There are a variety of local B-class gourmet foods all over Japan.

Among them, the "Asahikawa soy sauce fried noodles" that can be eaten in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, a vast land area surrounded by the sea, is a B-class gourmet dish that we would like to introduce.

Today, we will explain the overview and characteristics of the hearty "Asahikawa Soy Sauce Yakisoba" that uses plenty of fresh Hokkaido ingredients, as well as how to get to Asahikawa. Please use this as a reference.

What is Asahikawa Soy Sauce Yakisoba, Hokkaido's local B-class gourmet food?

"Asahikawa soy sauce fried noodles" is a local B-class gourmet dish from Asahikawa City, located in the north-central part of Hokkaido.

As the name suggests, this is fried noodles, and despite its large volume, it has a very light taste.

This popular gourmet dish has even been featured on a variety show broadcast on Hokkaido Television Broadcasting.

Asahikawa Soy Sauce Yakisoba originally began in the fall of 2010 when the Asahikawa Food Processing Council tried making and selling a prototype at an event, and the "Asahikawa Soy Sauce Yakisoba Association" was launched the following September.

Nowadays, there are many restaurants around town that serve Asahikawa soy sauce yakisoba.

The three rules of "Asahikawa soy sauce fried noodles"

Asahikawa soy sauce yakisoba is not simply "yakisoba that can be eaten in Asahikawa."

In order to call a dish Asahikawa soy sauce yakisoba, there are three rules to follow:
Only after passing all of these steps does it become Asahikawa soy sauce yakisoba.

Reason 1: The noodles are made from a mixture of Asahikawa rice flour and Dosan wheat.
Reason 2: The seasoning is made with soy sauce from Asahikawa
Reason 3: At least one ingredient must be from Asahikawa (northern Hokkaido)

Let's take a look at them one by one.

First, [1: The noodles are made from a blend of Asahikawa rice flour and Dosan wheat]. Noodles containing rice flour are whiter in color and chewier than regular noodles.

It also has a chewy texture, and absorbs soy sauce and fat, releasing a rich flavor into your mouth.

And, [2: The seasoning must be made with soy sauce produced in Asahikawa]. The use of soy sauce is a condition, and each store creates their own original version using soy sauce produced in Asahikawa.

The sauce is essential for blending the noodles and ingredients well, and there are many different types, including tomato flavored and buttery.

Finally, [3: At least one ingredient must be from Asahikawa (northern Hokkaido)]. The quality of the ingredients greatly affects the taste of the dish.

Asahikawa Soy Sauce Yakisoba is committed to locally produced ingredients and uses fresh seasonal vegetables and pork to ensure the high quality of its food.

Asahikawa soy sauce yakisoba meets these three requirements and is released into the world as a truly first-class product.

About Asahikawa and access

Asahikawa City is located in the north-central part of Hokkaido.

Asahikawa City, which everyone has heard of, originally developed as a logistics hub and now thrives as the economic center of northern Hokkaido with a population of 330,000.

In fact, it is the second largest city in Hokkaido after Sapporo, and there are flights to it from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and other cities.

Moreover, it boasts an operational rate of 99%.

Asahikawa Airport can be reached in just 100 minutes from Tokyo's Haneda Airport, 105 minutes from Nagoya, and 140 minutes from Osaka, and tourists from all over the country visit the airport to try this local gourmet food.

There is also an airport bus that runs from Asahikawa Airport to the city center and Asahikawa Station, taking about 40 minutes to get there.

It takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes by JR express train from Sapporo to Asahikawa Station, and just over 2 hours from New Chitose to Asahikawa.

Hokkaido is large, so it takes quite a long time to travel, but there are express buses available.
The journey between Sapporo and Asahikawa takes just over two hours, and between New Chitose and Asahikawa takes three hours.
Many people get there by car, and it takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes to get to Asahikawa from Sapporo.

It takes about four hours from Wakkanai on the Do-o Expressway, and about four hours and 40 minutes from Kushiro on the Doto Expressway, so it's fun to drive while taking in the beautiful scenery of Hokkaido.

In the summer, the air is clear, and in the winter, there is snowy scenery that can't be seen on Honshu.

Location of Asahikawa City, Hokkaido

summary

Today, we explained about Asahikawa soy sauce fried noodles, a local B-class gourmet dish from Asahikawa, Hokkaido.

Asahikawa soy sauce yakisoba is a gourmet dish that Asahikawa is proud of, and is different from the usual yakisoba. The carefully selected ingredients, cooking method, and love of the locals are all infused into the dish, making it a must-try dish when you come to Hokkaido.

Hokkaido is so large that it's impossible to see everything in one go, but Asahikawa has plenty to offer, including delicious food, Asahiyama Zoo, the Asahikawa Winter Festival, skiing, and more, so be sure to put it on your list.

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