Ramen Yoshi

A specialty shop for rich seafood pork bone shoyu ramen, nestled in a residential area of Tsukisamu-Nishi, Toyohira-ku, just a one-minute walk from Sapporo Subway Toho Line 'Tsukisamu-Chuo' Station. Known as a highly-rated establishment on Tabelog HOKKAIDO, this shop draws such passion that even after a long closure, queues reform before its reopening. The menu is incredibly simple, with only four items: 'Ramen' (900 yen), 'Ajitama Ramen' (1,000 yen), Rice (100 yen), and a Large serving (+100 yen), conveying the owner's commitment to a 'soup-focused approach'. The soup is a double-style broth, combining animal stock from pork and chicken bones with Japanese-style seafood from dried sardines and bonito. It is rich and highly viscous, clinging to the noodles, yet achieves an exquisite balance with an agreeable umami that prevents any heavy or cloying sensation. As one of the few shops in Sapporo to boast 'no chemical seasonings', its pure and clean aftertaste, which makes you want to finish every last drop of soup, attracts loyal regulars. The noodles are homemade, medium-thin, straight, and low-hydration, characterized by strong chewiness and the aroma of wheat. They are designed so that their distinctness becomes more prominent with a richer soup. Toppings include thick-cut, fall-apart rolled chashu; thick, broth-infused seasoned egg (ajitama); dried sardine fish powder; crunchy chopped onions and green onions; and crisp menma (bamboo shoots). In particular, the texture and subtle sweetness of the chopped onions play a crucial role in refreshing the palate from the richness of the concentrated soup. The owner is a dedicated 'seeker' type with sharp eyes, meticulously preparing each bowl. The interior is a tense, stoic space where only the radio and the sound of slurping noodles resonate. The clear rule of 'no children under 12' also symbolizes the shop's serious commitment to its flavors.