When it comes to our family's favorite yakiniku restaurant, it's definitely Daikinmon. Since our kids are still in elementary school and can't eat things like hormones, Daikinmon is our go-to spot. The meat is high quality with just the right amount of fat, not too greasy, and we always end up eating too much. They also serve dishes like Shiretoko chicken, so it's recommended for tourists from outside the area too! We'll definitely be visiting regularly.

Visit date: Sunday, February 14, 2021, around 1:30 pm. When it comes to yakiniku restaurants in Otaru, the renowned 40-year-old establishment, Ojinmon, is the place to go! However, when I tried to visit the main store, it was unexpectedly closed for preparations. So, I ended up going to Shinonometen. Recently, while walking along Sushiya Street, I noticed a prominent Genghis Khan sign that caught my attention! I visited just before the end of lunch service, so I apologize for the timing. I was guided to a private room, but the table was dirty! The staff immediately urged me to switch to another private room, which I appreciated. I don't mind a slightly dirty table, but I gladly accepted their kindness. From the lunch menu, I had been curious about Genghis Khan for a while! In Sapporo, there are plenty of Genghis Khan restaurants, but in Otaru, they are scarce! Especially during the self-restraint period until the 15th, Genghis Khan restaurants were in a dire situation. I ordered the raw lamb Genghis Khan set for ¥950. It came with rice, kimchi, namul, wakame soup, and salad. In the evening, Ojinmon may be a bit upscale, but their lunch menu offers great value and a sense of bargain. The main raw lamb was tender, fresh, and lacked any unpleasant smell. The sauce was light and incredibly delicious. The wakame soup was also delicious, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I devoured the meal! I also became interested in the recommended "Happiness Catarana" by the third generation, who is around my age. The restaurant had a clean and luxurious atmosphere, and the attentive service of the staff was admirable. They also offer Genghis Khan for takeout, and I will definitely visit again!

In March 2019, I visited the Shinnome branch of a barbecue restaurant with my family to celebrate my eldest daughter's acceptance into her desired school. The restaurant had undergone a renovation, with the large tatami seating area now transformed into private table seats, which was a welcome change. I ordered pork belly, prime kalbi, special kalbi, namul, lettuce, and half-tail warm noodles. The pork belly and kalbi with lettuce are my go-to dishes here, and I especially love the pork belly, which I ended up eating almost all by myself despite ordering six portions (later adding one more). The kalbi, on the other hand, lacked the usual consistent quality I have come to expect from this place. However, the special kalbi, which I accidentally ordered instead of the prime kalbi, had a thicker cut and a more refined flavor profile that didn't quite suit my taste. Since I tend to order the same dishes each time, I decided to try the half-tail warm noodles as a different ending this time, and I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was. The gentle yet flavorful soup had a nice depth to it, and I think it would be great even with added beaten egg and rice at the end. With the closure of Katsuyama at the end of last year, I believe that this barbecue restaurant in Otaru is now the best choice for a barbecue meal in town.

Used for drinking. Visited with work colleagues. Some thoughts: - Located a short walk from Otaru Station. - Private rooms available. - Had beer and ate meat. - It was innovative to dip the liver in sesame oil before grilling. - Everything was delicious.

The hormone and mino were delicious!

Welcome.---------- May 2016 ----------I thought it was a line because it was a little uphill from the sushi street, but it turned out to be a hidden meat and yakiniku place. The interior is spacious with tables and semi-private rooms lined up. The walls are well-maintained and clean, despite the restaurant being around for many years. The semi-private rooms have tables where you take off your shoes, but they are not sunken kotatsu tables. The lunch menu offers set meals and various noodle dishes, and you can also order a la carte items. The secret miso sauce is more of an Otaru style rather than a specialty of Dainimon, but it seems to be a staple at this place. The fruity and sweet miso sauce is light with no thickening, and it comes with a light salt sauce and lemon. The meats come in half sizes, allowing you to enjoy various cuts of meat. The tongue, the king of meats, is delicious with its thickness and fatty richness, eaten with wasabi and green onions. The upper sagari has a moderate chewiness and a deep umami flavor from the offal. Recently, I've come to appreciate the deliciousness of "sagari" over "kalbi." The Iberico pork belly has fine marbling, and even when the fat is reduced, it retains a rich sweetness and tenderness. The "seseri" has the tenderness and deliciousness of neck meat, and its size affects its juiciness. The middle rib kalbi has a lot of lean meat, which is tender and packed with concentrated flavor. The pork hormone, thinly sliced and grilled crispy with salt, has a light sweetness from the remaining fat and a unique aroma, making it enjoyable even for those who are not big fans of offal. The unfamiliar "kalsu" men, with a half serving, has a spicy and thick soup with a tantalizing umami flavor from the beef and a spicy kick from the spicy bean paste. The thick and chewy noodles have a unique texture, and although they are thicker than usual, they don't seem to be Chinese noodles. The chapchae is reasonably priced and generously portioned, with plenty of chewy glass noodles and a soy sauce-based sauce with a hint of spiciness. The colorful addition of bell peppers and shredded eggs is also important. The abundance of side meats gives the feeling of grilling meat at a Korean restaurant, which is a nice touch. The staff are friendly and provide good service. Thank you for the delicious meal. I always forget to order the extra soup.

In October 2015, my colleagues and I had a dinner to celebrate the end of the first half of the year. We went to Daikinmon, a popular yakiniku restaurant in Otaru with three locations in the city. This time, we dined at the Higashinomu branch. We started with some delicious beef tongue, which was cooked perfectly. The difference in quality between the restaurant's beef tongue and the discounted supermarket version was like night and day. The sagari (skirt steak) was tender and had a unique texture and flavor that you just can't replicate at home. The sauce served with the meat really brought out its deliciousness, and we couldn't stop eating. The kalbi was also tasty and paired well with rice, which we ended up getting seconds of. The pork hormone dish served towards the end had a sweet flavor and a generous portion, but we managed to finish it all. To finish off the meal, we had the signature soup that is a must-try at Otaru yakiniku restaurants. It's served with the leftover sauce, and while some found it too oily, others enjoyed it. Overall, it was a delicious meal that showcased why this restaurant is beloved by the locals.

This time, I used it for a work-related event, and although I don't quite remember, there were about 10 people. The restaurant was quite clean and had a sense of cleanliness. The course we had this time was a banquet course for 5000 yen with all-you-can-drink, but it was a limited time offer for 4000 yen. Although there are not few yakiniku restaurants in Otaru, this restaurant has a strong image of being high-end, and I think it lives up to that reputation with the quality and taste of the meat. It was the most delicious yakiniku restaurant I have eaten this year. In conclusion, all the dishes we tried were delicious, and everyone agreed that it was tastier than other restaurants. The service was average, and the atmosphere was a bit upscale because the interior was clean. When it comes to value for money, it is a bit more expensive compared to other places, but I think it is worth it. The drink selection was good, with a variety of options. However, compared to other chain restaurants with a wide range of drink options, it may not stand out as much. In Otaru, G and the beef yakiniku restaurants are famous, but in terms of taste, I think there is a big difference.

Since it was cold, I went to eat warm noodles. It was almost lunchtime, but I hurried to this place because their cold noodles and warm noodles are very delicious. During lunchtime, you get a mini salad and a drink. The warm noodles here are cooked in a stone pot used for stone bibimbap, so you can enjoy them piping hot until the very end. It is probably made with a tail soup base. It contains vegetables like radish and tofu, making it very healthy. It also has a good amount of garlic, which warms you up.

When the main store's tatami room is full, we use this place which is only a few hundred meters away. It's relatively quiet here, and the menu is almost the same as the main store. It's like a hidden gem. There are only about three parking spaces in front of the store, but there is also a parking lot a short distance away. Our go-to dish is hormone. When you order hormone here, you will get pork hormone. Although the menu also offers beef hormone, my personal recommendation is the pork. It's thick yet thin, and even kids love it. I've been eating here for almost 40 years since the days of charcoal grills, and the taste hasn't changed. Change the grill halfway through, and finish by wrapping the special sweet miso-marinated kalbi in lettuce. It's incredibly delicious. As a personal favorite, it's highly recommended alongside hormone. To finish, pour the remaining sauce (concentrated with the flavors of various meats) into the special soup (which is free) and drink it. This has become a staple at Otaru's yakiniku restaurants.

As you all know, Otaru is famous for its seafood, especially sushi. Nowadays, you can see not only people from all over Japan but also many foreigners visiting. After seeing the Otaru Canal, walking along Sakaimachi Street, admiring the dazzling glassworks at Kitaichi Glass, and seeing unique Hokkaido products, you must be satisfied! For lunch, sushi, uni don, ikura don, or if you prefer noodles, miso ramen! If you like meat, then look no further, Genghis Khan!! These are the usual choices, right? But when did it become like this? When I was a child, the canal was dirty and smelly, so we didn't go there often. There was even a plan to fill in the canal and turn it into a road, but thanks to the efforts of the "Canal Protection Association," the city decided to keep half of it, clean it up, and transform it into a tourist attraction. This decision paid off, and it established Otaru's current position as a tourist destination. However, the lively atmosphere of Otaru from decades ago still lingers, and despite the aging population and decline, the residents have a high sense of pride, and many of them are stylish and impressive people. In the past, when Otaru was bustling with not only fishing but also various industries, different cultures and food cultures came in, making the food scene diverse. Even though that era has faded, among the many tourist-oriented shops, there are still some establishments in Otaru that have evolved and survived by capturing the current trends. Today, I would like to introduce one such delicious yakiniku restaurant in Otaru, "Dainimon Higashinomu Store." It was previously featured in a newspaper as a place with delicious homemade Korean spicy sauce "Yannyeongjang" soup and homemade noodles, so I decided to give it a try after being unable to get in due to the crowd last time. The restaurant is located near Sushiya Street in Otaru, on a one-way street heading towards Sushiya Street from Sapporo. Inside the restaurant, there are five sets of 4-person sunken tables and a space at the back for banquets. Let's take a look at the menu! Starting from the set menus to rare cuts, classic meats, offal dishes, side dishes, soup dishes, noodles, salads, and desserts, there is a wide variety of options! Among the dishes we ordered, here are some highlights: - Special Marinated Raw Lamb Genghis Khan: This dish features raw lamb marinated in the restaurant's original miso-based sauce. The meat is tender, and the miso-based flavor complements the lamb well. It's a popular item available for delivery, and I highly recommend it. - Wagyu Premium Assortment: A combination of premium kalbi, premium loin, premium sagari, and premium thick-cut tongue. Each cut is of excellent quality, tender, and delicious. The thick-cut beef tongue has a great texture and melts in your mouth. It's a great deal at 3,180 yen for a 4-person sharing portion. - Yukhoe: A classic dish with fresh ingredients and a well-balanced flavor. The combination of the restaurant's sweet soy sauce and green onion is excellent. The fresh egg adds to the overall deliciousness. - Hormone Assortment: A mix of pork horumon, upper mino, intestine, and child's bag. The miso-based marinade, freshness, and preparation are all top-notch. The chewy texture is great, and the hint of burnt miso flavor is delightful. At 2,580 yen, it's another great value dish. - Upper Kalbi Wagyu Assortment: We ordered this to complement the Wagyu assortment. While the grade may be lower, the marbling is still satisfactory, especially for the price of 790 yen. - Morioka Reimen (Sweet): This dish lives up to its reputation. Unfortunately, we had to opt for the sweet version as one of our companions wasn't a fan of spicy food. The homemade "Yannyeongjang" soup is mild and pleasant. The noodles have a nice chewy texture. - Chorogi Salad: A Chinese-style salad with lettuce, green onion, cucumber, and tomato. The portion is generous, enough for four or more people to share. - Kalbi Soup: This special soup base is unique to the restaurant. The marinated beef, freshness, and preparation are all top-notch. The miso flavor with a hint of burnt taste adds to the overall experience. Overall, the meal was satisfying, and the restaurant's ability to adapt to the changing times while maintaining its unique identity is commendable.

When you go to Otaru, the first thing you think of is sushi or seafood, right? But sometimes you might not be in the mood for that. In those times, this place is perfect. There are several branches, but it's always busy with families on weekends. The meat is delicious, but the side dishes and sets are also great. I recommend the cold noodles and stone bibimbap. The location might be a bit hard to find for non-locals, but the quality of the meat and value for money are high. When you feel like having yakiniku in Otaru, try looking for this place.

On this day, we had yakiniku at Ha-san's house with Ha-san and her husband, and I made sure to sit apart from them as much as possible! (laughs) I arrived at Dainimon at 11:30 while the charcoal was being lit. We ordered takeout and when we left the restaurant, suddenly it started pouring rain. The horumon (offal) here is really delicious. I also love the yakiniku sauce, and when you add hot water to it at the end, it tastes just like tail soup. For dessert, we had cold noodles! We split two servings into three. The soup that had been chilled in the refrigerator was delicious. Horumon, mino, kalbi, cold noodles. Thank you for the meal!

Located to the right down the one-way street in front of Suitengu Shrine is "Dainimon Shinonome Branch". I visited for the first time after the renovation of the interior. The lunch menu is quite affordable, with around 6 options priced at around 1000 yen. This time, I had the "Tan Kalbi set meal" for 900 yen. It seems to be a new menu item since the renovation, as I don't remember seeing it before. There were also other new menu items like the "Red Tan set meal" and one more (which I don't recall). The lunch here includes rice, salad, soup, kimchi, the main meat dish, and a drink. As for this "Tan Kalbi", I was curious about what kind of meat it was - Tan? Kalbi? It looks like Kalbi, has a texture similar to Tan, and tastes like Kalbi. It's a easy-to-eat Kalbi with some marbling but not overly fatty. Overall, I was satisfied with the taste, although it may not be enough for male customers in terms of portion size. The restaurant seems to have been completely renovated into private rooms. I didn't see all the rooms, but I got that impression from the atmosphere. It's a place where you can enjoy a leisurely meal even if you have small children or a large family.