Yakiniku Gurumans Ito
Chūō, Sapporo
Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A strong central Sapporo choice for a meat-led dinner, especially when the evening calls for something more considered than ramen or izakaya hopping. Tabelog 100 recognition adds credibility, while easy booking makes it practical for a date, small celebration, or business meal if dietary needs are confirmed in advance.
About Yakiniku Gurumans Ito
Yakiniku Gurumans Ito is a Sapporo dinner option with late opening hours and a smart-casual dress code. It opens at 5 PM, closes late on most operating nights, is closed on Wednesday. It also has Tabelog 100 recognition for 2025, listed at #45 with 3.8 points.
Book it for a late dinner, not a rushed pre-game meal
The strongest reason to choose this restaurant is timing. Yakiniku Gurumans Ito is open from 5 PM to 3 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; from 5 PM to 12 AM on Sunday; and closed on Wednesday. That makes it useful when dinner needs to happen later than a standard early-evening plan.
For a planned dinner, treat the restaurant as a considered choice rather than a casual fallback. Beyond its hours, smart-casual dress code, Tabelog 100 #45 recognition for 2025, details such as menu format, prices, seating, dietary policies are not available here. If the occasion involves strict restrictions or a larger party, confirm directly before committing.
Where it fits in a Sapporo itinerary
Use this as a Sapporo dinner anchor when the schedule runs late. If the trip needs a broader food map beyond one dinner, start with our full Sapporo restaurants guide.
The late hours are the clearest planning advantage. The Tabelog 100 recognition is another point to factor into planning, but availability and booking requirements should be checked directly. Check directly when timing matters, especially for weekend dinners or specific occasions.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Yakiniku Gurumans Ito if you want a Sapporo dinner with late hours and a smart-casual dress code. Cross-shop méli mélo, ワインレストラン アキヒサ ハンダ, はなれ味重, 月下翁, or ç°ä¹ é® if you are comparing other dining options and want a different kind of evening.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, ã060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Jonishi, 3 Chomeâ8 å ç¾ãã« 1F
- Website
- autoreserve.com/restaurants/N5Sxczf3s7TTRpxHgRQm
- Phone
- +81115969029
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yakiniku Gurumans Ito presents a deliberate, provenance-first approach to grill dining in Sapporo. The writing places it in the upper tier of the city’s yakiniku scene, where counter-focused sequences replace conveyor convenience and cuts are priced by origin. That emphasis on Hokkaido cattle—firmer bite, distinctive fat distribution—gives the meal a composed, sophisticated character: it feels less like a noisy meat market and more like a curated tasting where each cut is shown and eaten with attention to texture and heat response.
Best For
This is a dinner destination that sits among the serious restaurants of Chuo Ward, making it well suited to after-work or evening plans that demand something more considered—business dinners, date nights, and special occasions. The format’s focus on discrete sequences and premium Hokkaido beef means guests generally come for a full evening rather than a quick bite; it competes with kaiseki and omakase offerings in the neighborhood, so expect a service rhythm and menu structure calibrated to a multi-course dining slot.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as a provenance-led tasting: order by cut and sequence rather than volume. The house highlights Wagyu tongue and Wagyu short ribs among its signatures, and the cook-it-yourself dynamic rewards meats that tolerate high heat without collapsing—exactly the Hokkaido beef the restaurant favors. Start with the highlighted cuts to understand texture differences, and include the Ezo Mussels Kochori if listed for contrast. Because presentation is sequence-driven, stick to the suggested order and lean on staff guidance when in doubt.
Venue details
Ambiance
Energetic atmosphere with late-night service in the bustling Susukino district.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Wagyu tongue
- Wagyu short ribs
- Ezo Mussels Kochori
Planning details
Location
Japan, ã060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Jonishi, 3 Chomeâ8 å ç¾ãã« 1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- はなれ味重, Notable alternative
- 月下翁, Notable alternative
- méli mélo, Notable alternative
- ç°ä¹ é®, Notable alternative
- ワインレストラン アキヒサ ハンダ, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Sapporo
Yakiniku Gurumans Ito is the practical choice when the brief is a central, meat-led dinner with enough recognition to justify using it for a celebration. Compared with méli mélo and ワインレストラン アキヒサ ハンダ, it is less about a wine-driven or composed-course evening and more about a shared table format that works for couples and small groups.
For diners choosing on ambiance, はなれ味重, 月下翁, and ç°ä¹ é® are the cross-shops when the priority is another Sapporo special-occasion room rather than yakiniku specifically. Choose those if the group wants a quieter, less hands-on meal; choose Yakiniku Gurumans Ito if the shared grill format is part of the appeal.
On booking friction, this is the easier call than many recognition-led restaurants, but that does not make it a careless walk-in pick for peak nights. If value for money means a memorable central dinner without committing to a formal fine-dining arc, start here. If value means longer pacing, wine focus, a more composed dining-room feel, cross-shop méli mélo or ワインレストラン アキヒサ ハンダ first.
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Compare Yakiniku Gurumans Ito
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Yakiniku Gurumans Ito | Sapporo | Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - EAST - 2025 · #45 |
| はなれ味重 | Sapporo | No published awards |
| 月下翁 | Sapporo | No published awards |
| méli mélo | Sapporo | No published awards |
| ç°ä¹ é® | Sapporo | No published awards |
| ワインレストラン アキヒサ ハンダ | Sapporo | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Yakiniku Gurumans Ito?
Booking guidance should be checked directly for availability. The restaurant is open 5 PM to 3 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 5 PM to 12 AM on Sunday; and closed on Wednesday. Its Tabelog 100 #45 ranking for 2025 is a useful planning reference.
Is Yakiniku Gurumans Ito good for a special occasion?
It can fit a planned late dinner in Sapporo if the hours and smart-casual dress code suit the occasion. Its Tabelog 100 #45 ranking for 2025 gives another point of context, while details such as menu format, prices, seating should be confirmed directly.
What are alternatives to Yakiniku Gurumans Ito?
For another comparison, consider méli mélo, はなれ味重, ワインレストラン アキヒサ ハンダ, 月下翁, or ç°ä¹ é®. Yakiniku Gurumans Ito makes the most sense when the priorities are Sapporo, late dinner hours, smart-casual dress.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yakiniku Gurumans Ito?
Dinner is the choice. Yakiniku Gurumans Ito opens at 5 PM and does not have lunch hours listed here.
