I had a strong craving for ramen on my day off, so after much consideration, I decided to go to a place not too far from my home. I always end up choosing the same thing here, the "Extreme Boiled Fish Broth Soy Sauce Tsukemen" because I love it so much. It has a simple appearance but the colors are enticing. The aroma of seafood rises from the dipping sauce. The noodles are chewy with a nice texture, and the scent of wheat fills your nose as you chew. When you dip the noodles in the fish broth, the richness of the back fat and the umami flavor really make the dish incredibly delicious. The dipping sauce also includes naruto, menma, and diced chashu. The crispy chashu is also delicious. I like to add a raw egg yolk in the middle of eating, which enhances the enjoyment of the dish. Finally, I ask for a soup refill, which comes with a piece of fried tofu to dip in the soup. I love this dish so much, and once again, I left the restaurant feeling completely satisfied. Thank you for the delicious meal!

◇ Business hours: 11:00-15:30, 17:00-20:00 (Last order) ◇ Closed on Thursdays and other days ◇ Parking available, cash payment only ◇ Address: 5-1 Nishi 10-chome, Minami 22-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Opened as a second brand of the popular restaurant Hien in Sapporo, "Ramen Tsubame" also receives high praise. Visiting in the evening with no other customers, we were lucky. The interior has a counter with 9 seats and is operated by two young men. We ordered using the ticket machine. In the past, we tried the Niku Niboshi or Niboshi Chuka, but this time we ordered: ◆ Niboshi-scented Abura Soba (800 yen) ◆ Kyoku Niboshi Shoyu Tsukemen (950 yen) ◆ Small Rice (150 yen) First, we tried the Abura Soba, and then ordered the Tsukemen. The Niboshi-scented Abura Soba had a beautiful presentation. The standout feature was the branded egg yolk, which was truly beautiful. We chose thick noodles, and they were chewy and smooth, with an ideal texture for Abura Soba. Mixing the noodles thoroughly with the toppings, we enjoyed the rich flavor of the Niboshi and soy sauce, combined with the egg yolk. The Chashu pork was perfectly seasoned and tender, the Menma had a rich flavor, and the Negi and Nori were of high quality. Everything was top-notch. Next, we tried the "Kyoku Niboshi Shoyu Tsukemen." The presentation of the noodles was beautiful, and the chef's skill was evident. The flat, smooth noodles were made with high water content and whole wheat flour. The noodles had a pleasant texture and were delicious when dipped in the soup. The soup had a slightly strong oil flavor, which was not to everyone's taste, but it became enjoyable when mixed with the noodles. The addition of back fat added richness to the broth, balancing out the strong flavors of Niboshi and soy sauce. The Chashu pork was tasty but could have been a bit more succulent. We also ordered a small rice, which we enjoyed with the leftover sauce from the Abura Soba. Overall, both dishes were excellent, with the Abura Soba standing out as a particularly outstanding bowl of ramen.

A sister restaurant of the popular ramen shop "Garyu Menbu Hinotori" in Sapporo, which I also highly recommend. I visited around 12:30 on a weekday and although the place was almost full, I was able to find a seat as customers were constantly coming and going. The interior of the restaurant is small with only about 10 counter seats. I ordered the "Niku Niboshi Chuka Soba (Shoyu)" from the ticket machine inside the restaurant, with an additional seaweed topping (which was complimentary up to 150 yen with an Ion card). The ramen was served in about 5 minutes. The soup had a strong back fat flavor. It is said to be a combination of pork base and niboshi (dried baby sardines), but the pork flavor was not very prominent, and the niboshi and soy sauce lacked depth. However, the elegance of the niboshi and the deliciousness of the soy sauce seasoning came through, but the balance was off, which was disappointing. The noodles were medium-thick and almost straight, very smooth and tasty. The noodle supplier is Sagamiya. The toppings included a few slices of pork chashu, naruto fish cake, thin menma bamboo shoots, and seaweed. The pork chashu was similar to the style of Kitakata ramen, with a good balance of fat and meat. The service was not particularly friendly, as the person next to me finished their meal and left the empty bowl in front of me for a few minutes without clearing it, which felt rude. Overall, the noodles and chashu were to my liking, and the niboshi and seasoning were delicious. However, the unique blend of "pork" and "niboshi" in their new concept did not suit my taste. Perhaps my expectations were slightly high because I enjoyed Hinotori.

I ordered the Extreme Dried Sardine Soy Sauce Tsukemen (920 yen)… On Friday, a little after 1 PM, when I visited, there were no other customers and the place was empty. I thought, 'Oh no... did I walk into a weird place?' But as more customers started coming in, I felt relieved. It seems like I arrived right when there was a lull in customers (laughs). I bought the ticket for the Extreme Dried Sardine Soy Sauce Tsukemen (920 yen) and handed it to the staff, then waited at my seat. Soon, the tsukemen I was looking forward to arrived. Surprisingly, the service was quick! The orange color of the egg yolk is so appealing. Apparently, you're supposed to mix the egg yolk with the noodles before eating. I mixed it up and dipped it in the soup... Mmm, delicious!! The sardine soup has a rich flavor and is tasty! The addition of pork fat gives it a nice punch. The noodles are just the way I like them! But, I wonder if the chashu is made from pork shoulder loin? The seasoning is good, but it's a bit dry and tough. That's the only downside I can think of. It seems like the prices have gone up a bit recently, making it feel a bit expensive, but still within an acceptable range. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. Plus, the tsukemen here uses relatively thin noodles, so the service is quick, which is great. Thank you for the meal.

I wanted to eat boiled dried Chinese noodles with salt. Hand-kneaded curly noodles. The noodles are delicious. The soup has a strong flavor and aroma of dried bonito, but it goes really well with these noodles. The noodles slide into your mouth along with the soup. The chashu is also flavorful and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I bought a ticket at a vending machine that doesn't accept 10,000 yen bills and took my seat. I started reading a manga on my smartphone and surprisingly finished it quickly. There was a lot of oil floating on the soup. It brought back some nostalgic feelings. I haven't had this in a while. I tried adding pepper and garlic powder to the soup with a ladle, and it actually tasted good. I'll add more later. The noodles were thick and round, not my usual preference, but they were chewy and had a good flavor and texture. The pork bowl had a good amount of meat, easy to eat, and the flavor was just right. There was a light drizzle of mayo, but it didn't bother me much. The portion of pork was also good. The prices were reasonable too, so I quite liked it. Thank you for the meal.

Pork simmered dried Chinese soba (soy sauce flavor) has a rich pork oil but a refreshing soup with a hint of simmered dried fish, chewy thick noodles, slightly strong flavor, lots of green onions and back fat, moist chashu, delicious. Chashu rice with charred egg and green onions is also delicious. Back fat simmered dried Chinese soba (salt) has a unique texture with hand-kneaded flat noodles, but the saltiness is a bit strong.

I had been craving ramen for a while, so I decided to visit a ramen shop. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen with pork and dried fish for 920 yen at the ticket machine near the entrance. The shop was not crowded, and my order was ready in 5 minutes. The portion size was a bit small, but the soup had a rich flavor with a hint of dried fish. The noodles were thick and absorbed the soup well. The seasoned bamboo shoots were a bit salty, but the thinly sliced pork was delicious. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and left satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

Niku-jaga Chuka Soba Soy Sauce ¥920 Delicious! The broth isn't overpoweringly fishy, but rather has a pork base with a nice sweetness from the back fat, resulting in a mild fish soy sauce flavor. The noodles are incredibly chewy and tasty. I'm curious to try the salt broth and flat noodles tsukemen as well.

I went to a ramen shop today for lunch without much prior research, based on a recommendation from a colleague that they serve dried fish ramen. I arrived around 13:00, hoping that the lunch rush would be over by then. Luckily, there was one seat available when I arrived at 12:55. I bought a ticket for the "Pork and Dried Fish Ramen with Soy Sauce" without much thought, costing ¥870. There was a promotion for Ion cardholders for ¥100 worth of toppings, so I asked if I could get extra noodles for ¥100, which they agreed to. The ramen arrived in about 10 minutes, with an unexpected amount of pork fat on top. Despite my hesitation due to the fat content, I couldn't resist the delicious flavor. The noodles were thick and chewy, with a good texture and the fatty soup complemented them well. The pork was thinly sliced but tasty. I felt guilty but couldn't stop eating. I left some of the fatty soup as my body instinctively resisted drinking it all. I wondered how it would taste without the pork fat and if they would accommodate such a request. It was an interesting experience.

Tsukemen Tsubame in Sapporo Chuo Ward/Yamabana Area. Ordered: -Extreme Dried Sardine Soy Sauce Tsukemen 870 yen -Pork and Dried Sardine Ramen 870 yen. It was my first time trying tsukemen! A mysterious dish. I wanted to eat it piping hot, so I felt a bit unsatisfied. Is this how it's supposed to be? The pork and dried sardine ramen was delicious as always. I still want to try the Gen Tori Miso Ramen that wasn't available this time. Maybe next time! Thank you for the meal. Thank you♪

"I went to Ramen Tsubame for lunch on a holiday. It had been a while since my last visit, over 7 years ago, so I had no memory of the taste. I felt like a first-time visitor and stared at the ticket machine to decide what to eat. I wanted to try the "Saba Black" or "Gentorou Miso," but both were marked as Monday limited menu items. So, I decided to try the dipping noodles this time! I ordered the "Extreme Boiled Sardine Soy Dipping Noodles @870 yen." The egg yolk on the spoon whet my appetite. I dipped the noodles in the soup with the egg yolk and the broth was strong in flavor with a punch from the sardines. The noodles were flat and chewy with whole wheat, providing a nice texture. The toppings were chashu and menma. The tender chashu and crunchy menma were both good. I usually prefer ramen over dipping noodles, but I really enjoyed the unique and flavorful dipping noodles here. The soup at the end was also delicious. Overall, I was satisfied with the dipping noodles I had this time, which left a good impression on me. I will definitely visit this place again. Thank you for the delicious meal!"

Located along Ishiyama Street with good access, this restaurant is easy to find. They offer a wide variety of ramen, making it hard to choose. I tried the pork and dried fish ramen, which was delicious. The meat was tasty and the soup was well-balanced. I would like to try their Sunday limited menu next time.

On a certain weekday, feeling dramatically tired, my body and brain were craving for a rich ramen. Being a fan of the Hien series, I was looking forward to trying their signature back oil and dried fish broth ramen, but to my disappointment, only the dried fish broth ramen was unavailable according to the ticket machine. Feeling a bit down, I decided to order the dried fish broth ramen instead. The restaurant had a parking lot at the back, and the interior was a small counter-only space. The ramen was served in about 10 minutes. - Dried Fish Broth Ramen: 900 yen - Small Rice: 140 yen The soup was hot and satisfying, with a subtle but strong dried fish flavor. The soy sauce taste was well-rounded and delicious, with a nice balance of saltiness. The noodles were flat hand-kneaded noodles, which were smooth and springy, although a bit too soft for my liking. The flavorful and tender chashu was enjoyable, and the rice was cooked perfectly.

I visited a ramen shop along Ishiyama Street in June 2022. They have a parking lot behind the store. I purchased a simmered dried fish ramen and rice from the vending machine inside the store. It took less than 10 minutes for the order to be served. When I tried the soup, it had a strong dried fish flavor, was slightly oily, delicious, and had a good aftertaste. The noodles were medium-thick, flat, twisted noodles that were smooth and to my liking. The rice was firm.

Ramen 🍜💕 I don't usually eat ramen, but I go through occasional ramen booms, and right now I'm in the middle of a ramen craze! This restaurant is near my place, but I've only visited once, and that was back in 2015! After 7 years, I decided to revisit the place! I went for lunch on the day after a night of partying, or rather, in the early afternoon before my night shift at 2 pm 😂. Ramen just hits the spot at times like that, you know? The timing was perfect as the restaurant was empty, and I got my food quickly since it was off-peak hours, which was great! Lately, I've been into ramen with a dried fish base, so I chose the "Pork Back Fat Dried Fish Ramen." You can choose between soy sauce or salt, and I went with salt. I also ordered the "Classic Soy Sauce Ramen" for variety and a side of pork rice! I shared the food and enjoyed two different kinds of ramen. The unique thing about this place is that they use different noodles for each ramen! I wonder how many types of noodles they have. The "Pork Back Fat Dried Fish Ramen" had a nice dried fish flavor that really hit the spot. It was rich and flavorful, perfect for a post-drinking meal. The "Classic Soy Sauce Ramen" was lighter in comparison, balancing out the richness of the other ramen. There used to be a ramen shop called "Gentori" in Susukino, and they also served ramen with a dried fish base. I liked their ramen, but the shop is no longer there. They apparently serve Gentori miso here too, but it was sold out that day. I'd love to try it next time! Gentori was quite to my liking. It used to be across from King Mu, and I remember feeling so full after eating there. It was a day of ramen and deep thoughts about the various people in the world. Despite being full, I couldn't resist getting my favorite "Cream Cornet" from the Tsuruha next door, making me even fuller as I headed to my night shift 😂. Thanks for the meal! 🍜🌟

This is a ramen shop located along Ishiyama Street in Chuo Ward, Sapporo City. I wonder if it's affiliated with Hien. I've been curious about the miso ramen at Gencho, another Hien-affiliated shop in Susukino, but haven't had a chance to try it. I heard they also have Gencho miso here, so I decided to visit. The interior of the shop has a nice smell of dried fish. Despite some hesitation, I finally ordered the Gencho miso ramen I had been longing for. When the miso cooking began, the garlic aroma filled the air along with the fire in the iron pot, stimulating my appetite. The soup is quite rich with a strong pork bone base and a good amount of seafood, possibly due to the lard on the surface. The layer of lard is quite impressive, and the combination of the strong flavor with stir-fried ingredients like bean sprouts, onions, cabbage, and ground meat makes it delicious. The pork fat is creamy and not overwhelming, making it easy to eat. The noodles are medium-thick and curly, not too yellow, softer due to higher water content, lacking the aged feel of Sapporo noodles. I wonder if they are from the same lineage as Hien's noodles? I'm not a fan of Sapporo noodles, but I can enjoy these noodles. Overall, the miso ramen is quite delicious. I'm curious about the dried fish-based dishes and limited menus, so I'd like to visit again. Thank you for the meal!

It was around 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon when I visited this restaurant. I was happy to see that they have all-day service. I was the only customer at the time, so I could relax by myself. I had instant cup noodles from Mongolian Tanmen Chubo for breakfast, so I hesitated to have ramen for lunch as well. But I was hungry, and I couldn't resist. I decided to try their most popular dish, the Niku Niboshi Chuka Soba. It arrived in just 5 minutes. I was a bit wary of the chashu topping, but it was thinly sliced and well-seasoned, so I enjoyed it. The soup was easy to drink, despite being rich in pork fat. The thick noodles paired perfectly with the soup. I couldn't stop slurping up the delicious soup. I also added some menma toppings, which I really like. Overall, I finished the bowl and will definitely come back when I have the chance. This ramen shop is convenient and reliable. ★

I bought the ramen book "Ramen Walker Hokkaido 2022" for the first time in a while. The purpose was to try the "Premium Limited Noodles" that only readers who purchased the magazine can eat. This is a special project in collaboration with six famous ramen shops in Hokkaido and the publishing company. To eat the special ramen served for a limited time, you need to bring this magazine to the shop. It's a bit of a high hurdle. So, for today's lunch, I visited "Ramen Tsubame," which is responsible for the limited noodles in February. It's been 5 years since my last visit. The shop is located at Nishi 10, Minami 22, Chuo-ku, Sapporo. It's easy to spot with a yellow and black noren that says "Ramen Daiichi." The shop has a parking lot with space for 5 cars in the building it's located in (turn left at the next "Tanoku" shop). I entered the shop at 11:30, and the counter-only interior was already full. It's a popular shop indeed. Luckily, a seat opened up just as I arrived. I showed the staff the large magazine I had hidden in my bag, and then I pressed the limited button on the ticket machine. The limited noodles here are the "Winter Chinese Soba" made with whitefish milt and oysters, priced at 950 yen. It's only available from February 1st to 20th, with only 15 servings per day. I was able to order it successfully today. "Ramen Tsubame," opened in 2015, is the second brand shop of the popular shop "Garyu Menmai Hien" in Nakajima. While the main shop focuses on "fish-based chicken white soup," this shop's concept is "pork" + "dried sardines." So, after about 7 minutes, the noodles arrived. The white soup with wontons, leeks, purple cabbage, and mandarin oranges looked beautiful. The bowl is a white round porcelain bowl. It's a rare type of dish. It's simple yet beautiful. So, let's eat♪ Starting with the soup. Wow! Delicious♡ The exquisite collaboration of pork bone, oysters, and whitefish milt♫ The creamy yet surprisingly light soup made with a base of pork bone finished with whitefish milt and oysters has a gentle mouthfeel. The umami of the oysters spreads in the mouth, and the whitefish milt adds a mellow richness. The chicken oil covering the entire surface also enhances the deliciousness of this soup. The noodles are thin straight round noodles. They are boiled to a soft texture, offering a chewy and gentle mouthfeel. The combination of fish-based soup and thin noodles is excellent. I wonder if the noodles are from "Sagamiya"? The toppings include sweet and savory simmered oysters, wontons filled with plenty of ground pork, leeks, purple cabbage, and mandarin oranges, which is an interesting lineup. The simmered seasonal oysters are plump and irresistibly delicious. The wontons filled with plenty of ground pork are moist and juicy. It's my first time having ramen with mandarin oranges as a topping. It's an interesting idea, and the refreshing citrus flavor goes well with this soup. I quickly finished the noodles and toppings. So, once again, I finished every last drop of the soup, so delicious(*´∀｀*) Finished eating and drinking everything. Indeed, a "creative ramen using winter ingredients." A luxurious bowl made with whitefish milt and oysters. It's a new noodle dish that expands the possibilities of ramen, different from the regular menu. Hmm, it was delicious♡ Next time, I'll try the "Dried Sardine Shoyu Ramen." Thank you for the meal♪ * 24th bowl in 2022 / Total 649th bowl (Visited on February 18, 2022) (Posted on June 22, 2022)

Leaving Route 169 and heading south on Route 230, I searched for a shop near Yamahana in a coin parking lot and found a hit. The target Maru 2 is Tsubame. It is the well-known second brand of Hien, but I have never been to Hien itself, so this visit is cutting ahead of the Hien group. I parked my car in the parking space behind the shop, but I wonder if it would be possible to use the parking lot of a certain amusement facility nearby... No, if you like P*co, you can just order ramen as a set, but I'm not that type. Inside the shop with only a counter, there were two customers in the back. First, I disinfected my hands and pressed the button. I handed the ticket for simmered dried sardine ramen (soy sauce) to the staff and sat at a seat near the entrance. The bowl arrived in less than 5 minutes. The slight cloudiness of the soup looked delicious. The soup has a slight dried sardine flavor, but it is mainly pork-based. It has a mellow and delicious taste. The high-water kneaded noodles, which are hand-rolled to enhance the curl, lift the soup well and the noodles' chewy texture creates a festive atmosphere in the mouth. Isn't this incredibly delicious! The two types of chashu are both well-flavored. The thick menma also has a flavor that makes you want to have it as a beer snack. However, it does not disturb the balance with the soup. Even though it was my second bowl in a row, I finished the soup completely. I can't talk about salt content anymore (bitter smile). It was just a cup for trial, but I couldn't have imagined or predicted this deliciousness. I must definitely visit other Hien group shops!

Ramen Tsubame 2 minutes walk from Ishiyama-dori Station 10-5-1 Minami 22-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido ⚠️ Closed on Thursdays ⏰ Business hours [Fri-Wed] 11:00-15:30, 17:00-20:00 This time, I ordered the following: Extreme Shio Ramen Tsukemen (800 yen) All Toppings (400 yen) Chashu Rice (350 yen) #RamenTsubame #Sapporo #SapporoSightseeing #SapporoGourmet #SapporoLunch #SapporoRamen #Ramen #RamenTour #RamenLovers #Foodies #ramen #noodles