Teshikaga Ramen — Restaurant in Sapporo

Teshikaga Ramen Sapporo, located in the iconic Ramen Yokocho (Ramen Alley), is a hidden gem among Hokkaido’s renowned ramen bars. Within a 5-minute walk from Susukino Station, this cozy spot offers an unforgettable ramen experience.

We visited during the busy Christmas season, and like many popular ramen bars in Sapporo, the demand was high. It’s advisable to arrive early and request a ticket from the staff who will inform the approximate wait time. This gave us an opportunity to explore the area and do a bit of window shopping before returning for our meal. Do not expect to get a table as you walk in.

Despite the bustling atmosphere, the chef and his assistant exuded professionalism and warmth. The chef, in particular, was remarkably friendly while expertly preparing his signature bowls of ramen. Ordering is done through a vending machine with a simple, focused menu, a hallmark of confidence in their craft.

Each bowl is crafted with care, and you can truly taste the pride and dedication in every bite. The flavors are rich and perfectly balanced, showcasing why Sapporo is a ramen lover’s paradise. With so much competition in the area, Teshikaga Ramen stands out as a must-visit destination for anyone seeking authentic...

Teshikage is an outstanding ramen place in this “ramen alley” at Susukino. It’s more in the middle and is one of the few places that has queues (the other being Haruka). We came early enough for it to be a 15 minute wait but by the time we finished, the queue grew longer! Be warned. It’s crowded outside and it’s crowded and small inside.

But the wait is well worth it. I ordered the spicy miso butter corn with bbq pork and added more egg and cha siu. For sides I went with the chicken karage while my friend ordered the non-spicy version and special gyoza.

Altogether at the time of writing, my order came out to $12 for those extras which is fantastic (if maybe even in the more expensive end compared to other ramen joints). But what we get is this hearty miso broth with springy noodles, sweet corn and wonderfully cooked egg. In my opinion, the chasiu can be charred a bit more and needed to be softer, but it was still delicious. The karage is crispy on the outside, soft juicy and tender in the inside and fried to perfection! The gyoza is fantastic and extra leeky if you like leeks! Overall! Fantastic place in Susukino!

Also if you speak Japanese, the owner will converse with...

The service and food is absolutely top quality!!

On both occasions I went, I didn’t have breakfast, so this was the perfect place to go to as the food did NOT disappoint!! The broth was great and the flavours were rich!!

For the first time, I went there by myself, and the owner was extremely kind and conversational!! On top of that, the food was great and the atmosphere was very lively as you’re sat right in front of the chefs!!

For my second time, I brought my dad with me and the owner was even MORE kind and conversational 😅

This goes for the owners wife too who inquired about our visit, and made sure the food was to our liking by regularly checking on us.

The owner said we deserved “special privileges” too, so he put the apron on my father and I himself, and even gave me some stickers!!

With how the owner and his wife were accompanying my father and I, it almost felt as if they were my second parents due to how they deeply looked out for us😂

I’ve never personally been to a place where the owners are genuinely caring for you🔥🔥

When I come back to Sapporo for university next year, Teshikaga Ramen is the first place I’m...