A rich miso broth, yellow wavy noodles, and a piping-hot bowl covered in a layer of lard—this is the quintessential Sapporo ramen. The style known as "Jun-Sumi style" is synonymous with Sapporo ramen. Today, we introduce "Sapporo Junren," the origin of the "Jun-Sumi style" and a shop that remains incredibly popular to this day.

"Miso" 1,200 yen

The "Jun-Sumi style" is a lineage of Sapporo ramen that originated from "Junren" (pronounced "Sumire" at the time), founded in 1964, and "Sumire," a shop started by the same family. Its greatest feature is the layer of lard on the surface, which keeps the soup piping hot until the very last sip. A key point of Sapporo Junren's overwhelmingly popular "Miso Ramen" is that the miso is roasted to enhance its aroma. The rich yet enjoyable flavor is addictive and will have you coming back for more.

A bowl crafted with the Sapporo method, where the soup is combined in a wok.

Furthermore, the firm and chewy medium-thick wavy noodles maintain their texture without getting soft in the hot soup. These are the classic yellow wavy noodles that scream "Sapporo ramen!"

While the Miso Ramen is overwhelmingly popular, the Shoyu Ramen also has a strong reputation among ramen aficionados. The secret is the rich soy sauce tare (sauce base) that has been continuously added to since the shop's founding, creating an exquisite flavor gently enveloped by the lard.

The yellow noodles stained with the color of soy sauce

The shop is a 5-minute walk from Sumikawa Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway. There are 7 parking spaces in front of the store and 13 more across the street, making it convenient to visit by car. From the piping-hot Miso Ramen to the profound Shoyu Ramen, Sapporo Junren is a legendary shop you must visit if you want to taste the true essence of Sapporo's "Jun-Sumi style" ramen.

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