Wadashi Ramen Umekichi
Chūō, Sapporo
Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Why go
Wadashi Ramen Umekichi, a 12-seat Susukino counter open since 2017, serves Tabelog 100-recognized seafood shio ramen under ¥1,000. Walk-in only, evening-to-early-morning hours (closed Sunday), and three minutes from Hosui Susukino station. Best for solo diners and late-night bowls without the queue.
About Wadashi Ramen Umekichi
Wadashi Ramen Umekichi is a Sapporo ramen venue with a price point of ¥999 and evening-to-late-night operating hours. It opens at 7 PM Monday through Saturday, closes at 1 AM from Monday to Thursday, extends to 3 AM on Friday and Saturday, is closed on Sunday.
The venue is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025 recognition. For seating layout, reservation policy, payment methods, accessibility, menu items, service format, check directly before visiting.
The Broth and the Menu
For current dishes, broth style, toppings, dietary information, or takeout availability, check with the venue before you go. Wadashi Ramen Umekichi is a ramen venue in Sapporo with a price of ¥999.
If you are comparing it with other dining in Sapporo, treat Wadashi Ramen Umekichi as a late-evening ramen option rather than a lunch stop. For exact menu choices, ordering rules, payment options, confirm with the venue or a current official listing before you go.
Booking and Best Times
The schedule makes Wadashi Ramen Umekichi a dinner and late-night option: Monday through Thursday from 7 PM to 1 AM, Friday and Saturday from 7 PM to 3 AM, closed Sunday. Hours begin at 7 PM, so plan for dinner or late-night rather than lunch.
Plan around the posted hours, verify any operational details directly if timing or accessibility matters for your meal.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Chome-11-1 Minami 5 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0055, Japan
- Website
- twitter.com/umekichifight
- Phone
- +81 90-8636-0141
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Wadashi Ramen Umekichi presents itself as a focused, no-frills ramen destination that celebrates seafood-forward flavor. The copy highlights a rich niboshi (dried sardine) broth and tender chashu, positioning the kitchen squarely on umami-rich, salt-forward ramen. The tone of the listing—short, direct, and built around a single signature recommendation—suggests a casual, food-first spot where the broth and toppings are the main attraction. The venue is listed on Tabelog with photos and user reviews, reinforcing a straightforward neighborhood ramen experience for diners who prioritize flavor and authenticity over bells and whistles.
Best For
This place is best for ramen enthusiasts who prioritize concentrated seafood flavor and a classic shio profile. The recommendation of the Niboshi Shio Ramen and the emphasis on a rich niboshi broth and soft chashu make it a natural stop for salt-loving diners and those exploring tsukemen and dumpling options. It also suits solo visitors and small informal groups looking for satisfying bowls rather than a formal dining outing. The Tabelog listing, reviews, and photos help prospective guests gauge portion size and preparation before they arrive.
Ordering Tips
Order the Niboshi Shio Ramen—the menu callout explicitly recommends it and the description touts a rich seafood niboshi broth and tender chashu. If you like pronounced salty, fish-forward stock, that is the clear specialty here. The listing also mentions tsukemen and dumplings as additional options, so consider those if you want to share or vary textures. Note the venue is non-smoking, and consult the Tabelog photos and user reviews linked in the listing for recent plating and portion notes before you go.
Venue details
Ambiance
A compact counter-only ramen shop with a classic, no-frills interior focused on the open kitchen; it feels cozy and bustling late at night, with an emphasis on cleanliness and a welcoming, personable owner-chef presence.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Niboshi Shio Ramen
- Cold Niboshi Shio Ramen
- Yamakake Niboshi Shio Ramen
Planning details
Location
2 Chome-11-1 Minami 5 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0055, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Chaos Heaven Sapporo ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Hot Spice Shop Hood Dog, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- soup curry yellow, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- Le Coq, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- Soup Curry Garaku, Soup Curry, Soup Curry
Restaurant context
At under ¥1,000 per bowl, Wadashi Ramen Umekichi undercuts most of Sapporo's ramen contenders on price while holding Tabelog 100 status. Chaos Heaven Sapporo ten and Hot Spice Shop Hood Dog both land in the ¥1,000-¥1,999 range, offering spice-forward profiles if you want heat over Umekichi's clean seafood minerality. For soup curry instead of ramen, soup curry yellow and Soup Curry Garaku occupy the same price tier but demand longer waits and fuller dining room formats, Umekichi's counter turnover is faster. If you're after a splurge-worthy multi-course evening, Le Coq at ¥4,000-¥4,999 delivers French-inflected precision, but that's a different category entirely.
Umekichi wins on ease of booking (walk-in only, no advance scramble) and late-night availability (3 AM close on weekends). Chaos Heaven requires more patience for a table, Hood Dog skews younger and louder, the soup curry spots fill early on weekends. For a solo diner landing in Susukino after 10 PM who wants a quick, award-recognized bowl without navigating reservations, Umekichi is the clearest choice. If you prefer a fuller menu or longer meal, the soup curry venues offer more variety; if you want heat and funk over clean shio, Hood Dog or Chaos Heaven will suit. Umekichi's strength is focus: one style, done well, at the lowest price in its award tier.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Wadashi Ramen Umekichi in Sapporo?
Other Sapporo dining options to compare include Chaos Heaven Sapporo ten, Hot Spice Shop Hood Dog, Le Coq, Soup Curry Garaku, soup curry yellow. Use current listings to compare hours, menus, booking details.
What should I wear to Wadashi Ramen Umekichi?
Is Wadashi Ramen Umekichi good for solo dining?
Its evening and late-night hours may be useful to know, but seat format and wait conditions should be checked directly.
Is Wadashi Ramen Umekichi worth the price?
The price is ¥999. Wadashi Ramen Umekichi is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025 recognition, which may make it a compelling Sapporo ramen stop for diners comparing options at this price point.
What should a first-timer know about Wadashi Ramen Umekichi?
Wadashi Ramen Umekichi is in Sapporo, the price is ¥999, hours are 7 PM-1 AM Monday through Thursday, 7 PM-3 AM Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday. Check current menu, payment, access details before visiting.
Is Wadashi Ramen Umekichi good for a special occasion?
For a conventional special occasion, check seating, service style, reservation details directly. It is best considered a Sapporo ramen option with late-night hours and a ¥999 price point.
Is lunch or dinner better at Wadashi Ramen Umekichi?
Dinner is the practical option. Hours start at 7 PM Monday through Saturday; the venue closes at 1 AM Monday through Thursday, 3 AM Friday and Saturday, is closed Sunday.
