About

65 years of tradition and history in Sapporo

A long-established restaurant loved by celebrities from all walks of life

In 1957, Horyu opened its first restaurant at Minami 3-jo Nishi 5-chome, in the then center of the Susukino district.
The restaurant later moved to Minami 6-jo Nishi 3-chome along Susukino’s main street to expand, and settled in its current location following the land readjustment for the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympic Games.
The restaurant has been visited by Nobuhito, Prince Takamatsu, and celebrities from all walks of life, and many photos of famous people who visited the shop are displayed.

The Michelin Guide Hokkaido

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The Shimizu and Shintoku branches are listed in the 2012 and 2017 special editions of the Michelin Guide Hokkaido. Original dishes that focus on locally produced ingredients have been well received by many customers.
  • Shimizu branch, listed in 2012, 2017
    ■Features of the Shimizu branch

    ❶ Popular Torouma Gokujo Chashu Ramen

    ❷ Clean restaurant

    ❸ Formation of the Horyu group

    The restaurant’s signature dish is Torouma Gokujo Chashu Ramen, which is ordered about 300 times a day. The staff focus on creating a comfortable space by maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant and creating a system that allows customers to enjoy their meals with peace of mind. The spacious parking lot and generous dishes make it a popular choice for drivers.
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  • Shintoku branch, listed in 2012
    ■Features of the Shintoku branch

    Use of locally produced chicken

    The signature dish is Salt-flavored Ramen with Shintoku Chicken, which was created when a Shintoku chicken fair was held.
    The restaurant has also created other dishes using ingredients unique to Hokkaido, such as Special Ramen with plenty of seafood, including hairy crab, scallops, prawns, and squid, and continues to be loved by local customers.
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Muslim-friendly ingredients

Effort to make dining more enjoyable for a wider range of customers

  • Halal Kireuma Miso Ramen
    This is a pork- and alcohol-free ramen intended for Muslims.
    The dish was created by making soup from shiitake mushrooms and kelp, and studying the best combination of miso. It has a rich flavor even without using the traditional “essential” ramen soup ingredients.
  • Little spicy dumplings
    No pork or alcohol is used.
    The use of fish instead of meat makes it safe for Muslims to eat.
    The soup is hearty with plenty of fish and vegetables, and goes well with the noodles.
  • Genghis Khan miso ramen
    The combination of Jingisukan and miso ramen originated in Horyu.
    The lamb is halal-certified. This dish is very popular for a true taste of Hokkaido.
    Please try this hearty and juicy dish.
  • Interview by the Malaysian public broadcaster
    February 2017
    We were interviewed for Panorama, a flagship program on Malaysia’s RTM (national broadcaster), which featured tourism to Japan in winter to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Japan.
  • Appeared on Indonesian TV program
    December 2017
    We were interviewed for an Indonesian TV show about a trip to Hokkaido. Haruka Nakagawa of JKT48, who has been ranked as one of the 15 most influential women on Twitter, and Fitri Tropica, an Indonesian TV personality, visited our restaurant.
  • Hokkaido Shimbun
    December 2019
    We were interviewed by the Hokkaido Shimbun about our support of Muslims. Horyu’s services and dishes in today’s society, where about a quarter of the world’s population is Muslims, were introduced.

Media coverage

  • Hokkaido Shimbun

    2017
    The Nakasatsunai branch’s Torouma Miso Ramen was introduced in the section about ramen in eastern Hokkaido of the Hokkaido Shimbun.

  • Hokkaido Shimbun

    2017
    The Shimizu branch’s Torouma Gokujo Chashu Ramen was introduced in the section about ramen in eastern Hokkaido of the Hokkaido Shimbun.

  • "Onigiri Atatamemasuka"

    The Shimizu branch was interviewed for HTB’s TV show Onigiri Atatamemasuka. Mr. Fujio of Oklahoma, a Sapporo-based comedian, visited the restaurant and introduced Torouma Gokujo Chashu Ramen.

  • “Hot News”

    We were interviewed for NHK’s “Hot News” about our Muslim menu initiative.
　Korean TV show
"Salty Tour"
Philippine TV show
"Introduction to Hokkaido Tourism"
Lao TV show
"LAO STAR TV"
Philippine TV show
"MOSHI MOSHI HOKKAIDO"
A Taiwanese blogger visited the restaurant for an interview.
A Taiwanese blogger visited the restaurant for an interview.
Actor Razif Hashim visited the restaurant for an interview.
Hong Kong TV Show
"JP Time TV"
Teddy modesto visited the restaurant for an interview.
A famous Taiwanese comedian visited the restaurant for an interview.
Korean TV show
"WHAT THE FUN"

Participation in many events in Japan and overseas

Domestic

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    Opened a limited-time restaurant in the Pole Star shopping center in Hakodate

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    Minna Atsumare event at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse square

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    Participation in the Hokkaido fair in SOGO Department Store, Chiba (SOGO PRESS)

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    Participation in the Kitakata Ramen Festa

実績一覧

2015
Participation in the SOGO Chiba (SOGO PRESS) event
2016
Participation in the Kitakata Ramen Festa
2016
Participation in the Hakodate Pole Star shopping center event
2017
Participation in the Minna Atsumare event at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Overseas

  • "Hokkaido gourmet fair" at the Miramar Entertainment Park, Taipei, Taiwan

  • Participation in a Japan fair in Taichung, Taiwan

  • Participation in a Hokkaido and Japan food fair in Dubai

実績一覧

2016
"Hokkaido gourmet fair" at the Miramar Entertainment Park, Taipei, Taiwan
2017
Participation in a Japan fair in Taichung, Taiwan
Appearance in a live TV show
2018
Participation in a Hokkaido and Japan food fair in Dubai

Company Profile

Company Name

Horyu Co., Ltd.

Established

October 1957

Headquarters location

Minami 6 Jo Nishi 3 Chome Chuo-ku Sapporo

TEL

011-511-7177

FAX

011-511-7178

founder

Yukio Natsukawa

board member

Yukio Natsukawa, Chairman and Representative Director

 Nobuyuki Ito, President and CEO

Capital

10 million yen

Major trading banks

North Pacific Bank

History

October 1957

Established Ramen Horyu

July 1967

Incorporated and made into a limited company, Horyu

October 1973

Started chain store development nationwide in partnership with Nichiryo Baking Co.、Ltd.

August 1996

Reorganized to Horyu Co., Ltd.

December 2001

Miso ramen / soy sauce ramen renewal

Opened a store in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Opened a store in Iwade City, Wakayama Prefecture

December 2002

Opened a store in Tokyo

December 2003

Opened a store in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture

June 2003

Opened a store in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture

November 2003

Opened a store in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

September 2004

Opened a store in Matto City, Ishikawa Prefecture

October 2004

Opened a store in Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture

July 2005

Opened a store in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture

October 2005

Opened a store in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture

November 2005

Opened a store in Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture

July 2006

New release of curry ramen

December 2006

Established Natsukawa Sobo Co., Ltd. by spun off Treasure Co., Ltd.

Horyu Co., Ltd. will manage directly managed stores, and will transfer the franchise management of "Ramen Horyu", "Hyakkaban", and "Ippinka" and the management of Maruyama Factory to Natsukawa Sobo Co., Ltd.

December 2006

Opened a store in Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture

June 2008

Opened a store in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture

November 2008

Birth of a new brand "Ippinka"

November 2009

Opened a store in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture

November 2009

Opened a store in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture

April 2012

Shimizu store and Shintoku store were featured in Michelin Guide Hokkaido 2012 Special Edition