People Wait 90 MINUTES for This Tsukemen… I Had to Try It

The Hokkaido Ramen Series continues—and this time, I go all in before lunch, pulling off a ramen hat trick with three shops back-to-back in Sapporo.

1. First up is a tasty niboshi (dried fish) ramen, something you don’t often see in this city known more for miso.

2. Next, I swing by a shop serving a lighter, more Tokyo-style shoyu ramen—delicate, refined, and all about subtlety.

3. And then... the main event. I line up with the locals at a tsukemen spot that’s known for its intense seasoning and super thick noodles. But there’s a catch: the wait is 90 minutes. Was it worth it?

To round out the day, I switch things up and grab some classic soup curry—a Sapporo staple and the perfect way to wind down.

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📍 Featured Ramen Shops
Ramen Thursday – Rare dried fish ramen in Sapporo:

Mendokoro Maruha Beyond – Light, balanced, and refined:

Nofuji – Intense flavor, thick noodles... and a 90-minute wait

🔥 Next episode: it’s the grand finale of this Hokkaido series, with some of the best bowls of the entire trip. Don’t miss it.

💬 Ever waited over an hour for ramen? Let me know how long you’ve waited—and if it was worth it!

[nathantilly]

I still don't get how you haven't hit it big yet. Love the series Frank & 1000% when I do eventually get to Japan I will be using your videos as a guide to where to find the best ramen!

[leonboy]

Im at an age where I don’t do this kind of queuing anymore

[travelherotv]

You should try Tsukemen Suzume in Osaka. Get the spicy level 3. Best dish in Japan.

[matheus.bueno]

Great video as always Frank. I don't know if you ever mentioned it, but why do you like Sapporo so much? Is it because of the weather and food options? Is there a specific reason? Thanks!

[SRaven]

How you can have more than one bowl of ramen per meal is beyond me... The most i've done are the mini bowls at the Ramen Museum in Shin-Yokohama

[Sfedai]

Congrats Frank. Now its going to be 2 hours to eat at that shop now.