12 Popular Jingisukan Restaurants in Hokkaido

Jingisukan Yuuhi Susukino is located on the 10th floor of a building about a five-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway.
With views of Susukino’s main street, it offers an open atmosphere where guests can enjoy lamb while taking in the sunset or nightscape.
Seating ranges from counters to tables, allowing solo diners or groups to relax and watch the grilling process.
The restaurant’s signature lamb is lavishly coated with Italian rock salt and aged at low temperature for two days, resulting in exceptionally tender meat with reduced gaminess, bringing out the meat’s natural flavor.
The top recommendation is the “Special Salt-Aged Lamb Loin,” the most popular dish on the menu.
In addition to the main branch, there are two more locations in Sapporo-Asabu and Susukino Minami 5-jo-so you can choose according to your travel plans.

Located a four-minute walk from Susukino Station, Susukino Jingisukan 5 jo offers original dishes made with premium lamb, including marbled raw lamb unique to Hokkaido.
The “Raw Lamb Shoulder Loin,” with meticulous blood removal, has a distinctive rich flavor and is best enjoyed slightly rare to appreciate its freshness.
Their secret homemade sauce, simmered for hours with various vegetables, pairs perfectly with lamb.
The most popular dish, “Jar-Marinated Salt Green Onion Lamb,” is highly praised for its addictive flavor. They also offer a 6,000-yen all-you-can-eat-and-drink course that includes seven varieties of jingisukan along with chicken and pork. This ensures a satisfying experience for both lamb enthusiasts and those who are not particularly fond of it.
The restaurant features horigotatsu seating (sunken-floor tables) for comfort, making it suitable for large groups or parties.
*Reservations are required via gourmet sites or phone for parties of 16 or more.
They also serve chicken and pork, making it a good choice for those who may not prefer lamb.

About a five-minute walk from Susukino Station, Lambsuke is a bustling local favorite with deep community roots.
Here, lamb is hand-cut to order, ensuring it is served fresh.
From the careful preparation to remove excess moisture and blood to the special aged sauce that concentrates flavor, every detail shows their dedication to quality.
When grilled, their fresh lamb and mutton deliver a tender, juicy texture and a gaminess-free flavor that stands out from other restaurants.
Top picks are the “Lamb” and thick-cut “Lamb Chops.”
The restaurant also serves Niigata-grown Koshihikari rice, with each grain standing firm, making it the perfect complement to Jingisukan.

Located about a three-minute walk from Exit 10 of Odori Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway, Charcoal Grilled Genghis Khan KITANOKI NO KAZE purchases whole sheep from 17 partner farms across Hokkaido and serves each cut at its optimal timing based on the meat’s characteristics.
After you place your order, an experienced cut master hand-cuts the meat, allowing you to fully appreciate the flavor and tenderness of each cut.
Popular dishes include the “Dragon Lamb Loin,” which is slit for enhanced tenderness, and the “Lamb Shoulder Loin,” known for its deep, rich flavor.
Their signature “Chunk Jingisukan,” in which the meat’s juices and lamb flavor spread through your mouth with every bite, is not to be missed.
In addition to Jingisukan, the restaurant offers Hokkaido seafood such as sea urchin and oysters, as well as seasonal vegetables.
With table seating, counter seating, and semi-private rooms available, it can accommodate a variety of occasions.

Opened in 1954, Jingisukan Daruma Main Branch has long maintained the same flavor for customers who come specifically to enjoy its traditional taste.
The restaurant procures fresh mutton daily, which is cut by skilled staff just before opening.
Mutton has a distinctive umami, which is enhanced by their special sauce-handmade by the proprietress since the restaurant’s founding.

Matsuo Jingisukan Sapporo Ekimae is a directly managed location of a long-established Jingisukan restaurant founded in 1956.
Located just a three-minute walk from Sapporo Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway, with direct access from the station, it offers a convenient way to enjoy authentic Jingisukan.
For your first order, staff will explain the meat cuts and grilling methods in detail while cooking at your table, making it especially recommended for those new to Jingisukan.
The grilled meat is tender and easy to eat, even for those who are not fond of lamb’s characteristic aroma.
Their secret sauce, made fresh daily by grating apples and onions and containing no garlic, is another charm, appealing to all ages.
A popular choice is the “Four-Cut Tasting Set,” which includes four types of lamb, rice, a mixed vegetable plate, and a drink.

About a seven-minute walk from Asahikawa Station, Hitsujiya is marked by a large sheep illustration and specializes in fresh lamb that is never frozen before serving.
With counter seats, tables, and private rooms, it is easy to use whether dining alone or in a group.
The restaurant uses an original Hokkaido-shaped grill pan, placing the meat at the position of Asahikawa in the center-a playful touch that has become a talking point.
Their most popular dish, “Hitsujiya Special Jingisukan,” is just the start of a menu featuring many lamb cuts.
In addition to standard fresh lamb and the rare Icelandic lamb, they also offer limited portions of Ezo venison, perfect for enjoying Hokkaido’s flavors.
All meats taste exceptional with their secret sauce or special salt.
The “Lemon Sour” with frozen lemon slices, a visually appealing house specialty, is also recommended.

Tenku no Jingisukan, about an eight-minute walk from Asahikawa Station, sits within the Asahikawa Harete Yatai Mura and offers a cozy, homey atmosphere.
The menu features rare domestic “Shibetsu Suffolk Jingisukan,” a luxurious, marbled delicacy that accounts for less than 1% of the lamb market.
Known as the “phantom lamb,” Suffolk has a chewy yet tender texture and very little of lamb’s distinctive aroma, making it easy to eat.
Other unique menu items include “Ezo Venison Jingisukan” and “Lamb Hamburg Steak,” offering new ways to enjoy Jingisukan.
Side dishes such as “Tenku’s Jaga Butter” (baked potato with butter) and “Deep-fried Lamb” are also distinctive, making it a great spot for those who enjoy drinks with their meal.

Located about a seven-minute walk from Asahikawa Station, in the alleyway district of “Paris-gai” with around ten other eateries, 4.6SHEEP specializes in fresh lamb Jingisukan made from top-quality chilled lamb.
By never freezing the meat and serving it fresh, they achieve a juicy, rich flavor.
Their signature “Premium Fresh Lamb” has minimal gaminess, a tender texture, and a rich, natural flavor.
Unusual cuts such as “Lamb Heart” and “Lamb Liver” are also available, satisfying even connoisseurs.
In addition to standard salt and sauce, they offer a tomato basil dipping sauce, providing a variety of flavors to enhance the meat.
Open until 3:00 a.m., it’s an ideal stop after a day of sightseeing.

Since opening in 2021, Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Hakodate Goryokaku has been popular not only with locals but also with tourists.
Located just a two-minute walk from Goryokaku-koen-mae Station in central Hakodate, it offers authentic Asahikawa-style Jingisukan made with fresh lamb.
The lamb is purchased fresh without ever being frozen, making it extremely tender and free of strong aroma or gaminess. It pairs perfectly with Daikokuya’s secret homemade sauce.
Guests can also enjoy “Yumepirika,” a premium Hokkaido rice cooked plump in a traditional hagama pot. The first plate of grilled vegetables is complimentary, which is a well-loved service.
Signature dishes include the “Daikoku Set,” featuring four different cuts at once, and the “Herb” option, accented with rock salt and herbs for a refreshing flavor.

About a three-minute walk from Horaicho Station on the Hakodate City Tram, Sumibi Jingisukan Iidaya is one of Hakodate’s most renowned restaurants, with many repeat customers from both inside and outside Hokkaido.
The exterior, marked by a white noren curtain swaying along the streetcar line, evokes a nostalgic Showa-era charm. Inside, a small but clean and comfortable space awaits.
Run by a husband-and-wife team, the warm hospitality from the owners adds to the restaurant’s cozy atmosphere.
The menu focuses solely on lamb, but offers a wide range of cuts, including rare parts, so guests can enjoy a variety of flavors in a single visit.
In addition to the refreshing “Fresh Lamb,” popular items include “Lamb Chops,” “Lamb Thymus,” and “Lamb Tongue,” each with unique textures and umami.

Jingisukan Temujin offers a modern interior with the warmth of wood, providing a relaxed dining atmosphere.
Specializing in Hokkaido-raised Suffolk lamb, known for its mild aroma and flavor, the restaurant serves multiple cuts prepared with care.
To ensure the best quality, tough sinew and excess fat are carefully trimmed, and cuts are chosen for an ideal balance of lean meat and fat.
The meat is grilled over binchotan charcoal shichirin grills, maximizing its natural umami and smoky aroma.
The signature "Fresh Lamb ‘Ganguro’" is served with a fruity secret sauce, making it approachable even for first-time lamb eaters.
The “Rare Lamb Tongue,” with its irresistible crunchy texture, is also highly recommended.
Located just a two-minute walk from Yunokawa Onsen Station, it’s a great stop while exploring the hot spring district.