I have always been a regular customer here but have never posted a review. Today, I ordered my usual set menu but decided to try adding extra white negi and double chashu as an option. The result is as shown in the photo (lol). Next time, when I get my paycheck, I want to challenge myself by ordering the negi shoyu ramen with extra white negi, 2 slices of chashu, double chashu, extra seaweed.

It's been a really long time since I last visited Yamagoka-ya. I used to come so often that I would collect service tickets and exchange them for a T-shirt. But it's been so long that I almost forgot about it. I was surprised to see that they offer a free extra slice of chashu or menma for JAF members who show their membership card. I am a digital JAF member, so I quickly showed my membership on the app and received an extra slice of chashu. I ordered the soy sauce negi chashu with extra chashu. The taste is addictive, just like the background music playing in the restaurant.

Oh my, the meeting dragged on and before I knew it, it was already 10 PM. Oh well, I'll grab some ramen here before heading home. I'll go with the "Negi Shoyu Ramen" and "Ajitama" for 140 yen. I'll choose extra pork fat and normal noodle firmness. It seems like there are a lot of students here at this hour. Huh? They're not open 24 hours? Maybe I should have asked for firmer noodles. The amount of pork fat seems less than usual. Well, I don't really like the phrase "consistent" because I believe the taste can vary depending on the cook and server. It makes a difference whether you're served by someone with a sour face or with a warm smile. Today, the ramen was brought to me by a soft-spoken student-like guy. Let's give proper credit to chain restaurants too. Food review websites tend to favor chain restaurants anyway. Oh well, Yamakoya, you never fail to impress me.

Even though I ate so much, I forgot to leave a comment. Lately, I always ask for a light soup and halfway through, I add some gochujang for a change in flavor. The taste varies depending on the restaurant, but ramen is still my favorite. I used to love negi ramen and would often ask for extra green onions. It's a reliable choice for ramen.

This is a place in Bunkyodai, Ebetsu City, along Route 12. It's best to check the exact location on the map on Tabelog as usual. When shoveling snow, your body craves salt, so I visited this restaurant in Ebetsu for my first mountain climb of the year. The parking lot was crowded with trucks, so I parked in the side lot and entered the restaurant. I went to the ticket machine, ordered the "Salt Ramen" ticket, sat at the counter, and handed the ticket to the chef. After a 15-16 minute wait, the familiar salt ramen arrived. The soup had a strong pork bone aroma and was a bit salty even though I ordered it light. The noodles were medium-thick straight noodles that I ate with a hearty texture. The toppings included one slice of chashu, three sheets of nori, boiled spinach, and plenty of chopped green onions. I added chili bean paste and grated garlic for extra flavor. This was my second year having my first mountain climb meal at this restaurant, and I felt that the soup had even more pork flavor and richness than before.

Once again, I'm back with another review! Yay! I came here for the service ticket, and I'm willing to do anything for it. It was a Friday evening, around 6 pm, and there were lots of university or high school students, groups of friends, solo diners, and families all around. I forgot to mention in my previous review that even though this place is along Route 12, the parking lot is always empty. It seems that in the evenings, there are many locals coming in. This time, I was debating between using the seasoned egg coupon or the black roasted seaweed coupon when a new coupon was released - the Battleship Yamato! It included extra scallions and char siu (6 pieces), all for just 120 yen (tax included). My husband and I both decided to go for the char siu. We arrived and purchased our meal tickets. I've gotten used to it now and can quickly buy the tickets without hesitation. I ordered the salt ramen with less oil and firm noodles for 690 yen. My husband stuck to his word and ordered the soy sauce ramen with firm noodles for 690 yen. As soon as our bowls arrived, my husband requested ground sesame seeds. He used a bit of vinegar and experimented with adding it to the soup little by little, enjoying his soy sauce ramen. I love vinegar, so I followed suit and enjoyed the changing flavors by adding a bit to the soup. It was delicious! The portions of char siu are a bit small at Yamagoya, so I split the char siu in half and enjoyed it with the corn from the coupon. It was just right for me! Today's meal was delicious once again. Next time, I want to challenge the super spicy ramen that my friend recommended. It was a great meal!

Second visit to the Yamagoka family's Shinbun Kyo-dai branch. We stopped by the nearby GEO store, and since our service coupon was expiring soon, we decided to have ramen! I like salt-based ramen, so I ordered the salt ramen with firm noodles and less oil for 690 yen. My husband ordered the dried bonito pork bone ramen with firm noodles for 850 yen. By registering as LINE friends, we received a free plate of 6 gyoza (dumplings) for our first visit, which was a delightful surprise! The gyoza arrived first and were nicely cooked, although on the smaller side. Thank you! After enjoying a few gyoza, our ramen bowls arrived. My husband immediately requested some ground sesame seeds. I tried a spoonful of his dried bonito pork bone ramen, and could taste the bonito but the pork bone flavor was more prominent. Delicious! My salt ramen had the unique aroma of Yamagoka family's ramen, but with less oil, making it easier to eat than usual. I also included a photo of him grinding the sesame seeds. However, by the end of the meal, I was already thinking about trying the soy sauce ramen next time. My husband also mentioned he might go for the regular soy sauce ramen next time. We were both full and satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

When I moved, my furniture didn't fit in the new place so I gave it to a friend. On the way back, I visited Yamagoya-san Shinbunkyo-dai store for the first time. I wanted to eat ramen, but more than anything, I wanted to have rice so I had the fried rice. It had a strong flavor but the rice was a bit moist and the egg was delicious! Thank you for the meal! Ψ( 'ч' ☆)

It's a place in Bunkyo-dai, Ebetsu City, along Route 12. If you're looking for the exact location, as usual, check the map on Tabelog. I hadn't gone hiking yet since the new year, and suddenly I felt like having Yamoka's ramen. So, I visited this restaurant. I parked in the spacious parking lot in front of the store and went inside. I went to the ticket machine, touched the screen, selected "Salt Ramen" as usual, received the ticket, filled a cup with water at the water dispenser, and sat at an empty counter seat. A waitress quickly came, took my ticket, and I ordered everything as usual. Then, I waited for my order.

In December 2021, during my first visit to "Yamaokaya", I found myself mostly eating their "morning ramen". In fact, I specifically go to "Yamaokaya" because I crave their "morning ramen". Therefore, I usually end up going to their 24-hour stores that mainly serve "morning ramen". This time, when I visited Atsubetsu for some errands, I decided to have a late breakfast here. I skipped the classic "flavored egg" and opted for a double topping of green onions instead. The chain store "Yamaokaya" should have the same menu no matter where you go, but the taste can vary slightly depending on the chef. The "morning ramen" I had at the "Minami 2-jo store" last time felt a bit oily, but the one at the "Shinbunkyodai store" was actually less oily, which I personally preferred. The generous amount of green onions as toppings made me happy. Perhaps opting for a double topping gives the impression that "this person must really like green onions". The combination of Kyushu-style morning ramen and green onions is excellent, and I recommend giving it a try. ------------------------------The Shinbunkyodai store, as mentioned earlier, is a 24-hour store located along Route 12 in Ebetsu City, closer to Sapporo. It has the typical layout of a "Yamaokaya" store, with table seating on the right after entering, counter seating on the left, and two ticket machines on the left side of the entrance. The parking space is ample, and the location is convenient and easy to access. ============================== ◇ 610 yen (Morning Ramen 490 yen / Green Onions 60 yen x 2 / Plum Paste without Seeds)

84th cup in 2021♡♡ After changing jobs, I had my first night shift. There wasn't anything special, but I was so tired. On my way home, I thought about stopping by here (laughs). I worked!! Since it was just one customer and they ordered morning ramen, it was done quickly. I ate it quickly and went home. Yeah yeah, tonkotsu ramen really hit the spot for my tired body - delicious (´；ω；｀). There were only women there and it was very cozy and nice. Thank you for the meal (っ˘ڡ˘ς)

I went to "Yamaokayashokudo Shinbunkyo-dai Branch" for ramen after watching a late-night movie with my wife. I had the limited-time "Devil Boiled Dried Ramen (tax included 860 yen)." Since it was late at night, I chose a ramen with dried fish broth instead of the usual tonkotsu broth to avoid feeling heavy. It wasn't too greasy, but I personally prefer a dried fish ramen that isn't as thick and heavy. #Late-night ramen after a late show #Ramen Yamaokayashokudo Shinbunkyo-dai Branch #Yamaokayashokudo Shinbunkyo-dai Branch #Yamaokayashokudo ramen #Late-night ramen #Limited-time Devil Boiled Dried Ramen #Devil Boiled Dried Ramen #Rich dried fish broth #Thick dried fish broth

Today, I decided to have breakfast ramen at the local place again. Recently, I've been really enjoying the light and refreshing morning ramen from Yamakoya. Their morning ramen is only available at their 24-hour stores, so I came to the Shinbunkyo-dai branch today. However, due to the state of emergency, they are only operating with reduced hours from 5 am. I was tempted by the "Devil Boiled Fish" option on the ticket machine this time. Last time I visited the Tsukisamu branch, I opted for the regular menu as it was my first time there. Even though it's a chain store, each location has its own soup base, so I always go for the same green onion and soy sauce chashu to enjoy the differences in taste. Even the famous reviewer gabu884 from the northernmost border patrol has tried the "Devil Boiled Fish" at the Wakkanai branch. So, should I go for the "Devil Boiled Fish" today? Let's change the plan! Oh, this ramen is so thick! I can't really smell the boiled fish flavor though. The noodles are specifically for the Devil Boiled Fish, thinner and whiter than the regular ones, right? Yes, it's thick, but I couldn't really taste the strong boiled fish flavor. A few years ago, boiled fish ramen was popular everywhere, but this one is different. I couldn't taste the sharpness or bitterness of the boiled fish at all. The texture of the soup is like a potage ramen, kind of salty. The raw onions are soaked in water for a long time, but I didn't really feel the effect. I guess limited edition items are something you have to try to know if you like them or not. Well, this "Devil Boiled Fish" wasn't really my cup of tea. Yamakoya always keeps me guessing!

This morning's ramen was at the Shinbunkyodai branch in Ebetsu (^^) Lately, I've been hopping around 24-hour branches - Higashiganrai branch, Shindo branch, and now Shinbunkyodai branch. No customers before me, but there are 2 groups of 3 people after me. Everyone is having regular ramen for breakfast. They must have strong stomachs (^^) The best part of morning ramen is the plum paste here. I rescue it from the seaweed and put it on the spoon. Then, I dip a little bit into the tightly packed noodles and eat it. It's light and refreshing, really delicious (^^)v Oh, the salt soup here. It's milder and the salt flavor isn't too strong compared to the Higashiganrai or Shindo branches! Oh, I couldn't tell because I couldn't get used to the salt soup at Yamakoya. Eating the same menu at different branches helps you see each branch's unique characteristics (^^) And, Yamakoya doesn't have a central kitchen, right? Each branch makes their own soup. Even if the recipe is the same, it ultimately depends on the people. Different branches have different staff, right? That's why the taste is slightly different at each Yamakoya branch. "A chain restaurant with different flavors?" Yes, even at chain restaurants, each branch has its own unique features. Enjoying these differences is what makes it interesting (^^) So, why not try a different Yamakoya branch next time? You'll notice the differences if you order the same menu (^^) Yamakoya sure is a handful ♫

74th cup of 2021♡♡ Around 10:30 on 8/28, I finally tried the long-awaited morning ramen at Yamaoka-ya with my son! The thin noodles and rich pork bone soup were so delicious, especially with the plum flavorー(///∇///)ゞ It was Saturday and I felt like I needed more, so I got the rice and gyoza set too and ended up completely full!! My son was also very satisfied. It was so cheap and delicious, it was the best. I couldn't help but come after my night shift. The gyoza used to be so-so, but this time it was delicious ( ﹡･ᴗ･ )b Thank you for the meal!

The other day, my dear reviewer TOM 775, who lives in Tomakomai and cannot eat chicken, posted a review of the limited-time scallop salt ramen. And even before that, the border patrol reviewer gabu884, who is as close to Sakhalin as possible, also reviewed the scallop salt ramen. In my case, I always go for the negi shoyu or negi shoyu chashu at Yamaokaya. Even though it's a chain restaurant, each store makes their own soup, so even with the same recipe, there are subtle taste differences between each store. I enjoy these subtle differences, so I always stick to the same menu. However, being a bit foolish, I thought, "Maybe I should try a limited-time option for a change?" So, I chose the scallop salt ramen and a small rice at the ticket machine and took a seat at counter number 7. Hmm, is that Sanriku seaweed? No matter how rich the tonkotsu soup is, the seaweed's power instantly turns it into a rich yet light broth, known as "kotsari." That's why I'm not a fan of seaweed and other seaweed toppings in ramen. Anyway, this was the first time I tried Yamaokaya's salt ramen. Maybe it's because it has scallop extract added? As gabu mentioned, it reminded me of Nissin's seafood noodles. I wonder if it would taste like this if you made seafood noodles with tonkotsu soup instead of hot water? Well, it's a limited-time flavor, so it's not the original Yamaokaya salt ramen, but still. This was the first time I tried a flavor other than soy sauce at Yamaokaya. The flat noodles are not really flat compared to the usual thick straight noodles. Hmm, not that different. The scallops are described as seared, but they are actually boiled scallops lightly seared with a burner for added aroma. I got a seasoned egg with it, but how does this scallop-flavored salt ramen go with the egg? I'm not sure. Hmm, Yamaokaya's salt ramen is quite salty. Good thing I ordered a small rice. Thanks to the chashu, the rice tasted delicious. I guess I really prefer Yamaokaya's soy sauce ramen. Well, it's a learning experience! One serving of this scallop salt ramen is enough. And next time at Yamaokaya, I'll go back to the negi shoyu. I have a feeling I'll keep trying out the limited-time options that catch my interest. Thanks to my dear reviewers, I've found new ways to enjoy Yamaokaya. Yamaokaya is quite a dilemma ♫

This time, I visited a ramen shop in a different location because my usual spot is still under renovation. I drove towards Ebetsu on Route 12 and arrived at the new shop. After parking in the front lot, I entered the shop and ordered the limited-time menu item, "Scallop Salt Tonkotsu Ramen," from the touch panel ticket machine. The ramen arrived in about 7-8 minutes, with scallops seared on top and plenty of seaweed. The soup had a tonkotsu base with a light scallop flavor, but it was quite salty. The noodles were thick and straight, different from the usual ones at Yamaokaya, providing a satisfying chew. The bowl also contained one seared scallop, one slice of chashu, menma, a lot of seaweed, and two types of chopped green onions. However, I personally wished that they had included nori seaweed as well. Overall, I tried the limited-time "Scallop Salt Tonkotsu Ramen" this time, but I still prefer the regular "Salt Ramen" that I usually eat.

I had the B set with soy sauce ramen, gyoza, and half rice. Some people say the soup smells, but that's what makes it good. The medium-thick straight noodles have a nice texture, and the chashu has a consistent taste that hasn't changed over the years. The gyoza was also delicious as always. Thank you for the meal!

I had the morning ramen with JAF chashu 2 pieces at Ramen Yamaokayashin Bunkeidai store in Bunkeidai 32-11, Ebetsu City (470 yen). I had it after returning early in the morning from Asahikawa on this day. The amount of plum paste seemed a bit excessive, and the amount of green onions sprinkled was more compared to the Chitose store. The additional chashu 2 pieces were free with the JAF membership card. I actually visited the Nopporo store in Ebetsu City, which I had not visited before, but it was closed in the morning as it is not open 24 hours a day. This was my second visit to the Yamaokayashin Bunkeidai store. I had previously completed the Hell Ultra Spicy Ramen and received a shiny badge (2019-95th bowl). The noodles in the morning ramen were firm. It is a low-hydration thin noodle that you can enjoy crisply in the morning. I wanted to order an extra serving, but I decided not to. The morning ramen at Yamaokayashin Bunkeidai store is only available at stores open 24 hours a day, and can be enjoyed from 5 am to 11 am. Extra noodles cost 100 yen for a full serving and 50 yen for a half serving, and you can order them directly from the staff by paying in cash. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

This is a place in Ebetsu City, located along Route 12 in Bunkyo-dai. If you want to know the exact location, as always, please check the map on Tabelog. I went to my usual ramen shop in Ebetsu, but to my surprise, it was closed for the day. So, on my way back, I decided to visit this restaurant, which I haven't been to in a while. I parked my car, entered the restaurant, went to the ticket machine, selected my usual "salt ramen," received my ticket, sat at the counter, handed the ticket to the staff, ordered with a lighter taste, and waited for my order. The restaurant was almost full, so it took about 15 minutes for my ramen to arrive. The familiar taste of the ramen was comforting. First, I tried the soup, which had a mild flavor due to the lighter taste I requested. The pork bone broth flavor was still evident. Next, the noodles were medium-thick straight noodles that were firm and paired well with the soup. Lastly, the toppings included one slice of chashu, boiled spinach, three pieces of seaweed, and plenty of chopped green onions. I added grated garlic and doubanjiang to enhance the flavor. It was the first day of a 4-day holiday weekend, so there were many families dining, and there was a lively atmosphere with people waiting for tables.