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    Best Ramen in
    Hakodate

    Crisp, golden shio ramen with deep ocean umami

    Crystal-clear shio brothHokkaido kelp umamiHistoric port style

    Hakodate is Hokkaido's historic port town and the spiritual capital of Japanese shio (salt) ramen. In a country dominated by rich tonkotsu and savory shoyu, Hakodate's signature style is a pale golden, crystal-clear soup brewed gently from pork bones, chicken carcasses, and local Hokkaido kelp (kombu). Light, refreshing, and clean, it highlights the natural sweetness of the ingredients and pairs perfectly with thin, straight noodles and simple, classic toppings.

    Top-rated shops in Hakodate

    52 shops

    All Hakodate Ramen Directory (52 Shops)

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    1

    Jiyoken

    Miso · Hakodate Eki Mae

    ★ 3.66
    2

    Ajisai Hon Ten

    Miso · Goryokaku Koen Mae

    ★ 3.63
    3

    RAMEN ROOM 18

    Shio · Goryokaku

    ★ 3.62
    4

    Hakodate Shio Ramen Shinano

    Miso · Hakodate Eki Mae

    ★ 3.59
    5

    Ryuho Daimon Yokocho Ten

    Shio · Hakodate-Ekimae

    ★ 3.54
    6

    Ho Ran

    Shio · Matsukaze Cho

    ★ 3.53
    7

    Men Chubo Ajisai Jr Hakodate Eki Ten

    Shoyu · Hakodate

    ★ 3.51
    8

    Hakodate Menya Ichimonji Hakodate Honten

    Miso · Yunokawa Onsen

    ★ 3.50
    9

    Men Chubo Ajisai Koten

    Shio · Uoichiba-dori

    ★ 3.49
    10

    Onjiki Niwamoto Hakodate Airport

    Hakodate Shio (Clear Salt) · Hakodate Airport

    ★ 3.50
    11

    Saien

    Hakodate Shio · Suehirocho

    ★ 3.46
    12

    Hakodate Menya Yuumin

    Shio · Hakodate

    ★ 3.46
    13

    Ramen Senka Shoten

    Curry · Matsukazecho

    ★ 3.45
    14

    Ramen Takahashi Ya

    Tonkotsu · Matsukazecho

    ★ 3.44
    15

    Rin San

    Hakodate Shio · Yunokawa-Onsen

    ★ 3.41
    16

    Ramenya Matsukasa

    Miso · Kikyo

    ★ 3.40
    17

    Hakodate Menya Yondaime

    Hakodate Shio · Matsukazecho

    ★ 3.39
    18

    HIRAKIYA

    Shio · Goryokaku-Koen-Mae

    ★ 3.39
    19

    Manmaru Tei

    Tanrei · Komaba-Shakomae

    ★ 3.38
    20

    JIROCHO Hon Ten

    Miso · Mori

    ★ 3.37
    21

    Ajino Ichiban

    Hakodate Shio · Hakodate

    ★ 3.43
    22

    Ramen Hanamizuki

    Niboshi · Kikyo

    ★ 3.35
    23

    MAIDO Ramen

    Hakodate Shio · Yunokawa-Onsen

    ★ 3.38
    24

    Enjin

    Hakodate Shio (Clear Salt) · Hakodate

    ★ 3.24
    25

    Onjiki Niwamoto Shinhakodate Hokuto Ekimae Ten

    Shio · Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto

    ★ 3.27
    26

    Toripaitan Soba Akari

    Tori Paitan · Goryokaku-Koen-Mae

    ★ 3.34
    27

    Nishin Tei

    Shio · Hakodate

    ★ 3.23
    28

    Ramen Tsutsui Ken

    Hakodate Shio · Hakodate

    ★ 3.23
    29

    Menya Ibuki

    Hakodate Shio · Nanaehama

    ★ 3.23
    30

    Yamazaki Youfuku Ten

    Shio · Jujigai

    ★ 3.19
    31

    Tsubasa Gyoza

    Toshomen · Goryokaku

    ★ 3.18
    32

    Menya Sho

    Tori Paitan · Goryokaku-Koen-Mae

    ★ 3.16
    33

    Menya Katsuki

    Miso · Kikyo

    ★ 3.16
    34

    Chii Ori

    Tsukemen · Goryokaku-Koen-Mae

    ★ 3.13
    35

    Ishikawa Ya

    Shoyu · Kikonai

    ★ 3.13
    36

    Fukurou

    Miso · Yakumo

    ★ 3.12
    37

    AMANE

    Aka Miso · Suginamicho

    ★ 3.10
    38

    Menya Ittoku

    Jiro-style · Goryokaku

    ★ 3.09
    39

    Menya Noroshi

    Kogashi Shoyu · Goryokaku

    ★ 3.09
    40

    Yowa Ken Purasu Hakodate Shio Ramen

    Hakodate Shio · Matsukazecho

    ★ 3.09
    41

    Taisho An

    Shio · Nanaehama

    ★ 3.09
    42

    Ramu

    Hakodate Shio · Kikyo

    ★ 3.09
    43

    Shioichi

    Hakodate Shio · Yunokawa-Onsen

    ★ 3.14
    44

    Ikeda Shokujidokoro

    Shio · Onakayama

    ★ 3.08
    45

    Menya Musubi

    Tonkotsu-Shoyu · Yakumo

    ★ 3.08
    46

    Sakurai Ya Hon Ten

    Kuro Shoyu · Jujigai

    ★ 3.07
    47

    Miso Senka Menya Tsubaki Second

    Miso · Jujigai

    ★ 3.07
    48

    Ramen & Ishinabe Chahan Takadaya

    Miso · Goryokaku

    ★ 3.07
    49

    God of Roses Men

    Shio · Goryokaku-Koen-Mae

    ★ 3.06
    50

    Menya Tsubaki

    Hakodate Shio · Goryokaku-Koen-Mae

    ★ 3.06
    51

    Hanabusa

    Hakodate Shio · Yunokawa

    ★ 3.04
    52

    SoupCurry&NoodleSoup Bar Dios

    Black Shoyu · Chuo-Byoin-Mae

    ★ 3.01

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    Frequently asked questions

    What type of ramen is Hakodate famous for?

    Hakodate is famous for clear shio (salt-based) ramen. The broth is extremely clear, light in fat, and brewed at a low simmer from pork, chicken, and kelp, creating a gentle yet deeply satisfying flavor.

    Where should I eat ramen in Hakodate?

    The Daimon district near Hakodate Station and the historic Motomachi district have several legendary shops. The Hakodate Morning Market also offers excellent seafood-infused bowls.

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