I really like the pork bowl at Yamabiko-san ♬ I always end up ordering the Yahho set no matter which Yamabiko-san I go to...♪*ﾟ When I look at the menu, I always hesitate a lot, but in the end...【Yahho Set】♬ The shoyu ramen has a mild tonkotsu base...♪*ﾟ It doesn't have a strong pork bone smell and the flavor is deep and delicious ♬ The volume of the pork bowl is amazing ♡ The pork loin, grilled to a fragrant crisp, has just the right thickness and a perfect chewiness that makes it easy to eat ♬ The rice is cooked just right, not too soft, just the way I like it ✩.*˚ No matter which store I go to, I always end up ordering the Yahho set at Yamabiko-san...♪*ﾟ It was delicious ♡ Thank you for the meal~(*´∀`)♪

"Minoyamabiko" is a popular restaurant known for its ramen and pork bowl. I visited their Harumitsu branch in Asahikawa city to satisfy my craving for ramen and pork bowl. They offer a special set called the "Yahho Set" which includes both ramen and pork bowl, and I had tried it at their main branch before. This time, I noticed they had a limited edition dish called the "Aimori Don" which combines pork bowl and pork belly bowl in one. I asked the owner about it and found out that the pork bowl uses loin while the pork belly bowl uses pork belly, and they are combined in the Aimori Don. You can also add a small ramen (soy sauce or salt) to make it a set. I decided to order the "Aimori Don Set" (1,100 yen) with soy sauce ramen! It arrived in about 6-7 minutes. The Aimori Don had two pieces of loin and two pieces of pork belly, with a slightly sweet sauce and a light sear. The pork belly from Yamabiko was a bit softer in texture compared to the loin used in the pork bowl. The soy sauce ramen had thin noodles similar to Katoramen's, as they are affiliated with Katoramen. The soup seemed to be pork bone-based, and the noodles were nicely coated with the soup. It came with one slice of chashu and salt-free menma. Even though the ramen bowl was small since it was a set, the Aimori Don was a regular size, so it was a satisfying amount. They also offered a service of "furikake" which I didn't use this time. If you order rice, having furikake rice with ramen would be a nice combination. Overall, it's a place where you can enjoy a variety of dishes!

Today, I had a drive under the autumn-like weather and decided to try the Butadon and Shoyu Ramen Yahho Set at this restaurant. I later realized they had a Sekimori Don Set, which I regret not choosing. The food arrived in about 10 minutes. The ramen looked small as it was a mini size, with a cloudy soup resembling Asahikawa Ramen. The taste was dominated by soy sauce with little broth flavor. The menma was salted, and the chashu had a mild flavor with a hint of unpleasant smell. The noodles were thin and firm, cooked with low water content. They had a somewhat powdery taste. The Butadon also had a strong soy sauce flavor, lacking sweetness and umami.

On 10th March, I had "Soy Sauce Ramen for 700 yen" for lunch on my day off. It was a Sunday without my daughter. I went out to eat with my wife. However, we were a bit late. The parking lots of all the restaurants were full (tears). Eventually, we ended up here. This place is a branch of the prominent local noodle shop "Katou Ramen". The soy sauce soup had a pork bone base with a hint of seafood. It had the classic taste of Asahikawa ramen. The noodles were the signature Katou noodles, with a firm texture. The chashu and menma were well-seasoned. It was delicious, just as I expected. As a business traveler living alone, I will be on a bus to Sapporo in 2 hours. I'll do my best for the next 5 days and come back. This ramen shop gives me a taste of home. I will definitely drop by here from time to time.

Introducing "Ajinoyamabiko Harumitsu Store" located in Asahikawa City, Harumitsu 5-9. Unlike the main store's menu, they also offer curry rice. My wife had miso ramen (photo left: 700 yen), my son had salt chashu ramen (photo right: 800 yen), and my daughter had the Yaho set ramen with soy sauce (photo left: 950 yen). I had the pork bowl (700 yen) and a children's miso ramen (600 yen). The ramen tasted delicious, similar to the main store. The pork bowl had thinner meat compared to the main store, but the taste was good. My meat-loving daughter was very satisfied. The purpose of this visit was to see the lovely wife of the store, as mentioned in a previous comment. She was indeed charming. (Note: The scores are all perfect as a way to promote the restaurant.)

Really delicious and a little bit spicy.

Soy sauce ramen and a side of small rice.

On May 6, 2018 at 1:00 PM, I felt like eating pork bowl and visited this place near my parents' house for the first time in about 10 years. I had the Yahho set (pork bowl + small soy sauce ramen) for 1000 yen. The ramen was a delicious soy sauce ramen typical of Asahikawa. The pork in the pork bowl was thinner and tougher than the meat I had at the main store before, so I was a little disappointed.

It's been a while since I visited Asahikawa. I aimed to arrive for lunch, but it didn't go as planned and I got there at 1:20 PM. I went to "Ajino Yamabiko Shunko-ten" for ramen. Asahikawa's top ramen shop, I'm checking them off one by one. The weather was clear when I entered Asahikawa, but by the time I reached the restaurant, it was snowing heavily. The restaurant was not crowded, with only one car parked outside. The interior was spacious with table seating for 2 tables, raised seating for 2 tables, and a counter with about 8 seats. A couple or maybe a married couple were sitting at the counter, probably younger than me. Even at this age, everyone seems older than me, except for Kabo-chan. I ordered the "salt" ramen for 700 yen, which was a good deal. A family and a couple left the raised seating area as I entered. A man who arrived after me hurried to enter the restaurant, probably didn't want to lose to me. I don't mind losing, especially when there's a TV. It was a small TV showing Kato Ramen, which was surprising. After about 10 minutes, the cloudy salt ramen arrived. It looked like Asahikawa ramen. I thought water wasn't coming, but it was self-service. The noodles were Asahikawa-style, not as thin or low hydration as expected. The flavored bamboo shoots were delicious. The thin slices of pork were not fatty, but tasty. The soup was dominated by tonkotsu, maybe a double soup? I couldn't really taste the seafood, and the saltiness didn't hit you hard. It was a slightly milky, slightly thick soup. Overall, it was a delicious salt ramen.

"In October 2015, I challenged the 'shio' ramen. The soup was a white, cloudy pork bone and seafood-based broth. But, I still prefer the shoyu ramen, haha. In August 2015, the owner seems very serious about their work. I often go during lunchtime, but it's not usually crowded. Why is that? Even though it's delicious... Once, it was really busy and it took a long time... Maybe that's why? I always order the shoyu ramen (700 yen). The soup is a mix of pork bone and seafood, with a cloudy appearance. The noodles are thin, low-water content noodles. It's a reliable Asahikawa ramen. When it was busy, I once didn't have time and thought about canceling... Since then, it feels like the chashu has increased by one slice to three, haha. It's the ramen I crave the day after drinking too much."

On June 22, 2014, Sunday, I went to Harukou no Yamabiko for the first time in a while. I used to go there quite often when it was in Suehiro, but since it moved to Harukou, I haven't had many chances to go there unless I have something to do in that area, so it's been a while! I entered a little before 12 o'clock and it was not crowded. I remembered that it had high ratings on Tabelog, so I was surprised... It's a minor thing, but even if the water was self-service, it would have been nice if they brought it to you when there was only one group in the store. I used to eat the salt ramen a lot before. I like that milky white salt ramen. However, my recent favorite is soy sauce, so I ordered the Yahho set with soy sauce. It cost 1000 yen. My husband ordered the beef bowl set for 1000 yen. As the dishes were served, we silently communicated that we had ordered too much... It's hard to tell from the photos, but it's a normal-sized bowl with a mini ramen. I imagined a mini bowl with a normal ramen. I wanted to eat a lot of ramen. It's been a while since I had it, but it's still delicious. The savory soy sauce flavor of pork bone and fish broth. The noodles are also delicious. I also had a bite of the salt ramen. Ah, this taste that I used to eat all the time a few years ago! The pork bowl has thickly sliced meat that is grilled to a savory flavor, and the sauce is delicious when mixed with rice. Come to think of it, I always used to eat the salt ramen in the Yahho set. Trying the soy sauce again, I might prefer the soy sauce. Next time, I want to fill up my stomach with ramen. It was delicious, thank you for the meal. I heard that there is a main store with a reverse Yahho, so I have to try going to the main store!

"Yamabiko Shunko, a new appearance on the blog. I've tried quite a number of ramen shops in Asahikawa city, but there are still some I haven't been to, and some I visited before starting the blog. Lately, I've been cutting back on ramen to about once a week. Located along the road towards Jikkou, it's a member of the Doshin Bunbun Club, but you have to order over 1000 yen to dine in. Unfortunately, that's too much for a budget-conscious dad like me. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen for 700 yen, a delicious Asahikawa ramen with a strong fish broth. As expected from Yamabiko, it was consistently tasty. I'd love to order the Butadon and small ramen Yahhoo set, but that's exactly 1000 yen. I wish my income would increase so I could enjoy it without worrying about my wallet."

During my lunch break, I went to the "Amino Yamabiko Shunko-ten" for the first time in a while. It is located on the left side when heading towards the practical high school direction from Route 40. There is parking available for about 10 cars in front of the store. The interior of the store can accommodate around 20 people with counter seats, table seats, and a raised seating area. I ordered the Yahho set for 950 yen, which includes a normal-sized pork bowl and a small ramen as a bonus. The pork bowl had four large pieces of pork with a sweet sauce that really stimulated my appetite. Although it lacked the crispy texture of the main store, it was still delicious. I think the slightly spicy miso ramen is better, but this time I chose the soy sauce flavor. The tonkotsu-based soup was slightly rich and not too salty, but it had a unique fish broth taste that was a bit distinctive. Since the pork bowl was the main dish, the ramen felt quite meager, but it did have a small slice of char siu in it.

On 28th August, after visiting the dentist, I had a lunch of "Soy Sauce Ramen for 700 yen". It was a traditional Asahikawa ramen, and I was able to eat it with peace of mind. Truly a descendant of Kato Ramen!

This is also a restaurant where you want to ask efficiently. If you order a set menu, you will be kept waiting for 30 minutes. There is one couple besides us. When ordering a set menu, be aware that both the ramen and rice bowls are very small, half-sized. The portion is disappointing, but it is a delicious restaurant. I do not recommend the set menu.