There is a famous soul food in Hokkaido called "Jingisukan."
This is a grilled meat dish where you cook lamb or mutton yourself on a wire mesh or an iron pan right in front of you.
While there are some Jingisukan restaurants outside of Hokkaido, they are not very common. However, when it comes to Jingisukan, Hokkaido is undoubtedly the home of this dish, offering a level of deliciousness that sets it apart from others.
If you visit Hokkaido, I highly recommend trying Jingisukan—especially if you have no reservations about eating lamb.
There are many Jingisukan restaurants in Sapporo, but the one I recommend first is this place.
Their menu includes:
An all-you-can-eat option at a fixed price
An all-you-can-drink option, including alcohol
This makes it a worry-free choice.
There are two main styles of Jingisukan:
Grill-first style – You grill the meat first and then dip it into a special sauce.
Pre-seasoned style – The meat is pre-seasoned, so you can eat it as is after grilling.
Of course, there are other well-known Jingisukan restaurants in Sapporo, but they are extremely popular among tourists and often have long waiting lines.
However, this restaurant is located in the heart of Sapporo, inside the Tanukikoji Shopping Street, and despite its central location, it is not overly crowded.
This makes it easier to get in while still offering great taste—so I highly recommend it.
A word of caution when eating Jingisukan.
Since Jingisukan is grilled right in front of you at the table in every restaurant,there will be both smoke and a strong aroma.
In some cases, the smell may cling to your clothes.
If you are concerned about this, it is best to take off your outerwearas soon as you enter the restaurant.
Most restaurants provide:
Storage boxes
Compartments
Plastic bags
for keeping your belongings, so be sure to make use of them.
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