The best way to enjoy Jingisukan and the most popular restaurants
Information on Jingisukan in Sapporo
※Updated March 31, 2023
Jingisukan is a local Hokkaido dish in which lamb or mutton is grilled with vegetables on a special metal skillet with a domed center. Hokkaido-area residents not only enjoy Jingisukan with beer at restaurants, but some of them also have a special metal skillet to enjoy it at home.
It is a popular soul food in Hokkaido. Local DIY stores sell disposable Jingisukan pans, and some restaurants serve Jingisukan on Hokkaido-shaped skillets.
We introduce the delicious way to eat Jingisukan and popular restaurants recommended by locals in Sapporo! Be sure to check it out!
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What kind of food is Jingisukan?
Jingisukan meat is either lamb, which is soft and mild, or mutton, which is mature sheep meat with the rich flavor of sheep meat. There are also two styles to prepare Jingisukan meat. The meat seasoned by marinating sauce beforehand, and the meat unseasoned and dipped in sauce after it is grilled. Each restaurant or manufacturer has a different sauce flavor, a different way of cutting the meat. It is also interesting to note that each restaurant has its own unique way of enjoying the dish, such as stewing udon or ramen noodles in the sauce left in the skillet after eating meat. The meat is imported from New Zealand and Australia, and some restaurants also feature the rare Hokkaido Suffolk breed on their menus. Check out some different types, and find your favorite Jingisukan.
How to best enjoy Jingisukan
Sometimes Jingisukan meat is seasoned, sometimes not. It depends on the restaurant and the family. Find your favorite way, and enjoy Jingisukan!
Seasoned meat
Heat the Jingisukan skillet and place the vegetables at the bottom of the dome, then place the meat in the center. The juice from the grilled meat will run down to the vegetables, doubling the flavor! You can also add leftover marinating sauce to simmer vegetables, or add udon noodles or ramen noodles.
Unseasoned meat
Melt some lard to coat the skillet not to burn food. (If lard is not provided, skip this process.) Cover the entire skillet with vegetables, and place the meat on top of them to steam. Make sure it is cooked well, dip it in the sauce and enjoy.
Good places to eat Jingisukan!
Here are the best Jingisukan restaurants in Sapporo. Some are the restaurants beloved by locals for a long time, and others offer evolved Jingisukan menus, and all of them are very popular among people in Sapporo.
Tsukisappu Jingisukan Club
A time-honored restaurant established in 1953. The mutton is grilled over charcoal, and the secret sauce is the key to its deliciousness! The spicy flavor goes great with your drink!
【Shop Information】
Address: Tsukisamu Higashi 3-jo 11-chome 2-5, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo
Closed: Wednesdays, Third Tuesdays, and the New Year holidays
Jingisukan Hitsujikainomise 『Itadakimasu』
The owner is so dedicated that he started herding sheep in order to open this Jingisukan restaurant. It is a popular place where you can taste purebred Suffolk from Hokkaido.
【Shop Information】
Address: Minami 5-jo Nishi 5-chome 1-6, Chuo-ku, Sapporo (detached house facing east)
Closed: open all year round
Hige no Ushi
Hige no Ushi offers everything from traditional style Jingisukan to an innovative menu. You should definitely try their fresh lamb steak. The thickly cut steak melt in your mouth!
【Shop Information】
Address: Minami 3-jo Nishi 5-chome 35-3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Closed: New Year holidays
Sapporo Beer Garden
On top of tasty Jingisukan, you can enjoy a variety of delicious dishes made with fresh Hokkaido ingredients. Jingisukan and Sapporo Beer are the best match!
【Shop Information】
Address: Kita 7-jo Higashi 9-chome 2-10, Higashi-ku, Sapporo
Closed: open all year round, except December 31
Korega Jingisukan
Korega Jingisukan is located 4 minutes on foot from Exit 5 of Susukino Station on the Namboku Subway Line, and is frequented by those in the know. The restaurant has a homey atmosphere with counter and table seatings, good for both solo customer and groups. Once you eat lamb meat here, you will realize why the name of the restaurant is “Korega Jingisukan (This is Jingisukan)”. In addition to the extensive individual menu, there is also a special course meal that includes three kinds of meat (Jingisukan seasoned with kelp, shoulder loin, and mutton), salad, snacks, and rice balls, as well as all-you-can-drink drinks. Even those who know all kinds of Jingisukan restaurants are satisfied. Come to this restaurant and delicious meat is guaranteed!
【Shop Information】
Address: Minami 7-jo Nishi 3-chome 2-15, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Universal Atene Bldg. 2F
Closed: Mondays
Kiwami Sio Jukusei Jingisukan Yu-hi
The “Salt Aged Lamb Jingisukan” is the featured menu item. It is made with carefully selected meat that has been aged and seasoned with a special salt sauce. The purpose of salt-aging is not only to add flavor, but also to moisten the meat and reduce the lamb’s distinctive odor. The meat is tender and thick, and the more you chew it, the more you will enjoy the rich flavor of the meat. The restaurant is also conveniently located in the space overlooking the main street of Susukino. It has a relaxed atmosphere with both table seating and counter seating, making it comfortable even for a solo diner. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of beverages, so come and enjoy the delicious Jingisukan that you only find in Hokkaido!
【Shop Information】
Address: Minami 4-jo Nishi 2-chome 14-2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Central S4 Bldg. 10F
Closed: open all year round
Dosan Yoniku Kappo Ramupirika
Hokkaido lamb is rare, accounting for only 0.6% of all sheep meat distributed in Japan. This restaurant has this rare meat supplied directly from a contracted ranch. They serve shabu shabu in individual pots to each customer, using lamb meat that has been prepared with the utmost care. The carefully selected lamb meat is meticulously prepared using simple cooking methods to maximize the flavor. The restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere with a wooden interior design, perfect for couples, families, and friends dining together.
【Shop Information】
Address: Minami 6-jo Nishi 3-chome 6-31, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Joyful Shuko-Koji Bldg. 7F
Closed: closed irregularly
Hokkaido Jingisukan Ezoya
Ezo-ya offers traditional Hokkaido style Jingisukan, and its exquisite Jingisukan is attracting many people. Their meat, seasoned with a special sauce, is tender and juicy, and each bite brings out the tasty flavor of the meat. The restaurant has an at-home atmosphere and is ideal for all occasions, including meals with friends and family. Couples and tourists are also welcome.
【Shop Information】
Address: Minami 5-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokusen Plaza Sano Bldg. 1F
Closed: open all year round
Shibetsu Barbecue
Shibetsu Barbecue, a charcoal barbecue restaurant specializing in Suffolk lamb, is located in the arcade of Tanukikoji shopping street 7-chome, an eight-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Namboku Subway Line. It is said to be one of the best in Sapporo, and its main attraction is its rare and high-quality Suffolk lamb meat. Their lamb is raised in their own farm or bought in whole head from reliable sources, so they can offer rare parts of lamb that cannot be found easily in other restaurants. All the meats are fresh and have a refined taste with little odor. It is easy to see why so many people are fascinated. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of domestic and international wines that go well with lamb, allowing you to enjoy a special marriage of lamb and wine.
【Shop Information】
Address: Minami 3-jo Nishi 7-chome 7, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, in the arcade
Closed: closed irregularly
