Ramen is a food that has a thousand flavors if there are a thousand shops, and personal preferences directly affect the taste, so a ramen shop with long lines may not necessarily be to your liking. I myself was surprised by changes in my preferences after turning fifty. I go out for ramen about once every two months, usually going to a nearby favorite shop and not really exploring new places. When I wanted clear salt ramen, I used to go to Enya, and when I wanted miso ramen, I went to Raikoken, but both shops have closed down. In this situation, when I wanted to try a unique salt ramen, I came here. The milky, cloudy salt soup reminds me of the mild flavor of the potage soup my mother used to make for me when I was a child. The lady who served the ramen seemed to have aged significantly. I wish her good health and well-being in her daily life.

Chitose City, Kurahakarimen Tarou's Katsu Mori Shio Ramen (set menu) for 1150 yen is delicious. The white soup is excellent with a flavorful blend of white sesame, black sesame, and garlic. The katsu is fried fresh upon ordering, giving it a crispy texture. The egg, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and green onions are average. The chashu is thin. I left feeling full and happy. I will come back again.

I decided to have ramen before going to work. I rarely eat out before work, but I woke up early because I went to bed early, so I had time before work. So, I headed to a place where I could eat ramen for 500 yen, but even after 10 minutes past the opening time, there was no sign of it opening, so I gave up and moved to "Kuraun Men Tarou". There were no cars parked, and there were no other customers. An elderly couple was running the place, but both of them had a unique atmosphere... I wish they had a more cheerful customer service. The exterior sign and interior posters boast about the restaurant, creating a slightly strange atmosphere that makes it less inviting. If they can promote themselves that much, it should be really delicious! With high expectations, I ordered "Fried Rice (small) and Ramen (¥1000)". The set menu seems to be limited to salt ramen. If you want miso or soy sauce ramen, you have to order them separately. I've been eating miso or soy sauce ramen recently, so I wanted to eat salt ramen for a change, so that was not a problem. While waiting, I could hear the sound of rice being fried in the kitchen. It's reassuring that they don't just microwave frozen food. About the salt ramen, look at this! It's so white! Except for the parts mixed with sesame seeds, it's really pure white! I confirmed that it had seaweed, egg, 2 slices of chashu, wood ear mushrooms, about 5 pieces of bamboo shoots, and green onions. Personally, I don't dislike the taste of the soup. It's called paitan soup, which is made by simmering chicken bones. At first, it has a creamy texture, but later on, it becomes so rich and flavorful that it made my throat dry. The sesame's fragrant flavor is mixed in, and it's not just smooth but rather too rich that it leaves a strong aftertaste. People who don't like complex flavors might not enjoy it. The noodles are medium-thick with a high water content. They have a transparent appearance, slippery and chewy, with a soft texture that goes well with this type of soup. I prefer thick noodles, but if the noodles were thick this time, my tongue would get tired. The chashu is thin and flimsy, with a mild meaty flavor, but with this soup, it might be just right. If it were a greasy type, imagine what would happen when that fat mixed with the rich soup. The egg is hard-boiled and not soft-boiled. I prefer a soft-boiled egg with a lightly seasoned and soft texture, so that was disappointing. The bamboo shoots have a slightly crunchy texture, similar to wood ear mushrooms, and offer a similar taste. The fried rice is really small. It was just enough for me, but objectively speaking, it might be too little. The taste is like a mixed rice with mushrooms and chashu, well-balanced in saltiness and quite tasty. It's not too dry, has a hint of pepper seasoning, and a texture that is not too firm, making it easy to eat. Even considering all that, it feels a bit overpriced at 1000 yen. With a more friendly customer service, the atmosphere inside the restaurant might change regardless of the exterior. It was a memorable day with an impression of a restaurant that deviates from others in various ways. Nonetheless, without a menu sign for set meals, maybe they stopped serving them. Thank you for the meal.

Visited for the first time on May 1, 2021 - 54th ramen shop of the year! The long-awaited consecutive holidays have finally begun~ Today is the first day, but my wife is working, so I'm going ramen hopping with my beloved dog, Nana♬ Heading towards Chitose area. The first stop was here! Kuraun Un Mentai Ramen. Honestly, I wasn't very motivated to visit this place just from the name. But, traditional shops like this must be tried at least once, right? Arrived at 11:30 am. No cars in the parking lot, and of course, no other customers inside. Upon entering the shop, I felt a strange atmosphere... a somewhat unusual feeling. I had already decided on my order, but I took a moment to observe the interior and its atmosphere. I see, it's an izakaya at night. And there are many ashtrays, so smoking must be allowed. I'm the only customer today, but I wouldn't want everyone to start smoking at the same time. Now, I've made up my mind and ordered the salt ramen. The cooking seems to be mainly handled by a young man with long hair. The ramen is made systematically. And here comes the bowl. It's white... not just cloudy, but almost opaque. Moreover, there are chopped wood ear mushrooms like in Hakata tonkotsu ramen. And the aroma is definitely fried garlic. It smells quite strong, haha. Let's taste the soup first. Huh!? It's supposed to be a white soup, but is this chicken!? The strong garlic smell is confusing, and the taste of the soup itself is quite light and vague. They even put milk in it... not really my cup of tea. Now, the noodles. These are Sapporo-style noodles. The slightly softer cooking typical of these old-fashioned shops. Since the soup isn't strong, it kind of works. No stir-fried vegetables, but is that a simmered egg? A whole boiled egg with a slightly seasoned taste. The thinly sliced chashu has a mild flavor, but it doesn't stand out. Honestly, this ramen is not my favorite, but as I eat, the soup somehow starts to grow on me, which is strange. There seems to be an acquired taste element that some people might say is necessary. After finishing the noodles and toppings, I couldn't drink the soup on its own, so I decided to leave. If this is the taste from the old days, it must have been quite a unique ramen back then. The taste that doesn't quite fit the traditional old-school ramen, along with the posters inside and outside the shop, just didn't sit well with me. It was a good learning experience. Thank you for the meal <(_ _)>

Local resident research shop. I knew about the existence of the shop before, but it's hard to go in alone, so will you go with me? Hey hey... Are you sure about this?! Ramen set menu [Fried rice (small) and ramen] 1,000 yen There are "soy sauce" and "miso" ramen, but the set only has "salt" ramen. The fried rice is lightly served in a small teacup. According to other reviews, the salt ramen soup contains milk, which makes it completely white. There was a sign outside saying "Only shop specializing in Paitan soup in Chitose", but can we call this "Paitan"? I'm sure the taste is not bad, but... the soup is unbelievably hot and... I can't comment on the fried rice because there is so little of it...

When you want to eat ramen near Chitose City, if you prefer miso ramen, go to "RaRaKen", if you prefer a clear broth salt ramen, go to "Enya", and if you prefer a creamy salt ramen, visit this place. The salt ramen here is something I crave a few times a year, but I don't always post it on food review sites. This time, the restaurant I wanted to go to was closed, so I visited this relatively nearby place. It was lunchtime but there were no other customers, so I immediately ordered the salt ramen as soon as I entered the restaurant. Looking at the menu, it seems they only serve salt ramen now. When the salt ramen arrived, I took a sip of the soup and thought, "Ah, this taste is great!" It has a unique flavor that is unlike any other salt ramen from other restaurants. It tastes like a creamy potage soup with a complex flavor profile. The noodles are Sapporo-style, but they don't have a strong flavor, so they don't overpower the soup. Similarly, the chashu doesn't interfere with the soup either, allowing you to enjoy the gentle flavor of the soup. The restaurant itself is more of an izakaya, so it doesn't have the atmosphere for young women to visit alone, but surprisingly, two young women did come in. I silently applauded them in my mind. The place is run by an elderly couple and possibly their son, who also manage the izakaya and ramen shop. Sometimes, you can find your favorite restaurant in unexpected places.

I had the white soy sauce ramen. The broth is pork bone-based and not as thick as I expected. This set comes with a discount of 100 yen if you order early, and the first 15 customers will get a boiled egg.

I entered this ramen shop without knowing there was a ramen shop serving hot water soup here. There were many signs outside the shop, such as "Abe-san came" or "Yoshiko Sawaguchi came". I was a little worried, but I ordered the salt ramen. It had a very mild taste, different from its appearance. Seeing is believing! Please try it out! By the way, it seems to turn into a bar at night.

From 11:00 to 14:00, it's called "Ramen Kurau Un Mentauro," and from 17:00 to 21:30, it's called "Shokudo Tabata." It's a unique place where the name changes depending on the time of day. They have a variety of shochu bottles lined up and also offer menu items like yakitori, giving it more of an izakaya vibe at night. I tried the ramen set menu, choosing the salt-flavored ramen. The milky white soup, made with milk instead of pork bones, was surprisingly delicious. The fried rice was tasty as well. The grilled salmon belly set was also good, with thick juicy salmon and a nice saltiness. The restaurant is covered in boastful signs and posters, which made it a bit off-putting. Overall, the food was enjoyable at both "Ramen Kurau Un Mentauro" and "Shokudo Tabata."

The last time I visited this place was about 20 years ago before it moved. At that time, it was a ramen shop that specialized in soup made with Chitose-grown haskap berries, and there was an article from a Sapporo TV interview displayed inside the shop introducing it as a place that serves "Chitose Ramen". Back then, I only ate miso ramen, so naturally I tried the miso ramen here, but it wasn't to my liking so after visiting twice, I stopped going. Time passed, and I thought the shop had closed down since it was no longer there, but I found out it had moved thanks to Tabelog. However, I didn't have a strong desire to eat here again since I remembered the taste from 20 years ago, but when I saw the photos posted, the salt ramen looked delicious. So, after 20 years, I visited to try the salt ramen. The exterior looked like a typical izakaya, with a wall full of cluttered signs and a regular door instead of a sliding one, making the entrance feel narrow and hesitant. Inside the dimly lit interior, I confirmed it was indeed an izakaya. I sat at the counter, ordered the salt ramen, and waited. When the salt ramen arrived and I took a sip of the soup, I thought, "Wow, this is good!" The white broth was smooth, flavorful, and very delicious. I regretted not trying it 20 years ago. As tastes change with age, this is my favorite white broth salt ramen I've ever had. The Sapporo noodles were not too yellow and had a good chewiness that paired well with the soup. When I later had my wife, who has similar food preferences, try it, she was very happy and said, "I can't explain how it's different from other white broths, but it's addictively good." Inside the shop, there were displays of celebrities like Shinzo Abe and Yasuko Sawaguchi who had eaten here, but even without being swayed by past glory, the salt ramen here is delicious enough on its own. There's a "so-called original" Chitose Ramen at New Chitose Airport, but this shop is the real original Chitose Ramen. Thank you for the meal.

The salt ramen set was recommended, so I ordered it without hesitation. It was definitely different from what I had imagined - creamy, light, with a hint of charred green onions... I love it! I added half of the soft-boiled egg from the set, mashed the yolk for extra flavor, and it was amazing. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also nice, I would definitely come back. Delicious ramen, thank you for the meal!٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و

This is a place review. The restaurant is located in Jiyugaoka 5-chome, Chitose City. It was difficult to describe the location, so please check the map on Tabelog for confirmation. Unfortunately, the restaurant I intended to visit was closed for the day. So, I searched for a new restaurant on Tabelog and decided to try one that caught my interest. Upon arriving at the restaurant, I parked my car in the front parking lot and entered. The restaurant had two names written on the wall. Inside, it initially felt dark but the lights were turned on promptly. I sat at the counter and ordered the "shio ramen" as usual. The ramen arrived in 7-8 minutes, with a milky white tonkotsu soup. The soup was mild and easy to enjoy, with a slight spiciness from the garlic chips and sesame floating on top. The noodles were medium thickness and slightly curly, different from Sapporo noodles. The toppings included chashu, menma, wood ear mushrooms, 2 sheets of nori, and a whole seasoned egg, along with garlic chips, sesame, and chopped green onions. Personally, I felt that enjoying the gentle flavor of the tonkotsu soup directly was better without the garlic chips and sesame.

I revisited the restaurant because I had a coupon in April 2016. I had the salt ramen for 750 yen, and got 2 large gyoza for free with the coupon. I also ordered a small rice for 150 yen. The recommended dish was the salt ramen, which had a milky taste and felt a bit heavy towards the end. My companion tried the miso ramen, which looked similar to the salt ramen but had a miso flavor. The restaurant used to be very dark, but it felt brighter this time. They serve ramen during the day and izakaya dishes at night. The ramen is cheaper during the day at 600 yen, and they offer a free kids ramen for families. The restaurant is certified as one of the "Top 100 Tastes of Hokkaido". Thank you for the meal. In October 2012, I had a dish at Tabata that was very flavorful. I also had ramen at Men Taro before they moved, and it was just average. There are many signatures and photos inside the restaurant, including ones of Shinzo Abe and Nobutaka Machimura. The miso ramen I ordered was white and had a unique taste. The restaurant was dimly lit, which made it hard to see. The tonkatsu donburi I ordered arrived quickly and had a light flavor. Finally, I had the Genghis Khan set meal, which was tasty and served with macaroni salad, pickles, miso soup, and rice. The staff was friendly and the menu had a variety of interesting dishes like horumon ramen, horumon curry, and squid sashimi set meal.

It has not changed since the old days ☺︎ I revisited after more than ten years. When my grandmother was still healthy, she used to take me here often because she loved the pig's feet on the menu. I had put off revisiting because I didn't know the new location and operating hours for a few years... Finally, I was able to visit the other day. It was nostalgic - the taste of this ramen is a bit unique! It hasn't changed since the old days. I like it, but it's a ramen with a taste that can be divisive. It's a tonkotsu creamy and rich type... hard to describe... (^^;; When I talked to the staff a bit, they mentioned that the head chef fell ill and the previous shop closed, but now they operate in limited quantities inside the wife's izakaya. By the way, during izakaya hours, you can eat ramen cheaply. During lunchtime, you get a complimentary bottle of Oolong tea. This time it was tonkotsu miso flavor, so next time I'll go try the soy sauce flavor!

I visited "Kuraun Men Tarou" in Jiyugaoka 5-chome, Chitose City and had their ramen. The restaurant is also known as "Teishoku Izakaya Tabata" and seems to focus on izakaya dishes at night. The menu includes more than just ramen. I tried the Shoyu Ramen (700 yen), which is known for its milky white soup. The soup was indeed very white and it came with a whole egg. The chashu was decent as well. Overall, it was a satisfying meal. Kuraun Men Tarou (Teishoku Izakaya Tabata) is located at 5-13-14 Jiyugaoka, Chitose City. Open from 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to closing.

I ordered the salt ramen, which I am proud of. The taste was the same as when I visited the old store before, with the familiar flavor of Noodle Taro. I also remember how delicious the ramen at Tabata-san's was. I enjoy eating salt ramen, but I can't help but notice a hint of milk or cheese flavor in the pork bone soup. The interior of the restaurant is darker than the old one, and it seems to transform into an izakaya at night, even though the ramen noren is still up. Just so you know, they close at 2:00 PM during the day, so make sure to visit early!

I saw the restaurant review on Tabelog and decided to go there right away. The dark atmosphere mentioned in the reviews seems to be due to the fact that it is still an izakaya. I'm not sure which one is their main business. I tried the salt ramen, which was similar to milk ramen and I quite liked the taste. The rich soup had fried garlic sprinkled on top. The chashu was also delicious, but towards the end, it felt a bit heavy and greasy. I was curious about the famous person's tableware, but I couldn't find it.