It's been 3 years since my last business trip to Sapporo. Even before I arrived, there were a few restaurants that I was eager to visit, such as SUAGE for soup curry and this ramen shop... "Ebisoba Ichigen Main Store." I was blown away the first time I tried it, and ever since then, I have made it a point to visit this restaurant every time I come to Sapporo. I was excited to see if my friends, Prash and M-kun, would enjoy it as much as I do. As I leisurely walked from Susukino's bustling district to the restaurant, I caught a whiff of shrimp in the air... Oh, I can see the restaurant now! Surprisingly, there was no line outside. This was a first for me, despite having visited this place several times before. Perhaps it was because it was still early, or maybe the impact of COVID-19. I opened the door and entered the restaurant. There was no one waiting inside either. We were seated at the counter right away. Now, time to order. Prash and M-kun ordered the shrimp salt ramen, while I opted for the shrimp miso ramen, all with a moderate amount of soup. The soup had three varieties, with a blend of tonkotsu soup, each labeled as original, moderate, or flavorful. We ordered a bottle of beer to share among the three of us and waited for our bowls to arrive. After about 7-8 minutes, our long-awaited Ebisoba Ichigen ramen was served. The aroma of shrimp was tantalizing. I couldn't wait any longer. Let's dig in! First, the soup. The tonkotsu-based shrimp soup was rich and flavorful. It was truly satisfying. The noodles were thick, and as I slurped them up, the shrimp flavor lingered in my mouth. The shrimp aroma that wafted through my nose was a delightful sensation. Although the initial excitement from my first visit was not there, the joy of reuniting with an old friend after a long time was heartwarming. Eating the noodles, sipping the soup, and repeating the process brought a small sense of happiness. Prash and M-kun also seemed to enjoy their shrimp ramen. If you're not averse to shrimp, I highly recommend trying this ramen at least once. It seems like they have expanded to other locations like Tokyo, so I would love to try it again if I have the chance. After finishing our meal, I glanced back and saw that the waiting chairs in the restaurant were now full... Customers were starting to line up outside as well. It's definitely a popular spot. I was relieved that my worries were unfounded. Ah, I'm full. Now, let's take a walk back to the hotel to walk off this meal.

I always wanted to try this restaurant, even though it's in Tokyo. I recently moved to Sapporo and found out that the main branch of the restaurant is just a 3-minute walk from my new place! Every time I passed by, there was always a long line outside, so I gave up on trying. But one Sunday evening, there was no line outside and no wait inside! It was my first visit. I ordered the "Shrimp Salt" ramen with medium noodles and a seasoned egg, along with a shrimp rice ball. The shrimp aroma was amazing, especially with the shrimp chips on top. I added grated garlic and shrimp oil halfway through, which made it even better. I finished off with the shrimp rice ball, which had shrimp mixed in, enhancing the shrimp flavor even more. Next time, I want to try different flavors and thinner noodles.

I chose the thin noodles for the flavor. The flavor had a good impact at first bite, but as I continued eating, it felt a bit too strong. There was also shrimp oil for flavor variation, which made it delicious and I finished it all. Adding onigiri was tasty too. Next time, I might go for moderately thick noodles. Looking forward to it!

One of the most popular restaurants, we arrived after 9 PM and had to wait for about 2 hours. Inside, there were many autographs of celebrities displayed. The interior had only a counter, but it was cozy and comfortable to sit. The flavor options for the soup were shrimp miso, shrimp salt, and shrimp soy sauce, with choices of original, moderate, or rich taste. You could also choose between thick or thin noodles. This time, I chose shrimp miso, moderate taste, and thick noodles! If you prefer a light meal, I recommend keeping the soup as it is. Other condiments available were grated garlic, chili pepper, homemade shrimp oil, and pepper. The shrimp flavor lingered in my mouth, making me feel happy. I usually don't wait in line for food, but this time it was worth it!

The scent of shrimp wafts through the nose, so I ordered the shrimp salt ramen with extra noodles and a shrimp rice ball. The hot shrimp oil had a strong shrimp aroma, which paired well with the noodles. The soup didn't have as much shrimp flavor, so mixing it with the oil enhanced the taste. For those who want a stronger shrimp aroma, adding more homemade shrimp oil will make it even more delicious. The shrimp rice ball was also excellent, with the shrimp oil soaking into it perfectly. Adding it to the soup with green onions made it even tastier. I'd like to try ordering it with a different soup next time.

It was very delicious. It was richer than I had imagined. Although there was a line, it was worth the wait. The interior of the shop had a slight smell, but it wasn't too bothersome. There were only counter seats available. It was delicious.

I had never tried Ichiran's ramen before, as I'm not in the habit of waiting in line for a restaurant. However, a friend insisted on trying it, so we decided to wait in line. We started queuing at 9:30 PM and finally got seated after a 1.5-hour wait. I ordered gyoza and shrimp rice balls along with my ramen, but unfortunately, the rice balls were sold out. I was a bit disappointed and thought I probably wouldn't eat here again since I don't usually wait in line for food. I tried the shrimp salt ramen with thick noodles, while my friend opted for the shrimp miso ramen with regular noodles. The shrimp flavor was rich and delicious, just as I had imagined. It's a taste that can really hook you in. I think those who have never tried it should give it a shot at least once.

When you come to Hokkaido, you have to try the ramen, so we decided to go to this famous place. We arrived around 8 pm on Sunday and there was a line of about 8 people outside! The seating was around the kitchen in a counter style, and customers were rotated in and out. We waited for an hour and finally got our seats, and then our ramen was served. I chose the shrimp miso, moderate flavor, thin noodles combination. My impression was... since I don't usually eat ramen, I felt full quickly, but I could definitely taste the shrimp flavor. The shrimp topping was delicious!

After drinking, I visited this place for a late-night meal. Despite waiting for an hour and a half, I finally arrived. The customer service takes into account the turnover rate, but the limited seating means that it can get crowded and you may have to wait. You can choose the base of the noodles and soup, as well as the intensity of the shrimp flavor, making it a place worth revisiting. Maybe that's why there's always a wait.

Shrimp miso ramen. Just as it is. Thick noodles. I visited past midnight on a weekday. Surprisingly, there was no line and I was able to enter with no wait time. Weekday nights seem to be the best time to go. The soup had a rich shrimp aroma and was very delicious.

2023♡♡74th Cup 8/27 Late night with my son! Shrimp miso, as is, with thick noodles. We went around midnight and there was quite a line, so I thought if we went before 2 am, we could eat without waiting too long. I went after work and the parking lot was empty, so we were able to eat quickly since the line was only inside. It was great! Normally, I wouldn't know, but the high counter is good, although it's a bit hard to ask for extra shrimp oil or other requests since the staff doesn't walk around the dining hall. I couldn't ask for it, so I didn't use it, but I think it would have been even more delicious. The shrimp rice ball was sold out, so we couldn't try it, but it would have been amazing. The ramen was surprisingly piping hot, and I was a bit surprised. I think it would be even more delicious if the flavor was a bit stronger. However, it's truly a popular and famous restaurant, and the food was delicious! My son even finished his soup for the first time! The dumplings were also delicious. The staff was kind and friendly, even though we came late at night with a child, they greeted us with a smile and said to come again. It's so heartwarming. I can't wait to go back! Next time, I want to try the rice bowl. Thank you for the meal♪

I arrived around 4 pm. There were a few groups but we were seated quickly. I had the shrimp miso flavor with thick noodles. The noodles were delicious, and I also want to try the thin noodles next time. The shrimp onigiri was also tasty. It was even better when I put it inside the noodles, although I felt a bit guilty eating it.

After watching a baseball game, I visited this restaurant on an empty stomach. Despite it being late at night, I had to wait for an hour. I ordered the shrimp ramen with miso, thick noodles, and extra noodles, which raised my expectations. However, when I tried it, it didn't impress me as much as I had hoped. I personally feel that if I have to wait for an hour, the food should be on a whole new level of discovery. Thank you for the meal. Dish: Shrimp Ramen - 1020 yen

After waiting for about 10 people ahead of me, I was able to be seated in about 15 minutes. The delicious shrimp miso ramen, which has not changed, was excellent. I always finish off with a shrimp rice ball, which fills me up. The turnover is quick, so even if there is a line, you can get in fairly quickly. It's a restaurant that I want to eat at even if I have to wait. They also have a branch at New Chitose Airport, but you can only enjoy the unique taste at the main store.

I tried ebi soba for the first time in my life! I visited the main store because I didn't feel like going to the airport (no deep meaning). I went around 7pm, mentally prepared, but ended up waiting for about 3 hours haha. I had some doubts about the turnover rate, but I think maybe they make all the bowls at once? I can't remember the name, but I chose the thickest and most flavorful one! I usually love garlic-heavy ramen, so I really enjoyed the strong flavor. It was thick but had a solid shrimp taste, it was amazing! I also ordered an ebi onigiri, but I was too full from Genghis Khan before, so I couldn't fully enjoy it haha.

I have been to Ebi Soba Ichigen many times. The taste is consistently delicious. Lately, I have been receiving shrimp oil to add halfway through, which adds a fun twist to the flavor. I personally prefer thick noodles. I like it with just miso or just salt. Whenever I crave shrimp flavor, I come here. The photo is of the miso flavor with thick noodles.

I have only been to the airport branch before, but this was my first time at the main branch. It was delicious as always! I love the strong shrimp flavor in the soup and the thick noodles. This time, I also ordered the shrimp rice ball for the first time. Following the recommendation, I dipped it in the soup and ate it. It was delicious! Ordered: Shrimp miso soup with thick noodles, Shrimp miso soup with thin noodles, Shrimp rice ball

The place is located on the outskirts of Susukino, at 1024-10 Minami 7 Jo Nishi 9 Chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, on the east side of Toyohira Street. It's a delicious ramen with a strong shrimp broth. You can also choose the flavor, richness of the broth, and thickness of the noodles! The pink flakes make you want to eat them crunchy. This is a ramen that I really want you to try!

I enjoyed the miso soup and onigiri as they were. The first mouthful of soup had a strong shrimp flavor, which was irresistible for shrimp lovers! Also, the onigiri had a subtle shrimp taste that was best enjoyed on its own rather than mixed into the soup.

My daughter wanted to go but we couldn't find the right timing, so we decided to go during the long weekend knowing there would be a line. We waited for about an hour before the store opened, with around 30 people ahead of us. Just like last time, I chose the shrimp-flavored salt soup and added extra chashu. This time, I opted for thin noodles. Thick noodles might go better with a stronger soup like tonkotsu, but the thin noodles were the right choice. The shrimp flavor was rich and delicious as always.

I wanted to eat ebi soba after a long time, so I visited. This time, I ordered ebi miso with onigiri and gyoza. The restaurant was still busy as usual, but the turnover was good so I didn't have to wait long for my seat. I pre-ordered, so my ebi soba arrived quickly after I sat down. Soon after, the ebi onigiri and gyoza also arrived. The lineup was great. First, I took a sip of the ebi soup, which was fantastic. The medium-thick noodles also paired well with the soup. Next, I tried the gyoza, which was a small and easy-to-eat type, and it was delicious. Lastly, I dipped the ebi onigiri into the soup, turning it into a risotto, and it was also amazing.