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    Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q

    Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q

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    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    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.

    Best for

    Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q sits five minutes from Odori Station in a subterranean wooden dining hall. Master Takao Hiraoka simmers whole native chicken breeds including Nagoya Cochin and Amakusa Daio, blending the broth with unpasteurized shoyu from historic breweries. Silky flat house-pressed noodles glide effortlessly through the complex chicken soup.

    Order This

    Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らぁ麺)

    Shoyu
    Shio
    In-house crafted straight flat wheat noodles (自家製麺)
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Five minutes walk from Odori Station Exit 31. Renowned for its focus on heritage native chickens and fine artisanal shoyu tare.

    Operational note: Master Hiraoka's Hokkaido chicken chintan flagship; posts TableCheck reservation updates, seasonal event bowls, and operational schedules.
    Live announcements:𝕏@Qpiroshiki@qmen_sapporo
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    北海道札幌市中央区北1条西2丁目1-3 りんごの木ビル B1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    In-house crafted straight flat wheat noodles (自家製麺)

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らぁ麺)

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    Getting there

    北海道札幌市中央区北1条西2丁目1-3 りんごの木ビル B1F

    5 min from Odori

    Sapporo Subway Namboku Line, Sapporo Subway Tozai Line, Sapporo Subway Toho Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00 (Mon–Sat). Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Five minutes walk from Odori Station Exit 31. Renowned for its focus on heritage native chickens and fine artisanal shoyu tare.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Master Hiraoka's Hokkaido chicken chintan flagship; posts TableCheck reservation updates, seasonal event bowls, and operational schedules.

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

    𝕏@Qpiroshiki@qmen_sapporo

    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

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu ramen o kudasai

    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 Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q

    What is the nearest station to Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q?
    Odori, about a 5-minute walk away. Odori is served by Sapporo Subway Namboku Line, Sapporo Subway Tozai Line and Sapporo Subway Toho Line.
    What should I order at Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q?
    Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らぁ麺). The kitchen works in Shio. Noodles: in-house crafted straight flat wheat noodles (自家製麺).
    How much does ramen cost at Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999.
    When is Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q open?
    11:00–15:00 (Mon–Sat). Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.