On the final day of my business trip to Hokkaido, I checked out of the hotel and headed to Tokachi Obihiro Airport in a rental car. I arrived at the airport earlier than planned, so I decided to visit a recommended tourist spot called "Kofuku Station" by an elderly gentleman from the same company. It is a place loved by tourists and locals as the "starting point of happiness" and the "lover's sanctuary." I rang the "Bell of Happiness" by myself at this place. Ding dong~ Now, even though it's a bit early, it's time for lunch. This will be my last meal on this Hokkaido trip, and I have decided. I cannot leave without trying the local dish of Hokkaido, the soul food of the locals, "Genghis Khan." I visited the popular specialty restaurant "Genghis Khan Shirakaba Obihiro Main Store," which was established in 1957 in Obihiro, Hokkaido. It is a 10-minute drive from Kofuku Station, and when I arrived at 11:20 on a weekday and informed them that I was dining alone, I was promptly guided to a table for four. The restaurant is quite spacious, and about 70% of the seats were already filled within 20 minutes of opening. The interior of the restaurant is quite smoky, with a white haze everywhere. I placed my order from the menu, and soon enough, my Genghis Khan arrived. The staff member lit the Genghis Khan pot for me, and it was time to start. - Mutton Genghis Khan 730 yen - Lamb Genghis Khan 950 yen - Rice 200 yen - Miso soup 150 yen The black one is mutton, and the white one is lamb, both weighing 150g each. Following the instructions from the staff, I cooked them, but wait, was the onion supposed to go on the bottom? Once they were cooked, I dipped them in a sweet soy sauce-based sauce. The mutton had a good chew and flavor, while the lamb was tender and without any gamey taste. The sauce really brought out the deliciousness of the meat. Authentic Genghis Khan, so delicious! I quickly mixed in some rice and sipped on the miso soup. Ah, happiness! I was a bit worried about having 300g of meat before eating, but I finished it all easily. Thank you for the delicious meal!

When you come to Hokkaido, you have to try Genghis Khan! So, I visited Genghis Khan Shirakaba, a 30-minute drive from Obihiro Station! I visited on a weekday, so it wasn't too crowded, and I was able to sit down smoothly without waiting in line! I ordered the lamb Genghis Khan, and of course, rice too! It was about 150g for one serving, around 5-6 slices! I also ordered the recommended rare cut lamb sirloin and had seconds of rice! They kindly accepted my request for extra sauce! The lamb Genghis Khan was delicious without any strong smell! They only accept cash for payment, and since there didn't seem to be any convenience stores nearby, it's necessary to have cash ready!

The other day, I had delicious Genghis Khan (grilled lamb) in Furano, so I decided to have lunch at the famous Shikabashi restaurant in Obihiro on my last day. The meat menu consists of only two types: lamb and mutton. The lamb has more fat and no strong taste, while the mutton has less fat and a slight unique taste (although not too strong). It was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating the white rice. The homemade sauce was not too sweet and very tasty. We ate to our heart's content and it only cost 3500 yen for two people, which is great value for money! To be able to enjoy such delicious Genghis Khan at this price, truly Hokkaido is amazing. I heard that you can also order it for delivery, so I might want to order it when I start craving it again.

I visited the restaurant right when it opened. I arrived about 15 minutes before the opening time. Since it was a weekday, there weren't many people waiting in line yet. But soon after I entered, the restaurant quickly became full with 3-4 groups. My friend and I ordered 3 plates of lamb and mutton. The dishes were very easy to eat and delicious, making us feel like we could eat as much as we wanted.

The popular restaurant was as crowded as ever! We were told there was a one-hour wait, but we were seated in less than 40 minutes. We ordered the recommended lamb sirloin, lamb jingisukan, mutton jingisukan, and added onions and rice. The lamb sirloin was delicious, but I still prefer the jingisukan. Personally, I like the lamb jingisukan the best as it was the most tender.

It seemed like a popular restaurant, so I decided to visit without a reservation. The interior was spacious and clean. They had both mutton and lamb Genghis Khan dishes, each available in 150g portions. I wanted a smaller size since I was dining alone, but ended up ordering the mutton Genghis Khan with rice. It was delicious, with a tender texture and a tasty sweet and savory sauce. Thank you for the meal.

Trip to Tokachi Obihiro for 2 nights and 3 days! For lunch on the 2nd day, we went to Genghis Khan Shirakaba. The restaurant is only open for 3 hours during the day, and even on weekdays, it is said to be a popular Genghis Khan restaurant with long lines. Therefore, we arrived 20 minutes before opening and were first in line. Soon, more customers started lining up. About 15 people were in line before the opening. Thankfully, the restaurant opened 10 minutes early that day. The interior of the restaurant is spacious. The menu is very simple. We ordered... Lamb Genghis Khan for 730 yen, Lamb Genghis Khan for 950 yen, Rice for 200 yen, Non-alcoholic beer for 450 yen. The lamb and mutton were served on one plate, along with onions. Since we had to drive, we toasted with non-alcoholic beer. The sizzling sound on the hot plate was delightful. We started with the mutton, which had no gamey taste and a satisfying texture. The lamb was very tender and delicious, better than the mutton. Both had a good balance of lean meat and fat, and a juicy flavor. The lamb was so good that we ordered another plate. The homemade soy sauce-based sauce was delicious, and the rice was fluffy. It was a long time since I had Genghis Khan, and it was indeed very delicious as rumored. Thank you for the meal!

We were planning to go to Suba in Nakasatsunai, but our navigation system was acting up and took us to the south side of Obihiro Station instead when we tried to input the address by phone. We decided to try Shirakaba Genghis Khan restaurant first to see if we could make it in time. After re-entering the address in the navigation system, we finally arrived smoothly at 12:00 on Friday. We ordered three servings of lamb, one regular rice, and two small rices. The Shirakaba Genghis Khan was delicious, with tender meat and especially tasty sauce. It's even better than the popular Heiwaen restaurant. The Kibi rice was also good. This restaurant is great for tourists, business lunches, or casual dining. Please try it out!

Must-have reward on the way back from a business trip to Obihiro. It's common to see multiple groups lining up before the store opens, and it's usually full 15 minutes after opening. It would be nice if they could take reservations for those who are already in line before opening (I wonder if they do this on weekends?). However, the meal, consisting of mutton, lamb, rice, and miso soup, costs around 2000 yen and provides a satisfying experience. Both the mutton and lamb have little to no strong flavors, with the lamb being almost too mild to the point of being unsatisfying, making the mutton the preferred choice. The sauce also pairs perfectly with the meat, making the rice disappear.

As soon as the restaurant opened, it was fully booked and there were 30 groups waiting. I was amazed by its popularity. I ordered one serving of mutton and one serving of lamb. Maybe I should have ordered two servings of lamb? However, when I tried it, the mutton was incredibly delicious, so I added another serving. It turned out to be the best lunch ever.

I waited for an hour from one hour before because it was Sunday. People started lining up 15 minutes before. I think the one in front is lamb and the one in the back is mutton. The sauce was well flavored and I hardly felt any smell. It disappeared as I ate. I am very sensitive, though. The portion size was just right for the price, and it was delicious. The restaurants in Sapporo are expensive and not easy to visit, but I would like to come back here many times.

I visited around midday (11:45). The parking lot was full, but there were empty seats inside the spacious restaurant. I ordered mutton and lamb Genghis Khan, rice, and added onions. The Genghis Khan at Shirakaba was delicious, it had been a while since I last had it!

I went with a friend who was moving to remember the taste of Tokachi together. We arrived before the opening time on Saturday, expecting it to be crowded, but there were already more than 10 people lined up. We entered as soon as it opened, but it was full right away, still very popular. We ordered 2 servings of mutton and lamb each, and then added more lamb at the request of my friend. It was my friend's first visit, but they really liked it, which was great.

This is the restaurant "Shirakaba Jingisukan"! It's my favorite place♡ I usually get takeout and eat at home, but I dined in for the first time in 15 years. It's still as crowded as ever. The strong smell and smoke are overwhelming (≧∀≦)! I ordered the Jingisukan mutton! It sizzled in the shiny Jingisukan pot♪ Dip it in the sauce and eat it with sticky rice... Delicious (*´Д｀*)! The miso soup and kimchi are also good! I couldn't resist and ordered more Jingisukan! Eating at the restaurant is definitely the most delicious! Thank you for the meal!

This is Genghis Khan at ShiraKaba. Long time no see! We always get takeout from here! This time we got "Mutton Genghis Khan 400g for 1,250 yen" and "Lamb Genghis Khan 400g for 1,650 yen" to take home. When you order at the restaurant, they pack fresh meat in a bag for you. Let's cook it at home! Whether you grill it over charcoal, in a frying pan, or in a Genghis Khan pot, it's delicious! Both lamb and mutton are tasty. Lamb has more fat and is tender... It's been a while since we had ShiraKaba Genghis Khan! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

The Genghis Khan (Mongolian barbecue) in Hokkaido is incredibly delicious, and the one made from white birch is a bit addictive. I often buy it for around 1700 yen at the Super Daiichi Hachiken store because I love it so much. So when I visit the Furano area (where there is a branch), I definitely want to stop by this restaurant. The main store has a nice atmosphere and gives off a traditional vibe. I love it. The lamb is good too, but the mutton is the best. It doesn't have a strong smell, but it reminds me a little of the original Genghis Khan flavor. I really want to keep going back to this restaurant.

I visited Shirakaba-san for the first time in a while. I arrived 10 minutes before opening, but they had already started letting people in, so I was able to enter right away. The prices have gone up again, with mutton at 730 yen and lamb at 950 yen. It's a pretty good price for Genghis Khan. The food arrived in less than 5 minutes after ordering. I like mutton here, and as always, it's delicious. It has little fat, so it's not very juicy, but it's not gamey and has a good texture. The prices probably won't go down anymore, but I hope they won't increase further.

When it comes to Genghis Khan in the vicinity of Obihiro, the restaurant that always comes up is Genghis Khan Shirakaba Obihiro Main Store. Some long-time customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the taste and portion size in recent years, but for a first-time visitor like me, the restaurant was satisfying in terms of price, taste, and portion size. They only open for lunch, so I arrived at the restaurant before opening time, but to my surprise, there was a huge line. It was a weekday, but the line was incredible! I was amazed. There was no announcement from the restaurant staff about how to line up, so it was confusing. Some elderly ladies were complaining about the way people were lining up, so it seemed like there might be some arguments. Scary. However, once inside the restaurant, I realized that there are 26 tables, which can accommodate about 100 people if each table seats 4. Even if you go in a group, as long as you are within the first 26 in line, you can eat in the first round, so they may not be managing who is lining up where so strictly. They offer both lamb and mutton, and being in Hokkaido, I thought I should go for the mutton! But then again, I wanted to try the classic lamb too! So, I ordered both. After trying both, the lamb was clearly more delicious that day. The fresh lamb paired well with the ginger-heavy dipping sauce. On the other hand, the mutton had a bit more of a gamey taste, which some might find enjoyable. The restaurant is very smoky, so be cautious about what you wear when visiting. You can end up smelling like Genghis Khan after eating, so if you don't like that, make sure to plan out your post-meal routine carefully. I run a blog called "Yakiniku Zukan," where I document my visits to yakiniku restaurants all over Japan. Some might argue that Genghis Khan is not yakiniku, but if you're grilling and eating meat, it's a broad definition of yakiniku, right? So, if you're interested in Genghis Khan information, be sure to check out my blog as well.

Located on the way from Obihiro Airport to Obihiro City, we visited this restaurant as part of a plan to stop by "Kofuku Station" and "Aikoku Station" at Obihiro Airport in the morning, and have lunch here around 11 o'clock. When we arrived at 11 o'clock, the restaurant was already open for customers. The interior of the restaurant is relatively spacious with table and tatami seating. We were able to get a table on our first try. The menu consists mainly of Genghis Khan (grilled lamb), with three types of cuts available: "Lamb Sirloin," "Lamb," and "Mutton." We ordered the limited quantity of "Lamb Sirloin," "Lamb," "Mutton," "Rice," and "Kimchi." The "Lamb Sirloin" arrived first, with a clean and thick cut, a glossy crimson color, and an elegant visual appearance. The texture was tender, not tough even though it was thick, with a perfect balance of chewiness and elasticity. There was a subtle lamb flavor, but it was not overpowering, rather refined. Next was the "Mutton," which had a bit more of a lamb-like taste compared to the "Lamb Sirloin," but it was still elegant and enjoyable. Finally, we ordered an additional plate of "Lamb." It had a lighter red color than the "Mutton," looked tender and light, and had a sweet taste. The sauce had a miso-like flavor, different from the typical Genghis Khan sauce, mild and not overpowering. The meat had no unpleasant smell, allowing the flavors to shine through. In Tokyo, eating Genghis Khan is usually a special event, but this restaurant's Genghis Khan is so approachable that I would love to visit weekly for lunch. I envy the locals who get to enjoy this deliciousness regularly. I've heard that lamb meat is not easily distributed outside of Hokkaido, so while in Hokkaido, I wanted to taste this deliciousness. As a traveler, I was delighted to encounter this fantastic Genghis Khan restaurant that seamlessly blends into the Obihiro lifestyle.

Genghis Khan Shikikaba 2022.08.30 What I can do now is to support restaurants by being extra careful. Let's all do our best together ✨ With this feeling, I visited "Genghis Khan Shikikaba" after a few years because I happened to be nearby for work today. The location is in Shikawa-cho, Obihiro City. The exterior is a large one-story building. The interior is spacious with 4 tables for 4 people each and 10 sunken kotatsu tables. I ordered: - Lamb x2 for 660 yen each (tax included) - Lamb for 880 yen (tax included) - Rice for 200 yen (tax included) I remember the first time I had millet rice at Shikikaba about 20 years ago. The meat, a mix of loin and belly, was exquisite. The mutton had a good elasticity, and the lamb was tender with a fruity garlic-flavored sauce that was very delicious. I will definitely come back to eat Genghis Khan here again. Thank you for the meal m(__)m Genghis Khan Shikikaba - Business hours: 11:00-14:00 - Closed on Mondays

I went to work in Hiroo in the morning, so on my way back, I stopped by Shirokaba. It's crowded on weekends, but not so much on weekdays. I was seated at a raised tatami-floored area. I ordered mutton and lamb with rice. I wonder if mutton and lamb were not separated in the past? The rice is brown rice. The mutton is a bit tough. The lamb is softer and more to my liking. I ordered an extra serving of lamb. Thank you for the meal.