Lonely Planet

"The city's oldest ramen shop (opened in 1947) serves delicious al dente noodles in a shōyu (soy sauce) seasoned assari (light) broth – classic Asahikawa-style. The proprietor truly loves foreign customers and may ask you to sign her notebook."

Smart Magazine

"Aoba’s Asahikawa Ramen will warm your heart! The shop is full of history and delicious ramen with a mellow taste that customers do not get tired of."

Nobuhiro Kawashima

"3 Asahikawa Ramen Shops That Will Make You Forget All Your Troubles: Asahikawa Ramen Aoba - Some locals claim that this is the only ramen shop for them. If you find yourself in the area be sure to stop in for their Asahikawa Ramen."

Seeing Japan

"The 10 Best Ramen You Must Eat in Asahikawa: Asahikawa Ramen Aoba - The ramen soup at Aoba is made by combining soy sauce, pork broth, chicken broth, dried bonito flakes, dried mackerel, and kombu. The ramen soup has a very light taste and rich flavor at the same time, making the ladies love this ramen as well!"

Tabemono Journey

"The broth really stands out in flavor as you can taste the bone essence, as well as the umami from the seafood. It is somehow light, yet rich in flavor. Although health conscious folks may want to avoid it, the layering of oil really does insulate the broth from losing heat. The chasu (stew pork) was delicious and the noodles, being made fresh, was perfect and complemented the light yet rich broth."