In Sapporo's Minami-Hiragishi, you'll find Ramen Tsukemen NOFUJI, a popular spot where a line is always forming. Their signature dish, the "Seafood Soy Sauce Tsukemen," is a sublime bowl featuring smooth, chewy noodles that pair perfectly with a rich broth combining the umami of pork bones and seafood. The shop also offers new flavor discoveries, such as the limited-edition "Green Curry Tsukemen," which draws a crowd even before opening, and the "Rich Pacific Saury Broth Ramen." Known for its meticulous and warm service, NOFUJI is a quintessential Sapporo ramen shop famous for its queues.

"Seafood Soy Sauce Tsukemen" 1,000 yen

This "double soup" combines a rich pork bone broth, simmered for hours, with a powerful seafood dashi made from ingredients like dried sardines and bonito flakes. The dipping sauce, packed with umami, delivers a powerful and delicious impact that will captivate you from the very first bite.

The thick noodles, made with a high water content, are both smooth to slurp and delightfully chewy. They cling perfectly to the rich dipping sauce.

The chashu (braised pork) is so tender it falls apart with your chopsticks, and it's served in a thick, generous portion. Amidst the richness of the bowl, the green onions provide a brilliant accent, ensuring the flavor never gets old.

With the "soup-wari" (a light broth provided to dilute the remaining sauce), you can savor the delicious umami down to the very last drop.

"Green Curry Tsukemen"

Whenever it's offered, the super-popular limited-edition "Green Curry Tsukemen" causes a huge line to form even before the shop opens. This incredible bowl is a miraculous fusion of green curry, with its refreshing heat from green chilies, and the shop's signature rich pork and seafood broth.

It pairs perfectly with the smooth and chewy flat noodles, and the choice and volume of toppings make it a truly satisfying meal.

"Rich Pacific Saury Broth Ramen"

It's not just about the tsukemen; you can't forget the limited-edition ramen either. This masterpiece, featuring Pacific saury (sanma) and offered exclusively in the fall, is a special bowl that continues to captivate fans. The combination of rich pork bone broth and seafood broth made with saury is simply outstanding.

The shop is conveniently located just a 30-second walk from the west exit of Minami-Hiragishi Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line.

While a line is inevitable at this popular spot, another reason so many people become regulars, besides the delicious food, is the warm atmosphere and heartfelt service provided by the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Nofuji. Their attentive and considerate care inside the restaurant makes you want to come back and eat ramen in that space again. Be sure to try a bowl that is well worth the wait.

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*All prices include tax.