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Junren is a ramen restaurant in Sapporo known for a thick, heavily emulsified style of miso ramen.
Junren operates in the Independent Sapporo ramen restaurant with a related sister brand segment.
Junren: Disambiguation
Junren is not a nationwide ramen chain. Junren is not the same company as its related Miharu shops despite a shared lineage. Junren is not a shio or shoyu ramen specialist.
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Junren: Core Facts
- Establishment type
- Independent ramen restaurant
- City
- Sapporo, Hokkaido
- Neighborhood
- Near Nakajima Park, Chuo Ward
- Signature dish
- Kotteri (thick) miso ramen
- Broth style
- Heavy pork bone broth emulsified to a thick consistency
- Historical role
- One of the shops credited with shaping Sapporo's postwar miso ramen style
- Related brand
- Associated with the Miharu ramen lineage
- Seating format
- Counter-style dining
- Google Maps rating
- 4.0 / 5 (2,643 reviews) (source)
- Visitor note (Google Maps)
- Sapporo Junren left a good impression on me for a one-time visit. (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Junren: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Junren for?
Junren suits diners who want a thicker, heavier miso broth than the lighter original-style bowls.
What does Junren mean by kotteri ramen?
Kotteri refers to a thick, emulsified pork bone broth style that Junren is known for serving with its miso ramen.
Where is Junren located?
It is located near Nakajima Park in Sapporo's Chuo Ward.
Is Junren related to any other ramen brand?
Junren is associated with the Miharu ramen lineage, though the shops operate separately.
How does Junren compare to Sumire?
Both shops serve Sapporo-style miso ramen, but Junren's broth is generally described as thicker and heavier than Sumire's.
What do Google Maps visitors say about Junren?
Junren visitors on Google Maps often mention: "Sapporo Junren left a good impression on me for a one-time visit."
Junren: Related entities
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Junren: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramen
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJj5njG2UqC18RAiq9rUkZZ1E
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