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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Ramen Horieya

Niseko, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 34 2026
Ramen Horieya

A small Iekei-style tonkotsu ramen shop near Milk Kobo in Niseko, run by chef Joe and host Miho. Bowls come in shio, shoyu or miso, often topped with pickled Hokkaido alpine leek, in a wood-panelled room with resident dogs.

Highlights

  • Hokkaido alpine leek ramen
  • Thick, tender char siu
  • Juicy house dumplings

Good to know

  • Order and pay via table QR code
  • Bowls collected at the counter when the number is called
  • Small room, expect waits at peak times

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