Written by hand, not generated. Dishes, markets, timing and prices for Sapporo.
Long cold winters pushed this city towards rich, fatty broths. Miso ramen and grilled mutton both took their present form here, and seafood and dairy from across Hokkaido fill out the table.
A miso broth with a layer of oil on top to keep it from cooling. Often finished with sweetcorn and butter.
Mutton and vegetables grilled on a domed skillet, built so the fat runs down onto the vegetables below.
A thin curry broth with whole vegetables and a chicken leg. You choose the heat level.
Sea urchin, salmon roe and crab over rice, served from the market restaurants from early morning.
Dairy country is close, so soft serve and cheese confectionery are everywhere.
A downtown fish market with rice bowl restaurants attached.
The largest entertainment and dining district in northern Japan, with a ramen alley tucked inside.
A narrow lane lined with ramen shops.
A market a little outside the centre, dealing in crab and dried seafood.
The central axis for events and festivals, with seasonal stalls.
What it costs — Miso ramen runs JPY 900-1,200, grilled mutton JPY 3,000-4,000 per person, and a seafood bowl JPY 2,000-4,000.
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