Asahikawa ramen

Asahikawa ramen is characterized by its soy sauce-based broth filled with wavy noodles that are slightly firm to the bite. The broth is typically flavored with kelp, anchovies, pork bones, and chicken, and some of the most common toppings for Asahikawa ramen include pork, bamboo shoots, eggs, and spring onions. In order to counter Hokkaido’s cold weather, lard is usually added to create an oily layer which prevents the ramen from cooling down too quickly. Interestingly, on the city’s outskirts, there are 8 famous ramen shops located beside one another, called Asahikawa Ramen Village.