🍜 Junren Nakano Island Main Storeすみれ 中の島本店

Sapporo is the birthplace of miso ramen and is currently a top-tier ramen battleground with numerous shops vying for attention. Among them, Junren, renowned nationwide, has been a beloved establishment for many years. Starting with the main store in Nakanojima, many shops claiming to be part of the "Junren system" have emerged in Susukino, Ritsuka, and Yokohama, highlighting the immense popularity of Junren. The current Nakanojima main store was newly built and renovated in 2017. Its stylish exterior emphasizes a cement aesthetic, and the bright, natural atmosphere is a rarity for ramen shops, making it quite eye-catching. The charm of their signature miso ramen lies in the rich aroma of the thick miso and stir-fried pork mince in the broth, combined with the sweetness of pork fat and vegetables, along with the spiciness of garlic and ginger. The chashu pork is topped with ginger paste, ensuring that even in the cold winter of Sapporo, one can feel warm from the inside out. In addition to miso, there are also traditional ramen flavors such as soy sauce, salt, and yatai-style Chinese noodles.

In the ramen battleground of Sapporo, this shop ranks among the top. The original miso ramen is Junren's signature dish, which has inspired many establishments known as "Junren-style." The steaming hot miso ramen, topped with a layer of pork fat, has a rich and spicy flavor. In addition to miso, there are also soy sauce and salt flavors available. The stylish appearance is a characteristic of this shop.