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"Lamb Lamb Dining Hokkaido" is a Genghis Khan restaurant that uses New Zealand lamb meat, which is scarce in circulation. What are the restaurant's signature dishes other than Genghis Khan?
The Genghis Khan restaurant "Lamb Lamb Dining Hokkaido" in Maruyama, Sapporo, was founded in Shinshinotsu Village, Hokkaido, and is a hot topic in Sapporo for its high-quality lamb meat. In addition to Genghis Khan, they also offer various ways to eat lamb, such as shabu-shabu and hamburger steak. We will introduce the deliciousness of each menu, including Genghis Khan, and the recommended menu of this unexpected restaurant.
A hidden gem of a Genghis Khan restaurant that is easily accessible from central Sapporo
Look for the pure white sign
Ramram Dining Hokkaido, a Jingisukan restaurant in Maruyama, is conveniently located less than a minute's walk from Exit 6 of Nishi 18-chome Station on the Tozai Subway Line. Facing the road but slightly tucked away, it feels like a hidden gem. Once inside, you'll find a deep, spacious interior with a calm atmosphere reminiscent of a Western-style restaurant. In addition to tables and counter seats, there are also raised sofa seats.
The restaurant also has a wine cellar. The large windows and soft lighting fill the restaurant.
Providing high-quality lamb meat certified by the New Zealand government
"Thick-cut shoulder loin" - a rare cut from a single lamb - 1,500 yen
Their proud lamb is from New Zealand, raised on young grass without artificial feed. Because they only use lambs under 6 months old, the meat has very little of the distinctive odor and has a rich, rich flavor. To minimize odors caused by loss of freshness, the meat is cut only after an order is placed (except for seasoned Genghis Khan).
"Three-item platter" 1,800 yen (photo shows two servings) The popular final dish is fried noodles made with champon noodles
To enjoy the deliciousness of lamb, we recommend the "Three Kinds Platter" first. This luxurious set allows you to compare thick and tender raw lamb, seasoned Genghis Khan marinated in a soy sauce-based sauce, and shoulder slices with an excellent balance of lean meat and fat. The dipping sauce comes in two varieties, a fruity sweet one and a spicy one with a ginger kick, each with a different range of flavors. The seasoned Genghis Khan is marinated according to a secret recipe that the owner, Hiroaki Tanaka, learned from his master.
Something you've never seen before! "Genghis Khan-style lamb hamburger"
"Lamb hamburger" 900 yen. The shop's recommended doneness is medium rare.
The restaurant serves lamb in a variety of styles, including shabu-shabu, steak, and lamb chops, but the most popular dish right now is the "Lamb Hamburger." Fresh meat is used and kneaded by hand every day. It's 100% lamb, and no binders are used. It's served pre-browned, but you can cook it to your liking in the Genghis Khan pot. The vegetables will soak up the dripping meat juices, so no flavor goes to waste.
The Genghis Khan pot, which has no grooves, is a custom-made product designed to allow the heat to pass through easily and produce less smoke. It is also perfect for grilling hamburger steaks.
When you take a bite, you'll be surprised at how little of a smell there is. The firm texture of the coarsely ground meat and the concentrated umami flavor of the lamb make it feel like you're biting into meat.
When eating, please use herb salt or special soy sauce-based steak sauce.
The relaxed interior is perfect for a wide range of occasions, from lunch to dinner.
Tanaka also has a medium-sized vegetable garden at home, and actively uses the vegetables he harvests there.
For those who want to eat a lot, there is also a course menu with 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink, which can be ordered on the day. They also offer lunch on Saturdays and Sundays only, and serve a set meal style with their popular hamburger steak as the main dish, along with vegetables, side dishes, and soup. You can choose from 150g, 200g, or 300g of hamburger steak. The appeal of Lamb Lamb Dining is that you can enjoy high-quality lamb meat in a variety of situations, from small parties to lunches.
*All prices include tax
Lamb Lamb Dining Hokkaido
■Location: 17-1-46 Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo ■Business hours: 18:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30) Saturdays and holidays 11:30-14:30 (last orders 14:00), 18:00-23:00 (last orders 22:30) Sunday 11:30-14:30 (LO 14:00), 18:00-22:00 (LO 21:30) ■Closed on Mondays (open on public holidays, closed the following Tuesday) For more information and a map of "Lamb Lamb Dining Hokkaido", please click here.
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While working in radio program production, he started producing zines and writing for magazines. After that, he joined a publishing company as an editor and wrote a variety of articles, mainly for town information magazines. His hobbies are cooking, mountain climbing, river fishing, and Sapporo's stone monuments. He lives in Minami Ward, Sapporo, and loves the area.
