The allure of Teppan-yaki! 4 places in Sapporo where you can enjoy delicious yakisoba (fried noodles)

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Yakisoba Ranran is a yakisoba shop on the first floor of an apartment building.

The aroma of freshly cooked yakisoba fills the cozy interior, which has a warm, homey feel. A handwritten sign marks the spot.

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This is Hokkaido style Jingisukan yakisoba (grilled noodles with lamb).

The Jingisukan sauce coats the noodles and the generous amount of lamb really well, and it is said to be so good that one bite will have you hooked. They also offer a wide range of toppings, including a fried egg, sausages, and takoyaki (octopus balls).

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The standard "sauce yakisoba (fried noodles with sauce)" features special sauce coating the noodles, giving it that classic taste with savory notes and a sweet-salty flavor spreading through your mouth.

The sweetness of the cabbage and the good flavor of the pork add even more, making it tasty all the way to the last bite. You can also enjoy changing up the flavor with beni shoga (pickled red ginger) and the seasonings on the table.

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Yakisobaya Ekimae Honten, about a 5-minute walk from Sapporo Station, is a rare kind of yakisoba specialty restaurant where you season your yakisoba to your own taste before eating.

The retro diner-style interior has counter and table seating, and it is said to be always bustling with many customers.

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At this restaurant, the yakisoba (Japanese fried noodles) noodles and vegetables are served already grilled.

They offer sauce, soy sauce, mayonnaise, and curry sauce, and a popular point is that you can mix and match the sauces to enjoy your own custom flavor. It is said that changing the combinations lets you discover a new taste every time you visit.

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This is yakisoba (Japanese stir-fried noodles) customized with the recommended “kimchi sauce” and mayonnaise, as suggested on the sign.

The rich taste of the mayonnaise adds depth to the kimchi sauce, making it even better than you might expect. You can choose the noodle portion from eight sizes, ranging from “regular” to “unbelievable.”

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Ankake Nomura, located in one corner of Tanukikoji Yokocho in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, is a restaurant specializing in ankake yakisoba (stir-fried noodles with thick sauce).

In the small counter-only interior, you can enjoy the lively atmosphere as the owner finishes each plate of ankake yakisoba. It has a hideaway feel, and it is easy to stop in even on your own.

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They offer five kinds of yakisoba (pan-fried noodles) in total, including kaisen ankake yakisoba (seafood yakisoba with thick sauce).

The Most Popular gomoku ankake soba (mixed toppings noodles with thick sauce) is a very satisfying dish, with piping hot sauce packed with pork, seafood, and vegetables coating the noodles well. It is said to be a classic style that lets you enjoy the texture and flavor of each ingredient.

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The "sansho (Japanese green pepper) scented tangy thick sauce yakisoba" is a dish covered generously with a salt-based sauce, and the aroma of chili oil and sansho really whets the appetite.

The seafood, including shrimp and squid, is cooked just right and comes out plump and springy, pairing well with the thin Chinese noodles.

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Okonomiyaki・Yakisoba Fugetsu Factory Ten is a restaurant in the basement of Sapporo Factory where you can enjoy yakisoba and okonomiyaki made with the bounty of Hokkaido.

The lively interior has a bright and open feel. The table seats come with Teppan-yaki griddles, and one of the highlights is the live feeling of watching the yakisoba finished right in front of you on the hot plate.

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The “buta yakisoba (fried noodles with pork)” is a dish where the savory flavor of stir-fried pork and sauce coat the noodles well, with a rich sweet and savory taste in every bite.

When you break the fried egg topping, the mellow richness of the yolk and the sweetness of the cabbage add even more flavor, making it even better.

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Monjayaki (savory pan-fried batter) that you can freely mix and match with a main ingredient plus toppings is another popular menu item with many repeat customers.

The photo shows the “buta (pork) cheese mentaiko (spicy cod roe) monjayaki.” It starts sizzling from the edges, making it a perfect snack to go with beer. Letting it brown a little is said to be the key to enjoying it at its best.