Casually stopped by for lunch in Biei. This restaurant faces the main street in front of the station. I had been curious about it every time I passed by, so I decided to visit for the first time. However, a terrifying incident happened that I never expected. I checked the opening hours and it was 11 am. I arrived a little after 11 am. Is it okay? I asked, but the woman there seemed unfriendly. It would have been nice if she had a bit more of a smile. I took a photo of the exterior of the restaurant. I asked if I could wait inside, but it seemed like I would be in the way. So, while waiting outside, I took a photo of the exterior. It seems like a ramen shop run by a yakiniku restaurant. While I was taking photos, two customers who came later went inside without acknowledging that I was waiting. The staff did not come to call me in or inform the customers that someone was waiting outside. It was disappointing customer service. The ticket machine had no menu, so I had to look at the options when buying the ticket. I wondered what the recommended items were. There were two sets available - one with soy sauce or salt ramen and a half-fried rice. I chose the soy sauce ramen with half-fried rice set. The set was 990 yen, and the ramen alone was 790 yen, so the half-fried rice was an additional 200 yen. The noodles were curly and medium thickness. The soup seemed to use the broth from the chashu. The flavor of the soup was not very deep. The toppings included chashu, menma, and green onions. The chashu was tender and had a good texture. The menma was thick and had a nice crunch. I felt like someone was watching me. When I looked to the side, I saw someone who looked familiar. It was someone who resembled someone I knew. They ordered a spicy ramen with rice. Could it be Horiyoshi-san, the brother of Horiko-chan? The ramen was decent, but the fried rice felt more like stir-fried rice than fried rice. The portion of the fried rice seemed small due to the way it was plated. I felt like the person next to me was someone I knew, but they didn't talk to me. They just ate their ramen quietly. I couldn't bring myself to talk to them either. The person next to me finished their noodles very quickly. It was Horiyoshi-san or Horiko-chan, I was sure of it. But there was something different about their vibe. They would have talked to me if it was them. But they didn't, which was strange. At that moment, they stopped with the noodles in their hand. Were they going to talk to me now? The half-fried rice was quite large, but the way it was plated made it look like less food. It tasted more like stir-fried rice than traditional fried rice. I looked to the side and saw that the person who had been eating noodles had already finished. They were eating so fast! Their speed confirmed that they were a member of the Hori family.

Arrived on a weekday a little after 11 o'clock with no other customers. Located along the main street of Biei, right next to a free parking lot. The interior of the restaurant consists only of a counter, but it is connected to a yakiniku restaurant called "Shokumiya" in the back. There were two female staff members. I purchased the "Miso Ramen" (850 yen) without hesitation using the touch panel ticket machine, while my companion chose salt and soy sauce flavors. The ramen for three people arrived simultaneously in about 10 minutes. It is a tonkotsu-based ramen, blended with four types of locally produced miso. It was quite rich and slightly salty. It leaves a greasy feeling around the mouth. The noodles were thin, white, and slightly curly with a moderate firmness. The two slices of char siu were tender. The only vegetable included was green onions. The shinchiku (bamboo shoots) were thick with a good crunch. The taste of the miso ramen was satisfying even for those who prefer only miso flavor. The taste itself is not bad, so it might "shine" if the richness is adjusted. I would like to try the "Spicy Miso Vegetable Ramen" if I have the chance.

I replaced the tires on my beloved car after 4 years. Last time, I couldn't afford much, so I bought tires online for 4000 yen each. They were great in terms of cost performance, but I couldn't enjoy taking corners. This time, I purchased Japanese-made tires at the dealership, and they are quite good. My wife and I decided to drive to the neighboring town for a meal. We first entered Biei, parked the car in town, and took a stroll. Then we found a few places where we could eat, and we decided to pick one. The final decision today is up to my wife. We found a small restaurant that looked like a cafe, a ramen shop, and a diner. The photo of ramen in front of this shop looked very delicious, so we chose this place. I like ramen with vegetables, or rather, I feel that stir-fried vegetables are a must in ramen. The vegetable ramen at this shop looked very delicious. I purchased a soy sauce vegetable chashu ramen ticket at the entrance for 1200 yen, which is a decent price. My wife chose miso ramen for 820 yen. From the photo, it seems that the miso ramen does not come with vegetables. Generally, in many old ramen shops in Hokkaido, miso ramen often comes with stir-fried vegetables. I wondered if there were only counter seats, but there was a tatami room in the back with six table seats. We sat there. There were two young female staff members. They brought water in a pitcher, which was nice. It seemed like it used to be a yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant. Perhaps it turns into a yakiniku restaurant at night? That's the impression I got. The restaurant was clean. It seemed like one person was in charge of cooking, and they worked efficiently. It was ready in about 10 minutes. My soy sauce vegetable chashu ramen had quite a lot of volume. The chashu consisted of two slices of pork belly and four slices of lean meat. The vegetables included plenty of onions, bean sprouts, carrots, and even wood ear mushrooms. It was voluminous. First, the soup. It had a soy sauce flavor with a slightly strong salty taste, but it was quite impactful and delicious. The vegetables were crunchy and satisfying to eat. The chashu seemed a bit cold, which seemed to affect the soup. I wanted to warm up the pork belly chashu, so I soaked it in the soup. The noodles were Asahikawa noodles cooked to the right texture. Quite delicious. The lean meat chashu, when soaked in the soup, was warm in some parts and cold in others. However, it had a firm texture that I liked. The pork belly chashu, which was warm from the beginning, was very delicious! It had a melting texture and great flavor. Hmm... this chashu seems to be becoming a specialty. The sinew was salty and had a good texture. It was quite generous in portion, so I asked my wife to help me with one slice of chashu. My wife's miso ramen had a unique flavor specific to this shop. It had a hint of ginger and probably sesame... The balance was pleasant. Like the soy sauce ramen, it had a slightly strong salty taste, which would be good for young people or those doing sweaty work or sports. The restaurant had a sense of cleanliness, polite service, and carefully prepared ramen. It was very comfortable. I think for people over 50 like me who don't exercise much, the salty taste might be a bit strong, but the ramen was enjoyable and delicious enough. I want to visit again. Next time, I think I'll try the salt ramen... Thank you for the meal!

In Biei-cho, around the Michi-no-Eki (roadside station), there are various ramen shops as well as soba, bread, Western food, etc. Today, the closest place to the Michi-no-Eki is recommended for chicken ramen. You purchase it from a ticket machine and they hand it to you. I ordered the "Chicken Salt Ramen". There were plenty of vegetables and the staff was friendly. I waited at the counter for a while and then received a golden clear soup ramen with lots of vegetables and two thick menma (bamboo shoots). The vegetables were unexpectedly delicious. Overall, it had a gentle flavor. Thank you for the meal.

Oh... delicious♡ It has a rich flavor too~♡ And it's "hot"♬ The appearance of the store... well, there is no trace of the previous look... actually, I can't remember it (laughs) It seems like Biei is still popular as a tourist destination♪ Even though it's a weekday, there are many overseas customers walking around with smartphones in hand, looking like they're having fun (* ॑꒳ ॑* ) Today, the purpose of my mini drive to Biei was to visit "Tsumugi" san♡ It's lunchtime, but there are no customers inside the store... maybe just a coincidence? It opened in February, so it might get crowded in Biei in the summer...♬ [Chicken Salt Ramen] 760 yen Oh my! It's a ticket machine... ( ｰ̀ωｰ́) Let's make sure not to make a mistake... Let's go with the basic salt and soy sauce! I was tempted by the spicy option too, but if the salt one is delicious, I'll come back again (*ˊᵕˋ*) It took about 7-8 minutes from ordering to the ramen being ready across the counter! First, I'm amazed by the clear and beautiful soup♡ I didn't say anything about the noodles, but they were cooked to my liking (^_-)ｲｲﾈ♪ The chicken flavor is light and not at all unpleasant, very easy to eat♬ Towards the end, it got a little salty, but the lingering deliciousness of the soup remained hot until the end, and I ended up finishing almost all of it (๑´ڡ`๑)♡ I also tried the soy sauce, and the rounded soy sauce soup was not as salty as it looked, and of course, it was hot♡ The deliciousness of the chashu makes the soup delicious as well♪ It's a matter of preference, but... I found the chicken salt ramen to be delicious (*ᵕᴗᵕ)...♪*ﾟMaybe there's a hint of magic in it...? The interior of the store is clean, the staff is nice, and I'm curious about the spicy option, so I've decided to visit again♬ I hope the hotness continues... (*˘ ˘*) I'm also interested in the "yakiniku" next door that switches over at 17:00~♡

Visited on June 11th (Tuesday) and started work in the Biei area today! Work is going smoothly, and now it's time for lunch! The staff at the site office recommended a new ramen shop, saying it's delicious. Apparently, it's a dual-purpose shop with a yakiniku restaurant, according to the locals. I checked on Tabelog beforehand and saw that "Takurele" has already been reviewed by My Reviewer and "Netsunetsu" has also visited. Despite it being a weekday Tuesday, I decided to go around 1 PM to avoid the lunch rush. I parked at the public parking lot next to "Hilltown Exchange Building Vielle" as recommended by the staff. The ticket machine was a bit intimidating, but I was relieved to see clear images of the ramen options. I ordered the soy sauce ramen. It arrived in about 10 minutes. The soup tasted like the classic soy sauce flavor of Asahikawa ramen. It looked rich, but it wasn't overpowering. The menma was quite thick, reminiscent of the style of Umewakatei in Asahikawa. The noodles were similar to Katomen, and overall, it was a delicious ramen! Another satisfying lunch today!

Next to the yakiniku restaurant, this ramen shop is only open for lunch. On a Sunday afternoon, it had a decent amount of customers, including tourists. When I asked the staff for a recommendation, they suggested either soy sauce or salt, so I decided to try the salt ramen. The dishes were prepared by a woman, with a young man assisting. The shop is mainly run by the woman, who seems attentive and delicate. The salt ramen arrived with traditional toppings like green onions and chashu. The menma was slightly thick and of good quality. The noodles were medium thickness with a nice firmness and very delicious. The soup was hot and the salt was strong, almost intense. Salt ramen tends to have a strong saltiness, but this one had a slight sweetness and a hint of the noodle broth, making it stand out. The saltiness might be considered a bit strong, but I personally liked it. The shop had descriptions of their ramen's characteristics on the counter, and after trying the salt ramen, I'm now curious to try the soy sauce ramen next time. I think this shop will become very popular, especially in the summer.