New Chitose Airport gourmet report (lol) We headed to Hokkaido Ramen Dojo at the domestic terminal 3rd floor with a loud "Let's go!!" (lol), and visited "Hakodate Men Chubo Ajisai" at the Hokkaido Ramen Dojo! The place was really crowded, probably due to the season! We waited in line for about 15 minutes before being seated. While waiting in line, the staff came to take our order. This time, we ordered the following: "Most popular dish in the shop - Special Salt Ramen ¥1,000," "Salt Wonton Noodles ¥950," "3 pieces of pan-fried dumplings ¥270," "Draft beer ¥600." It's great to be able to eat ramen from a super popular shop in Hakodate! It's fun to see popular shops from Hokkaido gathered together like this. Cheers with a Sapporo Classic draft beer!! (lol) Finally, the ramen and dumplings arrived! Oh!! The Hakodate-style salt ramen looks delicious! The wontons are generously topped, filling the bowl! The size of the dumplings is also large and looks delicious! First, I took a sip of the soup! "This is delicious!!" The clear soup is light yet has a rich flavor, making it extremely delicious! The straight noodles, specially ordered, go perfectly with the soup and are incredibly tasty! The wheat aroma and flavor are also distinct in the delicious noodles! The wontons, each filled with plenty of filling, have a smooth and delicious skin! The char siu and bamboo shoots are also flavorful and delicious! The memorable fried tofu has absorbed the flavorful soup and is incredibly tasty! The seasoned egg adds a different dimension to the taste and is enjoyable! The dumplings are delicious when eaten with vinegar and pepper, and they go perfectly with beer, making them incredibly tasty! When you lift up the seaweed and noodles together and slurp them, the taste of the sea is irresistibly delicious! I finished the soup in the bowl without leaving any, enjoying it to the last drop! Well, it was very delicious! Ajisai, where you can enjoy delicious salt ramen, is highly recommended! This delicious salt ramen is definitely worth trying even in Hakodate! "The journey doesn't end until you return," so I would like to return to the usual reports now! (lol) It was a very delicious meal! Thank you very much.

At New Chitose Airport's Hokkaido Ramen Dojo, there is Ajisai. Their Ajisai Shio Ramen consists of medium-thick curly noodles in a clear soup. Ramen preferences can vary depending on the region or personal taste, but if I were told that I wouldn't be able to eat ramen for a while, I would choose this kind of ramen. It's light yet flavorful with a good balance of richness. It has a traditional ramen feel to it. It's been a few years since I last visited Ajisai, and it seems like the taste has changed slightly. I felt like the saltiness has become a bit more pronounced compared to before. Maybe there are slight variations in taste between different branches. Nevertheless, it's one of my favorite ramen shops.

(Probably) During my first visit, I planned to try Hokkaido Dashi Miso Ramen at a shop in Hokkaido Ramen Dojo at New Chitose Airport, but all the places were crowded during lunchtime. So, I decided to go to a Hakodate salt ramen shop that seemed relatively easy to get into. They had miso and shoyu ramen as well, but I went for their most popular dish, the Special Salt Ramen for 1,000 yen. At first, I thought the soup was a bit too salty, but it really warmed up my tired body. The Special Salt Ramen came with two large, tender slices of chashu, and although my expectations weren't too high, I was quite satisfied. I had tried Hakodate salt ramen in Ebisu not too long ago, but I prefer this one.

I lined up here to have lunch at New Chitose Airport. I ordered the special salt ramen, salt wonton noodles, and dumplings. The soup had a refreshing salty taste. The noodles were medium thick curly noodles. The special salt ramen had green onions, sprouts, bamboo shoots, egg, naruto fish cake, wheat gluten, and chashu pork as toppings. The wonton noodles were simple with lots of wontons, green onions, bamboo shoots, and chashu pork. My husband mentioned that towards the end, the saltiness became a bit strong. The dumplings had a chewy skin and were delicious.

Hakodate specialty special salt ramen soup is clear and light with a hint of black pepper oil and Ezo chili oil, allowing you to enjoy it in your preferred flavor, making it enjoyable for a second or third time. The noodles are thin Chinese noodles, and although there were options like Zangi, this time I simply had the ramen. Thank you for the meal.

I tried the famous ramen in Hakodate, even though I'm in Sapporo. The ramen was delicious, but it didn't quite meet my high expectations. The actual dish looked very different from the photos, with only a couple of pieces of kaiware radish on top. Also, despite there being many staff members, the service seemed lacking.

Summer vacation. I went to the airport to hang out after a long time. I was a little hungry, so I thought about having some ramen. The shrimp ramen shop, as usual, had a long line. Since I'm not particularly drawn to shrimp ramen, I decided to go to Ajisai, a ramen shop in Hakodate. Here, the only option is salt-based ramen. We each ordered a different one from the salt-based options and enjoyed the different flavors. They were all delicious, but I was surprised by the ramen with lots of vegetables, which I tried for the first time and found it to be different from the usual Ajisai ramen. I also recommend this one.

During my trip to Hokkaido, I encountered long lines of hydrangeas in various places. I made a last-minute visit to New Chitose Airport. I forgot to take a photo, but the dumplings were delicious. The ramen was mild and comforting, the kind of ramen you can eat over and over again without worry.

I ordered vegetable ramen with salt and menma topping. The ramen was very delicious. However, it was a bit disappointing that it took a while for customers to pass through the crowded area and the service was slow even though I ordered before reaching my seat.

The popular shrimp ramen restaurant, Ichigen, had a long line, so I decided to go to a nearby Ajisai restaurant instead. The tables seemed quite empty, with a lot of space between them and even single diners were seated at two-person tables. It felt a bit inefficient compared to Ichigen's packed seating style. I ordered a draft beer and the number one dish, salt ramen, but the beer took a while to arrive. Despite there being 4.5 staff members, the service felt lackluster. However, the salt ramen was delicious! It had a light flavor and the chashu and egg were just right. It's a shame, but people eating at the airport probably want to eat quickly. I would recommend this restaurant for those who have time to spare and want to enjoy their meal at a leisurely pace.

I decided to eat something at New Chitose Airport on my way back, and since I hadn't tried salt ramen before, I chose this place. I had the special salt ramen and zangi. The zangi goes well with the special Sansho salt. The salt ramen was okay, but I remember there are more delicious salt ramen in Hakodate. Also, I didn't need the fried tofu sticks made to look like naruto. I wanted to have half salt ramen and half fried rice, but they were sold out. Probably because it's crowded on weekends and making fried rice is too much trouble. Thank you for the meal.

Located inside New Chitose Airport, this restaurant is famous for its salt ramen. The special salt ramen comes with chashu, seasoned egg, bamboo shoots, wheat gluten, and fish cake, all in a broth that is light yet flavorful. I enjoyed it with some juicy zangi. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Just before heading back to New Chitose Airport, I finished shopping for souvenirs and headed to a ramen street inside the terminal. I decided to try a different flavor this time, so I went to a renowned shop known for their "salt" ramen. The soup had a clear broth made with scallops and kelp, seasoned with a salty sauce that was surprisingly rich in flavor. The thin curly noodles had a smooth texture and were cooked slightly soft, which complemented the soup well. The toppings included wheat gluten, pork chashu, half a boiled egg, narutomaki, bamboo shoots, chopped green onions, and daikon radish. I particularly enjoyed soaking the wheat gluten in the soup. I also added a shrimp oil pepper blend from the table, which added a subtle shrimp flavor and allowed me to enjoy a different taste halfway through. Overall, it was a refreshing change from the miso ramen I had been having, and the salt ramen was delicious.

Hakodate Ramen, a famous restaurant that has a branch at New Chitose Airport's Ramen Dojo, had relatively few customers waiting in line compared to other competing ramen shops. This was not because the restaurant was unpopular, but rather because many tourists visiting the airport were seeking Sapporo-style miso ramen, which tends to attract larger crowds. The main branch of this restaurant in front of Goryokaku Park always has long lines. I was lucky to have a short wait and was able to enjoy their salt ramen and zangi (fried chicken), a Hokkaido specialty. It was my last meal where I could fully enjoy Hokkaido's famous dishes, and the mild flavor of the salt ramen with its light umami taste was excellent. I rarely have the opportunity to eat salt ramen, so I was very satisfied!

Coronavirus is settling down, and the airport is getting pretty crowded. It's taking longer to find a parking spot and even the best position is reservation-only now. As a result, the ramen road is also packed. My favorite spot is already decided, but I'm not willing to wait in line. So, we decided to quickly grab a meal at Ajisai. My partner had the fried rice and mini ramen soy sauce set, while I had the salt ramen with extra pork fat. It was the same as last time, haha. If you really want to enjoy Ajisai, you should go to Hakodate. Well, it's not that it's not tasty, but it's definitely airport food. It's a shame to question Ajisai's true value here. I finished it even though it was a bit salty, but it made me really thirsty.

The last dinner in Sapporo was at Ajisai. After days of overeating, the salt ramen felt gentle and delicious, easing my stomach. Above all, the giant juicy dumplings and zangi, reminiscent of Taikorou, paired with Sapporo Classic beer, were the best!

In Hakodate, I ended up going to the Lucky Pierrot in front of me and missed out on seeing the hydrangeas, which was regrettable... but I got my revenge at the airport! The salt ramen was simple yet refreshing, with a depth of flavor. It was the perfect way to end my trip! Thank you!

I have been to Hakodate and Sapporo many times, but surprisingly I had never tried any famous ramen shops there. So, on this trip, I decided to try "Ajisai" as soon as I arrived. When I got there, I thought "Wow, it's small!" but the bowl was deep so maybe the amount of noodles was normal? When I took a bite, the taste of the salty noodles hit me. Is it Nishiyama noodles? The taste was very simple... really just salty (laughs). It lacked richness. Maybe this is the taste that has been around for many years since the Showa era? It was different from the salty taste I remember from my childhood. I think it's a matter of personal preference, but I didn't feel like I wanted to eat it again. The ramen was deep, indeed.

I decided to have lunch at the Hokkaido Ramen Dojo restaurant, specifically at the Ajisai New Chitose Airport branch, when returning from Hokkaido. The entrance to the restaurant had a long line, but I opted for the Wonton Noodle Soup with Salt, which was served promptly. The dish included 8 wontons, a slice of chashu, green onions, and bamboo shoots. The noodles were thin and had a nice texture. Although the salt-based soup felt a bit lacking in flavor, overall it was a satisfying meal.

To wrap up my trip to Hokkaido, I decided to enjoy my favorite ramen. During this trip, I tried Sapporo miso ramen and Asahikawa shoyu ramen, so the only one left was Hakodate salt ramen. I visited a ramen shop there and ordered the Aji-sai salt ramen for 880 yen. After eating so much during my 3-night, 4-day trip, the gentle salt flavor was perfect for my tired stomach and was the best way to end my personal journey. Hokkaido was truly amazing. This time I traveled alone, but next time I want to go with my family!

I had the Jumbo Salt Ramen at New Chitose Airport during a layover of about an hour. I decided to try Ajisai, a popular ramen shop with a moderate line. The clear soup and delicious noodles were great overall, but I still think the salt ramen at southern shops is tastier.