On the final day of the Sapporo expedition, after being disappointed by many miso ramen shops in Sapporo, I visited a legendary shop on a weekday afternoon. I arrived around 10:45, and there was already one customer waiting. The shop opened promptly at 11:00, and I ordered a miso ramen for 980 yen and a large fried rice for 950 yen from the ticket machine near the entrance. The spacious restaurant quickly filled up with customers. The miso ramen I received looked different from any I had tried before. The soup had a rich aroma and a thick layer of lard on top, with a deep and flavorful taste. The noodles were curly and yellow, the strongest I had ever encountered. They paired perfectly with the rich and salty soup. The toppings included diced pork, green onions, bamboo shoots, and stir-fried bean sprouts, with the standout being the diced pork that blended well with the soup. I also tried the fried rice, which was moist and delicious. Finally, I found the best miso ramen in Sapporo, and it was a perfect ending to my miso ramen journey. I highly recommend it.

The restaurant where I first became a ramen lover. I have been going there for over 30 years, even before it moved. It had been a while since my last visit, but it was still exceptional. There was a line of 10 people 10 minutes before opening, and another 10 people by the time it opened. When I left, the restaurant was full and there was a line outside. As always. Today, I had the miso chashu with a staff meal rice. I started with the chashu ramen. The extremely hot soup covered with a layer of lard was uniquely rich and salty. How many slices of chashu were there? Too many! The balance between lean and fatty parts of the pork was just right. But still too many slices. The staff meal rice didn't have detailed explanation on the menu. It was basically chashu ramen with mayonnaise on rice. More chashu... The deliciousness of the bamboo shoots stood out. Despite trying various ramen places, this one always brings me back. Thank you for the meal.

I lined up once to try the new ramen shop, but I still prefer this one. The piping hot, rich soup, chewy noodles - it's the best. I always admire the efficient service, the clean interior, and how customers leave promptly after finishing their meal. However, I do find the set menu at 1,430 yen a bit expensive, considering the rising costs of ingredients and gas.

It was Thursday afternoon around 1:30. There were four people waiting in line inside the restaurant. We waited for about 10 minutes. We then took a shared bicycle to Ramenya Ayami, which is said to be run by the eldest son of Nakajima Junren, the previous owner. This is the first of the five shops that were spun off from Sumire. I have already tried "Ojima," "Mitsun Toraji," and "Sato" in the Kanto region. The soup at Sumire restaurants is known for being hot and rich with lard. Some miso enthusiasts may not like it, but I personally enjoy the flavor. However, the saltiness is strong and I couldn't finish the soup. The restaurant is clean and the staff are friendly. It's a popular place. Thank you for the meal.

When it comes to Sapporo, it's all about miso ramen. And when it comes to miso ramen, it's all about Jun Sumi (Junren, Sumire). This place is the mecca of Jun Sumi style, a must-mention when talking about Sapporo miso ramen. It's about a 20-minute train ride from Sapporo Station. We arrived around 1 pm on a holiday, lined up, and reached the food ticket machine to make a purchase. We got our bowls in about 30 minutes. First, take a sip of the soup. The incredibly rich miso flavor hits you like no other, with thick lard adding depth, creating a warm, ginger-scented oil film that warms you up. Next, the noodles. The chewy yellow curly noodles, essential to the miso ramen equation. Add the melted butter topping for an even more impactful flavor, and of course, the corn pairs perfectly. Before we knew it, we had finished it all. Our faces might be swollen the next day, but if you've come this far, of course you're going to finish it. It's just so delicious. Below is our order: Miso ramen with flavored egg, butter, and corn.

Recently, there are a lot of pure and clear soup noodle shops. I have tried various places, but I wanted to go back to basics and reaffirm the original taste. So, I visited this place. It was around 2 p.m. on a holiday, and there was a line outside. It took about an hour from lining up to getting the food. Of course, the must-order item is miso ramen. And I shared a fried rice with my partner. Ahh, this is it. This ramen has no peculiar taste or off-flavors, and it's incredibly deep in flavor that spreads throughout the mouth. I don't usually eat oily food, but the rich oil coating the soft vegetables is amazing. It's quite a large portion, but I finished it without any problems! Of course, the fried rice too. We shared the fried rice, and it was almost like having two bowls of rice. But the overwhelming deliciousness made us finish it in no time. The only thing is that we didn't get the soup that came with the fried rice. Maybe they forgot to give it to us? Well, it's not a problem since we have the ramen soup. I truly felt the greatness of Junren's food once again! It's amazing. I will definitely come back!

Arrived on Sunday at noon. The line was from inside the restaurant to the entrance. I waited in line. I ordered the Ajitama Shoyu Ramen with firm noodles, and also the Shoyu Ramen with firm noodles, along with fried rice. The noodles were originally firm, but they were made even firmer for me. They stayed firm until I finished eating. The charred vegetables added a nice smoky flavor to the shoyu soup. I love both the noodles and the soup. By the time I finished eating, the line had extended outside the restaurant.

I arrived five minutes before the 11:00 opening time and there was already a line of about 20 people, showing that it's a popular restaurant. I bought the classic "Miso Ramen" for 980 yen from the ticket vending machine and managed to get in on the second round. I waited for about an hour and was seated before noon. I handed in my ticket in advance, so the Miso Ramen arrived quickly after I sat down. It had a strong miso flavor with plenty of oil, and it was delicious, but it reminded me of the taste I had experienced 30 years ago. It might be recommended for those who want to taste a nostalgic flavor.

I visited around 2pm on a regular day. I bought a meal ticket from the ticket machine first. I was seated in about 15 minutes. I chose miso ramen and rice. The curly noodles and hot soup go great together, and the rice is also a perfect match. The toppings of chashu, menma, and long green onions add a nice touch. It was delicious until the end. Thank you for the meal.

"Miso Ramen 980 yen Menkata Style" ■ 278th visit in 2023 ■ (First visit) ◇ time 6 minutes until serving / Weekday 15:45 / No line ◇ topics ★ Junren and Sumire, each representing historic Sapporo shops ★ Visited Junren's main store, have I eaten here before at the Ramen Expo? ★ Grateful for continuous business hours! It was indeed empty before 4 pm on weekdays ◇ today's ★ Mori Sumi Seimen's curly noodles with high water content, now a classic ★ The thickest and hottest lard in miso I've ever tasted! ★ Different from the Sumire lineage, the sharpness of the soup is also good ★ The shredded meat, menma, and bean sprouts are delicious too! Thank you for the meal!!!!"

I visited in the early evening (18:00) on a weekday. There were few customers, and I was able to park my car in front of the store. I purchased the "Half Fried Rice Set" at the ticket machine, but I noticed that the price had increased since my visit in May (¥1,300 to ¥1,430). I chose the classic "Miso Ramen," and it was delicious as always!

I visited at 3:30 pm on a weekday. I was lucky to be seated right away, but there were a few people waiting shortly after. It seems to be a popular restaurant. I ordered the Miso Ramen with seasoned egg and extra noodles for 1230 yen. It was served in about 10 minutes. The restaurant is bright and spacious, and the staff is friendly. The ramen is a perfect example of authentic and rich miso flavor. It has a bit more lard than usual, but it's also delicious.

It was around 8:00 PM on a weekday after work. About 80% of the seats were taken. I had the Shoyu Ramen for 1330 yen and a bowl of rice for 150 yen. The Shoyu Ramen was just as delicious as the Miso Ramen. The restaurant was always clean and I enjoyed my meal comfortably. Thank you for the meal.

I arrived at the restaurant around 6:30 PM and there were about 7-8 groups waiting inside. I ordered the miso ramen while waiting. After about 30 minutes, I was seated. The second half of the wait was not too bad as there were waiting seats available. The miso ramen was slightly spicy with lard floating on top, piping hot, and the noodles were cooked just right for my taste. It had plenty of bean sprouts, chashu, and minced meat, making it very satisfying. I could tell it was a renowned miso ramen shop.

This is a popular and long-standing restaurant that is a regular spot for 100 people on Tabelog, and is essential for discussing Sapporo miso ramen!! I took the subway to get there!! It's about a 10-minute walk from the station. I arrived on a Saturday evening around 5:15 PM and there were a few groups waiting, but we were seated right away. There were many families there, probably because it was in the evening. There were both counter seats and table seats available. I ordered the miso ramen for 980 yen. Surprisingly, there were also people ordering soy sauce ramen. They also offer sets with fried rice and a staff meal bowl. As for the taste, the rich miso soup with a good balance of lard makes it a classic Sapporo miso ramen. It also has a bit of spiciness to it. I couldn't help but slurp it all up. The curly egg noodles were delicious, and the chashu was tender with minced meat in it, making it extremely tasty. I was extremely satisfied!!! If you come to Sapporo, I recommend checking out Junren at least once!! I will definitely come back again!

I arrived around 3:15 PM on Saturday and was served around 3:45 PM. There were about 10 people waiting in the seating area and around 5 people standing, so it was quite crowded. The image appears quite red, but this is likely due to the thick layer of lard on the soup causing a change in color. In reality, the color was more natural. The soup was too hot to drink, so I had to wait for it to cool down. It took a long time and I couldn't finish it. The soup was also too strong in flavor, which is why I left some of it.

When it comes to Sapporo, it's all about miso ramen! So, I went to Sapporo Junren. When I arrived, there was quite a line. It's definitely popular. This time, I ordered the miso ramen. The soup had a strong oil content and the miso flavor with a hint of ginger was delicious! It felt like it would be even better during the cold winter months.

Located at 17-1-41 Chateau Junren 1F, Hiraoka 2-jo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, this is the original shop of the pure Sumi (Murayama) miso ramen! 'Sapporo Junren' is next to Soma Shrine, a 5-minute walk from Sumikawa Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line. The history of Junren is long, so let's skip that (laughs). This was the first stop on my solo trip to Hokkaido! It was quite a distance to travel from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo Station and then transfer to the subway to Sumikawa Station. I arrived at the shop around 3:30 pm, and almost 90% of the seats were taken... Seriously? On a weekday, and I missed lunchtime, what would it be like on weekends and holidays? Feeling a bit of fear, I passed through the curtain with the two characters 'Junren' written on it. I arrived at the shop and purchased a ramen ticket from the ticket machine. I bought the miso ramen (regular size). After handing in the ticket, I met the ramen in about 10 minutes. I usually order thin Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen, so the wait felt long, but I guess this is normal! The shiny film of oil... This is the Junren I've dreamt of... I took a sip of the soup... Rich! And hot enough to burn! The oil film acts as a lid to keep the soup from cooling down, a clever idea unique to cold regions! It seems there are both rich and light versions of miso ramen, and this shop seems to be the rich version. As I'm not very familiar with miso ramen shops, I'm not sure, but despite the oil film, it was very easy to eat, with the richness of miso and the crunchy toppings being exceptional. And the noodles are, of course, Morisumi Seimen! A Hokkaido classic! Hokkaido. Sapporo Junren, a must-visit famous shop that exceeded my expectations with its incredibly delicious miso ramen! A must-visit for ramen enthusiasts! Thank you for the meal!

Tuesday 8:10 PM visit, no waiting, spacious with 2 tables and 10 counter seats. Left at 8:30 PM. Ordered miso ramen for 980 yen. The soup was thick with a layer of hot lard on top (be careful of burns), rich miso flavor with a strong garlic punch. The noodles were yellow curly noodles from Morizumi Seimen. Toppings included thinly sliced chashu, soft bean sprouts, and green onions.

I visited the restaurant on a Saturday night, so it was crowded. I ordered miso ramen and a side dish bowl. It took about 40 minutes from entering the restaurant to getting my food. The soup had a hot layer of lard on top, so it remained hot until the end! It's what you would call a rich miso ramen flavor. However, at this level, you could probably get a cup ramen from a convenience store for 350 yen that tastes similar. The onions were limp and didn't add much to the texture. They could have added more onions and bean sprouts. The price was also high. I'm not sure if the miso ramen for 900 yen is worth it. I didn't order it this time, but the fried rice for 800 yen seems too expensive! Well, they do offer a half fried rice set for an additional 400 yen, so many customers might go for that. In conclusion, it's definitely tasty ramen, but it has a bit of an outdated taste and the prices are a bit high. If you want to try a nostalgic Showa era miso ramen, then why not give it a try?

Located a 5-minute walk from Sumikawa Station, along the main street. The interior has two 4-seater tables and only a counter. I waited for about an hour. It's better to purchase a ticket in advance from the vending machine, so the turnover is fast. The miso ramen was more like tantanmen? I was expecting a strong miso flavor, but it was lacking for me.