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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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Buk Chang Dong Soon To Fu

86/100 (3058 ratings)

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"i love korean food so..."

Manalo Niña

"Stone pot..."

Renee Mroz

"Best kimchi soon tofu in the..."

Christopher Jared

"Just the bestA low key spot for bubbling hot and perfectly spiced tofu stews. The food is so perfectly cooked every time and the appetizers..."

Loveleen Singh

"When it comes to Asian cuisines I'm a pretty huge fan of Korean food. I love the way that Korean food goes all-in with their big spicy flavours and..."

Erika Golem

"First meal in Toronto and it is recommended by a friend of my husband. This hot tofu soup is perfect in this cold day. Silky tofu, mild spicy,..."

Kathy Cheong

"Really good food. Their menu was simple and limited, but you definitely get what you pay for. They also use a sticky purple rice along with the meal,..."

KirstiePerry

"I ate in this restaurant last weekend. When I visited there, there was so crowded. You know? But the owner and staffs are very kind. I really want to..."

Jong Sam Shin

"Last time we saw him was at Scaddabush way back and since then he's been keeping busy with work, travel and even recently went to Toronto Fashion..."

LUXOMME

"This is simple fast tasty food at its best. $10 meal can't be beat - you get 4 side dishes (kimchi, pickled radish, sprouts and soybeans), a bowl of..."

Black_orange

"Really excellent Korean food. This place is affordable, delicious and quick - the holy trifecta!Seriously, I can't give this place a more..."

The Little Red Spoon

"To start off this review, let me just say it has been years since either my mom or I have had proper non-bbq Korean cuisine, so I didn’t have much..."

Callum

"Awesome Soon Tofu. Prompt service. Knowledgeable wait staff. Full tummy. Will visit again. However watch out for the salt content as..."

ShutterbugTO

"I have been coming here since I was a kid. Meals are cheap, fresh, boiling hot and you can customizable the spice level. Their prices are always..."

Michelle

"lots of people. may need waiting in peak hour. My Korean friend and i have lunch there. he said the food is good and authentic. But the waiters there..."

Guangqi Zhou

"I'm not a frequent visitor of Korean restaurants, but the food here was tasty, although the menu did not have a huge selection (only about 7-8 main..."

Tiffanie T

"You can never go wrong with their soft tofu soup!! Fast and efficient service, a small but simple menu, and delicious food every time!It..."

Allermanger

"Never a bad meal. Only a few choices on the menu and they do them well. The place is always packed. Value is great for the price. Usually order the..."

M

"This is my go to Korean restaurant for takeout. I always order the hot stone bimibap - lots of food for a good price! The restaurant is always full..."

Aletta Brandle

"Wonderful!. Absolutely delicious. The food is well-priced and serviced in abundant portions! You will pay a very reasonable price for a Korean..."

Beatka

"Best tofu soup in Toronto. Hands down, the best place to go to for Soondoobu. The staff are accommodating and very well mannered. The food is cheap..."

Soup

"Good!. I absolutely love the location within Mississauga and finally decided to try this location. Small menu, fast service, good..."

MooMoo

"Fave restaurant in Toronto! I lived in Korea for a year and the food here is BETTER than authentic. Small menu but they really do it..."

Macchiato

"Personal Favorite. A lot of restaurants make people think, "I am paying more than what I am getting for", but this restaurant will leave you..."

Yeongji

"Possibly the best hot spot for Korean food. So I have to share what my friend showed me... this incredible place where it's ALWAYS busy, and the..."

Cool Story Bro

"Love this restaurant and always referred it to the orange place among friends. Extremely popular as everyone will know which restaurant you are..."

Carm

"Can't beat the price! Great bim bim bap and a drink for under ten bucks? Yes..."

Jessica

"Just go and eat here!!! It's amazing! Food that will won't make your mouth stop..."

Jinzter Love

"So good!. This place is AWESOME! For less than $10/person, you can get a hearty soon dubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) with a side of "stone pot rice"..."

Dan YC

"Inexpensive, tasty and filling. Love the bip bim bap. students flock here due to the prices. Service is quick, at times harried and forgetful. Only..."

Ponz

"Piping Hot. It keeps hot till the last bit. I ordered seafood tofu, it was great, my hubby had hot stone rice, a bit disappointed as he was looking..."

Max

"Delicious. Wonderful. The staff were helpful, food was amazing. Great sides. Love their bibimbap! Yummy!!!!!! Will definitely be..."

Torontogal

"Mind-blasting tofu!. The Kimchi Soon Tofu + Dolsotbab (김치순두부+돌솥밥), priced at $8 after tax is AWESOME. Basically, the set includes a..."

Lulu Tai

"AWESOME!. This place is always awesome and so good especially for the..."

Jason K Lee

"Great korean food. I had the stone pot bibimbap, which was incredibly good. And on top of that, the prices are amazing!I definitely will come..."

X

"This is a perfect example of what a restaurant can do to really ensure great taste and quality. Chang Dong Soon Tofu specializes on they're ever so..."

Andrew Edward

"I love Soon Dubu/Tofu!. This is one of my staples in Koreatown. Every time I go, I get the same thing - vegetable soon dubu, and it is always..."

Audrey

"Best Bimbimbap in the City!!. Fantastic hot stone bowl dishes - the bimbimbap and soon tofu are amazing. The sides are delicious, too - excellent..."

Genoa

"The food, great - waiting time, not so much.. Great authentic Korean dish (soft tofu) for a great price. You cannot complain about the food..."

Ipanema Sand

"Dirt Cheap - And Doesn't Taste Like Dirt. I did this all wrong. So vexxing. This was my first non BBQ korean and I messed up. After reading the..."

Adam Peleshok

"So yummy, especially hits the spot on a cold winter night. The menu only has about 9 items but they are all great and cheap, 3 of us ate for $28..."

Gabo

"The Bulgogi is good, but go for the soup. Rich and filling it's a great value. Generous helpings of side dishes. Great to warm you up on a cold..."

TheCharles

"Tasty and affordable. This place is a popular spot in Little Korea, despite all the other options on the strip. This is most likely because the food..."

Nes

"Oooof, what a mouthful: that name is way too long. But it doesn't matter here because the food is wonderful. This place of about 60 seats is located..."

Eating Out Montreal

"This is the place to go for a hot, delicious meal on a cold night for under $9 including tax and tips, lunch or dinner. Tonight was Kevin's first..."

Katcanrawr

"This location is nothing like the one I've been to in the States. It's much smaller and they basically have 3 things on their menu, varying from..."

FoodigatorJ

"This restaurant lived up to its hype. Each dish was full of flavour and very, very affordable as all of the nine dishes on the menu were in the $7-$9..."

Christine X2

"Since Korean and Filipino cuisines are quite similar in flavors and temperament, I gravitate to Korean..."

Ann Gagno

"I also like the fact that I get to choose the level of spiciness for my..."

Lulu Tai

"...every so often I’ll come across a place I fall in complete infatuation with. Let me put it this way: it’s the same obsessive feeling you get..."

This Is Why We're Fat

"They have about three locations that I know of around Toronto but this one seems to generate the most buzz. If you just pass by and peek into the..."

Manley H

"The bibimbap was delicious. Used the whole load of hot sauce in there. It was not oily at all and the vegetables were all delicious. The hot stone..."

Dynagrrl

"When one mentions Korean food in Toronto, Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu is on the top of this list. Not to be mistaken with Long Duk Dong of Sixteen..."

Shawn Penny

"The food here is spicy and amazing and there is lots of it. At first, the menu can seem small but because everything looks so good, the choice isn't..."

Erin S

"A small Korean chain that specialized in Soon (soft) Tofu. This place is always packed due to a word of mouth hype about the place famed for its tofu..."

Kelvin F

"Amazing. Went here for the first time with a few friends and I must admit the food here is excellent. They don't have an extensive menu,..."

Subhrojit Majumdar

"The Bibimbap here is pretty legit and worth the trip to Koreatown. The side dishes are good, too - especially the kimchi and radish. I'm glad I heard..."

Hayley Pauze

"It’s that time of year when I return to my favorite restaurants so I can enjoy some comfort food. I generally want soup but sometimes I want a..."

Vicky

"Went to this restaurant with a couple of buddies and had a pretty good time eating the korean tofu, which is absolutely delicious. We all ordered..."

Gautham Raju

"Their soon tofu soup is extremely popular. They only have 9 items on their menu and the place is always bustling so it means that everyone keeps..."

Stenoodie

"I’ll just run through the reasons why I love this place so much.SOFT TOFU (SOONDUBU 순두부)Now I know this is the whole intention..."

The Piquey Eater

"Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu is the best place for Soon Tofu. It was the restaurant I choose to try Korean food for the first time. I love their food, it..."

Jenita Arevin

"This is without question one of the best places to eat in Little Korea. A very simple and concise menu, all delicious choices. Go for the #4!..."

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