Bon no kaze

Bon no Kaze was founded in 2006 by Sugimura Koji, a former advertising agency salesman in Sapporo who decided to change careers at age 35. With no prior restaurant experience, he trained at Momofu, a long-established Sapporo ramen shop. The shop name combines 'bon' (ordinary, reflecting his humble beginnings) and 'kaze' (wind). Originally known for its delicate salt ramen, the shop pioneered the tanrei (light and clean) style in Sapporo. In 2019 it was renamed Bon no Kaze Sugimura Chuka Soba, then rebranded again in December 2023. Sugimura now champions 'miso no fukken' (the revival of miso), creating his own interpretation of Sapporo miso ramen alongside refined soy sauce and salt options, each with individually tailored dashi combinations.