Houran
Founded in 1950 (Showa 25), this salt ramen veteran uses only pork and chicken bones with no vegetables for a clean, light broth. Preserving Hakodate's traditional taste for 75 years. The oversized shumai dumplings are a secret favorite. 5 min walk from Hakodate Station. Tabelog 3.54 (352 reviews). Single location, no franchise.
Regular customers saying 'exactly the taste of Showa-era Hakodate', 'the shumai are outstanding', 'more locals than tourists', 'I've been coming for 50 years'. A staple among Hakodate ramen enthusiasts.