I had some business in Fukuchiyama City and happened to pass by the storefront. Oh, it's Dosanko from Pelican! I have a memory of when I was young, about 35 years ago, my father took me to a Dosanko shop to share miso butter corn ramen. It was located near a coin laundry or a coin car wash, I think. My mother also made miso butter corn ramen for me at home a few times because I wanted to eat it! Even though it tasted different from the restaurant, it was delicious. Sometimes, I also got Sapporo ramen with curly noodles from Nishiyama Seimen at a local product exhibition or through mail order. When I became an adult, I also visited the store in Otsu City on R161, but it has been closed for a long time now. I indulged in the nostalgia by having lunch twice in a row. I don't know how long this restaurant has been in business. The building looks old, but I wonder if it has been renovated or if it is a relatively new store because it has a neat appearance. They had a great set menu (miso ramen, fried chicken, rice), but I was particularly drawn to the black pork dumplings and non-alcoholic beer. The water was self-service, and even the cups had Dosanko from Pelican on them! The non-alcoholic beer glass was plain, but it was a 6-tan glass. After a while, the ramen was ready, and the dumplings were cooked. The bowl also had Dosanko from Pelican on it! The taste was nostalgic, especially the soup. I don't remember sesame seeds being in it in the past. The seaweed, bean sprouts, and corn were still there. The noodles were not curly... probably. I'm not sure if Dosanko used to have curly noodles, but I think Nishiyama Seimen's ramen did. While eating, I was overwhelmed by nostalgia (laughs). Tears didn't come out, but childhood memories flooded my mind. The dumpling plate also had Dosanko from Pelican on it! The black pork dumplings taste more modern than the taste of a Showa-era Chinese restaurant. It's something I can enjoy with non-alcoholic beer as an adult (bitter smile). There are many comics next to the entrance, and there are both table and counter seats inside. The restroom is Japanese-style, and there was hand soap and paper towels at the sink. There was an ashtray on the counter. Smoking may be allowed throughout the store. There is probably a shared parking lot in front of the store. There were other customers, including someone in work clothes, who ordered the set menu. Maybe they were a couple? The man and woman were working hard. Thank you for the meal.

Located along Prefectural Route 8, this shop is situated in a row of storefronts with a shared parking lot. However, the parking lot is always full. I was only able to find a spot once during lunchtime. I rarely use Prefectural Route 8, but seeing the sign here reminded me of when I last ate at a similar place in Aichi. I decided to stop by for a meal. Luckily, I found a parking spot after finishing my errands. Inside the shop, there is a counter on the right and table seating on the left. There are ashtrays on the tables, indicating smoking is allowed. Fortunately, there was no smoke during my visit. When it comes to this type of shop, I always think of miso butter ramen. I ordered it and waited for my meal. The dish arrived with a few drops of oil on the surface, and black sesame floating on top. I took a sip of the soup, but it lacked depth. The butter didn't stand out much either. I added garlic and chili oil provided on the table, which improved the flavor slightly. The noodles were standard Chinese-style, and the toppings included chashu, bean sprouts, corn, bamboo shoots, and seaweed. The price was 700 yen. My memory of this type of ramen must have been different or overly romanticized, as it wasn't quite what I expected. Perhaps I should have tried the fried chicken ramen that MyRevi-sama enjoyed instead. When I checked the main branch's website later, I found a variety of appealing menu options like red, white, gold, and aged ramen. I wondered if this shop in Fukuchiyama is part of the same chain. A search confirmed it was, but they offer their own unique menu. It seems like a missed opportunity to not have the same menu as the main branch. Despite the lunchtime crowd, this shop seems to have its own fans, so maybe it's fine as it is.

Today, for some reason, I was in the mood for ramen. I went to Dosanko Ramen, which is the closest restaurant to my workplace, a little after 12 pm. There were already quite a few customers inside. Since I was dining alone, I sat at the counter. This restaurant is self-service, so even the water is self-serve. I ordered the fried chicken ramen with half fried rice. While waiting, I read a manga (laughs). The food arrived pretty quickly, and the fried chicken had a good portion. First, I tried the crispy fried chicken, which was freshly fried and crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I enjoyed dipping the fried chicken in the ramen soup. The fried rice was also delicious. The restaurant offers a variety of set meals and has a lot of manga to read. Overall, the ramen wasn't particularly unique but had a nostalgic and traditional taste. It was a satisfying meal.