Hokkaido Style Ramen in Ginza - Funamizaka

Ramen eatery Funamizaka (船見坂) makes great ramen in Ginza – ramen that will make you feel like you’re in Hokkaido. The bowls are massive and start at just ¥700!

Sapporo Miso Ramen

Funamizaka excels at Sapporo-style miso ramen. It's served piping hot, just like in Sapporo. This tradition helps combat the city’s frigid winter temperatures, and in Tokyo, it brings a cozy touch.

The broth is a blend of Hokkaido ma-kombu kelp, dried shellfish, pork bones, chicken bones, and vegetables.

Miso Ramen with Butter and Corn

The miso commands the overall taste of the bowl but I like that it’s not overly sweet. Even with a mountain of corn, the broth stays balanced. It’s fairly rich yet lighter and less nutty than many modern miso ramen bowls - more in line with old-school Sapporo miso ramen.

Just like in wintry Sapporo, thick and (somewhat) wavy noodles match up well with the broth.

Hakodate Shio Ramen

Funamizaka is actually best known for Hakodate-style shio (salt-seasoned) ramen. Since Hakodate’s winters are milder than Sapporo’s, the soup is lighter, with a sea-salt base.

Shio Ramen

I love Funamizaka’s shio ramen. It’ll still warm you up in winter, but without the heavy intensity of their miso. It’s light, springy, and leaves a clean aftertaste.

The thin noodles, a hallmark of Hakodate-style shio ramen, suit it nicely.

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Hokkaido Style Ramen in Ginza

Funamizaka is all about affordable, top-notch ramen in Ginza. Despite being in one of Tokyo’s fanciest districts, the cozy vibe here will make you feel like you’re eating ramen in Hokkaido.