Ion Asao store, located on the basement floor, is a nostalgic place that reminds me of the Showa era. The menu is extensive and they offer great value sets. I tried the 10th set which includes gyoza, half ramen, and karaage for 900 yen. It's affordable and the portions are generous! I left feeling satisfied (so much rice, haha).

Asahikawa area in Kita Ward. The basement floor of AEON Sapporo Asahikawa store. There are also stores in Odori and Susukino, but I have visited the Odori store. The store has a decent number of seats. The Asahikawa store serves morning ramen starting from 10 am. The recommended dish is the Shoyu Ramen (850 yen), but you can also choose Salt Ramen. The Salt Ramen has the expected taste, relying on seasoning for the soup. The noodles are Sapporo noodles, yellow and firm. The toppings are cheap but edible. The Pork and Vegetable Sichuan Stir-Fry is oily but well-seasoned with vegetables. Overall, after finishing the meal, my throat felt dry. It's a good deal for those who don't mind the Chinese seasoning. Thank you for the meal!

I visited "Tokyo Gojunban Asao Store" on March 19th for the first time. It is a reasonably priced Chinese restaurant that currently has three locations in Sapporo. I have visited the Odori Nishi 1-chome store a few times, but this was my first visit to the Asao store. I visited alone for dinner at 6:30 PM. When I entered, there was a large table in the center for solo diners, surrounded by other tables. There were three staff members in the restaurant - one on the floor and two in the kitchen. About two-thirds of the seats were occupied when I arrived. Male solo diners were seated at the large center table, while female solo diners were seated at the surrounding tables. The concept of the restaurant is affordability. The menu includes options like ramen toppings, which are a bit pricey. Although they offer beer for 580 yen, no one was ordering it at that time. I ordered the Sweet and Sour Pork set (with salt ramen) for 980 yen, a single salt ramen for 600 yen, and a set meal (with rice) for 800 yen plus a half ramen (salt or soy sauce) for 980 yen. The food was served in about 15 minutes. The Sweet and Sour Pork had a lot of white cabbage cores, giving it a crunchy texture that I personally enjoy. It also included red bell peppers, making the dish visually appealing. The thinly sliced pork belly and the generous portion of pickled vegetables on the side were to my liking. The rice was served in a bowl, with about 230g of rice, cooked just right. The salt ramen had toppings like chashu, menma, and green onions. The noodles were medium-thick with a strong yellow color, typical of Sapporo ramen. The flavor was light and traditional. It was a simple and satisfying meal that I could eat every day without getting tired of it. Thank you for the meal.

For some reason, I felt like eating fried rice and decided to go into this restaurant. With electricity costs soaring and inflation on the rise, I felt relieved as I was given MyNAPoints through WAON. The restaurant was almost full of elderly customers. I ordered just the fried rice. It was a simple fried rice with green onions, roasted pork, and egg, but it was delicious with a nice texture. The staff was friendly, dressed in costumes reminiscent of a Showa-era Chinese restaurant. It felt like I had traveled back in time.

We visited the Aeon underground connected to Asahikawa Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line. There are various food and beverage outlets in this Aeon, making it very convenient. On this day, we stopped by for lunch after shopping at the supermarket underground. It was quite crowded inside, possibly because it was a Saturday. We were promptly guided to a table by a brisk female staff member. I was drawn to the reasonably priced Shoyu Ramen, but ended up choosing the daily recommendation (850 yen). It came with half a bowl of ramen (shoyu), sesame milk simmered squid, zasai (pickled vegetables), and rice. My family members who were with me ordered the Shoyu Ramen Set with a large portion (850 yen), which came with half a portion of fried rice and zasai. Both orders arrived in about 10 minutes. The Shoyu Ramen was old-fashioned. It didn't really appeal to us who like rich ramen, but it was still quite delicious in its own way. The milk-simmered squid had a taste similar to the stew flavor of eight-treasure vegetables. We enjoyed it over rice, and it had a very gentle flavor. The fried rice we tried a bite of was seasoned to our liking, so we thought we might order the fried rice next time. It's a bit lightly seasoned, so it's recommended for those who prefer a light taste. It seems to be loved by local customers due to its cost performance. Thank you for the meal.

This shop is located in the basement of AEON Asao near the subway Asao station. Today, as usual, I stopped by to have dinner on my way to the hotel where I will be staying. I ordered the Cantonese set (950 yen) again because it was delicious last time. I wanted to take half of the fried rice to go, but it seems that you cannot mix dine-in and takeout for the set. However, I was able to pack the leftover portion myself for a small fee (20 yen), so I asked for a pack. I ate a couple of bites of the fried rice and then took the rest to go. The fried rice was a bit bland when eaten alone, but it was easy to eat and not too heavy when eaten with something else. If the Cantonese noodles had quail eggs in them, it would be even better, in my opinion. For me, quail eggs in Cantonese noodles or five-ingredient yakisoba are like strawberries in shortcake - they make a big difference in satisfaction. But overall, it was delicious. I will definitely use this place again. Thank you for the meal!

This shop is located in the basement of Aeon Asao, directly connected to Asao subway station. It has been a while since I last visited. I ordered the Cantonese set (950 yen) which includes Cantonese noodles and half fried rice. I prefer the soy sauce flavor of Cantonese noodles, so I was happy that they had it here. Although I felt like eating fried rice as well, I ended up getting full just from the noodles, so I only took a bite of the fried rice and brought the rest home. Considering that some places charge a similar price just for Cantonese noodles alone, getting the half fried rice included in this set is a good deal. The taste was quite delicious, so I would like to order this again if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal! ☆

Wandering new curry mania / rookie ramen mania, a solo middle-aged man. This is a memo-like review from an old man. If you want concise information about the restaurant and food, please move on to other people's reviews around here. There is hardly any connection to the "Asao" area of ​​Kita-ku. It is officially pronounced "Asabu". Some people also read it as "Azabu" like Azabu in Tokyo. I find it easier to say "Azabu" too. Even in the same Kita-ku, I rarely have the opportunity to visit the "Asao" area, which is located north of Sapporo Shinmichi. In my mid-twenties in the distant past, I was forced to drink sake in Susukino and got drunk (did I drink it myself?) and ended up lying down. I managed to get to the subway to ride the train, but as expected, I fell asleep and was shaken by the conductor, saying, "Sir, this is the last stop!" and hurriedly got off, only to find an unfamiliar landscape on the platform of Asao Station. "Where is this?" I started walking around in a daze and realized that I didn't have my bag even though I didn't have it in my hand. I sobered up instantly! I explained the situation to the station attendant and asked him to check the whereabouts of the bag, and luckily it was found. I was relieved to find my wallet in the bag. If the train I fell asleep on was the last train... I still shudder at the thought. One day, I happened to have a rare opportunity to go to the "Asao" area. I took JR and the subway to get there. When I came out above ground, I stopped by AEON Sapporo Asao store to do some shopping and decided to visit the restaurant on my way back. I entered the restaurant just before 12 o'clock. Except for the irregular triangular counter seat in the middle of the restaurant, almost all seats were filled. Moreover, there were only middle-aged men and women as customers! There were even senior citizens who seemed to be in their 80s here and there. There was a vacant table for two, so I was seated. A man in his 30s came in later, and for some reason, I felt relieved. The menu seems to have all the dishes that are expected of a downtown Chinese restaurant. There are various set menus as well. The "Shoyu Ramen" is a particularly cheap option, and the a la carte dishes are also reasonably priced. An example is the Ankake Ebi Yakisoba Set: Ankake Ebi Yakisoba (salt flavor), half-fried rice, soup, and pickled vegetables. The total cost is 1700 yen (950 yen + 750 yen). I ordered it, and it arrived in about 10 minutes. Oh, there are many plump shrimp! The noodles peeking out from the uncoated part are crispy and burnt! Nice! The half-fried rice was smaller than I expected. Let's start with the soup. Yes, it has a familiar flavor. It's delicious as usual. Next, the Ankake Ebi Yakisoba. Oh, it has a good balance of saltiness and richness! It's tastier than I expected! The noodles are medium-thin curly noodles that are well coated with the sauce. The burnt parts are only in certain areas, and the entire back is not crispy like yakisoba. The vegetables are beautifully scattered, visually stimulating the appetite. I had the impression from the reviews that the flavor was generally weak, but it was not the case. On the other hand, the half-fried rice mainly had diced pork and scrambled eggs as the main ingredients. The amount of pork was unexpectedly large, which was good, but the overall dish was bland. It would have been nice if the overall dish was covered by the saltiness of either one, but it was not the case. Towards the end of the fried rice, I topped it with the remaining sauce from the yakisoba to make "Ankake Chahan" and supplemented the saltiness to finish eating. The whole staff was always friendly and responsive, and they kept a close eye on the situation on the floor.

During my student days, I used to live in this area, so I often visited this shop. I have memories of eating ramen with my mother, and it feels like it was just the other day. With so many memories packed into this shop, I visited it today. The exterior and interior of the shop have not changed much over the years. It was past 2 o'clock, so there were not many customers, and the staff greeted us with "Please choose any seat you like!" We sat at a table and looked at the menu, which seemed to have a lot more items compared to before. With so many choices, I had a hard time deciding, but eventually settled on the "Shoyu Ramen Set (Shoyu Ramen + Half Fried Rice + Pickled Vegetables/728 yen)", while my companion chose the "Cantonese Set (Cantonese Noodles + Half Fried Rice + Pickled Vegetables/864 yen)". The shop was quite spacious, and the staff were busy sanitizing empty tables, menus, and adding disposable chopsticks. Their attention to detail made us feel comfortable and grateful. Our dishes arrived in about 5 minutes! The presentation was just like before. Let's dig in! I started with a sip of the soup from the ramen. Ah, the familiar taste! The light and gentle flavor of the shoyu broth combined with a chicken base is nostalgic. The yellow medium curly noodles paired perfectly with the soup. The toppings, including flavorful chashu, crunchy bamboo shoots, nori, and green onions, complemented the simple yet delicious ramen. The fried rice was surprisingly light and fluffy, a rare find in ramen shops. The toppings of chashu, egg, and green onions, with a sprinkle of seaweed on top, added a nice touch. The pickled vegetables on the side were a pleasant addition. I tried a bit of my companion's Cantonese noodles, and the rich flavors of the various ingredients were delightful. The generous portion made it a satisfying meal. The staff continued to check on us and offered water with a smile. As we finished our meal and got up to pay, we were bid farewell with cheerful voices from the kitchen. It was a delightful, nostalgic, and delicious experience from start to finish. I will definitely be back! Thank you for the meal! ~Additional note~ For dinner, we tried the fried rice we took out, and even after reheating it in the microwave, it retained its fluffy texture almost as good as when we ate it at the shop. The portion was generous, providing a satisfying meal. The normal fried rice was already mentioned earlier, so there's nothing special to note, but it was delicious as always. The shrimp fried rice had plump shrimp peeking out from all over, and it had a lighter flavor compared to the normal fried rice. The distinct taste of the shrimp was evident. Maybe next time, we'll try the mapo tofu or the yakisoba with sauce on top for takeout? Thank you for the meal!

I arrived at the AEON Asao store near Asao Station. I came here aiming for morning ramen! But I already had breakfast and the store opens at 10 o'clock, so maybe it's snack ramen? In the basement of AEON, there is "Tokyo Gojunban" where, for some reason, I hardly ever eat the shoyu ramen here. Why? Because the shoyu ramen here is 430 yen including tax! The shio ramen is 600 yen, and the miso ramen is 680 yen. What's up with these prices? So, I quietly ordered the shoyu ramen ♫ The first customer was a lady who entered at the same time, and the next customers were an old man and a lady. Surprisingly, the lady eats ramen alone at 10 o'clock (^_^*) Without even looking at the menu, I ordered the shoyu ramen. After waiting for about 10 minutes, the shoyu ramen from Gojunban, which I have eaten several times, is simple but doesn't look like it's only 430 yen! Right now, it feels more like 600 yen. No, maybe 580 yen? Haha, well then, let's eat. The soup has a slight sweetness, but I think it's the sweetness of seasoning. It's the type that makes you thirsty. The slightly spicy shoyu flavor is the base, so maybe this sweetness of seasoning goes well with it. The noodles are firm and have a slightly crunchy texture. It feels like they cling more to the lard than to the soup. The portion is on the smaller side, so it's perfect for housewives who come shopping and have a little hunger! Thank you for the meal ^_^

I have been going to this Chinese restaurant since I was a child. I visited after a long time because I was craving soy sauce ramen. Due to the pandemic, there were only a few customers during lunchtime on a weekday. I ordered soy sauce ramen (430 yen) and water dumplings. I forgot the price of the water dumplings. The soy sauce ramen used to cost around 300 yen about 20 years ago when I was a student. It's still below 500 yen even now! The price has remained low despite the rising cost of living over the years. The ramen and water dumplings arrived in about 5 minutes. The soy sauce ramen had a light and gentle soup with smooth noodles. It was delicious with toppings like bamboo shoots, pork, green onions, and seaweed. I think it would also go well with a fried rice set. The water dumplings were plump and had garlic, which I love. I enjoyed them thoroughly. Thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since my last post. I had some errands to run nearby, so I went into Aeon and had a meal. I ordered the Gojuban set with half fried rice, half ramen, salad, fried chicken, and yogurt for 850 yen. First of all, let me say something about the yogurt. At least serve it in a dish. It's quite off-putting when they just serve store-bought yogurt as is. Well, I've been to many places, but I won't be coming back here again. The counter seats are uncomfortable to eat at, and the staff chatting amongst themselves. To be honest, the taste is not the only issue here... If the ramen is like that, isn't a cup noodle more luxurious?

Connected to Asahikawa Station on the subway Namboku Line, the B1F of Aeon Sapporo Asahikawa store. There are several "Goban" in Sapporo city, and when the store was located underground in Tanukikoji, I used to visit quite frequently. A Chinese restaurant with good quality at a reasonable price. There may be variations depending on the store, but this Asahikawa store is my favorite. I usually order the Chinese set meal with a small ramen, so I decided to try fried rice after a long time. I ordered a regular fried rice. The dish was served in about 3 minutes, quite fast. In the middle, there was one shrimp. The large egg was a nice touch. A very simple fried rice with char siu and green onions. The texture was quite dry and not moist. I wonder if they pre-treated the rice to achieve this dry texture. The seasoning was quite light. Was it always like this before? Maybe a little more flavor would be better. It might be just right when eaten with other Chinese dishes. However, this level of seasoning may be good after all. It's not good to consume too much salt. Thank you for the meal. Although it's unrelated to the fried rice this time, I like their ginger pork. It looks quite unique compared to regular ginger pork, but it's very delicious.

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, and it is a designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is still no medicine that suits me. This review is based on my consultation with my condition. Likes and comments may be delayed, so thank you in advance. In August 2019, Tokyo Goban in Sapporo opened its flagship store at the HBC 3-Jo Building (now KT 3-Jo Building) in 1961. The HBC 3-Jo Building is a nostalgic building where my family used to go for kamameshi and eel when I was a child. The Sapporo main store has since moved to the basement of the Sunday Part Building, but it is no longer there. I feel the history of the store. Currently, there are stores in Aeon Sapporo Asahi (formerly Daiei) in Kita Ward and in the basement of Sapporo Rafira in Chuo Ward. I visited with my usual companion for lunch on a weekday. This store is located in the basement of Aeon Sapporo Asahi, near Koino station on the subway side. Please check the exact location of the store on Tabelog. I visited for a late lunch around 1 pm on a weekday. The lunchtime from 10 am to 3 pm is strictly non-smoking. There were a few customers in front and a few customers behind. I sat at a table. When I looked at the menu, the "Shoyu Ramen" was still a reasonable price of 380 yen excluding tax and 410 yen including tax, which made me happy. In Hokkaido, many stores have been serving "Shoyu Ramen" as "Shoyu Ramen." Tokyo Goban offers both individual and set meals at reasonable prices. They also have great deals like the "Daily Special Set" and the "Goban Set." There was a set meal that I had never seen before at Tokyo Goban. It was the "99 Set," which is limited to the Asahi store. I am weak when it comes to limited items. (Laughs) I ordered the "99 Set" with half salt ramen. My usual companion ordered the classic "Shoyu Ramen." After waiting for 7 minutes, the "99 Set" and the "Shoyu Ramen" arrived. We got a plate to share, and we enjoyed the meal together♪ 99 Set: 4.1 Half Salt Ramen Noodles: Probably made by Sagamiya, they are medium-thick curly noodles. The boiling is decent. Soup: The soup is super light and not greasy, which is nice. Basic salt flavor Ingredients: Chashu (small and slightly firm), Menma, Naruto, long green onions, dried shrimp, half fried rice (plump and good fried rice with decent volume), Ebi Chili (large shrimp with a reassuring taste), special Ebi Mayo salad (salad with shrimp fritters in mayo flavor, containing seaweed, cabbage, carrots, corn, etc.), pickled vegetables, almond jelly (not bad taste) Price: 999 yen (including tax) Shoyu Ramen: 3.5 Noodles: Medium-thick curly noodles from Sapporo, but the curls are slightly weak. The noodles are subtly soft, reminiscent of the old days. Soup: The soup is super light with a basic soy sauce flavor. Ingredients: Chashu, Menma, long green onions, seaweed Price: 410 yen (including tax) or 380 yen excluding tax Tokyo Goban is still very reasonable. The "99 Set" is a limited set only available at the Asahi store and is a fulfilling set meal. It is a full course of popular Chinese dishes at a reasonable price. The fried rice was my favorite. The "Shoyu Ramen" and "Salt Ramen" have their own unique flavors and are super simple and easy to eat. The light oil on the surface is nice. I wonder how long they can continue at this price. I hope they can continue operating without losing to tenant fees. I wish for their long-lasting success. Tokyo Goban is very convenient for ordinary people like me. (Laughs) Next time, I might go for the "99 Set" again. Thank you for the delicious meal.

The place is located on the basement floor of Aeon Asao store. The interior is surprisingly spacious with only table seats. I forgot to count how many tables there were... I ordered the daily special for 680 yen (excluding tax) (as of July 2019). The main dish for today was shrimp and egg stir-fry with a choice of half ramen, rice, and pickled vegetables. I chose soy sauce ramen, which was simple and light. The noodles were decent. The shrimp and egg stir-fry was delicious, with tomatoes and bell peppers adding a nice touch. The seasoning was just right. I wonder if this is their special sauce? I noticed they were promoting a versatile sauce at the back. Overall, I was satisfied with the meal considering the price. The portion was generous, and I left feeling full. The staff was attentive, refilling my water promptly. I would like to try other items on the menu next time. I might find myself wondering about the daily special every time I visit. Thank you for the meal - I will definitely come back.

It's Sunday... I went to Asao from Donichi-ka to get a haircut. The owner of the barber shop I've been going to recently is well over 70 years old, but he is a stylish and youthful old man who doesn't show his age. I like the atmosphere of the old man and his interesting conversations, so I changed my regular barber shop to his a few months ago. "Is the usual style okay?" (Wow... does he really remember me that well?) "Yes"... I nervously replied. The old man started cutting my hair with a humming tune, starting from the back of my head. As the clippers started from the bottom, they didn't stop. Uh-oh, is he giving me a crew cut? (Like a baseball player?) Just as I thought that, his hand stopped. Phew... By the end, I had a perfectly styled "soft mohawk" haircut. The old man must have mistaken me for someone else (-_-;). So, Zaby ended up with a soft mohawk like Beckham (not that exaggerated). After that, I had the long-awaited "shoyu ramen" at "Tokyo Gojuban" for 380 yen plus tax. I've been here many times, but this was my first time trying this ramen. I was told by someone that when eating ramen, you should start with the noodles because they expand in your stomach. The curly thin noodles had a nice texture, but I prefer firmer noodles. The soup had a mild flavor with good saltiness, and it was so easy to drink that I almost accidentally finished it. For 380 yen plus tax, you can't really complain... The toppings were "menma, green onions, seaweed, and chashu"... nothing out of the ordinary. Honestly, there are other places that serve similar ramen for 600-700 yen... they might not be making a profit. The profits must be quite thin. There are many better items on the menu at Gojuban, so I don't recommend this particular ramen... but it's not bad. The "drinking set for 800 yen" that I have enjoyed many times in the past is still available at this shop. I'm sure I will be back to one of the two places for another visit. Thank you for the meal.

Lunch plans got hectic and it was already evening when I realized I hadn't eaten yet. I remembered this place and decided to stop by, even though it was surprisingly busy for this time of day. I ordered a set with rice, mapo tofu, and ramen for a little over 700 yen - such a great deal! The mapo tofu had a good amount of tofu, but I wish it was a bit spicier. I probably shouldn't have ordered such a big meal though! My partner had the stir-fried noodles, which were a good size and full of flavor. The staff were friendly and energetic, making the whole experience enjoyable. I'll definitely come back again!

It felt like a traditional Chinese restaurant with a constant flow of customers. There were many menu options and the dishes were quickly prepared. However, the shrimp and egg stir-fry was too spicy despite its name. The dish had only 4 shrimp, 9 pieces of carrot, and 4 pieces of wood ear mushrooms, which was disappointing. Most people around me were enjoying the yakisoba with thick sauce, so I decided to try that next time before leaving the restaurant.

Sixth stop of the bar hopping. There are two people in our group. It just happened that both of us were heading towards Asao. For our final stop, we decided to go to a Chinese restaurant located in the basement of Aeon Asao store. The place had a strong smell of a typical casual Chinese restaurant. We chose the familiar evening drink set for ¥800. It included 3 dumplings, a choice of two side dishes (we chose shredded pork with green peppers and oil-splashed chicken), and a bottle of beer. You could choose between a bottle or a glass for the beer, and we chose the bottle. We were worried if we could finish all the food, but we managed to eat everything with no problem. The down-to-earth flavor of the Chinese food was really good, and it paired perfectly with the beer. It was a satisfying meal.

This shop is located on the basement floor of Aeon Asao, directly connected to Asao subway station. I used it for dinner after shopping. The "daily recommendation" for the day was a set of pork and egg stir-fry and half ramen (734 yen), so I chose that. I asked for half the amount of rice as it was too much last time, and it was just right. It came with pickled vegetables. I chose soy sauce for the half ramen. It was light and easy to eat as a set. After finishing my meal, I looked at the clock and realized that the bus had just left. So, I decided to relax a little longer and ordered almond jelly (130 yen) as dessert. It's a good price for a quick treat. I will definitely use this place again next time. Thank you for the meal! 🌟