Tabelog ratingIn a stylish basement space in Sapporo’s Susukino district, lamb to udon (羊と饂飩) offers a focused and well-executed take on shabu-shabu. The concept is built around individual hot pots, allowing each diner to cook premium lamb to their own liking. The experience is deliberately paced, culminating in a serving of chewy, house-made udon noodles added to the now richly-flavoured broth.
Guests consistently praise the quality and variety of the meat, from Hokkaido lamb rolls to grain-fed shoulder and sirloin cuts. Signature items that draw particular acclaim include the 生しゃぶ雲丹醤油 (lamb with sea urchin) and a rare lamb liver sashimi. The meal is supported by a generous 12-item vegetable and mushroom platter and broths described as rich but clean. The calm, moody dining rooms, with options for private and sunken horigotatsu seating, are frequently highlighted, as is the attentive service and availability of English assistance and a halal course menu.
While overwhelmingly positive, a few minor criticisms appear. A handful of diners found certain cuts of lamb to be gamey or slightly tough, and there are isolated reports of slow service or main dishes not arriving hot. Some also noted that the building's shared facilities, like the toilets, are dated.
Expect to spend around ¥2,000–¥2,999 for lunch and ¥8,000–¥9,999 for dinner. Reviewers in 2024–2026 often paid around ¥7,700 for the popular 'Ram-shabu Kaiseki' course, with an upgraded version including wagyu noted at ¥11,000. All-you-can-drink packages were reported from ¥2,300–¥2,800. Most guests consider it good value for the quality and execution.
- Getting There: Located on the B1F floor of the Daiichi G Building, a 1-minute walk from Susukino subway station. The entrance can be easy to miss, so check the building directory.
- Reservations: Reservations are recommended, especially for groups or to secure a private room.
- Seating: The restaurant has 30 seats, including private rooms for 2, 4, or 6 people and traditional sunken 'horigotatsu' seating.
- Payment: Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners, UnionPay) and QR code payments (PayPay, Rakuten Pay, etc.) are accepted. Electronic money is not accepted.
- Practical Information: An English menu is available. For seat-only reservations, a mandatory appetizer (otooshi) of ¥800 is charged. A halal course is also available.
- Smoking: A designated smoking area is provided.
- Parking: No dedicated parking, but paid public parking is available nearby.
