The ramen is delicious! However, I personally find the gyoza to be just okay. Some other reviews mentioned that it was crispy, but I found it to be a bit soggy. It would be nice to have other alcoholic drinks besides beer. Overall, I am satisfied because the ramen is tasty and the customer service is good.

Today I stayed in Biei. The nights in Biei are early. I visited a few places, but many were already sold out. It's probably because it's Saturday... I managed to visit a place just before 7 pm on Saturday. I ordered the Pikkinu Spicy Miso Ramen (medium spicy) for 1150 yen, Gyoza (8 pieces) for 600 yen, and a beer for 600 yen. The dishes arrived shortly after. I was a bit cautious of the name Pikkinu in the Pikkinu Spicy Miso Ramen, but since the powder was on top, I gradually mixed it with the noodles. Maybe because I ordered medium spicy, it was delicious and enjoyable. I wonder what it would be like if it was super spicy? The taste of the noodles and the base soup was quite ordinary. The gyoza was crispy and went really well with the beer! Thank you for the meal♪

I went to Ramen Hakkai Biei-no-Oka, located in front of Biei Station, for the first time in a while. I arrived around noon and the place was crowded, showing that it is a popular spot. I often visit the Hakkai in Asahikawa, and noticed that the menu here is similar yet different. They both offer a "Hakkai Set," but the ramen here is called Hakkai Ramen, while in Asahikawa it is a salt tonkotsu ramen. The Hakkai Set also comes with a mini pork rice bowl, which was freshly made and delicious.

On the way back from Shirogane Onsen, I stopped by the station in Biei after a long time. The location is good, but there is no parking at the shop, so I parked at a public parking lot. I often go to Ramen Hakkai in Asahikawa, but it had been a while since I visited the Biei branch. I thought the menu would be the same as Asahikawa Ramen Hakkai, but there were some menu items at the Biei branch that were not available at the Asahikawa branch, and they were more expensive. When I visited before, there was a set menu with fried rice and ramen, but it was no longer available, which was disappointing. I had the "Hakkai Ramen" as a single dish, which is the same as the "Salt Tonkotsu Ramen" at Asahikawa Ramen Hakkai. The noodles were thin and the soup had a slightly different taste compared to the Asahikawa branch. The balance of noodles and soup was good and it was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Ramen Hakumai in Biei for the first time in a while. The tonkotsu broth was rich and the noodles were thin straight noodles, which are not common in Asahikawa. The ramen was very delicious and the gyoza was also tasty without being overpowering, it paired well with the ramen. Despite it being a weekday, the restaurant was very crowded, giving off an international vibe. It was a delicious ramen experience. Thank you for the meal! 🍜

Today I visited Hakkai Ramen. There is no parking lot, but the interior has counter seats and raised seating, making it suitable for families with small children. I asked for a recommendation and ordered the Hakkai Ramen. The soup was surprisingly light yet flavorful, made with tonkotsu and chicken broth. The noodles were like somen noodles, which was a bit disappointing for me as I prefer curly noodles. The chashu was large and tender, very delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Today, I took a little trip to Biei in the early afternoon. When I arrived, there was only one person sitting at the counter. I couldn't decide between the Yakai Ramen or Shoyu Ramen, but ended up choosing the Shoyu Ramen because it came with a mini pork rice bowl set. It arrived in about 10 minutes. The soup had a cloudy appearance, similar to Asahikawa Ramen. The taste was dominated by the strong soy sauce flavor, with not much pork bone flavor. There was quite a bit of oil floating on top. The seasoned bamboo shoots and flavored egg were not too strong in flavor. The chashu was a neatly rolled slice of pork belly, lightly seasoned with a slight hint of odor. The noodles were medium-thick curly noodles with low water content. Overall, the combination of ingredients didn't seem to match well. The mini pork rice bowl had a delicious sweet and savory sauce, but it was a bit too strong for my taste.

Biei Town, Hokkaido is famous for its various field photos, but the street in front of the station has a trendy feel with lots of cafes. Among them, there is a suspicious ramen shop that doesn't look trendy. The entrance door is double-layered, and it takes courage to open the second one after opening the first one. I visited on a Saturday afternoon around 11:50 am. When I entered the shop, there were no customers. I looked at the menu but didn't see any particular recommendations, so I ordered the top item on the menu. Salt tonkotsu ramen for 710 yen including tax. As soon as I ordered, one group of customers came in. And then more customers followed. The small shop quickly became full. The ramen arrived in about 3 minutes. It's quite fast. It looked simple with one slice of chashu, menma, and green onions. I tried the soup, which was quite oily with a lot of oil floating on top. The tonkotsu itself was light and not very rich. The noodles were slightly thin, straight, and normal firmness. It was a light tonkotsu ramen with a lot of oil, making it seem like a good choice for a cold day. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I ordered ramen from Hakkai Ramen in front of Biei Station, and it was delicious!

Arrived at noon on a regular day. There were 3 groups of customers before us. The restaurant is located on Ekimae Street, intersecting with the main street of Biei. The main store is in Asahikawa (not visited). Visited with 3 people. My phone suddenly stopped working (but it was fixed the next day), so I couldn't take any photos. There were 3 staff members, 2 men and 1 woman. We ordered the "Miso Ramen" without hesitation (900 yen). My companions ordered the "Hakkai Ramen" and the "Shoyu Ramen". Soon after, our ramen arrived. The soup was red and rich, smooth, and fruity - delicious! They use miso with fruits and nuts blended in. The noodles were white, wavy, and had a medium firmness. The large slices of chashu were melt-in-your-mouth tender! The soft-boiled egg was slightly undercooked. The green onions were in chunks, not sliced (lol). The miso ramen was satisfyingly delicious. It had a unique taste but was well-balanced. For a local ramen shop, I think it's a "hit". My companion who had the "Hakkai Ramen" said it was delicious, with a light tonkotsu flavor. I'll try it next time!

Soy sauce ramen

Pork bone salt ramen

I got off at Biei Station and visited this place nearby. It was quite crowded during lunchtime but I managed to find a seat at the counter. I chose the Shoyu Ramen and it arrived in about 5 minutes. The appearance was just like any ordinary ramen... The soup was a bit salty though... The noodles were straight and had a low water content. Thank you for the meal!

I imagined having a set of curry and ramen while passing by the highway, but all the familiar restaurants were closed. So, I decided to try a new place. They brought me water, but then told me they ran out of rice so they couldn't offer any rice dishes. My dream of having curry and ramen combo was shattered, but I decided to go for curry ramen as an alternative. I added cheese topping for an extra 50 yen. Since there were not many customers, my order came out quickly. The ramen was delicious with slightly firm noodles, but the curry wasn't very spicy, so I added some chili powder to enhance the flavor. Personally, I prefer curry ramen with a thicker curry base, so I was a bit disappointed that it was on the watery side. However, the curry itself had a comforting homemade taste. Still, it was a bit strange that they ran out of rice at 6 pm when it's usually a busy time for dinner service.

I visited during the daytime on a regular day. Feeling slightly hungover from drinking too much the day before, I wanted to have ramen for lunch near Biei Town, so I decided on this restaurant through a search on Tabelog. There was no parking lot, so I parked at a nearby free parking lot and entered the restaurant. I looked at the menu and couldn't resist the curry ramen. But because of my hangover, should I go with soy sauce or salt? I decided on soy sauce. The staff's service was good, and I thought their employee training was well done. I felt a little boost of energy while waiting for my ramen to arrive. When it did, the soy sauce ramen was Asahikawa ramen, right? It was easy to eat and delicious. Next time, I want to try the curry ramen. Please give it a try, everyone!