In a corner of the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market, bustling with tourists, there's a shop that's become a hot topic among ramen lovers. It's 'Tokuichi NOUILLES JAPONAISE,' which opened in 2023. Supervised by the renowned French restaurant 'Le Musée,' this spot is gaining attention for its unique bowl that fuses ramen with a consommé soup made using French culinary techniques. Combined with its unique location within the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market, it has been a popular spot with a never-ending line since its opening. This time, we'll take a closer look at the appeal of this talked-about ramen, including its limited-time menu items and the unique flavors you can only find here.

The popular soy sauce flavor, revived in January 2026: "Tokujo Ramen: Shinbi Shoyu" 1,600 yen

The soup is based on a consommé carefully extracted using French techniques, combined with a soy sauce tare for a deep, complex flavor. To this multi-layered umami soup, chicken oil infused with the aroma of a wood fire is added, creating a bowl that can be enjoyed through its fragrance as well.

The aromatic scent that wafts up the moment the ramen arrives, and the impact of umami from the first sip. It's a one-of-a-kind bowl that merges the charms of French cuisine and ramen.

The noodles are custom-made in collaboration with the long-established noodle maker 'Sudo Seimen.' They are low-hydration, thin, straight noodles kneaded with *fusuma* (wheat bran), the same used in the Shinbi Shoyu, offering a wheaty aroma and a firm texture that harmonizes perfectly with the soup. The carefully prepared toppings, like chashu pork and seasoned egg, are also of high quality, further enhancing the satisfaction of the bowl.

Offered in March 2025: "Hokke (Atka Mackerel) & Kombu Double Consommé Shoyu Ramen" 2,000 yen (*Currently not available)

The appeal of this shop isn't just its regular menu. The "limited-time ramen" using seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido also attracts many ramen fans. For example, in the past, they offered the "Hokke (Atka Mackerel) & Kombu Double Consommé Shoyu Ramen," featuring Hokke, a fish popular in Hokkaido. This bowl layered the umami of kombu in both the soup and the *kaeshi* (sauce base), and was further enhanced with an aromatic oil that concentrated the flavor of the Hokke.

The shop is inside the Banzai Market at the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market, a popular spot for tourists.

The shop is a 6-minute walk from Nijuyonken Station on the Tozai Subway Line and a 10-minute walk from JR Soen Station. Parking is also available, so visiting by car is easy. Being in the market, it's conveniently open from 9 AM. It's a popular spot for tourists, so you can enjoy delicious ramen and buy souvenirs at the same time.

Speaking with the owner, he shared his desire to spread ramen, Japan's national dish, to the world, and is considering relocating overseas with a target of 2028. This bowl is served with the owner's passionate vision, so this might be your chance to try it in Sapporo before it's gone.

The ticket machine

*All prices include tax.