Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q

The shoyu ramen is unique. I like the shio ramen too it has a hint of citrusy in the soup. Both ramen broth are excellent and has clean taste.

Overall, a very present experience. Shumai was amazing, very meaty with a hint of ginger, pair that with a bit of spicy mustard sauce, you’re golden. I ordered a regular Shio(salt) ramen, the broth was very clean and super chicken-ny from the oil. Noodle was a bit of the softer side while the shashu was soft and super pink(in the best possible way). I would come back for more, for sure. I also order rice with grilled chicken, that my friend is the perfect pairing for ramen, switching between ramen soup and rice. Man, perfect! We don’t have to wait for long, we came to the restaurant 10 mins before opening.

Absolutely one of Sapporo’s best bowls for years running. Super high-quality ingredients cooked perfectly. Been coming here since almost the beginning and it has remained one of my favorite bowls in all of Japan. Although they have sub-branches called Nippon Rin around Japan now, the quality here remains the best. The vibe has changed due to all of the tourists, but on the best days it’s quite zen and quiet in there as everyone is enjoying and focused on the bowl.

Ramen was good if a little disappointing given the reviews. Beautiful presentation. Absolutely fine. It takes itself a little too seriously here though. Church-like atmosphere pervades - we're here to eat, not to pray.

Had the basic shoyu ramen, and it was great. Incredibly light broth but packed with flavor - like imagine an upscale Costco rotisserie chicken turned into a soup. The noodles were surprising, because they behaved like soft, overcooked noodles (They weren't!), and were firm on the inside. A perfectly cooked soft-firm noodle for enjoyers of both types. The second piece of pork was a bit chewy since I let it cook in the broth for too long, so be sure to eat it right when it comes out. It wasn't too busy when I was there, but to be safe you can reserve a spot online or get a ticket in the morning at the door

Located close to the Sapporo subway station, Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q is a must-visit for ramen lovers, especially if one is interested in finding top-notch non-miso ramen in Sapporo. Went there during lunch hour on a weekday and had to wait for around 25 minutes. Basically there are two main soups - soya based and Shio (salt) based. Both soups are attenuated by the aroma and vigor of the chicken base which give off a pleasant after-taste even hours after the meal. The amorous noodles also blend in with the soup well. When in doubt, order the Tokusei (特製) which gives you all the special toppings. Here they serve different types of charsiu which add to the complexity of the ramen; the wontons also match the ramen well. Overall, a very pleasant experience trying one of the most esteemed ramen shops in Sapporo. (See more on Instagram: Gaga.bichon)

This was the most memorable meal of my Sapporo trip. By sheer coincidence, I happened to be staying a at hotel that was a 2-minute walk away from this ramen spot. After learning about this place online during my trip, I HAD to check it out. I came to the ramen shop at 08:00 and took a number for 11:30. There were only 2 of us there. One sign on the door says there will be numbers given out at 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00, the other says the owner isn't around so they will be serving a different menu (something they regularly do, I think). Came back around 11:30 and went straight down to find a staff to place my order at the machine. There were a few people queueing but not too crazy during my visit. The machine not accepting new banknotes is quite frustrating, but thankfully I had one note that worked, otherwise I'm not sure what other options I had because the Lawson right beside it refused to swap notes (I suppose they get that request way too often). I went with the ¥2600 option, which is kinda pricey but I didn't regret it one bit. Everything was just ... good. The broth was incredibly flavourful but light, the wonton skin was the best wonton skin I've ever had in my entire life (incredibly smooth, right amount of bite, right amount of flavour from the broth), the chashu and chicken was perfectly cooked (my guess would be sous vide is involved), just the most tender and appropriately flavoured meats. I'm not a huge fan of ramen, but I'm a huge fan of this place. If I ever come back to Sapporo, I would definitely make it a point to revisit. Hope I get to try the menu when the chef is around someday.

It was one of the best Ramen we had in our lives. If you like your ramen to be clear and light, this is the place you would look for. We made a reservation around a month ahead which cost a little extra. When we first arrived at the store, we were a bit confused with the queue in front of the store and thought we would need to queue to get in as we came a bit early. It turned out that the queue is for walk-ins. (Didn’t aware that we can actually walk-in when we reserved.) There was no staff at the front door which made it quite hard to know what exactly we need to do. If you have reserved, skip the line, go downstairs, and show your reservation to the staff. Once we showed our reservation, they let us order from the vending machine. They will let us in after ordering. We waited a bit inside before guided to our seats at the counter. We ordered different bowls of Ramen so we could also try both of their signature. I went with their flavorful Shoyu ramen and my bf went with their light Shio ramen. The aroma from both bowls was stunning. It’s strong and elevated the meal. They are very light Ramen that you can enjoy til very last slurp. We also ordered their special Shumai which also surprised us with the umami flavor and juicy. I would highly recommend that you make the reservation as these reservations normally (and sadly) cut the walk-in line. If you are certain about your day plan, don’t risk waiting 1-2 hours for a ramen.