🍜 Restaurant & Food Guide
[Japan/Sapporo] Korega Jingisukan
Native: かれがジンギスカン
English: Korega Jingisukan
• Traveler Score :
🐽×5
🌐 English Address:
1-1, Minami 5 Jonishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
📍 Local Address:
北海道札幌市中央区南5条西3丁目1-1
💬 Visitor Reviews & Feedback [Summary]
👍 Visitor Highlights (5)
- Meat is exceptionally tender with virtually no gamey smell
- Staff expertly grill the meat for you, adding to the convenience
- Prime location in central Susukino makes it very accessible
- Meat quality is outstanding and top-tier
- Staff members provide exceptionally friendly service
👎 Caveats & Things to Know (3)
- The restaurant is quite compact, leading to long waiting times
- Ventilation is limited, causing clothes to strongly absorb the cooking odors
- Seating capacity is strictly limited during peak hours
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English Quick Guide & Highlights
[Japan/Sapporo] Korega Jingisukan
Sapporo, Japan · Dining & Pub
Editor’s Verdict
“Experience savory, juice-filled authentic Sapporo Jingisukan in a cozy, local-vibe space.”
🍽️ Signature Delicacies / Must-Try
Jingisukan Lamb Meat, Premium Lamb Chops
✨ Vibe & Space Atmosphere
A compact and vintage interior steeped in time, with round charcoal braziers at every table adding a warm ambiance. Filled with the lively energy typical of a local eatery where meat is grilled amid gentle smoke, it is the perfect space to sit closely with friends or a lover, share sincere conversations, and enjoy a drink.
💡 Essential Notes for International Travelers
- Expect very long waits during peak dinner hours, so visiting right before opening or late at night is recommended.
- Both cash and major credit cards are accepted, but having cash ready ensures a smoother payment process.
- Store your outerwear and bags in the provided plastic bags, as clothes can easily absorb the grilled meat odor.
- Payment & Cards: Major international credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB) are widely supported.
📖 Place Overview & Story
Walking through the neon-lit alleys of Susukino in the crisp Sapporo night air, you will naturally be drawn to the subtle charcoal and savory lamb aromas drifting from a modest second-floor building. Korega Jingisukan captures the essence of authentic Sapporo Jingisukan. Opening the door welcomes you with decades of vintage wood-toned charm and vibrant energy radiating through the smoky dining room. Thick iron braziers sit at every table, sizzling with lamb fat as fresh cuts of Jingisukan lamb and premium marbled lamb chops hit the dome-shaped grill, surrounded by sweet onions, green onions, and bean sprouts absorbing the rich juices.
Each bite of the lamb dipped in the special house sauce delivers an explosion of rich juices completely devoid of gamey odors. The outer surface chars to a crisp, savory finish while the inside remains tender, juicy, and springy. The thick premium lamb chops, offering the fun of gnawing meat off the bone, serve as the ultimate highlight to deeply savor a Sapporo night. Complete your evening with a cold beer and immerse yourself in a truly local culinary atmosphere that holds the very breath of Sapporo.
📍 Official English Address
1-1, Minami 5 Jonishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido