Sapporo ramen is widely considered one of Japan's most prominent and influential ramen styles, largely because it is here that miso (soybean paste) ramen first originated. More specifically, Sapporo ramen shops use a soup that features an akamiso (red soybean paste) base, characteristically topped with vegetables such as moyashi, corn, and cabbage, which are frequently stir-fried and tossed with soup in large woks. In response to the cold climate, Sapporo ramen is extremely rich and, despite the intrinsically healthful properties of miso, often loaded with lard; the soup is very kotteri and the portions are fairly large. An additional slab of butter is often added as a signature Sapporo-style topping.

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