I went to the original Sapporo-style ramen shop in Shinjuku Nichome for lunch. The shop opens at 11:30 am. Inside, there are 4 counter seats and 2 tables for 4 people each. During lunchtime, you get a mini fried rice for only 100 yen. I ordered the miso chashu ramen, which is cheaper than just ordering rice. It arrived in about 10 minutes. It was not the typical yellow miso ramen, but a white miso version. The toppings were chashu, green onions, and bamboo shoots, keeping it simple and delicious! The taste was a bit salty, but still within an acceptable range. The noodles were not the usual yellow curly noodles found in Sapporo miso ramen, and were a bit soft. The chashu was thick and satisfying. It was much easier to eat compared to the trendy greasy miso ramen. The mini fried rice was just the right size and left me feeling full.

Around 5:18 PM on August 5, 2023, I went to eat miso ramen, a warm dish to combat the heat, after a long time. Despite the hot weather, the air conditioning kept me cool and relaxed. The restaurant was lively and bustling, with the energetic mother as always chatting away. Her son seemed to have lost a bit of weight, but he still had a fighting spirit. The miso ramen I had today was delicious and satisfying, with a soup that never gets boring. The cozy atmosphere of the place was also very comforting. Highly recommended!

I'm back again at 10:30 PM. I'll have the miso ramen, please. No hesitation, always satisfied with that reliable white miso broth. Ahhh, the comforting taste... Satisfying with a taste that never fails. Thank you for the delicious meal, son, mother. Please bring back late-night hours. Take care and do your best without overdoing it.

January 28, 2023, 6:00 PM - This year's first Sapporo miso ramen with bamboo shoots. On such a cold day, nothing beats miso ramen. This one had a comforting flavor with white miso base. It warmed me up. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

The night before, I was talking with a friend about 2nd Avenue, and since the name of a Sapporo restaurant came up, I was already craving Sapporo food the next day. I visited the restaurant a little after noon. The manager had cut his hair short and looked even better. The cook was a very attentive woman. They were seating one person at each four-person table due to social distancing, so I was seated at the counter. After the previous customer left, they asked if I wanted to move, and I chose a seat with a view of the TV. First, I was served a mini fried rice, followed shortly by the eagerly awaited simple white miso ramen with plenty of green onions. The soup was sweet and spicy, absolutely delicious. The noodles were medium thickness and plentiful. The green onions added a crunchy texture and a bit of spiciness. It was a delightful lunch experience. There's a reason why this restaurant has been around for so long. We thanked each other politely as I left. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I came after a long time and ordered miso chashu ramen with extra menma. It was a special ramen tonight, and we are doing our best as a family. They mentioned that for the time being, they will not be open late until the number of infected people decreases a bit more. They also said that they will resume late-night operations once the situation improves. Let's hang in there! Sapporo, thank you for the delicious meal tonight.

This miso ramen is something you'll find yourself craving regularly. It doesn't have any particularly strong or unique features, but the gentle flavor of miso combined with the softness of the soup creates a deep and slightly sweet miso ramen. The noodles are of the softer variety, which pairs well with the soup. For an additional 100 yen, you can also enjoy a mini fried rice, which is a great deal compared to other places that charge 120 yen for half a serving of rice. The service here is great, and the proximity to my office makes it a regular stop for me every 1-2 months. I used to work in Nihonbashi and Yaesu, and this ramen became a favorite of mine. Recently, the opening hours have been a bit irregular, but I was able to enjoy it this time. The flavor of the soup seemed slightly lacking in depth and sweetness compared to before, so I wonder if there's a new chef. I'll have to ask next time.

I came back after a long time on 2022.5/12 (Thursday) (･0･｡) I had the miso chashu ramen. The white miso-based soup and the green onions were irresistible. The father passed away and the son took over, how many years has it been? The son seems to have lost a little weight. The mother is doing well. Let's keep working hard in this town together. It was delicious. Five stars again today!ଘ ⊙▃⊙ಏ

I've been interested in the original Sapporo ya for a while. The Shinjuku 2-chome branch is located right in the middle of the deep spot of Shinjuku 2-chome. There used to be several "original Sapporo ya" locations in Tokyo, but the Shibuya store, Aoyama store, Nomura Building store in Shinjuku, Sunshine store, and Tamachi store have closed. However, the Shinjuku 2-chome branch is still open, and it seems that the Oosaki store, Toranomon store, and Gotanda store are still operating. The franchise of "original Sapporo ya" had around 90 stores. The chain headquarters, Nankin-ken Shokuhin, is a company with a long history founded in Taisho 3, but unfortunately, due to the impact of the coronavirus, it filed for civil rehabilitation on April 21, 2021. This visit is the first since the Tamachi store. I entered the Shinjuku 2-chome branch just before 7 pm. There were no other customers, only the male owner and the female waitress. The menu includes miso, salt, soy sauce, fried rice, gyoza, various toppings, rice, etc. They also serve alcohol, and I noticed they use Parade High from Kawasaki Beverage for sours, which is rare. I ordered the miso ramen for 800 yen (tax included). The walls indicate that garlic is added to the miso, soy sauce, and salt, but you can request it without when ordering. I opted for it with garlic. The waitress seemed to enjoy watching TV, and after about 5 minutes, my ramen arrived. The broth was a light white miso color, with a thin consistency and not much oil. The toppings included one slice of chashu, bamboo shoots, and green onions. It felt a bit lacking in toppings for the price. The soup had a mild flavor of animal broth with a sweet white miso taste. It started off light but gradually developed a stronger salty flavor. The garlic was present but not overpowering. The noodles were medium-thin with a slight curl. They were smooth rather than chewy or firm like typical Sapporo miso ramen noodles. The chashu was made from lean pork shoulder with minimal fat, but had a slight pork odor. The bamboo shoots were a dark black color and had a unique texture when lifted. The waitress was engrossed in the TV, while the owner came out of the kitchen to refill my water and show attentiveness. As original Sapporo ya becomes rarer, it becomes more valuable.

◆ Ramen shop registration number 4780th • 15th bowl in 2022 ◆ Original Sapporo-ya, Shinjuku 2-chome (Shinjuku, Tokyo) ◆ Miso ramen ¥800 ● Instagram: tsukasan777 ● Twitter: tsukasan2010

A Sapporo-style restaurant that makes you crave white miso. Located in the heart of Shinjuku Ni-chome, an area with many famous soba shops. While they also offer soy sauce and salt options, the white miso here is a must-try. They mainly serve mini fried rice sets, and at 880 yen, it's a great deal. The manager's greetings are very welcoming, and the staff's attentiveness is outstanding. They promptly refill your water without you having to ask. It's a very pleasant dining experience. You should definitely visit this place!

In Shinjuku 2-chome, there is a Sapporo-style Chinese noodle shop with a faded sign. It seems to be a franchise of the long-established Chinese noodle shop, Nanjingken, which has been in business for over 100 years, but there is no sense of uniformity in any of the shops. As expected, the menu consists of three types: salt, soy sauce, and miso. It's a classic ramen menu. Despite the name, the recommended dish seems to be Sapporo miso, but it's not clear if these three menu options are a nod to the soy sauce from Asahikawa, the salt from Hakodate, or something else. The miso ramen only comes with chashu, menma, and negi, so I ordered extra bean sprouts. There was a sign saying that if you don't want garlic, you should request it in advance, but the garlic flavor was hardly noticeable. The miso ramen is more on the white miso side, so it's not very rich, but the soup is salty enough, and with the bean sprouts, it's just right. The chashu is the typical lean and well-seasoned kind you find at traditional ramen shops. The noodles are thin curly noodles. There's nothing particularly outstanding about them, but they are balanced and easy to eat. Personally, I prefer a spicy miso with lots of coarsely ground pepper and ichimi togarashi sprinkled on top. It was delicious!

There is a restaurant called "Ganso Sapporo Ya" along the Nakadori street in Shinjuku Ni-chome. Despite the location, the clientele is mostly white-collar workers. The miso ramen is priced at 780 yen, with an additional small fried rice for 100 yen, making it wallet-friendly. The miso ramen has fewer toppings but the soup is extremely hot! You have to cool it down before drinking. It has a salty and rich flavor, possibly a blend of rice miso and barley miso. The noodles are medium-thin and there is a generous portion. They go well with the soup. The additional fried rice was pre-made but still delicious. Thank you for the meal.

This is an old-fashioned famous restaurant. I like their miso ramen, which has a unique sweetness from using white miso. The simple ramen is delicious, and the atmosphere of the place is lively with slightly tipsy customers, a hardworking son, and a cheerful landlady watching TV and laughing to herself. It's a great experience to enjoy the ramen while observing the drama of this place.

I happened to walk by Puratto Nicho-me and decided to stop by for the second time. I ordered the Salt Butter Ramen, and my friend, who had been drinking some alcohol, found the flavor to be quite strong. It tasted a bit on the salty side, but had a nostalgic flavor that makes you want to eat it occasionally. Next time, I plan to try the Miso Butter Ramen.

I felt like having a drink on 10/1 and went out. And because I'm a fool, I ended up having ramen on my way home after drinking. Since I finished drinking early, I decided to visit this place in Nijome after a long time. ☆Order: Miso ramen, oolong high, oolong high, cheers. The ramen may not be as thick as typical Sapporo ramen.

I have visited the original Sapporo restaurant many times in the Yaesu area, not just in Shinjuku. Today, I decided to go with "shio" (salt flavor) in mind, but my brain kept remembering the taste of their miso ramen, so I ended up ordering the miso ramen again. However, there was a mistake in my order and I received "shio ramen" instead. Even though it wasn't what I planned, I decided to eat it. But I still prefer the miso ramen. That's my impression.

This is a chain restaurant or branch that I used to frequent in the Yaesu and Nihonbashi area when I was working there. Among various rich miso ramen options, they proudly display the sign of "Original Sapporo-ya". The miso soup is made with authentic white miso and tastes deliciously gentle. This flavor is addictive. I want to introduce this place to my colleagues and go together, but I always end up going alone because I don't want to share. I hope they continue to do well, as this is one of my favorite places. ✨

I went there for the first time in a while and immediately wanted to go back again. This time, I tried the miso butter ramen. It was just as good as the salt butter ramen I had last time. The miso flavor was delicious too. I finished all the soup, it was that good. I think I mentioned it before, but the fried rice here is also amazing. Unfortunately, they were out of it this time, so I decided to go with soy sauce ramen for next time as I left.

I visited a ramen shop in Shinjuku Ni-chome, which closes before midnight, so it had been a while since my last visit. For some reason, I ended up ordering the salt butter ramen at this shop. It's delicious. The fried rice and dumplings are also tasty, but I resisted ordering the full course at 11 p.m. because it would have been risky. The owner and the lady boss are still young, so I hope they continue running the shop for a long time without changing!