Yesterday, after finishing work in Miyazu, I moved to a hotel in Fukuchiyama and had dinner at a nearby ramen restaurant called "Ramen Fujii." Upon entering, I was told that the last order was at 19:30. I ordered the miso ramen and mini fried rice set. The food arrived in about 5 minutes. The first impression was that there was a lot of noodles. The miso ramen tasted more like soy sauce than miso. The noodles were medium thickness straight noodles, cooked to a soft texture. I later realized that you could choose the firmness of the noodles. The toppings were simple - chashu, bean sprouts, chopped green onions. It was disappointing that the soup was not piping hot. The service was rushed as soon as I entered, with a reminder that there was little time left for last orders, which made me feel a bit rushed.

From Fukuchiyama Station, take Route 9 towards Kyoto. At the Ayabe exit, turn right at the first intersection called "Nishibori". The restaurant is located on the northeast corner of the bowling alley and pachinko parlor premises. There is parking space for about 9 cars in front of the shop, and more cars can be parked on the premises. Upon entering the shop, there is a counter in the shape of a "コ" on the left and table seats by the window, while on the right there are only table seats. You will have your temperature checked and use alcohol disinfectant at the entrance as a COVID-19 precaution. Since it was a scorching hot day, the reviewer decided to go for the soy sauce ramen instead of the miso ramen they had last time. They ordered the A set which comes with mini fried rice, and requested extra green onions. The soup was gentle but strong in flavor, typical of many similar shops. The noodles were medium thickness with a slight wave, providing a satisfying chewy texture. The ramen came with crunchy green onions and bean sprouts on top. The reviewer found the fried rice surprisingly greasy, but attributed it to their own condition. The total cost for the ramen at 750 yen and the A set at 270 yen was 1020 yen, slightly on the higher side for this type of clear broth ramen. They expressed interest in trying the miso ramen next time.

It was a little past 1:30 pm on a regular day, and the place was crowded with customers, so I had to wait for the counter to be cleared. Soon, I was seated at the counter and ordered the soy sauce ramen with the A set (which includes fried rice). It took about 10 minutes for the food to arrive. The soy sauce ramen, a classic choice, was delicious but a bit salty, making my throat feel dry afterwards. I didn't specify the firmness of the noodles, but they were cooked just right. The fried rice was moist with a generous amount of oil, and the flavor was rich and satisfying. Overall, both the ramen and the fried rice were delicious enough to be enjoyed repeatedly.

This is also a review from December 2015, so I casually visited in January for the first time since then. Personally, I think the wisteria at Tango Omiya is the strongest, so I don't often find myself coming here. However, that doesn't mean it's not delicious. It's actually quite high-ranking wisteria, and I consider it to be tasty wisteria. On this day, after a long time, I ordered the soy sauce flavor, of course. Come to think of it, have I ever ordered miso at a wisteria before? I think I tried it once a long time ago and thought, "Hmm." Which wisteria was that? Well, leaving that aside, this bowl here, as you can see in the photo, has a slightly oily soup, rich with the flavor of pork and fat, thick and light, delicious. Yes, this is a bowl that could be considered a model of Akira style. Thank you for the meal~

I love the taste. The auntie who is the staff is very kind! It's a pity that it was during my trip. If it was nearby, I would definitely come back. I got free dumplings by registering on LINE!

The last ramen of the Heisei era was delicious.

"Raifuji set =========="

The soup is lukewarm, the noodles are overcooked, and the bean sprouts are thick bean sprouts! Ramen Fuji usually uses thin bean sprouts as a standard! The chashu (roast pork) also tastes bad! I wish they would take down the Ramen Fuji sign! The taste is completely different from the main store.

I went to enjoy ramen in Kyoto. I ordered a set of miso ramen and gyoza. As someone who grew up in Hokkaido, I found the miso flavor to be lacking. Ramen is a matter of personal preference, so this is just my opinion.

I visit Ramen Fujii's main store once a month, but the ramen here is completely different from the main store.

All terrible.

"Fujimi Ramen, headquartered in Minami Ward, Kyoto City, has a Fukuchiyama branch. Every 22nd of the month is 'Fujimi' Day, where ramen, kimchi ramen, and garlic ramen are only ¥220! I tried the garlic ramen. With rice, it cost ¥370. No wonder it's so crowded!"

Entered the restaurant at 11:00 on Saturday with no customers. When leaving around 11:20, there were 2 groups + 3 people. They had a new menu item called "D Set: Half Karaage (3 pieces) with Rice Set" for an additional 450 yen tax included. Ordered Ramen with soy sauce flavor for 700 yen, A Set: Mini Yakimeshi Set for an additional 250 yen, and Handmade Gyoza (6 pieces) for 350 yen, totaling 1300 yen tax included. This restaurant's taste can vary day by day, sometimes delicious and sometimes not. This time, it was a hit! The soup was good, yakimeshi was good (although better last time), and the gyoza was very good! Thank you for the meal.

Visited on a Tuesday at 11 am on a weekday. Ordered the "Ramen for 700 yen" and the "Mini Yakimeshi A Set for an additional 250 yen," totaling 950 yen. The ramen soup was delicious today! What surprised me was how incredibly tasty the yakimeshi was. It was the best I've had here so far. The perfect balance of crispy, salty, fluffy, and sweet rice flavors. I wonder if it's because the manager (a person with distinct features) made it today. Perhaps it's because it was right after opening? The manager's yakimeshi was exceptional. Very satisfied!

I usually enter the restaurant at 11 am. I was the only customer. I ordered the recommended set menu C set "Soy Sauce Ramen for 700 yen" + "Homemade Gyoza and Rice Set for 400 yen". The total was 1100 yen. I like to sprinkle pepper and chili pepper on my ramen, it's my favorite. The ramen arrived! I took a sip of the soup! It tasted different this time! Not delicious! It was a disappointing day. Of course, there are also good days, so I will come back again. I like the gyoza with thin skin.

From Fukuchiyama Station, take National Route 9 towards Kyoto. Turn right at the first intersection, "Nishibori," after exiting towards Ayabe. The restaurant is located on the northeast corner of the bowling alley and pachinko parlor premises. There is parking space for about 9 cars in front of the shop, and additional parking is available on the premises. Inside the shop, there is a counter in a U-shape on the left and table seating by the window, with more table seating on the right. I was curious about the miso ramen, but as it was my first time, I decided to try the soy sauce ramen first. The menu mentioned that you could add more bean sprouts and green onions, so I opted for the standard order. After waiting for about 10 minutes, the dish arrived. The green onions were generously piled on top. The soup was gentle but had a strong flavor, typical of many shops like this. The noodles were medium-thin with a slight wave, and had a firm texture. When you lift the noodles, the crunchy bean sprouts and green onions come along. Unfortunately, the green onions were a bit dry and lacked flavor. The thin char siu slices quickly disappeared without me noticing. All of this for 700 yen. It might be a good option after drinking alcohol. I would like to try the miso ramen next time.

On New Year's Day, I had my first meal out at a ramen restaurant. Ramen is a dish that can be considered a staple of Japanese cuisine. There are many ramen shops around here, but not many are open on New Year's Day. I checked out five shops on that day, and they were all closed for the holiday, except for Fuji-san! The restaurant had a spacious interior with seating that was suitable for families. I ordered the miso ramen with a mini fried rice set, and splurged for the extra boiled egg! The miso ramen was supposed to have a mild flavor, but it turned out to be too salty. The saltiness of the broth stuck to the noodles, making it even saltier with each bite. The mini fried rice, on the other hand, was not salty at all, but it was just a regular fried rice. Overall, it was an interesting meal.

Now, this is a visit report from January of this year. The previous week, I encountered a shocking non-Akira ramen at the First Asahi in Fukuchiyama, which made me curious. Could it be that Akira-style ramen has evolved uniquely in Fukuchiyama? If not, I can't understand its popularity. Unbelievably, even the "Fuji" ramen shop in Fukuchiyama, where I stopped by on the way from Toyooka to Kyoto, was also on my mind. The time was around 11 o'clock, just like the previous week. Strangely enough, it was just as crowded. The shop is located in a corner of a pachinko parlor parking lot, with a larger capacity than the First Asahi. The interior of the shop has many table seats, all full, while the counter seats had hardly any customers. So, I sat at the counter and first looked at the menu. The wording "When you think of Fuji, you think of this bowl" was quite reassuring. The default is shoyu or miso ramen, with a few variations in toppings. Huh? Tsukemen? Fuji has tsukemen too! I started to worry a bit... Anyway, I ordered the shoyu ramen with mini fried rice set called the A set. The shoyu ramen with mini fried rice arrived shortly. Wow! This one had a lot of green onions and bean sprouts, and I asked for extra (free), but I didn't expect this much. This might be the most generous portion of all the Akira-style ramen I've had. The soup was reassuringly Akira-style, with a bit more oil and richness, but still maintaining the flavor of Fuji. It was slightly cloudy and had more oil than the First Asahi, which I think is characteristic of Fuji. The pork flavor was present, the seasoning was just right, not as intense as "Tango Omiya," but still at a good level. The noodles were surely from Kondo Seimen, the familiar firm, low hydration, medium-thin straight noodles. I asked for them firm, and they were slightly undercooked, but they absorbed the soup well and had a great lifting sensation. Yes, these are the noodles for Akira-style ramen. Firm, slippery, and smooth, I slurped them up in one go. The chashu was three slices of slightly leaner, slightly thinner slices. Oh, this is a bit of a letdown. Not as bad as the previous week, but still on the lower side for Akira-style ramen. The flavor was a bit bland, but it's fine when dipped in the soup. The plenty of green onions and bean sprouts were fresh and crunchy, a perfect match for the soup. While it may not have a special feeling, this place is quite high up in the ranks at Fuji. It has a good pork flavor, slightly rich oiliness, a balanced yet firm taste. In conclusion, if you want to eat Akira-style ramen in Fukuchiyama, don't hesitate to come here. Extra green onions and bean sprouts are a must. I'll have to come back here again. Thank you for the meal~

*Visit on 1/11/2015* I have been using this restaurant since it moved from its previous location. Since it moved to the current location, I only go there about once or twice a year now... (laughs) But sometimes I crave their classic soy sauce ramen, so I visit. This time, I ordered the soy sauce ramen. I always ask for extra green onions and bean sprouts because they are free (laughs). The bean sprouts are crunchy, and the chashu is deliciously thin sliced. Overall, I think the balance is average and good. However, the ramen was lukewarm, which was disappointing! It wasn't hot even without blowing on it (laughs). Also, it was a bit too salty maybe? After eating, I got really thirsty... (^o^;)