Genghis Khan Shirakaba Obihiro Main Store
Founded in 1957, this legendary grilled lamb restaurant in Obihiro's Kiyokawa district draws a crowd mainly of local residents with Obihiro license plates who queue before opening. Thinly hand-cut lamb marinated in a mildly sweet soy-based sauce with onion, apple, and spices — zero gaminess, perfectly portioned. Regulars who have visited for over half a century. Tabelog 400 reviews, TripAdvisor 4.5/115 reviews — top-class ratings in Obihiro. 40 parking spaces. Lunch only, closes when ingredients run out.
"I've been eating here for over 50 years since childhood. Nothing else will do." "The queue before opening moves fast, so the wait is not too long." "When visiting Obihiro, this is the only genghis khan I can think of — the soul food of locals."