Jīn Chéng - Toyako-cho

I visited this restaurant late in the day and with limited choices. Honestly, I didn't have high expectations for the meat in Hokkaido, a tourist destination. However, it turned out to be delicious! At first, I thought the menu was a bit pricey, but after trying the food, I think it's good value for money. The menu mostly consists of premium cuts of beef such as upper tongue salt and upper kalbi, with each serving priced at 1,280 yen and a limited special kalbi at 3,200 yen. It gives off a somewhat luxurious vibe compared to other local yakiniku restaurants. The prices are quite average for yakiniku, so I suppose the focus is not on affordability. The meat was quite tasty and I left feeling satisfied! The kalbi seemed a bit artificial in shape, but it tasted great! I didn't take any photos, but the upper kalbi, upper tongue salt, sagari, harami, and bibimbap were all delicious. The horse sashimi was also tasty, but perhaps not necessary. I've heard that the Genghis Khan dish is also delicious, so I'd like to try it someday based on the good reviews I've seen.

Visited in July 2021. It seemed like there were a lot of locals, and I wondered if the prices were tourist prices...but I visited during my trip for the Genghis Khan (Mongolian BBQ) in mind. Honestly, it was the best Genghis Khan I've had in my life so far. Not only was there no off-smell or strange taste, but every bite of the lean meat and fatty meat was filled with the flavor and deliciousness of lamb. Even after leaving the restaurant, I was still immersed in the lingering aftertaste...I just kept thinking "I want to eat it again." Now that I've experienced real lamb, I'm a little scared of what's to come.

I visited the restaurant the other day. It was surprisingly crowded and our orders took a while to arrive, but it was understandable due to the busyness. We tried a variety of meats and all of them were delicious. The sauce was also tasty. I will visit again when I travel.