Afuri

Afuri is a ramen restaurant highly recommended by many, and I personally found the food genuinely interesting. The portion size per bowl is quite large, and the ramen is served at just the right pace—neither too slow nor too fast—so you can enjoy it comfortably without feeling rushed. The flavors are well-balanced, and the menu has enough variety to make you want to come back and try different options. The Yuzu Sake is absolutely delicious and highly recommended, though it may be a bit strong for those who aren’t used to drinking alcohol. If you like citrusy drinks, it’s a great match with ramen and helps refresh your palate between bites. One star deducted for the service: the queue was very long even though there were still available seats inside the restaurant. The staff didn’t come out to manage the line or check on waiting customers, and we had to go in and ask ourselves before we were seated. It would greatly improve the experience if they clearly communicated expected waiting times or dining limits per table—for example, “you have X minutes left”—rather than letting people sit indefinitely while others wait 20–30 minutes outside. Overall, the food was great, but the queue management system definitely needs improvement.

- Clean, efficient and relatively affordable considering the area - Located in B1 of Setsu - The Creamy Tantan is creamy with handmade noodle and very flavorful. But it doesn’t have any toppings so you should order some - The yuzu beer is so refreshing and I don’t even like alcohol - Yuzu Shio Ramen is also light and very delicious. - All noodles are cooked beautifully and the chashiu has that charred taste. Absolutely delicious. - Will definitely eat here again if I’m in the area

Food was good and prices were relatively affordable considering the area. Friends and I enjoyed the gimmicks of soymilk ramen broth, homemade tofu, and their pistachio sour cocktail was on point, we got a 2nd one. One of us noticed a bathroom smell but couldn’t identify the source. Service was fine otherwise and would happily recommend.

Located in Setsu hotel itself, Afuri is a rather famous ramen brand famous for their Yuzu ramen. I tried the Yuzu Shio, Yuzu Tonkotsu, and Yuzu Mazesoba. My favourite has to be the Yuzu Shio, the soup base is clear and not overly salty with a slight tinge of yuzu flavour that’s not overpowering the soup. The only sad thing is that the noodles did not complement the soup base well. I would still recommend trying this place out if you’re already in the Hirafu Village area but it’s not worth making a detour just to come here

The ramen overall was really delicious. We ordered the tonkotsu and the yuzu flavors. The tonkotsu broth was rich but not overly salty. It had a bit of pickled red ginger added, which paired really well with the soup. The pork had a slightly chewy texture personally, I prefer it more tender and melt in your mouth. The yuzu ramen was excellent. The broth had a subtle citrus aroma and a light yuzu flavor. It was clean, refreshing, and more delicate overall. I’d recommend this one if you prefer something lighter.

Dropped by Afuri Ramen in Niseko and it did not disappoint. 🍜 The ramen is light yet deeply flavourful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 that signature yuzu touch adds a refreshing twist that makes the broth super addictive, especially after a cold Niseko day. Noodles were springy, ingredients fresh, and every slurp felt clean and comforting rather than heavy. Service was efficient and the place had a cozy, modern vibe ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻perfect for warming up post-ski. Simple, satisfying, and very yummy. Would happily come back again (and again).

10/10!!!! They really have nice food, ambiance and friendly staff. Most of them are speaking in English which was really good!! I sweaaaarrr GYOZAAAAA AND RAMEN WAS THE BEST!!! 💕😘 Your money will be really worth it. Would really recommend this place as well. 🥰 Also, look for Ms. Urara she told me she’s gonna be here until March during winter season. She is really nice and made our experience really memorable. 🙏🏻

There was a non-refundable 500 yen booking fee per person, which felt steep given the price of the food and isn’t something I’ve encountered elsewhere in Japan. My tonkatsu ramen was good, though the soup base had a slightly bitter edge. Ordered a draught to match. Chicken karaage and shishito peppers - no comments.The staff seemed keen to move us through quickly and were a little too eager for us to leave a review. That said, Ami, our waitress, was incredible - warm, attentive, and easily the highlight of the experience.