Sapporo Genghis Khan Main Shop
Savor the legendary Genghis Khan grilled lamb in Sapporo! Experience fresh, tender mutton grilled at your counter seat, a true taste of Hokkaido.
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Savor the legendary Genghis Khan grilled lamb in Sapporo! Experience fresh, tender mutton grilled at your counter seat, a true taste of Hokkaido.
"This is where all the locals head to for their share of Genghis Khan."
Avoid Crowds: Weekday Evenings
Visit weekdays around 6 pm for fewer crowds, but arrive early as it gets busy.
Pair with Plain Rice
Opt for plain rice; it pairs excellently with the flavorful meat and dipping sauce.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Mutton Barbecue
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+81 11-512-2940
Address
第６旭観光ビル 1 階, 6 Chome-7-1 Minami 6 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0806, Japan
Website
sapporo-jingisukan.gorp.jp/Highlights
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Signature Genghis Khan Lamb
Experience the freshest, top-grade New Zealand lamb grilled to perfection. Tender, juicy, and virtually odorless, it's a must-try Hokkaido specialty.
Interactive Grilling Experience
Cook your own meats and vegetables at your personal counter grill, supervised by skilled chefs for an engaging and delicious dining adventure.
Flavorful Dipping Sauce
The restaurant's signature dipping sauce is a fantastic complement to the lamb, enhancing its natural flavors. Can be diluted with hot water to create a soup.
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Avoid Crowds: Weekday Evenings
Visit weekdays around 6 pm for fewer crowds, but arrive early as it gets busy.
Pair with Plain Rice
Opt for plain rice; it pairs excellently with the flavorful meat and dipping sauce.
Order Extra Sides
Consider extra sides like kimchi, garlic shoots, or vegetables for more variety.
Embrace the BBQ Aroma
Be prepared for your clothes to smell like barbecue due to limited ventilation.
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Avoid Crowds: Weekday Evenings
Visit weekdays around 6 pm for fewer crowds, but arrive early as it gets busy.
Pair with Plain Rice
Opt for plain rice; it pairs excellently with the flavorful meat and dipping sauce.
Order Extra Sides
Consider extra sides like kimchi, garlic shoots, or vegetables for more variety.
Embrace the BBQ Aroma
Be prepared for your clothes to smell like barbecue due to limited ventilation.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners rave about the exceptionally tender and delicious Genghis Khan lamb, praising its lack of gamey smell and the perfect pairing with the restaurant's signature sauce. While the portions are sometimes noted as small for the price, the unique grilling experience and friendly atmosphere make it a highly recommended spot for authentic Hokkaido cuisine.
"First time eating Genghis khan lamb. It was really delicious and tasty also no smells of lamb like what i think before. The signature sauce of this restaurant was fantastic indeed love it so much
Everyone got lamb set 1 by 1 and you can add order more later. After you had finished your meal they gave you the jasmine tea which is really fresh and calm
Definitely going back again ❤️❤️"
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"We found this restaurant while searching for lamb, which is one of Sapporo's specialty foods. The restaurant is located inside a building, so it is not visible from the main street. There was quite a long queue during dinner time.
As soon as we entered the restaurant, we were greeted by clouds of smoke filling the entire room, which was quite irritating to the eyes, along with the distinctive aroma of grilled meat. The restaurant provides a wardrobe for hanging coats, equipped with plastic covers to prevent them from absorbing too much smoke—though many people did not bother to close the plastic cover after opening it.
The restaurant's layout is quite unique, as there is only one long circular table surrounding the staff who cut the lamb. The female staff responsible for cutting the meat was very skilled at trimming off almost all the fat. The male staff member attending to customers could speak English, making it easier for guests to place their orders.
The meat itself was quite delicious, even though it was served immediately after being cut, without any marinade. It was very tender and had no unpleasant odor. The dipping sauce provided paired perfectly with the meat. After finishing the meal, the remaining sauce was diluted with hot water, turning it into a kind of soup that helped cleanse the greasy aftertaste of the lamb."
Grace Angelia
"Very simple menu but it’s delicious. Great for a treat of grilled lamb here. It’s a small joint and quite smoky inside. Suggest to make reservation in advance or can try your luck to queue and wait. It’s inside the building, not visible right on the street."
Peng Wan Choo
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Frequently Asked Questions
Genghis Khan is a Hokkaido specialty dish of grilled mutton or lamb with vegetables, cooked on a special dome-shaped grill.
Reservations are generally not accepted. It's recommended to arrive before opening or be prepared for a potential queue.
Visiting on weekdays around 6 PM is recommended for a less crowded experience, but it can still get busy.
The ventilation is limited, so guests may leave smelling of barbecue smoke. It's a common aspect of the experience.
Consider ordering extra sides like kimchi, garlic shoots, or fresh vegetables to complement your grilled lamb.
Yes, the restaurant uses top-grade New Zealand lamb that is exceptionally fresh and lacks any unpleasant odor.
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As you may have guessed from the name, this restaurant specializes in Genghis Khan, and their top grade lamb is imported from New Zealand. The meat is cut and prepared by hand and is grilled over charcoal, making the meat all the more succulent and juicy for you to enjoy. The restaurant has somewhat of a Showa style atmosphere which makes it feel like you are eating in the past.
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This is where all the locals head to for their share of Genghis Khan. Located on the 2nd floor of prefabricated building, most of the diners will be seated at the counter; giving the interior a truly classic Japanese look. Here too, the raw meat is grilled right in front of you and then served with a dipping sauce.
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Genghis Khan is a dish of grilled mutton or lamb with vegetables. When cooking genghis khan, use a special “genghis khan pot” that has a dome shaped centre and lots of grooves here and there, or a hot plate. Originally, Japan did not have a culture of eating mutton.
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We recommend the three-item set meal, featuring rare Hokkaido Suffolk lamb. If you just want to sample a little Genghis Khan, this “Otameshi (trial) Set” (¥1,200) is a great bargain featuring three types of Genghis Khan, plus rice and miso soup.
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For food other than seafood, we recommend jingisukan (Genghis Khan) where lamb or mutton is cooked in a special pot. Most jingisukan restaurants open at night and there are some places that offer all- you- can- eat courses.
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