The sharpness of soy sauce, the aroma of ginger, and the smooth, chewy noodles. At Ramen Shinwa, a popular ramen shop in Tsukisamu, Sapporo, you can enjoy a bowl of "Nagaoka Ginger Soy Sauce Ramen," a local ramen from Niigata Prefecture, arranged in a Sapporo style. They also offer "Kitakata Ramen," a local ramen from Fukushima Prefecture that's popular among those who prefer lighter flavors, as well as limited-edition noodles, making this a notable restaurant that will impress ramen connoisseurs.

The shop's signature dish, "Ginger soy sauce ramen" 1,050 yen

Owner Tamayama, who previously lived in Niigata, is known for his "Ginger Soy Sauce Ramen," a popular dish inspired by the local ramen "Ginger Soy Sauce" from Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. The separately cooked pork clear soup is blended with a soup made from chicken and aromatic vegetables. Ginger is used in the soup and soy sauce, and grated ginger is also placed at the bottom of the bowl to enhance the flavor. The ramen has been adjusted to suit Sapporo tastes.

The owner of Tamayama is also known as a "soy sauce geek," and the soy sauce that goes well with the delicious soup is carefully selected. The noodles are custom-made by Sudo Seimen in Asahikawa. By the way, you can choose between thick or thin noodles for the "Ginger Soy Sauce Ramen" and "Ginger Salt Ramen."

This time, I chose thick noodles. The chewy, strong noodles with a high water content are the perfect match for the ginger-flavored soup. The ginger-flavored soup also pairs well with rice, and some customers even eat their ramen with rice.

Limited quantity "Kitakata Ramen" 1,050 yen

Another signature dish is Kitakata Ramen, a local ramen representative of Fukushima Prefecture. It is a popular bowl that is often sold out during lunch hours as it is only available in limited quantities. The clear pork and chicken soup is light yet has a deep flavor, and those who like light ramen will no doubt be hooked in no time. The soy sauce is also sourced locally, giving it a gentle flavor that evokes nostalgia.

The noodles used are medium-thick, hand-kneaded noodles with a high water content. The chewy noodles mix surprisingly well with the light soup.

Although the ingredients are simple, this is Kitakata ramen!

"June Chinese Noodles" 1,150 yen

Another attraction of Ramen Kokoro Tsunagi is the new limited menu items that are constantly being created. In the month we visited, an evolved version of the ramen was introduced. The soup, while light in taste, brought about a synergistic effect of the flavors of the ingredients, making it incredibly delicious and capturing the hearts of ramen enthusiasts.

The shop is within a 7-minute walk from Nango 7-chome Station on the Tozai subway line. Please note that the parking lot is a little far from the store and can accommodate 6 cars.

Owner Tamayama has trained at popular restaurants in Sapporo and Tokyo, and has recreated local ramen using the knowledge he gained from eating around Niigata while living there. The ramen he creates, showcasing his ramen sense, impresses ramen lovers in Sapporo.

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