Menya Kamejin
Higashi, Sapporo
Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Why go
Award-winning ramen under ¥1,000 in Sapporo's Higashi Ward, recognized by Tabelog 100 Ramen HOKKAIDO 2025. The 15-seat house restaurant focuses on chicken and seafood dashi broths over whole wheat noodles, with split lunch and dinner service, parking for six, a no-reservation format that rewards flexible timing. Best for diners seeking serious broth technique without downtown crowds or inflated prices.
About Menya Kamejin
Menya Kamejin in Sapporo is a ramen venue with a price point of JPY 999–JPY 999, keeping the cost under ¥1,000. Its schedule is split between midday and evening service: 11 AM–3 PM and 5–8 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with Wednesday closed. Menya Kamejin is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025, giving the shop ramen recognition. Details about seating, ordering style, recipes or service policies should be checked directly with the shop.
Menya Kamejin is a straightforward Sapporo ramen stop with hours, a sub-¥1,000 price and a 2025 Tabelog ramen listing for Hokkaido. Details such as specific dishes, broth style, noodle type, reservation rules, payment methods, parking, seat count and dietary accommodations should be checked directly before planning around them.
What to Try Across Two Visits
Specific menu items, signature bowls or seasonal specials are not identified. For a first visit, plan around the basics: Menya Kamejin is a ramen venue in Sapporo with a price of JPY 999–JPY 999 and service from 11 AM–3 PM and 5–8 PM on operating days. If returning for a second visit, use the same practical frame, confirm the day, avoid Wednesday, check any current menu details directly with the shop.
How It Stacks Up Among Dining Options
Menya Kamejin’s clearest details are its under-¥1,000 price, its Sapporo location and its Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025 recognition. Other venues such as Kokumin Shokudo, Menya Keserasera, Hokuzan Ryu, CURRY ’OHANA and Sumibi Yakiniku Horumon Nikushiki may be relevant when comparing dining options, but specific claims about their prices, awards, cuisines or hours should be checked directly. For Menya Kamejin itself, the operating pattern is simple: open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM and 5–8 PM, closed Wednesday.
Best planning note: choose any operating day except Wednesday and work within the two service windows. Midday service is from 11 AM–3 PM, evening service is from 5–8 PM. Beyond that, details such as crowd levels, wait times, seating layout, dress code, parking and holiday closures should not be assumed.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒007-0847 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Higashi Ward, Kita 47 Johigashi, 8 Chome−1−1 ４７ビル
- Website
- facebook.com/pages/%E9%BA%BA%E3%82%84%E4%BA%80%E9%99%A3/245095052177947
- Phone
- +81 11-753-1305
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Menya Kamejin is presented as a focused ramen and tsukemen shop that highlights a light dashi chicken broth and Kochin chicken soba. The description emphasizes the bowls and their chicken-forward flavor profile rather than décor or service theatrics, and the listing’s no-smoking note suggests a clean, straightforward dining environment. Because the source is brief and menu-focused, it avoids claims about atmosphere, seating, or noise; the clearest impression is of a specialty noodle spot where the quality of broth and chicken varieties is the main draw.
Best For
This venue is best for diners seeking chicken-based ramen and tsukemen—those curious about a light dashi chicken broth or the signature Kochin chicken soba. The Tabelog listing referenced in the description points to menus, maps, photos and user reviews, which is useful for anyone researching a targeted noodle stop. The description does not indicate extra amenities or special event spaces; instead, it positions the restaurant as a menu-driven destination for people who want to try specific chicken soups and dipping noodles.
Ordering Tips
Start with the items called out in the description: try the Kochin chicken soba to sample the restaurant’s highlighted chicken offering, and opt for the light dashi chicken broth if you prefer a gentler, clearer soup. The menu also includes tsukemen (dipping noodles), so order that if you want a more concentrated-flavor experience. Note the restaurant’s no-smoking policy and consult the Tabelog page for up-to-date hours and the listed monthly closures before you go. The source does not detail toppings or set meals, so check the menu or recent reviews for customization options.
Venue details
Ambiance
Compact, casual ramen shop with counter and a small box table area, simple house-like setting and a functional atmosphere suited to solo diners and locals.
Tags
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Chicken paitan soy ramen
- Gyokai clear broth ramen with kombu and katsuobushi
- Hand-kneaded thick flat noodle ramen
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒007-0847 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Higashi Ward, Kita 47 Johigashi, 8 Chome−1−1 ４７ビル · Directions
facebook.com/pages/%E9%BA%BA%E3%82%84%E4%BA%80%E9%99%A3/245095052177947
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kokumin Shokudo, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Menya Keserasera, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Hokuzan Ryu, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Sumibi Yakiniku Horumon Nikushiki, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- CURRY ’OHANA, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
At under ¥1,000 per bowl, Menya Kamejin undercuts most of Sapporo's award-tier ramen shops while carrying the Tabelog 100 Ramen HOKKAIDO 2025 badge, Kokumin Shokudo and Menya Keserasera match the price but lack the recognition, both close earlier in the evening. Hokuzan Ryu sits in the same award bracket and price range but leans heavier into miso-forward profiles, so if you prefer lighter chicken dashi, Kamejin delivers better. Parking and extended hours (11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM) make it the most logistically forgiving option in this tier, especially if you're traveling with kids or driving between Sapporo attractions.
For diners willing to spend more, Sumibi Yakiniku Horumon Nikushiki at ¥4,000–¥5,000 shifts the format entirely to yakiniku, CURRY 'OHANA (¥1,000–¥2,000) pivots to curry, neither competes on ramen directly, but both offer group-friendly alternatives if your party can't settle on noodles. Kamejin's advantage is focus: a tight menu, consistent execution, a format that doesn't require advance booking or downtown navigation. If you're staying near Susukino and hesitate to travel 10 minutes north to Taihei Station, weigh convenience against the ¥3,000–¥4,000 you'd spend at central Sapporo's omakase counters for a similar quality broth.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Menya Kamejin?
Menya Kamejin is a ramen venue in Sapporo with a price of JPY 999–JPY 999. Its hours are 11 AM–3 PM and 5–8 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with Wednesday closed. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025.
Can I eat at the bar at Menya Kamejin?
Seating details are not available, so the presence or size of any counter or bar seating should not be assumed. Check directly with Menya Kamejin if a particular seating setup matters to your visit.
Is lunch or dinner better at Menya Kamejin?
Both midday and evening service operate on operating days: 11 AM–3 PM and 5–8 PM. Wednesday is closed. There are no established differences in menu, wait times or atmosphere between the two service windows, so choose based on schedule.
How far ahead should I book Menya Kamejin?
Reservation policy is not available. Before planning around a booking or walk-in strategy, confirm directly with Menya Kamejin. The planning details are the Sapporo location, the JPY 999–JPY 999 price, the operating hours.
Is Menya Kamejin worth the price?
The price is JPY 999–JPY 999, placing it under ¥1,000. Menya Kamejin is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025. Whether it is worth it depends on your preferences, but the price and recognition make it a notable Sapporo ramen option.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Menya Kamejin?
A tasting menu is not available. Menya Kamejin is a ramen venue in Sapporo with a JPY 999–JPY 999 price and defined midday and evening hours on operating days.
Is Menya Kamejin good for a special occasion?
Atmosphere, seating, reservation availability or occasion suitability are not established. Menya Kamejin is a Sapporo ramen venue with a sub-¥1,000 price, regular midday and evening service except Wednesday, Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025 recognition.
