Shibetsu Barbecue Honten

Located within the Tanukikoji 7-chome arcade in Sapporo, Shibetsu Barbecue Honten specializes in the gloriously rare Suffolk lamb, a premium, luxe delicacy with less than 1% of available in Japan. Unlike the typical Hokkaido-style jingisukan, this restaurant serves high-quality Suffolk lamb grilled over charcoal for an elevated dining experience.

The Suffolk lamb, sourced directly from the restaurant’s own farm in Shibetsu, Hokkaido, is known for its tender texture, rich flavor, and sweet fat. With a whole-animal approach, they offer rare cuts such as misuji (shoulder blade), ichibo (rump), and sagari (hanging tender), praised for is sweet aroma and delicious flavor that even novice lamb-diners will love.

Kick off with the assorted platters if you’re not sure what to order. Indulge in the flavors of Hokkaido's Suffolk lamb with sets featuring 7, 5, or 3 cuts, each showcasing the unique characteristics of different parts. For lunch, popular options include the Suffolk Donburi (rice bowl) and the Hokkaido Suffolk Charcoal Grill Lunch Set.

The drink menu complements the meal with a selection of Hokkaido-made wines and sake, along with unique beverages like haskap (blue honeysuckle) and Yubari melon sours, highlighting local ingredients.