Sumire Nakanoshima Honten
すみれ 中の島本店
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Ground Intel & Counter Rules
Buy Ticket First
Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.
Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.
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
Sumire Nakanoshima Honten is the undisputed flagship of the modern Sapporo miso ramen empire. Founded by the Muranaka family in 1964 as Junren, the kitchen pioneered the technique of wok-frying fermented miso paste, garlic, and minced pork with scorching lard. A thick golden oil seal keeps the soup piping hot until the final mouthful. Yellow curly Nishiyama noodles, tender braised pork chashu, and fresh grated ginger provide an unmatched bowl.
Miso Ramen (味噌ラーメン) with Lard Film & Grated Ginger
Good to know & entry protocol
Located an eight-minute walk from Nakanoshima Station. Spacious modern dining room with ample parking. Electronic touch-screen ticket machines support English and accept credit cards and transit IC cards. Peak weekend waits run 30 to 60 minutes.
Location
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北海道札幌市豊平区中の島2条4丁目7-28
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北海道札幌市豊平区中の島2条4丁目7-28
8 min from Nakanoshima
Sapporo Subway Namboku Line
Hours
11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 (Mon–Fri); 11:00–21:00 (Sat & Sun). Open seven days a week.
Queue & entry protocol
Located an eight-minute walk from Nakanoshima Station. Spacious modern dining room with ample parking. Electronic touch-screen ticket machines support English and accept credit cards and transit IC cards. Peak weekend waits run 30 to 60 minutes.
Ticketing & operational notice: sumireya.com (Sumire Sapporo flagship)
Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:
How to OrderNative Japanese audio
This shop has an English menu — you can point to your order.
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 Sumire Nakanoshima Honten
- What is the nearest station to Sumire Nakanoshima Honten?
- Nakanoshima, about a 8-minute walk away. Nakanoshima is served by Sapporo Subway Namboku Line.
- What should I order at Sumire Nakanoshima Honten?
- Miso Ramen (味噌ラーメン) with Lard Film & Grated Ginger. The kitchen works in Sapporo Miso and Sumire Flagship. Noodles: thick yellow wavy aged noodles (nishiyama seimen).
- How much does ramen cost at Sumire Nakanoshima Honten?
- A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
- When is Sumire Nakanoshima Honten open?
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 (Mon–Fri); 11:00–21:00 (Sat & Sun). Open seven days a week.
- What should I know before visiting Sumire Nakanoshima Honten?
- Expect a queue at peak hours, seating is at the counter, children are welcome and there is an English menu.
- Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Sumire Nakanoshima Honten?
- At Sumire Nakanoshima 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 Sumire Nakanoshima Honten accept?
- Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Sumire Nakanoshima Honten.