There is a public free parking lot in front of the shop. The soup is a sweet and rich miso soup with a thick broth. The noodles are flat and medium thickness, providing a chewy texture that pairs well with the rich soup. The vegetables include the standard bean sprouts (cooked until slightly crunchy), as well as chopped green onions and sautéed onions. Normally, wood ear mushrooms are also included. The meat is fatty and moist, not like boiled chicken, and is delicious. There is garlic on the table for those who want an extra kick. Adding a soy sauce marinated egg is an additional topping option.

There are surprisingly few options for dining alone for dinner in Furano when excluding bars. I arrived around 7 PM and there was only one other customer. I ordered the most popular dish, miso smoked chashu ramen, which came with regular chashu and smoked chashu. The recommended smoked chashu was delicious with a strong aroma. The soup was a bit salty though.

A trip to Hokkaido during the Obon holiday. Sunday. Stayed in Furano. In the morning, visited the Shikisai no Oka in Biei, then returned to Furano for lunch. Went to the popular ramen shop, Tomikawa Seimenjo. It's a 5-minute walk from Furano Station. Arrived at 13:30. There was a wait for 2 groups, waited about 10 minutes to get in. Ordered the Stone-ground Meat Medium Chinese Soba limited-time menu, enticed by the photo of the overflowing chashu. The chashu came in 4 types (smoked chashu, chicken confit, garlic pork, Furano pork), 2 pieces each. The smoked chashu is smoked with Ezo-yamazakura trees planted by actor Kunie Tanaka 40 years ago. Other toppings included flavored egg, green onions, and bamboo shoots. The soup was soy-based, and the noodles were firm and curly. All the chashu were delicious, and the soup and noodles were also very tasty.

I couldn't enter other shops and just went in because it was nearby, but I truly encountered the best ramen of my life. I chose the shrimp salt ramen, and the shrimp flavor was so rich, but not overwhelming. It was perfect! I can't easily go to Hokkaido, but I want to taste it again!

I tried the recommended dish, the pork bone soy sauce ramen with extra noodles. It's rare in Hokkaido to find such delicious noodles! The soup was a bit unusual, so I added garlic first and then followed with spicy miso for flavor variation. For those who enjoy pork bone ramen, I won't deny that some may like it. Personally, I don't think I'll be visiting again. #Pork Bone Soy Sauce Ramen 950 yen #Extra Noodles 100 yen

The miso-charred chashu ramen was recommended and delicious. The gyoza side dish was also tasty. The parking lot across the street from the restaurant (shared maybe?) was full, indicating its popularity. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

On June 29, 2023 (Hokkaido Trip), I visited a popular ramen shop called "Ishi Usu Miki" around 11:30 am. I was prepared for it to be crowded, but luckily I was able to enter smoothly without waiting. I ordered and my food arrived relatively quickly. The soup was a soy sauce base with a strong flavor of dried sardines. The taste was a bit on the rich side. The noodles were thin whole wheat noodles that were smooth. I expected to strongly feel their dedication to quality, but it wasn't quite there... The wheat aroma was not very noticeable compared to the soup's flavor. The toppings included chicken ham and pork chashu, bamboo shoots, seasoned egg, mitsuba, and green onions. The dumplings had a thin, crispy skin and a well-seasoned filling. They were delicious. Overall, it was a neatly put together bowl of ramen. Perhaps my expectations were too high...

While looking for a dinner spot in Furano, I came across Tomikawa Seimenjo and decided to give it a try for the first time. I ordered the award-winning "Stone-ground Chinese soba" and the recommended "Miso Smoked Chashu Noodles". The miso ramen had a strong garlic flavor and a rich miso taste. The smoked chashu was light and surprisingly went well with the miso. The noodles were flat and curly, and the dish was packed with ingredients like wood ear mushrooms, mizuna, bean sprouts, red onions, ginger, and two types of chashu. Dissolving the ginger added a refreshing touch to the flavor, making it great for changing things up as you eat. The Chinese soba had a delicious seafood broth with mitsuba and chicken chashu, making it light and tasty. The noodles had a slightly firm and chewy texture, which paired well with the simple and tasty soup. In Hokkaido, there are many rich and heavy dishes, so if you're looking for something lighter, I recommend the Chinese soba.

Yesterday, I went to Furano. It was my first time in Furano, and I was amazed by the world of -30 degrees as someone from Tokyo. It was so cold that I had to warm up my body with something warm. So, for lunch, I went to a local famous ramen shop called Tomikawa Seimenjo! I arrived in the early afternoon. There was no wait. The restaurant was spacious with counter and table seating available. I sat at a table and placed my order verbally. I ordered the Miso Smoked Chashu Ramen. The chashu was smoked with wood planted by Kuniyoshi Tanaka from the northern country. When the ramen arrived, I was captivated by the two types of fatty chashu. The noodles were thick flat noodles, which is rare for miso ramen! They were perfectly curly and mixed well with the miso soup. The taste was easy to eat with the spread of ginger flavor, but it was a miso ramen that I hadn't eaten much before. The miso ramen with chewy noodles, which is a feature of the restaurant, warmed my body up nicely! Thank you for the meal!

Ordered miso smoked chashu ramen. Took a sip of the soup... Wow, the miso flavor is strong!! Then I noticed that there was ginger on top. I added a little bit and tried the soup again, and it was just right. So, even though I usually don't mix the ingredients while eating, this time I actively mixed the onions, wood ear mushrooms, and even the ginger from the beginning. By doing so, I experienced a new taste of miso ramen. It felt easy to eat, even for women?! As for the flat noodles and chashu, personally, they were neither good nor bad.

On 22/12/27, I had the "Miso Smoked Chashu Noodles" for lunch while returning home on a business trip. I am starting my vacation today and heading back to my hometown. It's a drive of about 180km from Obihiro City to Asahikawa City. Luckily, the weather is good. I arrived in Furano in just over 2 hours. The time is 11:58. It's ramen time! I've been curious about this place for a while, so here I am. I ordered the most popular item. Maybe because of the feeling of going back home, I ended up ordering the expensive one haha. First, I tried the soup. Slurp. Oh, it's delicious! Even though it's soup without any chemical seasonings, it has a rich flavor. The slightly sweet miso sauce is well balanced. Next, I tried the noodles. Slurp. They are great! The homemade flat noodles are of the high-hydration Prisico type. They mix well with the soup. The much-awaited chashu is smoked with cherry wood. It has a good smoky flavor and tastes great. I wish they had cut it a bit thicker though haha. I quickly finished my meal. Of course, it was satisfying. I'm curious about the other popular menu item. Next time, I'll aim for the stone-milled Chinese soba.

Stable stone-ground Chinese ramen ✨ This time, I tried the extra noodles challenge. It costs 200 yen for stone-ground noodles, but only 150 yen for regular noodles. I was curious to see how they compare, and it's clear that the stone-ground noodles are the better choice (lol). Thank you for the meal!

【First visit on July 5, 2022】I had a 3-night, 4-day business trip to Furano from July 4th to 7th. The atmosphere in Hokkaido on the first day, July 4th, and this day, July 5th, was unstable, with thunderstorms forecasted in Furano from early afternoon onwards, similar to the previous day. I managed to finish the essential work by late morning, so I decided to trust the weather forecast and returned to the hotel close to the site. I took a shower, ate a convenience store bento, and started doing desk work in my room. Around 2 pm, the rain cloud radar alert went off, followed shortly by a heavy rain and thunderstorm. The thunder affected the hotel's power supply, causing a brief power outage for about a minute. As a result, it was said that the amount of rain that falls in Furano in a month during July fell in an extremely short time, with various alarms going off. During that time, I was doing laundry at the hotel's coin laundry, and the drying cycle, set for 120 minutes, stopped due to the power outage. When the power was restored and I restarted it, it showed 20 minutes remaining. It felt like it was rushed because it only ran for a little over 60 minutes. Since I wanted to thoroughly wash my sweat-drenched work clothes, I inserted more money and restarted the wash. The rain stopped in the evening, and for dinner, I drove towards Furano Station and visited "Tomikawa Seimenjo" for the first time. I had the Miso Smoked Chashu Noodles (tax included 1,100 yen) and a small rice (tax included 100 yen). It was mentioned that the chashu was smoked using Ezo Yamazakura trees planted by Kunie Tanaka, but I was a bit skeptical as to why the trees, which are less than 50 years old, would become smoke chips or smoke wood (due to fallen trees, etc.). The chashu was indeed a smoked aroma Momochashu, but the pork meat had a slightly noticeable taste. The chewy homemade flat noodles were delicious, but the soup without chemical seasonings stood out more for its saltiness than its umami, which was disappointing. (During this 3-night, 4-day stay, I had a breakfast-only accommodation plan, and for dinner twice, due to the daytime heat and fatigue, I had a room drinking session with convenience store side dishes.) #Furano business trip #Business trip solitary gourmet #Furano gourmet #Furano ramen #Tomikawa Seimenjo #Miso Smoked Chashu Noodles #Kunie Tanaka #From the North Country

After checking in at the accommodation, we arrived at a popular restaurant in Furano around 7 pm. It was still bright outside as the sun hadn't completely set yet. The restaurant seemed to be quite famous, even mentioned in the Michelin Guide. They served smoked char siu made from cherry blossoms planted by Kunie Tanaka, and their stone-milled Chinese noodles were recommended. We ordered the miso smoked char siu noodles (1100 yen) and the stone-milled ramen (950 yen). The smoked char siu had a subtle aroma, not overpowering. The noodles were unique, with different types used for miso and soy sauce ramen. The miso ramen had a chewy texture with bits of grains, while the soy sauce ramen had a smooth, almost soba-like texture. Both were served in hot, lard-rich soup with accents of ginger and shiitake mushrooms. The combination of flavors was excellent.

Today's lunch in Furano, I felt like having stone-milled noodles, so I went to Tomikawa Seimen. I didn't hesitate at all when ordering, but ended up getting a small rice on the side (laughs). As always, the texture and taste are indescribably addictive. It's not quite like regular ramen, but more like a satisfying bowl of Chinese soba. Thank you for the delicious meal!

There is nothing particularly outstanding about this place, but they are particular about using additive-free ingredients to create a Hokkaido-style ramen. When you enter the shop, you can see the noodle-making area. The noodles, made with carefully selected ingredients, are different for each soup flavor. The miso ramen is a classic favorite, with a strong ginger flavor that is rich yet refreshing. However, I recommend trying the soy sauce ramen here. It won the Bib Gourmand award. The stone-ground Chinese soba costs 950 yen. The noodles are fragrant like soba and have a smooth texture that is pleasant to eat. In Hokkaido, many shops are described as "Chinese soba" rather than ramen. However, this Chinese soba is indeed like soba noodles. There was also a mysterious influence from the Yokohama-style ramen, so I included that as well. The noodles are different, but it has a miso-like richness. It's a bowl that embodies the Yokohama-style, despite being different from their unique thick, straight noodles. All of them are delicious. You might find it hard to decide what to order. How many people in Furano actually eat ramen? But it's delicious. If you suddenly crave ramen, I recommend this place. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I had an early dinner because the restaurant was open without a break. I ordered miso smoked chashu ramen with smoked chashu made from cherry blossoms planted by Kunie Tanaka, topped with red onions from Furano. I sat at the counter and caught a glimpse of the cooking process. The soup was not prepared in a bowl but was heated in a wok with vegetables and poured over the noodles, so it was piping hot. The chashu had a nice cherry blossom aroma and paired well with the soup, making it easy to eat. The taste was not sweet like Sapporo ramen, but more salty miso flavor. I might come back again next year.

I found a ramen shop in Furano last year. It seemed to be the only one open during the pandemic with reduced hours. I visited again this year and tried the Anka Yakisoba DX, which had zangi as a topping. I ordered the large size since it was free on weekdays. The yakisoba was filled with quail eggs, Chinese cabbage, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, kaiware, and menma, making it very satisfying. The zangi was a bit bland in flavor but very hot as it was freshly fried.

I had lunch today at Tomikawa Seimenjo again. They have a new menu where you can choose a free small rice or extra noodles during lunchtime. I decided to try the spicy soy sauce ramen with flat noodles. The toppings included chicken, pork chashu, wood ear mushrooms, and green onions. The soup was clear and not too strong in soy sauce flavor. The flat noodles were chewy and had a good texture. The free small rice was a nice addition. Overall, it was a good deal and a satisfying meal.

Recently, I've been going to the Fukawa-san restaurant more often. They have a variety of items written on the menu board at the entrance. Today, I decided to try the tantanmen. As soon as I sat down, I placed my order and the food was served in just 3 minutes - so fast! The dish had cashew nuts as a nice touch, and the sesame aroma was delightful. The presentation was beautiful. The noodles were Fukawa's special thin-cut noodles, which had a great texture. The spiciness was not too strong while eating, but after finishing the dish, I started sweating a lot - it was quite spicy! The soup was a bit salty for my taste, but I think it would go well with rice dishes. I can't eat that much, so the portion was surprisingly generous. Another delicious meal today. Thank you.