Located just 2-3 blocks from Sapporo station in the basement of the Hokuren Building and not much more than a hole in the wall-type place, this little shop puts out a fantastic Hokkaido style miso ramen. Rich broth with deep flavor, noodles are not overcooked,...good quality port, and vegetables that are fresh and crunchy. It's a simple affair here, so the service feels quite spartan, especially with the 1980s style ticket machine to buy a ticket to pay for your meal--kind of nostalgic... There isn't much atmosphere (no windows, no view, basic setting). Prices are very high for what you're getting (JPY 800-1200 for a bowl of ramen is a lot given the basement location), but I was ok to pay as it was very good. I visited September 2020 while on an unavoidable business trip (during the coronavirus pandemic) and all but one of the staff were wearing masks, so the level of care toward customers was pretty good. You'll likely need to queue as there are just a handful of seats. If you're nearby and enjoy ramen, particularly Hokkaido-style miso ramen, you can't go wrong with Ichiryuan.More































