Menya Saimi Sapporo | Miso Ramen, Hours, Queue and Access

Menya Saimi (麺屋 彩未) is a popular ramen restaurant in the Misono neighbourhood of Sapporo. It is particularly known for miso ramen, and its history is connected with another well-known Sapporo ramen restaurant, Sumire.

The shop serves miso, soy sauce and salt-based ramen. For first-time visitors, the signature miso ramen is a natural choice.

At a glance

Item	Details from the Japanese source guide
Address	10-jo 5-chome 3-12, Misono, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo
Nearest station	Misono Station, Toho Subway Line, Exit 1
Walk from station	Approximately 4 minutes
Lunch	Tuesday–Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
Dinner	Friday and Saturday, 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Regular closing day	Monday, including public holidays
Other closures	Approximately two additional irregular days per month
Parking	19 free spaces across two parking areas

Opening hours and prices below were verified in the Japanese article on September 24, 2026. Check the official restaurant website for changes before visiting.

Why is Menya Saimi famous?

According to the Japanese source, chef Masahiko Oku trained at Sumire for approximately seven years before opening Menya Saimi in November 2000. This makes the shop an interesting stop for anyone exploring Sapporo’s miso ramen culture.

Its most popular dish, as described on the official menu, is miso ramen. The restaurant uses a miso seasoning based on three types of white miso and a pork-bone-based clear broth.

A distinctive detail is the grated ginger on top of the chashu pork. Mixing the ginger into the soup partway through the meal changes the flavour, so consider tasting the broth first before stirring it in.

Menu and indicative prices

The official menu information cited in the Japanese article listed these prices as of September 2026:

Dish	Price listed in September 2026
Miso ramen	¥1,100
Soy sauce ramen	¥1,100
Salt ramen	¥1,100
Spicy miso ramen	¥1,150
Spicy soy sauce ramen	¥1,150

These are historical reference prices and may have changed. Ask the restaurant for the current menu and available options.

What to know about queues

Menya Saimi can attract lines. The Japanese guide notes that on busy days the shop may open earlier than its regular schedule: around 10:45 a.m. on weekdays, or 10:30 a.m. on weekends and public holidays.

These earlier openings are not guaranteed. The restaurant’s guidance asks everyone in a group to join the queue rather than having only one person hold a place. Follow the posted instructions and be considerate of neighbouring properties.

Getting there by subway

Take the Sapporo Subway Toho Line to Misono Station. The Japanese source estimates a four-minute walk from Exit 1 to the restaurant.

If you are traveling from central Sapporo, check the route and travel time in advance. See our Sapporo Subway Toho Line guide for more information.

Parking

The Japanese guide lists 19 free dedicated parking spaces: 11 in the first parking area and 8 in the second. Availability is not guaranteed, especially during busy mealtimes. Use only designated spaces and follow on-site signs.

Suggested visit plan

For a first visit, consider choosing a weekday lunch when your schedule is flexible, checking for irregular closures before leaving and allowing extra time for a possible queue.

If you are particularly interested in Sapporo’s ramen history, you can compare the restaurant’s story with Sumire’s Nakanoshima main shop, where the chef previously trained.

Before you go

• Verify the latest opening hours and irregular holidays.
• Allow extra time for queues.
• Follow the shop’s queuing rules.
• Check current menu prices.
• Confirm the parking location if driving.

Official information: Menya Saimi.

Related English guides

• Sumire Nakanoshima Main Shop
• Sapporo Subway Toho Line
• Nijo Market Guide