Ramen Santoka Asahikawa Honten
らーめん山頭火 旭川本店
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Ground Intel & Counter Rules
Line Up First
Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.
Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.
Usually under 15 minutes
Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.
Best for
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
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.
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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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:
How to OrderNative Japanese audio
This shop has an English menu — you can point to your order.
これをください
Kore o kudasai (This one, please)
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Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.
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.
- Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Santoka Asahikawa Honten?
- Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
- What payment methods does Ramen Santoka Asahikawa Honten accept?
- Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Ramen Santoka Asahikawa Honten.