Was there last Saturday and this is now my favourite Ramen place in Calgary.
I ordered the Red Ramen and also ordered the Spicy Mazemen and a side of Chashu Bowl (Yes I know, I'm a pig! lol) and they were all extraordinary.
The Spicy Mazemen had a very complex sauce and the noodles were cooked to perfection. And yes, as the menu suggests, you might want to order an extra bowl of steamed rice to soak all the goodness of the sauce on the bottom of the bowl.
The Red Ramen? hmmmm... the broth was out of this world! Hands down my favourite broth out of all the ramen places that I've been to in Calgary.
With the friendly service and amazing food, I am addicted to this place!
See you again this weekend!
As a Japanese having ramen for decades I give full marks for the Tonkotsu Red Ramen.
It is not just spicy but is composed of good balance of spicyness and texture. What is more the spicy miso paste gives a fantastic kick and savory flavor to the broth. It is very different from spicy ramens from other shops that put too much Doubanjian and make broths smelling only it.
The best underrated ramen in Calgary. Locally owned with a simple yet well thought out menu. The staff is always so friendly and accommodating. I enjoy coming here frequently to get my ramen fix.
I’ve eaten here before the COVID-19 restrictions came into place and I had takeout from them the other day. Very kind and polite staff, absolutely delicious and authentic, flavourful ramen. They know what they’re doing here and they do it well. I’ve had the original tonkotsu, the black garlic tonkotsu, as well as the tsukemen, and they have been incredible. I will be back for sure, my brother is vegan and their vegan ramen is a new menu item that we’ll need to try out.
Love the tonkotu soup and ramen
Excellent bbq pork; tasty, tender, & large portion! Noodles (thick & thin) have great texture & you can add extra for free. Original broth had less depth than we’re used to, but the black garlic oil was 💯! (4/5)
Great little place with friendly staff! Their focus is on tonkatsu Ramen and it shows! Go there 2 to 4 times a month for lunch! Get the chicken Karage, it’s amazing as an appetizer.
We are regulars here. I love their lunch specials where you can choose a side for an extra $2.50 or extra noodles for free! My husband always orders their spiciest level 4 sauce for his ramen bowl. It is good! I love that they have huge mugs of their special Oolong tea. I can't ever finish it! The servers are always super friendly and attentive. They take pride in their establishment!
A very nice small ramen place. The atmosphere was very nice as the simple decorations, cute and friendly waitresses and jazz music really helps one relax while eating. The Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) is a must try, by far the best and juiciest fried chicken I've ever tasted. The ramen served here is pretty good. The broth is nice, rich and filling. Personally, I think the lean pork tastes the best. Definitely will visit again in the future
I eat here probably around twice a month. By far, the best Ramen in Calgary. I have tried almost every other ramen place in Calgary and it isn't even close.
The broth is pretty complex and an amazing mouth feel. The garlic notes work amazingly well with the roasted pork belly. The choice of thick or thin noodles make for a nice change. The egg was nice but just a bit overcooked, such that the yolk was not jelly like. it was still pretty awesome.
You also have a choice of spice levels.
Just a warning, they make a huge batch of soup, and when they run out, they close for the night.
Found this ramen shop from Instagram and it was a nice surprise. We went in early on a Saturday night to avoid any possibility of them running out of soup (it looks like it happens quite frequently based on their Instagram posts).
The restaurant is small and quiet.
Service was friendly.
Options for thick or thin noodles, lean or fat pork (fat is clearly way to go).
We ordered:
- karaage chicken - they were salt and pepper flavored but I will admit I was a bit disappointed that they weren't deep fried with extra crispy skin
- Tsukemen - the broth was very rich and thick, coating all the noodles when they were dipped
- Original Tonkotsu - flavorful broth
I came to Ramen Ichinen for the first time today and was so pleasantly surprised. There was a depth of flavour to the broth that reminded me of my grandma’s kitchen. The noodles were fresh tasting and perfectly cooked (as I hate soggy noodles). To be honest, I’m annoyed by the bad reviews of this restaurant on google. Of course it’s not 100% authentic -we live in Alberta, Canada. What I can say is that it’s better than most fancy ramen places I’ve tried in Calgary. I think it’s better to have less on the menu and perfect it than to have more on the menu and provide less quality. If you think it’s bland, it’s probably because there’s no MSG. 😂
Tried this place out for the first time. Highly rated so I had high expectations. Service was top notch and the front of house ladies were very nice and welcoming. Although we ordered the same ramen one was level 3 spice which was great. Overall it kind of lacked flavor personally, a bit bland for me. Great experience though and would probably come back
A great experience here from beginning to end. Super friendly and welcoming staff member who promptly got us seated. There doesn't need to be a lot of food options here as ramen is the specialty (can't go wrong with any item). Highly recommend the chicken karrage for appetizer - juicy and crispy in an unexpected way. Ramen, broth and content all came out in a reasonable portioned manner. The taste isnt overly salty and very flavourful. Ranging from $13-16 a bowl, well worth the amount.
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There are word of mouth among our Asian friends that this is one of the best Ramen in Calgary, and I think they’re not lying! First of, parking in the area will not be problem as there are lots of spaces in their commercial compound. Staff was amazing and really happy to serve their customers. Service was super fast! I mean, we got our Ramen bowl in just 5-7mins!! It’s piping hot and smelled heavenly. I like that they don’t put any MSG in their broth and they really put attention to tiny details in their bowl. I ordered their black garlic oil ramen and it tasted amazing! The pork broth tasted delicious with some kick of umami. The noodles were kinda thin for my liking, but there is an option of thick noodles too. The Chasu pork I think was the best part in my bowl. Super tender, marbled fats, and smoky that it compliments the wonderful taste of the broth! I tried my partner’s Original tonkotsu broth and it was creamy and full of umami flavour! Overall, we only spend 15-20mins inside and we’re fully satisfied! I think this is the best place to go on a quick lunch break during work week. I will order their spicy ramen next time!
Ramen Ichinen may be as good as it gets in Calgary. It was not the best ramen I have ever had, but it was decent and the chef put effort into making his food.
The soup was flavorful but a bit salty. I had the thin noodle which tasted more like the Chinese wonton noodle. The tonkatsu was a couple chunks of pork instead of sliced, but very tender.
We were a party of 8 and the restaurant had a big table to accommodate all of us which was nice. Many Japanese restaurant cannot seat so many unless they have a tatami room.
Friendly and welcoming service from a cozy shop. Typical high quality and attention to detail from Japanese owner/operators. The noodles were al-dente and had a fantastic bite/chew to them with an extra portion offered at no charge. Everything was made fresh and quickly; an enjoyable dinner for a solo business traveler.
Service was fast and friendly. Ramen was great, no MSG in the broth yet had wonderful depth of flavour. Fried chicken knees and gyoza were yummy as well.
Wonderful service in a simple and clean location.
Disclaimer: There are many types of ramen noodles, but my preference is for thick, chewy noodles with a good bounce and a bit of bite.
We ordered 2 dishes:
Tonkotsu Black Ramen - unctuous broth with great flavour (on the salty side). The thick noodles had good bite, but could use more bounce. They remind me of a good wonton noodle more than a ramen noodle.
The star of the show is the Tsukemen (dipping ramen). We first tried this type of ramen in LA and were hooked from the first bite.
We ordered the Tsukemen with thick noodles which is perfect for gripping the salty, fatty broth.
We’ll definitely be going back for the Tsukemen and would recommend giving it a try.
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