I had been planning with my wife since the previous day. We decided to go to "Menmaru" on the weekend. I had been to the old store a few times in the past. I used to like the miso ramen there. The new store had opened, and I had been there once, but then I hadn't gone back. So, it had been about 10 years since I last visited. I had associated this restaurant with miso ramen in my mind, from the old store. I have always liked miso soup. I prefer the kind with a miso flavor and a little bit of spiciness, rather than the ones with a lot of oil. I had a craving for that kind of miso soup. When I feel that way, there are a few places that we usually go to, but this time I chose this restaurant to confirm the old taste. We arrived a little earlier than usual for dinner, around 4:30 pm. There were no other customers yet. We were told to sit wherever we liked, so we chose a table. Even though it was a new store, it had a clean and nice atmosphere. I looked at the menu. Miso ramen was priced at 860 yen. My wife chose that. I had decided on the vegetable miso, which was 170 yen extra. It came to 1030 yen. I couldn't find any alcohol on the menu, even though it said, "Alcoholic beverages for customers who come by car are declined." Maybe they serve it later in the evening. They had a variety of set menus. Curry set, chashu bowl set, and more. There were also rice dishes. Sauce chicken cutlet bowl, vegetable stir-fry set, zangi set. Among them, the cheapest were the sauce chicken cutlet bowl and the negi pork bowl at 680 yen. After we entered, there was only one female staff member. A male staff member joined later. The ramen was ready. My vegetable miso came on a plate with a bowl on top. Apparently, there were so many ingredients and soup that it tended to overflow. I took a sip of the soup. Yes, this is it. It had a slightly strong salty taste, but the miso flavor and the sweet aftertaste were good. It was the miso soup that I loved. There were plenty of vegetables, mainly leeks, but also Chinese cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, one slice of lean chashu, shinchiku, and leeks. The vegetables were abundant, and the broth from the vegetables transferred to the soup. So, the taste of my vegetable miso and my wife's miso ramen was slightly different. It was interesting. The Chinese cabbage was hot and delicious. The noodles were Asahikawa noodles, but the surface was smooth and soft. I thought it might be more delicious with a bit more chewiness, but the texture of these noodles was quite interesting. The chashu, although lean, fell apart tenderly along the fibers. It was delicious. There was quite a lot of food, and I had to work hard to finish it. While we were eating, we could hear a pounding sound from the kitchen. When I looked later, they were pounding chicken meat in a large mortar. Ah, it must be for the sauce chicken bowl. It seems to be popular. I thought maybe it was cheap frozen chicken cutlets, but they were actually buying chicken meat, cutting it into pieces, and pounding it. This was the sauce chicken cutlet bowl. It looked delicious. After the meal, we were served warm roasted tea as a complimentary service. It was so nice. Such a family-friendly restaurant, it's great. I would love to visit again. By the way, the table menu doesn't cover all the items, so you need to check the wall menu carefully. It's an important thing at this restaurant. Actually, my wife had a sore back that day. She was walking slowly and with a slight limp, and the staff noticed and asked, "Are you okay?" Such a kind atmosphere in the restaurant, it felt good. I hope this great restaurant continues to thrive. Next time, maybe I'll try the sauce chicken bowl. It looks delicious. Thank you for the meal!

This is a dining room attached to "Western Kawabata" in Kawabata-cho, Asahikawa City. I visited this place before and found the kind hospitality of the mothers working here very welcoming. It was around 6:00 PM when I passed by this area, so I decided to stop by and reminisce. There was only one customer before me, and it seems like it's more relaxed here in the evening compared to the busy lunch hours. I was told to choose any seat I like and I sat towards the back. At first, I thought there was only one mother serving, but then the father came back. Maybe they both run the place together in the evening? The service was consistently friendly and I appreciated it. I ordered the "Negi Shio Buta Don (Mini Ramen included)" for 880 yen. You can choose between soy sauce or salt ramen, and I chose soy sauce. It arrived in about 7-8 minutes. The Negi Shio Buta Don was seasoned with salt and pepper, making it a relatively light pork bowl. The meat was quite tender, and the sweetness of the onions added a nice balance to the dish. The mini ramen (soy sauce) was a nostalgic taste that would appeal to many. The soup had a hint of pork bone flavor, but I wonder what else is used in it. The noodles were slightly thick. The mini ramen did not come with any chashu, and the menma was salt-free. This dining room always exudes a warm atmosphere no matter when you visit!

I went to Komagata-ya and stopped by Western. I visited for the second time. I ordered the ginger pork set meal for 968 yen, which caught my eye last time. It arrived promptly. The pork was tender, and the sauce with grated ginger was quite thick and flavorful. The miso soup had a strong broth flavor and included small blocks of tofu, fried tofu, and green onions. The taste was as expected, and the portion was generous. There was a lot of rice, but I managed to finish it all with the sauce! There are other menu items that look interesting as well. The prices range from around 600 yen to 1000 yen. The staff at the restaurant were friendly, which was a plus. Thank you for the meal!

Menmaru-san. I suddenly had a craving for ramen and stopped by to eat after shopping (lol). It was delicious to have soy sauce ramen after a while. However, there was no garlic for topping. I wanted to eat it with lots of garlic. I hope they have it next time I go. Thank you for the meal!!

Since I became aware of Sudo Seimen (*^^*), I have been researching where I can eat it. By chance, I had some business in the Nishi Aeon area on this day and found Sudo Seimen there. The "Shoyu Ramen" for 693 yen was really good. The female staff at the shop had a calm and pleasant demeanor. The kitchen staff worked efficiently, and I didn't have to wait long. The aroma was delightful as I pulled the noodles from the hot soup. The flavor of the pork bone was rich and there was a hint of dried fish, making it very delicious. I visited during a slightly off-peak lunch hour, so I was able to enjoy the delicious ramen leisurely. I wanted to savor the noodles, so I also got the "Shoyu Yakisoba" for takeout. Although it was slightly different from the special homemade noodles at Sudo Seimen, it was still delicious with its chewy noodles even when it cooled down. Thank you for the meal! (*˘︶˘*).｡.:*♡

Today it's raining again. While shopping, I came to a store called Menmaru located in a corner of a commercial facility. I ordered the ramen (shoyu) and mini chashu bowl set. Three women wearing matching aprons are busy in the kitchen. It took 17 minutes to get my order due to the crowd. The ramen looks like Asahikawa ramen with its cloudy soup. My first impression after taking a bite is that the shoyu flavor is a bit strong. The menma is salt-free. The chashu seems to be pork shoulder, with a slight chewy texture and mild flavor. The noodles are medium-thin curly noodles with high water content. The mini chashu bowl consists of finely chopped chashu seasoned with ingredients like sesame oil and finely chopped green onions.

This is a diner located in the Kawabata Western building in Asahikawa City. It is connected to a supermarket but has a separate entrance. The friendly mothers running the place serve customers who stop by during their shopping or local office workers during lunchtime. The menu includes ramen, soba, udon, curry, yakisoba, rice bowls, and various set meals. I ordered the "Ramen and Mini Curry Set" for 830 yen before tax. The soy sauce ramen had a nostalgic taste, with noodles from Suto Seimen. The toppings were simple with one slice of chashu, seasoned bamboo shoots, green onions. The mini curry was satisfying, not too small, with a traditional diner-style taste, including tender carrots and small pieces of pork. The kind service from the mothers, who even brought tea at the end, added to the pleasant experience.

When it comes to ramen, it's delicious. But why isn't it tasty when it's made by your own mother? The ramen has a simple yet flavorful broth with a hint of seafood. It's delicious. However, the chashu rice bowl in the set was disappointing in taste... It's strange how the chashu in the ramen is delicious, but when put in a bowl, it turns out like this. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this restaurant for lunch on a regular day. It is a dining establishment run by Sudo Seimen, with ramen as the main dish. It is located within the premises of a supermarket. The aunties are bustling around, working hard. There are 30 seats at the counter and tables. Smoking is allowed and there is a parking lot available at the supermarket. The background music is from the radio and there are also books available. The menu offers a variety of set meals, rice bowls, and noodles. My goal for the day was to try a B-grade gourmet dish from Asahikawa. What I had this time was the Asahikawa soy sauce yakisoba for 500 yen, with an extra large portion for an additional 100 yen. It took about 20 minutes to be served. The ingredients included seaweed, carrots, cabbage, onions, pickled ginger, a soft-boiled egg, and pork. The noodles were Sudo Seimen's chewy medium-thick noodles. The seasoning was simple with a light taste. There wasn't much of a feeling of getting a large portion, but I guess it's understandable given the price. I didn't know they were selling yakisoba as a B-grade gourmet dish (laughs). Thank you for the meal.

Last week, there was a newspaper promotion for ramen for 380 yen at a store in Asahikawa City, located inside the Wesuta supermarket in Kawabata-cho. I had tried this place once before when I first moved to Asahikawa three years ago. The menu includes ramen starting from 580 yen, set meals, rice bowl dishes, soba, and udon. I ordered the soy sauce ramen (usually 580 yen, but with the newspaper coupon, it was 380 yen). The noodles are from Sudo Seimen. It's a typical Asahikawa-style soy sauce ramen. Delicious!

I had source chicken cutlet bowl and soy sauce yakisoba. It was very delicious and the service was very friendly.

Not that tasty, expensive, and small portion. 0.5 stars!

I had been curious every time I went shopping, so I finally went to Menmaru. It was just around lunchtime when I finished shopping, so I decided to go ( ´∀｀). The store is small, but I didn't feel cramped sitting in the back, so I was able to eat comfortably. I ordered the salt ramen and mini curry set for 780 yen (*´∀｀)! The salt ramen had a strong flavor when you just drink the soup, and the curry had an old-fashioned, wheaty, sweet taste. Considering the cost performance, it was totally worth it♪ It was delicious. After the meal, they served tea, which made me happy.

I often go shopping at the morning market. When choosing a supermarket near my house, I usually go to Daiei or Western. On this day, I went to Western, and after finishing shopping, it was lunchtime. I decided to stop by "Menmaru," which I had been curious about for a while. It is located next to Western in Asahikawa City, Kawabata-cho 7-10. Opening hours are from 11:30 to 20:00, open every day. They have parking and smoking is allowed. The building is attached to Western, but you can't enter directly from there. The interior has an old-fashioned coffee shop vibe, and there were quite a few customers. Water is provided on the tables. The menu is displayed in various places, with additional items, set menus, and main menus on both sides. However, there are also menu items posted on the walls that are not listed on the tables. I recommend looking around before ordering. I went with another person, and we started with the salt ramen for 580 yen tax included. I tried a bit, and I really liked it! It has a slightly strong and clear taste, which I personally enjoy. Next, I ordered my curry rice for 580 yen tax included, with an extra 100 yen for a large serving. As you can see, it's a typical wheat flour curry. It has that cheap and familiar taste. The moment I took the first bite, it reminded me of my high school cafeteria! It's exactly like the taste from back then! It was nostalgic and brought back memories, whether it was good or bad.

"At 'Menmaru,' they are currently having a soba festival, and I tried their soba inari set. For the past few years, as spring approaches, I tend to opt for a light soba lunch as various numbers start to rise. I originally planned to just have soba at 'Menmaru' this day, but I couldn't resist this great deal. The soba inari set includes two inari sushi for only 500 yen, and they are filled with rice just like the ones my mom makes. I thought I was going for a light soba meal, but ended up eating too much. However, it's so affordable and worth it that I will definitely come back for more."

On July 6, 2012, I was working in the Kawabata area for a business visit. Maybe it was because I drank a lot at Sanroku last night, but I've been craving for watery dishes since morning. The day after drinking, the chances of having ramen are high, especially miso ramen! But today, I have a meeting with someone, so I have to resist and go for shoyu ramen. I visited "Menmaru" for the first time in a while. I had shoyu ramen when I last visited a few years ago, but the taste was too sharp and the soup was completely black! It didn't leave a good impression. However, today I tried the shoyu vegetable ramen. The soup is different from before! Menmaru has evolved. It has a subtle seafood flavor and a mild shoyu taste, a significant improvement. I almost finished the soup! Thank you for the meal.