Xìng Lè - 日高市

There is a popular ramen shop in Hidakadanchi with long lines. I was curious about the good reputation of this place, and I was surprised to see a line forming... read more There is a popular ramen shop in Hidakadanchi with long lines. I was curious about the good reputation of this place, and I was surprised to see a line forming in such a location. The interior has counter seats and table seats. First, you purchase a meal ticket from the vending machine, and the service is impressive. I tried the "special Chinese soba" which comes with free extra noodles, which is much appreciated. The noodles are flat, curly thick noodles with a good texture. The soup is a double soup based on chicken bones and seafood, which is delicious. As it is a special dish, it has a visual impact, and the flavored egg, char siu, and bamboo shoots are also tasty. The soup was so delicious that I ended up ordering the "ochazuke set" as well. It's so tasty that you end up eating too much. Since it was my first visit, I ordered the basic "Chinese soba", but I noticed that many people around me were ordering the "limited ramen of the day", which piqued my interest. The "spicy ramen" has thin noodles, and you can adjust the spiciness on a scale from 0.5 to 10. I started with a level "1" of spiciness to test the waters. It's spicy, but I think anyone can enjoy the flavor. You can choose between 200g and 300g of thick noodles for the "dipping noodles". There is a parking lot, but it may be difficult to find for first-timers, so I will include a photo with directions.

Ramen for ¥780 – This ramen has a soy sauce base with a balance of acidity and richness, creating a gentle and refreshing soup. The flat and chewy noodles are d... read more Ramen for ¥780 – This ramen has a soy sauce base with a balance of acidity and richness, creating a gentle and refreshing soup. The flat and chewy noodles are delicious when slurped up. The chashu is tender with plenty of meaty flavor, and the spinach, naruto, and lightly seasoned menma are all gentle in taste. There is no feeling of being unsatisfied, making it the kind of ramen you'll want to eat every day. Located along a residential street, there are parking spaces for four cars across the street and another 3-4 spaces down the alley. The system is to buy a ticket and line up outside. There may be a wait at times, but the owner cooks meticulously, so it's worth the wait. I will definitely be revisiting for their tsukemen next time. Thank you for the meal!

Visited on July 8, 2022, a Friday around 12:10 PM with 8 people inside the restaurant. It seemed like everyone arrived at once, so it took some time to be serve... read more Visited on July 8, 2022, a Friday around 12:10 PM with 8 people inside the restaurant. It seemed like everyone arrived at once, so it took some time to be served. However, the delicious ramen made the wait totally worth it. The noodles, chashu, seasoned egg, and nori were all delicious! The soup coating the noodles made my mouth full of happiness. I thought it was rare to have spinach in the ramen, and I liked that they used a little less green onion. The weekday lunch special included a free large portion. The restaurant is small, but the staff's customer service and efficiency were great, making the turnover quick. Both parking lots were full, so it might be a good idea to check nearby parking options before heading out.