Special occasions call for a special meal, and high-quality yakiniku is just perfect for such days. I love yakiniku so much that I never miss out on it, even when I'm in Okinawa. In Sapporo, I think this place, Gurmanzu Ito, is the best. The prices are a bit higher than regular restaurants, with regular loin costing 1,000 yen and kalbi costing 1,200 yen. It can be quite difficult to make a reservation at this popular restaurant. Before 9 pm, it's extremely hard to get a reservation, and after 9 pm, it becomes easier as the customers change. However, it gets difficult to reserve again around 10 pm. The best time to aim for is around 9 pm. The atmosphere is calm and the murmurs of people around the roaster are just right, not too quiet or too noisy, allowing for a relaxed dining experience. One of the highlights of this place is watching them cut and prepare the meat right in front of you from the showcase. However, this can only be seen from the counter seats, so it's not suitable for pairs. Groups of three or more will be seated at a table as the standard. [Premium Loin - 2,200 yen] The loin here is not the lean type you might imagine, but rather a loin that allows you to enjoy the flavor of the marbled fat. In other restaurants, this might be called premium kalbi. The meat is of high quality, with a moist and sweet fat. It doesn't melt in your mouth but has a firm texture with a soft finish. This meat is best cooked slowly over a slightly lower heat. [Premium Kalbi - 2,200 yen] Unlike the premium loin, the premium kalbi comes with "grilled vegetables," which vary depending on the day. Perhaps it serves as a palate cleanser after enjoying the richness of the fat. This meat is best cooked slowly over low heat as well. The dipping sauce here is slightly lighter in taste compared to regular yakiniku restaurants. It's refreshing and allows the meat's flavor, especially the rich fat, to stand out. Delicious. [Wagyu Mino - 1,200 yen] The miso is slightly spicy, and the aroma of sesame oil is wonderfully fragrant. This is a recommended dish. Cook it slowly until a light char forms on the surface and enjoy it quickly. That's the key. It's a dish that fans of Mino will love. I usually add [Wagyu tongue - 3,300 yen] to this lineup, but unfortunately, it was sold out today. What a shame! The pace of eating yakiniku here is a bit slower than usual, allowing for a more leisurely and thorough dining experience. (Conversation might be an important part of the menu as well.) So, in a sense, it might end up being cheaper than usual. The finishing touch is the "yomogi tea." It has a unique aroma and tastes great. It's a perfect cup to refresh your tired tongue after indulging in the richness of the fat. Enjoying high-quality meat in a stylish space, with attentive service, and savoring it slowly. That's the kind of luxury you can experience at this restaurant. It was delicious again today. Thank you for the meal.

Wow, Gurumanzu Itou! Amazing! Even though it's a restaurant that's hard to get a reservation at, we were lucky to get a private room. Everything was delicious! The lean meat was so tasty! I had three helpings of harami! And the seseri was incredibly good! The kimchi tasted just like authentic Korean kimchi! When we left, there were about eight groups waiting in line.

Recently, I realized that I hadn't had yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) in a while, so I made a reservation a week ago to enjoy some delicious meat. The restaurant had moved, and it had been at least 2 years since I last visited. The reservation was for 5:00 PM. When I opened the door on time, I was amazed by the beauty of the interior. It had become much more spacious, stylish, and beautiful compared to before. It was a step up in terms of yakiniku quality! I started with a Sapporo Classic beer for a cheers. The foam was so beautiful. For the order, I wanted to try kejan and seared dishes, but they were not available that day. I ended up ordering the scallop kochori, and it was incredibly delicious. The quality was worth ordering, and the aroma of the leafy vegetables was excellent. The chef mentioned that it was celery. Normally, it's associated with winter, but nowadays, it's probably available year-round. Apparently, celery is commonly used in Korean cuisine. For the yakiniku, I ordered the following: - Wagyu skirt steak (sagari) 2.600 - Kalbi 1.200 - Beef liver 1.000 - Wagyu hormone 1.000 I also had makgeolli for drinks, and the slight fizziness was very nice. The label on the bottle was the name of the restaurant. All the yakiniku dishes were incredibly delicious. The kalbi had just the right amount of fat for my taste. The liver was tender and fresh. I'd like to try it raw with sesame oil and salt. The hormone was grilled with the fat side down until crispy, and it was delicious. But I think I still prefer the sagari. For drinks, I had freshly squeezed green orange sour, frozen makgeolli, and grapefruit juice squeezed from whole fruits. The quality of the drinks was impressive. For the finish, I had Wagyu tail soup, garlic chive kimchi, and a small bowl of rice. It was so satisfying. I ended the meal with mugwort tea, which was like herbal tea. The food and service were top-notch. It was a great dining experience. Next time, I look forward to trying the kochori with oysters instead of scallops. Can't wait!

★Highly Recommended Restaurant Catalog★ Sapporo's most popular yakiniku restaurant with reservations that are hard to come by, "Gurumanzu Ito" does not use frozen meat, all dishes are made with fresh ingredients selected by the chef on the day. The price may be high, but the performance exceeds it. Not only the taste, but also the quantity will leave you satisfied. Recommended dishes ordered: ✔︎ Wagyu tongue ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ Limited availability! A popular signature dish with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. You'll be amazed! It's so delicious that you'll want to pair it with alcohol, but your instincts won't allow it. Eat it with a bowl of rice (large) and enjoy! It is recommended to make a reservation from 5 pm to fully enjoy it! ✔︎ Ichibo Recommended for today, ordered as per recommendation. Sweet fat, the more you chew, the more umami and fat overflow. Enjoy it with a handful of rice! ✔︎ Lamp Perfect marbling, tender red meat. I've never had something this tender before. Enjoy it with wasabi and special sauce for a refreshing taste. ✔︎ Top loin No, it's kalbi! (Compliment) No, it's top quality! (Compliment) You can request for more marbling. ✔︎ Hanasaku loin Already seasoned in a smokeless roaster, it blooms like a rose. Dip it in wasabi and enjoy the fluffy meatiness blooming in your mouth. Full bloom. ✔︎ Top mino blanched ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ This is my first time trying this, it's like fish cartilage but not quite, with a unique texture that only fresh ingredients can provide. The special sauce is amazing. A must-order. ✔︎ Ezo kimchi stuffed squid ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ Kimchi stuffed in squid is out of this world, no one would have thought of this. Another must-order, seriously delicious. ✔︎ Spicy tripe stew The sesame is a nice touch. Not too spicy, the deep broth is great. The chewy tripe is plentiful, and you can finish it off by adding rice to make a porridge. ✔︎ Beef heart Tender, no odor. The crispy texture is also amazing. The attentive service is excellent! Overall, a highly satisfying yakiniku restaurant. Thank you for the feast!

Visit date 2023.7.29 In Sapporo, there is a beloved restaurant that I absolutely adore. The quality of the meat is always top-notch, and they never use frozen meat. The cozy interior exudes warmth and a sense of luxury, yet it's not too formal, making it enjoyable for occasions like entertaining clients, dates, or group meals. However, due to its popularity, getting a reservation can be challenging. I recommend booking in advance, especially for early time slots. On this day, starting at 6:00 PM, I highly recommend ordering the "Wagyu Beef Tongue." Eating this makes you forget all your worries (laughs). Savor the flavor by chewing it slowly. The "Kainomi" is said to be the most tender part of the Kalbi, and the richness of the fat is irresistible. It goes well with both sake and rice! The "Kamenoko" is juicy red meat that I quite enjoy, especially with sponge out broth soy sauce and mountain wasabi. The "Wagyu Mino" is an exceptional dish for offal lovers like me. It's not just chewy but has a nice texture that's easy to bite into. And the seasoning is outstanding! I left the restaurant that day feeling completely satisfied. I also appreciate the warm and friendly service from the owner, the madame, and the staff. It's no wonder this place is so popular. Thank you for the delicious meal!

This restaurant is always crowded, but surprisingly, late hours are a hidden gem! The quality of the meat is good and the cost performance is quite high. Anyone you recommend it to will be pleased. Both the meat and side dishes are delicious, and they are open until late at night, which is convenient for visiting after work.

When I went to Sapporo, I absolutely wanted to eat at this yakiniku restaurant. I finally made it. The beautiful interior with a Japanese theme. We ordered a la carte items like misuji, hanasakit an, wagyu sagari, hotate no kocchori, celery leaf salad, yukkejang ramen, and everything was delicious and had great value for money! I will definitely come back!

A yakiniku restaurant that offers only non-frozen meat! Everything you order is delicious and affordable!! The chicken tenderloin is so fresh that it could be eaten as sashimi! Since they serve raw meat, the recommended items change daily, so be sure to ask the chef for today's recommendation before ordering! The only downside was that the rice was a bit hard. It would be even better if the smoke ventilation was improved a bit.

A popular yakiniku restaurant in Sapporo, which was previously located a bit away from the bustling Susukino area, has now moved to the heart of Susukino. I tried to make a reservation twice before, but it was always fully booked. This time, I managed to make a reservation for 19:00 two months in advance. When I arrived, the entrance looked more like a Japanese restaurant. Inside, there were counter seats on the left, with several men cutting meat in the back. The place was packed with customers, mostly women wearing kimono and aprons. The atmosphere was more like a casual yakiniku restaurant rather than a high-end one. We ordered a variety of dishes, including Namul assortment, White Cabbage Kimchi, Beef Tongue, Ichibo, Beef Rump, Yakiniku, and Cold Noodles. The food was delicious, and the prices were reasonable. Unfortunately, some popular items were sold out, but overall, it was a great dining experience at a local favorite spot.

It is a restaurant that is difficult to get a reservation at, but luckily we were able to secure one for 4 people a week in advance. The atmosphere at the entrance was nice, and as soon as we walked in, we felt the high-class ambiance. The food was excellent, and the service was also great.

I am a Gourmands fan. On the first night in Sapporo, I went here. I made a reservation a month ago. They have moved and the atmosphere has improved. It's stylish and the food is delicious. The menu describes the characteristics of each meat part, making it easy to order. The Yariika kimchi was too much for two people. Other customers were also ordering it, and you can take the leftovers home. My favorite was the wagyu harami (salt). I even ordered seconds! My partner likes mino, so they had the mino with sauce. They said it was the best mino they've ever had. I usually don't like mino because it's hard to chew, but I enjoyed it here. And the white senmai (spicy sauce) was the best appetizer. The premium tongue was cut thick to thin, which was amazing! I prefer slightly thinner cuts over thick ones. I want to try the regular tongue next time! There were other meats I wanted to try, but we couldn't enjoy all of them as there were only two of us. We ended with comtan soup and clam rice porridge topped with garlic chives kimchi. I plan to revisit soon.

Delicious! Very delicious! This was my first visit since they relocated. The lightly boiled upper mino was so tasty that even though I'm not a fan of horumon, I couldn't stop eating it! The lamp was also tender and very delicious. In addition, I had marushin, kalbi, loin, seseri, yukkejang soup, beef horumon, chijimi, and naengmyeon. Everything was delicious ♡ The taste of the meat varied depending on how it was cooked, and even though I usually like my meat well-done, it was so delicious that I didn't want to cook it too much. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also very nice and cozy. Thank you for the meal.

In June, I visited Gourmet Ito in Susukino, Sapporo, at my wife's request. This was my first visit since they relocated. The restaurant has a good reputation with a rating of 3.67 out of 5 from 90 people. The atmosphere is nice and has a luxurious feel to it. We ordered various dishes including beef tongue, seasonal kimchi with dried squid, harami (skirt steak), garlic soup, a dish whose name I forgot, liver, and Yukkejang ramen. Every dish was delicious, with no disappointments. The beef tongue was particularly tasty. The harami was juicy and full of flavor, and the accompanying turnip added a sweet touch when cooked. The liver was fresh and tasty, and the dish I forgot the name of was also delicious. The seasonal kimchi with dried squid was a standout dish. The garlic soup and Yukkejang ramen were also very enjoyable. The alcohol selection was good, and my wife was pleased with it. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely want to visit this restaurant again whenever I return to my hometown. Thank you for the delicious meal.

"Gurumanzu Ito," a famous yakiniku restaurant on the northern land, has gained a reputation for its delicious food. With the recent move, their ratings on Tabelog have been reset, making it a bit easier to get a reservation, but the scores are climbing back up, so reservations are still essential (especially during non-late hours). The restaurant's interior resembles more of a Japanese cuisine open kitchen rather than a typical yakiniku restaurant, with female staff wearing traditional Japanese attire, creating a unique atmosphere. On this day, I had the pleasure of trying the mino yudofu, kimchi assortment, liver, hōtō (wagyu harami tail soup). The yudofu was served first, and it was simply amazing. The perfect thickness and cooking method made it crunchy, chewy, and juicy, creating a delightful experience in the mouth. The accompanying sauce had a strong Korean flavor, enhancing the overall taste. As I was enjoying the yudofu, the liver arrived, looking fantastic. Although it was delicious when grilled and had no unpleasant smell, the overpowering flavor of the yudofu sauce made it hard to appreciate the liver's taste. I had to stop the yudofu and focus on the liver instead. The hōtō had excellent marbling and was perfectly seasoned with the momi sauce, making it a delightful dish. The arrival of the rice alongside the meat was a sight to behold, and it was simply delicious. The wagyu harami had a bit of tendon, providing a pleasant texture to enjoy. Grilled to perfection, the meat was juicy and flavorful, complemented by the dipping sauce. Rather than just a yakiniku restaurant, it felt more like a culinary establishment that respects Korean and Japanese cuisine while expressing the concept of "delicious" through yakiniku. I was extremely satisfied with the experience! I have a blog called "Yakiniku Zukan," where I record my visits to yakiniku restaurants across Japan. Feel free to check out my blog for more information on other yakiniku restaurants.

I made a reservation for Friday after 6 pm. Despite being quite expensive, the restaurant was fully booked. I was seated at the counter and started with a Sapporo Classic beer for 700 yen. I ordered a Kimchi assortment (5 types) for 1200 yen, Ichibo for 2500 yen, Marushin for 2800 yen, Gyutan (beef tongue) for 1500 yen, rice for 280 yen, and Harami (skirt steak) for 1380 yen. The Kimchi assortment arrived first, with 5 varieties including cabbage, cucumber, radish, eggplant, and garlic chives. They were all delicious, although the eggplant Kimchi was a bit average. The rice was served elegantly in a silver bowl, but a larger portion would have been better. Next came the Ichibo and Marushin dishes. Marushin was described as having a "firm red meat flavor," while Ichibo had a "wonderful balance of lean meat and marbling." Marushin was tender with a nice bounce and delicious flavor. As for Ichibo, despite initially thinking it had too much fat, the balance of fat was perfect, melting in the mouth without feeling heavy. It was a delicious first experience. The Gyutan was thick and flavorful, allowing the salt sauce to be fully enjoyed. The Sagari was fresh and cooked quickly to savor the natural meat flavor. Marushin was so impressive that I ordered another serving. It melted in the mouth without being heavy on the stomach. I also added asparagus and scallop tempura, which was slightly bland but complemented the rich flavors of the grilled meat. Overall, it was a satisfying meal. Thank you for the feast!

I made a reservation and went there for his birthday! It was fully booked even on a weekday! Such a popular place! All the meat dishes were delicious!! It was my first time eating such delicious meat (*ﾉ∀︎ﾉ) The service was also amazing, I have nothing to complain about! I was very satisfied! I will definitely visit again for next year's birthday!

I visited this yakiniku restaurant at a special timing. It has been a while since my last visit, and as always, the taste, atmosphere, and service are top-notch. However, this time there were some noisy regular customers chatting with the staff, which was a bit distracting. I cursed my bad luck. Unfortunately, they were out of wagyu tongue, so I ordered regular beef tongue, kalbi, hana-saki loin, pork hormone, and sasaniku instead. The beef tongue was tender and flavorful, almost as good as wagyu tongue. The kalbi was excellent, with just the right amount of marbling and sweetness in the fat. It reminded me of what real kalbi should taste like, unlike the disappointing wagyu kalbi I had elsewhere. The hana-saki loin was a bit under-seasoned this time, but the wasabi provided a nice change of pace from the other rich meats. The pork hormone was delicious, with great freshness and seasoning. It was tender and juicy. As for the sasaniku, it was my first time trying it. Despite its fatty appearance, it turned out to be more lean and tender than expected, with a good balance of flavors. I couldn't have wagyu tongue this time, so I hope to have a chance for redemption at another restaurant.

Since moving to a new location, I finally had the chance to visit Gurmanz Ito-san. The interior is classy and the food has been taken to another level! I can't say anything other than it was delicious. Even the kids couldn't stop eating (laughs). The food, service, and Ito-san's smile were all amazing ⭐︎

This is my first visit after the relocation. The restaurant layout remains the same, with good ventilation and dishes cooked on a gas stove. The sauce provided includes soy sauce and lemon juice. The premium loin meat is seasoned with salt and tastes great on its own. The tender and sweet red meat is delicious. The marbled meat has beautiful streaks of fat, is thickly sliced, and has a satisfying texture. The fatty tuna has a beautiful marbling. It's practically a work of art! When lightly seared with green onions, it becomes juicy, tender, and incredibly delicious!

I was treated to a delicious yakiniku meal for my birthday celebration. The yakiniku was amazing, and this restaurant is truly the best. The wagyu tongue, wagyu skirt steak, liver, yakiniku-style shabu-shabu, boiled saury, kimchi, and salted cod roe were all outstanding. I even enjoyed plum wine and ginger highball. Everything I had today was top-notch. I can't believe I've been missing out on this level of quality in meat all this time.

The taste, atmosphere, and service at this yakiniku restaurant were all excellent. The popular dish of boiled white beef intestines was also of high quality. They offer a wide variety of meat options, from chunks to slices. The quality for the price is amazing. It's a popular restaurant that's difficult to make a reservation at. They accept credit cards. Non-smoking with a designated smoking area.