After leaving a yakiniku restaurant, I stopped by a bar for a bit but left after seeing the bartender's face - didn't want to impact my dental appointment the next day. I then headed to Hitotsubashi, thinking I'd finish the night with a small portion of champon before returning to my lodgings. It was close to 11 pm when I arrived, with about half the seats occupied. There was one seat available at the counter. As I looked at the ticket machine, the words "Taihei-en" caught my eye. It's a local specialty from Kumamoto with glass noodles. I had seen it on a YouTube channel and wanted to try it, so I ordered it. The dish arrived in about 12 minutes, looking like the usual Hitotsubashi champon, but when I lifted the noodles, I saw the glass noodles. They were slightly firm, so I focused on the toppings first. The vegetables were not overly cooked, almost like a stir-fry. The broth was creamy but light, not heavy on the stomach. When I tried the glass noodles, they absorbed the soup just right, enhancing the flavor. I enjoyed slurping up the soup, noodles, and toppings. Before I knew it, the bowl was empty, and I left the restaurant feeling satisfied. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes next time.

Sapporo Chuo-ku, Susukino Hachanpon Ittoroku Susukino Store. I used to go to the main store before, but it's been a while. The place is next to Keyaki which always has a line, so it's somewhat crowded here too. I ordered the regular champon since it's been a while. It's been a while. It might be better to have a stronger taste after drinking, but it's nice to get plenty of vegetables and have a gentle taste. Thank you for the meal. 1F, Ofuku Kaikan, 3-6 Minami 6-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. #Champon #Champon Ittoroku #Susukino #Hokkaido Gourmet #Susukino Gourmet #Sapporo Gourmet #Susukino Ramen #Hokkaido Ramen #Sapporo Ramen #Hokkaido Champon #Sapporo Champon

Formerly open during the day as well, but due to COVID, it has changed. Now specializing in evenings, from 9pm onward, catering to those looking for a meal after drinking. Nearby, there is a popular miso ramen spot with a constant line, but this place holds its own in the evening. Despite the crowded atmosphere with drunk customers, it is balanced out by the earnest service of young female staff. I ordered the champon (950) and it arrived in just over 15 minutes. It seems like only one person is shaking the pot and they are only making about three bowls at a time. As a half Nagasaki native, I feel like there is a bit less noodles and ingredients, which is a slight disappointment, but the soup is the real deal. Delicious. The small scallops that are not typically found in Kyushu add a nice flavor, the squid is in large pieces rather than tentacles, and the fish cake is a red type. If they were to add small oysters to this soup, it would be heavenly. However, looking at the ticket machine, I see that they also offer Kumamoto's specialty, Taiheiyan, so it seems they are confident in their soup and can switch up the noodles. If they were open during the day, I would prefer it to be packed with vegetables, but I think this balance works well for late-night dining.

Ichiko-san is a restaurant known for its champon noodles, but recently I've been hooked on their yakisoba. Last time I ordered the salt yakisoba, so this time I tried the sauce flavor. The ingredients are basically the same whether it's champon or yakisoba. It's great to get a lot of vegetables. The sauce yakisoba that came out had a strong flavor just as I expected. It had a slightly sweet sauce flavor like Otafuku sauce. When I generously sprinkled the chili oil on top, it became even more delicious. I also tried some of my friend's champon soup, and of course, it was delicious too. I'm already torn on what to order next time.

Even late at night on a regular day, there was a long line at Keyaki. Most of the line consisted of Asian tourists, likely inbound. Before the pandemic, foreign tourists were often taken to popular restaurants as part of tour packages, but nowadays they seem to use gourmet websites to find popular places and are willing to wait in line to eat there. Thinking about trying soup curry if ramen is not an option, I noticed a sign for champon with a crane picture on the same street as Keyaki. Let's give this place a try. I bought a small champon (800 yen) with a flavored egg (150 yen) from the ticket machine. Even though the counter was completely empty, I had to wait for over 5 minutes for my order to be prepared. It took over 20 minutes for the champon to be served after I sat down. In the meantime, I ended up ordering a lemon sour (which arrived quickly). This was the longest I've ever waited for noodles at a restaurant. The champon had a rich and flavorful soup, which was good. However, even though I ordered a small size, it was surprisingly small, including the flavored egg. In other restaurants, the small size would be 500 yen. There were many areas for improvement, including the operation, but the taste was definitely good.

I used to eat here before but forgot to record it. A local person also said, "This place is much better than the ramen shop with long lines." I feel like having ramen too, but it's true what they say. This champon is loaded with vegetables, mini scallops, shrimp, and plenty of toppings. This time I had the mini champon (850 yen) so the noodles were a bit less, but the flavor was rich and delicious. Ramen is good too, but it's hard to choose between that and this champon when I come to Sapporo.

I finished today with Champon at the Ichiran Susukino store. I didn't eat Champon much, but when I tried it, it was surprisingly light and rich with plenty of vegetables. It may not be zero calories, but I couldn't help but finish it.

After finishing the second party, I finally had a proper meal because I could only eat a little bit at the ceremony and second party. It was still a memorable experience for me. It was the perfect timing, with a few customers around. I wanted to order a regular size, but I was tired so I went for a half size. It was piping hot and incredibly delicious. It was a bowl of happiness. I want to eat it again! Thank you for the meal! (*^^*)

After enjoying sushi and experiencing the unique second round of drinks in Susukino, it's a must to end the night in Sapporo with noodles. This time, we chose not Sapporo ramen, but "Chanpon Ichikura Susukino Shop." We had a good drink and added some garlic power, so we were satisfied.

When it comes to Sapporo, miso ramen is a must-try! However, I heard that the champon at Ittetsu is also very delicious, so I decided to visit for a meal. First, I bought a meal ticket and took a seat. Since there were two of us, we ordered the regular champon and the salt yakisoba, which my friend had never tried before. It wasn't too crowded since it was a weekday, which was nice. The champon had a rich soup with thick noodles and plenty of vegetables, making it very satisfying! The salt yakisoba had a savory flavor and was just as delicious as the champon, easy to eat up quickly! This is a highly recommended place for those tired of miso ramen during their trip to Sapporo!

There is a champon restaurant in Susukino!! It's only open at night!! This time I got a half portion, but it was so delicious that I could easily eat a full portion anytime!! Among the closing meals in Susukino, it's in my top three!! It's actually so delicious that it might even be number one.

After a long time, we had a drinking gathering in Susukino. We ended up missing the last train because we were having so much fun, haha. On the way back, we kept saying "Chanpon!" and entered a restaurant with my senpai. When I tried it with my refined taste buds, it was totally different. Haha. It had a rich and deep flavor, unlike the light Linga-style. The vegetables were plentiful, and I finished it all in one go... or so I thought, haha. There are several branches in the city, so I want to go back again. Oh, I guess the deliciousness isn't coming through. Haha. Well, you'll understand once you try it... definitely. ...probably.

I had Champon for the first time in about a year at this local spot for a drink after work. The tonkotsu-based soup with charred vegetables and garlic was delicious! Even though I debated getting a small portion, I ended up finishing the whole bowl easily. The noodles were medium thickness, thicker than Nagasaki Champon, but the portion was just right. The balance was perfect! The vegetables were especially tasty. Next time, I'll have to try their yakisoba!

Sapporo, Susukino. The restaurant today is Ichiran. As I get older, my appetite has decreased, so I rarely eat a meal after drinking. I never go out to eat alone. But since it's been a while since I've been to Susukino, I decided to stop by. There are so many ramen shops in Susukino that I haven't tried, but for some reason, I always end up here. Maybe I crave vegetables? Or am I drawn to the soup? Or maybe I just want to eat the chewy noodles? When I eat champon here, I feel like, "Ah, it's been a while since I've been to Susukino." It seems like I overdid it because I couldn't eat breakfast the next day, but it was delicious. (・∀・) Thank you for the meal.

Tonight, I enjoyed Susukino to the fullest and wandered around seeking a satisfying end to the night. I searched for a restaurant on Tabelog while wandering around, but it was already 1 am and most places were closed. I found a champon restaurant instead of ramen that I had been curious about. I purchased a small champon for 800 yen from the ticket machine and sat at the counter. Even though it was a small size, it was quite filling. The soup was delicious and gentle, and the generous amount of vegetables helped alleviate any guilt. The noodles were chewy and tasty. It might be a good choice for a winter meal to finish off the night!

As soon as I entered the store, I started coughing from the smoke (sweat). Coughing is a taboo during this pandemic, right! In the back of the store, there were hostesses from Susukino and customers. Oh, hello there♪ I knew them. But the poor ventilation made me cough even more (sweat). When we ordered our food, the smoke got even thicker (￣▽￣;). I had no choice but to keep coughing. When I suggested to the staff to open the door for better ventilation, they said they couldn't do it for hygiene reasons! Huh? Don't they understand the importance of good ventilation? Even though I've had Champon at other places and know it's delicious, it still tasted good here. Plus, there were two baby scallops and two shrimp in it! The new store near the north exit only had one of each, so this one had double (^-^)v. But the smoke situation is really bad here.

On this day, everything ended up being left to chance. While the unexpected cancellation of a train journey around the countryside brought about new discoveries in familiar places, the little adventure of exploring sake and sushi was coming to an end. As the snow began to fiercely fall, almost provoking something, there was still some room in my stomach. The question was, what could I confidently reach in this blizzard? It was already 10 PM, so there should be no time constraints. Meanwhile, the situation in Susukino area seemed less lively with fewer people bustling around and the lights dimming. In the midst of this sense of stagnation, the idea of a specialty "chanpon" shop came to mind. As I opened the door to this shop, memories flooded back. Pressing the "chanpon" button on the vending machine like in the past, I sat at the counter at the back of the shop. Memories from the time when I used to frequent this place resurfaced, a time when I worked tirelessly, sometimes even pulling all-nighters, at the peak of my life. The two customers in the shop seemed somewhat subdued. In the past, even late at night or early in the morning, the place would be lively, with even drunken customers snoring. As I got lost in memories, my "chanpon" was served. The dish looked just like before, with a generous serving of crunchy cabbage and bean sprouts, and a strong garlic aroma that awakened my slightly tipsy body. I didn't forget to sprinkle black pepper to give the whole dish a sharp taste. The more memories deepened, the more ingrained the way of eating this dish became. The fat in the soup enveloped my mouth in a garlic aroma. Even the chewiness of the thick noodles felt like I was confidently moving backwards towards the peak of life. I remembered the next step - adding pickled ginger. However, I couldn't see it on the counter seats. I glanced at the table seats, but it was nowhere to be found. Perhaps as a measure or as part of cost-cutting, did they eliminate pickled ginger? The lone staff member, devoid of his usual smile, stood in the kitchen, and I had a premonition that calling him would darken the good memories. Sometimes, silence is necessary for good memories. Even without pickled ginger, the essence of the "chanpon" at this shop remained unchanged, I reassured myself. The satisfaction from finishing the "chanpon" at the peak of life. While reaching the peak might also signify decline, finishing the dish could be a small step towards a new peak in life. As the night deepened, the snow showed no signs of stopping...

Whenever I visit Sapporo, I always go to this restaurant at night. Although I love Sapporo ramen, I just can't resist their Nagasaki champon. I start with delicious sushi for the first round, and finish with ramen, but my choice is always the champon! The soup is rich, with just the right amount of garlic flavor, so tasty! The noodles have a good texture that makes you want to bite into them. The ingredients are also top-notch. Surprisingly, the best ramen in Susukino is actually Nagasaki champon!

Visited for the third round of a New Year's party. The soup had a milky yet refreshing taste with plenty of ingredients, so even a small size was sufficient. It was great that we could stay until 5 in the morning and enjoy ourselves. A place worth stopping by after drinking in Susukino or Odori.

After drinking in Susukino, the shop we visited for a meal was "Chanpon Ittoroku Susukino". As the name suggests, this is a chanpon (noodle dish) restaurant. I believe the main branch is located in the Minami Maruyama area. The shop is located about 70 meters east of Sapporo Ekimae Street, behind Round1 Sapporo Susukino store. Nearby, you can find the popular ramen shop "Keyaki". We arrived at the shop at 9:35 PM. Upon entering, we first purchased food tickets from the vending machine. Since we had already eaten and drank quite a bit, we opted for the "Chanpon (small)" priced at 800 yen. We handed the food ticket to the staff and took a seat at the counter. The shop had 10 counter seats and 3 tables for four people. At that time, there were 4 single customers and 1 pair of customers, all seeming to be looking for a meal after drinking. The chanpon arrived in 8 minutes after we sat down. The bowl contained pork belly, 2 small shrimp, 2 baby scallops, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, green onions, wood ear mushrooms, shredded Satsuma-age, shredded kamaboko, sliced garlic, and some pickled ginger on the side. The soup was a milky white broth made from pork bones and chicken bones, with a hint of sweetness from the vegetables and seafood cooked in it. The soup also had a slight greasiness from the lard, adding richness and flavor. The noodles were medium-thick curly noodles with a chewy texture. They lacked saltiness or sweetness, and had a slightly powdery taste. The vegetables and seafood in the dish were crunchy and fresh. Overall, the chanpon was delicious, but it was a typical representation of Kyushu-style chanpon without any standout features. It was a good experience to have Kyushu-style chanpon in Hokkaido.

Located 6 minutes south and 3 minutes west, this street-front store was a hidden gem for me as I don't usually go for ramen. I decided to tag along for champon and maybe have a beer, but the order minimum was over 800 yen per person? So, I ended up ordering a small size for myself. You order using a ticket machine. I was a bit tipsy, so I didn't take any photos. The food arrived in a few minutes. I remember they put a lot of pickled ginger on top. The soup had a color similar to mentaiko mayo. I planned to share with my companion, but surprisingly ended up finishing it myself (surprisingly). It was just right for after drinking. It had plenty of vegetables, which made me happy. In the end, I was supposed to have champon, but ended up going to another place for a "closing beer" (surprisingly).