On May 7, 2023 (Sunday) at 12:00, I went to eat ramen at Mizuno-san's before returning to Ishikawa Prefecture the next morning to make sure I didn't have any regrets. I took the Asahikawa Electric Railway bus with my father and got off at Tokiwakoen-mae. Since it was the last day of Golden Week, there was a long line as expected! We had to wait for about 40 minutes after arriving. The signature menu item, ginger ramen, was of course the best. Most customers ordered the ginger ramen. My father also ordered the ginger (tsukimi) ramen, but I had the miso (extra large) for the first time in about 2 and a half years, priced at 850 yen. The base soup is the same as the ginger ramen, made with a tonkotsu clear broth that is uniquely mellow. The soup is then mixed with white miso, creating a very gentle miso soup. It's incredibly delicious! Among the rich miso ramen that is predominant in Hokkaido, this miso ramen stands out with its warm and gentle flavor. The noodles, in extra large portion, are thick straight noodles with low water content. They are slightly soft and go very well with this gentle soup, making it a very satisfying taste! Mixing the thinly sliced menma with it is incredibly delicious! The chashu is a chewy traditional style meat. Mizuno-san, famous for their ginger ramen, also serves a miso ramen without ginger that is wonderfully flavorful! After the meal, my father caught the bus that arrived shortly after and headed home, but the weather was nice and the air was refreshing, so I took a stroll around the famous spots in Tokiwakoen and took some photos. This area has changed a lot since I was a child, but I hope Mizuno-san continues to thrive unchanged!

Once again, I was craving that ginger ramen, so I went to have it. It was around 1pm and luckily it wasn't crowded. It's a popular place, so the restaurant was packed with people! Luckily, there was a two-person table available and we were able to sit there. The ginger here is not too strong, and it goes perfectly with the straight noodles. I wanted to drink all the soup, but as someone with gout, I had to resist. However, I couldn't resist ordering some rice too haha... Ah, it was delicious!

I visited Asahikawa in Hokkaido on a business trip and had lunch at "Shoga Ramen Mizuno" restaurant. It had been a while since my last visit, but the atmosphere and menu of the restaurant remained the same. I ordered the "Shoga Chashu" ginger ramen and it arrived promptly. The ramen had a light flavor typical of Asahikawa ramen, but the ginger added a nice touch. The medium-thick straight noodles, thickly sliced chashu, and flavorful soup all tasted delicious. I always think about trying a different menu item, but whenever I come here, I end up ordering the ginger ramen. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Asahikawa City, Tokiwa-dori area. ◇ Business hours Weekdays 10:30-14:00, 17:00-18:00 Saturdays 10:30-14:00, Sundays 11:00-14:00 ◇ Closed on Tuesdays ◇ No parking, cash only --------------- I lined up 30 minutes before the opening, but the store didn't open on time and no customers arrived. I greeted them and they let me in. The elderly couple running the place made me feel warm and fuzzy just by looking at them. The ramen is very reasonably priced starting from 600 yen for shoyu and shio. I ordered the ◆ginger ramen (700 yen). [Soup] Strong ginger aroma! There's a huge amount of ginger in it. The ginger is spicy, but not the kind that burns, it's a flavorful ginger from Kochi Prefecture. The soup has little oil, so you can really taste the ginger directly. I liked that they mixed it into the soup. However, there are better ginger ramen places in Sapporo, so this simple soup with just ginger added isn't that delicious. Also, the ginger isn't freshly grated, which was a bit disappointing. [Noodles] Medium-thick noodles with low water content. They lack firmness and chewiness, and the ginger overpowers any flavor the noodles might have. You only feel the occasional fibrous texture of the ginger. [Chashu] Nostalgic chashu. It has a slight gamey smell and the texture is not to my liking. [Menma, Negi] The strong ginger taste overpowers these toppings. [Overall] The soup this time was even more unappealing than when I had it before. Especially the quality of the ginger. The noodles are still not to my liking. It may just be my personal preference, but this is a popular place. Thank you for the meal.

I stopped by for lunch. There were about 4 groups waiting in line in front of the store. After waiting for about 20 minutes, I was able to enter. This time, I ordered the ginger ramen. Almost everyone was eating the ginger ramen. The soup is a sweet soy sauce base with a strong ginger flavor that adds a nice kick. It warms you up nicely. The thick slices of chashu were tender, and the menma was thinly sliced and very soft, not getting in the way when eaten with the noodles. It was very delicious. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I went at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. I arrived almost at the same time as the opening, so there was only one other customer. I was prepared to wait in line, but I was able to enter smoothly, which was really good. I ordered the shoyu ramen once seated. The interior of the restaurant was filled with signs. While waiting, I carefully looked at the signs. There are really a lot of different people who come here. As I looked at the signs, the ramen arrived. It was a simple ramen that went down smoothly. The soup was also delicious. The chashu was a bit firm, with an old-fashioned taste, and it was delicious. Next time, I will definitely try the ginger ramen. It seems to be run by a husband and wife. I hope they stay healthy for a long time. This is a ramen shop that I definitely want to visit again when I go to Asahikawa.

It was so delicious♪ Mizono's ginger ramen. When it comes to ramen in Asahikawa, I usually go to Hachinoya, Tenkin Katsuraya, or Yoshino for miso ramen, so this was my first visit to Mizono. Until I come back again, stay healthy! #Mizono #MizonoGingerRamen #AsahikawaRamen #SoySauceRamen #Asahikawa #AsahikawaGourmet #AsahikawaLunch #Ramen #RamenLover #RamenInstagrammer #RamenAddict #ConnectWithRamenLovers #Noodlestagram #Hokkaido #HokkaidoGourmet #HokkaidoLunch #HokkaidoRamen

Simple soy sauce ramen with a hint of ginger flavor. Although I avoided the lunch hour, there were no breaks in customer flow. As mentioned in other reviews, the noodles are quite soft. The chashu has good flavor but is not very juicy. The interior of the restaurant is small. It's not a fancy ramen place, but you can tell from the storefront that it's a simple Chinese soba shop that has been around for a long time.

On July 8, 2023, at 5:00 PM, I visited "Mizuno," one of the top five ramen shops in Asahikawa based on current Tabelog ratings. I arrived a bit early and decided to wait outside the restaurant for about 30 minutes since the weather was nice and I had some time to spare. I was the first in line, with two solo customers lining up behind me. The kind owner let us in 10 minutes before opening time. There were only three of us at the start, with two more groups of four customers arriving later. If you go right at opening time on a Saturday night, you can expect to be seated quickly. At exactly 5:00 PM, I ordered the "Tsukimi Shoga" ramen for 800 yen. I noticed a sign mentioning that KAN, famous for "Ai wa Katsu," had also tried this ramen, and I saw Kusumi, known for "Kodoku no Gurume," dining there as well. It seems this place has fans nationwide. The ginger-flavored ramen broth was quite light, with the ginger flavor not as strong as I expected. Overall, it had a gentle taste, reminiscent of traditional ramen. Mixing in the raw egg mellowed out the distinctive sharpness of the ginger, but I felt it was a bit of a waste. The chewy texture of the chashu was to my liking, adding to the nostalgic feel of the dish. Throughout the meal, I appreciated the humble and warm atmosphere created by the elderly couple who run this renowned ramen shop in Asahikawa. As I caught a glimpse of their living room-like space while paying, it instantly reminded me of my wife's family home, evoking a sense of nostalgia. Reflecting on these feelings, I headed home feeling content.

I visited Mizuno, a highly rated ginger ramen restaurant in Asahikawa for work. It was crowded during lunchtime, but luckily I managed to get a seat without waiting in line. I ordered the recommended ginger ramen for 750 yen. It takes about 15 minutes for the ramen to be served, so it's better to go with some extra time. When the ramen arrived, I found the soy sauce-based soup to be just right, not too light or too rich, with the perfect accent of ginger. The noodles were medium thick and straight. The chashu was thick but not fatty, making it easy to eat without feeling heavy. I usually feel guilty for finishing the soup, but it was so delicious that I unknowingly drank it all. I will definitely be coming back for more. Thank you for the meal!

I had my last meal in Asahikawa around 11 am before heading to Obihiro. The ginger flavor was irresistible for ginger lovers! The noodles were well coated in the soup, and the thin menma (bamboo shoots) added a nice touch. The char siu was a bit dry. But the highlight was the soup!! It had a unique taste that I've never had before, but it was delicious and I finished it all. I also used the restroom, which was clean and felt like using my own at home. On the way back, I bought instant ramen from Mizuno-san! I'm looking forward to trying it!

I visited a long-established restaurant in Asahikawa for the first time, even though I used to live there. It was just before 1 pm on Saturday, and I was able to enter without much of a wait. The inside of the restaurant is small, and it seems to be run by an elderly couple. It takes a relatively long time from ordering to the arrival of the food. While waiting, I observed the traffic flow of a rotary that I always found difficult to navigate even when I lived there. The soup arrived first, with a strong ginger flavor and a light overall taste. The soup seemed to be made with grated and chopped ginger. The ingredients included ginger, bamboo shoots, green onions, and what appeared to be char siu. The char siu was the traditional firm type that I really like. The noodles were slightly soft. The light taste and the warming effect of the ginger made me feel good. It seems good for the body (even though it's ramen). I also noticed that there were autographed cards from various famous people on the walls. It seems like Ryuu-san visited here.

I visited after several years! The interior of the restaurant is nostalgic... with lots of signs!! There are also some vintage color papers here and there, which makes me feel nostalgic. I used to eat the ginger ramen at Mizuno's when I was a child. It really boosts my energy when I'm feeling down! That's the kind of ramen it is. Maybe it's the effect of the ginger. It takes a bit of time after ordering, but when I'm starving, that first sip of soup is amazing! This, this - so nostalgic! A faint ginger aroma. The soup is really clear. The fat is also beautiful. Before I knew it, I had finished it all in no time. Even the soup. All the soup. Only this ramen. All the soup. That's how light and clean this ramen is. I don't know what kind of noodles they use, but they have a good texture and I really like them. I think they go really well with this soup. I don't usually eat ramen. The rice is also shiny. Eating the soup, noodles, and rice together with the spoon is the best! I will definitely come back. I want to come at least once a year. It was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the meal ★

The popular local ramen shop that I wanted to visit because I love ginger is often crowded, so I went a little before opening. This time, with a few employees, we were able to get a table for seven people for our Hokkaido trip. Besides us, there were a few other customers and the seats were filled. An elderly couple who seemed experienced in serving took our orders. We kept it simple and ordered ginger ramen. The soup was light yet not overpowered by the ginger, and the noodles matched perfectly with the soup. The chashu was soft and delicious. This ramen is just to my liking, and I could see myself craving it even in the hot summer. After eating, I felt warm and cozy, realizing that this ramen is perfect for the cold winter in Hokkaido. I will definitely go back to eat again, maybe with a smaller group next time.

When you search for popular ramen shops in Asahikawa, this shop comes up first! Despite having difficulty getting there due to its location and lack of parking, when I arrived around 11:30, there were already people there! Although there were empty seats, it seemed like they were struggling to keep up with cleaning, perhaps because it was just two people working. But considering its popularity, it was understandable! I ordered the ginger ramen in large size, and the customer next to me said, "The soup that I've never tasted before is delicious," which raised my expectations. When the ginger ramen arrived, I took a sip of the clear soup and exclaimed, "Delicious!" The simple soup with ginger infused in it was outstanding. The toppings included chashu, green onions, and bamboo shoots, in a simple yet satisfying combination. The noodles were not the typical curly Asahikawa style, but straight noodles. I thought the portion might be small, but the large size was just right and left me feeling full. With each sip of the soup, my body felt warm and cozy. Despite the warm weather in mid-May, the soup made me feel like it was summer. I finished the soup completely! It was simple yet delicious, almost like an original creation! This ramen shop was truly delicious, and I could understand why it's so popular!

In Asahikawa, I wanted to go here! Ginger ramen!! I arrived a bit early, so I wandered around the library. And I went in by myself even though it wasn't open yet. Did they open?! I entered and sat in a booth facing the wall, surrounded by a Showa-era atmosphere. I ordered the ◆ginger ramen for 700 yen. Later customers also ordered the ginger ramen. Now, it arrived. Char siu, green onions, menma. The char siu was traditional. The ginger soup seeped in - truly refreshing, perfect for breakfast. There was a lot of grated ginger at the bottom of the soup! I could definitely have a second bowl of this taste. I tried morning ramen for the first time! Mmm, satisfying (o^^o) Thank you for the meal~

A long-established ramen shop near Tokiwai Rotary in Asahikawa City. I had been curious about this shop for a while, so I decided to visit for lunch during a trip to the Okhotsk region. Since there didn't seem to be a dedicated parking lot, we parked our car at a nearby coin parking lot. It was a holiday weekend, so we were prepared for a long line, but there were only about 5 groups ahead of us, which was less than we had imagined (although there was a long line behind us...). The interior of the shop had a retro atmosphere with counter seats and table seats. As a popular shop that has been around for a long time, the walls were decorated with many autographed photos of celebrities. An elderly couple (?) was running the shop, and even with many customers lined up, they worked diligently and in a warm and friendly manner. The menu offers "shoyu," "shio," "miso," and "shoga" ramen, each with variations like chashu, egg, and butter. As the shop is famous for its "shoga" (ginger) ramen, I decided to try the "shoga ramen (700 yen)." It was ready in about 15 minutes. I had imagined a soy sauce soup with ginger, but it was different than expected, with a light soy sauce flavor and a hint of ginger. At first, it felt a bit lacking, but as I continued eating, it became just right. The portion size is not very large, so if you're hungry, I recommend getting the "oomori" (large serving). There were more local regular customers than tourists, so it's understandable why they have been in business for so long. It may be challenging for those who prefer modern rich flavors, but it's recommended for those who enjoy light ramen.

The ginger ramen is very delicious. The price is cheap and the portion is generous. The restaurant is run by a middle-aged couple and has a very pleasant atmosphere. The noodles go well with the soup and the ginger gives a nice warmth, perfect for cold days.

I visited a shop near Asahikawa Rotary. There was no parking, so I parked at a nearby Times parking lot. It had been a while since I visited Asahikawa, so I decided to try the highly-rated ginger ramen at Mizuno as soon as it opened. I ordered the ginger ramen, which was around 700 yen. It was delicious with a strong ginger flavor, but personally, I would have preferred even more ginger.

A famous restaurant in Asahikawa known for its ginger ramen. It was a bit far from the station and I didn't have a chance to visit, but I had some free time before checking into the hotel so I walked there. Even though it was a busy season with many tourists, there were only a few people waiting when I arrived slightly after lunchtime. It took about 10 minutes to be seated. The restaurant is run by a couple, so there was also a wait to place an order. I ordered the ginger ramen, which was sure to have ginger in it. The noodles were medium-thick straight noodles with a soy sauce flavor infused with ginger. The soup was very delicious, but when eaten together with the noodles, it felt a bit bland and unsatisfying for me. The noodles were a bit soft. I wonder if you can order them firm. Because the restaurant is busy and run by a couple, I recommend visiting with some extra time. Asahikawa has a variety of ramen shops, making it fun to explore and try different types of ramen!

When I arrived at 10:30, the restaurant was already full, showing how busy it is with at least one turnover before I left. I had the ginger ramen, which had a slightly sweet soy sauce base with a strong ginger flavor, delicious! The owner and the female owner both brought out the ramen, creating a warm atmosphere.