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Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (Seattle - University Village)
Hokkaido shio ramenAsahikawa origin 1988Japanese corporate chainUniversity Village
The University Village branch of Hokkaido Ramen Santouka — a Japanese chain founded in 1988 in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, by Hitoshi Hatanaka — brings the beloved shio (salt) broth ramen of northern Japan to Seattle, with broths prepared from scratch at each location.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- University District
- Since
- 2017
- Owner
- Food's Style USA Inc. (Jun Yoneda, President)
Plate № 68
About
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka was founded in 1988 in Asahikawa, Hokkaido — a city famous for producing Japan's best ramen — by Hitoshi Hatanaka. The company's U.S. operations are managed by Food's Style USA Inc. under Japanese president Jun Yoneda, with a strict policy that every broth be made from scratch at each individual location. The Seattle University Village outpost opened in 2017 and has become a staple for authentic Hokkaido-style ramen in the neighborhood, especially the signature shio (salt) and miso broths.
Neighborhood & visiting
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (Seattle - University Village) sits in University District, one of Seattle's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Authentic Hokkaido ramen from a chain founded in Asahikawa — Japan's ramen capital — in 1988
- Broths made entirely from scratch at each location, never from concentrate
- Japanese corporate ownership with direct Tokyo oversight ensures consistent authentic standards
- The definitive Hokkaido shio ramen experience in Seattle's University District
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Frequently asked
About Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (Seattle - University Village)
- Is Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (Seattle - University Village) an authentic hokkaido shio ramen restaurant in Seattle?
- Yes — Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (Seattle - University Village) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for hokkaido shio ramen in Seattle: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (Seattle - University Village) located?
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (Seattle - University Village) is located at 2626 NE Village Ln, Seattle, WA 98105, Seattle, USA in the University District neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (Seattle - University Village)?
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (Seattle - University Village) does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Seattle we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (Seattle - University Village)?
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (Seattle - University Village) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for hokkaido shio ramen of this format in Seattle.
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