After camping, we were in the mood for ramen for lunch. We visited this ramen shop that we were curious about since the nearby one had a long line. It has a retro Showa era atmosphere, like an old-fashioned ramen shop in a town. Both of us ordered salt ramen because there was a sign for it. My husband got the large size. We also shared some fried rice. The clear soup and the char siu were just to my liking. The taste was delicious, like old-fashioned ramen. And all of this was only 650 yen! The fried rice was moist yet had a crispy texture, also delicious. The generous portion of fried rice was 700 yen. We were talking about wanting to try other ramen flavors next time, and the owner said, "The others are delicious too." So next time, we'll try the soy sauce ramen! Whenever we crave ramen, this is the place to go! Thank you for the meal!

I visited Naka-chan Shokudo, which has been gaining popularity lately. Upon entering, I confirmed the use of masks and hand sanitization. The interior only had a counter, so I sat at a corner seat. I wondered if their ramen was their specialty, but today I decided to order their fried rice. It cost 700 yen. When I ordered, the staff seemed surprised, asking "Fried rice!?" Soon, the fried rice arrived, served in a dome shape with miso soup on the side. It was made with egg, onion, green pepper, and pork slices, and had a slightly dark color. The fried rice had a fragrant aroma that stimulated my appetite. It had a good amount of filling and was surprisingly light and fluffy. The finely chopped fried rice added a nice touch to the flavor. It also came with pickled ginger and mixed vegetables. This place feels like the kind of diner I would visit on weekends in casual clothes. I might try their ramen next time. It was a satisfying meal even on a holiday.

On a rare sunny Sunday in Hokkaido, I went on a motorcycle tour. During lunchtime in Ashibetsu, I stumbled upon "Nakachan Shokudo," an old-fashioned diner with only a few counter seats. Although I had planned to have ramen, I noticed "omurice" on the menu. Since Ashibetsu is not registered in the "one omurice per town" movement, I decided to try the diner's omurice. The omurice had a classic look, with the egg slightly undercooked. Unfortunately, there was no miso soup served with it. The ketchup rice inside the omelette was chicken rice, but the chicken pieces were too small. It was a legendary omurice from a local diner. Another customer who arrived later ordered both omurice and salt ramen. I was intrigued by the salt ramen. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

I'm in a hurry because it seems like this review will be left unused. I've visited quite a few restaurants I wanted to go to, but I can't keep up with organizing photos and writing activities. So, I'll introduce based on disappearing memories. The soup looks clear, which I confirmed from Kitadora's photo, so you can enter with confidence. I really wanted to try the salt ramen, but it doesn't seem interesting on Tabelog, so I'll go with "shoyu" this time. The owner seemed a bit hard to read at first, but turned out to be nice. When I asked for the shoyu ramen with slightly firm noodles, they asked how many seconds earlier I wanted it done - 5 seconds, 10 seconds, or 15 seconds? I finally got to say what I wanted (laughs). The noodles were cooked perfectly and the soup had a good base flavor with a hint of vegetable sweetness. The noodles were just the right firmness, and the local Sugehara noodles were delicious. There was a hint of nostalgia in this safe and familiar ramen. I'll remember to ask for no bean sprouts next time. They also receive frequent phone orders for delivery, giving off the impression of a long-standing establishment that has remained true to its roots in the local community. Next time I visit, I might ask for it without bean sprouts. Thank you for the meal.

I ordered the tanmen. This old-fashioned diner offers a wide range of menu items such as set meals, ramen, soba, udon, and spaghetti. When I spotted the four letters for tanmen on the menu, I didn't hesitate to order it. This tanmen is delicious, with plenty of vegetables, and there's nothing to complain about compared to ramen from mediocre ramen shops.

This is a place review. In Ashibetsu City, it is in front of JR Ashibetsu Station, but for more details, as always, please check on the map on Tabelog. Having been turned away from the ramen shop that serves ramen in a coal pot, and also from the super remote ramen shop, I am in a complete state of being a ramen refugee. So, I think if I go to the station in Ashibetsu, I will be able to figure something out, and when I arrive at the station, I am sucked into the shop by the ramen sign. As I enter the shop, it is past lunchtime and it seems like I am the only customer. So, I quickly order the "salt ramen" that was written at the entrance. I wait for my order while vaguely watching a baseball game on TV. It arrives in 7-8 minutes. It is Sapporo ramen style with stir-fried bean sprouts on top, but the noodles are clearly different. First, I try the soup. It is a soup with a strong animal-based broth flavor, and the seasoning is skillfully done with slightly higher salt content. Next is the noodles. They are clearly different from Sapporo noodles, with a medium thickness that is closer to medium thin, slightly wavy, and with a water content that is somewhere between Asahikawa noodles and Sapporo noodles. The cooking time is also just right. Lastly, the toppings include stir-fried bean sprouts, salty menma, gluten, well-made pork shoulder chashu, and finely chopped green onions. It is not a perfect Asahikawa ramen or Sapporo ramen, but a ramen that is somewhere in between, with a nostalgic atmosphere that will be a part of the Ashibetsu station area for a third of a century.

I went to Nakachan Shokudo in Ashibetsu for work. It is located in front of Ashibetsu Station. There is no parking space, so you can park at the station or in front of the store (roadside parking). The counter has about 6 seats and some small tables, making it a small restaurant. The menu includes ramen, soba, udon, set meals, and rice bowls. The Shoyu Ramen costs 550 yen, which is still in the 500 yen range, which is nice. The clear chicken broth-based soup has a slightly oily texture and a strong soy sauce flavor. The toppings include small slices of char siu, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, green onions, wakame seaweed, and fried tofu. The noodles are thin and curly, similar to Asahikawa-style noodles. The Salt Ramen also costs 550 yen and has a clear soup with a distinct salt flavor. The toppings are the same as the Shoyu Ramen, except for the wakame seaweed. Overall, it seems like the restaurant has maintained its traditional style and taste over the years.

I visited this place when I traveled to Hokkaido two summers ago. Around 10 in the morning near Ashibetsu Station, I was feeling a bit hungry, and since I thought most places wouldn't be open yet at this time, I wandered around and found this place that seemed to be open. It's a typical casual dining place, nothing fancy or clean, but I kind of like this type of place. The menu is similar to what you would find at other similar restaurants, and I ordered the vegetable set meal with extra rice for 550 yen. It was decent for the price, although the portion was a bit small. Since they're open from 10 in the morning, it might be a good place to stop by for a quick bite at odd hours like this.