Origin Story

'I want to make delicious ramen.'

This is the numer one passion of Sapporo Iciban.

In search of the perfect flavor, Takeshi Ida, the founder of Sapporo Ichiban traveled all over Japan tasting ramen. On one momentous day, he discovered the finest ramen in Sapporo's Ramen Alley which became the basis for Sapporo Ichiban's "Original Flavor".

High Standard of Flavor

Over the next 3 years, 2 more flavors were created along with our Original Ramen and have remained our company standards ever since. These are our Miso and Shio Ramen. These incredible and unique flavors came straight from Mr. Ida's heart. It was always his dream to create an instant ramen for people to enjoy with all the flavor of a soup that took hours to make. Since then, these have become increasingly popular and a standard of Japanese cuisine.

Our Success is in Our Base

No one wants to eat the same thing every night. One of the secrets behind the success of Sapporo Ichiban Ramen is that our unique yet versatile soup and noodle combinations work well with many other ingredients. While delicious on its own, people can expand the flavors of our ramen by adding their favorite ingredients such as vegetables, meat or tofu.

Meals for the Whole Family

Our company is passionate about creating soups that will bring families together at mealtime. To this end, we work hard to provide a consistent flavor that your family can rely on. We want everyone to know what they are getting when they purchase Sapporo Iciban; a flavorful soup that is amazing on its own or mixed in with your favorite ingredients.