This is a ramen review from a visit to "Ramen Yamaokayachiten in Chitose City, Hokkaido. I tried their limited-time "Wadashi Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen with Spinach" for 880 yen. The spinach was a free topping for LINE friends. The ramen had green onions, chopped onions, chashu, nori, and fish powder on top. This was my 57th visit to this shop, which I used to frequent when I lived here. The limited-time ramen was available from March 17 to May 14, 2023, in collaboration with Gokuboshiohonpo. The noodles were thinner than usual, and the soup had a nice balance of tonkotsu, shoyu, sweetness, and umami. The spinach complemented the dish well. They also have a 2x service ticket campaign until the end of May. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

For some reason, when I'm sleep-deprived or running low on stamina, I always crave ramen. Today, I had the miso negi chashu for 1070 yen, with plenty of garlic mixed in. It was incredibly delicious. Mixing the garlic into the soup enhanced the flavor, especially with the combination of negi and chashu. By the way, I heard that the JAF benefits will be ending this month, so heavy users of JAF should take note.

In my case, Yamagoya is addictive when I want something hearty and satisfying after a night shift. This time, I visited in the morning and although I usually go for a hearty tonkotsu ramen, I decided to try their deliciously spicy miso ramen. The spiciness level can be customized from mild to very spicy, which is great for matching your mood and condition.

September 2023. I revisited the restaurant on a weekday morning around 6 am. The place was about 20-30% full. I ordered the Negi Shoyu Ramen (820 yen). Last time I visited, I tried the Chitose store exclusive Vegetable Ramen (Shoyu), but when it comes to Yamagoya, the Negi Shoyu is the way to go! I used my JAF membership card to get the Coro Chart topping, but it seems this service will end at the end of September. They also started charging for extra back fat (50 yen) last month, which is a bit disappointing. However, they mentioned that they will release the Yamagoya app in the future to distribute coupons, which is somewhat reassuring for loyal customers.

I ordered miso ramen with extra char siu topping, with normal flavor and noodle firmness at Yamagoya. I might prefer a stronger flavor, but I occasionally crave their ramen. Maybe it's because I can always enjoy a consistently good taste. Their ramen is based on pork bone, so it's oilier than regular miso ramen.

Soy sauce ramen with chashu rice bowl for 790 yen with a coupon. It's been a while since my last visit. The lunch menu is surprisingly extensive! This set for 790 yen is such a great deal! The soup is delicious, the thick straight noodles may be a matter of preference. The chashu is tender. I enjoyed changing the flavor halfway through, and today, I finished every last drop. Thank you for the meal, I will definitely come back again. Goodbye!

The ramen at Yamagoka family's restaurant is great because you can customize the amount of fat, thickness and firmness of the noodles to your liking. I added seaweed and a boiled egg to my ramen. I usually prefer a lighter ramen, but this time I ordered the normal amount of fat. It was delicious and addictive! The gyoza was also tasty. Thank you for the meal!

One of the joys of being a salaryman is going on business trips. Tonight, on a lively Saturday night during a long holiday period, I decided to visit Yamagoya for a late-night meal. To balance out my nutrition intake, I ordered the miso vegetable ramen with less oil. Yamagoya is known for its thick and chewy noodles. I requested my ramen to be less oily, with firm noodles, and strong flavor. The crunchy vegetables and generous amount of sesame seeds made the meal even more enjoyable!

The morning ramen was 510 yen, which I thought was a bit less, but it turned out to be a decent portion. The soup was light tonkotsu flavor, and the noodles were thin stick noodles instead of the usual thick ones from Yamaoka. You can get an extra serving of noodles, but I didn't opt for it. The toppings included one slice of chashu, green onions, seaweed, and pickled plum. Having chashu included at this price is great. In these times, 510 yen is much appreciated. Thank you for the meal. Goodbye.

☆2022.11.7 Revisit☆ This time of year is busy. I go to the office early in the morning, do some work, and then drive to Sorbetown in a small truck. I left home early in the morning so I haven't had breakfast yet. Well, how about stopping by Yamagokaya in Chitose on the way! It's been a while since I visited. It's 8:45 and quite a few customers are already here. I was thinking of getting the morning ramen, but when I come to Yamagokaya, I always go for the Negi Ramen (soy sauce). I opt for the standard Negi Ramen without extra noodles. Lately, I prefer less oil. It arrives in just 10 minutes. This is it. This is the best. As always, rich soy sauce flavor. I enjoy dipping the green onions in the soup before eating. It's delicious!! I eat the seaweed quickly. I'm not a big fan of the corn though. The spinach and bamboo shoots are just okay. But overall, it's a delicious Negi Ramen. This will help me get through the long drive ahead! Thank you for the meal!!!

Upon arriving in Hokkaido for a business trip, I stopped by Yamagoka-ya, located near the airport. As always, Yamagoka-ya has a unique flavor profile with a combination of oil and animal scent. The morning ramen had a light taste, and I added the JAF member benefit of extra chashu. The flavor was stable, with the signature animal scent soup exploding. The price was also reasonable, making Yamagoka-ya ramen a favorite. <strong points> - High quality and reliable taste - Clean and refreshing sports club atmosphere - Excellent service Improvement points: - The door of the shop does not close tightly, which may be a problem in winter.

Title: "Normal after a long time..." The title says "Normal after a long time..." but in the previous review from 2 years ago, I also had the "Morning Ramen" in normal style. However, during these 2 years, I have had a total of 9 morning ramen meals at other "Yamaokaya" locations, all of which were custom morning ramen with toppings. After trying various combinations, I found that the best combination for me is double topping of flavored egg and green onions, without the plum paste. This time, I really wanted to eat Yamaokaya's morning ramen, so after 2 years and 2 months, I went to the Chitose store and tried the completely normal morning ramen again. Due to the recent yen appreciation and the impact of the situation in Ukraine, the prices of various goods have risen, and the morning ramen at Yamaokaya has also increased to 510 yen. When I ate at the "Shindo store" in May, it was 490 yen, so there has been a 20 yen increase in the past 2-3 months. By the way, when I ate at the "Chitose store" 2 years and 2 months ago, it was 470 yen. Once it goes over 500 yen, it doesn't feel significantly cheap anymore, but of course, other regular menu items have also increased in price, so relatively speaking, it is still a good deal. After trying the normal morning ramen again after a long time, I felt that first of all, it's a bit lonely without increasing the amount of green onions... Recently, I have been mostly having extra green onions or double extra green onions, so the normal amount was still not enough for me. Another thing is the plum paste, it really doesn't seem to match well... Maybe the intention is to make the tonkotsu soup refreshing for the morning, but personally, I feel like the plum flavor is a bit too strong. I think chopped pickled mustard greens would go well with this, what do you think? Lastly, one thing that caught my attention was the chashu issue. The morning ramen I had 2 years ago had diced chashu, also known as korochaa, but this time it had the usual sliced chashu. The official Yamaokaya website's photo of the morning ramen now shows sliced chashu. Additionally, the regular menu mostly has sliced chashu, and only the negi ramen with white negi has diced chashu. It's a small detail, but I was a little curious about the intention behind using these two types of chashu.

Negi Ramen (soy sauce) for 790 yen. This was my first visit to Yamagoya, attracted by the early closing of other noodle shops. The rich and sinful taste of this ramen might become addictive. Next time, I want to try it with firmer noodles, less oil, and extra spinach. Thank you for the meal!

It's the addictive taste of ramen from Yamaokaya. I used to frequent Yamaokaya a lot in the past, collecting service coupons and enjoying free ramen. The commercial saying "addictive taste" is quite accurate, and I recently realized that they follow the basic style of Yokohama ramen. Seeing the sign below, I learned that Yamaokaya originated in Ibaraki, not Hokkaido. (bitter smile) Well, it's the same taste as always - the usual soy sauce ramen, taste, oil, everything is normal and it was quite crowded as usual.

☆2021.11.22 Revisited☆ I went for a little drive for work. After completing my tasks, I stopped by here for a slightly late lunch. I have visited this place a few times before. As soon as I entered, I went to the ticket machine. This time, I decided to try the special miso instead of the usual soy sauce. My colleague mentioned that they had never tried the special miso before, while I have never ordered anything other than soy sauce... So, I decided to give it a try this time. I ordered everything as default. It arrived after a 10-minute wait! The appearance was well, normal (laughs). I took a sip of the soup. Hmm, it's okay, I guess. How is it different from regular miso? According to my colleague, the special miso and regular miso have quite different flavors. It's delicious. But for me, I still prefer the soy sauce at Yamaoka-ya. Today, I was able to confirm that once again. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!!!

I love ramen and used to eat it 2-3 times a week, but I have been holding back a little. I have been cooking my own meals daily, limiting rice and noodles and opting for rice porridge instead. I have been mindful of my diet by including tofu, natto, yogurt, and fish in my meals. I cook porridge with mixed grains and pressed barley and divide it into three meals a day. I enjoy vegetables, so I was able to successfully limit my carbohydrate intake. I have been walking for about 30 minutes every day for exercise. As a reward for achieving my goal, I finally indulged in the soy sauce ramen from Yamagoya that I have been craving the most! Ah, this taste, it's delicious! The balance of the soup, richness, and noodles is just too good. I am so happy to reunite with this delicious taste. I want to eat it again. Without health, you can't enjoy delicious food. Health and food are both precious things.

There is a limited stir-fried vegetable ramen at Mt. Chitose that was not easily found before (it may have existed, but it was hard to find). Now it is clearly displayed - Spicy miso stir-fried vegetable ramen 910, strong flavor, extra vegetables, firm noodles. It was a bit disappointing that the vegetables were burnt, but with the rich soup, the oil adds an extra kick, making it extremely flavorful. For those who love mountains, I definitely recommend climbing Mt. Chitose. The kids' menu rice was shaped like a rice bag, which was a first for me. The dessert on the kids' menu may vary by store, but the rice bag sushi was a nice surprise.

The Spicy Stamina Ramen with extra oil and firm noodles gives off a shrimp miso-like aroma and richness. The fried garlic adds a nice crunch. It has a moderate level of spiciness with kimchi for a kick, but without the sourness. The mellow and fragrant taste sets it apart from typical limited-time offerings that tend to be overly salty. It's so delicious that I wish they had an extra spicy option as well.

Yamaoka family's ramen. People from Hokkaido may have experienced it. Even if you haven't eaten it, the smell when you approach the shop (laughs) is a nostalgic smell for locals. [Order details] Shoyu ramen (all regular). Unchanging taste and smell (laughs). Thick noodles, rich soup, heavy oil. A ramen with a high risk of oil overdose.

In June 2020, I revisited "Yamaoka House." I don't visit this place often, except for the limited-time winter menu "motsu miso ramen," so I usually go for their "morning ramen." This time, I felt like the morning ramen was a bit different. The noodles seemed to have changed slightly. I'm not sure if they actually changed, if there was a manufacturing error, or if it's just my taste buds. The noodles used to be a bit firmer, closer to Hakata ramen, but this time they had a nice firm texture that I liked. The chashu topping was also different, thicker slices instead of thin ones, but that might just be how it was cut. The price has gone up due to the consumption tax increase, so it's not as much of a bargain as before, but I still appreciate being able to enjoy this ramen at this price. Next time, I want to try adding various toppings to my morning ramen and create my own original version.

I am staying in Chitose and I knew that Yamaoka-ya serves morning ramen, but I was wondering if you can only eat it at the 24-hour store? Anyway, I couldn't eat at the store from noon, but this one is open 24 hours and of course they had morning ramen. The quality for 470 yen is amazing. It's a rich tonkotsu broth that you can't quite call light. The fat content is low and easy to eat. Above all, the thin noodles are great. I think I'm not the only one who prefers thin noodles. Thank you for the meal!