It's been a long time...over a year since the last visit...and finally, I was able to eat tantanmen. The couple who run the restaurant are still very friendly and welcoming. I pressed the tantanmen button on the ticket machine. It was ready in about 10 minutes, and it was delicious. Tantanmen is one of my favorite dishes, so I enjoyed it a lot. It had green onions, bean sprouts, spinach, seasoned egg, and minced meat. The noodles were thin and the soup was spicy with a strong sesame flavor. It was so tasty! In my opinion, tantanmen is all about enjoying the soup, so I made sure to finish every drop. I should have ordered a large portion and added rice...I heard they might stop serving it when it gets hot, so I want to come back for another bowl. Thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since I visited. This time, I ordered the spicy miso ramen for the first time. First, the soup. The spiciness is strong! But it's not just spicy, the more you eat, the more you can taste the umami! The noodles are medium thickness with a loose curl. Personally, I prefer them a bit firmer and more curly. The bamboo shoots have a square, crunchy texture that shows attention to detail! The chashu is perfectly tender and tasty. I would be happier if it were a bit thicker (lol). The topping on top is probably pea shoots? It goes really well! Overall, it's a well-balanced ramen. Next time, I'll come hungry and have the chashu bowl too! The chashu bowl here is so delicious, right? ✨

Ordered the Shoyu (soy sauce) ramen. This ramen shop is known for its broth, so I chose the number one popular option instead of the miso. The thin noodles are easy to slurp up. The soup is light and easy to drink. If I had to say something negative, it lacks a strong punch. It's a delicious, classic ramen with no standout features. The female staff member provided excellent service, which left a very good impression.

I had miso ramen. The rich and flavorful soup with a hint of red miso was delicious. The noodles and bean sprouts were a great combination. The charred pork was also tasty. The lily root added a unique texture and flavor. The pea shoots and green onions were also delicious. This ramen offers a new and innovative experience. The stylish café-like interior and the friendly owner create a welcoming atmosphere even for first-time visitors.

Today's lunch was at a new restaurant in Kotoenishi, Sapporo City, called "Menya HIRAMEKI." This place has been getting a lot of attention in TV and magazines. The restaurant is located at 3-4 Yamano Te, Nishi-ku, Sapporo City. To get there, you need to go straight on the Kotoenishi-Sakaecho Street after passing JR Kotoenishi Station and Kotoenishi Subway Station. When you cross the old Route 5, you'll see the restaurant on your right. It's easy to spot because it's near the popular restaurant "Ra-men Takuma." The restaurant has a green-themed exterior, and the logo font is cute. There are two parking spaces next to the store, one of which is for compact cars only. It's a bit tight, so be careful when parking. I arrived at 2:20 PM and entered the restaurant. The interior is neat and clean, with a young couple running the place. They were very polite and I had a good impression of them. I sat at the counter and looked at the menu. I decided to order the most popular dish, "Miso Ramen," for 860 yen (at the time of my visit). This restaurant opened in March 2022 with a theme of pursuing a taste that doesn't rely on umami seasoning and focuses on natural flavors. The owner, Mr. Anzawa, originally from Otobe-cho in southern Hokkaido, fulfilled his dream of independence and opening his own shop with the support of his wife after training at popular ramen shops like "Tsuna Tori Monogatari." At the time of my visit, they had two main concepts: "Miso Ramen" and seafood-based "Chuka Soba," but from June 2023, they have decided to focus on two new menu items: "Miso Ramen" and "Spicy Miso Ramen." They are the third specialty shop in Sapporo dedicated to miso ramen, following "Ookami Soup" and "Keyaki." Considering the competition, their concept is not bad. The miso ramen I ordered arrived in about 5 minutes. The miso soup had a rich color, with charred chashu, bamboo shoots, stir-fried bean sprouts, and pea shoots as toppings. The noodles were medium-thick, yellow Sapporo-aged noodles. The noodles had a chewy texture and went well with the soup. The chashu had a savory aroma and a juicy flavor. The traditional toppings like stir-fried bean sprouts and bamboo shoots were there, along with "yurine" from Mr. Anzawa's hometown of Otobe-cho. It was sweet and delicious, adding a unique touch to the dish. I finished the noodles and soup completely, and it was delicious. The miso flavor was well-balanced with acidity and sweetness, and the soup had a good thickness. They blend four types of miso from Hokkaido and Kyushu, along with over 20 different ingredients to create the miso sauce. The noodles were supplied by Sachi-chan's Sagamiya Noodles. The miso ramen was flavorful and satisfying, showing the dedication and effort put into making it without artificial seasonings. I thought about trying the "Chuka Soba" next time, but since they have focused on miso, I will probably go for that again. The new menu item, "Miso Curry Ramen," also caught my eye. It's a restaurant where a young couple works hard together. The food was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

There is nothing particularly new about it. It's what you would typically expect from Sapporo miso ramen, but the strong aroma, richness, and slightly intense garlic and ginger flavors, as well as the spiciness, all come together nicely in a clean and subtly sweet soup. The balance of flavors is just right, and it doesn't leave you wanting more. The yellow thick noodles pair perfectly with the soup, and they themselves are flavorful and delicious. Overall, it's been a while since I've had a miso ramen that hit the spot like this one.

I went to a certain ramen shop, but to my surprise, there was a sign saying it was temporarily closed. Feeling disappointed, I decided to visit a nearby shop for the first time. There are two parking spaces next to the store. The interior has only counter seats. The popular dish seems to be miso ramen, but I decided to try the recommended shoyu ramen for 850 yen by the owner. It took a little while for the food to be served. The toppings included chashu, menma, nori, green onions, radish sprouts, and spinach. The seared chashu was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The menma had a nice crunchy texture. The noodles were thin wavy noodles cooked al dente, which I liked. The soup was a double soup made with chicken and seafood. I could strongly taste the naturally brewed soy sauce over the broth. Mixing the grated ginger on top of the chashu added a different flavor that I enjoyed. (October 2022)

I visited the restaurant after the lunch rush around 1 pm. The service was excellent, with a very friendly waitress assisting me. I ordered the miso ramen in large size, which had a strong and rich flavor. The aroma of the seared pork and stir-fried bean sprouts was very appetizing. The noodles were slightly firm and coated well with the broth. I think there were lily roots in it, adding a soft texture. The rice was from Futtsu-cho and had a glossy appearance, and it tasted great too. The menu had recommendations from the manager and the most popular dish, making it a tough choice. I went with the most popular miso ramen this time, so I'll try the manager's recommendation next time! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

Visited around 6:10 PM on a Thursday evening in August 2022 ♬ ■ Background: Used for dinner ♬ ■ Location & Parking: - Located in Nishino in the Yamate area of ​​the Nishi Ward. - There are two parking spaces next to the shop, which were not occupied, so parking was easy with plenty of space ^^✌ ■ Entering the shop: The interior of the shop has counter seats lined up towards the kitchen and counter seats lined up towards the wall, each in a single row. The counter seats lined up towards the wall had a fan, but the air conditioning didn't reach well, so it was hot. When it's hot, it might be better to sit at the counter seats towards the kitchen side ^^; When entering, the shop had just opened at 6:00 PM, so there were no customers. After that, customers started coming in one after another, and by the time we left, it was almost 90% full ♬ ■ Menu Check: They offer 4 types of ramen: miso, soy sauce, salt, and spicy miso, as well as side dishes like seared chashu rice bowl and special seared chashu rice bowl. From these, I ordered "miso" and "special seared chashu rice bowl" for myself, while my companion ordered "soy sauce" ♬ 1. Miso (Aged Noodles) - ¥820 - Appearance & Contents: Miso ramen with a soup made from a blend of 4 types of miso such as rice miso and barley miso, and over 20 ingredients and seasonings balanced. The soup has oil on the surface, and toppings include bean sprouts, menma, seared chashu, pea sprouts, and the rare yurine root ^^ - Texture & Taste: Despite the long description of the miso on the menu, I thought it would be a strong flavor, but it turned out to be a rich miso flavor with a light base. You can enjoy the rich miso aroma, and the seared chashu's smokiness, the umami of the meat, and the subtle crunchiness and sweetness of the yurine root. 2. Special Seared Chashu Rice Bowl - ¥380 (tax included) - Appearance & Contents: Described on the menu as "an original bowl with stir-fried yurine root and pea sprouts on chashu." Toppings include pea sprouts, yurine root, two types of chashu with different cuts, white sesame, and chopped green onions ♬ - Texture & Taste: The crunchy texture of the yurine root stands out more than in the ramen, and the chashu's smokiness with the sauce drizzled on it complements the chashu and rice nicely. A flavorful bowl that balances well with the shop's miso ramen. 3. Shoyu (Chinese Wave Noodles) - ¥800 (tax included) - Appearance & Contents: Described on the menu as "a modern-style Chinese soba with a double soup of chicken and Japanese dashi combined with the shop owner's favorite naturally brewed soy sauce aged in a wooden barrel." Toppings include pea sprouts, seared chashu, nori, spinach, and chopped green onions. - Texture & Taste: This one has a strong scent of seafood in the double soup. It has a more robust flavor than miso, with the smokiness of the seared chashu, the umami of the nori, and the spinach. I usually prefer miso ramen, but in this shop, I think I prefer the shoyu. I'd like to try the tantanmen next time ♬

When it comes to ramen shops near my home, I often go to Takeuma, but it seems like another ramen shop has recently opened nearby. I passed by this shop and decided to try it out. The main menu includes miso ramen, shoyu ramen, salt ramen, and spicy miso. They also have a limited edition tantanmen. They seem to change the type of noodles depending on the soup, showing attention to detail in the menu. I found it interesting that they use lily roots as a topping, so I was curious about the taste and ordered the miso ramen. The finished ramen had lily roots stir-fried with bean sprouts, which was a unique and delicious topping. Although the miso ramen soup looked rich in fat, it was surprisingly light and refreshing in taste. The thickly sliced chashu had a good chewiness. The slightly burnt lily roots added a nice touch to the flavor. I would like to try a different flavor next time I visit. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I took the day off from work to get my third vaccine shot, so after the vaccination, I visited a newly opened noodle shop called HIRAMEKI. There used to be a hand-made soba noodle shop here before, but I guess it was affected by the pandemic... It really makes me feel how tough it is for people running restaurants in this day and age. This place is a ramen shop, but it has a very bright atmosphere, not typical of a ramen shop. It seems to be run by a young couple. I wonder if they are fans of GLAY, as GLAY songs are playing in the background. The menu mainly consists of three types of ramen (miso, soy sauce, salt), but the type of noodles varies depending on the flavor. Since there was no particular recommendation from the shop, today I ordered the miso ramen (aged noodles) with seared chashu (1 slice) on the far right side of the menu. They blend four types of miso to create the miso base. As a miso lover, I am looking forward to it. It was served in about 5 minutes after ordering. First, I tried the blended miso soup. It was very rich and had a good balance of saltiness, very delicious. The noodles were curly egg noodles with a good texture. As I ate, the soup gradually coated the noodles, enhancing the flavor. Towards the end, I started to feel the richness of the miso, but the pea shoots and lily roots provided a refreshing touch. It was a delicious miso ramen that clearly showed the care put into each bowl. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I ordered miso ramen. My son went to visit his grandparents, so I'm dining alone today. The soup was light and not as spicy as the punchy miso ramen. I added two slices of chashu because it was delicious last time. The perfect BGM for my generation, GLAY, added to the pleasant atmosphere. I finished the soup completely this time as well. It was really delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Last month, my son and I visited a new restaurant run by a young couple. I have eaten at hundreds of ramen shops across the country and consider myself confident in my taste buds. While this review is recent, I have seen many restaurants in the Nishi ward area come and go quickly, with few lasting long. The common factors seem to be lack of menu appeal, failure to differentiate, not introducing new dishes, lack of parking, and odd operating hours (closing at 5 pm). It's important to make an impact! If you close at 5 pm, how can salarymen have dinner or take out on their way home? Do you really have the motivation to succeed? The bakery across the street used to be a ramen shop 12 years ago. They use Yotsuba butter, so I want to support them, but I am concerned. The bakery was featured on TV, so I hope they will prosper, but they are a bit pricey for this area. The restaurant we visited had only one parking spot for a small car next to the store, which may be a challenge. For latecomers to survive, thorough research of neighboring stores is necessary. It doesn't have to be the best, but being unique is essential! Absolutely necessary! I apologize for my harsh evaluation, as I work with all agricultural and livestock products except for fish, but I am very critical of the food and beverage industry. The ramen shop we visited specializes in Chuka soba. However, the photos showed both of us with miso ramen instead of Chuka soba. The flavors available were soy sauce, salt, miso, and spicy miso, all of which were light in taste. While the ramen was decently tasty, it lacked impact. In my evaluation of ramen shops, I prioritize the chashu first, followed by the soup, noodles, side dishes, and toppings! Some of my favorite chashu are from S Island, T Shoten, S Gen, T Monogatari, M Tsubaki, and Y Shoten. The chashu rice bowl as a side dish is also crucial. My favorite is the braised chashu type, but I also love the melty thickly sliced grilled chashu. I do not recommend diced chashu as it reduces the deliciousness. When asked about the difference between the grilled chashu rice bowl and the special, I was told it was just slightly more rice and the addition of pea shoots and lily roots. Is the extra 200 yen worth it? It doesn't seem to make much of a difference. I urge them to reconsider quickly! While it may be challenging due to staffing and kitchen constraints, having curry, fried rice, and pan-fried dumplings as side dishes would be great. The pan-fried pork rice bowl could also be easily made and should be more refined. A specialty like the grilled pork and egg rice bowl from Imabari, Shikoku, which is not found anywhere in Sapporo, would be quite impactful, right? While I don't mind a light ramen, perhaps making it a bit richer would be more appealing to Hokkaido residents who prefer richer flavors? A light ramen is fine for a late-night meal after drinking, but for a main dish, how would a light ramen fare in Hokkaido? I can't help but worry that it might not attract big eaters. Personally, our repeat visits are to established restaurants, and the likelihood of not lasting long is currently 95%, so this is just a reference. I had high hopes for this new restaurant located near the popular Michelin restaurant T Uma. I don't understand why they are so highly rated, but they are popular. Their light ramen lacks richness and the service is unfriendly! Despite being so active on LINE, constantly sending messages, they issue coupons regularly. But their service is lacking.

I recently visited this restaurant with my son as it opened near our house. I was impressed by the attention to detail, with cups and pots placed at each table. The staff kindly accommodated my son's dislike for leeks and bean sprouts. The ramen was delicious, with each ingredient prepared meticulously. At first, I was surprised by the inclusion of lily bulbs in the ramen, but it turned out to be a nice touch. I will definitely be returning to support this wonderful restaurant.

This is a place in Nishi Ward, located on Yamate 3-jo 4-chome along the Kotoni/Sakaemachi street. For the exact location, as always, please check the map on Tabelog. The restaurant opened on March 9th, but due to poor road conditions, I had postponed visiting until now. Upon arriving at the restaurant and parking my car in the cramped parking lot, I entered and sat at an available counter seat. I ordered the "Shio Chuka Soba" from the salt menu and waited for it to be served. It arrived in about 5-6 minutes, with a bowl featuring green vegetables like pea shoots and small green onions, deviating from the typical image of Chuka Soba. The soup was light, with a mild saltiness from a blend of light animal and fish broth, which may be too subtle for some. The noodles were medium-thin wavy noodles with a slightly higher water content, starting off well but becoming too soft and lacking in chewiness as I ate. The toppings included a lightly seared, slightly chewy chashu, menma, nori, boiled spinach, pea shoots, chopped green onions, and grated ginger on top of the chashu. I hope the young owner tries more renowned ramen shops in Hokkaido to further refine their skills.

Recently opened restaurant, so I tried their miso ramen with flavored egg topping. They blend 4 selected miso pastes for a complex depth of flavor. The soup is a blend of chicken and Japanese dashi, making it surprisingly light. The ginger adds a nice touch. The broth is clean-tasting but could use a bit more richness. The chashu is tender with a perfect chewy texture. The vegetables include pea shoots, bean sprouts, and lily root, which adds a nice texture. Excited to see how this ramen shop evolves, especially looking forward to trying their soy sauce and salt ramen. Will definitely be back!

When it gets hot, my symptoms worsen, as I have a designated rare disease by the government. There is no cure for my rare disease yet, but temporary improvement can be achieved by administering "blood products" for five consecutive days. However, there must be several weeks between doses, and vaccination, such as for COVID-19, is not allowed for a month after receiving the treatment. I was hospitalized five times last year for treatment related to my rare disease. I had my first hospitalization of 2022 in January and was discharged safely 32 days ago. Your supportive comments are always a source of strength for me during my hospital stays, and I am truly grateful. Moving forward, I plan to focus on reviewing past visits that have not been reviewed yet. I will limit new visits based on my health condition. "Menya Hirameki" is a ramen specialty shop run by a chef from Otobe Town, using local products such as "yurine" and "rice - Yukkurinko". It opened on March 9, 2022, with operating hours from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for the first week. I visited for lunch with my usual companion. The shop is located in the Yamate area of Nishi Ward, Sapporo, along Nishino-Sakae Street. Please check the exact location on Tabelog. I visited on a weekday afternoon around 1:30 pm. There was one customer before us, and no one after us. The shop has a counter with four seats back to back, totaling eight seats. We ordered the "Miso Ramen 820 yen" for two people. After a 9-minute wait, our two bowls of "Miso Ramen" arrived. The ramen features medium-thick curly-aged noodles from Sagamiya Seimen, a classic Sapporo style. The miso soup base is a blend of four types of miso: Hokkaido rice miso, Shinshu rice miso, Kyushu barley miso, and Hatcho miso. The soup remained hot until the end and had a gentle Japanese flavor, with a relatively light and low-sodium taste. The toppings included thickly sliced seared pork belly, yurine root, wood ear mushrooms, menma, two bean sprout stalks, and green onions. The "Miso Ramen" had a gentle flavor profile, relatively light and low in salt, which is rare these days. Adding garlic would enhance the flavor. The soup had a rich umami taste, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The addition of "yurine root" gave the dish a unique touch. Next time, I might try the "Shoyu Chuka Soba 800 yen". It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

A young and fresh couple is running this newly opened restaurant. They offer two types of noodles and unique soup flavors. I tried the miso ramen on this day, which was a blend of several types of miso paste, giving it a gentle and flavorful taste. The toppings included bean sprouts and locally sourced yurine, adding a twist to the dish. The roasted chashu was fragrant and delicious. The noodles were aged and had a firm texture. I caught a glimpse of the neighboring table's salt ramen, which had a clear and sparkling soup. I plan to try that next time. There is still room for improvement, but I have high expectations for this young ramen shop. I give a slightly critical evaluation. I want to send my cheers to the quiet owner and the cheerful and lovely wife who work efficiently.

I had miso ramen. It had a much lighter taste than it looked. It would be good for those who like a light flavor. Also, they are open on Tuesdays.