Today's lunch was at Ramen Kitasai inside MaxValu Kitahiroshima store. As I was looking at the food ticket machine, I saw Yuzukosho Ramen! Even though I knew I might be tricked, I decided to order it. The first bite was delicious chicken broth salt ramen, and I couldn't taste the yuzu pepper at all. But as I continued eating, the flavor and spiciness of the yuzu pepper gradually emerged, and it turned out to be unexpectedly delicious. It was a refreshing and spicy ramen that made me sweat a little. It's not the type of place I would go out of my way to visit, but it never disappoints. Another satisfying bowl today. Thank you for the meal.

【Completely Non-Smoking】Inside a MaxValu store located along the main road leading from the central area of Kitahiroshima City towards Oomagari, there is a ramen shop tenant. Perhaps due to the nearby university, they offer large and mega-sized portions on their menu! The location of MaxValu Kitahiroshima store is about 600m from the JR Chitose Line underpass, heading towards Oomagari along Route 1080 (Oomagari Line). The system involves purchasing food tickets from a vending machine. Visited again for lunch on July 16, 2023. I had a sudden craving for delicious ramen and fried rice after feeling a bit irritated and cloudy the other day, so I came here. Surprisingly, there was no event at Escon on this day, so I entered Kitahiroshima with peace of mind. I ordered a set of ramen and a rice bowl. The ramen had a pork-based soup that spread from the first bite as usual, but it felt like something was missing in terms of vegetable flavors. The fried rice also lacked a certain crispiness. Perhaps it's due to differences in preparation or the impact of rising ingredient costs. Today's meal was tasty, but somehow lacked that extra touch. Nevertheless, I will definitely come back again (laughs).

There are plenty of delicious things to eat in Hokkaido, but surprisingly there is no Tanmen (spicy noodle soup) available. Whenever I have a craving for Tanmen, I search on various websites but only find "vegetable ramen." Does anyone know where I can find delicious Tanmen? So, I visited this place with my husband who loves Ankake Yakisoba (stir-fried noodles with thick sauce) because they have Tanmen here. The restaurant was almost full, and many people were enjoying Ankake Yakisoba. The portions were huge! We bought meal tickets at the entrance (Ankake Yakisoba with soy sauce and Tanmen) and then ordered at our table. The Tanmen arrived first with a mountain of vegetables, but it was okay because my husband and I shared it. The taste was good, with the right amount of saltiness. The noodles were smooth and went well with the soup. It was quite close to Tanmen. My husband's Ankake Yakisoba, which was a regular size, had a generous portion. Personally, I would have liked it more if it had mustard. I tried a bit, and it was different from Tanmen, with a stronger flavor and nicely cooked noodles. The menu had a variety of set meals and seasonal items.

I had the impression that it was just a ramen shop inside MaxValu, but I heard that their Ankake Yakisoba is quite popular. While refueling at the gas station in front of it, I remembered something about Ankake Yakisoba here... Let's give it a try. When I peeked inside, I saw quite a few customers, and it seemed like more than half of them were eating Ankake Yakisoba. I bought a ticket for the Ankake Yakisoba, where you could choose between soy sauce and salt. I went with soy sauce. When the dish arrived, I thought, "Wait a minute, this isn't bad, it's actually delicious!" The flavor of garlic was strong overall, but it was packed with ingredients and had a decent portion even with the regular size. I apologize for prejudging based on my preconceptions. It seems like there is also one in MaxValu in Higashi Ward. The parking lot is spacious, and I feel like I want to come back again. That's the kind of feeling I had.

【Completely Smoke-Free】Inside the MaxValu store located along the main road connecting the central area of Kitahiroshima City to Oomagari, there is a ramen restaurant tenant. Perhaps due to the nearby university, they offer large and mega-sized menu options! The location of MaxValu Kitahiroshima store is along Route 1080 (Omagari Line), about 600m from the JR Chitose Line towards Oomagari. The system is to buy food tickets at the vending machine. On April 3, 2023, at 1:30 pm, I revisited this place, which is truly appreciated by me. It serves as a safety valve for me when cycling around Kitahiroshima, Eniwa, and Chitose. This supermarket tenant operates without regular holidays, so this restaurant is always open. Moreover, the food is delicious. They offer self-service water and generous portion sizes. On this day, after some events, we ended up having lunch here. I like soy sauce, miso, fried rice, and dishes with sauce, but on this day, I decided to try the Otokomae Ramen for 930 yen. Otokomae. Even at this age, I will never be described as "cute" like Mogutan. While waiting for the food ticket, I realized that this might be the Jiro-style ramen, which I have never tried before. It says thick noodles, so this must be the Jiro-style, I thought. Alright, I'll try this once in my life. It said it was a seafood soy sauce flavor, which I didn't pay much attention to. The first bite - so fishy, not my favorite... The noodles are hard, I really don't like them... They are so hard that it's hard to slurp and eat. As for the fishy taste, I stopped caring about it halfway through. The cooking style of this restaurant suits me. The fishy ramen I had last year was torture until the end with the fishy bitterness. The hard noodles and the way they were cooked... I've tried several times before, but I still don't understand what's good about them. It was good that I managed to finish it until the end. The minced garlic at the bottom was tough, though, haha. Thank you for the meal. Next time, I'll just go for the regular Ankake Keika or Fried Rice set ♬ Food preferences really vary from person to person.

【Completely Non-Smoking】Inside a MaxValu store along the main road leading from the central area of Kitahiroshima City towards Oomagari, there is a ramen shop tenant that offers large and mega-sized menu items, perhaps due to the nearby university! The location of MaxValu Kitahiroshima store is about 600m from the JR Chitose Line underpass, heading towards Oomagari along Route 1080 (Oomagari Line). The system involves purchasing food tickets from a vending machine. On October 8, 2022, at 1:30 PM, I revisited the area after shopping at a fruit and vegetable farm in Ebetsu, passing through Namporo and planning to have lunch at a gyoza restaurant in Nagayama. However, seeing mostly waiting customers, I decided to leave quickly. Feeling hungry and cold, I rode my bicycle to this ramen shop. My goal was the piping hot ankake (thick starchy sauce) dish. I used the ticket machine to order the "extra large serving" of chuka-han (Chinese-style rice) with soy sauce flavor for 1160 yen. The food was served in just a few minutes. The ankake sauce, made with pork-based ramen broth, had a slightly rich taste that paired well with the abundance of cabbage and wood ear mushrooms. The meat portion was small due to the impact of rising ingredient costs, but the focus was on the hot ankake sauce and rice, so it was not a problem. The rice was slightly firmer, perhaps cooked for fried rice, which complemented the topping well. Despite being very hungry, I took 40 minutes to finish the meal, as I have been eating less lately. However, I enjoyed every bite without getting tired of it, thanks to its delicious taste. It was a satisfying meal, and I look forward to trying the salt-flavored ankake next time. Once my stomach returns to its usual size, I want to try the "extra large serving" of ankake yakisoba with an additional side of rice. Enjoy your meal!

I visited this place for the first time after checking it out. I was in the mood for a hearty fried rice, so I ordered a large serving. The fried rice was fluffy and had a decent portion. The taste was not boring. The restaurant is not very spacious, but it seemed busy as customers kept coming in one after another. The ramen also looked voluminous, so I will try the ramen next time.

In August 2022, I visited a ramen shop located inside MaxValu along Oka Street in Kitahiroshima City. I heard that their fried rice is very delicious, so I decided to try it out. I purchased the fried rice and Chinese-style rice from the vending machine. It took about 10 minutes for them to prepare the food. The Chinese-style rice was generously portioned and had a rich sauce with plenty of ingredients. It was incredibly tasty, and the seasoning was just right, making it very appetizing. The fried rice was well-cooked and seasoned perfectly, but personally, I preferred the Chinese-style rice. I heard that their ramen, especially the Jiro-style ramen, is also popular and delicious. I would like to visit again to try their ramen, but I will definitely order the Chinese-style rice again.

【Completely Non-Smoking】Inside the MaxValu store located along the main road connecting the central area of Kitahiroshima City to Oomagari, there is a ramen restaurant tenant. Perhaps due to the nearby university, they offer large and mega-sized menu options! The location of MaxValu Kitahiroshima store is about 600m from the JR Chitose Line underpass towards Oomagari on Route 1080 (Omagari Line). The system involves purchasing food tickets from a vending machine. --- August 29, 2022, a little after 11 am, revisited by bicycle to Kitahiroshima Station, and today's first lunch stop was here. As a result, this is the ramen restaurant I've visited the most this year. My order was the Chinese rice, which was very hot with plenty of sauce on top, providing sufficient volume alone (lol). This may be due to the impact of rising raw material costs. The protein content is a bit low, but the fresh and delicious vegetables cover that perfectly. Also, the water at this shop is delicious and served in a pitcher, so you can freely drink it, which is a big plus.

I tried to eat a large portion of "Ankake Yakisoba" at a restaurant that offers giant-sized meals. Despite feeling a bit nervous, I managed to finish the meal after struggling with the overwhelming amount of food. The sauce, vegetables, and noodles were all delicious, but I found it difficult to finish due to the sheer quantity. Although I don't usually order large portions, it was a fun experience to challenge myself. I may try it again in the future, but for now, I prefer to stick to regular-sized meals.

【Non-Smoking】Located inside the MaxValu store along the main road leading from the center of Kita-Hiroshima City to Oomagari, this ramen shop offers large and mega-sized menu options, possibly due to the nearby university. To reach MaxValu Kita-Hiroshima, head 600 meters towards Oomagari from under the JR Chitose Line along Route 1080 (Oomagari Line). The system involves purchasing food tickets from a vending machine. On June 5, 2022, at 1:30 PM, I revisited the restaurant after being unable to get a seat 30 minutes earlier. I managed to find a table for one and decided to try the ramen shop recommended by a staff member from Matsubara Farm. I opted for the nostalgic soy sauce ramen, which was priced the same as the soy sauce ramen and half-fried rice I had earlier. The nostalgic ramen offers a choice of salt, soy sauce, or miso flavors. The wait for the food was about 10 minutes, during which I noticed other customers ordering the Jiro-style ramen, which came with a mountain of vegetables and thick straight noodles. The soy-based soup had a strong soy flavor with minimal seasoning and a slightly salty taste. The water served here was exceptionally delicious, possibly sourced from Kitahiro or Eniwa. The slightly wavy thin straight noodles had a nice soy flavor when slurped. The soft and tasty bamboo shoots and excellent chashu pork were highlights of the dish. The mini-fried rice, made with the same delicious chashu pork, was well-seasoned and piping hot, ranking high among Chinese restaurant-style fried rice. Despite some older negative reviews, my experience with the food at this restaurant was very positive. The staff promptly cleared tables and wiped them down after customers left, showing great efficiency in their work. The bustling kitchen atmosphere and the skillful preparation of stir-fried dishes make me want to revisit this place. I am interested in trying the mega-sized Chinese rice and exploring the miso and salt ramen options. Even though it was crowded on a Sunday afternoon, the fact that a ramen shop inside a supermarket was full of customers indicates that it is well-loved by the locals. I am considering becoming a regular customer here.

The child wanted to go to a ramen shop, but the nearby store was closed, so we stopped by here. It was convenient to be able to shop as well. It's a ticket system, so you decide while looking at the menu at the entrance. Even women can order the "Man Size" ramen, so don't worry. When there were no seats, the staff squeezed in at the counter or moved us to an open booth, they were kind. The child had a child-sized soy sauce ramen with gyoza (there is only one in the photo, but it comes with five). I have been curious about the Man Size ramen. The portion was just right to get full. I pushed aside the cabbage and thick bean sprouts to meet the thick noodles. The noodles felt like they were taken out of a pack, with a slightly crunchy texture that wasn't very pleasant. They were a bit harder than I expected, so I set them aside and ate the vegetables first. There was a mountain of garlic, so it's not for those with upcoming social plans. Next time I'll order them softer. I want to try noodles that are more chewy. The soup was salty, so I left some. I got one gyoza, and the skin was a bit chewy. I wish it had a more crispy texture. The child seemed satisfied after finishing the soup, so the goal was achieved.

【No Smoking】Located inside the MaxValu store along the main road leading from the central area of Kitahiroshima City to Omasu direction, there is a ramen shop tenant ^^ Perhaps because there is a university nearby, they offer large and extra-large portion sizes on their menu!!! The location of MaxValu Kitahiroshima store is along Route 1080 (Omasu Line) about 600m from under the JR Chitose Line. The system is to buy food tickets at the ticket machine. Visited for the first time at 2:30 pm on November 24, 2021. During this season, it seems to be an animal instinct to crave for calories, so my body was craving for replenishment. On this day, I had already gone on a sushi crawl in Namporo Town, and by the time I left Namporo Town, I was already starving. I headed to Kitahiroshima while watching the swans camping out, and went straight to this place. I was a little hesitant about what to eat, ramen and fried rice set? No, no, this is the one for sure. Ankake yakisoba, huge portion, 1080 yen, soy sauce flavor. In the kitchen, the noodles are laid out on a huge plate (laughs). It took about 10 minutes for the food to be served. The hot ankake sauce was really hot. Hot things are just hot. The thickness and seasoning of the ankake were very good, and the vegetables were cooked through. I ate it all the way to the end without getting tired. After visiting two sushi restaurants, I restrained myself, but if it was this delicious, I could have added more rice, mixed it with extra ankake, and made it into a Chinese rice bowl (laughs). I still feel like I haven't eaten enough, but it might affect dinner, so let's call it a day for today's lunch. Now, let's buy souvenirs for my colleagues and head home. ^^

In November 2019, I visited a ramen restaurant called "Ramen Hokusa" located inside the MaxValu supermarket in Kitahiroshima city, just off Route 1080. The restaurant operates on a ticket vending system, and I ordered the soy sauce ramen and fried rice set. The ramen was served in a large bowl with sesame seeds on top, plenty of vegetables, and curly noodles in a clear soy sauce broth. The fried rice was moist and included carrots, which added an interesting twist. The menu is not extensive, but they also offer dishes like Hoikoro set meal and Chinese rice bowl. I would like to try their ankake yakisoba on my next visit.

After a meeting in Kitahiroshima City, we had lunch. I hadn't eaten in this town before, so we decided to drop in. For some reason, I remembered the doctor's advice during my health check-up: "You should avoid the large portion of ramen. There's no limit on vegetables." Today, I went for a healthy option and ordered bean sprout ramen. My stomach was full of bean sprouts! My colleague ordered yakisoba with thick sauce and struggled with the large portion (laughs). Thanks for the meal.

Ankake yakisoba with soy sauce flavor ✌️ I always think about trying the salt flavor once, but in the end, I always go for soy sauce (lol) Thank you for the generous serving, it was a satisfying meal!

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