Sumire is a legendary ramen shop that has been highly ranked in the Sapporo Ramen scene for several years now. They've even made a couple of visits across the Pacific during Mitsuwa's little food fairs. Anyway, those styrofoam bowls don't compare at all to the ramen I ate today. Sumire's miso ramen was unbelievable!! Served piping hot, every bit of volume was earth-shatteringly good. The sliced onions, the ground pork, and the savory miso. There's no way this stuff can be legal!
Within the JR Tower on the 10th floor of the ESTA building, Sapporo Ramen Kyowakoku brings together 8 famous ramen-ya's from around Hokkaido to one convenient location. So if you don't have time to explore or if you're only in Sapporo for a short layover, there's no excuse for not being able to try some of the best ramen out there. There's also a souvenir shop that will take care of all your omiyage needs.
This is all you need to know: Proceed out the North exit of Sapporo Station and find the bus terminal for #188. That bus will take you straight to the Sapporo Beer Museum for just 200 yen. Once there, go straight to the bar on the second floor! Haha! The set pictured below only costs 400 yen, which is like $4.
Once back in Susukino, I decided to end my stay with the butter corn of Keyaki. One word: smooth. Located a block south of Ramen Alley, it's arguably the best ramen-ya in Suskino. I wouldn't argue, but quite frankly my tongue is so numb from the intense heat I can barely talk.
And with that last note, I bid Sapporo farewell. Thanks for the memories...
I can never handle the butter in the miso. It's so good, so rich, and I always feel like I... ate butter... after.
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ReplyDeleteSugoi! :) Did you try the Jengisu Kan (Lamb) at Sapporo Beer Factory? I heard there's an amazing place to eat that and enjoy the beer at the same time.
Sumire sounds so good and looks much better than what we had here.
@Brian: This butter was just enough to taste good and not weigh you down. I think they've perfected it up here.
ReplyDelete@EK: There were several restaurants around the Beer Museum but they looked too expensive and I didn't have reservations so I just chilled at the beer tasting station.
I loved this post! I lived in Sapporo a number of years ago as a student, and although my host family was in Sumikawa I did my best to hit Ramen Alley in Susukino as often as possible. It's too bad you didn't have a chance to eat at Sapporo Beer Garden, which I remember quite fondly even now, but you obviously did very well with your eating nonetheless! I've been looking into a trip back there soon, and this may just give me the boost I need. Thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteHi Sapuche. Thanks! I'm glad I could give you that boost. Yeah, I wish I could've ate at the beer garden but I was managing my stomach room. That just means I'll have to go back someday. Can't wait!
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