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Homemade Genghis Khan with a secret sauce that will have you hooked! A famous restaurant in Obihiro known only to those in the know: Yakiniku "Ryu"
Yakiniku Ryu, which relocated and opened on May 10, 2024, has more table seats inside the restaurant, making it larger and cleaner. The secret to its popularity is its affordable price and delicious taste, and above all, the Genghis Khan at Ron is the best! We will introduce the charms of this restaurant, which will have you hooked once you try it.
A secret taste that has continued thanks to its popularity
There is a large smoke exhaust pipe at the seating area. You don't have to worry about the smoke billowing.
"Ron" is a famous Jingisukan restaurant. Its origins date back 46 years to 1978. At the time, it opened as the Jingisukan restaurant "Sakeyu". Since then, even though it has changed its name, it has continued to serve the secret recipe that is loved by locals. The current owner is Mr. Toi, who was originally a regular at Ron.
There is a raised seating area in the back that gives off the atmosphere from before the relocation.
He is the third generation owner of Ron, with a deep love for the restaurant that comes from being a regular customer. Toi-san loves professional wrestling, and you can see a hint of the wrestling atmosphere in the restaurant. He has such a warm personality that you might wonder if he's family. The friendly and approachable atmosphere of the owner is one of the charms of Ron. Ron's Instagram stories are updated frequently, and they always look fun and delicious, so every time I see them I just want to go back.
The famous "Genghis Khan"
The best value for money "Genghis Khan Lunch"
Cooking on this grill is different from cooking at home and it gets me so excited!
The best value for money lunch is something we recommend you try on your first visit. There are two options: "Genghis Khan Lunch" (935 yen) and "Special Hormone Lunch" (935 yen). Comes with rice, pickles, and miso soup, it's very filling and a great deal. And above all, it's delicious! With this quality and volume, you get change for less than 1000 yen, so it's easy to see why it's so popular with locals.
Their famous beef cheek meat is also delicious
Wagyu beef cheek meat 880 yen
During the evening hours, try your fill of the ala carte dishes. Our recommendations are the meaty yet mild "Genghis Khan" and the rich, flavorful and tender "cheek meat." It's also delicious to order "wild garlic," which is rare to find all year round, and grill it together with the Genghis Khan. The side dishes, "fried udon" and "potatoes," are also excellent. In conclusion, whatever you order is delicious, so try ordering as many things as your stomach will allow.
Specially selected kalbi 1210 yen
Toi-san's Taisho May Queen French Fries 385 yen
Yukgaejang soup 550 yen
The rich, addictive flavor of "yakiudon"
For connoisseurs, you can take home 1kg of Genghis Khan for 4,600 yen. Recommended for those who can't come often or who want to enjoy Ron's secret recipe at home. Once you've been to Yakiniku Ryu, you'll want to come back, and before you know it, you'll be a regular at the restaurant. If you're in Obihiro, be sure to stop by!
*All prices include tax
Yakiniku Ryu (Ron)
■Address: 3-4-1 Honcho Hondori, Taisho-cho, Obihiro, Hokkaido ■Opening hours: Lunch: 11:00-14:00 / Dinner: 17:00-21:00 ■Closed on Thursdays Click here for details and map information for "Yakiniku Ryu (Ron)"
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Originally from Miyagi Prefecture, she changed careers from a gourmet media editor to a hunter. She is affectionately known as "Mayamon the Deer Girl." Her motto is to enjoy life in a delicious way, and she does everything from catching deer to butchering them. She also actively works as a freelance editor, designing logos and pamphlets, writing, and planning and managing events.
