Near the Sapporo Clock Tower in Kita 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, there is a specialty shop for "Hokkaido Miso Ramen" called "Aji no Tokeitai". Established in 1974, this shop is known for its Hokkaido-style miso ramen and has about 30 branches across Hokkaido, Japan, and even overseas. As someone living in Hakata, I always make sure to visit this shop whenever I come to Hokkaido. I first visited 30 years ago during the Inter-High competition, then again 20 years ago on a company trip, and once more 10 years ago on a family vacation. This time, on my fourth visit during a work trip, I decided to try the "Butter Corn Ramen" for 960 yen. The simple yet delicious combination of butter and corn in the sweet miso broth was truly enjoyable. The tonkotsu and vegetable-based broth paired perfectly with the curly noodles, making it a delightful experience even for someone from Hakata like me. While there are Hokkaido miso ramen shops in Hakata, the local touch at Aji no Tokeitai truly elevates the flavors. It was really delicious, and I will definitely visit again when I come to Hokkaido. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

▼Ordered Items◎Negi Ramen Miso...950 yenThe taste may have changed over the years, but it still has that nostalgic flavor. The ramen was topped with plenty of green onions, which was satisfying. By the way, it seems like they no longer offer the topping of stem seaweed. Thank you for the meal.

Located a 3-minute walk from Odori Station on the subway lines. It is located diagonally in front of the Sapporo Grand Hotel on Ekimae Street, which connects Sapporo Station to Susukino. The original store that has been serving ramen for 45 years in Sapporo, one of Japan's top ramen battlegrounds, is here. ▼Tokeidai Ramen 980 yen The recommended ramen from the shop with 2 slices of chashu, seasoned egg, and buttered corn. You can choose from soy sauce, miso, or salt flavors. The curly noodles with a smooth texture and the rich taste of the pork bone soup simmered slowly with miso. The stir-fried vegetables such as bean sprouts, cabbage, and onions also add to the umami flavor. The melted butter in the piping hot soup enhances the richness. The chashu pork belly has a melt-in-your-mouth texture and is full of flavor. The texture and sweetness of the corn accentuate the miso soup flavor. The firm seasoned egg is best enjoyed with the soup. I was very satisfied with the traditional Sapporo miso ramen. During lunchtime, I saw many locals coming in for a quick meal between work. There are many ramen shops, but this is recommended for those who simply want to enjoy delicious miso ramen.

I ordered the chilled Chinese noodles for 880 yen. It had been a few years since I last visited, and I noticed that the dish had changed quite a bit. They no longer include stem seaweed. The chilled Chinese noodles had a sour taste and felt oily to eat. I wonder if using more oil is a trend these days? Thank you for the meal.

It's already crowded even though I arrived at 11:50. Today is a hot summer day in Sapporo, so I was debating whether to have cold noodles from the convenience store until the last minute. But it's the 10th of the month, so even though it's hot, miso ramen is delicious. That's why I'm lining up. It seems that it's common sense for salarymen that it becomes 550 yen on the 10th. Tourists and office workers are lining up alternately. As usual, I order miso ramen with light flavor and firm noodles. It's consistently delicious. Since I only had half a cup of coffee and half a corn for breakfast this morning, it really hits the spot. It's nice to have hot ramen on a hot day.

Today I had lunch with my senior at a ramen shop near Odori Station, called Ajino Tokeidai. It was my first visit. The interior of the shop is spacious with a counter and tables. They offer miso, soy sauce, and salt ramen, but here the miso ramen is a must-try. I felt like having miso butter corn ramen after a long time, so I ordered their recommended Tokeidai Ramen in miso flavor. For lunch, they offer free small rice and extra noodles. Very grateful for that. I was also interested in their fried rice, but I opted for the small rice set. The vinyl apron was quite memorable haha. The ramen came with two slices of chashu, seasoned egg, butter, corn, bamboo shoots, vegetables, and more. Mixing the butter into the creamy miso ramen created a delicious combination. The rich creamy soup and curly noodles were a perfect match. Eating the rice with the soup was also delightful. I was happy to have creamy miso ramen after a long time. I finished every ingredient with the perforated spoon. Thank you for the meal!

In this day and age, I am grateful to the shops that continue their 550 yen campaign. It's like a miracle that there are no limits on quantity or time restrictions. Even though it's only from 11:00 to 16:00, you can still get a large serving of noodles or a small bowl of rice for 550 yen. I arrived at 12:09 and the spiral staircase was packed with a line of about 15 people waiting, but the turnover is fast so the wait wasn't too long. I was able to get a seat at 12:25 this time. Even though I was alone, there was no space at the counter so I was directed to a seat at a table for six by myself. I ordered the miso ramen for 550 yen as usual, with light flavor and firm noodles. The miso ramen arrived at 12:39. It's always delicious ramen, thank you. I will come again! Thank you for the meal! ☺️

When it comes to miso butter corn ramen in Hokkaido, this is the place! The aroma of butter fills the air, with a rich flavor. Miso and butter go well together! The noodles are medium-thick curly noodles. The restaurant is clean and the female staff were polite.

It is located on a street south of Sapporo Station. I visited a few times around Nishi 2-chome, near the Clock Tower. I intended to order miso ramen, but I couldn't resist the limited ankake yakisoba and ended up ordering it. During lunchtime, you can get a large portion or a small rice as a service, so I asked for a large portion. The large portion was beyond my expectations! The vegetables were crunchy, the noodles were crispy, and the hot sauce on top was delicious. I topped it with plenty of vinegar and mustard before eating. This is really delicious.

I went to the Clock Tower restaurant and had the miso ramen for 550 yen. It had been about 13 years since I last had it, back when the Paul Town store was still around. I don't remember the taste from back then, but this time it was rich and delicious. I've been eating a lot of spicy food lately, so this was a nice change. Even though I wasn't very hungry from lunch, the flavor was so good. I enjoyed it a lot. Next time, I think I'll try the spicy miso. I'll have some persimmon for a snack and then have a drink before going to bed. Have a nice day.

Sapporo's representative ramen shop, founded in 1974, is a long-established store located on Ekimae Street. As the title suggests, the ramen is only 550 yen on the 10th of the month!! Seriously? That's a relief! Today, Sapporo is warm at 18°C, so even though I arrived at 11:35, there was still a line outside. It's mostly salarymen, right? At lunchtime, the spiral staircase was full of customers waiting in line. Right in the heart of Sapporo! When it comes to Sapporo miso ramen, this place is what I consider to be the average standard. There are countless delicious miso ramen shops in Sapporo, but this one has a good balance and is easy to eat. I think it's quite a challenge to offer ramen for 550 yen in this day and age. The staff here are so energetic and lively, so I want to say thank you to them! I appreciate being able to enjoy this at such a price, so thank you. When I came back up to ground level at 12:30, there was only one person waiting in line, so I guess the peak time for lines is around 11 to 12. Thank you for the meal.

1-1 Kita 3 Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, in the basement of the Fushima Kita 1-jo Building B1F. It is located along the Ekimae-dori street from Sapporo Station South Exit to Nakajima Park. As you descend the stairs to the basement, you will see a signboard with the restaurant's name and a large photo of ramen. There used to be a wooden sculpture of an old lady which gave a slightly scary impression, but it seems to be gone now. Entering the restaurant, you will be directed to the counter where there are a few solo customers. Despite the cramped counter seating, I opted for a table. As expected, only solo customers came in after me. I ordered the ramen and half-fried rice set, with an additional flavored egg. The ramen comes in miso, salt, or soy sauce flavors, and I chose miso. During lunch hours from 11 am to 4 pm, you can get free extra noodles or rice. The ramen was served with a messy presentation, and the portion of chashu was small and disappointing. The soup had a typical miso flavor and the noodles were mediocre, lacking a good texture. The garlic and spice condiments did not enhance the overall taste. The stir-fried vegetables in the soup seemed undercooked. The flavored egg was more like a boiled egg, lacking the expected marinated flavor. The half-fried rice was served hot but lacked a strong flavor profile. Overall, my experience at the iconic Hokkaido restaurant, Ajino Tokeidai, after about 20 years, was disappointing. Looking back at the menu, the recommended "Tokeidai Ramen" with flavored egg, butter, and 2 slices of chashu for 980 yen seemed like a better choice.

I've been addicted to finishing my meals at Ajinotokidai with a clock tower lately. It tastes incredibly delicious when eaten after drinking. I usually go for miso flavor, but today I tried the super spicy miso. It was spicier than I expected, but the mix of the usual tasty miso with the extra spicy paste created a delicious and increasingly spicy combination. Towards the end, I struggled to finish it all. But it was really delicious...

I love Sapporo ramen the most among all ramen. I like thick curly noodles. When I was a child, there were only Chinese restaurants or Dosanko ramen for ramen, and Dosanko ramen was the only ramen we knew. My mother craved ramen during her pregnancy, especially during morning sickness, so she ate ramen every day. I think my love for ramen is ingrained in my DNA. So, when in Sapporo, it has to be Sapporo ramen! However, I couldn't find a typical Sapporo ramen easily. But I found this place. After deciding on the restaurant, I found out that their miso butter ramen is recommended by Big Boss. So, the menu is decided. Tourists are lining up at the famous ramen shops, so the locals are here at this place. The age group is relatively young. During lunchtime, everyone is having ramen with extra noodles or free rice. The ramen is served. This is it, the classic Sapporo ramen. The noodles are my favorite thick curly noodles. The noodles are chewy, and the butter melts into the miso soup creating a rich and sinful flavor. Who would have thought butter goes well with ramen. Genius. A ladle with holes is provided for scooping up the corn easily, it's a complete service. Ah, satisfied. At the time of payment, I spotted Mr. Koizumi, a ramen lover. If the Big Boss recommends it, then it's no mistake. Thank you for the meal.

On a regular lunch day, I went to a ramen shop after a long time. Ramen in Sapporo tends to be salty rather than rich in flavor, so I felt like it might raise my blood pressure even though I didn't measure it. Since then, I've been avoiding miso ramen and sticking to shoyu or salt-based ones. However, I couldn't resist this time. I ordered the Clock Tower Ramen for 980 yen. The noodles were curly and the egg was marinated. The flavored egg was white. The chashu was thick and white, probably not marinated for long. The vegetables included bean sprouts, cabbage, onion, green onions, and corn. The melted butter added a nice touch. The soup was delicious, but still quite salty. They say that in cold regions, the flavors are stronger, but I think it would actually taste better if it was a bit lighter.

"Flavorful Clock Tower main branch on Ekimae Street. I tried the signature dish, Clock Tower Ramen in miso flavor! A special ramen with chashu, butter, corn, and egg! The corn ladle is a nice touch! The curly noodles are delicious with the soup! Inside the restaurant, there are photos from the opening day, and even the bottom of the ramen bowl has an illustration of the clock tower! I couldn't resist visiting the Sapporo Clock Tower after the meal! Thank you for the delicious ramen!"

Sapporo-style Tokiwa Station Ekimae Street Main Store. I ordered the spicy ramen regular and half fried rice. The spiciness was mild. This restaurant has locations in Sapporo and Tokyo, and I have walked by it many times but never had the chance to go in. The spiciness of the ramen was surprisingly mild, with a good balance of sweetness from the miso. Don't underestimate this chain restaurant. It is non-smoking and accepts electronic payments. The store is located underground and requires the use of stairs.

Delicious!!!!!! A trip from Osaka. After eating plenty of seafood during the day, the late-night miso ramen was amazing. I heard about this place from a friend from Hokkaido and it was so good. I don't even feel like eating ramen in Osaka anymore (laughs). It was really delicious, I will definitely come back next time.

I took a stroll from my hotel to Sapporo Clock Tower, taking photos along the way, before heading to this place. Although I had eaten at the chain's Tokyo branch before, I felt I had to try the original store here! I arrived at 11 o'clock. I ordered the Clock Tower Ramen. The sweetness of the butter and corn blended into the rich miso soup, warming my chilled body. It was my first visit to this chain, but I felt a sense of comfort.

I happened to come across a nostalgic restaurant with a taste of the past. I remembered there was one in Ginza before, maybe it's the same chain? Feeling a bit nostalgic, I decided to go in. Although I wanted to try the ramen, I couldn't resist the ankake yakisoba. I also ordered the classic gyoza and a draft beer. Gyoza and beer in the middle of the day is the best. The ankake yakisoba was not too rich and had plenty of ingredients, very delicious. The gyoza was okay. This kind of lunch is also nice. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the main branch of Miso Jidai, the originator of Japan's representative miso ramen, located right in front of my accommodation, Sapporo Grand Hotel. The first time I tried Miso Jidai was a long time ago when they opened their first store in Shinbashi, Tokyo. I was amazed by how delicious it was. I am originally from Kumamoto but grew up in Tokyo, where I loved local ramen like Kurotei, Daishogun, Keika Ramen, Komurasaki, and Aji Sen Ramen, and spent my high school years surrounded by them. I only knew tonkotsu ramen in a city where there was no miso ramen, so I used to think miso ramen was like miso soup with Chinese soba, which I now find embarrassing. Reminiscing about those days, I ordered the Tamago Miso Ramen with fried rice set and a draft beer at the main branch of Miso Jidai in the heart of Sapporo, and enjoyed it. Being the main branch, it was incredibly delicious. The rich and flavorful miso ramen was diluted with Hokkaido butter to enhance its richness, mixed with Chinese noodles, and served as a gem of a dish. The soup was so so delicious. Growing up on the streets of Shibuya since I was 18, I used to think Shibuya's Ajigen was the best Hokkaido ramen back then, but I was mistaken. I enjoyed it so much that I would love to come back again. Please continue to operate for a long time. Thank you for the delicious meal. Thank you very much.