Revisited on June 4, 2022 - Wow, it's still early but I've had quite a few drinks... I should walk to the hotel to sober up. As I start walking, I see a ramen shop. Even though I'm full and have been drinking a lot, I can't resist stopping by (^^;) Daiko Ramen [2nd visit] The inside of the restaurant was quite crowded but there were empty seats, so I was seated at the end of the counter. Since I've been here once before and remember it being delicious, I decided to go with the spicy miso ramen today. And of course, I couldn't resist ordering a beer (;^ω^) The beer arrived quickly, so let's start with that. Ah, the beer at the end is always delicious. And then the ramen arrived! It looks great as always. The red soup looks delicious. Let's dig in. I take a sip of the soup. Ah, this is definitely a tasty one! It has the flavor of old Sapporo miso, with a nice kick of spiciness. The Sapporo-style noodles are perfect too. The vegetables complement the dish wonderfully, showing a high level of completion. The chashu is also to my liking, with a firm texture and light flavor. It goes well with the noodles and soup. As I continued to eat while sipping on the remaining beer, I realized I had finished it all. It's amazing how it all fits in your stomach... But that's definitely enough for now. Time to head back to the hotel. I was quite drunk, but somehow managed to hold onto my memories (laughs). The journey back to the hotel went smoothly as well. No matter how old I get, I just can't resist a bowl of ramen to finish off the night. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal♪

I impulsively decided to have ramen for the second round after drinking. It was 20:30 and the restaurant was empty, with only one group of customers. My companion's soy sauce ramen seemed light, and they wanted to add garlic. My spicy miso ramen wasn't very spicy, more like a regular spicy miso level. The staff seemed lacking in energy and there may be some areas where they are missing out.

I received Set A (1000 yen) and ordered miso ramen with half fried rice for lunch on a weekday. The miso soup had a strong flavor and a light broth, reminiscent of the past. The medium curly noodles were accompanied by stir-fried bean sprouts, firm chashu, bamboo shoots, giving it a nostalgic Showa-era miso ramen taste. The fried rice had a homey touch with bell peppers and a slightly moist texture with a strong pepper flavor. The atmosphere had a retro feel. Overall, I would rate it based on the cost performance during weekday lunchtime.

Opened recently and already had 5 or 6 groups seated. Mostly foreigners? Butter Corn Ramen for 1000 yen, Miso Ramen for 900 yen, ordered gyoza and bottled beer. Got my food in about 10 minutes. Still delicious! I really love the miso ramen here♡ Of course, the gyoza goes well with the beer. Ate with all my heart and it disappeared in no time, so sad. Will definitely come back to eat when I visit Sapporo again♪

The morning work dragged on, so I had to settle for a lunch snack. I didn't have the energy to go far, so I ended up at a nearby ramen shop. It's 3:30 PM, so there's no one here. Despite the heat, I went for the miso ramen for 900 yen. The sound of the noodles being made quickly can be heard. There are many colorful paper notes inside the shop. It's a well-established shop, so my expectations are high. The Sapporo miso ramen arrives with chashu, menma, onions, bean sprouts, and green onions. The hot miso soup has a light texture but is flavorful. The yellow medium-thick curly noodles are cooked perfectly to my liking. The noodles are so good that I couldn't help but drink the soup. The right amount of lardiness in the soup is also great. I finished the whole bowl. It will probably get crowded in the evening. Thanks for the meal!

Sometimes I have an inexplicable craving for this ramen. Last time, when I visited the restaurant across the street, I couldn't help but feel drawn to this place. So, off I went. When I arrived for lunch, there were plenty of empty seats, so I sat at a table for one. Last time, I enjoyed the miso butter corn ramen as a touristy treat, but this time I opted for the A set with a side of fried rice and soy sauce ramen. The dish arrived fairly quickly, and the oily soup and stir-fried vegetables gave me a taste of Sapporo's traditional flavors. The first sip of the soup brought back a sense of nostalgia with a modern twist. The medium-thick curly noodles, a staple of Sapporo, were a perfect match. The noodles are made by Nishiyama Seimen, a well-known noodle manufacturer in Sapporo that many people may remember visiting on a school field trip. The fried rice had a slightly mild flavor, which complemented the ramen well. The old-fashioned yet evolved chashu also paired nicely. This is the kind of taste that I occasionally crave. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal. Next time, for the same price of 1,000 yen, maybe I'll go for the miso butter corn ramen?

Shortly after my last visit, I returned to this restaurant within a few days. Since it was before work, I didn't have any alcohol. I ordered the soy sauce ramen this time. It was delicious. Hokkaido's soy sauce ramen is definitely not to be underestimated. It packs a punch. I think it's because of the garlic. It's a nostalgic ramen with a kick, showcasing the excellence of Hokkaido. Oh, and the fried rice set was simple but really good too.

On July 1, 2023 (Saturday) around 6:10 PM, we decided to try some local Hokkaido cuisine in Sapporo. After discussing with my family, we settled on miso ramen as the choice. When we arrived at the restaurant, my son wasn't in the mood for ramen, so we ordered fried rice to share. It was delicious! The buttery soup was amazing, and the ramen bowl was deep. Splitting the order was a good idea. The fried rice was also tasty. We really enjoyed our meal in Sapporo. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I was craving for katsu curry, so I searched for a place that serves it and ended up at a restaurant I had never been to before called "Ramen no Daikou." I know this place well but had never visited before. I was disappointed to find out that they no longer serve curry, but I ordered miso ramen for 900 yen, nostalgic ramen (soy sauce) for 950 yen, and half portion of fried rice for 500 yen. The food was delicious, as expected from a long-established restaurant. Thank you for the meal! I will definitely visit Ramen no Daikou again!

I arrived late and ordered Sapporo miso butter corn ramen. I added gyoza and beer. The soy sauce ramen was also ordered. Two bowls of ramen were a bit too much, but the combination of miso butter, corn, and ramen was perfect. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also nice. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Visited for the last day lunch in Sapporo. Started with beer and appetizers. This chashu is delicious! It's hard to describe, but it's like there's no unnecessary flavor, just the taste of the meat. It's the best when added to ramen. The menma is also the same, no strong flavor. One beer is enough, so I ordered another drink at room temperature. For the finish, I had miso ramen last time and shoyu ramen at Fukuraiten last night, so I went for salt ramen this time. Surprisingly, it had a hint of seafood aroma and was light. Hokkaido's ramen scene is not just about miso, it seems.

Just before 2 pm on a regular afternoon, it felt like the rainy season with the humidity. I visited a ramen shop near Raccoon Alley, where there was only one customer at a table. I also chose a table seat and ordered the miso ramen for 900 yen. They offer two lunch sets which include gyoza or rice for 1000 yen until 2 pm, which seems like a better deal. The ramen arrived shortly, with a mild and gentle soup that had a slight red spiciness as you eat more. The white miso flavor was a bit too gentle but not lacking in taste. The slightly thick slice of pork chashu still had some coldness on one side, which was a bit disappointing. The amount of chashu and vegetables felt a bit lacking, so maybe getting the set would have been better.

"Let's go to Daikou! After taking a break and having a light meal, I was wondering if it's okay to have ramen, but we still have 5 more shops to visit! Even though it's not lunchtime, the restaurant was half full. Judging by the number of reviews, it might get crowded during actual lunch hours. Foreign tourists were ordering Butter Corn Ramen. The owners were recommending the same to customers who seemed to have come from Honshu. It seems like the restaurant wants people to try this dish when they visit Hokkaido! For a change, I was thinking of trying a rich ramen since I've been having light flavors lately. I ordered the Miso Ramen (¥900) with half noodles! It was ready in 5 minutes, thanks to the efficient teamwork between the owner and the mother in the kitchen! The simple toppings of chashu, green onions, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts gave this classic miso ramen a dignified presence! As for the taste, as soon as I took a sip, the sweetness and richness of the lard in the soup spread in my mouth! The miso flavor is strong, so it might be described as salty in a negative way, but I just wanted to keep drinking it! I've been leaning towards light ramen flavors lately, so having a rich ramen after a long time felt refreshing! The chashu was thinly sliced and meaty, which I think is good to maintain the old-school style since the establishment. If a new restaurant opened with a similar soup, thick slices of tender chashu would be perfect, but having the old-fashioned style adds to the nostalgia! It would really resonate with people in their middle age and beyond, reminding them of the taste they had in their youth! The moderate layer of lard prevents too much steam, making it not too hot, which shows the store's attention to detail. I personally don't mind if it's piping hot, but I can feel the thought put into making it easy to eat and conveying deliciousness in the first bite! While many places use medium-thick egg noodles, Daikou stands out for using medium-thin noodles. The chewy texture of the high water content Prishco noodles is unique to Sapporo miso ramen, and even though they are thin, they hold together well and blend nicely with the soup! The crunchy bamboo shoots and bean sprouts are lightly seasoned, providing a nice contrast! Thanks to the rich ramen, the aftertaste was amazing, and it made me think of alternating between gentle and rich flavors in the future! I'll definitely try the fried rice on my next visit to Daikou! Thank you for the meal."

I bought a one-day streetcar ticket and went to Yamabana area to have a drink. Then, I returned to the city and my wife went shopping while I went to Ramen Taiko for the first time in a while. Menu: - Black Label beer (medium bottle) - Miso ramen - Soup (classic taste and delicious, perfect for that day's mood) - Noodles (medium thick curly noodles from Nishiyama Seimen, goes well with the soup) I enjoyed a dignified bowl of ramen from this restaurant, established in 1966!

The ramen connoisseur @ Miso Ramen ¥900 I wanted to eat a classic Sapporo ramen! And that really narrows down the options for restaurants. So, I decided to visit this place ( ・∇・) I went during off-peak hours, so it was almost like having the place to myself. I had already decided on what to order before I even got there - the "Miso Ramen" Ta-da! The Sapporo classic miso ramen♪ The soup had just the right balance of miso saltiness and sweetness, with a layer of lard oil that sealed in the heat. The noodles were a perfect match for this type of soup! The hearty chashu, crunchy bean sprouts, and menma all added to the deliciousness. And adding some self-tuning with the tableside shichimi chili pepper was irresistible. I almost finished all the soup... I just love the ramen here♡ Thank you for the meal!

Wandering rookie curry mania / rookie ramen mania, a solo middle-aged man. This is a memo-like review by an old man. If you are looking for concise information about the restaurant and dishes, please move on to other people's reviews around here. Oh no, oh no... As I continue my targeted visits, the memories and impressions of the shops I visited in between and the target shops are getting mixed up and fading away. I'm starting to head towards complete oblivion, so I need to write a review before I completely forget. Well, as a "rookie ramen mania", this is one of the target shops, but it's also one of the old-school Chinese restaurants I've been visiting. I received a request for Chinese, ramen, or curry, so I headed to the Tanukikoji area aiming for "reliable Chinese cuisine". As expected by my companion, "It's crowded (lining up) over there," when we got closer, there were 4-5 waiting customers outside the entrance. There are probably twice as many waiting inside the store. So, while considering other shops in my mind, my focus was drawn to the vertical sign of "this place" a little further away. It felt like I had intentionally focused on it. Occasionally, I get this feeling of being drawn in. The location is 5-chome, Minami 2-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku. It is located at the eastern end of the Tanukikoji 5-chome block (between the 4th and 5th blocks) when heading north towards Odori Park. I've passed by the storefront many times, so I've known about it for a long time. It was founded in 1966, so I had never used it before. Upon confirming again, there is some variation in the ratings, but some people give it scores in the high 3s to over 4. So, I thought I had to go under the curtain at least once. I entered the store a little before 1:30 pm (on a Sunday), and the store had 10 counter seats to the right of the entrance. There were 5-6 tables to the left extending towards the back. It has an atmosphere of an old ramen shop/chinatown. There were about 2 groups of previous customers (a couple and a man and a woman). It was a calm time during lunch hours. When I sat at the table, more customers started coming in. Young couples, mother and daughter, middle-aged couples, solo diners (men), etc. As I was taking a photo of the storefront after eating, two solo diners (men) were peeking under the curtain and then entering. Oh, it's crowded because it has a long history. I'll order some side dishes in addition to the ramen. [Companion] Spicy miso ramen [Old Man] Miso ramen [Shared] Half fried rice, Gyoza Total: 2,850 yen (950 yen + 900 yen + 500 yen + 500 yen) The ramen was served about 5 minutes after ordering. The half fried rice and gyoza were served a little later. Hmm. It's not overly complicated, but rather simple. So, I took a spoonful of miso soup. Hmm, it's a bit lukewarm. Even though I'm a bit sensitive to hot food, they didn't need to be so careful. A little disappointing. The miso soup has a gentle taste with a slight sweetness. This way, even tourists who are not used to it may find it less awkward to eat. Well, the feature is a bit weak, isn't it? Speaking of other shops, there is a shop (known for its special mountain vegetables) where you have to wait outside for about 30 minutes. I find the miso ramen here a bit bland. "Huh? Is this ramen highly rated?" But a young man (in his early 20s) who ate the ramen was talking to his friends saying, "This is the Sapporo miso ramen,". I heard that and thought, "Oh, I see." There are people who feel more satisfied with a slightly extreme taste. For those with that perspective, it may feel a bit lacking. The noodles are medium-thick wavy egg noodles. The noodles had a slightly soft texture (not chewy) due to high water content or difficult boiling time. Hmm? The flavor seems familiar. A bit "floury" flavor. Ah, I've had this flavor somewhere before.

"After the corona, my first visit to Hokkaido. Established in 1966, this place called "Daiko" offers traditional miso ramen. We ordered the top menu item, the Butter Corn Ramen, which was served in just 4 minutes. The first impression was a bit disappointing as the amount of corn was less than expected. The soup had a salt content of 1.5% and was mild with a hint of sweetness, possibly due to the butter. The richness of the pork flavor, perhaps from lard, added depth without being overwhelming. The noodles from Nishiyama were a perfect match. Overall, it was a comforting and delicious bowl of ramen. However, considering the price of 1000 yen, I wish they had served a bit more corn."

The other day, I went to the super famous ramen shop called "Ramen no Daikou" located a 7-minute walk from Sapporo Municipal Subway Odori Station. This shop is known as the "Yamamoto Kouji of the ramen world" and it's easy to see why they hold onto this title without letting go. Yamamoto Kouji, a former baseball player from Kumamoto, was a speedy outfielder who played for the Hankyu Braves. He later became a scout for the team after retiring. In terms of the ramen world, Ramen no Daikou is like a skilled player with a perfect balance of flavors and textures in their miso ramen and fried rice dishes. The taste is top-notch, just like a well-hit home run, and the quality of their dishes is unmatched. It's truly a fantastic dining experience!

The ramen here is delicious! It tastes much better than it looks. The soup is made from a combination of chicken and pork bones, with a hint of chicken soup-like sharpness. The garlic and ginger flavoring is skillfully done. The fried rice and gyoza were okay, but not something I would order again. The fried rice was a bit too wet and lacked a crispy texture, while the gyoza had a strong garlic and chive flavor that wasn't to my liking. I might come back just for the ramen options like salt ramen, miso butter corn ramen, and spicy miso ramen. It's a good spot for lunch or after work.

After finishing watching the band, I met up with my husband and headed to Daikou-san. It was the last day of the snow festival, so there were a lot of people. We ordered delicious ramen right away! It was cold, so I ordered miso ramen and gyoza. The miso ramen soup was rich in flavor and quite hearty. But, it was perfect for a cold day! It was very delicious. The chashu was quite firm and had a nostalgic taste that I didn't dislike. The gyoza was a bit disappointing because the skin wasn't properly cooked, but the ramen was delicious. It's a shame there wasn't a place to hang our coats. After finishing our meal, we walked around the snow festival for a bit before heading home. Thank you for the meal!

I stopped by after watching a movie on Tanuki Koji. My favorite is the clear soup old-fashioned salt ramen, and my best is Toyohira's "Aji no Kiyochan," but unfortunately, it's not open now. I had bookmarked a few places for clear old-fashioned salt ramen, and finally visited one of them. It was nice to have plenty of spinach and the perfect boiling of Nishiyama Ramen's curly noodles. I was happy to be able to eat the ramen just as I imagined.