Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Toronto

Sansotei Ramen

87/100 (3105 ratings)

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"One of the best places for RamenIt is one of the best ramen places in Toronto. The food is delicious, the staff are very polite and they..."

Niharika Gill

"I went here for lunch on a chilly day. This restaurant does not disappoint. The broth was nicely seasoned and rich. The pork was tender and..."

Madhav Khurana

"It’s a tradition ramen place. I tried their pork gyosa, it was really delicious. They were fresh steamed and succulent. My colleagues ordered ramen..."

Kanika Vasudeva

" Best ramen in Toronto I love this place from my first time 3 years ago! The only thing that you need to be aware some times is too busy and you need..."

Ma.esther.asaro

"Best ramen joint in the city! Their tonkotsu broth is truly rich in flavor and they don't cut corners. Your bowl of ramen comes with super tender..."

J.Grab

"Affordable price ramen with flavourful garlic or tomato broth. Tonkotsu and Tonkotsu black garlic is a must order. Thin noodles have nice texture but..."

Jennifer Aaliyah

"Great tasty broth. Still dreaming of it today. Definitely one of the better Broth's I've tried, although the meat at Santouka is typically more..."

MoreFood

"This tiny unpretentious place seems to have a huge following - even in the snow or freezing rain a line forms on dundas st, the patrons cheering each..."

Black_orange

"This is my favorite ramen place within 3 provinces which includes BC Manitoba and Ontario! It is hands down the best! Great noodle to soup ratio,..."

Janny

"Had to wait in line outside for 15 minutes when we got there around 9pm. Soup was a little too thick and strong in flavoring. The fried chicken was..."

Vanessa

"Sansotei has great Ramen but features less dishes/broths and customizations than it's leading competitors. Still it's something to really..."

Drake Tsui

"Outstanding experience. Superb ramen - we had the Spicy Tantan and the Tonkotsu Black. Both were rich and delicious. We enjoyed the Zangi (Hokkaido..."

Culinary Slut

"Best ramen place my bf and i have tried. We were just walking down the street and walked in. Next thing you know it was the best ramen ever. The..."

K

"Sansotei is my favourite ramen restaurant. I find it quite flavourful but never too salty. The noodles are also chewy and delicious. The fried..."

Chocolove.88

"I had the Spicy Tantan. The broth was amazing! I could have used a bit more spice or chilli flakes to put on top but still good. The pork was..."

Sloth Queen

"Really yummy ramen place! A tad heavy on the salt but I think that's ramen in general. The price is on point as it's very affordable and for the..."

Cris

"Great Raman! Small menu with only around 7-8 ramen choices, I've now tried 3 and all have been great. The spicy one is my personal favourite...."

SarahNOM

"Lots and lots of flavours!!I've been to 2 of the locations and both places were super busy for lunch and dinner! But the rotation is super quick..."

Soheeeee

"We ordered the regular Tonkatsu Ramen and the Tonkatsu Black Ramen. Personally, I prefer the regular over the black version. The noodle is decent..."

Becky

"I came here for the tonkotsu black ramen which was delicious. We also had the gyoza which was good too. It was pretty busy, we had to wait about 30..."

Tiffanie T

"spicy ramen is good. fried chicken is awesome. But when you almost finish the ramen. the noodle soup is a little bit salty. Btw, you must wait a long..."

Guangqi Zhou

"Sansotei Ramen currently has two locations around the GTA- from what I gather on the internet, it seems like they'll be opening up a third location..."

Food Crate

"Absolutely OUTSTANDING! Everything a bowl of ramen should be, and none of the things it should not. The fried chicken appetizer is a must, even if..."

Vivienne Suen

"Being a little under the weather, I was craving something warm and brothy: Ramen! We choose Sansotei this time. I liked the small menu. I feel it..."

Sidd Rawte

"The best ramen in DT Toronto. Place is clean and japanese modern, food is inexpensive and the Karaage in itself is worth the trip. Only down side is..."

Chris Perez Viloria

"This is my favorite place for Japanese Ramen in Toronto the lineups are always long so I always come here at odd times to get a seat and yummy bowl..."

Norris Wong

"Sansotei ramen. The restaurant is small but they serve good food. Service is okay. I love the soup here and the spicy tantan. A must..."

Nora.rami

"My New Favourite Ramen in Toronto. There's a number ramen restaurants that have opened up in Toronto in the last few years, and Sansotei is currently..."

Matthew

"Best ramen in town. I've tried kinton, santouka and ajisen do far and me and my friends mutually agree that this is the best one.with different..."

Piy0pi_chan

"Good But Not The Best - Canada's Future Tim Hortons (Noodles And Broths Are The New Donuts And Muffins)?. E: Sansotei offers its stock Tonkotsu Ramen..."

Sisyphus

"So simple yet soooo tasty. Being in the area, we've heard good things about it and decided to stop by for lunch. Even with the horrible snow storm..."

Marko

"Amazing Ramen Downtown. We've tried Santouka, Ajisen, and Kenzo. While we still need to try Kinton, Sansotei is our favourite thus far. The place is..."

Calvin And Rosanna

"Worth the Wait. It's a small place and often has a line outside it's front doors. I went with a party 4 on a Wednesday evening and we were able to..."

Caryl

"I went here because I live a block away and pass this place everyday and there is always a line up during dinner (the first time I saw the line I..."

Stephanie

"Yummy broth. Sansotei is definitely one of the better ramen spots around town.Their broth is very tasty without being too oily (still on salty..."

Jaycee

"Delicious Tonkotsu. My wife and I were craving ramen and haven't had any since coming back from Sapporo's in NYC in February; so we pulled up google..."

Frithy

"Amazing. A little salty at times but hands down best Ramen in the..."

Johns_s1234

"Amazing broth! Tried Tonkotsu and miso ramen. Miso ramen is to-die-for. Choose thick noodle for the better..."

Tastymontreal

"Great ramen, although maybe on the more expensive side, the taste of product was fantastic. Really excellent..."

Urban Aficianado

"I m very satisfied with my tonkatsu ramen. Everything is just so good. Soup and noodle are good, not salt/greasy. The pork is tender and the fat part..."

M

"I like it overall but it was not as good as last time. The noodles are soggy and the pork belly cut is too thick just like Kinton. I would like to..."

Karebear

"Subtle. Went for dinner and ordered the tonkotsu with thin noodles. The whole thing was nicely done -- melt-in-your-mouth pork, perfectly cooked egg,..."

CatusGabrielis

"Had the Tonkatsu broth with thick noodles.It was amazing.. and the green tea mochi was really good as well.Better than Santouka in my..."

Jungeunie

"I like Sansotei better than Kinton. Had Miso Ramen at both places. Taste-wise Sansotei was better. Pork melts in your mouth and the egg was..."

Meow

"Tonkatsu Ramen. I had a major ramen craving this whole week and decided to satisfy that craving by eating here twice within 3 days. I've heard the..."

Lynn

"Hits the mark on a blustery day. Picked the right day for a hot bowl of ramen soup - winter is coming to Toronto! The tonkatsu ramen looked just like..."

Ingenue

"Good soup but the noodles are disappointing.... I went with a tonkatsu ramen and the gyoza dumplings. The ramen came with a soft-boiled egg, wood..."

Subarista

"Came here with 2 friends to see what all the hype was about. I had the tonkustyu noodles and they were delicious! Salty though, not for people on..."

TSpence

"Ever since coming back from New York and trying Totto Ramen, I was in desperate need to find a restaurant in Toronto that had a similar taste and..."

Foodieelove

"With so many ramen noodle shops scattered all over the place, you’d think I would have been content with a bowl of ramen north of the city, where..."

Ava Ate Here

"This one will be worth your time people. Nothing bad about this place and your food gets prepared within 10 minutes. Bam, bam, bam..."

Mandy Wong

"There’s almost always a line-up outside of this place when I pass by. It was still pretty busy even at around 8:45pm! While small and a tad..."

Holly Edejer

"Oh, I absolutely lovedddd the broth. One spoonful and I couldn’t get enough of more. It was a bit creamy and veryyy flavourful. I didn’t feel..."

Stenoodie

"...if you're looking for a quick ramen fix, I would definitely recommend Sansotei as one of the places to try! I was however, disappointed in the..."

Allericcaneat

" I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen with thin noodles and a Chashu Don (bbq pork belly on rice) was split for the table. The ramen broth was thick and..."

Xiaoeats

"For my first experience, I opted for the tonkotsu ramen ($9.60), which had a creamy soup base packed with pork flavour – whether you like it is..."

Gastro World

" We would definitely come back to Santosei for another bowl of ramen. It's location is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner and then make your way to..."

Food Sisterhood

" I am giving Sansotei Ramen 4 out of 5 stars. (★★★★☆) because I don't believe that it isn't completely overhyped, given that Sansotei does..."

Brian Kim

"The two slices of pork belly had the perfect ratio of fat and meat. It was tender and well..."

Hardtopleasefb

"I waited in line for about 15 minutes, and thought the meal definitely justified it. The purpose for your visit is straightforward, the menu is good..."

Restos In TO

"...finally this is good pork! Perfect size and thickness, good balance of fat and tender meat, flavorful with slightly charred edges. Egg -..."

Jennifer

" The egg noodles are spongy and just the right texture. The soup base is fantastic, rich in flavour yet not too salty and full of MSG after taste. I..."

Angelichigo

"Personally I really like Sensotei, I would my #1 pick for japanese ramen in Toronto. However with the increasing number of ramen stores popping up in..."

M I S S J E S C

"It seems like ramen places started popping up everywhere recently, starting with Kenzo & Guu's Kinton. Sansotei and Momofuku Noodle Bar are one of..."

Jyau

"Really good food, mainly Ramen of course. But the side dishes (Corn croquettes and Fried Chicken) were excellent as well. The service was excellent...."

Luis De Abreu

"Sansotei anchors the heart of Little Tokyo. It’d been years since my last visit to Sansotei Ramen in downtown Toronto. Back then, the small..."

Mikey

"I had Tonkatsu black with thin noodle, and it was amazing! The broth and garlic oil was very tasty, and the noodle was cooked to the perfection. The..."

Angela Wu

"Great little ramen spot. Fast service, nice servers. Seems to be small on capacity so beware of waits and lines but the ramen was reasonably priced..."

Amulay Chadha

"Came here a couple days ago with my friend and the waitress was super nice and friendly! Food was also very delicious and one of the best ramen..."

Julie Vo

"Great taste! Same/ very similar taste you can experience in Japan. I think the meals are prepared by Japanese cooks. The customer service is great..."

ka ka

"Had lunch here and tried the Tonkotsu+ which came with smoked pastrami, mushrooms, daikon, chashu, mini meatballs, scallions and truffle oil. I'm a..."

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Sushi Moto

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"Very nice atmosphere. I don't know if it's the best sushi place in Toronto but is the best sushi place I've been. Fantastic food fresh and tasty!!!..."

Priscila Gavassi Laporte

"I don't know if it is the best Sushi restaurant in the city, but I can assure you it is definitely one the best. Service and food is excellent...."

Henry Foradori

"I came to this restaurant Ina a Wednesday night to celebrate my friend birthday the restaurant was very busy but they were very nice to find us a..."

Gisselle Lopez-Pereira

"Amazing staff, manager is above and beyond excellent in creating a truly leading class environment. Food quality is top notch. Highly recommend to..."

Alex Istanboulian

"This was hands down the best sushi experience outside of the Asia's. Fresh, hand rolled with care, and fantastic service. Highly recommended. For..."

Jason Willis

"Awesome service awesome food delicious food reasonably priced. I highly recommend it. Plus they have a lot of vegan selections..."

Diane Collins

"Excellent food, drinks, cute servers, fun..."

Susan Kim

"Everything so so yummy. Sure come back soon.thank you so..."

Tatyana Korshunova-Fusco

"Beyond amazing loved..."

Kubilay Kubilay

"Excellent food and service. Great afterwork dinner with friends or date..."

Donna Chan

"Love the food and ambiance...great music also!...you wont regret it...you will love..."

Conrad Casuga

"I really love the music they play every time I dine there. Where can I find you Steve..."

Carmen Li

"BEST SUSHI EVER! Yelp Reviews do not lie! Go and visit for..."

Joe Luang

"Great qualityThe sushi was delicious, service was great and the atmosphere was perfect. I hate sushi that's main ingredient is tempura or..."

Loveleen Singh

"Dropped by a few days ago, decided now is a good time as any to do a review, seeing as I've been here a few times before.The decor is very..."

Izzy Ibanez

"It is not value for the money. Very expensive. Food is okay. Very busy in lunch hour...."

Sanya

"Everyone here puts off a positive vibe that’s hard to describe; it makes the whole experience that much more enjoyable. You’ve got the..."

Sapan

"My partner has been raving about Sushi Moto for some time now and last week I finally got to try it. The Green Dragon Roll here was to die for! The..."

Anna Fajardo

"Went for a quick lunch.They have a great staff who are really friendly. As a vegetarian I was disappointed when I didn't find any veg sushi combo for..."

Sowmi

"Beautiful interior, very attentive staff and good presentation of food. Our lunch combo portion was generous and came with miso, salad and noodles...."

J.Grab

"Been coming to Moto for years and I can't believe I haven't reviewed it. Delicious sushi, always fresh. Amazing service! The BEST saki sangria!!!..."

Mtxo

"The sushi is really good and the atmosphere is really cozy. The only downside is they are extremely busy so you cannot relax and spend more than..."

Nilay Dönmez Kavukcu

"The restaurant was very spacious and service was very quick. I was given tea right after I was seated. I had the chirashi dinner and it was..."

Chocolove.88

"I've been coming here since they first opened and up until now. It's kind of overplayed? It is not as good as it used to be, maybe they need a..."

Korean Food Monster

"The place is very trendy and spacious. Service was really good - servers always made sure our tea cups weren't empty.Anago, Aji, Ankimo..."

Travelling Foodie

"Pro- large restaurant with plenty of seating. - service is excellent. - I recommend the Chirashi lunch - it's fresh. - Meal came..."

Becky

"Really really good sushi!This place was recommended by a colleague. The atmosphere is really nice; it reminds me of a high class restaurant..."

Patsy

"We picked this place last minute but it was the best choice I ever made! This place is amazing. The food was great, by far the best sushi I've tasted..."

Tanya Zandi

"One of the best sushi restaurants in the GTA, comparable to the Vancouver area. They have a large menu with good lunch specials and combos. The..."

Hungry Asian

"This is the first place that I’ve heard offers avocado tempura. I was a bit skeptical about it, but for no reason – the avocado tempura is..."

F. Rashidi

"Great food and a nice environment. It has a bar and some comfy chairs to wind down and relax. The quality of sushi is great but a bit expensive. I do..."

Al K

"Elegant, uncluttered bar atmosphere and delicacies that will satisfy everyone's taste buds whether it's lunchtime or night. Many people actually like..."

Jamie Sarner

"I've been to Sushi Moto very often. The food has never disappointed me or the guests I've brought. We love their Kamikaze, Spider and Spicy Salmon..."

Raffy From Elite Designed Concrete Inc.

"Really like the place. They have great interior and service. One of the best quality sushi and totally worth the price. Tataki Attack roll is to die..."

Katia S

"Average food, service?. The hamachi neck is good value, but the rest are just average - from rolls to sashimi. But, seriously. Do the female servers..."

Good Food Hunter

"Best sushi I've ever had! Premium quality!! :) fast delivery of good, polite staff...will definitely go back here..."

Mike

"The BEST rolls in the GTA!! Had the beautiful, spicy tuna, erotica, dynamite, fire, spider. All amazing!! Well worth the money, well Defiantly return..."

Itsalot

"Great place to go with friends, coworkers or even for a first date. Reasonably priced. Atmosphere is modern, inviting & cozy. Service is great, and..."

TynHeids

"Top Notch. Love this placeA1 - ServiceA1 - Freshness A1- Taste and quality of foodA1 - PresentationA1 - CleanlinessA1 -..."

CL

"Enjoyed the service and attention. Had my birthday lunch some time back; my daughter has been back several times recently with relatives and keeps..."

Bits And Bites

"Me and my friend decided to give this place a try.reading the reviews made me nervous but I went anyways. We ordered martins....except they didn't..."

SxcPinkSushi

"The sushi was some of the best I have had in a while. Presentation is nice and simple. The quality is very good. The food tastes greatem huge..."

Vincedb

"Sushi Moto= my favourite sushi restaurant!. I love this place! My husband and I have gone twice and have been blown away both times! Yes, you have to..."

Slurpee

"This place is..."

Adam Yonge Sheppard

"Food is good but service is hit or..."

Jeff

"A new favorite. The service, food and atmosphere are all outstanding. Already one of my favorite places to eat in..."

Jay From TO

"Ms. Allie. I like the eniviroment, food and service..."

Allie

"Both Hip and Hype. The Sheppard to Finch corridor needed a trendy suishi resto and Sushi Moto delivers. Atmosphere is great for hanging for food or..."

Prospector Pete

"Being a little adventurous we ordered the spicy killer maki ($9.95). Sure the name sounds deadly and makes you sweat in anticipation of the spice but..."

Gastro World

"Located near Yonge and Sheppard, Sushi Moto is one of my go-to sushi restaurants in the North York area. Bottom line – good food, but only if..."

Jess W.

"I have been to Sushi Moto a few times. Generally the food is really good. I really like1HE TUNA HANDROLL. I find the music a bit loud at night. I..."

Linda Matarasso

"I am big on sushi and sushi Moto is a nice place to dine in or get takeout. The staff are amazing, helpful and patient. It was my friend first time..."

Masa K

"I went with 3 other adults and 2 kids, with the party of 6, we had lot of fun. Our server was awesome. He helped us with our questions and was very..."

Sonia Gulati

"If you’re looking for a great delicious a la carte sushi, don’t miss Sushi Moto. It was not busy the time we were there, but we enjoyed every..."

Maria M

"Was a good experience. Clean spot. Our server Stephanie was great. The timing for appetizers to entre is nice. One thing I would recommend is a..."

Faisal Kabir

"Went on a week night. Not too busy which was nice since I'm still unsure about eating out due to Covid. They've added flexiglass above the booths..."

Brent Hui

"Awesome bento! I’m pregnant and was afraid the pandemic might have had an effect on quality, Sushi Moto is always as delicious as before! We love..."

Shopping Hi

"A great place for sushi, where I'd recommend trying as many rolls as you can. [Food] We ordered the small sushi, which was a good amount for 3 guys...."

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