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    Ramen Santoka Asahikawa Honten

    らーめん山頭火 旭川本店

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    The global flagship where Santouka began in 1988. The signature ivory-colored tonkotsu broth is brewed gently without boiling to preserve sweetness, crowned with a bright red pickled plum (umeboshi) and served with prized pork cheek chashu.

    Tokusen Toroniku Ramen (特選とろ肉らーめん) & Shio Ramen at Ramen Santoka Asahikawa Honten
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    Tokusen Toroniku Ramen (特選とろ肉らーめん) & Shio Ramen

    Tonkotsu Shio
    Tori Paitan
    Creamy Tonkotsu
    Ramen
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Located 4 minutes north of JR Asahikawa Station. Order the 'Toroniku' set: the rare pork jowl meat arrives on a separate dish to keep it silky rather than submerging it in hot broth immediately. Credit cards and electronic payment accepted.

    Operational note: Legendary 1988 founding flagship 4 minutes from JR Asahikawa Station; mild white pork bone broth topped with pickled red plum; rare pork cheek served on separate plate; credit card and IC cards accepted; website
    Live announcements:santouka.co.jp
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    北海道旭川市1条通8丁目348番地6 MANNY BLD 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu Shio
    Tori Paitan
    Creamy Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tokusen Toroniku Ramen (特選とろ肉らーめん) & Shio Ramen

    Getting there

    北海道旭川市1条通8丁目348番地6 MANNY BLD 1F

    4 min from Asahikawa

    JR Hakodate Main Line, JR Soya Main Line, JR Sekihoku Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:30). Closed Thursdays (open if holiday).

    Closed: Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Located 4 minutes north of JR Asahikawa Station. Order the 'Toroniku' set: the rare pork jowl meat arrives on a separate dish to keep it silky rather than submerging it in hot broth immediately. Credit cards and electronic payment accepted.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Legendary 1988 founding flagship 4 minutes from JR Asahikawa Station; mild white pork bone broth topped with pickled red plum; rare pork cheek served on separate plate; credit card and IC cards accepted; website

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    santouka.co.jp

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop has an English menu — you can point to your order.

    Order your bowl

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

    Allergy card

    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Ramen Santoka Asahikawa Honten

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Santoka Asahikawa Honten?
    Asahikawa, about a 4-minute walk away. Asahikawa is served by JR Hakodate Main Line, JR Soya Main Line and JR Sekihoku Main Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Santoka Asahikawa Honten?
    Tokusen Toroniku Ramen (特選とろ肉らーめん) & Shio Ramen. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu Shio, Tori Paitan and Creamy Tonkotsu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Santoka Asahikawa Honten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Ramen Santoka Asahikawa Honten open?
    11:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:30). Closed Thursdays (open if holiday). Closed Thursday.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Santoka Asahikawa Honten?
    Children are welcome and there is an English menu.