Got there at 11:35 today, nobody lined up inside or out however it was full and luckily there was a pair in the process of leaving....we ordered 2 different bowls of ramen, for variety, they were both incredibly delish...the broths here are silky good and the noodles were fresh and very tasty! Despite being crowded, the service was excellent. Our impression was that this place wasn’t a joint where you could sit, relax and sip your water.... more of a get in, eat and get out kinda place. SO FAR, this is the BEST ramen i have had in this city, Yeah, i would fo that again!
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Oh boy, it took me forever to finally eat here. Every previous attempt they ran out of soup. So if you’re coming here, get here early! I came around 12ish in a Sunday afternoon and the place was packed. Luckily I only had to wait 5 mins for a table. The decor is nice and homey. I like the structure of the restaurant/menu. They focus on one thing and that’s Ramen (chicken or pork). They do have rice bowls but you can cut the appetizers right out, who needs that when you got a big bowl of ramen?
The portion sizes here are spot on. Just enough to take you close to the edge of pant bursting fullness. My girlfriend got their Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen, which is the OG for Ramen. Rich, thick and fatty pork broth. Just the right amount of saltiness and the broth was super smooth. I got their Spicy Goma Goma Ramen. Flavour wise it tasted close to my girlfriends Tonkotsu broth but with extra spice and miso added in. Now for me personally I expected heat but it wasn’t that spicy. A solid 1/5 for spice. The noodles here are excellent. Firm and chewy with great texture. I liked the noodles so much I had to get a refill of noodles. The fried lotus chip as a garnish is a nice touch. Their egg would be slightly better if the yolk was a bit runnier and if they gave me the other half as well. Minced pork in Ramen is a hit or miss. You either eat it all at the beginning or it just gets lost throughout the broth.
I have my doubts whenever I try a new Ramen restaurant in YEG. But Tokiwa Ramen gets a solid thumbs up from me. I’ll be back for sure.
I've tried going to this place several times, but they have always been closed. Don't even try and go here for a late lunch because they only make enough daily till they run out and they always do. Today I was able to be there when they first opened and it was well worth it. Hands down the best Ramen I've tried in Edmonton along with great service and regular price. I didn't try anything else on the menu, but will definitely go back.
Last week I went to Tokiwa Ramen for the first time. I know, I know… really late to the game. But honestly, I had a hard time finding time. I saw that the lineups were crazy, and you had to get there by noon to ensure you got a bowl because they often sold out by 1-2PM. Excuses, but I finally made my way there last weekend!
Tokiwa serves the best ramen in Edmonton 100%. Very high quality and authentic. If you tried them during their soft/grand opening and wasn't a fan, I encourage you to give it another go.
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Situated in Edmonton's brewery district, Tokiwa Ramen prides itself on it's broth and quality as they only make a certain amount of bowls everyday and close when they are sold out. Getting there slightly past 12pm on a Sunday afternoon, my friend and I managed to snag the last table in the restaurant. The layout of the restaurant is efficient and reminded me of other ramen places that I had been to that were not in Edmonton.
I ended up getting the Tokyo Tonkatsu ramen, which came out fairly quickly. The ramen broth was pretty salty and not what I expected. Definitely not the best. Ramen quality was good, however. Much more genuine than the stuff that a lot of Edmonton ramen places give with their ramen. The charshu was tender and quite satisfying. Overall, the price was pretty affordable but at the same time I felt like it was missing something for it to be a great ramen place that stands out from the other ones in Edmonton. Service was nothing fancy but got the job done. When we left about 45 mins later the line was going to the door, so be aware that this place does fill up fast! All in all, don't come here with authentic ramen expectations and this will be a decent place to get a decent ramen bowl. Recommended.
This place is one of the best ramen places I have ever been to. I have gone every single day since it opened, because I have a fiery passion for soup. I sleep on the street out front so that I can be the first customer in the morning. I also bring a ziplock bag and always get extra pocket ramen for those late nights when i'm alone in the parking lot on a cold day. My wife left me because I only eat here now, which is fine because I hated her cooking anyway. They take pride in their ramen and I have never had a bad experience here. Try the goma goma!
Last year we went to Japan. And we learned a lot about Ramen. I can say that Tokiwa is as authentic as it can be. No MSGs or artificial flavours. The broth simmers for hours. I had the black garlic Ramen, pork based. The broth was rich, the meat was tender and the garlic flavour was intense.
The only problem with this restaurant is the waiting for long time for a table since it is so busy. As well they go until they run out. That means they rarely make it until dinner.
They really need to expand!!
really like it！I go there every week. It's always full of people. I don't know why the overall rating is so low. For me, this is Michelin 3 stars Ramen place. Really like it!
I when to Tokiwa with my husband last week.
My husband tried Goma-Goma Ramen. He loves chopped pork with miso and chili !!
I tried Chuka soba. Soy sauce with chicken broth.
It was so tasty !! It was exactly same as one I got in Japan!!
Cold brew tea was good for hot weather!
I enjoyed Organic Oolong tea !!
I would like to try Yuzu Shio and Bou Goza !
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