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I have been a fan of Magomeido's ramen for the past few years and have been eating it every year. However, due to the pandemic, the company that operated Magomeido, Marsan Miura Shoji, went bankrupt in November 2021. Could it be that I won't be able to eat Magomeido's ramen anymore...? At that time, when all the fans were grieving, a company called Cape, a subsidiary of Heartland Ferry that operates seafood restaurants in Rishiri, stepped in and took over the business, leading to a revival in July 2022. Magomeido's ramen is available again! Fans were grateful, but their main concern was whether the original Magomeido flavor was being faithfully preserved. So, on August 12, 2022, I went to eat there. In conclusion, it is different from the previous Magomeido. It's different, but delicious. The most noticeable difference is the noodles. They have more firmness and a modern touch compared to before. Thanks to the noodles, you can feel that they have reinterpreted the taste of Magomeido in a modern way rather than sticking to the traditional flavor. The previous noodles had mixed reviews (if you look at reviews on Google, there were more negative comments about the noodles being too soft and not tasty), so the change in noodles may be a high point for some people. Next is the soup. The seafood aroma seems weaker than before, but the scallop umami is strong. It's delicious in a different way, without the previous "deeply penetrating deliciousness" feeling. The scallops as toppings are similar to before, but they don't have much flavor on their own, so it's best to enjoy them with the soup. Lastly, the menu has changed. Soy sauce ramen, sea urchin rice bowl, scallop sashimi, and coffee drinks are no longer available. This may be just a temporary measure to stabilize operations, and they might bring back more items in the future. In conclusion, it's worth revisiting. It was delicious. I will definitely come back!