This shop has a wide variety of ramen flavors, and I am in the process of trying them all. I ordered the popular No. 1 black soy sauce ramen and the lunch special discounted half-fried rice for an additional 200 yen. I love black soy sauce ramen, so this flavor was perfect for me. It had a lot of lard, was piping hot, and had a great fried onion aroma. The fried rice was slightly moist and just to my liking. Next time, I will come back to try the spicy soy sauce ramen. Thank you for the delicious meal.

On my way to another restaurant for lunch, I was drawn by the somewhat trendy atmosphere and decided to stop by. I ordered the salt ramen with seasoned boiled egg, which was discounted to 700 yen during lunch time, making it a good deal. The taste was good with Sapporo-style yellow medium noodles and a refreshing salt-flavored soup. However, I learned that their most popular dish is the black soy sauce ramen, and there are many places nowadays that specialize in salt ramen, so I didn't quite see the point in going out of my way for this particular ramen.

Spicy miso ramen for 800 yen. My top recommendation is the black soy sauce flavor, but I decided to try the spicy miso. It was an easy-to-eat ramen with well-seasoned chashu and flavored egg. The level of spiciness is acceptable to a wide range of tastes. Personally, I don't think the spinach is necessary, but overall, it's a well-balanced bowl. I originally planned to go to a famous shop called "Jumaru," but the line was too long, so I ended up here and found a good place.

I arrived around 1:30 pm after reading everyone's reviews. Despite the heat, there were customers in the restaurant. I was unsure at first, so I ordered the basic black soy sauce ramen. After waiting about 7 minutes, a beautifully presented ramen arrived. The flavor was not too strong, but it had a good umami taste, and the fried onions added a nice touch. The hot soup lasted until the end, and I ended up drinking most of it. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal!

Today, I visited Minamihiragishi for the first time in a while. And, I didn't even glance at the tsukemen shop today (laughs) I came here after watching a video of Kikuchan, who eats ramen at a restaurant for lunch and instant ramen at home every day on YouTube. When I exited from the Higashi ticket gate, the building that used to be Sapporo Food Center Hiragishi store has completely disappeared. Well, it's a building that has been there for about 47 years... It is scheduled to reopen in the fall of this year. But for people who shop here... isn't Seiyu a bit far away? It's only a 3-minute walk from the subway station, right? I arrived at the store at 11:10 am, and there was already one car parked in the parking lot in front of the store. The interior of the store is compact with only an L-shaped counter. Since there is no ticket vending machine, I placed my order directly. Of course, I'll go with the most popular "Black Soy Sauce Ramen for 880 yen" that Kikuchan also ate, right? During lunchtime from the opening time until 2 pm, the regular soy sauce, salt, and miso ramen, which are usually 730 yen, are available for 650 yen with half-fried rice, mini chashu bowl, and egg rice for 200 yen each, which is a great deal. So, I also ordered the "Egg Rice for 200 yen". As soon as I entered the store, I got a seat right next to where they were cooking, which was a first-class seat. When the previous customer was cooking, they put a handful of bean sprouts in the wok and... fire!! This place is definitely delicious (laughs). In about 4 minutes, the egg rice arrived, followed by the Black Soy Sauce Ramen. The ramen looks quite oily, right? The toppings include large chashu, spinach, thin menma, half a boiled egg, chopped green onions with white sesame seeds, and fried onions on the side. The noodles are yellow, medium-thick, curly noodles from Nishiyama Seimen, which I really like. The soup is piping hot because it is covered with lard, and it has a rich yet refreshing taste. The bean sprouts are well cooked and stir-fried, so they are fragrant and delicious. This (laughs). The noodles are springy and slightly firm, which is great. And the crispy fried onions go well with this oily soup. The boiled egg is slightly sweet, but it goes well with the soup and tastes delicious! By the way, in the ramen shop near my house, they have trouble getting eggs, so they use wood ear mushrooms instead... As I was eating, more and more customers arrived, and the place was almost full! But the cooking is fast and the turnover is good (laughs). Oh, I had a really delicious ramen after a long time. Isn't it great? (laughs) Watching them cook the fried rice, it looks really delicious. Well, almost everyone orders half-fried rice, so it must be delicious. Yeah, next time I'll try ordering it with half-fried rice. Thank you for the meal.

I have plans nearby and need to grab lunch. I checked and found that during lunchtime, ramen is priced at 650 yen and half fried rice at 200 yen. I arrived around 13:20 and decided to just go for the ramen today. I ordered the soy sauce ramen which came with curly yellow noodles, a large slice of pork, seasoned egg, spinach, bean sprouts, green onions, and pickled ginger. The soy sauce flavor was slightly sweet, which I personally enjoyed. The noodles were chewy and delicious. I used to feel uncomfortable dining alone at ramen shops, but now with the COVID-19 measures in place, it's easier to dine solo. Overall, it was a tasty meal.

The most popular is the black soy sauce ramen, followed by the rich salt ramen, but I decided to try the rich miso ramen. The strong aroma of miso combined with the umami of the vegetables creates a rich yet refreshing soup that is delicious. The firm curly noodles are also tasty. The stir-fried bean sprouts and thin menma are delicious, but the tender and flavorful chashu is exceptional. I love the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. I am also curious about the variety of fried rice options they offer.

Today's lunch was at the long-awaited "Kuwanomi" restaurant. I had heard that it was a highly rated restaurant, but it is a hidden gem located in an area near Hiragishi, which is known for having a lineup of famous ramen shops. I usually follow my rule of "eating lunch at places I visit for work," so I often visit popular shops in areas with many customers, but I rarely have the opportunity to visit places with fewer customers. This time, I happened to have work nearby, so I finally decided to visit. The restaurant is located at 3-14 Hiragishi, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo. To get there, you need to head towards Makomanai on Hiragishi-dori, turn left at Shiraoi and Moiwaya-dori, and aim for Nambetsu-hiragishi Station on the subway. When you see Max Value, make a right turn. The restaurant is on the opposite side of "NOFUJI" and "Maruha BEYOND" when you turn left there. As you walk along the small road next to the subway tracks above ground, you will find the restaurant on your right. You wouldn't be able to find it if you didn't know about it. There are two parking spaces available in front of the restaurant. I entered the restaurant at 1:00 PM. There are only two staff members, the owner and his wife. The restaurant, which only has counter seats, was quite busy. It's truly a hidden popular restaurant. Now, let's take a look at the menu. They seem to offer ramen based on three flavors with various arrangements, but during lunchtime (11:00 AM to 2:00 PM), the ramen is 650 yen, and rice dishes are 220 yen, which is quite reasonable. That sounds interesting, but today I will go with the most popular menu, the "Black Soy Sauce Ramen" for 880 yen. (Note: prices are as of the visit date) This restaurant opened in 2017. The owner, Mr. Kuwahara of "Sapporo Ramen Kuwanomi," entered the ramen industry because of his marriage to his wife, who used to work at a ramen shop. Since then, he has gained experience and training, and finally achieved his dream of opening his own shop. They aim to provide ramen with a soup that everyone can enjoy. From the kitchen where the ingredients are sautéed, you can see a vigorous flame rising. The ramen was served in less than 5 minutes. The jet-black soup with a lard oil film on the surface, abundant toppings, and the impressive fried garlic make it a visually appealing Sapporo ramen. The bowl for the noodles is a white Narutodon. Now, let's dig in. First, the soup. It's piping hot! It tastes even better than I expected. The soup is a black broth with no noticeable thickness, reminiscent of soba broth with a slightly sweet taste. The addition of fried garlic adds a nice touch, balancing the Japanese and Western elements well. It's an interesting soup. The noodles are thin, yellow curly noodles. The aged noodles have a firm texture and are hot and chewy. It's a typical Sapporo ramen noodle. The noodles are provided by Nishiyama Seimen. The chashu is a large slice of roast pork. It has a slightly crispy texture but tastes delicious. It's quite cheap at 50 yen for an additional slice of chashu. I'll definitely add more next time. In addition, the toppings include hot and thin-sliced menma, white negi, spinach, a flavorful boiled egg, sautéed bean sprouts, and ground meat. By using sautéed bean sprouts and ground meat fried in lard, a flavor that everyone in Sapporo likes is achieved. The fried garlic also adds a nice touch. On the other hand, the combination of spinach and boiled egg, derived from Chinese-style ramen, is a unique combination that is not commonly seen. I slurp up the noodles and toppings, and before I know it, the bowl is empty. I finish every last drop of the soup, and it was delicious once again. A ramen with a soup that you can drink to the last drop. It's a bowl of ramen that demonstrates the owner's solid skills. Each ingredient is conventional, but the way they are combined is skillful. I believe the owner's years of training are clearly evident in this ramen. Next time, I'll definitely try the "Rich Miso Ramen." I'm also curious about the second most popular menu, the "Rich Salt Ramen." It may not be flashy, but it's a hidden gem with solid skills. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. *158th bowl in 2022 / Total 783rd bowl*

"Sapporo Ramen Kuwanomi" visited after a long time. Originally, I had another place in mind, but I don't like waiting, so I decided to have lunch here instead since the parking lot in front of the shop was empty. I ordered the "Black Soy Sauce Ramen" priced at 850 yen. The hot soup covered in lard was hearty with plenty of fried garlic, rich in flavor. The noodles were medium-thin with a firm texture that balanced well with the soup. The toppings included chashu, boiled egg, menma, and spinach, providing a satisfying meal. The flavor was on the stronger and sweeter side, which might divide preferences, but personally, I enjoyed it. Overall, it was a delicious and fulfilling meal. I also ordered the "Half Fried Rice" priced at 200 yen, which is a must-have at this restaurant. It had a simple yet unique taste that was moist and tasty. The portion was generous, and the value for money was great. Despite the excellent food, the service attitude was a bit off. I felt like I saw a different side to them. I won't go into details, but sometimes what you think in your mind slips out through words. Nevertheless, I left satisfied with the delicious food. Thank you for the meal.

On a certain weekday, I visited a ramen shop located in the Minami-Hiragishi 3-jō, Hiragishi 3-jō Minami-Hiragishi Station area for lunch. Upon arrival, I was relieved to find that it was not crowded as I had arrived right when they opened. I was intrigued by their limited edition "Occasional Soy Sauce (650 yen)" ramen, but ultimately decided to go for the lunch set deal with "Lunch Time Soy Sauce Ramen (650 yen)" and "Half Fried Rice (200 yen)". The dish arrived with steam rising from the kitchen. I took a bite and the noodles were thin and curly, with a chewy texture. The soup, with a light oil film, was hot and filled with the savory aroma of soy sauce and a hint of seafood, possibly clams. The toppings included green onions, sesame seeds, bamboo shoots, spinach, a slightly sweet and delicious flavored egg, minced meat at the bottom, and a tasty chewy chashu. The half fried rice was also well-prepared with moist and fluffy rice, seasoned simply with egg and green onions. It paired well with the ramen soup. Overall, I was impressed once again by the meticulous work and affordable prices of this ramen shop. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Visited the restaurant as soon as it opened on a holiday. The parking lot was already full, but I was told that it was okay to park at the neighboring izakaya. Luckily, there were about four spots available. The restaurant was almost full inside, with only a counter seating for about 10 people. It seemed like mostly locals were there, probably because the husband and wife who ran the place were very friendly and welcoming. I ordered the vegetable ramen in miso flavor to make up for my lack of veggies. The service was very fast and I forgot to add green onions. The soup had a sweet miso flavor with a good balance of saltiness. The main vegetables were cabbage, which provided a satisfying crunch. The stir-fry was also well done. Even without adding extra green onions, there was a sufficient amount. Overall, the dish was well-prepared and satisfying. I would definitely want to try different flavors in the future. The restaurant is located in a hidden area that I don't usually pass by, but I can see why it's popular.

I tried the most popular black soy sauce ramen. There was a layer of oil on the surface, so I thought it might be greasy, but it didn't bother me too much. First, I took a bite without mixing the fried garlic. Delicious. It's my favorite flavor of soy sauce ramen. Next, the chashu. It tasted a bit sweet... the chashu was not quite to my liking. I'll mix in the garlic. It's nice to have, but it's delicious enough without it. Next time, I think I'll just have a regular soy sauce ramen. I'd like to have it with a side of fried rice after working up a big appetite. Thank you for the meal.

When I went to Minami Hiragishi Station for work, I stopped by Sapporo Ramen Kuwanomi for lunch. The restaurant is located along the elevated track and has parking in front of the shop. The interior has only counter seats, so it may be difficult to get in if you don't go early for lunch or if you're in a hurry. I ordered the "Niku Mori Ramen (Miso)" for 850 yen. It came with a lot of meat! The miso flavor exceeded my expectations. It's been a while since I had such a rich miso ramen. The staff at the restaurant were nice, with a lovely older couple running the place. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience.

"Sapporo Ramen Kuwanomi" is located in the fiercely competitive ramen district of Hiragishi area. With popular spots like "Maruha BEYOND" also relocating from Nakajima to Minami Hiragishi, the area has become even more exciting. Despite the competition, this restaurant stands out. I visited last month without any prior knowledge and was impressed, so this is my second visit. The restaurant is located near the Minami Hiragishi subway station, away from the bustling streets where places like "NOFUJI" and "Maruha BEYOND" are. The interior has only a counter, but it is clean and run by a husband and wife who provide great service and a pleasant atmosphere. I ordered the "Black Soy Sauce Ramen (¥850)" this time, as I usually go for miso-based ramen, but the black soy sauce ramen was delicious last time. The hot soup covered in lard with plenty of fried garlic is a hearty dish with a rich flavor. The noodles are medium-thin with a firm texture that balances well with the soup. The toppings include chashu, seasoned egg, bamboo shoots, and spinach, providing a satisfying meal. The slightly sweet and rich flavor may not be to everyone's taste, but I personally enjoy it. I was fully satisfied with the delicious meal once again. I also ordered the "Half Fried Rice (¥200)" which was simple but well-balanced and a great value during lunchtime. Among the recent places I've visited, this ramen shop might be a hit. The delicious ramen, along with the thoughtful service from the couple, made the dining experience comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you for the delicious meal once again!"

Son and I had ramen for the first time in a while! The first shop we wanted to go to unexpectedly had its shutters closed. The next shop was closed for the day. The shop after that was under renovation! We were ramen refugees. On the fourth try, we found ourselves at Kuwanomi. It was our first time visiting. I ordered the number one popular choice, the Black Soy Sauce ramen, while my son ordered the second popular choice, the Rich Salt ramen in a large size. Shortly after ordering, we spotted a sign for fried pork fried rice on the menu and decided to add that to our order. While waiting for our food, I casually looked around the shop and noticed a photo of Taka from Taka & Toshi and Matsushima from Othello. They must have visited this local TV show. The Black Soy Sauce ramen looked delicious with its lard-coated black appearance. It was piping hot. The toppings included green onions, bean sprouts, spinach, Chinese chives, seasoned egg, fried garlic, and roast pork. The soup was delicious, with a rich soy sauce flavor. The noodles from Nishiyama Seimen were a perfect match. I tried a bit of my son's salt soup, which was also delicious. The fried rice was surprising with two slices of pork. It had a nice texture and was moist. It was a luxurious feeling to wrap the pork in the rice. It's always great to discover a ramen shop with delicious food like this. The owners were also kind and provided great service. Thank you for the meal.

Today's ramen adventure takes us to "Sapporo Ramen Kuwano Mi" in Toyohira-ku, Sapporo City. The "Black Soy Sauce Ramen" features a fragrant soy sauce broth with medium-thin curly noodles. Toppings include plenty of fried garlic and thinly seasoned chashu pork. This ramen has a deliciously sweet soy sauce flavor. The "Spicy Negi Miso Ramen" has a light miso broth with medium-thin curly noodles. Topped with spicy pickled leeks, the heat gradually blends into the soup with each bite.

It's hot, but on days like this, ramen is a must! So, we went to Kuanomi for lunch. My partner ordered the most popular Black Soy Sauce ramen, while I went for the second most popular Rich Salt Fire ramen. The ramen was prepared beautifully as always. After finishing our ramen, it felt cool outside! We also had some takeout Char Siu Fried Rice in between work, and it was amazing! Even after reheating, the taste did not change. It was really delicious today too. Thank you for the meal!

2020/5★ Spicy Leek Ramen for 800 yenNear Nambetsu StationEmergency declarationEvery day I have extra time, so I thought about various things and faced myselfNow is the time to do things that can only be done now... things that can only be done now... that's right! Let's eat leeksヾ(≧∀≦*)ﾉ〃I usually work in customer service, so I can't eat strong-smelling things easilyNow that I'm almost unemployed, I can eat them( ´∀｀ )bSo, I visited a shop introduced by the ramen shop Santakatoshi LandI wanted to eat the "Spicy Leek Ramen"( *´艸)It's a small shop with only a counterTo prevent the 3 Cs, I visited at a subtle timeIt's safe to have it all to myself if it's close to 2 p.m.I chose the "salt" flavor from miso/salt/soy sauceFor spiciness... there's no choiceI asked if it could be made "extremely spicy," and they said it's okay to add extra chili powder from the top! I asked for a lot♡First, I tasted the soup without mixing itIt's surprisingly light and gentle in taste, not as heavy as it looksHowever, it's not just simple, I feel a depth that I can't explain...It's very delicious(๑˃́ꇴ˂̀๑)The spicy leek has a slightly spicy Korean-style chili powder, maybe habanero? It's not spicy at all when mixed in wThe soup is not dominated by leeks or spiciness, which is amazingThe minced meat and crunchy bean sproutsThe fire-roasted, fragrant yellow yolk with a jelly-like soft-boiled eggThe bamboo shoot, which serves as a substitute for menma, is quite sweet, which I personally find not so great(^^;Lots of spinach and green onions!The chashu is tender( *´艸｀)After eating, I put on my maskMy breath smells like leeks(〃>З<)I'm happywThank you for the meal(^ω^)

When we entered the restaurant, the couple greeted us warmly, saying "Welcome!" I had the black soy sauce ramen while my partner had the rich miso ramen, and we shared some dumplings. The presentation was beautiful as always. This was my first time trying the dumplings here, and they were served piping hot with a sweet filling, very juicy! Definitely coming back for more. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

Finally got to eat and I had the regular soy sauce ramen! I really like the ramen here. It's not just delicious, it's super delicious! It's not too overwhelming, but I definitely want to eat it again! It's a ramen that you won't get tired of. The soup and ingredients are perfect. I usually don't like chashu, but I was able to eat it this time. I can see why it's so popular - it's really good!

Today I visited Kuwa no Mi, the restaurant is located in a hard-to-find place. There are parking spaces for about two cars in front of the store. The inside is small with only counter seats, so it may be a bit difficult for those with small children. I ordered the most popular dish, black soy sauce flavor. The taste was delicious, with not too much soy sauce flavor. Afterward, I was surprised to see it featured on Takatoshi Land! Thank you for the meal.