たまがわたろう
Visited for dinner on a regular day. Arrived in Sapporo by plane in the evening, checked into the hotel, and then met up with two colleagues to head to the restaurant. The restaurant is located just a short walk from Susukino intersection, behind the Susukino police box that often appears on TV. There is no sign for the restaurant on the somewhat shabby building wall it occupies. Furthermore, the restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the building, making it quite difficult for passersby on the street to notice. We entered the restaurant a little after 7 PM, guided by the orange sign. Inside, the atmosphere was like a casual izakaya, with plenty of seating and each table equipped with a gas stove. The menu included items like raw lamb jingisukan for 1,100 yen, mutton for 1,000 yen, motsunabe for 1,390 yen, etc. We ordered two servings of raw lamb jingisukan, two servings of mutton, two servings of grilled vegetables for 440 yen each, two servings of motsunabe, and one serving of ojiya (with nagaimo) for 450 yen. We started with a complimentary boiled egg appetizer, along with some snacks and sour drinks while our companions prepared the jingisukan hot pot. The jingisukan hot pot was in the shape of a flat natural stone pot, not the typical raised center. It is said to cook evenly due to the far-infrared effect. We left the meat grilling to the staff and enjoyed the delicious results. The raw lamb had no unpleasant odor or gamey taste and was very tasty. The mutton also didn't have a strong smell. Surprisingly, the motsunabe, which I didn't expect to have at a jingisukan restaurant, was also delicious, and the final dish of ojiya with grated nagaimo made by the restaurant's auntie was perfect. The restaurant didn't seem to cater to typical tourist crowds like inbound visitors, so it was quiet and we were able to enjoy the delicious lamb and mutton in a calm atmosphere. The alcohol flowed, and we were very satisfied. Thank you for the meal.