Recommended bowl: Sapporo style

Kumao was opened in 1970 by OG master Hoshino-san, who was inspired after eating at Ajino Sanpei, the famous Hokkaido shop known as the originator of miso ramen. Apparently, Hoshino-san was working as a salaryman at the time, ate at Ajino Sanpei, promptly quit his job and opened Kumao. Although Hoshino-san is pushing 85 now and long retired, the shop still services countless old school regulars who stop by for their ramen fix. Shoyu, miso and shio ramen pack out the menu, all served up Sapporo style. The soup is made from pork, pork feet and chicken. Noodles supplied by Rasutaa Shokuryō, made locally in Chofu.