Hokkaido Ramen Santouka’s miso ramen at the Mitsuwa Marketplace location features a miso-enriched pork broth, slightly wavy noodles, char-siu slices, bamboo shoots, and green onions. The shop is known for keeping the broth at a carefully controlled temperature and salinity, aiming for a balanced, savory profile rather than heaviness. In the bowl, the noodles have a medium firmness and absorb the miso flavor as you eat, while the pork adds a subtle sweetness against the salty broth. Ramen writers often mention Santouka’s miso ramen as a classic Hokkaido-style option that has translated well to the San Diego branch.