Today, I came to Miso Ramen Yamaokay in Tomakomai. This is not that Yamaoka, but THE miso ramen. It's really delicious. Miso ramen. The soup is hot and thick, with curly noodles! Menma, chashu, and bean sprouts are also great. This is too delicious! I'm already hooked. Thank you very much. Miso Ramen Yamaokay!

I'm sorry, but it seems that I don't get along with the Yamagoka family, so I have been avoiding them. However, many people seem to like it as it is crowded from the morning. So why did I end up going there? Well, it's because it's a "miso specialty shop." The ratings on Tabelog are average. But, there is a chance it might be a critical hit. I went in and ordered a set meal that seemed like a good deal. It wasn't bad at all. My stomach was satisfied. However, it wasn't to the point where I would put everything else aside... not quite.

I visited the Miso Ramen Yamaokayatomakomai branch for the first time. My previous concept of Yamaokayawas completely blown away. Simply put, it's delicious. The miso ramen is served piping hot, with a lid on top to keep it hot until the end. The soup is also delicious, with a rich miso ramen flavor! The Yamawasabi bowl was also a nice palate cleanser, and I finished everything. You should definitely visit Miso Ramen Yamaokayawhen you get the chance!

Unique Sesame Miso Ramen for 930 yen. A rare thick soup in Hokkaido, creamy like Tenkaippin. The creaminess comes from a large amount of crushed sesame seeds, but despite the intense flavor, it lacks addictiveness. Decent taste.

#Gyoza#Half Rice#Soy Sauce Negi Ramen#Soy Sauce Negi Chashu RamenThe portion was generous, I apologize for leaving some. I am full. It was delicious. Miso Ramen at Yamakoya Tomakomai Branch0144-84-82813-1-7 Shin-Nakanocho, Tomakomai City, Hokkaidohttps://tabelog.com/hokkaido/A0108/A010802/1071089/

I didn't know there was a new type of restaurant called Miso Ramen Yamaoka-ya. It seems they have a branch in Susukino as well. While they offer soy sauce ramen and scallop toppings, I decided to go with the white miso ramen since the restaurant is named after miso. I chose the basic Sapporo miso ramen with stir-fried onions, bean sprouts, minced meat, chashu, and bamboo shoots. When asked about my preference, I requested the flavor to be on the lighter side. They also have a half soup option, which I opted for. The soup was quite basic, reflecting the essence of Sapporo miso ramen. The addition of garlic was noticeable, making it a delicious bowl of ramen. However, the white miso ramen was priced at 930 yen, which felt a bit expensive compared to the standard Yamaoka-ya ramen priced at 690 yen. But the mini rice bowl set for 990 yen seemed like a good deal. While I personally enjoy the standard Yamaoka-ya ramen, I don't oppose the new concept. It just feels a bit sad to see the identity of Yamaoka-ya changing with different noodles and soup. Those who feel the same can simply stick to the original Yamaoka-ya. It's like the feeling when the NHK song presenter changes, or when a new gymnastics instructor takes over. Eventually, you may come to like the new one. However, in the case of food, the 930 yen white miso ramen felt slightly off to me, not because of the price but because it deviated a bit from Yamaoka-ya's established style. It's just a matter of getting used to the new direction Yamaoka-ya is heading towards.

【Location】Located along a main road. If you drive in Tomakomai city, most people would probably know it. 【Queue】Was able to enter without waiting in line. 【Order】Purchased a ticket at the ticket machine after entering. The owner, perhaps? explained everything clearly and even fried the garlic together, finishing it off in a great way. 【Interior】There are counter seats and table seats. The place is spacious. 【Impression】Although it's the noren of Yamaoka-ya, it seems to have a different taste from others. I think the miso ramen with lots of garlic, giving it a strong flavor, is also good.

The Yamaoka family has known this place for a long time and used to go there occasionally, but since I recently moved to the area, I decided to give it a try. In conclusion, it's the kind of place you might crave every now and then, but it's nothing special. The taste is decent, the atmosphere of the restaurant is not bad, but the chashu rice, well... It's just okay. I would say it's worth going occasionally.

On March 8, 2023, I visited Misora Ramen Yamaoka-ya around 8 PM. There was a decent amount of customers, but I didn't have to wait long to get in. I ordered the Sapporo miso chashu ramen (large) with extra green onions. The large serving felt quite substantial even without rice, and I left feeling satisfied. Thank you for the delicious meal! (^_^)

In February 2023, revisiting the countless stars...may sound a bit exaggerated, but in the fiercely competitive ramen battleground of Hokkaido, where numerous shops vie for the top spot, popular establishments spare no effort in setting themselves apart from others by investing time, effort, and ingredients to offer uniquely crafted ramen dishes. While this allows customers to enjoy a variety of ramen styles, it can sometimes lead to overlooking the original flavors. As many may already know, Sapporo miso ramen is said to have originated from "Aji no Sanpei," which created a dish combining ramen with pork miso soup upon the request of regular business travelers. In recent years, we see a variety of miso ramen with innovative twists on the main soup, noodles, and toppings. However, for those of my generation, when we think of miso ramen, we imagine a simple soup base made with white miso, paired with medium-thick curly noodles, topped with chashu, menma, and chopped green onions, along with stir-fried vegetables like bean sprouts, onions, and minced meat. The epitome of this classic style is the "Shiromiso Ramen" served at "Yamaoka-ya," which embodies the standard Sapporo miso ramen experience, providing a comforting and familiar taste. The difference between their signature menu item "Sapporo Miso Ramen (790 yen)" that I had previously and the "Shiromiso Ramen" lies mainly in the miso soup, while the toppings and ingredients remain consistent between the two. Although I did not directly compare them, the Shiromiso version seemed milder with a stronger sweetness, but I personally did not feel that the 140 yen price difference reflected a significantly higher quality. On that day, it felt more like an early lunch than a late breakfast, with the addition of fried rice, which was a bit underwhelming. I look forward to trying their "Sesame Miso Ramen" on my next visit.

The second brand store of Yamagoya serves "miso ramen" as its specialty, while also offering soy sauce and salt options. During lunchtime, you can also get a set with rice, which is a good deal. The Tomakomai store is open 24 hours a day. For lunchtime, the Sapporo soy sauce ramen with egg over rice costs 890 yen. The pork bone clear soup has a sharp soy sauce flavor, and the broth is scorching hot with thick lard. This style seems to be Yamagoya's policy, as hot ramen is essential. The soup is based on the classic Sapporo ramen, with a good depth of flavor from bean sprouts, ground meat, and garlic. It tastes slightly sweet but has a good richness. The saltiness is also well balanced, suitable for this punchy ramen. The noodles are Sapporo curly noodles with a slightly higher water content, but they have a mature flavor without being too chewy. The bamboo shoots and chashu are satisfying. For the egg over rice, I added a little less soy sauce and some ramen soup instead. Surprisingly, it was delicious, so if you're interested, give it a try. I went in without high expectations, but I was pleasantly satisfied. The pride of Yamagoya was evident in the hot and well-cooked dishes. However, the saltiness that seemed just right turned out to be too high, as I felt thirsty for a few hours after eating. Whether to go for the hot and punchy flavor or avoid the guilt... I think I prefer the former.

On Sunday at 11:45 am, we visited a popular restaurant where there were many customers. Luckily, we were able to get a recently vacated table. The staff kindly came over to let us know they would clean the table for us. We ordered the corn miso ramen and wasabi rice set, while my partner ordered the white miso with white onions. After waiting for 7 minutes, our dishes arrived. The soup had a delicious sesame flavor, and the thick noodles were perfectly coated in the soup. I added garlic halfway through, and it was a great combination. The wasabi rice had a nice kick to it but was still enjoyable. This ramen is definitely one I would want to eat again.

Miso Ramen with Flavored Egg - 1020 yen (free flavored egg with LINE coupon). I originally planned to order salt ramen, but was drawn to this new menu item. The miso ramen has a rich and creamy texture, with seaweed from Sanriku as its specialty. I ordered the regular version, but as I ate, my tongue and lips started tingling. It was too salty. There was an option for extra soup, but I stubbornly didn't order it. I should have, given the saltiness. Is that really the normal taste? Or was it just a one-time thing? I'll try the regular version again, but this time with the extra soup in mind. Is it worth paying over 1000 yen for it?

Sapporo soy sauce ramen with gyoza for 890 yen (gyoza was free with a LINE coupon). This time I tried the soy sauce ramen first. It felt a bit oily for my taste. The aftertaste was not great. They don't adjust the amount of oil, so maybe making the flavor stronger would be better? Or should I just order the miso ramen next time? But then the salt ramen is next on the menu... The gyoza I got with the coupon was not very juicy. It's okay for a quick bite, I guess.

For lunch today, I had the spicy miso ramen and the mountain wasabi chashu rice bowl from Yamagoya, a menu only available in Tomakomai and Susukino. The ramen wasn't very spicy, so I added more spicy miso from the table to make it spicier. The mountain wasabi chashu rice bowl was delicious. #HokkaidoGourmet #TomakomaiGourmet #Ramen #LoveRamen #Yamagoya #MisoRamenYamagoya

Sapporo miso ramen restaurant Yamaokaya's separate brand. It doesn't have that unique, both a strength and a weakness, pork bone smell at all. Although it is a miso ramen specialty store, they also have soy sauce ramen and scallop salt ramen. They call themselves a specialty store because they have six types of miso (Sapporo miso, white miso, spicy miso, sesame miso, sesame miso tsukemen, limited time motsu miso). The soup made by stir-frying lard, garlic, bean sprouts, cabbage, and onions is The Miso Ramen. The noodles are special chewy noodles aged with plenty of water. The noodles are also glossy and delicious on their own. The soy sauce ramen that my companion ordered was also very delicious, so the quality is very high. They also have familiar dishes from Yamaokaya such as negi mayo chashu don and wasabi chashu don. The negi here is different from the original white negi, it is scallion negi. Personally, I prefer this one because it has a better texture. The white negi tends to get stuck in your teeth and hard to remove haha. I will definitely come back soon. The lunch set with ramen + mini don is 990 yen, which is a great deal. Thank you for the meal.

When you're too lazy to decide where to eat, this place is super convenient. You can decide on your order before even going there, following the menu order. The spicy miso ramen with green onions is deliciously spicy and slightly sweet, making you sweat while eating. The free topping of green onions adds a nice touch to the flavor. I plan to order the Sapporo soy sauce ramen next time.

Sesame Miso Ramen - Korochaa (LINE Coupon) 930 yen Returning to the menu in order, this time it's "sesame miso." The aroma of sesame is rich, giving it a flavor reminiscent of tantanmen. I didn't dislike it. I enjoyed it until the end while adjusting the flavor with the condiments on the table. The coupon system is much appreciated. Next up is the "spicy miso." Maybe I'll use the coupon for green onions next time.

Sapporo miso ramen is the most popular menu item, with a strong and clear taste that is well-liked by those who prefer rich flavors. It is decently made, but I wish it were a bit cheaper. The high price is the only downside.

The Spicy Miso Offal Ramen for 1050 yen was my choice, as the Goma Miso was my original plan but couldn't resist the limited-time offer. This ramen was so delicious, it felt like a perfect match with a beer. The offal on top of the noodles looked appetizing, not spicy at all. The soup and overall dish weren't spicy either. The only spicy element was the sliced chili peppers served with it. The "umakara" (spicy and savory) in the name refers to a slight hint of spiciness that adds to the flavor.