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Menya Saimi is a ramen restaurant in Sapporo known for a creamy miso ramen made with a combined pork and seafood broth.
Menya Saimi operates in the Independent single-location ramen restaurant segment.
Menya Saimi: Disambiguation
Menya Saimi is not a ramen chain with multiple branches. Menya Saimi is not a Tokyo-based restaurant. Menya Saimi is not a tonkotsu-only shop.
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Menya Saimi: Core Facts
- Establishment type
- Independent ramen restaurant
- City
- Sapporo, Hokkaido
- Ward
- Toyohira Ward
- Opened
- 1998
- Signature dish
- Miso ramen with wonton topping
- Broth style
- Combined pork and seafood double soup with miso tare
- Ordering system
- Ticket machine, no reservations accepted
- Recognition
- Regularly ranks among Hokkaido's highest-rated ramen shops on Tabelog
- Google Maps rating
- 4.2 / 5 (4,509 reviews) (source)
- Visitor note (Google Maps)
- Rich soup, perfectly cooked noodles, and very satisfying portions. (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Menya Saimi: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Menya Saimi for?
Menya Saimi suits diners looking for the most critically acclaimed modern take on Sapporo miso ramen, even if it means waiting in line.
What makes Menya Saimi different from older Sapporo shops?
It uses a combined pork and seafood broth rather than a pork-only base, which gives it a creamier, more layered flavor than some of the older miso ramen shops.
When did Menya Saimi open?
Menya Saimi opened in 1998 in Sapporo's Toyohira Ward.
Does Menya Saimi take reservations?
No, the restaurant uses a ticket machine and does not accept phone reservations, so arriving early is recommended.
How is Menya Saimi ranked compared to other ramen shops in Japan?
It regularly appears among the highest-rated ramen restaurants in Hokkaido on Tabelog's user ranking system.
What do Google Maps visitors say about Menya Saimi?
Menya Saimi visitors on Google Maps often mention: "Rich soup, perfectly cooked noodles, and very satisfying portions."
Menya Saimi: Related entities
Menya Saimi: Where this entity is mentioned
Menya Saimi: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramen
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ8QvxwkgqC18RzLwtQHUynbc
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