It was raining on this day, so the friendly golf competition had to be canceled. We decided to go for lunch at a nearby restaurant called Ajigen. Despite the rain, the temperature didn't drop much. It was pouring heavily, way more than the forecasted 1 meter of rain. The lunch menu included 6 options, and I chose the Stir-Fried Miso Eggplant. The meal also came with miso soup, salad, pickles, and almond jelly for dessert. The eggplant dish was tasty, but the bell peppers and carrots were a bit too crunchy. The miso flavor was sweet and easy to eat with rice. Overall, the lunch set was satisfying.

Nowadays, this chain of stores that is gradually increasing in Hokkaido? Although the name is different, what kind of relationship do they have? It was a scorching hot day for lunch. Just before closing time. I parked in the spacious parking lot and entered the store. A staff member guided me to my seat. I had already decided on my order by checking the menu on Tabelog's photo menu, but the karaage lunch that was supposed to be on the lunch menu was not available. What should I choose? In the end, I went for the ramen set with tantanmen and Chinese rice bowl set. It cost 880 yen. The interior of the store was hot. Surprisingly, it took a while for the food to be served. The tantanmen had a simple yet appealing appearance with a spicy color. The Chinese rice bowl seemed to have less than a half portion but had plenty of ingredients. The tantanmen had a harmonious blend of spiciness, meatiness, and soup. The noodles were cooked al dente. The noodles themselves were decent. The portion of the tantanmen alone felt a bit lacking in quantity. The Chinese rice bowl had a strong flavor. There was a generous amount of stir-fried oil. The taste was a bit monotonous, but I was satisfied with the set. I left the restaurant sweating, but it was a delicious lunch. I'll go for the lunch menu or ramen set next time.

I was working in Asahikawa and searching for Chinese food for lunch when I found a Taiwanese restaurant nearby that I had never visited before. The restaurant was quite large with a parking lot. They had a wide variety of menu items, and the lunch menu was reasonably priced. You could choose from different combinations of noodles and rice dishes for the set menu. It seemed like a great place for families and those with big appetites. I ordered the regular Taiwanese ramen, which had a light color, mild spiciness, and a slightly spicy flavor. It was a taste that I didn't dislike. It would probably be even better if it was spicier. I enjoyed the meal. Thank you. Ah, I want to eat the Taiwanese ramen from Ajisen again...

I'm having trouble deciding where to go for dinner. I'm not feeling well so I don't want to go far. I ended up going to a nearby place and learned something new. It's still bright at 7:30 PM, but it won't last long. Soon it will be dark by 3 PM. This was my first time in a private room and it was quite hot. The dinner set was reasonably priced at 880 yen with 6 types of ramen and 6 types of rice dishes. The lunch menu changes daily, and on this day it was stir-fried bean sprouts. The shrimp spring rolls were good but I prefer the regular spring rolls. The chicken tempura set was a good deal at 968 yen. I tried the rice upgrade for 50 yen and it was worth it. The soup and salad were a nice addition to the meal. The large chicken tempura was huge and delicious. The pan-fried dumplings were larger than usual and filled with plenty of meat and chives. The almond jelly dessert was just the right amount of sweetness. Overall, I learned a lot from this dining experience.

On July 13, 2023, Thursday at 13:15, I made a reservation using 600 Hot Pepper points to enjoy a meal at a restaurant. I ordered the sweet and sour pork lunch for 754 yen, and it was delicious with plenty of pork, onions, green peppers, sliced carrots, and 3-4 pieces of pineapple. The salad was colorful with various leafy vegetables and the cold ramen sauce was not bad. The egg drop soup had a nice thickness and was tasty. The almond jelly dessert seemed a bit simple, possibly made with gelatin or agar-agar, but it was still good. Overall, it was a satisfying meal for 754 yen. Thank you for the meal.

The restaurant is located in Nango, Chuo and Minami 6-jo. However, it seems like the chefs come and go, so the taste can vary each time you visit. When my favorite chef is there, the food tastes really delicious, so I hope to catch them next time. I visited for lunch recently, but it's been a while since I went for dinner. I prefer to go early to avoid the crowds, so I went around 6 pm, which is quite early for me. The prices have gone up a bit since before, but that's understandable. However, some items seem a bit overpriced. The garlic stir-fried spinach used to be called garlic stir-fried greens in the past. It was quite tasty and cheap, so I used to order it often. But now it's 858 yen, which makes it less appealing. The restaurant's specialty is the chicken karaage, which is quite large and can be challenging to finish alone. The lunch set used to be 580 yen, but now it's 748 yen. However, ordering it as a set makes it feel more worth it. I haven't tried the hot pot or teppanyaki dishes as I'm more into noodles and Chinese cuisine. I occasionally order noodles, but mostly during lunch. The fried rice with assorted ingredients is my favorite. It's now 638 yen, and the portion is quite generous. The small steamed dumplings are tasty, but they lack the distinct soup inside. I wish there was more soup in them. You can order dinner sets here, and they are quite popular even in the evening. The chicken karaage dinner set costs 968 yen, which includes rice, soup, salad, pickled vegetables, and almond jelly. It's a good deal compared to ordering the chicken karaage alone. The ramen set offers a variety of combinations, and you can request soy sauce instead of salt for the wonton ramen. The crispy yakisoba costs 858 yen and is my favorite. It's crispy and has a good texture, but it was a bit too salty on this particular day. The minced pork with sweet bean sauce costs 968 yen and is another dish I enjoy. It's stir-fried with sweet miso and wrapped in thin wheat pancakes. However, there are only four pancakes, so there's always leftover meat.

LINE came. By the way, I forgot to mention something last time, so I intentionally changed the subject... -> From that slightly angry tone of that girl saying, "I forgot to talk about something last time, so make sure to come today and talk properly!" The location is Ajigen, a restaurant I sometimes visit for lunch or dinner. It is labeled as Taiwanese cuisine, but the distinction between Taiwanese and Chinese cuisine is not clear. Upon research, Taiwanese cuisine is a type of Chinese cuisine influenced by various countries and Taiwan's unique elements, based on Chinese cuisine brought by Chinese Fujian immigrants. Oh, so it's not that different from Chinese cuisine. It's not just today. The lunch menu is quite a good deal. In the past, it used to come with a drink, but recently it's separate. Besides, you can also order ramen sets and other dishes for dinner. And it says "daily specials," but how many different options are there? It seems like there are about two different ones that change... The fried chicken lunch is quite filling, almost too much to handle. I posted a video from the past. Watching it makes you crave it. And then you feel stuffed. Haha. Leek and liver lunch for 748 yen. Come to think of it, I've never had leek and liver here. So, I decided to order it, but... oh... I ordered leek and liver, right? That's what I kept thinking. Oh... I forgot. I was summoned by Horiko. We were talking the whole time. But I don't remember a single word. Why? Because I kept thinking it was liver leek... Oh, she said she had something to tell me... I completely forgot about that. Liver. There's quite a lot in it. So, as far as liver leek goes, it's not bad. The seasoning is soy sauce-based, not oyster sauce. I think they must have coated the liver with starch or something when they stir-fried it in oil. But for some reason, the overall taste lacks a punch. That's because... the liver leek's partner is... surprisingly scarce. Anyway, let's eat! ♡ Come to think of it, when I tried to bring up the topic, Horiko's order arrived. Gyoza and ramen set. I think she chose tonkotsu ramen. Might as well eat it while it's hot. And she happily started eating with a smile, saying "Yeah." I took a picture. The lunch rice is refillable, so the first bowl is separate. I tried putting the second bowl on top of the rice and eating it. I wonder what it is, but it's still not very punchy. Maybe the oyster sauce isn't strong enough, or the soy sauce isn't flavorful enough. In a good way, it's a really gentle-tasting liver leek... No, let's just say it, this is liver and bean sprout stir-fry. The price difference between leek and bean sprouts isn't that big, I think. It's clearly different from the menu photo. I'm done! Oh! I'm done! She said she ate it with a smile. Even though she arrived much later than me, she had finished eating ramen, gyoza, and dessert before I finished my rice. It took about 1 minute and 6 seconds. She said she was nervous, so she ate slowly, but... Almond jelly. Dessert is included. With refillable rice and all this for 748 yen, it's cheap. But next time, I'll skip the liver leek. If you want bean sprouts, just ask for them. Oh, right, when I looked at Horiko, she was on the phone. I eavesdropped a bit and heard a terrifying story. "Mom? It's Horiko... I'm planning to go to my parents' house now. Yeah, that person I've been wanting to introduce for a while. We just finished lunch together, so I'm thinking of bringing them to my place... Oh, your dad is there too, right? Yeah, he's fine..."

It's not the kind of shop you go to everyday, but on my way back from the dealer in Kamiidono due to car circumstances, I felt like having an an-covered ramen, so I decided to stop by. I've been to the Minami branch a few times, but I haven't visited this area before because the roads around here are a bit tricky. Inside the restaurant, there was a mix of fast-paced foreign languages being spoken. I wondered if they had Cantonese noodles on the menu, but they didn't. Sanratan noodles, a favorite that you always want to order when you see it on the menu. If they had Cantonese noodles, I would have had a hard time deciding. The waiting time was quite short as I arrived early. The noodles looked hot and had a slightly bubbly surface. The toppings included chicken, cucumber, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, tomato, egg, and tofu. Simple ingredients, but the balance of toppings is just right for me. The tofu was thinly sliced like dried tofu, which was also nice. The spiciness was strong and the sourness was good. The noodles were straight and had a good texture. I felt the unique flavor of the star anise, which I also noticed at the Minami branch. Maybe it's because it's from Taiwan? Anyway, I added a little extra vinegar halfway through. I was happy that it stayed hot until the end. I even burned my tongue a little. I also ordered the "Eight Treasures" and "Clay Pot Mapo Eggplant" for takeout. Well, these were okay. Overall, the cost performance is good. Thank you for the meal.

This is a review of "Ajigen Chuwatei," a Taiwanese restaurant in Chuwatei, Asahikawa City. This is my third time writing a review, but I occasionally (a few times a year?) visit for their reasonably priced lunch. The semi-private table seats are spacious, and the atmosphere is enhanced by the foreign staff and decorations. The 748 yen lunch menu offers six options, which is the best deal. The ramen and rice set is priced at 880 yen. I ordered the "Pork, Egg, and Vegetable Stir-Fry Lunch" for 748 yen, and it arrived in about 5 minutes. The main dish consisted of pork, choy sum, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and eggs cooked together with a thick sauce. It was quite rich and paired well with the rice. The side dish featured steamed chicken on a bed of cabbage and lettuce, topped with a sesame-flavored dressing. The steamed chicken was tender and delicious. The meal also included egg and wakame soup, pickles, and almond jelly. Overall, opinions may vary, but I always find the lunch here to be affordable and tasty. The spacious seating is also a plus.

Asahikawa! I had a meeting at 9 o'clock, so I left Sapporo early in the morning. I had breakfast at 5:30, but because it was early, I only had a butter roll and coffee, so by around 11 o'clock, I was really hungry (laughs). It's lunchtime now, so I asked a young colleague to take me to a place where we can eat a hearty meal. And he brought me to "Taiwanese Cuisine Ajigen Chuwaten" restaurant. Hmm... I think this place didn't have a good reputation. Well, I can't complain since the young guy brought me here (laughs). Inside the restaurant, there was a lot of Chinese (Taiwanese?) being spoken, so it seems like we can have authentic Taiwanese cuisine here (laughs). The lunch menu is only 680 yen!! And you can have free rice refills... no wonder the young guy chose this place (laughs). I ordered the shrimp and egg in chili sauce lunch set. It arrived in about 15 minutes since it was quite crowded and busy. Let's dig in... hmm, this rice is not that tasty. I wish they would use better quality rice even if it's 100 yen more. The shrimp chili was actually pretty good. The side tofu (cold tofu?) portion was generous. Even though the rice wasn't great, I thought about getting a refill, but I ended up feeling full after this meal (laughs). Thank you for the meal. Next time, I'll ask to be taken to a different restaurant!

We went to the Moritomo Park with Taro and Kamui on April 4, 2022. Asahikawa has many great parks with playground equipment, so there is no shortage of places for children to play. Taro played around for over an hour that day. Children's energy is truly amazing! On the way back from the park, we visited the "Taiwanese Cuisine Ajigen Chuwa-ten" restaurant as a family. The interior of the restaurant is filled with what I assume is Chinese language being spoken. The staff are probably native speakers. It feels like a more authentic version of Gyoza no Ohsho (a popular gyoza chain in Japan). The menu has a wide variety of options, making it hard to choose, but we decided to go for the lunch menu, which seemed like a good deal. Taro had grilled gyoza and a small bowl of rice. I had the fried chicken and vegetable stir-fry lunch set for 748 yen (tax included). Although they didn't mention it, you can have unlimited rice refills. The fried chicken and vegetable stir-fry had a rich sauce that went well with the rice. The almond jelly and soup were around a 6 out of 10 in terms of taste. It's not incredibly delicious, but it's good value for money. I'll definitely be coming back here! The grilled gyoza cost 462 yen (tax included). It had lots of vegetables and a strong garlic flavor. It was easy to eat and not too heavy. It's not amazing, but it's above average. Taro was fast asleep as soon as we got home.

Yesterday was a slightly chilly Sunday. According to Wikipedia, Taiwan Ramen is a type of ramen mainly served in the Chukyo region. It is made by stir-frying ground pork, leeks, green onions, bean sprouts, and other ingredients with chili peppers for spiciness, then adding a soy sauce-based soup to boiled noodles, often with a large amount of garlic added. I went to a Taiwanese cuisine restaurant today to try their Taiwan Ramen set, which cost 880 yen for a set with Chinese rice bowl. The food was served in just 10 minutes. The ramen had ground pork, bean sprouts, and leeks on top. The soup was a light soy sauce flavor with a hint of spices. The noodles were medium-thick curly noodles cooked to a soft texture. I didn't really taste much garlic or spiciness from the chili peppers. Overall, it wasn't a very distinctive ramen, and maybe my expectations were too high. The Chinese rice bowl also had shrimp and quail eggs, which looked promising, but the flavor was nothing out of the ordinary. It was a typical Chinese rice bowl.

It's been a while since I went to Ajigen. I haven't been there for quite some time. I wonder if I'll go again soon, or if they will be closed for a while. It's still bright outside... but it's around 7 pm. The days are getting shorter as November approaches. I prefer it when it's still bright. Ajigen's charm has always been its affordability and generous portions. The prices have gone up since the last time I visited. They now display prices with tax included. The increase in prices is understandable, but it's good that they are transparent about it. The small price stickers on the items were amusing. The pickled vegetables were too salty this time, but adding them to the rice crackers was a good idea. The rice crackers were not as crispy as usual, but the flavor was good. The dumplings were well-cooked with a generous filling. The fried chicken was large but lacked flavor. The crispy yakisoba had a bigger portion than before and was very satisfying. Overall, the food was decent, but some dishes were a bit underwhelming in terms of taste.

On this day, I was invited to celebrate passing the Hokkaido Food Meister exam!! To start the celebration, let's have lunch... Thank you. At Ajigen for lunch, there wasn't much time. They said we could go at night, but our schedules didn't match, so we decided to meet here where we could quickly grab a meal. We were told we could eat as much as we wanted in advance, so I thought I might as well order Peking duck and shark fin soup for lunch... haha. Today's lunch menu, oh right, during lunchtime, there's a lunch menu. There are single item menus as well, but they take longer. So, should I just order all the lunch menus?? haha, I won't be able to finish them all... Maybe I should order all the ramen sets... If I say I want all the ramen and all the sides, the waiter will surely be surprised, right? Most of it will end up being taken home uneaten haha. The set meal Teppan Beef Black Pepper Stir-Fry is the best value... But... I've never had it before... Should I order all the set meals maybe?? Haha. Alright, let's just have them bring all the menus! It's a celebration for passing the exam, let's have a blast!! Fried Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry Lunch The first dish to arrive was the stir-fried dish. They stir-fry the fried chicken even more. When you think about it, it's double the effort. Frying and then stir-frying is different from just stir-frying, so the texture will probably be different, and it might be delicious. Probably delicious? Yes, I haven't tried it... Ramen Set Here is the ramen set. You can choose from chicken and leek ramen, pork bone and bean sprouts ramen, soy sauce wonton noodles (salt), Taiwanese ramen, and dan dan noodles. For the rice dishes, you can choose from Chinese bowl, char siu and egg bowl, five-treasure fried rice, Tianjin bowl, hoikoro bowl, and mapo bowl. Among these combinations, these are the first to appear. Soy Sauce Flavor Actually, this flavor is not on the menu. They have soy sauce ramen, but I asked for a different flavor to be made soy sauce. The noodles are slightly firm wavy noodles. I prefer them a bit firmer. And the soy sauce flavor is a bit light. The soup doesn't have that much punch. Wonton Noodles The wonton noodles were made soy sauce flavor. If you don't say anything, it's supposed to be salt flavor. But if you ask for soy sauce, they'll change it. The photo doesn't look soy sauce either. And the wonton is soft and delicious. I like it when the wonton is a bit mushy. The texture is retained even though it's soft, so I like it. Hoikoro Bowl Twice-Cooked Pork I like the taste of mapo tofu, but I've never had it in a bowl before. First attempt this time. The miso is based on sweet bean sauce. The sauce is quite thick on the rice. However, it was a bit watery. The main focus is on the vegetables rather than the meat, but it's a sufficient amount for lunch and fills you up. Filled up... Filled up... Wait... Didn't you order anything else?? Huh... Did you order something else?? No, I didn't order anything else... What are you doing!! It's a celebration, so you have to order fried chicken, five-treasure yakisoba, fried rice, spring rolls, and... You have to order more!! I got scolded haha. Um... I'm in my 50s haha. When I said that, oh no!! It's Mr. Hori!! A person in his 50s with the stomach of a teenager!! The amount we ordered was still just an appetizer. Oh well... Let's go eat the extra-large beef bowl when we leave here. That's what was suggested, but we used the excuse of time and left quickly. Haha. Um... I'll ask you again next time. Thank you for the meal. ↪◇Cost performance is good, you can eat quite safely◇Please lend me your support by clicking on the link above. Your one click on the popular blog ranking would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your cooperation.

When I'm hungry and within walking distance, I always think of the lunch ramen set here. Personally, the fried rice and Taiwan ramen set are my go-to choices. The fried rice is not the oily-coated kind, but more of a crumbly texture with a light salty taste. The ramen soup has a strong soy sauce flavor, with delicious bean sprouts and ground meat. The noodles are from a regular noodle company, nothing special but not bad either. I tried the soy sauce ramen once, but I still prefer the Taiwan ramen here. The mapo tofu set is spicy and flavorful, while the previously popular sesame chicken set is no longer available. It used to come with two pieces of chicken, but gradually became one piece and eventually disappeared from the menu. I wish they would bring it back or reconsider. As a long-time customer, I've noticed the portions getting smaller, menu changes, and price increases. While I understand the reasons behind these changes, customer satisfaction is important. The staff still speak loudly in their language, which I'm used to, but it might be off-putting for new customers. Despite these quirks, I hope they can maintain their current standards as the prices are reasonable and the portions are decent. The parking lot is spacious and the restaurant is clean, although I always notice uncovered small dishes and almond jelly left under the counter. I wonder why they don't cover them.

Today is the day of the lottery ticket release. I thought that September 2nd was the day for the lottery ticket, but it turns out that the lottery ticket day is different. On this day in 1945, the first "lottery ticket" was released in Japan based on the special fund adjustment law to raise funds for post-war reconstruction. The tickets were sold for 10 yen each, with prizes of 100,000 yen for the first prize, 10,000 yen for the second prize, 1,000 yen for the third prize, 50 yen for the fourth prize, and 20 yen for the fifth prize. In addition, consolation prizes included Indian cotton cloth for the first four prizes. Also, if you had four losing tickets, you could get 10 cigarettes. Due to shortages of goods, these prizes were highly valued at the time. Now it's 1 billion yen, quite a difference. I wonder if I'll ever win haha. Today, let's have Chinese food for lunch club inauguration day. The first meeting of the club was held at Chuya no Ajimoto. As it was the inauguration day, we applied for a commemorative day... which probably won't be approved haha. Club inauguration to have Chinese food?! What place will we be today? If the photos look delicious, please click the "↓" button! Lunch set for 800 yen, available for both lunch and dinner. So, I heard that quite a few people come alone at night to eat this. There are various options and the portions are generous. Today's lunch is 680 yen, apparently the menu changes weekly. But it seems like this menu is often available. I think they also have set meals like fried chicken. I asked the staff what flavor is the wonton noodles. Wait a moment... it's a pepper flavor. That's probably not it, it should be a soy sauce flavor. Can you make wonton noodles in soy sauce flavor? Wait a moment... we can make it. Okay then. So, I ordered the wonton noodles in soy sauce flavor and fried rice set. During the meeting, having Chinese food for lunch. The first meeting is in progress with three participants, including me. But it seems like there's a problem... having Chinese food... what is this? Mr. Sugiyama is thinking. First, what did you order? I ordered the ginger pork lunch. I see... that's not Chinese food. That's right... and is this ginger pork? It seems like it. It's quite different from the ginger pork I know. The main ingredient in this is onion. And the meat... seems like chicken. Although when I tried a piece, it seemed pork-ish. But calling this ginger pork is... haha. Well, it doesn't say pork... so it must be ginger onion haha. Taiwan ramen + Hoikoro bowl. When it comes to Taiwan ramen, it is said to have originated from a place called Aisen in Nagoya and is also called Nagoya ramen. Aisen and Aigen... seem somewhat similar but... here it says Taiwanese cuisine. So, is this the authentic version? I thought so, but apparently there's no Taiwan ramen in Taiwan. So, Aisen's ramen is Taiwan ramen, but it's slightly different... I see. And I thought Hoikoro was the same as Hoikoro, but they don't stretch it out at the end. I saw that on Wikipedia. I didn't know that. Is that... Chinese food? Mr. Hori asks again. Hmm... considering that today is the lunch club to have Chinese food, it might not be a good idea to break the rules from the first meeting... he seems a bit upset. Curly noodles, before I had the salt ramen. It was quite bland. So, I asked to have soy sauce ramen instead.

Drive to Ajigen. Open 24 hours a day. This day, had an early dinner. Even though it's already getting dark early. The brightness in the photo will be pitch dark in 30 minutes. Affordable and somewhat satisfying!!! What rank will it be today? If the photos look delicious, click the "↓" button!! ⇒ Please try clicking it once!! Sweet miso stir-fried pork I occasionally order this. The taste of the meat miso is delicious. It is wrapped in thin skin and eaten, but the balance between the skin and meat doesn't seem right. Usually, there is leftover skin. And compared to the past, the amount of meat miso has decreased. I want them to increase the amount of skin, though. Served with lettuce. Spread the skin, add meat miso, lettuce, and green onions. Roll it up. It's very thick. It can't be eaten in one bite. But if you don't put it in your mouth, it falls apart. So, I want to reduce the amount of filling, but then there will be a lot of leftover meat miso. This balance doesn't seem to change. Spring rolls It looks like there are 4 spring rolls, but actually, there are 2. One is cut diagonally, opened, and served. It looks nice and seems like a lot, but personally, I want to eat it as one whole without cutting it in half. If you ask, they will probably serve it that way. Served hot and delicious. Twice-cooked pork I don't order this often. It's cabbage and pork stir-fried with miso. However, the miso flavor is slightly weak. The basic seasoning is delicious, but it feels a bit light. I wish they would make the flavor stronger. Light or strong, I don't think the Chinese staff will understand. Fried dumplings The dumplings at Ajigen have thin skin. And they are filled with a lot of meat. So one piece is heavy. And they are cooked well, so they are delicious. There are also pan-fried dumplings, but I prefer these. Fried chicken set meal This day, there were 3 of us visiting. I decided to order the fried chicken set meal. Even if you order it as a set meal or as a single item, the size of the fried chicken remains the same. If you order this set meal for lunch, you will be very full. However, due to the size, there was a slight pinkish color in the center. This size. Even if the rice bowl is slightly small, the size of this fried chicken donburi would be quite impressive. It's exciting to have something big. Chinese soup Chinese soup with egg and seaweed. It has a thick texture and includes a small piece of tofu, which makes it delicious. The thick texture is good. I don't drink much soup, but when it's served, I make sure to have it. Almond jelly The almond jelly in the set meal looks like this. I remember that when you order it as a single item, it comes with fruits. But for a refreshing bite, this is enough. It's soft, and they must make it here. I don't like the hard ones that come out in buffets. Five-flavored fried rice The fried rice at Ajigen can be hit or miss. When it's a miss, it has no flavor and isn't fried properly. In those cases, I add soy sauce from the table. This day was a hit. It had a good amount of salt and pepper. If they add a bit more soy sauce flavor, it would be perfect. Fried rice with chicken I tried fried rice with chicken for the first time. Fried rice as a side dish with white rice. The result... It's quite compatible. Of course, because it's just rice. But the distinction between the fried rice part and the white rice part is clear in the mouth. Ajigen is generally generous in portion size, so if you order fried chicken, it equals...

I visited a restaurant after seeing on SNS that their food was quite spicy. The staff and chefs all seemed to be of Chinese descent, speaking a language I couldn't understand. But when it came to customer service, they were able to communicate in Japanese without any issues. I tried their Special Spicy Ramen for 780 yen (excluding tax), which came with a separate serving of spicy minced meat. The ramen broth was surprisingly light and had a subtle salty flavor, maybe a mix of salt and soy sauce? I wondered if it was really that spicy as I cautiously tasted the minced meat. It turned out to be not too bad, so I added it all in. The noodles were chewy and yellow. After mixing and eating, I found it to be moderately spicy but not extremely hot. The soup had lots of orange-colored coarse ground chili floating in it, but even though I'm not a spice enthusiast, I felt they could have reduced the saltiness a bit and added a bit more spiciness.

It's been a while since I came here. I don't usually come for lunch, I tend to go more in the evenings. I decided to order a single item this time, instead of a set lunch. I tried the vegetable ramen for the first time, and it had a clear, salty soup with mainly bean sprouts as the main vegetable. I also ordered the crispy yakisoba, which I love. While enjoying my meal, I noticed someone who looked like a celebrity but seemed engrossed in their work. I didn't want to disturb them, so I left quietly. The crispy yakisoba had a nice texture and I enjoyed eating it with the sauce. It seemed like the person I saw earlier was stood up, as they were waiting for someone who didn't show up. I left without being noticed and finished my meal.

A Taiwanese restaurant located in Chuwari, Asahikawa City along Route 12. They offer great value lunch options, including ramen and rice set meals. The staff are all from different countries, giving the place an exotic atmosphere. The spacious interior has a number of semi-private table seats where you can relax. On this day, I ordered the "Ramen Set" (800 yen excluding tax), where you can choose from 6 types of ramen and rice dishes to create your own set. I chose the "Taiwan Ramen" and "Tianjin Rice" set. You can also help yourself to drinks at the drink corner, offering choices like Oolong tea, hot coffee, and iced coffee (maybe only in summer?). I paired my meal with Oolong tea. The food was served in about 10 minutes. The Taiwan Ramen had plenty of minced meat, bean sprouts, and leeks in a slightly spicy soup. The noodles were thin and went well with the spicy soup. The Tianjin Rice had fluffy eggs and a generous amount of sauce, with a slightly rich flavor. The taste may vary depending on the chef, as there were a few in the kitchen. After the meal, I enjoyed a cup of iced coffee from the drink corner, making it a relaxing dining experience.