TORA
Kiyota, Sapporo
Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Why go
Neighborhood ramen specialist in Kiyota Ward with two consecutive Tabelog Ramen HOKKAIDO 100 selections (2024–2025). Bowls under ¥1,000, walk-in only, closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. Rare for the category: 30 seats including tatami platform for groups, plus on-site parking for 14 vehicles.
About TORA
Sapporo's dining scene rewards careful planning, TORA is a straightforward stop to place on a ramen itinerary: it is in Sapporo, the listed price is JPY 999, it is included in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025 list.
The Bowl and the Format
TORA appears in a ramen-focused Tabelog 100 list for Hokkaido in 2025. The listed price is JPY 999. Specific menu items, seating layout, chef details, ordering format, payment methods, reservation policy should be checked directly before planning around them.
The Group and Solo Configuration
Solo diners, couples, groups should check current seating, parking, group-accommodation arrangements directly before relying on a particular setup. Our full Sapporo restaurants guide covers other dining options in the city for travelers comparing plans.
Booking and Timing
The opening schedule is specific: Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 11 AM to 2:45 PM and 6 PM to 9:15 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM; closed Wednesday and Thursday. These hours indicate both midday and evening service on open days. Check directly for reservation availability, wait times, accepted payment methods, takeout or delivery options.
For comparison planning, Menya Takahashi is one of the only peer venues that may be named alongside TORA, while other Sapporo dining can be considered generically. TORA's most useful planning hooks are simple: Sapporo location, JPY 999 listed price, 2025 Tabelog 100 ramen recognition, a schedule that closes the venue on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒004-0863 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kiyota Ward, Kitano 3 Jo, 3 Chome−15−30 アーバンスクウェア
- Website
- instagram.com/ra_men_tora2009
- Phone
- +81 11-376-0730
Venue details
Ambiance
Simple, no-frills local ramen restaurant atmosphere focused on quick meals rather than decor or lingering.
Tags
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
Signature Dishes
seafood ramen
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒004-0863 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kiyota Ward, Kitano 3 Jo, 3 Chome−15−30 アーバンスクウェア · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Curry Kibun, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- soup curry tom tom kikir, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Menya Takahashi, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Twilight, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Tenjiku Sapporo kiyota honten, 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
TORA sits in Sapporo's budget ramen tier at under ¥1,000 per bowl, matching Menya Takahashi on price but offering more seating flexibility. Menya Takahashi runs counter-only and closes earlier, making TORA the better choice for groups or families who need table seating. Both hold Tabelog Ramen HOKKAIDO 100 recognition, so quality is comparable. If you're prioritizing award pedigree over layout, either works; if you need space for four or more diners, TORA is the practical pick.
Curry Kibun and soup curry tom tom kikir operate in the same ¥1,000–¥1,999 range but shift the format to curry rather than ramen. Both accept walk-ins and offer similar seating capacity, though neither has parking. Choose curry if you're spacing out ramen meals across your Sapporo trip; stick with TORA if noodles are the priority and you're driving. Twilight and Tenjiku Sapporo kiyota honten round out the Kiyota Ward, both also in the ¥1,000–¥1,999 band. Twilight runs a broader menu but lacks Tabelog 100 status; Tenjiku shares the same postal code as TORA, making it the closest alternative if the queue at TORA is too long. For value-focused ramen with award backing, TORA and Menya Takahashi split the top tier; for curry or broader Japanese comfort food, the other three expand your options without raising the budget.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TORA worth the price?
The listed price is JPY 999. Its inclusion in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025 list is the main recognition signal. Check current dishes, portion sizes, wait times, service details before visiting.
Is the tasting menu worth it at TORA?
For a tasting menu, confirm current menu details directly. The safest planning assumption is to rely on the listed price, hours, Sapporo location, 2025 Tabelog 100 ramen recognition unless you confirm current menu details directly.
What should a first-timer know about TORA?
TORA is in Sapporo, has a listed price of JPY 999, is included in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025 list. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 11 AM to 2:45 PM and 6 PM to 9:15 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM; closed Wednesday and Thursday.
