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Sapporo ramen

A perfect cup of “Sapporo ramen” from Sapporo, made with rich miso paste and curly noodles

About Sapporo ramen

“Sapporo ramen,” which originated in Sapporo, Hokkaido, is one of Japan's representative ramen, characterized by its rich miso soup and chewy, curly noodles. Its history began with post-war street food culture. In 1946, ramen based on pork bones served at food stalls became popular, and ramen culture took root in the city of Sapporo. Then, it is said that it began in 1955 when Mr. Morito Omiya, the founder of the ramen shop “Ajino Sanpei,” developed ramen using miso for the first time in Japan. Since then, it has spread as a ramen suitable for Sapporo's cold climate, and its name has become known all over the country.

Sapporo ramen soup is a blend of rich miso paste with broth based on pork bones and chicken bones. By adding lard to this, the heat of the soup does not escape and keeps it warm until the end. The noodles use medium-thick, curly noodles, and are characterized by their good entanglement with the soup. Fried bean sprouts, onions, pork, bamboo shoots, green onions, butter, etc. are added to the toppings to create a cup rich in flavor.

Sapporo ramen is also excellent in terms of nutritional value, and the B vitamins and minerals contained in miso are useful for maintaining health, and it is also rich in dietary fiber from bean sprouts and onions. However, since it contains a lot of salt, it is also necessary to devise ways such as not drinking all of the soup.

As for Sapporo ramen, there are currently over 1,000 ramen shops in the city, and each has its own unique arrangement.
Currently, there are many spots in Sapporo where you can enjoy Sapporo ramen, such as “Ganso Sapporo Ramen Alley” and “Sapporo Ramen Republic.” It is also popular among tourists, and you can enjoy a wide variety of ramen, from traditional flavors to unique creative ramen. Also, compared to ramen from other regions, Hakata tonkotsu ramen has creamy, thin noodles, and Kitakata ramen is soy sauce-based flat noodles, while Sapporo ramen has a unique combination of rich miso soup and frizzy noodles.

Sapporo ramen, born from the rich nature of Hokkaido and the passion of artisans, is attractive for its rich flavor. If you pair it with local beer from Hokkaido or dry sake, you can enjoy a deeper flavor and a refreshing finish. Be sure to try it.