I had eaten here a few times before, but I hadn't been back since the airport store closed. This was my first time having Takanotsume in a while, and I chose the soy sauce flavor. For those who like a sharp saltiness, go for the salt flavor. The soy sauce has a mild saltiness and a hint of sweetness. I thought the soy sauce flavor was the right choice that day. The burnt flavor is delicious. The menma (seasoned bamboo shoots) is also tasty. It's easy to eat without getting tired of it, but it's a bit oily, so it's best to eat it when your stomach is feeling good.

"I arrived at 'Ryu no Shizuku' around 3 PM. There were a few customers at this time. I came here to eat 'Ryu no Shizuku' this time. The special spicy lard kept the dish hot and delicious. The toppings of seaweed, char siu, chopped green onions, wood ear mushrooms, gluten, and long menma added an enjoyable visual appeal. The soup had a delicious taste of domestically brewed soy sauce and coated the noodles well. I have tried all the dishes in the Ryu series, but the iconic 'Ryu no Shizuku' is still my favorite!"

I wasn't expecting much because it had a chain store feel, but the soup was rich, the noodles had a good texture, and it was surprisingly delicious. The portion size was generous and they had a variety of side menu options. Even though I went during an off-peak time, it was understandable that there were many customers due to the quality and convenience.

"The Ultimate Dragon" for 950 yen and "Spicy Chicken Skewers x3" for 480 yen. We had to wait a bit to enter because there was a YOSAKOI event happening outside. While waiting, I noticed some customers who had already finished eating but were just sitting and chatting, which annoyed me. I also observed another group of men with a condescending attitude towards those waiting in line behind them, and thought to myself, "I don't want to be like that." After a 10-minute wait, we were seated at the counter near the entrance. Today, I tried the miso ramen called "The Ultimate Dragon" as well as the "Spicy Chicken Skewers." The miso soup was slightly spicy and flavorful, with seaweed, large slices of chashu pork, and wood ear mushrooms. It truly lived up to its name as a special miso ramen. Next, the "Spicy Chicken Skewers" arrived. My initial impression was that they were smaller than I expected. The crispy chicken skin had a nice texture, and the juiciness was decent. However, I didn't feel that they were as big as I had hoped, coming from a place where large zangi (fried chicken) is the norm. Overall, it was delicious!"

On 22/04/05, I had "Charred Lard Soy Sauce Ramen for 750 yen" for lunch during my business trip to Higashikagura-cho. Today, I'm working in Higashikagura-cho again. This town actually has very few dining options, and all the popular places are fully booked (sigh). Oh well, no choice. Continuing from yesterday, I headed to Alti Mall. I've heard mixed reviews about this place in the past. But now, I hear they have expanded to Tokyo and even Canada. The restaurant was almost full. I decided to go for the cheapest option on the ticket machine. As long as my stomach is satisfied, it's all good. I was pleasantly surprised. It was actually quite tasty (^_^;) The soy sauce soup had a distinct charred flavor. The hot soup, combined with the lard, coated the low-hydration noodles well. The chashu had a gentle taste that contrasted with the soup. The menma had a seasoning that is not common in Asahikawa. It's not my preference, but it's not bad. I appreciated the small details like toothpicks. It's understandable why this place is so popular.

I visited this restaurant for the first time. I went right after returning to my home country (lol). I tried their special ramen called "Ryu no Shizuku," which is a soy sauce flavor. The staff at the restaurant was not just serving in the hall, but also working in the kitchen making the ramen. They were multitasking, a one-person show, just like a mirror. The soup was very hot, but as I got used to it, the delicious flavor started to come through. It was very tasty. I noticed a group of students looking at the sign at the entrance of the restaurant, and a staff member immediately brought water to an empty table. I guess they wanted to quickly seat the students if they decided to come in. I looked up and saw a young, androgynous handsome guy. His cuteness almost made me fall back (lol). That's all for this review of the restaurant!

This is the "Ultimore" ramen from Higuraku, with the "Takanotsume" option. Takanotsume ramen shops have been popping up in various places lately. I decided to have a late lunch. I purchased a meal ticket from the ticket machine for the "Choose Your Set" option (1,000 yen). I chose the "Charred Lard Soy Sauce" ramen and the "Takanotsume Garlic Gyoza (Spicy)" option. There were four types of gyoza to choose from, but I like spicy food so I went with this one. When ordering, they asked me about the firmness of the noodles. I specified "firm" because I didn't want them to get soggy while taking photos (lol). The ramen arrived in about 7-8 minutes, followed by the gyoza 2-3 minutes later. The Charred Lard Soy Sauce ramen had a base of pork bone with a hint of kelp flavor. It was hot and the charred lard aroma was quite nice. The noodles were medium-thin curly noodles, the chashu was pork belly roll chashu, the menma had a light seasoning, and there were also wood ear mushrooms and gluten in the bowl. There were Takanotsume peppers on the table, so I added them gradually to increase the spiciness. I enjoyed changing the flavor as I ate. The Takanotsume Garlic Gyoza (Spicy) was served on a hot plate. It was nice and hot. At first, it didn't seem too spicy, but as I continued eating, I started to feel the heat. It's the type of spiciness that kicks in later. The garlic flavor was also prominent, making it quite enjoyable. This restaurant offers "Wari Soup" if requested, which allows you to enjoy the ramen until the last bite.

I have been to the area near Shijo Street before, but this is my first visit here. The ramen looks mild, but it packs a punch. It was a bit heavy for me towards the end. It might be better if it was a little hotter. Thank you for the meal. ▪️Ryu no Kiwami▪️

It has been several months since I last visited this ramen shop. I chose the Shiroryu ramen with a topping of flavored egg from the ticket machine. The noodles were firm curly noodles, and the soup had a rich and deep flavor with a refreshing aftertaste, making it a satisfying salt ramen. I didn't order gyoza this time, but I noticed that the gyoza menu has expanded with variations like cheese gyoza, so I would like to try them next time.

On days off, lunch tends to be on the later side, around 3 pm. When looking for a ramen shop open at that time, it's often found near tourist spots or as a chain store. However, in Asahikawa, there are fewer disappointments in such places. This time, I visited the Takanotsume Altimore Higashikagura store. Orders are made through a vending machine for prepayment, so you can't take your time deciding. I decided to try the "Hakuryu (salt) ramen for 850 yen," as they mostly serve soy sauce ramen here. Hakuryu has a name that reminds me of sumo wrestlers, but I like it. The ramen arrived in a few minutes. The soup was a rich pork bone salt broth. The richness is most delicious when first tasted. Inside were bamboo shoots, two slices of pork belly chashu, wood ear mushrooms, menma, green onions, and dried seaweed. I slurped the noodles and finished them in one go. Contrary to what you see on TV, there isn't much conversation while eating ramen, similar to gyudon (beef bowl) shops. Thanks to the lard, the ramen stayed hot until the end. I recommend it to those who like rich salt flavors. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I had been curious about this place for a long time, and finally visited. I decided on my order from the menu outside the store, purchased it from the ticket machine next to the entrance, and told the cheerful lady that I wanted my noodles to be firm. I ordered the Shoyu Vegetable Ramen for ¥800 with an additional topping of seared chashu for ¥250, and the Spicy Miso Vegetable Ramen for ¥950 with an extra chashu topping for ¥200. After a short wait, a delicious-looking bowl of ramen was served. It looked rich and tasty! I took a sip and thought, "Hmm, delicious." The vegetables were sweet and crunchy. The seared chashu was melt-in-your-mouth tender. The chashu had a lot of fatty parts and was soft. The noodles were thin, with a firm texture, and very delicious. Thank you for the meal! I will definitely visit again!

I was undecided on what to eat, but I chose Dragon's Tears ramen. I also ordered a Negi Chashu donburi because I was curious about the egg yolk. I always think that the ticket vending machine is a problem when going to a new restaurant. I want to decide while looking at the menu, but it's hard to do so with the vending machine. If there are people waiting behind me, I often end up pressing a button for something I didn't really want. It would be helpful if ordering at the table was an option. When I handed the food ticket to the staff, they asked me about the firmness of the noodles. It was a nice touch. Of course, I ordered them firm. The ramen arrived in 7 minutes, followed by the Negi Chashu donburi 1 minute later. The ramen had wheat gluten, bamboo shoots, and green onions, as well as seaweed and a large slice of pork chashu arranged in the bowl. It looked impressive. However, the green onions were regular size instead of the small ones shown in the menu photo. Also, the amount of green onions was much less than in the photo. The seaweed and chashu were large as shown in the photo, but a bit disappointing. Perhaps due to the lard, the soup was hot and had a fragrant aroma. The soy sauce flavor was strong and paired well with the soup. The bamboo shoots were salt-free, but only 3 pieces, which felt a bit lacking. The large chashu pork at the back had a slightly strong smell, so those who dislike the smell may want to soak it in the soup before eating. The Asahikawa classic low-water, thin, curly noodles were cooked firm and mixed well with the soup, making it delicious until the end. Personally, I could do without the wood ear mushrooms. The Negi Chashu donburi had a yolk in the middle, which felt like cheating. Just the yolk in the TKG (tamago kake gohan) was delicious, but with seasoned chashu and green onions, it was fantastic. The person who seemed to be the owner looked grumpy, but the staff in the dining area were friendly and nice.

Today's lunch was at Ramen Takanotsume. I ordered soy sauce ramen for 850 yen using the ticket machine, which I find a bit difficult to use. The ramen was served in about 5 minutes. The chashu was tender and the hot soup was delicious. I really enjoyed the flavor of the soup. Adding garlic and chili pepper as condiments gave it an addictive kick. I feel like I could easily get hooked on this.

Today is Nukazoko Day. Now, onto Takanotsume. The other day, I received a gift from the Shihoku store, and it was delicious, especially the Dragon's Ultimate miso. So, since I had some business at Altimore, I decided to go there this time. The entrance was different, which made it a bit challenging to find my way around. Altimore is not a place I frequent, so I am not very familiar with the layout inside. Plus, the parking lot is huge. This time, I chose the right entrance, so I found it quickly. However, if you park far away, it might be better to move your car again, so be careful. Will I conquer the Dragon series?? Today, what position will I be in?? If it looks delicious, please click the "↓" button!! ⇒ Please click once for me Here is the food ticket. Now, what should I eat? Should I go for the Dragon's Ultimate like I had the other day, or should I try the Charred Lard Shoyu? What is Dyna Maibuta Pork?? It piqued my curiosity. As I was deciding, someone got in line behind me, so I had to shift a bit haha. The concrete is exposed. In Tokyo, there are a lot of places with this kind of design. Altimore is mostly like this. However, I didn't feel it was too cold inside. Maybe the heating was working really well. Concrete usually gives a cold impression, but maybe it's not so bad after all. And here it comes. In the end, I chose the Charred Lard Shoyu. By the way, Charred Lard has a salty flavor to it. There is also the Dragon's Drop, which is also shoyu, but I wonder what the difference is. I went with Charred Lard because it sounded interesting. More Bamboo Shoots I got a coupon from becoming LINE friends, so I asked for extra bamboo shoots. The bamboo shoots are cut into a size that gives a satisfying bite, and the flavor is well infused. Bamboo shoots are so delicious, right? I think they are better with a bit of texture rather than being too soft. Chashu Quite large. You can enjoy both the taste of the meat and the fat with this type of chashu. It was slightly cold, so I first dipped it in the soup to warm it up. It's a big piece, so it gives a satisfying feeling when you eat it. Thin straight noodles. The noodles are medium-thin, straight noodles. They are low hydration noodles with a firm texture, just like the ones I had in Shibetsu. Noodle preferences vary from person to person. I grew up in Tokyo, so I like high hydration chewy noodles. But in Asahikawa, they are used to this type of noodles, so there is a demand for it here. I want to compare it with high hydration noodles someday. Punchy Soup The shoyu flavor is made using Kikkoman soy sauce from Asahikawa, which gives the soup a unique taste. However, it is much milder than the typical Asahikawa soy sauce. It feels like they added soy sauce to the soup base. I added some garlic miso that I learned about last time to the soup. And the taste changed dramatically, with a super punchy flavor. If you don't have plans to meet anyone after this, I highly recommend adding this to your soup. But it's best to taste the original first and then add it later. Now... should I go for salt or the Dragon series next? Thank you for the meal. ⇒◇There are also stores in Canada and at Asahikawa Airport, it seems◇When it comes to curry in Sapporo, this is the place, right?Coming soon...

A customer from Tokyo visited the workplace. Since they were in Asahikawa, they decided to try ramen. They were torn between options like Hachiyama, a well-established ramen shop that represents Asahikawa's roots, and other traditional ramen places like Seiyo, Baikokken, and Kumakko, known for their delicious soy sauce-based ramen. They personally recommend starting with the first two options. However, they ultimately chose a shop near their workplace that offered a newer take on traditional ramen, particularly recommending the burnt lard soy sauce ramen. They enjoyed the hot soup with a slightly sweet taste and well-cooked noodles. The chashu had a good balance of fat, although they prefer leaner meat. Overall, they found the ramen delicious and appreciated the attention to detail in the toppings. They noted that the chefs at the restaurant may change over time, but they were satisfied with their experience this time.

My wife went to visit our daughter, so I'm eating dinner alone tonight. The only place I can go by myself is a ramen shop. I sit down and wait, but something feels off... Oh, I see, you have to buy a meal ticket from the vending machine. It was hidden in the corner near the entrance, so I missed it. I wish they had told me to buy a ticket while I was waiting, it's embarrassing. I go back to the machine and order the White Dragon fish broth salt ramen. The presentation is beautiful and the ramen is delicious. But for some reason, I don't feel like coming back here again...

Delicious, Asahikawa ramen is really good. I also tried Ryunos Shizuku. The noodles were average, well, everything was average.

Akatora! Today's meal was piping hot and delicious. I usually avoid ordering miso soup because it tends to be too bland, but this time it was really good. Happy me! (◍•ᴗ•◍)

I ordered salt ramen. The noodles were straight and slightly firm, with a normal flavor. It had a hint of yuzu which gave it a refreshing aroma. Overall, it was just okay, so I would not choose to come back.

In a shopping mall, there is a ramen shop where you can get free toppings. I like it because you can adjust the flavor to your liking.