This is a restaurant that I have been curious about for a while, but it seems to only be open on weekdays so I came on a weekday off. The exterior and interior of the restaurant have a strong Showa era vibe. I was unsure of what to order, but I decided on the salt ramen and it arrived in about 10 minutes. The soup is not completely clear nor too cloudy, it's somewhat transparent with a gentle and mellow salt flavor. There is a red oil-like substance on the surface, which I suspected to be chili oil, and when I tried the bamboo shoots, I was correct. It seems to be commercially seasoned bamboo shoots, quite flavorful. The chashu seems to be made from pork shoulder. It has a good texture and a well-seasoned, traditional taste. The noodles are medium-thick curly noodles with a pale whitish color. They have a good chewy texture. This ramen is a nostalgic taste of the past that is becoming rare these days.

Sometimes I pass by this shop on the road, which I have been seeing for several years... no, maybe more than a dozen years ago, but whenever I try to go in, it's either a closed day or I've already had lunch... But this time I decided to give it a try...♪*ﾟ [Shoyu Ramen] 650 yen The people at the shop seem to be quite elderly... maybe a couple? They have a calm atmosphere and move slowly... (*˙˘˙*) Fight... No other customers before or after me... I had to wait quite a while, but they brought the ramen to me carefully. Although there is steam coming out, the alluring aroma of the ramen is mild overall... It's light, which is good, but it feels a bit lacking? I try to find the essence of the soup, but I can't seem to find it... Strangely, it cools down quickly... haha Maybe the lack of flavor was due to the slightly sloppy draining...? It was a cozy diner... Thank you for the meal! (*˙˘˙*)

This shop in front of Asahikawa University caught my attention every time I passed by. I decided to have an early lunch there today. An elderly couple runs the place, with the father doing the cooking and the mother taking care of the service. The menu consists of set meals, noodles, and rice dishes, giving off a nostalgic old-fashioned diner vibe. I decided to try the Omu-rice (omelette rice) with soup for 650 yen. The portion size surprised me - the rice was wrapped in a thin omelette due to the large amount. Inside was chicken rice with chicken, ham, onions, and green peppers. It felt like a traditional omu-rice dish, which was quite comforting. The meal also came with a light Japanese-style soup with wheat gluten, green onions, and seaweed, as well as a side of simmered bamboo shoots, daikon radish, and konjac. The homemade pickled cucumber on the side added to the nostalgic charm. The rice portion was quite generous, so I asked the mother if many students from the university across the street come here. She mentioned that students usually have their own cafeteria, so the regular customers are mostly locals. It was a cozy experience at this old-fashioned diner.

Not addictive, but a gentle ramen that you can't help but want more of. Thank you for the meal.

This restaurant has a simple and rustic feel. It's located in the countryside near a train station. It's like a dining heritage.

At 15:20 on a late lunch, I visited the same restaurant as in 2013 based on a review that mentioned "When I was a child, I didn't enjoy ramen with too much soy sauce standing out... it reminds me of that taste." I was interested in the previous style of Sone Shokudo, which was related to Daimaru in Biei, so I called ahead to confirm the business hours during Golden Week and finally visited. Of course, I ordered the soy sauce ramen for 650 yen. It took about 10 minutes for the ramen to be served, probably because I arrived late. I was so happy that I forgot to take a picture. The noodles were slightly translucent milky yellow shikkotsu noodles, similar to the noodles at a certain soba restaurant... it was a good feeling. And when I took a sip of the soup?!?!? There was hardly any soy sauce flavor... but it was still delicious. It reminded me of the delicious ramen at Komadori, which used to be in front of the Higashi Tax Office until April 21. Maybe as I get older, I've started to prefer less salty flavors? Either way, it's delicious and I welcome it. Next time, I'll try the meat set meal for 700 yen.

I was working deep in the mountains of Nagayama during lunchtime. There aren't many restaurants around this area, so I had to rely on Tabelog to find something to eat. The image of an old-fashioned diner's omelette rice caught my eye among the few options available. After some hesitation, I decided to take a little adventure and headed there. It was a bit of a walk from Nagayama Station, right in front of Asahikawa University. As an old man, I associate university areas with generous portions of affordable set meals at diners. How about this place? I parked my car in the restaurant's parking lot and walked in. Surprisingly, there were already a few salarymen inside. I found a seat at the biggest table near the entrance and ordered the omelette rice, sticking to my old-fashioned ways. The chef was an older man working in the kitchen, and I cheered him on as he worked diligently. After a while, the omelette rice arrived. It was a fluffy omelette rice on a plate with a side dish, soup, and pickles. I took a sip of the soup and then dug into the omelette rice. It tasted like home-cooked food, with just the right amount of ketchup on the rice. It was delicious! I also enjoyed the pickles on the side. As I ate, I realized that the portion size was quite large, much more than I usually eat. Despite feeling full, I couldn't bear to leave any food behind, especially after seeing the hard work of the kitchen staff. It felt like I was having lunch at my grandma's house. It was a satisfying meal. Thank you for the delicious food.

This is a traditional diner. I think it's a valuable place.

This is also hard to throw away!! Delicious.

"Sanco Shokudo" Omelette Rice After the Golden Week holiday, on a Monday, I decided to have lunch before heading to the neighboring town of Aibetsu. Unfortunately, all the places I wanted to go were closed. The open restaurants had full parking lots, and I almost became a lunch refugee. I ended up driving all the way to the outskirts of Asahikawa. Across the road from Asahikawa University in Nagayama, there was Sanco Shokudo. The interior had a very retro Showa era feel. I ordered the Omelette Rice for 600 yen, which came with soup and unexpectedly, simmered butterbur as well. Probably a complimentary dish. There were other quirky aspects as well (laughs). It's quite rare to have pickled daikon with Omelette Rice. The soup was served in a flashy coffee cup? And the amount of rice inside was quite generous. It felt more like the egg was placed on top rather than wrapped around it. But I do like this kind of homemade Omelette Rice.

This is a Showa era-style set meal restaurant. The restaurant may be old, but the food is delicious. It is located towards the end of Nagayama, so it is not usually crowded. The elderly couple who run the place may make you feel hesitant to go when it's busy. The ramen and curry are safe choices, but the real highlight is the meat set meal and fish set meal. The main dishes, whether fish or meat, are delicious, but the miso soup is especially tasty. The dishes are carefully handmade, and in addition to the main dish, you will always receive several side dishes, so there is a satisfying variety of food.

I have been curious about this place for a long time. I love this kind of restaurant more than clean and stylish ones. During the summer vacation, I wanted to take my child to the Asahiyama Caves and decided to stop by this place on the way. There was a curtain with "Katsuraisu" written on it. When I was a child, when rice was served on a plate, it felt a bit fancy. As soon as I entered the restaurant, I was in Katsuraisu mode. And lined up next to the Katsuraisu was the "Pork Chop" with a fancy Showa era vibe. At first my son wanted fried rice, but in this kind of restaurant, I thought he should have the Pork Chop. So I somewhat forcefully convinced him to change his order. We placed our order with the energetic and hardworking old lady, but she said, "We can't make anything pork-related today"... So, I couldn't stray from the rice and chose the "Chicken Katsuraisu". My son finally got his wish and chose the fried rice (I forgot to take a picture). It took a little while, but the homemade set meal arrived. The Chicken Katsu was big and hearty. The side dishes included spaghetti, vegetables, and other homemade dishes. They even fried spaghetti just for this set meal. I was so happy. It felt nostalgic to eat a Western-style set meal served on a plate like this. I would definitely like to visit this famous restaurant again. Next time, I will definitely have the Katsuraisu!!

Along Route 39, across from Asahikawa University, there's a place that has caught my eye for quite some time. Yes, yes, ever since they got a new sign last year, it's been even more intriguing. The parking space in front of the store can fit about 4-6 cars, and the interior has a retro Showa era vibe. The sunlight streaming in from the raised seating area is dazzling. An elderly couple runs the place, and the cup of water they served me looked like a precious Showa era treasure. The menu is simple and easy to understand. While admiring the cup, I ordered my usual "salt ramen (600 yen)" from the lady. Perhaps because I came at an off-peak time for lunch, I was the only one in the store. The background music was the voice of a local radio personality. Before long, "Here you go, salt ramen, thank you for waiting" was said as the small tray was placed on the table. The ramen came with a small plate of toppings, including green onions and bamboo shoots, and the chashu pork slices stood out boldly in the simple presentation. The clear soup, light in color and taste, seemed to be chicken-based with a hint of vegetable sweetness enveloping it. The noodles, white and firm with a good chew, matched the soup perfectly. The chashu pork, slightly tough, also had a nostalgic Showa feel. All of this for 600 yen - a testament to the owners' dedication. Perhaps I'll try the "nostalgic omelette rice" next time. Taste is subjective, so what's delicious or not varies from person to person. This is just my personal opinion. Thank you for reading.

"Sansai Shokudo" Soy Sauce Ramen Located along Route 39, across from Asahikawa University. It's close to my home, but this was my first visit. The exterior and interior of the restaurant give off a nostalgic diner vibe. The menu mainly consists of set meals, ramen, soba, and bento boxes. I ordered the soy sauce ramen for 550 yen. The taste of this ramen is very traditional. Even though I've tried many ramen places, I wasn't a big fan of ramen when I was a child. I realized that it was because the ramen at the local diner didn't suit my taste. It wasn't until I tried ramen at a different place that I discovered this. The taste reminds me of the ramen from that diner. Of course, now I find this taste delicious, showing how our taste buds change with age. The customers inside seemed to be professors from Asahikawa University based on their conversation. This diner must be loved by both the professors and students at the university. The atmosphere created by the lady running the place is so charming that I can imagine people returning just to see her.

Eiyama Miyuki Shokudo in Asahikawa City, along Route 39, always caught my eye but I couldn't go until now. I had the soy sauce ramen for 550 yen. It seems like the set meals are popular here. The Asahikawa ramen was simple as depicted, with a good texture of green onions, chashu, and menma. The chashu was a nice accent. The soup was light with a mix of fish and chicken. It was delicious, but I felt like I didn't eat enough ramen. Maybe I should have tried the vegetable ramen. However, the friendly lady who served us made me happy. It's an old-fashioned diner where the couple is working hard. I hope they continue to do well for a long time.