Fukunoki — Restaurant in Sapporo

i ate here in dec 2024 and didnt intend to write a review initially because i wanted to put it behind me but i kept thinking about how let down i was by my experience here.

while i appreciate they are gluten free and the texture of their noodles were good, i was very annoyed when i received my order (ebi ramen with "rich chicken"). they add parmesan cheese on top. if i had known or if they had indicated on the menu (you would only know if you check the reviews), i would have asked for no cheese. it made the tomato based broth taste even worse to me. i didnt like the tomato based broth. it really did taste like a weird amalgamation between japanese and italian cuisine. not my cup of tea. there was no ebi/prawn in my ramen. when i asked about it they said that because i ordered the "rich chicken" add-on that i wouldnt have any ebi/prawn in my ramen. isnt this just a misleading menu??? the ramen broth doesn't taste like it has ebi/prawns in it -- just that it has tomato... and without any ebi/prawns i was very disappointed. the chicken itself was quite dry and not tasty so i regretted even getting that add-on.

while their service was friendly enough, i ended up waiting so close to closing time to receive my order of their gluten free cake. when i went to pay i asked them about it and they were like, "oh nooo we dont have any more of it." so why not tell me?? when you took my order, you agreed that you would bring it to me after i finished the ramen except that didnt happen and i just sat there waiting? how annoying... but to make matters worse, she thought about it some more and then realised she still had some cake ?????????

i told them that i didnt want it anymore but they told me to go sit down (since i had ordered it)... so i had to scarf down my cake in like 3 minutes because they were closing and telling everyone to leave...... i was truly astounded and annoyed by...

Fukunoki (福の樹) is a highly regarded ramen restaurant in Sapporo, known for its commitment to serving halal, vegan, and gluten-free options. Located near the Susukino district, it offers a welcoming environment for diverse dietary preferences.  

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🍜 Signature Dishes • Tomato-Based Ramen: Fukunoki’s specialty is its rich, tomato-based broth, crafted from fresh tomatoes and, in some variations, enhanced with prawn stock. This unique flavor profile sets it apart from traditional ramen offerings.  • Vegan Options: The menu includes vegan-friendly choices, such as ramen with soy meat and curry ramen with soy meat. These dishes cater to plant-based diets without compromising on taste.  • Gluten-Free Noodles: For those avoiding gluten, Fukunoki offers rice-flour noodles, providing a satisfying alternative to wheat-based noodles. 

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🕌 Halal Assurance

While Fukunoki does not possess formal halal certification, the owner, Ms. Kana Obara, personally adheres to a diet free from pork and alcohol. She ensures that all ingredients are halal-certified, and the kitchen exclusively uses halal products. This dedication has earned the trust of many Muslim patrons. 

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📍 Location & Access • Address: 1F Minami Shijo Uni House, 10 Chome Minami 4 Jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0804  • Access: Approximately a 7-minute walk from Nishi 11-chome Station on the Tozai Subway Line. 

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🕒 Business Hours • Weekdays: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM  • Weekends: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM • Closed: Mondays and the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month 

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💳 Payment Information

Please note that Fukunoki is a cash-only establishment. Ensure you have sufficient cash on hand...

One of the best halal friendly ramen in all over Japan. Also vegan friendly ramen.

The menu is clearly non-meat, non-dairy. In fact their recommendation menu is the tomato soup ramen with a soy-bases meat (vegan)

However for meat eater, you can have ramen with extra chicken or crabs. The taste is very unique. All menus are halal. Even the chicken.

We had the extra noodle crab ramen with extra chicken sausages. Taste very phenomenal. The broth is clearly tomato based yet there is a crab aroma in it. Not very strong so it is good for people who is sensitive to the seafood smell.

The ramen is huge! So come here when you are hungry. Or you can eat it with other person. However each of you must order something. It is not allowed to buy one kind of menu by one person. So the other must buy something also. In this case, you have to try their cheescake which is very smooth, not so sweet and very tasty.

The owner is very polite and friendly to anyone. She is very communicative. And she can speak english. No worries for anyone who wants to try. They accept non-cash such as credit ir QR code based payment (paypay).

Will come again here...