Oh~ The stock in Kushiro is dwindling and not making a profit, so it's hard to go there... I was thinking about going to Kushiro on Sunday. I had made some preparations, but when morning came, I felt too lazy to go. It's not because it's Kushiro. I finally pushed myself to go around 9:30, and after preparing, I finally left at 10. By the time I arrived, it was lunch time. I have a note about a ramen shop called "Mukashiya" in Kushiro town. This has been on my list for a while, but the timing never seemed right, so I hadn't been there yet. It's a ramen shop in Kushiro called "Mukashiya," so it's not a scary name at all. I'm mentally prepared, so I'm just hoping it's not too crowded. I used the navigation to get there, and even from a distance, I could see the shop. The electronic sign was flashing with messages like "Kushiro Ramen," "Delicious," "Rich broth," "Light taste." Really? Is it okay to advertise like that? Have I been here before? It's past 1 PM, but there are quite a few customers. When I said "one person," they directed me to the counter. The counter is an L-shape with 5 seats, and there are 3 more seats at another counter. There were staff members, at least three. I sat down, but no one came for a while. No one came to clean the tables. Do I have to serve myself? I looked around, but... no one. I ordered the salt ramen for 780 yen. When I went to get water, I saw that there were about 4 tables in the raised seating area. It's taking too long. I'm starting to get annoyed. I'm getting sleepy. It's been over 18 minutes. They're making me wait too long. It's affecting my evaluation. It's Kushiro ramen. The noodles are the type I hate - slightly thick Kushiro noodles, with a good taste and firm texture. The menma is thinly sliced and salted, providing a good crunch. The chashu, is it used in the broth? The taste of the meat without fat has been sucked out like a vampire, leaving a dry and chewy texture. The green onions and seaweed add a nostalgic touch, but the seaweed is not tasty at all. The soup is light and slightly salty, which is a bit of a concern. It has umami and richness. There's no lack of satisfaction in Kushiro ramen. I enjoyed it.

Kimchi Natto Ramen This dish features a soup based on kimchi miso with natto mixed in. The spiciness, acidity, sweetness, and umami blend together perfectly and taste delicious. The flavor of the beans is also prominent. The noodles were particularly delicious this time. It pairs perfectly with rice.

Almost full toppings♪ Guaranteed deliciousness. The vegetables are stir-fried to a crisp, the wontons are chewy♪ The char siu has a nice texture and matches well with the soup. This is one ramen that you'll crave for occasionally.

- Shio Half Ramen: Today, the ramen tasted a bit salty, maybe it's because of my health condition. I could tell that the broth was well-flavored though. - Special Salmon Fried Rice: The salmon flakes were fatty and clearly different from cheaper alternatives. The fried rice texture was slightly mushy. It was also a bit salty. Overall, I consumed too much salt... (>_<)

I ordered the Spicy Miso (white) ramen with chashu topping for 880 yen, but with a 500 yen discount coupon, I only paid 530 yen. While enjoying my ramen, I got distracted by the WBC game on TV and witnessed an exciting finish. However, the deliciousness of the Spicy Miso (white) ramen completely won me over. Forget about WBC, this might become my go-to menu from now on!

- Spicy Miso Ramen (Yellow): It says "made with 10 types of spices and miso for a curry-like flavor", and it's true. Even though it's a ramen shop, you can really enjoy the authentic taste of curry, and it's quite spicy. So delicious! (*´ч`*) - Ramen shop's staff meal Egg over rice with chopped green onions, thinly sliced chashu pork, menma, bonito flakes, seaweed, and egg. The sauce is already mixed in, so you need to mix it well. The sauce has a dashi-like flavor, playing a supporting role to each ingredient. It has a gentle taste. If you want more punch, you can add more sauce or soy sauce according to your preference. I wanted it as a side dish for curry ramen, so I had it as is. - Gyoza (6 pieces per serving) Made with a filling that has lots of vegetables, it's light and easy to eat. Since it's not cooked with sesame oil, it's really light, and you could probably eat 3-4 servings as a snack with beer. (￣▽￣)ﾆﾔﾘｯ~ Overall impression: The curry ramen was also delicious! However, the egg over rice didn't quite match. Plain white rice might be better. The gyoza is a definite winner. I'd love to have these gyoza as a snack with beer someday. (*^^*)

- Spicy Miso (Red) is said to be the most popular among the four types of spicy miso ramen. Indeed, not only the spiciness of the chili pepper but also the umami flavor can be clearly tasted. I even sensed a hint of sweetness. I'm not usually a fan of spicy ramen, but this one was really delicious! I couldn't help but finish all the soup as well. - Exclusive Instagram follower campaign "Mini Mini Fried Rice": The fried rice at this restaurant is also quite good. If you show the restaurant staff the follow screen of Mukashiya on Instagram, you will receive one plate for free. When I visited, it was close to last order time and the next day was a regular holiday, so they gave me an extra plate as part of inventory disposal! - Overall impression: I conquered five ramen dishes this time, and finished all the soup in each one. This may be the first time I've eaten ramen to this extent. I will continue to eat steadily towards completing all the menu items!

I almost went all out with the toppings! The flavorful soup with the smoothness of butter added was delicious. The other toppings also harmonized well and were tasty. I'll have to try this again when I want to go back to basics. (#´ᗜ`#)

I arrived at the restaurant around 12 p.m. on a weekday. There were 4 groups of customers before me and 3 groups after me. It was my first time visiting this popular nostalgic restaurant! I ordered salt ramen with one wonton topping, miso ramen with double wonton (for my companion), salmon ochazuke, and gyoza. The interior of the restaurant is spacious and clean, much more than it appears from the outside. I'm not a big fan of Kushiro ramen, but can this place satisfy me? Let's find out! [Salt Ramen] The clear broth looks beautiful. The broth is light and refreshing, and really delicious! The noodles are cooked perfectly al dente. Eating the wonton is like chewing on a cloud. It's just so delicious! [Salmon Ochazuke] I poured the salt ramen broth over it and ate it. This is amazing! It subtly reminds me of the familiar taste of En●en's ochazuke, but combined with the broth, it's incredibly delicious! Whoever came up with this is a genius! [Gyoza] They are small but filled with a generous amount of meat. The juicy filling is irresistible! Eating them without dipping in sauce is the best way to enjoy these delicious gyoza. I think these are truly top-notch gyoza! Honestly, I didn't have high expectations when I came here, but it turned out to be a huge success! I will definitely be coming back!

- Soy Sauce Ramen (with one Wonton topping): This was my first time trying this soy sauce ramen, and I must say the broth with bonito flavor was delicious in a traditional way. The chashu was good, but the standout was definitely the wonton (I just love wontons). It was as delicious as the one at "Ginzui" restaurant. - Special Fried Rice: The texture was a bit mushy, but the seasoning was not bad. It had the restaurant's special chashu in it, adding more flavor. The portion was about 0.7 servings, which was just right for me to have with a regular-sized ramen. Overall, the only downside was the texture of the fried rice. Everything else was perfect for my taste. I found a great restaurant here.

I visited on a busy Sunday afternoon, and I am truly sorry for that. It's hard to increase the average customer spending alone... I will consider the timing for my next visit. However, the gyoza was juicy and delicious, and the menma had a nice flavor. The oysters from Senhoji are difficult to consistently supply, but they have a good taste and blend well with the soup. I was surprised by the wonton, with its chewy skin similar to my favorite ramen shop, "Ginsui". It was delicious! I will definitely visit again next time!

- Shio Ramen: Simple yet robust and rounded soup. You can also taste the umami that lingers at the back of your tongue. The thin curly noodles complement it well. Although there was a slight saltiness, the chewy chashu pork adds a nice touch. - Chanja Chazuke: Chanja, also known as "fish kimchi," is a Korean-style salted fish dish. It pairs perfectly with white rice, and when you pour the salt ramen soup over it to make a chazuke-style dish, the deliciousness doubles. The rounded and flavorful salt soup combined with the sharp saltiness of Chanja is simply delicious! It's a bit addictive. Overall, I found it simply delicious. The restaurant is clean and the service is impeccable. They offer traditional ramen as well as creative ramen and tasty rice dishes, so there's something for everyone to enjoy. This ramen shop is definitely worth a repeat visit.

At 8 PM, I searched on Tabelog because the closing time is early lately. Found a place open until 9 PM, so I went there after work. I sat at the counter and ordered the soy sauce wonton for 850 yen. The broth was just right, exactly to my liking. I finished all the soup. After finishing this review, I checked my previous posts and realized I ordered the same thing 2 years ago.

This time, I used a coupon that was sent to my LINE friends to get a discount. The regular size ramen was 700 yen, but with the coupon, it was only 500 yen, so I upgraded to the large size with extra chashu! I entered the restaurant, sat down, and my ramen arrived in just a few minutes! It's really convenient when you're in a hurry. The light soup was delicious and I was very satisfied.

Hokkaido Report: I revisited Mukashiya restaurant! The weather in Kushiro has been a bit warmer lately, so I decided to stop by for some cold ramen! It was around 8 PM on a Saturday with no other customers, just 2 more came in later, so it was not crowded. I ordered the "Cold Yuzu Lemon Salt Ramen for 700 yen" and it arrived in about 5 minutes. The presentation with the sliced lemon was refreshing and the cold soup with yuzu and lemon had a great flavor perfect for this season. The lemon zest on the side was a nice touch. The noodles were fragrant and delicious, and I finished it in no time because I was so hungry. I didn't take many photos because I couldn't wait to eat! I would like to try their cold Chinese noodles or soy sauce cold ramen next time. Kushiro tends to cool down quickly, so I want to visit again while it's still warm. Thank you for the meal.

On July 16, 2021 (Friday), I had lunch. In Kushiro today, the sky is clear and the temperature is over 20°C. It may be laughed at by people from other regions, but for people in Kushiro, over 20°C is considered very hot (laughs). On days like this, I feel like eating something refreshing... so I visited this place and had cold noodles. - Cold Yuzu Shio Lemon Ramen (700 yen) - Topping of raw ham (150 yen) - Master's carefully handmade dumplings (350 yen) First, the ramen was served. The refreshing scent of lemon is so invigorating (*^^*). The combination of yuzu and lemon is perfect for summer! The salt soup has a well-balanced flavor. The topping of raw ham also works well! This is quite a delicious bowl of ramen♪(´∀`) The harmony between salt and lemon is well brought out. The dumplings have a chewy skin with a crispy bottom, and the filling is relatively juicy with the sweetness of vegetables coming through. The garlic is not too strong. These are also delicious dumplings♪(´∀`) The easy-to-eat size is also good ( 人´з`*) Well... there are still restaurants that offer flavors that suit my taste, and it made me think once again. This place was a ramen shop that made me want to come back again.

Hokkaido report (lol) I visited "Mukashiya," which ranked 2nd in the soy sauce category in the Kushiro area! The noodles are similar to Maruhira, right? (Is it a training ground?) It was around 6:30 pm on a weekday and there were only 4 other customers, a family of 4. The restaurant had a parking lot in front. I ordered the "Senhoji Oyster Ramen (salt) ¥1,300," "Soy Sauce Wonton Noodles ¥850," and "Homemade Gyoza ¥350." Since the family arrived before me, I had to wait for about 15 minutes before my order arrived! The Senhoji oysters were generously topped, which got me excited! I enjoyed oysters for lunch in Akkeshi and had a day filled with oysters with Senhoji oysters for dinner! (lol) The clear salt soup had a strong umami flavor, and the noodles were great at carrying the soup, making it incredibly delicious! The soy sauce wonton noodles were light yet flavorful, with a nice chewy texture of the wontons, making it tasty! The gyoza was so delicious that I wanted to have some rice with it! I finished everything quickly because it was so delicious! With a wide variety of menu options, I would love to go back and eat there again! Thank you for the meal.

I went to Ramen Mukashiya for the first time! Next, I headed to a ramen shop I had been wanting to try, Ramen Mukashiya. When I arrived at the shop, there were 2-3 parking spaces in front of the store, and there was also a shared parking lot across the road. Looking at the menu, they had 3 basic flavors and a spicy miso option. They also had oyster ramen and cold ramen. I ordered the soy sauce ramen for 700 yen including tax. The serving was quick, about 3 minutes. The ramen was classic Kushiro style. The soup was a bit salty, but had a good flavor with a hint of bonito. The noodles were Kushiro style, not too soft, and had a light taste. Making Kushiro ramen seems simple but must require some skill to balance the noodles and soup. The service by the lady was excellent and very pleasant. There were many elderly customers as well. It seems like a familiar place for ramen lovers. It was a delicious meal.

Visit date: December 17, 2019 For dinner on this day, my companion and I visited Ramen Mukashiya. We arrived around 19:25. There were no customers before us, and a family group arrived after us. Our order consisted of: - Soy sauce ramen (700 yen) - Gyoza (7 pieces) (350 yen) - Rice (150 yen) The food was served in about 5 minutes. Soy sauce ramen: Upon tasting the soup, it felt light. While the flavor of the bonito-based broth was strong, the "soy sauce" flavor was lacking. The noodles were thin, but not extremely thin, and cooked al dente. Toppings included green onions, bamboo shoots, seaweed, and two slices of pork chashu. The chashu was thickly sliced and tender, but also lacked flavor. Gyoza: The gyoza, priced at 350 yen for 7 pieces, were small in size. The skin was crispy, but the filling was a bit mushy. The parking lot of this restaurant is hard to find, even though there is a sign. It's difficult to park without clearly marked lines. The restaurant is non-smoking, which is a good thing. Overall, thank you for the meal.

On the afternoon of September 26, 2019, I had soy sauce ramen for 700 yen. As I was running along the Kushiro River from the Kushiro Station area, I came across a restaurant established in 2004 right around the border between Kushiro City and Kushiro Town. They take advantage of their homemade noodles by offering a unique menu that includes not only the classic Kushiro ramen but also tsukemen and cold ramen. The name of the restaurant seems to suggest that "the name reflects the essence," and the taste indeed evokes a sense of nostalgia in a good way. The pork clear broth is exceptionally clear with added depth from the bonito flakes, meticulously crafted for a simple yet delicious flavor. The homemade medium-thin noodles also complement the soup well, without overpowering it. Overall, the ramen is subtly appealing, meticulously polished to perfection, making it a beloved dish for everyone.