Tabelog ratingDosan Youniku Kappou Lamb Pirika (道産羊肉割烹 ラムぴりか) is a small counter-focused restaurant with a single-minded devotion: showcasing lamb from a specific Hokkaido farm through the refined lens of kappo cuisine. Instead of the more common grilled 'jingisukan', the owner-chef presents a multi-course menu that explores the meat's versatility in focused, elegant preparations.
Guests consistently praise the signature dishes. The lamb shabu-shabu, with meat sliced to order so thinly it's said to melt on the tongue, is a highlight. Other lauded courses include straw-grilled lamb tataki served with ponzu jelly and yuzu pepper, delicate seared lamb nigiri sushi, and lamb yukke. The meal concludes with an unusual and popular potato ramen, which uses the leftover shabu-shabu broth. Many international visitors note the chef's attentive service and willingness to explain each course in English.
While overwhelmingly positive, a few reviews mention that service can feel uneven or rushed if the booking is for a shorter time slot; allowing at least two hours is recommended. As the space is small and popular, securing a table without a reservation is nearly impossible.
Dinner courses are priced for a special occasion, with most reviewers spending between ¥10,000 and ¥15,000 per person. Recent guest experiences cite the main 'Lamb Pirika' course at around ¥8,800, a smaller 'Pirika' course at ¥7,500, and a more extensive 'Lamb Nonno (Hana)' set at ¥12,550. A Sapporo Classic beer was noted at about ¥700. Diners feel the price is justified by the high quality of the ingredients and the unique range of dishes.
- Booking: The restaurant is by reservation only; booking well in advance is essential as seats are very limited.
- Location: Find it on the 7th floor of the Joyful Sakana Koji building in Sapporo's Susukino district. Note that some maps may have misleading information.
- Getting there: It is a 5-minute walk from Exit 5 of Susukino Station (Namboku Line) or a 3-minute walk from Exit 7 of Hosui Susukino Station (Toho Line).
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) and QR code payments are accepted. Electronic money is not.
- Seating: The restaurant has 13 counter and table seats. There are no private rooms.
- Children: Children of all ages, including babies in strollers, are welcome.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No parking is available.
