Best in Japan Sumire
Sumire is a ramen restaurant brand that originated in Sapporo and specializes in miso ramen topped with a layer of seasoned pork fat.
Sumire operates in the Sapporo-origin ramen brand with limited overseas licensed branches segment.
Sumire: Disambiguation
Sumire is not a flower shop or the common Japanese word for violet. Sumire is not a Tokyo-founded ramen chain. Sumire is not an unrelated ramen shop of the same name outside Hokkaido.
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Sumire: Core Facts
- Establishment type
- Ramen restaurant brand
- City of origin
- Sapporo, Hokkaido
- Founding neighborhood
- Toyohira Ward
- Founder
- Hideo Aoyagi
- Founded
- 1964
- Signature dish
- Miso ramen with a surface layer of seasoned pork fat
- Broth base
- Pork bone broth combined with miso tare
- International presence
- Licensed branches operating outside Japan, including Singapore
- Google Maps rating
- 3.9 / 5 (3,651 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Sumire: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sumire best for?
Sumire suits visitors who want the classic, richly topped style of Sapporo miso ramen popularized in the 1960s.
What is Sumire known for?
It is known for adding a thick layer of seasoned pork fat on top of its miso broth, a technique meant to keep the soup hot.
When was Sumire founded?
Sumire was founded in 1964 by Hideo Aoyagi in Sapporo's Toyohira Ward.
Can I find Sumire outside Japan?
Sumire has licensed branches in other countries, including Singapore, in addition to its original Sapporo locations.
How does Sumire compare to Aji no Sanpei?
Sumire's founder is described in ramen histories as having studied under the miso ramen approach associated with Aji no Sanpei before opening his own shop.
Sumire: Related entities
Sumire: Where this entity is mentioned
Sumire: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramen
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ7eJAZIQpC18Rzy6RhCEmr4c
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