Men Shouki
麺 鍾馗
Overview
Men Shoki (麺 鍾馗) is a popular ramen shop located in Higashi Ward, Sapporo, a 5-minute walk from Kita-24-Jo Station. It has been consecutively selected as one of Ramen HOKKAIDO's Top 100 Shops in both 2024 and 2025. The shop features two signature dishes. First, 'Se-abura Niboshi' (Back Fat Dried Sardine Broth) (from 1,100 yen) is a bowl with a soy sauce base, prominently featuring dried sardine dashi, layered with the umami of pork bone and chicken broth, and the richness of back fat. It is served with thick, flat straight noodles, chopped onions, iwa-nori (rock seaweed), and a large slice of char siu. The second signature dish is 'Hokkaido Sandai Kombusui Tsukemen' (Hokkaido's Three Great Kombu Water Dipping Noodles) (from 1,400 yen). This dish combines kombu-sui (kombu water) developed by the former owner of Kyoto's popular 'Seabura no Kami' (God of Back Fat) that uses only kombu, with a salt-based dipping soup featuring pork belly, chopped onions, and long onions. It offers various ways to enjoy the flavor by adding lemon, yuzu kosho (citrus chili paste), apple vinegar, Kyoto Gion's 'Kuro Shichimi' (black seven-spice blend), and 'Ichimi' (single chili powder), finishing with wari-dashi (broth for diluting). For sides, the 'Shoki Don' (500 yen / Half 350 yen) is a signature rice bowl topped with shredded char siu, egg yolk, and green onions. Monthly limited-time specials (such as Pork Belly Lettuce Yamakake Tsukemen, Yoichi Pork, etc.) are also offered to keep repeat customers coming back. Since being featured on a TV program starring Bananaman, lines have become a regular sight, and a second shop, the Toyohira branch, opened in February 2026.
How to Order
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1Before entering
It is located on the 1st floor of a building along the main road, a 5-minute walk from Kita-24-jo Station. Although it opens at 11:00, there is often a line before opening, and on holidays, it's not uncommon to see more than 10 people waiting. Business hours are split into two parts: 11:00-15:30 and 17:00-20:00, with a break from 15:30-17:00. Tuesdays are regular closing days, and there may be irregular closures, so it's best to check the official X (Twitter) for the latest information before visiting.
2Purchasing meal tickets and ordering
Queue at the end of the line outside the shop. When it's your turn, staff will guide you inside. You buy meal tickets from the vending machine immediately after entering (post-purchase system). Payment is cash only; cards, e-money, and QR code payments are not accepted. The ticket machine displays menu photos but has no English descriptions, so narrowing down your order beforehand will make it easier to choose. The two main specialties are "Se-abura Niboshi" (back fat dashi with dried sardines) (from 1,100 yen) and "Hokkaido Sandai Kombu-sui Tsukemen" (three great Hokkaido kelp water dipping noodles) (from 1,400 yen). Monthly limited-time menus are also available on the ticket machine. Many customers order the side dish "Shouki-don" (Shouki bowl) (500 yen / half 350 yen) as well.
3Seating and receiving your order
When you hand over your meal ticket, the staff will immediately send your order to the kitchen. There are a total of 10 seats: 4 counter seats and 1 table for 6 people (with dividers for every 2 people). The estimated serving time is generally 5-10 minutes, indicating a fast turnover.
4Other information
For Kombu-sui Tsukemen, you are guided through a four-stage eating method: first, eat the noodles with the kelp water without dipping in anything; next, dip them in the soup; then, change the flavor with table condiments like lemon, yuzu kosho, apple vinegar, Kyoto Gion "Kuro Shichimi" (black seven-spice blend) and "Ichimi" (chili powder); finally, dilute the dipping soup with wari-dashi (soup stock) to finish. With Se-abura Niboshi, you can enjoy changing the aroma and spiciness with toppings like nori (seaweed) and chopped onions. The shop temporarily closes during the midday break, so it's safer to enter while checking the clock to ensure it hasn't entered the break time.
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Seating
Tables seat up to ~4 people. Groups of 5+ will need multiple tables and may wait longer than usual.
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晩メッシ！
— 北海道ライダーひろしさん (@hokkaido_biker) March 26, 2026
豊平の麺鍾馗さんに初訪問
京都で燕系ラーメンを大ヒットさせた店主のお店。こちらの背脂煮干も燕系の要素はあるものの別ベクトルの飛び抜けた美味さ。まろやかなスープも抜群だけどツルモチの麺が最高すぎ。久々にラーメンで感動しました pic.twitter.com/MWBaFAErLC
麺鍾馗 豊平
— 食べ物倶楽部🐊🪿🔥 (@kerolaabuushake) May 6, 2026
先日帰省中の夫の友人から 美味しいつけ麺リクエストがあったので こちらへ♬
わたしは 新レギュラーの
麺鍾馗中華そば 塩
をいただきましたー！食べたかったので嬉しい！美味しい！スープごくごく飲んじゃいました🤤
友人は想像の斜め上の旨さだったと喜んでました☺️ ご馳走様でした🙏 pic.twitter.com/dcErySYtE3
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| Lunch | Afternoon | Dinner | Late night | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Up to 15 minRef. | No waitRef. | - | - |
| Weekend | 15-30 minRef. | - | No waitRef. | - |
* Dashed cells = reference data from past visit examples (replaced once enough reviews arrive)
Dietary Notes
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This information is based on user reports and is not official information from the shop. Cross-contamination in the cooking environment cannot be guaranteed. If you have severe allergies, please confirm directly with the shop.
Animal-free menu available
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