It's been a while since I visited Deno-san's place. Despite the price increase due to the current situation, the reliable taste remains unchanged. I chose soup with a mild spiciness level of 2 and numbness level of 2. I think in the past, there wasn't an option for a clear broth soup? They have also added new house specialty menus. I'm looking forward to trying something different next time.

Shop Name: 175° DENO Dan Dan Noodles Search Tags: #NojiLog_noodle #NojiLog_Hokkaido Ordered Items: - Dan Dan noodles with white sesame soup for ¥1,000 - Spiciness level: 1, Numbness: 1 Shop Features: ------------------------ A shop where you can enjoy authentic Sichuan peppercorn flavor in Dan Dan noodles! I tried both with a spiciness level of 1, and the numbness was intense! If you're not a fan of numbness, it might be okay to skip it! ------------------------ Business Hours: [Mon-Fri] 11:30-15:00 (Last Order), 17:30-21:00 (Last Order) [Sat, Holidays] 11:30-16:00 (Last Order) Closed on Sundays

It's just 1000 yen. I was prepared to sweat in the heat. It's an office district, so many restaurants were closed for Obon holiday, but this one was open. However, they were in energy-saving mode with just one staff member. Even though there were empty tables, they didn't come to seat us right away. I understand they were busy, but they could have at least said something. Surprisingly, I didn't end up sweating too much. The food was delicious.

Arrived at 5:30 on a regular day. First in for the evening session. Located in the underground dining area of a building directly connected to Chikaho. This makes it the third "DENO" store around Sapporo Station, all conquered now! The small and cozy interior has only a counter in a C-shape. The background music playing is recent J-pop. There is one staff member working. Purchased the summer limited edition "Chilled Tantanmen" (1200 yen) from the ticket machine in the aisle, with a spice level of 2 and numbness level of 2. About half a month ago, I had the "Chilled Tantanmen without soup" at the North Exit store. The dish arrived shortly after ordering, and I was told to lightly mix it before eating. The spiciness, numbness, and fragrance of Sichuan pepper in the soup were strong and delicious, just like the regular Tantanmen. The soup also had a slight acidity to it. The flat noodles were chewy and firm, specially ordered. There was plenty of nuts and meat miso as well. I was very satisfied with the delicious taste! The "Chilled Tantanmen without soup" was honestly not that great, but this one definitely lived up to the "DENO" quality! The price is still a bit high though... I will definitely come back again! Next time, I'll try the regular menu.

Yesterday's company lunch. We went to 175°DENO Tantanmen Ekimae store, a famous Tantanmen restaurant in Sapporo! Even during lunchtime, it was still a popular spot with about a 4-person wait. I was indecisive, but I ordered the white sesame soupless Tantanmen with extra char siu topping using the ticket machine outside. I also got a free ajitama (seasoned soft-boiled egg) by signing up as a member. When seated, they asked about the spiciness level and numbing sensation, as well as the soup type, so I went with 2 levels of spiciness, no numbing sensation, and chicken white broth soup. The soupless may not be related to the soup after all, haha. The chewy noodles are mixed well with cashew nuts and minced meat. It was quite spicy with 2 levels of spiciness. The ajitama helped to balance it out and made it delicious. The large char siu was incredibly tender when placed under the noodles and eaten warm! Overall, it's still a delicious restaurant. Thank you for the meal!

Ordered the mapo rice for ¥1,050 with spiciness level "1" and no numbness. One free rice refill allowed. However, the portion of rice was surprisingly small, almost like a lunch for an office worker. As expected, there was leftover mapo, so I decided to get a rice refill. I asked for a larger portion this time, and they gave me a medium-sized serving. It was definitely more than the first serving, but deep down I wished they had given me even more. I noticed that they started cooking a new batch of rice in one of the two rice cookers, perhaps to avoid preparing too much rice in advance. The mapo had cashew nuts which added a nice touch to the spiciness, making it very delicious.

Located in the Shikishima Building, which is directly connected to the underground pedestrian walkway between Sapporo Station and Odori Station, this restaurant is considered the pioneer of the Sapporo tantanmen boom, with a focus on seasonings. The specialty here is the soup-less tantanmen! I ordered the recommended white sesame soup-less tantanmen with a spice level of 1. Toppings include cashew nuts, meat miso, dried shrimp, etc., which are mixed well with sesame sauce and noodles. The spice level 1 had just the right amount of kick, and I enjoyed it until the last bite! The chewy noodles paired with the flavorful meat miso and smooth sesame sauce were fantastic! This soup-less tantanmen has a clear foundation and each ingredient stands out, making it unmistakably a soup-less tantanmen. The quality was truly impressive. Thank you for the delicious meal. (*´ω｀)

It's been a while. I always prioritize spiciness and go for the maximum level without numbing my taste buds, which costs nothing extra. I also like to add the restaurant's special chili oil to make it even spicier. I love soupless noodles so much that I have yet to explore the world of soupy noodles. If I were to try soupy noodles, I might go for a half-and-half curry.

I arrived before 12 o'clock, but it was almost full! I just managed to get a seat. I ordered the recommended soupless tantanmen with a spice level of 3. The service was very fast. Oh no, I forgot to take a photo! I was in a hurry to eat because there was a long line. The taste was not exactly what I expected for tantanmen. It was spicy and numbing, but lacked flavor. I prefer a balance of spiciness and umami, so it wasn't to my liking. Maybe changing the soup to a clear broth would be better?

I wandered around Shikishima Building basement wondering what to eat for lunch. There were several unvisited restaurants, and one of them was this restaurant. I decided to try their limited-time menu, the 175° Hot Tan Tan Men for 1,000 yen. I chose the basic level of spiciness and added garlic, without extra vegetables or extra lard. The service was a bit slow due to many customers. The dish consisted of Oshon noodles, vegetables, pork, lard, Sichuan pepper, miso meat sauce, sesame sauce, and chili oil. The pork was tender and delicious. The Oshon noodles were thick and flat, and I enjoyed eating them. The soup had a good level of spiciness and numbness, making it easy to eat. The portion was generous, and I left feeling full. (June 2022)

It's my personal day off and the weather is terrible. The Sapporo Line has been suspended for snow removal since the morning, with a planned restart at 6 pm. I wonder if the workers are shoveling snow from Hokkaido Medical University to Kuwonen using mama dump trucks? There's nothing to do but walk to the subway station at Kita 24-jo, and see if anything is open along the way. I remembered this place and arrived at 11:50 am. It's a business district with office buildings, so I thought it might be crowded, but the compact restaurant was not full. I ordered the "Soupless Warm Egg Set for 950 yen" and the delicious Tan Tan mixed rice for 180 yen. The soup was a rich white broth, and I asked for 260 grams of noodles. The egg arrived in about 5 minutes, but was left for a while. The Tan Tan noodles arrived around 12 pm. The counter seats were already full. The waitress asked about the spiciness level, and I chose mild for both. The noodles were delicious, with a rich sesame sauce and a touch of chili oil. The minced meat and cashew nuts added a nice touch. After finishing the noodles, I mixed the remaining sauce with rice and topped it with the egg. It was also delicious. When I left, there was a line of about 10 people waiting. It's understandable, the food was really good.

I visited in early December around midday. Since it was a weekday right after opening, I was able to get in quickly. I purchased the soupless tantanmen with extra spicy level 6. When the bowl arrived, it was filled with plenty of minced meat, nuts, and shrimp as toppings. There was also a generous amount of Sichuan pepper sprinkled on top. After mixing it well, I found the moderate numbing sensation quite enjoyable. The spiciness wasn't too overwhelming. The thick and chewy noodles provided a satisfying texture. I finished it easily as it was light. I would like to try the soup version of tantanmen next time.

Mapo tofu noodles for 850 yen. Adding whole cashew nuts and Sichuan peppercorns for an extra 50 yen enhances the numbing sensation, making it even more flavorful. Unlike other restaurants' tantan noodles, the unique punch of numbness in the soup and minced meat creates a special and delicious harmony.

I decided to try the curry that I was curious about. I had a coupon and added a soft-boiled egg. I chose the chicken curry with customizable spiciness and numbing sensation. It was served in the same bowl as the soupless tantanmen. There is red chili oil on top. Hmm, it tastes like chicken curry with chili oil. The taste matches the appearance.

Visited the central area of Sapporo after a long time. I only had 40 minutes for lunch, but I decided to visit this restaurant because it was close by. The interior of the restaurant, with only counter seats, was full, but I was able to sit down within a few minutes. I ordered the Black Sesame Tan Tan Men with soup. I chose the "original taste" for the soup. The dish arrived shortly. As expected, it was delicious Tan Tan Men that you want to eat when you come to Sapporo. I even finished the soup. It was a hot day, but I was able to sweat a lot here and leave the restaurant feeling refreshed. Thank you for the meal. I will come again.

I wanted to eat some really spicy food after a long time, so I went to 175°DENO. I used to go to a certain shop near the Bus Center station, but it seems to have disappeared. When I visited 175°DENO, there were quite a few customers, it's definitely a popular place! They also have a ticket machine, which I'm not a fan of because I can't think properly when there's a line behind me. It's easier for me to just tell the staff my order while looking at the menu. This time, I ordered the soup-less tantanmen with 175 grams of noodles (260 grams was too much for me). I chose the spiciest level of heat, added 10 extra servings of numbing spice, and topped it with coriander. Besides minced meat, there were small shrimp and cashew nuts which added a nice touch. The spiciness was really hot but I could handle more, especially in terms of numbing spice. I think I could have added 20 more servings! The coriander topping added a nice flavor accent and increased the crunchiness along with the watercress. I always order rice with my noodles, so 175 grams of noodles was just right. It was delicious, thank you for the meal!

"The 'Black Sesame Dan Dan Noodles (with soup)' features a carefully extracted umami-rich chicken broth with a refreshing black sesame aroma that stands out. When mixed with the piping hot soup, the fragrance of black sesame and Sichuan peppercorns becomes even more pronounced and delicious. The 175°DENO Dan Dan Noodles is a culmination of the owner's extensive travels to Sichuan, China and renowned ramen shops in Japan to create a unique version of Dan Dan Noodles that combines authentic Sichuan culinary techniques with Japanese ramen expertise."

It seems to be the first visit in 4 years. Due to the weekend closure request under the state of emergency declaration, lunch operations are sparse. Most of the shops in Shikishima Building are closed, but 175°DENO's Dan Dan noodles were open. I was not particularly interested in dry Dan Dan noodles, so I was observing, and then I found a poster for DENO Mapo noodles for 950 yen, which was within 1000 yen compared to nearby competitors. Today, I decided to try this one. I ordered at the counter with no numbness and a spice level of 1. There were two other groups of customers inside, but it seemed like there were frequent delivery orders from services like Uber. The dish was served in about 6 minutes. If you are not a fan of numbness and expect the true flavor of Mapo tofu, you might be disappointed, but I found it quite delicious. There were plenty of tofu, minced meat, and a good portion size. It seems like they use a lot of homemade spices. The lack of numbness made the spiciness stand out. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

When thinking about the origin of soup-less noodles and mixed noodles, suddenly felt like eating "DENO's soup-less tantanmen". Although soup-less mixed noodles seem to have become popular recently, it feels like noodles without soup have been around for a long time. Furthermore, dishes like "hiyashi chuka" and "yakisoba" also fall into the category of noodles without soup, so to speak, they can be classified as part of the "soup-less noodles, mixed noodles" group. Even the Sichuan-origin tantanmen from China, the soup version that is popular now was actually created by Chen Jianmin in Japan in the 1950s, and originally in China, tantanmen without soup was eaten. As I was thinking about these things, I suddenly got hungry, so I decided to head to "175°DENO Tantanmen Sapporo Ekimae Store". The name of the store is quite unique, with "175°" derived from the fact that the chili oil is heated to 175 degrees when making it. It's amazing that the origin of the store name is listed on Wikipedia. The current origin of soup-less tantanmen is Hiroshima, but when it opened as a tantanmen specialty store in Sapporo in 2013, it was quite novel. Now it has become a well-known store nationwide. I think this store was the one that established the genre of tantanmen in Sapporo's ramen shops. Could it be the store that sparked the current soup-less boom? Anyway, the Sapporo Ekimae store is directly connected to the underground pedestrian walkway. It is located next to exit 5 in the Shikashima Building basement 1st floor. Before I knew it, it had been about 3 years since my last visit. I selected the "not spicy" soup-less tantanmen for 850 yen from the ticket machine. The prices for "spicy" and "very spicy" are the same. In addition, the ticket machine offers hidden gem-like menu items such as "mapo noodles" and "175-rou" inspired by Jiro-style, "hot pot tsukemen", and "chicken curry". It's hard to notice them quickly at the ticket machine in front of the store. I then handed the food ticket to the staff at the counter. You can choose between white sesame or black sesame. The spiciness levels are "not spicy" with no redness, "spicy" with 2 flakes of Sichuan pepper, and "very spicy" with 6 flakes of Sichuan pepper. Next, I chose the base soup, which comes in two types: "original taste (clear broth)" and "rich (white broth)". I opted for the latter. The noodle portion for soup-less dishes is usually 260g for regular, 175g for small, and 350g for medium at the same price. 350g is quite a lot. This time, I went with the regular portion. There are quite a few more choices now compared to before, so I was a little confused, but maybe I can order more smoothly next time. The dish arrived in less than 5 minutes. The "soup-less tantanmen" was served on a round plate. The ingredients included minced meat miso, small shrimp, watercress, and cashew nuts. Since I chose "not spicy", there was no redness in the visual appearance. Now, just like mixed noodles, I will mix the ingredients, base soup, and noodles together before eating. The noodles were chewy and delicious. They are flat noodles made from a blend of local Hokkaido wheat. The aroma of Sichuan pepper combined with the minced meat miso and sesame sauce, creating a delicious taste. But it felt a bit lacking... At this point, the staff offered me a separate plate of Sichuan pepper, saying "Please try this". A nice follow-up. Indeed, these noodles taste even better with a bit more spiciness. So, I mixed the ingredients, noodles, and sauce thoroughly and enjoyed it. Another clean plate. Ah, a "mildly spicy tantanmen". A little more spiciness would be great. There is also the fun of finding your preferred level of spiciness and heat since you can choose from various options. This Sapporo tantanmen shop is known for its commitment to homemade condiments such as chili oil, tenmenjan, and doubanjiang. I'm also curious about their curry. Thank you for the meal! *23rd bowl of 2021 (visited on April 5, 2021)

I feel like eating something spicy. I tried a spicy soup for the first time, with extra spiciness and no numbness, topped with a warm egg. It came with a special spoon with a hole in it. The soup was thick and creamy, very satisfying. I couldn't help but drink it all. The noodles were different from the soupless ones. I enjoyed the occasional crunch of nuts. I added chili oil halfway through. I like to pour it over the bits that collect at the bottom. Finished it all up, feeling a bit sweaty. Delicious. Maybe I'll try the curry next time.