Ajisai Honten
あじさい 本店
Overview
Ajisai Honten, founded in 1932 (Showa 7), is a long-established Hakodate salt ramen shop with over 90 years of history. It boasts an excellent location right in front of the popular Goryokaku Tower and has been selected as one of the Ramen HOKKAIDO Top 100 Shops. Its signature dish is Hakodate's specialty salt ramen, characterized by a golden, clear soup made from pork bones, kombu, and other ingredients. While transparent in appearance, it offers a refreshing taste with rich umami and a distinct salty flavor, making it a beloved modern classic. The noodles are medium-thin and slightly wavy, and for an additional charge, you can upgrade to thick noodles from Nishiyama Seimen. Toppings include chashu, menma, ajitama (seasoned egg), and green onions, plus traditional Hakodate salt ramen elements like 'ofu' (wheat gluten) and naruto (fish cake), evoking a sense of nostalgia. In addition to the classic salt ramen, the menu is extensive, featuring special salt ramen with extra nori and toppings, corn butter salt ramen, and wonton ramen. Hokkaido's famous zangi (fried chicken) is available as a side dish, served with the restaurant's original Ezo Sansho salt. Tourists will also appreciate the option of a 2/3 size, perfect for lighter appetites or those enjoying a food tour.
How to Order
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Official SNS：https://www.instagram.com/ajisai.honten/
1Before entering
Located right in front of Goryokaku Tower, a major tourist attraction, long lines often form before opening and during lunchtime. However, the turnover is fast; even with 10-20 people in line, you can often enter in about 20 minutes. If you want to avoid queues, it's easier to visit between 2 PM and 4 PM, avoiding the immediate post-opening rush, or during the evening.
2Buying a ticket / ordering
There is a touch-panel ticket machine at the entrance that supports menu photos and English displays, making it easy for non-Japanese speakers to operate. Select the signature salt ramen or special salt ramen, as well as side dishes like zangi or gyoza, and purchase a ticket. For an additional charge, you can change the noodles to thick noodles from Nishiyama Seimen. Payment methods include cash, credit cards, public transport e-money, and QR payment services such as PayPay.
3Seating / receiving
After purchasing a ticket, you'll be given a torn stub and guided to your seat by staff. Water is self-serve at the table. The shop primarily has spacious table seating, allowing families and groups to relax comfortably. Service is relatively fast.
4Other tips
On the table, you'll find pepper and several other condiments, including the shop's original 'Ezo Abura Kosho' (Ezo oil pepper). Since the salt flavor is quite robust, adding these condiments halfway through can change the flavor and allow you to enjoy it until the last bite. The side dish zangi is served with special Ezo Sansho salt. If you have a small appetite or are enjoying a food tour, choosing the 2/3 size will let you savor it without feeling overwhelmed.
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Seating
Tables seat up to ~4 people. Groups of 5+ will need multiple tables and may wait longer than usual.
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函館麺厨房あじさい 本店@五稜郭公園前
— ラーだい (@ramen_daichiyan) November 26, 2025
塩ラーメン
北海道遠征26杯目、函館4杯目。
ベースは、動物や昆布やらの比較的量産型で万人受けしそうな味わいで、塩ダレがなかなかのカドがあるタイプ😎
比較的加水高めに感じるプリモチな中細麺は、デフォで意外と麺量ある😋 pic.twitter.com/ggchKefgTN
函館麺厨房 あじさい 本店@函館
— ラオたん (@raotan11) August 24, 2025
言うまでもなく、函館塩ラーメンのフラグシップポジションにある店。
平日でも行列。
広く浅い器には、まさにあじさいの如く鮮やかな景色が広がる。
ボリュームたっぷりの麺が美味しい😋 pic.twitter.com/QWC8UaJBxl
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Business Hours
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| Lunch | Afternoon | Dinner | Late night | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | 30-60 minRef. | - | - | - |
| Weekend | No waitRef. | Over 60 minRef. | - | - |
* Dashed cells = reference data from past visit examples (replaced once enough reviews arrive)
Dietary Notes
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This information is based on user reports and is not official information from the shop. Cross-contamination in the cooking environment cannot be guaranteed. If you have severe allergies, please confirm directly with the shop.
Animal-free menu available
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Halal options available
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Gluten-free menu available
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No MSG
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Dietary information is verified through blind consensus. Reports become public when 3 or more independent users agree.
Ingredients & Allergens
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