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    Asahikawa Ramen Aoba Honten

    旭川らぅめん 青葉 本店

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    ¥1,000 Notes Only

    The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.

    Typical Wait

    20 to 45 minutes at lunch

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Founded from a street cart in 1947, Asahikawa Ramen Aoba Honten is the historic pioneer of Asahikawa's signature double-soup ramen. Third-generation master Toshihide Murayama simmers pork bone and chicken stock with dried mackerel, kelp, and vegetables. The steaming dark soup is sealed beneath a thick film of hot pork lard to insulate the broth against sub-zero northern winters. Low-moisture wavy noodles soak up the savory soy broth.

    Order This

    Shoyu Ramen (正油らぅめん) with Lard Seal

    Asahikawa Shoyu
    Double Soup
    Medium wavy low-hydration noodles
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Located five minutes from Asahikawa Station in the basement of 2-Chome Building. The owner maintains guest logbooks from travelers around the world. Order at your table. Cash only. The signature Shoyu Ramen is the must-order bowl.

    Operational note: biglobe.ne.jp/~aoba1948
    Live announcements:biglobe.ne.jp/~aoba1948
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    北海道旭川市2条通8丁目 2丁目ビル B1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium wavy low-hydration noodles

    Broth

    Asahikawa Shoyu
    Double Soup

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu Ramen (正油らぅめん) with Lard Seal

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    Getting there

    北海道旭川市2条通8丁目 2丁目ビル B1F

    5 min from Asahikawa

    JR Hakodate Main Line, JR Sekihoku Main Line

    Hours

    09:30–14:00, 15:30–19:30 (Mon–Sat); 09:30–14:00 (Sun). Closed Wednesdays.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Located five minutes from Asahikawa Station in the basement of 2-Chome Building. The owner maintains guest logbooks from travelers around the world. Order at your table. Cash only. The signature Shoyu Ramen is the must-order bowl.

    Ticketing & operational notice: biglobe.ne.jp/~aoba1948

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

    biglobe.ne.jp/~aoba1948

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    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

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    Questions about Asahikawa Ramen Aoba Honten

    What is the nearest station to Asahikawa Ramen Aoba Honten?
    Asahikawa, about a 5-minute walk away. Asahikawa is served by JR Hakodate Main Line and JR Sekihoku Main Line.
    What should I order at Asahikawa Ramen Aoba Honten?
    Shoyu Ramen (正油らぅめん) with Lard Seal. The kitchen works in Asahikawa Shoyu and Double Soup. Noodles: medium wavy low-hydration noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Asahikawa Ramen Aoba Honten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Asahikawa Ramen Aoba Honten open?
    09:30–14:00, 15:30–19:30 (Mon–Sat); 09:30–14:00 (Sun). Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Asahikawa Ramen Aoba Honten?
    Expect a queue at peak hours, seating is at the counter, children are welcome, there is an English menu and staff speak some English.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Asahikawa Ramen Aoba Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Asahikawa Ramen Aoba Honten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.