Noodles: The noodles are firm and shiny. I haven't eaten them much. They are delicious when cooked al dente. Soup: Served in a cone-shaped bowl, the soup is not too much. It is hot and has a pork bone or dried fish base, with just the right amount of saltiness. Char siu: The pork belly slices are tender, but still have a slight porky smell. Toppings: Nori, bamboo shoots, green onions. The ladles are ceramic. It's hard to tell if they are open because there is no curtain. (It's inside a hotel)

Every time I pass by, I can't help but notice the sign for "ramen" hanging outside... I wonder what kind of ramen they serve...? Let's see... Oh, it looks like Kitadora-san has been here before, I remember liking their post... haha. It seems like ordering the noodles firm would be a good idea... good to know! I decided to visit a bit later than usual for lunch. Inside the restaurant, there was a family who seemed to be staying at the hotel... they're staying overnight and using the restaurant. It seems like staying overnight in Higashikawa would be a nice experience with so many interesting restaurants around. I'm not staying overnight this time though, haha. Now, onto the ramen that caught my attention... I saw a picture of the soy sauce ramen, so maybe I should try the salt ramen? Huh? Oh, they only have "soy sauce ramen"... even though they offer "extra noodles" option... Oh well. I'll go with the soy sauce ramen with slightly firm noodles please...♪* It took a bit of time to be served, but I'm not in a rush so it's okay. The appearance is typical and safe. The aroma is quite nice too! The noodles are a bit softer than I prefer though... Unfortunately, it's not piping hot... Next time, I'll try something with meat since there were so many other intriguing options on the menu. Thank you for the meal~ (*´∀`)

Asahikawa ramen, Genghis Khan, and yakitori.

Visited for the 65th time in Heisei 30 in August 2018. Congratulations on the opening of "IYASU HOSTEL HIGASHIKAWA" on July 6th. The restaurant located on the first floor has a very outdoor-conscious design with hammocks and screen tents, making it a stylish layout. Higashikawa town is similar to the Niseko area, with many immigrants living in the town. It is great to see an increase in accommodation facilities and izakayas in such towns. The "Soy Sauce Ramen" for 650 yen looks like a traditional Asahikawa ramen despite being in Higashikawa town. However, it is not too salty, and it does not inherit the negative aspects of Asahikawa ramen. The soup is a tea-colored broth with a surprisingly strong seafood flavor from ingredients like kelp. Honestly, I did not have high expectations, but the soup was delicious. The noodles are probably locally sourced from Higashikawa town, slightly on the thicker side. They are smooth and slippery, similar to Asahikawa ramen noodles. The chashu consists of two thin slices and seasoned bamboo shoots. This izakaya-style lunch offering of "Asahikawa ramen" is well-executed. In fact, it is tastier than many mediocre Asahikawa ramen shops. Higashikawa town seems to be rapidly expanding with new establishments. This restaurant is likely to be popular not only among guests staying at the hostel but also with locals and tourists visiting Higashikawa town.