1. Lunch: The Creamy Miso Legend at “Shingen”
For lunch, we headed to Shingen, famous for its ‘Koku’ Miso Ramen. I’m not exaggerating when I say this is the best Miso ramen I have ever had in my life.
The broth is so incredibly creamy and mellow, unlike the aggressive salty types you might find elsewhere. Be prepared for a line—I waited for about 40-60 minutes, but trust me, it was worth every second.
I know Tonkotsu is often the reigning champion for ramen lovers abroad, but Japan offers a huge variety of styles like Shoyu (soy sauce), Shio (salt), and Miso. Personally, Miso is my absolute favorite, especially with butter and corn toppings—a classic Hokkaido style. Sapporo is the birthplace of Miso ramen, so you have to try it here. And whatever you do, don’t forget to order the Fried Rice (Chahan) and Gyoza. When you combine them with the creamy ramen… Holy Moly. It is the ultimate comfort food experience.
Restaurant Info Box: Ramen Shingen
Ramen Shingen Minami 6-jo Branch (らーめん信玄 南6条店)
- Address: 8-8-2 Minami 6-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido (北海道札幌市中央区南6条西8丁目8-2)
- Hours: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM (Next day)
- Note: Soup may run out before closing time.
- Payment: Cash Only (No Credit Cards)
- Reservation: Not Accepted (First come, first served)
- Parking: None (Please use nearby coin parking)
- Menu Tips:
- “Shinshu” (Rich Miso): The most popular choice. Creamy and savory.
- “Echigo” (Spicy Miso): For those who like a little kick.
- Side Dishes: Fried Rice (Chahan) & Dumplings (Gyoza) are highly recommended.
2. Soft Serve
After the rich Miso Ramen, we needed something sweet to cleanse our palates. We stopped by SUN MILK JAPAN, a specialty milk shop located in the new landmark “COCONO SUSUKINO.”
They are obsessed with milk. Their soft-serve ice cream uses “Goku-Nama (Premium Fresh)” cream, which apparently took three years to perfect. It was incredibly milky yet refreshing—the perfect bridge between a ramen lunch and a curry dinner.
Cafe Info Box: SUN MILK JAPAN
- Name: SUN MILK JAPAN (サン・ミルク・ジャパン)
- Address: B1F COCONO SUSUKINO, 4-1 Minami 4-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo (札幌市中央区南4条西4丁目1 ココノ ススキノ B1F)
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Must Try: Premium Soft Serve (Goku-Nama). It’s rich, fluffy, and tastes like pure Hokkaido milk.
3. Dinner: Spice Therapy at “Ramai”
For dinner, we went to Asian Bar Ramai, the king of Sapporo Soup Curry. Sapporo is the birthplace of Soup Curry, and Ramai is a heavyweight in the scene. The bowl was overflowing with chunky fried vegetables—lotus root, asparagus, pumpkin. The spicy, medicinal broth pairs perfectly with a refreshing yogurt Lassi. It felt like a detox and a feast at the same time.
The ordering system is unique here—you can customize everything from the soup flavor to the rice size. I recommend the “Pork” curry with “M” size rice. If you are feeling adventurous (and hungry), ask for the “Kin-tore” size rice… it’s a massive 1kg mound!
Restaurant Info Box: Asian Bar Ramai
Asian Bar Ramai Sapporo Chuo Branch (アジアンバー ラマイ 札幌中央店)
- Address: 1F Confo Mall Sapporo, 1005-4 Minami 4-jo Nishi 10-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo (札幌市中央区南4条西10丁目1005-4 コンフォモール札幌1F)
- Hours: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM (L.O. 10:00 PM)
- Payment: Credit Cards Accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, etc.)
- Reservation: Not Accepted (First come, first served)
- Ordering Tips (How to Order):
- Choose your Curry: “Chicken” and “Pork” are the classics. “Vegetable” is also popular.
- Choose Soup Base: “Regular” is delicious, but try “Ampudu” (+50 JPY) for a stronger coconut flavor if you like.
- Spice Level: Level 1-10 is free. Be careful, even Level 3 is quite spicy!
- Rice Size:
- S (150g)
- M (300g) – Standard
- L (450g) – Large
- “Kin-tore” (1kg) – Literally means “Muscle Training.” Only for the brave!
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