Hokkaido Ramen Dojo
@japantokyotravelguide
One of the best places for ramen is actually at the New Chitose Airport. The Ramen Dojo is a ramen street housing 10 ramen stores from around Hokkaido. Walk the street, peruse the choices. You will find all the local flavours represented here. Stores are tourist friendly with English menus and lots of seating. A bowl of ramen at the Dojo is an end of snow trip ritual that will have you planning your return.
Ramen Dojo's Top Ramen
@jessuke_ramen
Ebisoba Echigen's ramen made with a unique shrimp based broth and is utterly delicious.
Sapporo Ramen Alleys (Sapporo Ramen Yokocho)
@ jashfranco
The Sapporo Ramen Alley (Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho) has cemented it's spot in ramen lore because it's where Sapporo miso ramen was bought into steaming hot, delicious existence.
The original started in the 1950s with 7 ramen vendors and now houses around 17 stalls. The success of this alley, prompted another group of ramen vendors to set up their own ramen alley a few blocks away called Shin Ramen Yokocho New Ramen Alley). Snow tripping ramen aficionados now have more choice than ever in downtown Sapporo.
Stores have picture menus outside advertising their signature ramen dishes. Alternatively, employ the wisdom of crowds and join the longest line. Just be prepared for the cold as the original alley is outdoors and not heated. Ramen stalls in the alley are quite small with limited counter seating and are more suited to a quick meal.
The Ramen Alley's Top Ramen
@teshikaga_ramen
Teshikaga Ramen is widely regarded as the best bowl in the Ramen Alley.
@ramen_ikkume
Aji no Karyu is the shop made famous by Anthony Bourdain on the No Reservations food tour.