What to order at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

Must order
Tokusen toroniku shio ramen: braised pork cheek on shio broth.
Signature dishes
Tonkotsu shio ramen, Pork cheek bowl
Editor tip
Lunch at 11:30 is the easy walk-in. Order extra noodles only after you finish the bowl; the broth is the menu.
CuisineJapanese
Price$$
NeighborhoodAllston Brighton
HoursMon-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-21:30
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