ice-cold hormone. The lamb is also thick and tender. It would be nice if they also had plain raw lamb in addition to the seasoned one. It's best to come around 6 pm, but be prepared to wait. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with spacious seating divided into individual sections. The staff are all very friendly. They have a good system for accommodating children, which is very helpful. I've been going there once a month so far. I love meat! ❤️

We visited the restaurant with our family of 5 during the Golden Week holidays. We arrived around 11:30 am and it wasn't crowded. We ordered Genghis Khan lunch, large portion Kalbi lunch, cold noodles & stone bibimbap lunch, green onion cold noodles, a single order of raw lamb, and a single order of Yagen soft bone. The Genghis Khan had tender meat with a rich sauce, although it was a bit oily. I usually enjoy the green onion cold noodles at this restaurant, especially when I add lots of vinegar and kimchi. The sour and spicy soup with plenty of crunchy green onions and chewy noodles is light and delicious. Even though the portion is not small, I always feel like I could eat two servings. The salted soft bone was a bit too salty and oily for my taste, but I liked the crunchy texture. The raw lamb was the most delicious among the meats, with a tender texture, less oily than Genghis Khan, and a nice lamb aroma. The special soy sauce-based dipping sauce with plenty of sesame seeds was fragrant and went well with rice or alcohol. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal! I will come back again.

Shinshin was lean and had a good chewy texture. The first piece was cooked by the staff, and for the second piece, I cooked it myself to my liking. Today, I treated myself to a platter of five kinds of Japanese beef, with one piece per person. I usually order the zabuton as a single item, but I decided to try the shinshin this time since I had never had it before. The inner thigh of the Japanese beef was tender and delicious with a nice marbling. I like to eat my meat with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and wasabi. Since it's a restaurant specializing in domestic beef, the meat itself is very tasty.

At a yakiniku restaurant, have you ever experienced something this terrible? All the meat smelled bad, was greasy, and had a taste like nothing I've ever had before. Is it because I'm not familiar with Hokkaido-style yakiniku? I chose the non-all-you-can-eat option hoping it would be slightly better, but no... The all-you-can-eat option, what kind of meat are they serving? It was the first time I left so much uneaten at a yakiniku restaurant. I'm sorry. I thought that even if you randomly walk into a yakiniku restaurant, it wouldn't be that bad, but... I was surprised in a way. On top of that, the cost performance was terrible. No repeat visit.

Today is a weekday! It wasn't crowded, so I was able to relax and enjoy my meal slowly. The hormone dish was delicious!