[A-Gang's Hokkaido Food Review] Sapporo Susukino's Famous Queue Restaurant: Menya Yukikaze Susukino Honten

Hello friends, this is your tour guide, A-Gang! As a food enthusiast with both Chinese and Western culinary licenses, coming to Sapporo, Hokkaido means you absolutely cannot miss the local soul food—miso ramen. Today, I want to share with you a popular restaurant with long queues located in the bustling Susukino district of Sapporo: "Menya Yukikaze Susukino Honten" (Address: 4 Chome-2-6 Minami 7 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0807). Sapporo has a fiercely competitive ramen scene, and its most representative style is miso flavor. Let's dive in!This time, I ordered the highly distinctive "Rich Soy Sauce Miso Ramen." You can refer to the picture I provided,

Once served, the dark brown broth topped with abundant wood ear mushrooms, shredded green onions, and chashu gives a strong visual temptation. Since the name includes the word "rich," the broth is truly no joke—its texture is almost approaching a "paste-like" consistency! From a Western culinary sauce perspective, this broth design is very smart because, as you eat, the noodles naturally absorb and hold onto the thick soup. Every bite delivers a heavy, aromatic blend of miso and soy sauce, which is quite delicious. Of course, I must also specially remind you that the saltiness and thickness of this broth are designed to coat the noodles, so it is not suitable for drinking straight from the bowl. Next, let's talk about the soul of this ramen—the noodles. Biting into the slightly curly, yellowish noodles, you can taste a very rich aroma of local Hokkaido wheat. Its texture is quite unique, eating almost like the "al dente" (chewy with a firm center) sensation of pasta. Based on my experience leading tour groups, Taiwanese people who are used to the soft texture of Taiwanese soup noodles might not get used to this chewy and resilient noodle at first. However, for me, A-Gang, I can totally accept and even really like this highly chewy and character-filled noodle. The toppings are equally full of ingenuity. This bowl comes with two large slices of chashu, which have a little bit of pork fat and look quite glossy and moist . I initially thought it would feel too heavy when combined with the ultra-rich miso, but its seasoning was surprisingly light! This refreshing chashu paired with the rich, paste-like miso actually achieved a wonderful balance of taste. The meat is tender yet holds its shape perfectly. However, looking at the half soft-boiled egg on the side, it is obvious from the picture that it is slightly overcooked. The edges of the yolk have solidified, losing a bit of that perfect runny flow, which is a slight imperfection in an otherwise highly standard bowl of ramen. Overall, Menya Yukikaze's "Rich Soy Sauce Miso Ramen" has a strong style and uses genuine, quality ingredients. A-Gang gives it a highly "Recommended" rating! If your personal dietary habit is on the lighter side, or if you worry about not being able to handle such a rich flavor, the restaurant also offers "Regular Miso Ramen" for you to choose from. Next time you visit Sapporo, Hokkaido, you might as well add this restaurant to your itinerary and personally challenge this delicious ramen full of northern artisan spirit!