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    Karai Ramen 14 Sapporo Minamiguchi Honten

    からいラーメン14 札幌南口本店

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    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    Payment Acceptance
    ¥1,000 Notes Only

    The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

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    Karai Ramen 14 operates in the basement of Mainichi Sapporo Kaikan near Sapporo Station South Exit. Specializing in chili-laced Sapporo ramen, the kitchen builds deep flavor from chicken and pork stock blended with aromatic chili oil and Sichuan pepper. Diners select spice levels from one to fourteen, with level two providing standard heat and levels eight and above testing firebrand palates.

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    Karai Miso Ramen (辛い味噌ラーメン) Spiced Levels 1–14

    Spicy Miso
    Spicy Shoyu
    Medium wavy yellow Sapporo egg noodles
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Located in the B1F dining concourse of Mainichi Sapporo Kaikan. Buy meal tickets at the machine near the door. Cash only. Level 2 or 3 is recommended for first-time visitors.

    Operational note: Spicy ramen specialist in Mainichi Sapporo Kaikan B1F; selectable heat levels; Facebook page
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    北海道札幌市中央区北4条西6丁目1-1 毎日札幌会館 B1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium wavy yellow Sapporo egg noodles

    Broth

    Spicy Miso
    Spicy Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Karai Miso Ramen (辛い味噌ラーメン) Spiced Levels 1–14

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    Getting there

    北海道札幌市中央区北4条西6丁目1-1 毎日札幌会館 B1F

    4 min from Sapporo

    JR Hakodate Main Line, Sapporo Subway Namboku Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00. Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Located in the B1F dining concourse of Mainichi Sapporo Kaikan. Buy meal tickets at the machine near the door. Cash only. Level 2 or 3 is recommended for first-time visitors.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Spicy ramen specialist in Mainichi Sapporo Kaikan B1F; selectable heat levels; Facebook page

    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

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    Questions about Karai Ramen 14 Sapporo Minamiguchi Honten

    What is the nearest station to Karai Ramen 14 Sapporo Minamiguchi Honten?
    Sapporo, about a 4-minute walk away. Sapporo is served by JR Hakodate Main Line and Sapporo Subway Namboku Line.
    What should I order at Karai Ramen 14 Sapporo Minamiguchi Honten?
    Karai Miso Ramen (辛い味噌ラーメン) Spiced Levels 1–14. The kitchen works in Spicy Miso and Spicy Shoyu. Noodles: medium wavy yellow sapporo egg noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Karai Ramen 14 Sapporo Minamiguchi Honten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Karai Ramen 14 Sapporo Minamiguchi Honten open?
    11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00. Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Karai Ramen 14 Sapporo Minamiguchi Honten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Karai Ramen 14 Sapporo Minamiguchi Honten?
    At Karai Ramen 14 Sapporo Minamiguchi Honten, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Karai Ramen 14 Sapporo Minamiguchi Honten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.