Geishas eating noodles
Although ramen is known worldwide as typically Japanese, its origin is Chinese. It arrived in the Meiji era (1870) and became popular in Taisho era (1912).
Mobile ramen.
First news of ramen in Japan are from 1910, at Rai Rai Ken restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo, 12 chefs introduced it and made it known.
But it is after the Second World War that ramen became popular in Japan. And also in Taiwan.
In the late forties the famous Sapporo's ramen begins to elaborate. In 1947 the first ramen shop open in Asahikawa: Aoba Ramen House (still active after two generations).
Since that, Hokkaido's ramen is the favorite of all Japanese and one of the first wishes of tourists landing on the island.
Asahikawa Ramen:
Despite the proximity to Sapporo, Asahikawa ramen is peculiar and much appreciated.
Asahikawa noodles are slightly wavy and thin, require less water for cooking, their yellow color is paler than those of Sapporo and the result is generally softer.
The most typical Asahikawa broth is made with soy sauce and it is powerful and tasty.
And now I want to present you this "Asahikawa's selection" of my dear friend and great gourmet Mr. Obara. He has been kind enough to share his knowledge and his photos. Thank you very much Mr. Obara.
Koubou Kato Ramen shop.
Soy sauce soup, typical taste of Asahikawa, with pork "char siu".
Sandaime Kyo Ramen shop.
Soy sauce soup, extra "char siu".
Miso soup, vegetables, bamboo...
Baikohken Ramen chain-shop
Salt taste "char siu" and bamboo.
Soy sauce soup , "char siu" and bamboo.
Asahikawa Airport Ramen Shop.
One of the hottest in town. Extra-hot miso-vegetables-"char siu" ramen.
Salt ramen.
Yoshino Ramen chain-shop.
Miso ramen.
Kumakko Ramen chain-shop.
Inexpensive and traditional soy sauce ramen set.
And finally...
Mr. Obara's home made ramen.
His home made noodles...
His work in progress...
Ummhh! Looks delicious my friend!
Itadakimas!
Enjoy your ramen!
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