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    Isono Kazuo

    いそのかづお

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    7-seat late-night counter in Susukino famous for its pitch-black Sapporo Black (札幌ブラック) garlic shoyu ramen with thick noodles and rich broth.

    Sapporo Black (札幌ブラック / Miso Black) at Isono Kazuo
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    Sapporo Black (札幌ブラック / Miso Black)

    Black Shoyu
    Miso
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Only 7 counter seats and cash only. Lines form late at night in Susukino (often a 30–60 minute wait around 10:30 PM). Half-sized bowls are available, and you can add shrimp powder as an optional topping. Check their official X (@kazuoisono) for daily hours and sudden closures.

    Operational note: Late-night Susukino counter (22:00 to 06:00) famous for Sapporo Black; no official social media; check operational status in person.
    Live announcements:𝕏@kazuoisono
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    5 min from Shiseikan Shogakko Mae

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Black Shoyu
    Miso

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Sapporo Black (札幌ブラック / Miso Black)

    Famous for Sapporo Black (札幌ブラック / Miso Black), a pitch-black garlic-forward broth with thick noodles, rolled chashu, menma, wood-ear kikurage, and half an egg. As the counter menu states, nothing else here is popular. Half-sized bowls are available, and shrimp powder can be added as a topping. Only 7 counter seats. Cash only.

    Getting there

    Exact street address is not yet confirmed.

    5 min from Shiseikan Shogakko Mae

    Sapporo Streetcar Yamahama Line

    Hours

    Late night: 22:00–06:00 (or until soup runs out). Closed Sundays. Check official X (https://x.com/kazuoisono) for daily hours, seat openings, and sudden closures.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Only 7 counter seats and cash only. Lines form late at night in Susukino (often a 30–60 minute wait around 10:30 PM). Half-sized bowls are available, and you can add shrimp powder as an optional topping. Check their official X (@kazuoisono) for daily hours and sudden closures.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Late-night Susukino counter (22:00 to 06:00) famous for Sapporo Black; no official social media; check operational status in person.

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    𝕏@kazuoisono

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

    Allergy card

    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Isono Kazuo

    What is the nearest station to Isono Kazuo?
    Shiseikan Shogakko Mae, about a 5-minute walk away. Shiseikan Shogakko Mae is served by Sapporo Streetcar Yamahama Line.
    What should I order at Isono Kazuo?
    Sapporo Black (札幌ブラック / Miso Black). The kitchen works in Black Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Isono Kazuo?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Isono Kazuo open?
    Late night: 22:00–06:00 (or until soup runs out). Closed Sundays. Check official X (https://x.com/kazuoisono) for daily hours, seat openings, and sudden closures. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Isono Kazuo?
    Expect a queue at peak hours, seating is at the counter and children are welcome.