Actually, I was in Bibai yesterday as well. Just before entering Kobayashi, I received a call from work (゜o゜; working on a day off. I had to go back to Iwamizawa (crying) and today I'm back in Bibai for revenge. I went to "Horyu" this time. Today, there were two chefs, the head chef and his assistant. Me: "Um, can I add chashu to the Cantonese noodles (950 yen)?" Assistant: "Sure!" ← full of energy. Today, I watched the head chef's cooking closely from my seat at the counter. Oh? Unexpectedly? The vegetables were not eyeballed but carefully measured. The cooking flowed smoothly and it was quickly completed. (゜o゜; Huh? Seafood-based? The ingredients included shrimp, squid, and scallops? Quite unexpected. Also included were bamboo shoots (which had a great flavor) and wood ear mushrooms (love the crunchiness). There was no pork... (laughs) The soup was... a little salty. But because the seafood was cooked well, there was a slight dashi flavor, but the saltiness was overpowering. Oh! It's delicious. It's to my liking. In the second half, I added "raw chili peppers" and garlic. The strong soy sauce flavor of the seafood broth changed drastically. Finished eating and drinking, thank you for the meal. After this, I went shopping at Coreviva, but the item I was aiming for was sold out, so disappointing. I guess I have to come earlier next time (laughs).

I visited various Boryu ramen shops in Hokkaido, but it was my first time trying the Katu ramen at this Boryu. Compared to other Boryu shops, the broth was thicker with plenty of lard, and it stayed piping hot until the last bite. The soup was just right for my taste. The menu also offers a variety of side dishes, making it a recommended spot for casual dining and families. I definitely want to go back again.

I ordered miso ramen, spicy gyoza, and rice. The gyoza has wings attached, so I tried eating just the wings and also eating them with the gyoza. I sometimes cook frozen gyoza with wings at home, but they never turn out this good. It seems like leaving it to the professionals is the way to go. It was delicious. Thank you very much.

I usually order a mini chashu rice with kimchi or rice when I come to this restaurant, but this time I decided to try something different and ordered the mayonnaise for my mini chashu rice to help reduce the spiciness of the spicy ramen and spicy gyoza festival. Thanks to the mayonnaise, I was able to tone down the spiciness and avoid getting too overwhelmed by the heat. The dish was so good that I would order it again even when the spicy festival is not happening. It was a great experience. Thank you.

2022♡♡61st bowl of Katsura Ramen. Dinner time with the miso family!! We had gyoza and Katsura Ramen for only 950 yen, which is so cheap! I wish the soup was a bit thicker. It was crowded this day and Dad seemed a bit grumpy (lol). The gyoza was big and delicious! When it comes to ramen, gyoza is a must, right? I also love the chashu, but the Katsura Ramen was amazing. And the fresh chili peppers were the best!! Thank you for the meal *(^o^)/*

2022♡♡ 40th Cup 5/30 around 1 pm Miso Chashu Ramen 950 yen After an oil change, I had ramen! I was curious about this place. There was one customer before me and no customers after me. I quietly entered the shop, but the staff didn't notice me, so I could take my time looking at the menu. I was planning to have a staring contest with the menu, but the customer before me kindly wanted to let the staff know, what a considerate person (laughs). Thank you! I used to go to a ramen shop in the area where I used to live. I had ramen in Sapporo before, but it was so-so. But here, I trusted the Miso Chashu Ramen! It was a big hit! So delicious, just like the taste I had in the past. The chashu was also delicious. Making it with chashu was definitely the right choice. The extra-large portion for 50 yen, are they kidding? Everything here is so cheap! I've decided that my family will come here often (laughs). They even had a last order time of 8:45 pm written, so I can come here even after finishing my day shift. The kitchen is clean, and sometimes a train passes by, which I liked. Thank you for the meal! *(^o^)/*

I had a bowl of regular oil ramen with a mini curry set, along with some spicy gyoza. I remember seeing a variety show about 20 years ago where someone questioned why a ramen shop would have curry on their menu. But the effort put into making curry at a ramen shop is so great that it deserves recognition. That's why I ordered the curry! There are many places that serve gyoza, but very few serve it spicy. And even fewer serve it with wings attached. That's why it was a must for me to order the gyoza at this shop. It was packed with flavor. Thank you so much.

Sister, there's a problem. I heard that Katsura Ramen is quietly gaining popularity, so I ordered the Katsura Ramen with shoyu flavor. I also ordered a mini chashu bowl with mayonnaise. This ramen shop has the most branches in Hokkaido, so I enjoyed my meal. After paying the bill and leaving the shop, a problem occurred. I realized that I had forgotten to order the gyoza! Gyoza is not the main dish at a ramen shop, but more like a supporting role, although they do have a gyoza set on the menu. I was so impressed by the winged gyoza that I was willing to risk my life for it, but I had forgotten to order it! This is a major problem! The incident happened not in a meeting room, but in a ramen shop.

I had decided to order salt ramen and curry rice, but when I found out there was a set with mini curry, I decided to get the mini size and use the extra money to order gyoza. The gyoza here comes with wings attached, which is nice. However, if they offer a set with mini curry, they should make sure to have it clearly listed on the menu.

There is a reputation that you should try the gyoza set meal at least once. I ordered the gyoza set meal, which costs 800 yen. I have ordered gyoza as a single item before, but this is my first time ordering it as a set meal. The gyoza set meal comes with 5 pieces, just like the single item gyoza which costs 300 yen. If you add a large portion of rice for 150 yen, the total cost is 350 yen for miso soup, side dish, and pickles. Well, as long as it's delicious, it's all good.

This is probably the ramen restaurant with the most locations in Hokkaido, whether owned by the company or franchised. They offer a spicy ramen with spicy gyoza and rice, known as the Spicy Spicy Festival. The gyoza here comes with wings, and even though the ramen is spicy, the gyoza itself is not. It was my first time trying gyoza with wings, and I was so impressed by the deliciousness that I found myself questioning why other Chinese restaurants don't serve gyoza with wings. I feel that there should be a law in Japan requiring restaurants to serve both regular gyoza and gyoza with wings. Cheers to the Ho-ryu Biei branch for introducing me to the deliciousness of gyoza with wings!

I had miso ramen. It was a watery miso ramen with a light taste. It lacked the richness of miso and the depth of the soup. Recommended for those who prefer a light flavor. As someone who loves strong flavors, honestly...it was not satisfying.

Whether at a directly managed store or at a franchise store like Fry Chan's, when it comes to Horyu, it's definitely the miso ramen. In addition to miso ramen, we also ordered gyoza and rice, but for some reason, it seemed like there were fewer wings on the gyoza than usual.

Miso Chashu Ramen and Rice for 1000 yen. The Chashu Ramen tasted nostalgic and delicious. The noodles were chewy and the chashu was soft and easy to eat. Thank you for the meal.

When you go to Meibei, you should try the Katsura Ramen from Horyu. Since it is a franchise, they have their own unique menu, and the gyoza also comes with wings. Regarding the gyoza, I wish other Horyu locations would follow suit.

The interior of the restaurant was larger than expected, and there were many customers, probably due to lunchtime. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen and Mini Chashu Don with Mayo. The Shoyu Ramen was average, like the ramen you would find at a local diner. The Mini Chashu Don, however, was disappointing. The dry, flavorless, tough chashu was piled high, and despite being called Mayo, it didn't taste like mayo at all. I couldn't enjoy the taste or appearance at all.

After visiting the grave, we stopped by here because there weren't many other shops around. This place is a branch store, but interestingly, the name is written in two different kanji characters! We arrived a little after 2 pm. The parking lot has space for 3 cars in front of the store, and there is another one in the back. The counter has about 10 seats, there are 2 small raised seating areas for 4 people each, and 2 tables for 4 people. There was also a table for about 2 people. Before we arrived, there were about 3 groups of customers, but the place was quite messy with dishes scattered all over. It seems like a family of 3 is running the place, but they don't seem to be turning over customers at all. I even felt like offering to help. We ordered soy sauce ramen, vegetable miso ramen, tsukemen, and I ordered the "super spicy ramen." Since we sat at the counter, we could see the process of making the ramen. They seem to make multiple bowls at once, pouring the soup, adding the noodles, and putting in common toppings. No wonder the noodles were all stuck together when served. My daughter's tsukemen tasted like porridge, and my "super spicy ramen" was only mildly spicy. The person next to us ordered salt ramen but received soy sauce ramen instead. Instead of remaking it, they just washed the noodles and toppings and reused them. The kitchen was quite clean, so it was a bit disappointing.

2016/3 Revisit "Memorable Ramen Shop Series in Bibai, Part 10" The most visited ramen shop in Bibai city where you can enjoy traditional Sapporo ramen. However, it can be a bit of a wait as they make each order one at a time, especially when there are two to three groups of customers. It would be better if they could handle around four orders at once. On this day, unfortunately, it was the case. The "shio" (salt) and "miso" flavors seemed a bit less flavorful than before. Nevertheless, it is one of the few ramen specialty shops in Bibai. I hope it continues to thrive. 2015/5 Revisit "Tantanmen" 800 yen I had high expectations for this dish, but it turned out to be a spicy miso ramen. It contains blue lettuce, wood ear mushrooms, minced meat, and bean sprouts. The spiciness comes from miso with doubanjiang and chili oil. The acidity of doubanjiang surprisingly complements the dish well. This ramen is quite unique. "Bibai Horyu" is really doing a good job. 2014/9 Revisit Whenever I crave miso ramen in Bibai, I end up coming here. I haven't visited the other Horyu stores, so I can't compare, but this place serves a consistent "old-school Sapporo miso ramen." The price is also reasonable at 700 yen. Today, the saltiness was just right. Perhaps I've gotten used to the taste, but my rating has slightly improved. In Bibai, when you feel like having ramen, you visit. The current "Sanmai" is priced at 700 yen. This is the classic Sapporo ramen. Bean sprouts and onions are nicely cooked. Wakame seaweed is a nostalgic staple in a way. The menma and seasoned char siu are good, and the char siu is on the firmer side. I presume the soup is a blend of pork bones and chicken bones. While it is rare to see the noodles lifted with a flat sieve nowadays, the ramen chef's skillful technique is impressive. However, they put the noodles in the bowl before pouring the soup, so I was worried they might get soggy. Nevertheless, the Nishiyama egg noodles do not stretch due to their high water content. The soy sauce is not the Sapporo black type but a light brown color. It's a matter of preference, but I prefer the miso flavor. In Bibai, there are few ramen shops, and this one, not facing the national highway, is a local favorite. It's a reliable bowl of ramen in Bibai.

I was born in the 1940s. When I was a child, going out to eat was a rare treat, usually centered around ramen. I especially looked forward to miso ramen. The staff at the restaurant would stir-fry bean sprouts in a large wok, causing flames to shoot up. Then, they would top the hot soup with even more hot oil and bean sprouts for the miso ramen. As a child, I always ended up burning my mouth. The miso flavor was not overpowering, but it had a strong and satisfying taste. I had not experienced this taste since I was in the 4th grade. I tried various restaurants, but I could not find the same flavor. I had always been curious about this particular restaurant whenever I rode the JR train. I was sure that their ramen in Sapporo would be delicious. This time, I drove from Fukagawa to Otaru for work. I had been thinking about where to have lunch, and suddenly remembered this restaurant. I arrived around 11 am. I was probably the first customer. The place was incredibly clean. Despite its older appearance, it was very well-maintained. The two chefs were wearing clean white coats, leaving a good impression. I ordered the vegetable miso ramen for 800 yen. The appearance was exactly like the miso ramen from my childhood. I always start with the bean sprouts. They were incredibly crispy and hot. This was exactly what I liked. Next, the soup. The hot oil on top was scalding, just like I remembered from my childhood. The miso flavor was also reminiscent of my childhood memories. It was a miso ramen that did not overpower with miso flavor. I finally found it. It felt like meeting again after 40 years. It was truly nostalgic. Ramen used to be a simple food for the common people back then, not pretentious at all. This miso ramen had that kind of feeling. It was a perfect match for me. I have a small appetite, but I finished it all. Oh, and the chashu was very delicious. It might be slightly different from the past. The bamboo shoots were just like in my childhood. Well, I will definitely go back!! I found an exciting new restaurant to look forward to.

I visited a ramen shop in Bibai called "Horyu" that I probably wouldn't have found if it weren't for Tabelog. The shop was not easily visible from the main road, so unless you had a reason to turn onto that street, you wouldn't stumble upon it. There were no other customers when I arrived around 1:30 pm. The owner and possibly his son welcomed me as I entered. The interior was surprisingly spacious, with a long counter being the main feature. I sat at the counter and ordered the miso ramen for 650 yen. The owner quickly prepared the ramen, and it was served promptly. The miso ramen had a rich and flavorful broth that stood out. The noodles were typical of Sapporo ramen and paired well with the soup. The stir-fried vegetables added a nice touch to the dish. The chashu was also impressive, with a good balance of flavor and tenderness. Overall, it was a delicious bowl of ramen that I would definitely have on a regular basis if the shop were closer to me. The option for a large serving for an additional 50 yen was also a great deal. Don't underestimate chain restaurants like Horyu, as they can still offer a satisfying and authentic ramen experience. It was a delightful meal!

As soon as I entered the shop, the floor was sticky with oil. In the kitchen, there were 2 to 3 people, including what seemed to be the owner. On the counter seats, there were bottles of water, mouth freshening gum, and a tissue box. I ordered the miso ramen (¥650) and my friend ordered the soy sauce ramen (¥650). We went after lunchtime so the place wasn't crowded, but the service was slower than expected. When the ramen was served, there was a lot of oil floating on top of both bowls... My impression after eating was that I wished there was more miso flavor in the ramen. It's a shame for a miso ramen to lose its miso taste like that... Besides ramen, they also offer shrimp bowl, pork cutlet bowl, and dumplings, which can be taken out, so I think it's worth trying them out.