Best in Japan Keyaki
Keyaki is a ramen restaurant in Sapporo recognized for an especially thick, long-simmered miso broth.
Keyaki operates in the Independent Sapporo ramen restaurant with licensed branches abroad segment.
Keyaki: Disambiguation
Keyaki is not a zelkova tree, the common meaning of its Japanese name. Keyaki is not a Tokyo-based ramen chain. Keyaki is not a tonkotsu-only specialist unrelated to miso ramen.
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Keyaki: Core Facts
- Establishment type
- Independent ramen restaurant
- City
- Sapporo, Hokkaido
- Neighborhood
- Susukino district
- Signature dish
- Miso ramen with an extra-thick pork bone broth
- Broth style
- Long-simmered pork bone broth combined with miso tare
- International presence
- Licensed branches have operated in other Asian markets, including Singapore
- Seating format
- Small counter seating
- Recognition
- Listed among Sapporo's representative miso ramen shops in ramen guidebooks
- Google Maps rating
- 3.9 / 5 (2,971 reviews) (source)
- Visitor note (Google Maps)
- Awesome tasting but queue can be quite long (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Keyaki: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Keyaki best for?
Keyaki suits diners who want one of the thickest, richest miso broths available in Sapporo.
What is Keyaki known for?
It is known for a long-simmered pork bone broth combined with miso tare, served in the Susukino entertainment district.
Can visitors find Keyaki outside Japan?
Keyaki has had licensed branches in other Asian markets, including Singapore, alongside its original Sapporo shop.
Where is Keyaki located?
It is located in Sapporo's Susukino district, within walking distance of the Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho alley.
How does Keyaki compare to Sumire?
Both serve rich Sapporo-style miso ramen, but Keyaki's broth is generally described as thicker than Sumire's fat-topped version.
What do Google Maps visitors say about Keyaki?
Keyaki visitors on Google Maps often mention: "Awesome tasting but queue can be quite long"
Keyaki: Related entities
Keyaki: Where this entity is mentioned
Keyaki: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramen
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ__8KiIYpC18Rs1kUwm-pJOE
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