While sightseeing in Asahikawa, I waited in line for about 10 minutes. The inside of the restaurant was cool with effective air conditioning. I ordered soy sauce ramen. The ramen that was brought to me was just like the old-fashioned, greasy Asahikawa ramen. It had a nostalgic taste. The char siu pork was tender and the noodles were thin. My child seemed to really enjoy it. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this famous Asahikawa ramen shop, although I wanted to go to the main store, I visited the branch at Ramen Village. This shop, where even former Prime Minister Nakasone ate, had 5 foreign tourists and 2 others waiting around 2 pm. Other shops did not have such long lines, so my expectations were high. I ordered the Char Siu Ramen Shoyu for 1050 yen, which was just a regular shoyu ramen with an extra slice of char siu for 200 yen. I was disappointed because the flavor was lacking depth. The thin curly noodles reminded me of cup ramen. Is this what Asahikawa ramen is supposed to be like?

I went to Aoba-san for lunch in Hokkaido for the second time, and I ended up consuming too many calories with the ramen. Unlike the first day at Daishin, the ramen was surprisingly light and delicious. It was so light that I felt tempted to drink up all the soup, but I resisted that urge! Hokkaido is really a great place with delicious food and wide roads. I will definitely come back for more. Heading back home today. Thank you for taking care of me.

I visited the restaurant around 12:30 on the first day of Golden Week. I waited for about 5-10 minutes with one group in front of me. By the time I left, there were 4-5 groups waiting, so I may have had good timing. Since it was in Asahikawa, I ordered the soy sauce ramen. The soup was very oily, with so much oil on the surface that steam didn't rise. I'm not a fan of oily food, so I was a bit hesitant, but it wasn't as heavy as I expected and tasted delicious! The noodles were yellow curly noodles, firm and chewy, just the way I like them. It had a well-balanced flavor that would likely appeal to everyone. I'd like to try the salt and miso ramen next time.

If you go by car, Ramen Village is convenient, right? I really wanted to go to the main store, but parking is a hassle in the winter. It's been about 30 years since I last had Aoba-san's ramen. I didn't have any memory of eating it before, but it was surprisingly light Asahikawa ramen. The fish and meat are lighter than others. It's good when you want to eat a light Asahikawa ramen. I added green onions as usual, but in the end, the taste of the green onions became too distracting. If you're eating alone, you don't need to add extra green onions.

This shop is the highly rated "Aoba" restaurant. They also have a branch in Ramen Village. I wonder if today is their first day of business this year? They opened about 5-6 minutes earlier, maybe to avoid the crowds. When I arrived, there weren't many customers, so I took a look around and felt relieved. Once I sat down, more and more customers started coming in. By around 11:20, the place was almost full. I checked out other shops on my way out, but it seems like this place is quite popular. I decided to go with the soy sauce ramen (800 yen) and the mini salmon roe bowl (500 yen). The dishes arrived in about 5-6 minutes. The soy sauce ramen had thin noodles with a double soup base of pork bone and seafood. The chashu was rolled, the menma was salt-free, and it also had seaweed, seasoned egg, and green onions. I couldn't quite remember the taste of the extremely popular main branch, but this one was undeniably delicious. However, it seemed slightly different from the taste of the main branch. It was still good overall. As for the mini salmon roe bowl, this item is not available at the main branch. According to the staff, it is popular along with the chashu bowl. Although the portion was small, for 500 yen, it was satisfying. It could be a good option for tourists to enjoy both ramen and the salmon roe bowl together. Overall, while there may be mixed opinions about it being different from the main branch, I personally didn't find it bad at all!

It is a little over 10 minutes by car from Asahiyama Zoo. We were a bit indecisive but decided to go to a popular restaurant called Aoba. After a short wait, we were seated, and there was a growing line of people waiting behind us. We ordered soy sauce vegetable char siu ramen and gyoza. The ramen was on the lighter side but had a good old-fashioned taste to it. The soup had a nice richness, and there was a hint of a savory aroma, possibly from the vegetable toppings. The char siu was a bit dry but still juicy and flavorful. The noodles were slightly curly medium-thin noodles, although I personally prefer noodles with a bit more chewiness and flavor. The gyoza had a slightly thick skin and a very juicy filling. Overall, it didn't have a very distinct flavor but was well-balanced and delicious for everyday eating. If asked if it was delicious, I would definitely say yes. Also, this is just my personal opinion, but I recommend not adding pepper to the soy sauce ramen here as it may ruin the flavor. If you want to add some spice, I think shichimi would be a better choice.

Visited the second stop on the ramen ladder. Was seated at the counter right away. Ordered the soy sauce ramen (mini size for 600 yen). It's more expensive than Tenkin, but the portion is not half, it's 2/3, so it's quite a lot. Personally, I was happy to see seaweed and seasoned egg included. The soup was on the salty side with a stronger soy sauce flavor rather than a lard taste, giving it a slightly light impression. It might not be satisfying for those who like rich and heavy broths, but it lives up to its name as the original Chinese-style ramen. The pork slices were thin with just the right amount of fat, and delicious. I usually finish my soup, but this time my mouth got a bit too salty. Next time, I want to try the miso ramen with corn and butter.

In November 2022, I came to Powers because the restaurant I wanted to go to was closed. There are many interesting shops around, but Ramen Village seemed to be empty, so I decided to try Aoba. The oil film on the soup was intense, and there was no steam coming out, which seemed dangerous. Be careful not to burn yourself. When I took a sip of the soup, it was really hot! It tasted like Asahikawa Ramen. It's been a while since I had this taste. As expected, Asahikawa Ramen has a unique flavor that you start to crave once you get used to it. The noodles were soft but didn't get soggy easily. The taste didn't change until I finished eating. I still love Asahikawa Ramen. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Asahikawa Ramen Village, where popular Asahikawa ramen shops gather. Despite visiting before noon on a weekday, there was a overwhelming line at Aoba with about 10 people waiting, but the turnover was fast so I was able to enter in about 15 minutes. One of the characteristics of Asahikawa ramen is that it is covered in lard, and the soup was piping hot. It has a nostalgic taste, different from the recent trends of soy sauce ramen. In Asahikawa Ramen Village, they offer mini sizes so you can also try ramen from other shops.

We stayed at a hotel without meals (although there are people who earn a living by bringing their own beer, haha), so we decided to have ramen before heading back. We visited Asahikawa Raumen Seiyo Asahikawa Ramen Village branch around 11 o'clock. The place was almost full but we found empty seats. We ordered two soy sauce ramen for 800 yen each. The ramen arrived in about 11 minutes. Personally, I was unsure about Asahikawa ramen, but as I ate it, I thought "Hey, this is pretty good!" The soup is made with pork bones, chicken bones, Rishiri kelp, bonito flakes, dried sardines, and various vegetables, simmered on low heat without boiling (according to the official website). I wonder if the taste is different between the main store and the Ramen Village branch? The fish broth didn't stand out to me, but the tender chashu was delicious. The medium noodles were cooked just right when served. Overall, it was a decent meal. I'm curious about the neighboring shops too! That's all for my memo-like review, sorry for the messy writing. Thank you for the meal.

Today I had a business trip to Asahikawa. So, of course, I went and ate ramen! I was debating where to go and ended up choosing "Ramen Village" (laughs). I didn't know the area well and didn't have any prior knowledge, but there were plenty of shops to choose from. But, the shop I wanted to go to was "Aoba" because I had a great impression of it from my last visit. I ordered the "Shoyu Chashu Ramen (1000 yen)" and it was served quickly, and it was very good! First, the soup was amazing, with a rich soy sauce flavor. And the noodles were delicious too, with a wonderful aroma. The chashu was also great, tender but not too fatty. I was satisfied. By the way, there was a line forming outside even though it was past 1 pm! Luckily, I was able to get a seat quickly. When I returned to my car, a tourist bus arrived. If it had come earlier, I would have been out of luck! Oh, and there was a little girl next to me, around 4 years old. She got very upset when the "Mini Ramen" was served, saying "This is too small for me!" Her family was shocked, I burst out laughing, and they awkwardly smiled. Eventually, the grandpa at the table next to us offered to swap with her, and she happily agreed. I wonder if she managed to finish her meal in the end? I worry unnecessarily sometimes. PS. The "Shio Ramen (800 yen)" that the person at the next table ordered was also delicious! I'd like to visit the main shop next time and enjoy the original taste too!

Intensely flavored soy sauce ramen! The soup is soy sauce-based! The noodles are medium-thick with a slight curl. Compared to other shops, the ramen arrives quickly! This is something that all Fukuoka locals would appreciate. The noodles are not thin, but that's okay. The taste is truly satisfying, thanks to the long-standing tradition of this shop! The chashu is tender and delicious! When visiting Ramen Village, I always choose this shop!

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When I searched to eat ramen in Asahikawa, Asahikawa Ramen was ranked number one, so I decided to go there. I realized when I arrived that this is not the main store. Whoever put it in the navigation, you got it wrong! It was delicious.

On the second day of my business trip to Asahikawa, my colleague and I decided to have ramen for lunch. We visited a popular ramen shop and found it to be crowded. Asahikawa is known for its shoyu (soy sauce) ramen, so we ordered that. I was surprised to see rice on the menu, so I ordered that as well. The ramen was delicious, especially the Asahikawa shoyu ramen. The noodles were thin, but the portion was generous. Thank you for the meal!

"Aoba"... actually, it might not be "Aoba" but "Asahikawa Raumen Aoba Asahikawa Ramen Mura Branch." I've been to Asahikawa quite a bit, but this week it's just the two of us. My wife suggested "Let's go to Asahikawa," so we decided to go. I have a lot of stock in Asahikawa, but I want to go to places like Obihiro or Kushiro. Well, I'll listen to her. She wants to see the autumn leaves in Sounkyo, so if we're going to Asahikawa, she better wake up early. But she always wakes up at the same time. If we go around Sounkyo, what time will lunch be? And we haven't even chosen a restaurant yet. I suggested going to Aoba, and she seemed like she was about to cry, so I guess that's where we're going. She always says, "I've never eaten at a famous restaurant in Asahikawa." I've eaten at all of them, and the other day we compromised and had Tenkin at Ramen Village, which was quite delicious. So this time, I suggested going to Aoba, and she seemed like she wanted to go. I don't think she actually wants to cry. We're already late, and it's already 2 PM. But they told us to wait outside. There were about 10 people lined up at Tenkin. It's good to see people coming back. She asked me what I wanted to order, and I said, "Maybe salt?" She asked, "Salt?" with a really high pitch. "Why??" I replied. "Isn't soy sauce the famous one?" So I ended up getting pushed into ordering soy sauce. We waited outside for about 3 minutes. We were seated inside. There were table seats and a counter with 3 seats. The smell of pork bone hit me when we entered. It didn't look like the Asahikawa I know. It's been about 7 years since I last ate at Aoba, so I don't remember much. The noodles were thin and slightly low in water content, typical Asahikawa noodles. They were delicious. The seasoned bamboo shoots were also good. But the miso ramen arrived with corn on top, which made me lose some excitement. The bean sprouts were minimal, which was disappointing. The miso wasn't strong but salty. What's with this tasteless soup? Is this really Aoba? The soy sauce flavored egg was a bit too cooked for my liking. The seaweed was average. It felt a bit cheap. The bamboo shoots didn't go well with the soy sauce. The pork slices were thin and had a light seasoning, which I didn't mind, but it wasn't something to be excited about. The soup was pork bone, but the soy sauce was quite dominant. They didn't try to bring out the creamy texture of the pork bone. There was also a hint of seafood. I've been eating delicious ramen in Asahikawa lately, so this miso ramen at Aoba was quite underwhelming. Soy sauce gets a 3.2, miso gets a 2.0. I'm glad I didn't choose miso.

Asahikawa Ramen's long-established store, Asahikawa Ramen Seiyo, visited for lunch on the first day of the Bon holiday. Asahikawa Ramen Seiyo is a renowned shop known for its rich soy sauce soup base blended with fish flavor on a tonkotsu base, said to be the origin of Asahikawa ramen. I also like the rich Sapporo miso ramen, but I also enjoy Asahikawa ramen. The main store is said to have no parking, so this time I targeted the Asahikawa Ramen Village store. This store is located in a large commercial complex in Nagayama, Asahikawa City, where a large parking lot is available. In the ramen village, eight representative shops of Asahikawa were housed in one building. So, I went straight to Seiyo. I entered the store around 11:30. It was a sunny day, about to reach 30 degrees, so it was impossible to enter a store without air conditioning. Eating hot ramen in a store with effective air conditioning was not a problem. There were about 5 groups of customers, but the store became full while we were eating, and a line started to form. After checking the menu, I decided to go with the soy sauce ramen. Although there were miso, salt, and soy sauce options, I chose soy sauce ramen. As a sightseeing option, there was also a mini ramen with 2/3 of the noodles. For those who want a substantial meal, there were mini bowls with three options: ikura, chashu, and salmon. Today's order: Soy sauce ramen (regular) 750 yen. The ramen was served in about 5 minutes. The toppings were menma, green onions, half-cooked egg, chashu, and seaweed in a simple form. The noodles were 150g. The volume was not large, but it was just right as I wanted to eat something at the next shop. I took a sip of the soup, which had a thin layer of lard. The temperature was just right, not too hot. The fish flavor was confirmed as the first impression. Personally, I like the fish flavor, which is a characteristic of Asahikawa ramen. I wouldn't mind if the fish flavor was even stronger. Although there was lard floating on the soup, it was light and easy to eat. The noodles were slightly thin, without much waviness, but they matched well with the soup. The chashu was about 1mm thick, providing a good chewy texture while being tender. The menma had a subtle sweetness, and the saltiness of the half-cooked egg was mild, making the overall dish light and delicious. The regular size was easily finished by my partner, who is relatively small-eater. It was light and easy to eat, she said. I felt it was not enough in terms of quantity. I wanted dessert. Next time, I will visit the main store, or perhaps try Hachio, Baikokudo, or Kumagoro chain, which are nostalgic. I can't come here many times, but for a light lunch in Asahikawa during the trip, thank you for the meal.

On the 3rd day of the Hokkaido trip, we enjoyed Asahiyama Zoo in the morning and headed to Asahikawa Ramen Village for lunch, which is close to the zoo. We visited the historic Aoba-san, which laid the foundation for Asahikawa soy sauce. There was a line of about 10 people at lunchtime, and we waited for about 30 minutes to finally get in. I ordered the soy sauce ramen for 700 yen with an additional side of rice for 100 yen, and also got some gyoza. My daughter had a mini bowl of salmon roe rice. Many places in Hokkaido offer salmon roe bowls! The soup had a deep flavor, rich but not too spicy, and it soaked into the noodles well. It lived up to the reputation of a famous ramen shop. We enjoyed the salt ramen from Hakodate and the soy sauce ramen from Asahikawa. We missed out on trying the miso ramen, but if we have the chance, we would like to visit the main shop!

I came to Asahikawa and visited Raumen Aoba. I chose this ramen shop because it was close to Asahikawa Zoo. The classic soy sauce ramen had a rich flavor and was very delicious. In addition, the miso ramen had a strong garlic flavor, making it very satisfying to eat. I would like to visit again.