Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

Santouka is a globally recognized ramen chain founded in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan, and this Edgewater location anchors the food court of Mitsuwa Marketplace — the premier Japanese supermarket complex on the East Coast. The menu centers on four classic broth styles — shio (salt), miso, shoyu (soy), and spicy miso — each prepared from Santouka's signature pork-bone stock developed over decades. Diners queue for house-made noodles, tender chashu, and the prized tokusen toroniku (pork cheek) topped bowls. Combo sets paired with salmon ikura rice or char siu donburi make it an exceptionally generous meal. The casual food-court setting and open kitchen lend an accessible, energetic atmosphere that draws both local Japanese expats and dedicated ramen enthusiasts from across the metro area.