Isono Kazuo
いそのかづお
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Ground Intel & Counter Rules
Line Up First
Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.
The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.
20 to 45 minutes at lunch
Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.
Best for
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)
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.
Location
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5 min from Shiseikan Shogakko Mae
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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:
How to OrderNative Japanese audio
This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.
これをください
Kore o kudasai (This one, please)
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Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.
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.
- Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Isono Kazuo?
- Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
- What payment methods does Isono Kazuo accept?
- Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.