Ippontei — Restaurant in Toyako

Visited in April. Truly a hidden gem in Toyako. His shop is a little inconspicuous but if you see his banner up it means he's open and serving delicious ramen. Don't come here expecting restaurant service or atmosphere. This feels like walking into someone's home and they serve you delicious food with a smile. The ramen was truly excellent, a great respite after a cold winter morning...

Had lunch there with my family. Good was nice. Ordered the red, black and salted ramen along w some gyoza. Texture of the ramen was nice and springy. Gyoza also must try. English menu upon request.

Should be a popular place. Packed during lunch. Went in at 1130. By the time we came out at 1215, the closed signage was...

Located in a little town beside Lake Toya. Beautifully prepared ramen and gyoza which are delicious to the mouth and warm in the tummy. I love the salt-based soup with a little addition of white pepper and my wife prefers the shoyu-based one. Highly...