Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya
130Pearl PointsCounter-Seat Ramen
About Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya
A lunch-only ramen counter near Ropeway Iriguchi tram stop, recognized in Tabelog's Hokkaido 100 for 2024 and 2025. At under 1,000 yen per bowl, it delivers enough broth depth and noodle precision to justify the no-frills setting and tight 11-seat capacity. Best for solo diners or pairs willing to navigate cash-only payments and limited hours (Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 AM-2 PM).
Looking for a budget-friendly stop in Sapporo? Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya is listed with a price up to ¥999 and daytime hours from 10:30 AM to 2 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed on Monday and Sunday. For diners comparing options in the city, it sits in the lower-price end of the Sapporo dining guide.
Why It Earned Recognition Among Hokkaido's Hundred
Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya appears in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025 recognition list. Beyond that verified listing, the safest way to frame the venue is simple: it is a Sapporo ramen venue with limited posted hours and a modest listed price.
The schedule is narrow: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 AM to 2 PM, with Monday and Sunday closed. Plan around those hours rather than assuming evening service or a broader daily schedule.
What to Order and How It Compares
The verified public details support a straightforward expectation: Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya is a low-priced Sapporo ramen stop. Specific dishes, seating layout, payment methods, reservation rules, parking, transit access, service format are not confirmed here, so diners should check current local listings or confirm directly before going.
If you want to compare it with other allowed Sapporo options, consider Curry Kong or Nishitonden Dori Soup Curry Honpo for a different kind of meal, or look at other dining in Sapporo more generally. Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya’s clearest verified appeal is its combination of Sapporo location, ¥999-and-under listed price, daytime operating window, 2025 Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO recognition.
For a first visit, the practical advice is to keep the verified constraints in mind: go during the posted Tuesday-to-Saturday 10:30 AM–2 PM window, avoid Monday and Sunday, treat any unconfirmed details as subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya?
Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya is a ramen venue in Sapporo, but specific menu items are not verified here. Check the current menu on arrival or through an up-to-date local listing before you go.
What should I wear to Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya?
No dress code is verified. No specific service style or seating setup is confirmed here.
Is Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya good for solo dining?
Solo suitability is not specifically verified. The confirmed details are its Sapporo location, ¥999-and-under listed price, hours of 10:30 AM–2 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
Can I eat at the bar at Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya?
Bar or counter seating is not verified here. Seating details should be confirmed directly or checked in a current local listing before visiting.
Does Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy accommodations are not verified. If you have restrictions, confirm directly with the venue before dining.
What should a first-timer know about Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya?
Plan around the verified hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 AM–2 PM. The venue is closed Monday and Sunday, its listed price is up to ¥999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025.
How far ahead should I book Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya?
Reservation availability is not verified here. Confirm directly if booking matters to your visit, plan around the posted Tuesday-to-Saturday 10:30 AM–2 PM operating window.
Location
15 Chome-2-13 Minami 18 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0918, Japan
Sapporo, Japan
Also Consider
- Coffee House, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Menya 169, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- MEDICINEMAN, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Curry Kong, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Nishitonden Dori Soup Curry Honpo, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
At the bottom of Sapporo's ramen price spectrum, Koku Ichiban Ramen Midoriya and Menya 169 both hold under-1,000-yen price points, but only Midoriya earned back-to-back Tabelog Hokkaido 100 selections. Menya 169 offers slightly longer hours and easier walk-in access during off-peak times, making it the better choice for flexible schedules. Midoriya's tighter lunch-only window and 11-seat capacity mean more planning but higher execution consistency. For diners prioritizing bowl quality over convenience, Midoriya edges ahead.
MEDICINEMAN steps up to the 1,000-1,999 yen range with a fuller menu and marginally more elbow room, though the price increase doesn't deliver proportional quality gains over Midoriya's core ramen offering. If the sub-1,000-yen tier suits your budget, stick with Midoriya. If you're willing to spend closer to 2,000 yen for dinner hours and more spacious seating, Curry Kong and Nishitonden Dori Soup Curry Honpo provide better value at that tier, though both shift focus away from ramen toward curry.
For Tabelog-recognized quality at the lowest possible price in Sapporo, Midoriya remains the clearest recommendation, just plan to arrive before 11:30 AM with cash in hand.
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