Rama has been to several different branches, but without a doubt, the Kikyo branch is the best. The vegetables are unbelievably delicious. The chicken is also clearly fresh. Once you eat here, you won't be able to go to other branches. In reality, this branch is abnormally crowded. The soup also has a rich and sweet taste. It's completely different. Just make sure to add plenty of vegetable toppings because they are so delicious.

Whenever I travel to Hokkaido, I always make sure to visit this restaurant. I usually go to the Chitose branch near Chitose Airport, but this time I visited the Hakodate branch for the first time. The deliciousness is consistent even though it's a different location. I love the chicken at this restaurant, and the shredded chicken goes well with the soup curry. I also appreciate that they offer free extra soup.

This is Ramai located along the Akamatsu Kaido in Goryokaku. It is one of the three branches in Hakodate. I tried topping the fish fry with boiled eggs. Two pieces of fry are quite voluminous. The soup used to be powdery a lot in the past, but in recent years, it has been consistently delicious without any issues.

Today, I had the limited edition Fish Fry, limited to 10 servings. It was lunchtime and the place was really crowded. It was my first time visiting, and the spiciness was Ruby level, while the rice was mildly spicy. The punchy spiciness was great, and there were plenty of vegetables. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also nice. I will definitely visit again!

After a talk show at Hakodate Tsutaya Bookstore, we headed out for lunch at this restaurant. "RAMAI Hakodate Kikyo Store" is a branch of the popular "RAMAI" curry chain from Sapporo, known for its Indonesian-style soup curry. The restaurant has a cozy interior with curtain-covered booths, perfect for families and couples. I ordered the "Udan" curry, which comes with two shrimp tempura, and was pleasantly surprised by the unique combination of flavors. The curry had a perfect balance of acidity, umami, and spiciness. I also tried the "Cocolamai," a delicious homemade lassi with coconut milk. Overall, it was a delightful experience discovering the diverse world of Hokkaido's soup curry culture.

Two years ago, I went to Ramai and felt nostalgic, so I ordered the Vegetable Curry Rice (size S) and the Sudan Curry with Tempura Shrimp (size M). The spiciness level was 3. At first bite, I found it a bit salty and wondered if it was always like this. However, as I continued eating, it became delicious and brought back memories. I also added fried broccoli as a topping, which was also tasty. Some places offer garlic with their dishes, but here it was just plain fried. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Hakodate lunch. My subordinate in Hakodate took me there. When we arrived after 12 o'clock, there was a one-group waiting list. We wrote our names and waited outside. It seems that Ramai is popular in Hakodate. We waited for about 20 minutes and then entered the restaurant. Ramai has 13 branches in various locations in Hokkaido such as Sapporo, Hakodate, Asahikawa, Otaru, as well as in Yokohama and Osaka. Four of them have been recognized as 100 best restaurants. Amazing! I have visited two Ramai branches in Sapporo before. This time, I ordered the Fish Fry [limited to 10 servings per day] (1,200 yen) with a medium-sized rice (300g) and the free most spicy level, 10 spiciness. My two subordinates both ordered chicken (1,200 yen) with a fried egg (120 yen) on top, and chose level 1 spiciness. The restaurant provides paper aprons and chopsticks. I used the paper apron. The dishes arrived in about 10 minutes. First, the curry. It has a strong dashi (broth) and salt flavor. The spiciness is not that strong. It has the shabu-shabu texture typical of soup curry, with added umami from the dashi. The Fish Fry is delicious. It is freshly fried and hot. It includes pumpkin, green pepper, lotus root, carrot, eggplant, green beans, and quail eggs. The vegetable items may vary depending on the restaurant or season, but the vegetables are tasty. I enjoyed eating the crispy vegetables and finished my meal. I left the restaurant feeling full and sweaty. Thank you for the meal.

I love vegetables with chicken, fried broccoli, and boiled egg toppings! Even without rice, I feel full.