Hachinoki

This is a highly acclaimed Junsamire-kei (pure Sumire style) ramen shop operated in Hassamu by an owner who trained for many years at Sumire. It has received high praise, being selected for the Hyakumeiten (Top 100 Restaurants) and winning the Ramen Walker Hokkaido Gold Award. The soup, covered with a layer of lard, stays piping hot until the very end, filling your mouth with the grainy texture of miso and the rich depth of animal-based broth. The sweetness of stir-fried bean sprouts and the thick-cut, melt-in-your-mouth chashu harmonize perfectly with the soup. Midway through, dissolving ginger offers a refreshing change of flavor. The cooking of their medium-thick wavy noodles is particularly well-regarded, and you can even specify your preferred firmness. It's a place where many fans also appreciate the owner's attentive and meticulous service.

Ordering ramen at Hachinoki follows these steps: 1. **Before Entering (If there's a queue)** If there is a queue, please join the line behind other customers and wait. Please observe the behavior of other customers to determine whether to purchase your meal ticket before or after entering the shop. 2. **Purchase Meal Ticket / Order** Purchase your meal ticket at the vending machine before taking a seat. As the vending machine does not have English labels or pictures, it is recommended to decide what you want to order (e.g., Miso, Shoyu, Shio) in advance. Insert cash (¥10,000 bills are accepted) and select your menu item. 3. **Seating & Receiving Your Order** Take an available seat and hand your meal ticket to a staff member. If you prefer your noodles "soft" (yawaraka-me), please inform the staff at this time. Please wait until your ramen is served. 4. **Other Notes** Once your ramen is served, you can enjoy a change in flavor by dissolving ginger into the soup halfway through your meal.

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