Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan

TORA

Name: TORA
Address: Japan, 〒004-0863 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kiyota Ward, Kitano 3 Jo, 3 Chome−15−30 アーバンスクウェア, Sapporo, JP
Telephone: +81 11-376-0730

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About TORA

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.

Sapporo's dining scene rewards careful planning, TORA is a venue where the verified details are straightforward: it is in Sapporo, the listed price is JPY 999, its confirmed recognition is inclusion in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025 list. Beyond those points, many operational specifics are not verified here, so this guide focuses on what can be stated reliably.

The Bowl and the Format

TORA appears in a ramen-focused Tabelog 100 list for Hokkaido in 2025, which is the clearest verified signal available for the venue. The verified price is JPY 999. Specific menu items, seating layout, chef details, ordering format, payment methods, reservation policy are not confirmed in the available data, so they should not be assumed when planning a visit.

The Group and Solo Configuration

The verified information does not include seat count, counter seating, table seating, tatami seating, parking, or group-accommodation details. Solo diners, couples, groups should therefore treat TORA as a Sapporo venue with limited publicly verified operational detail and check current 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 confirmed 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. Reservation availability, wait times, accepted payment methods, takeout or delivery options are not verified here.

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 reliable planning hooks are simple: Sapporo location, JPY 999 listed price, the verified 2025 Tabelog 100 ramen recognition, a schedule that closes the venue on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TORA worth the price?

The verified price is JPY 999. Its confirmed inclusion in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025 list is the main verified recognition signal. Specific dishes, portion sizes, wait times, service details are not verified here.

Is the tasting menu worth it at TORA?

No tasting-menu information is included in the verified data for TORA. The safest planning assumption is to rely only on the confirmed price, hours, Sapporo location, 2025 Tabelog 100 ramen recognition unless you confirm current menu details directly.

Is TORA good for solo dining?

The verified data does not include seating layout or service style, so solo-dining suitability can change from the available facts. If dining alone, check current arrangements before visiting. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.

What should a first-timer know about TORA?

TORA is in Sapporo, has a verified listed price of JPY 999, is confirmed for 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.

What should I wear to TORA?

No dress code is included in the verified data. Dress-code policy details are not confirmed here.

Location

Japan, 〒004-0863 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kiyota Ward, Kitano 3 Jo, 3 Chome−15−30 アーバンスクウェア

Sapporo, Japan

Compare TORA

Worth the Price? TORA vs. Peers

Venue	Price
TORA	- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Curry Kibun	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
Menya Takahashi	- JPY 999
Twilight	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Tenjiku Sapporo kiyota honten	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

A quick look at how TORA compares on price and recognition.

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

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.