Menya Nanabei Honten

A famous tori-paitan (chicken paitan) restaurant located in a residential area of Kawashimo, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, about a 15-minute walk from JR Heiwa Station. It has been selected as one of Tabelog's Top 100 Ramen Restaurants for 9 consecutive years (2017-2025). This established restaurant, also selected for Bib Gourmand 2017, has presented a definitive form of tori-paitan in Hokkaido's ramen scene. The signature Tori Paitan Shio Ramen features a smooth-textured chicken paitan that is different from the so-called 'thick potage type'. Collagen and umami extracted from chicken carcasses and chicken feet are thoroughly dissolved in the soup, creating a finish that is not heavy and can be fully savored down to the last drop. The noodles are medium-thin and straight, characterized by a firm, slightly chewy texture typical of low-hydration noodles from Asahikawa. Their perfection lies in the way the wheat flavor intertwines with the soup and their strong chewiness, making them satisfying even on their own. Toppings include a large chashu slice of pork shoulder loin, tender and long hosaki-menma (bamboo shoots), Kujo green onions (limited to 20 servings), and shinachiku (preserved bamboo shoots), all balanced aesthetically. The menu also offers a wide range of options including jidori (local free-range chicken) shio (salt) and shoyu (soy sauce) ramen (chintan style), homemade shrimp wontons, and mini fried rice. The menu composition changes seasonally. It's rare in Sapporo to find a ramen shop that specializes in tori-paitan rather than miso ramen, and this establishment has many repeat customers, both locals and tourists alike.