Located within the Sapporo Ramen Alley, Aji No Karyu is known for its "Real Sapporo Ramen." No doubt an excellent Miso Ramen, you won't be disappointed with this one. And if you want to experience some great Hokkaido seafood at the same time, there's a ramen for that too.
Take the Nanboku line to Susukino Station. From there it's just a 2-minute walk south and to your left. It's the first shop on your left when you enter the Sapporo Ramen Alley from the front entrance. Grab a seat and give the chef your order.
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Sapporo Ramen Alley (札幌 ラーメン横丁) - Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Japan (Hokkaido)
With roots dating back to 1951, Sapporo's Ramen Alley in Susukino is inexplicably one of the best places to visit on this Earth. Okay so I'm a bit biased when I say that, but this alley is home to some of the best miso ramen in the world. With a total of 17 (yes 17!) ramen shops lining both sides of the alley, you can easily become overwhelmed when making your decision. But fear not, there's a reason why each one is here so just start from one end and make your way to the back.
The lineup:
The lineup:
- Aji No Karyu (味の華龍)
- Aji No RaiRai-Ken (味の来々軒)
- Higuma (ひぐま)
- Toraya (とらや食堂)
- Nidaeme Banraiken (二代目 萬来軒)
- Ojiji (おぢぢ)
- Teshikaga (弟子屈)
- Manryu (満龍)
- Musashi (武蔵)
- Shirakabasansou (白樺山荘)
- Kuninitsu (國光)
- Tomiya (富屋)
- Kunakichi (熊吉)
- Tenho (天鳳)
- Kiryu (喜龍)
- Yoshino (よし乃)
- Kera An (けらあん) Shops are subject to change.
Asahikawa Ramen Village (旭川 ラーメン村) - Nagayama, Asahikawa, Japan (Hokkaido)
Built in 1996 to pay tribute to the best ramen that Asahikawa city has to offer, the Asahikawa Ramen Village (ラーメン村) brings together 8 proud ramen shops in one convenient location. Yes, all of these ramen-ya's can be found within the city, but where else can you circle them all in less than a minute. AND there's even a ramen shrine that (I've heard) holds wedding ceremonies. How cool is that! I didn't get a chance to eat at any of the shops, but I know someday I will...
The lineup:
The lineup:
- Raumen Aoba (らうめん青葉)
- Ittetsu-an Matsuda (いってつ庵まつ田) menu | video
- Ishida (いし田) menu | video
- Ramenya Tenkin (らーめんや天金) menu | video
- Ramen Santouka (らーめん山頭火) menu | video
- Saijo (さいじょう) menu | video
- Ichikura (一蔵) menu | video
- Baikoken (梅光軒) menu | video
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Ramen House Aoba (らうめん青葉) - 2Jodori, Asahikawa, Japan (Hokkaido)
Ramen (or Raumen) House Aoba is the oldest ramen shop in Asahikawa. It reaches 3 generations deep and while the rest of the city has embraced the influx of tonkotsu-shoyu ramen, Aoba has stayed true to its roots with a pure assari-kei shoyu ramen made with the freshest blend of land and sea. You won't find any tonkotsu in this soup, which consists mainly of torigara, konbu, and various vegetables. The noodles are made fresh and it shows. If you're lucky, you may even get to sit down and chat with the ramen master--Murayama-san.
From Asahikawa Station head East away from the main shopping street and take a left on the next big street heading North. Walk five blocks and it'll be on your left. It's about five minutes from the station. They open at 9:30am and close at 10pm (9:30pm on Sundays). They are closed on Wednesdays. Grab a seat and try to embrace the history.
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From Asahikawa Station head East away from the main shopping street and take a left on the next big street heading North. Walk five blocks and it'll be on your left. It's about five minutes from the station. They open at 9:30am and close at 10pm (9:30pm on Sundays). They are closed on Wednesdays. Grab a seat and try to embrace the history.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Ramen Santouka Honten (らーめん山頭火 旭川本店) - 1Jodori, Asahikawa, Japan (Hokkaido)
Many of you regard Santouka as "The Best Ramen in LA!" While that may be true, wait until you try the original location in Asahikawa! It's not in a mini-mall, it's not in a food court, and it's not in a Mitsuwa. Although the "secret white soup" may not differ much in flavor, the freshness is immediately realized and it WILL make you smile. I only wish I could've tried everything else on the menu. The toppings were all 10x better than what I've had in the States and the noodles did not disappoint.
From Asahikawa Station head East away from the main shopping street and take a left on the next big street. Walk one block and you'll see it on the left. It's barely a minute from the station. They open at 9:30am and close at midnight. If you go when they open, the toroniku might not be ready yet so just an FYI. Have a seat and wait for them to take your order. For lunch, they offer a free rice ball and salted plum. Make sure you only take one of each...hehe.
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From Asahikawa Station head East away from the main shopping street and take a left on the next big street. Walk one block and you'll see it on the left. It's barely a minute from the station. They open at 9:30am and close at midnight. If you go when they open, the toroniku might not be ready yet so just an FYI. Have a seat and wait for them to take your order. For lunch, they offer a free rice ball and salted plum. Make sure you only take one of each...hehe.
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