Hachinoki is a popular ramen restaurant located in Hassamu, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, and is the third branch of the famous Sapporo restaurant "Sumire", following "Saimi" and "Oshima" in Tokyo. In this issue, we will introduce the most popular ramen by far and the secret of its flavor.

The restaurant is a 7-minute walk from JR Hassamu Station. When visiting by car, the restaurant is close to Route 5 and Sapporo Shinmichi, and there is a parking lot with space for 12 cars. The restaurant is not very large, with eight seats at the counter and two tables.

Parking is available in the first parking lot in front of the restaurant, as well as in a third parking lot.

Hachinoki's most popular "Miso Ramen

Miso Ramen" (1,000 yen) is by far the most popular. This hot dish, called "Jun Sumi-kei," is made by adding lard and garlic to a hot wok and stirring the bean sprouts and other ingredients over an exquisite flame so that they do not burn, giving the soup a fragrant and crispy texture. The wok is then filled with soup and served hot. Be careful not to burn your tongue, as the soup does not steam up!

The key to the soup's deliciousness is the miso sauce, which is a blend of several different kinds of miso, creating a rich yet refreshing taste that leaves a lasting impression. The lotus flower that drinks the soup cannot be stopped!

The noodles are made to order by Morisumi Noodles, which has been carefully selected to match the soup! The medium-thick, frizzy noodles are so delicious, you'll think you're in Sapporo!

Mr. Anazawa, the owner of Hachinoki, says that he is committed to keeping the tradition of Sapporo Miso Ramen alive and well. When asked what the secret of Hachinoki's deliciousness is, he answered, "the fragrant stir-fried bean sprouts," "the amount of salt calculated so that the soup can be consumed," and "the assertiveness and balance of each ingredient.

The soup is a superb dish that tastes even more delicious when eaten with a sense of attention to each of the ingredients. We hope you will try this miso ramen made by a thoroughbred of the Sapporo ramen world.

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