I had miso tonkotsu ramen. The hot miso broth was sweet and delicious. It had a strong flavor of ginger and minced meat. The chashu was soft and tasty, and the seaweed, wood ear mushrooms, and bean sprouts were all delicious when mixed with the soup. However, the medium-thick curly noodles were quite soft, which was a bit disappointing.

Today, I was in the mood for something light, so I chose soy sauce instead of miso. The number one recommended dish here is like miso though. There were no other customers, so it was nice and relaxed. After waiting for about 10 minutes, my bowl arrived. The toppings were green onions, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts. There was a pickled plum on top for a refreshing taste. I wanted something light, so the pickled plum was a nice touch. The noodles didn't quite have that typical ramen feel to them. The toppings were delicious though. Maybe I should have ordered the miso after all? Thank you for the meal!

I visited a ramen shop located along the train tracks in Hakata in December 2022. The shop has a parking lot next to it. Inside, there are raised seating areas and counter seats. I looked at the menu and ordered the Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen. It was served in less than 10 minutes. The soup was light with a sweet plum flavor, overall on the sweeter side without being heavy. The aftertaste was also good, and the unique flavor kept me interested until the last bite. The thin straight noodles had a nice texture. The atmosphere in the shop was friendly, and I felt comfortable dining there.

Today I was feeling down, so I decided to grab something to eat around midday. I visited a restaurant that I was happy to see was open all day. The parking lot had space for three cars, but there were also apartments nearby, making me wonder if it was okay to park there. It would have been helpful to have clearer guidance on parking. Inside the restaurant, it had a counter setup that reminded me of a former sushi place. I ordered the spicy miso ramen in "hell mode" for an extra kick. I also added toppings like green onions, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts to take advantage of the half-price deal for ordering three toppings. The ramen was served promptly, and I was surprised by the small bowl size. The spicy miso broth was bright red, living up to its name. It was indeed spicy but still manageable. The toppings were a bit pricey, but the soup was delicious, and the restaurant was not crowded, so I was able to enjoy my meal without waiting in line. Overall, it was a good experience.

I visited a nostalgic cafeteria near the Jyosyuyuugaku-mae station and felt like having some ramen after having a set meal. I decided to try this place, which I haven't visited before. There were no customers when I arrived, but three people came in after me. I sat at the counter towards the back and ordered the Fish and Ume Salt Ramen for 700 yen including tax. It took about 10 minutes for the ramen to be served. The soup had a fishy flavor but was surprisingly salty, almost to the point of overpowering the fish taste. The noodles were thin and straight, similar to the ones from Sagamiya. Mixing the umeboshi with the soup brought out a different taste experience, making the ramen even saltier but enhancing the flavor of the noodles and seaweed. The chashu was deliciously tender, and overall, the ramen was quite tasty. I was worried about my blood pressure, but I managed to finish everything. However, I wish the owner had been a bit more friendly. Thank you for the meal! 2021 Ramen Review, 101st place.

The usual lunch spot was closed, so I came here for recovery. I parked my car in the parking lot next to the restaurant and entered. The interior looks like it used to be an izakaya. There is an L-shaped counter with 14 seats and 3 raised tatami seats. It seems like the owner is running the place alone. It was lunchtime when I visited, and there was one regular customer chatting happily with the owner. I took a seat at the counter and looked at the menu. It seems to be mainly tonkotsu-based, with 5 types of ramen, 3 types of seared pork rice bowls, fried rice, and more. I was undecided, but then I found a ranking called "Popular Ramen Countdown" on the wall, with miso tonkotsu ramen ranking first by a large margin. So, I ordered the miso tonkotsu ramen for 780 yen. It arrived in about 6-7 minutes. The soup had quite a bit of foam on top. The toppings included chashu, menma, roasted seaweed, chopped wood ear mushrooms, green onions, sesame seeds, and grated ginger. I started with the soup, which had a good balance of miso and tonkotsu flavors, with no strong pork bone smell. The noodles were thin, lightly curly noodles with a high water content, cooked a bit soft with slightly weak chewiness. As I continued eating, the texture of the chopped wood ear mushrooms and sesame seeds was nice. When I dissolved the grated ginger halfway through, it added a refreshing aroma and changed the flavor to a refreshing one, making it enjoyable to eat without getting tired. The chashu was made from pork belly and had a good firm texture with a nice sear. Overall, I think it's just a tasty ramen, but it lacks a bit of impact. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a restaurant that I had been curious about for a while. It had a counter and a raised seating area. It definitely looks like it used to be an izakaya. The restaurant is quite spacious, but there was only one staff member. There were two customers before me and two customers after me. I ordered the miso ramen with pork broth for 780 yen, with an extra topping of green onions for 80 yen. The soup was clean and had a nice flavor, although it didn't taste strongly of pork bones. Overall, the ramen was delicious with high-quality ingredients. The only downside was that the owner seemed a bit lacking in energy. It would be better if they greeted customers with a louder voice and more enthusiasm. He's handsome, so I think he would attract more customers that way!笑

I didn't have a good first impression because when I asked about the amount of fried rice, they couldn't give a clear answer. The grated ginger on top of the ramen was mediocre and the portion was small. The fried rice was on the salty side. The tissues for customers were placed high up on the counter and were hard to reach. To make matters worse, the kitchen staff were using them too. That kind of thinking is not right. I won't be going back for a second time. Period.

I'm not a fan of miso ramen, but luckily they also have soy sauce ramen and salt ramen here, which was great. The plum salt ramen was light and reasonably priced. The interior of the restaurant had interesting manga character illustrations on the walls.

This week's ramen journey took me to "Shuren" in Chuo Ward, Sapporo City. The "Fish Umeshio Tonkotsu" ramen features a combination of fish-based broth and clear tonkotsu soup, with white thin straight noodles and a touch of plum, creating a Japanese-style ramen. Topped with seared chashu and flavored egg, the presentation is excellent. The ramen was incredibly delicious, with the lingering taste of fish broth. The "Tonkotsu Miso" is a typical Sapporo miso ramen, with a punchy tonkotsu-based miso soup and medium curly noodles. It's a ramen that you can enjoy until the last bite without getting tired of it. Despite the appearance of the shop, the skills of the owner are evident, providing very delicious ramen.

Arrived at 1:30 PM on Sunday. Two groups were already there, and two more groups and one individual arrived later. Located across from Seishu Gakuen and Minami High School. Even on Sundays, there are many student customers. It was my second visit in 4 years. The interior used to be more traditional Japanese style. The young, quiet owner was running the place alone. I ordered the recommended "Miso Tonkotsu" ramen (780 yen), which was 80 yen more expensive than the soy sauce option. It arrived after about 20 minutes along with the orders for the other four customers. Since the owner was alone, the wait was understandable. The broth had a strong pork bone flavor with a slightly light and complex taste due to a hint of ginger and some kind of powder (spice?) floating on top. It was delicious! The noodles were slightly soft, similar to my previous visit. The thick slices of chashu were tender and flavorful. There was also minced meat at the bottom and chopped wood ear mushrooms for a nice texture. As a miso ramen lover, I was satisfied with the taste once again. However, I prefer my noodles to be firmer... I had intended to ask for firmer noodles, but it seemed difficult to do so since the owner was busy alone. I plan to try the "Spicy Miso Tonkotsu" next time.

I visited after a long time. I ordered the popular No. 1 miso tonkotsu ramen (780 yen). It was just before noon on Sunday, so there were only 2 other customers and my bowl arrived in a few minutes. Now, about the soup... "Hmm, delicious." It wasn't too thick, but it wasn't too light either. It didn't have a strong impact, but it had a gentle flavor that I found to be quite tasty. Compared to Sagamiya's noodles, I felt that the soup was a bit lacking, but it wasn't a big concern. Overall, I would say it was a tasty bowl of ramen. They also had a menu item called "Spicy Miso - Hell Mode" with a note saying "No complaints about it being too spicy," which piqued my interest. I might challenge that next time... Thank you for the meal!

I searched for nearby ramen shops for the first time in a while and found this place. The interior felt like it used to be an izakaya. I chose the tonkotsu shoyu ramen.

The sweetness in the spicy miso pork bone broth is delicious.

The miso tamago topping looked difficult to make on your own, but it was delicious.

After sweating from walking, I went straight for a calorie boost at a ramen restaurant! I had the "Shuren" miso tonkotsu ramen with extra toppings of charred pork and a moon-viewing grilled pork bowl. It was delicious! 😂

I haven't finished a bowl of fish sauce ramen with a light but deep soup in a while. The thin straight noodles can be refilled for 80 yen. The seared chashu rice bowl is sweet and savory, with the rice cooked just right.