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"You can taste best flavours here, they have wide variety of sushi. Staffs is very quick and effective. It has a cool vibe and their interior is also..."
Darren Huston
"Flavourful food cooked with fresh ingredientes. Quick and effective service provided by a friendly staff.Highly recommend the udon august..."
Diogo Teixeira
"This restaurant is very popular so don't forget to make a reservation. It has a hip/cool vibe, It has a really nice and interesting interior. I..."
Prateek Gupta
"Outstanding service, great ambiance, dishes are authentic, delicious and good variety of menu.The limited deluxe bento box is a..."
B & E
"Kingyo Izakaya is a located on Denman St., one of the busiest street downtown Vancouver. It’s also one of the top Japanese Restaurant in Vancouver...."
BeDelicious
"Location: L871 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC Meal:  Deep fried calamari, deep fried chicken karagae, and New generation ginger ale...."
Birry Ram
"Regular love this place! Always tasty food services always friendly one of my favourite places to come and go to. Thank you for the best food service..."
Lulu Arnolan
"Great service and excellent food (quality and taste). They're always quick and polite. The food is also reasonable in price and very authentic Nagoya..."
Noah Mar
"Came here for a weekday lunch around 12. It wasn’t crowded at all, although it started getting fairly busy after about half an hour. My friend and..."
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"One-liner: No complaints whatsoever about this premier Japanese Izakaya experience if you avoid the cauliflower karaage Highlight: Pressed..."
Nosh And Nibble
"The one-grilled kobe beef ($24) was neat. You seared the marinated beef on the stone to lightly grill it. The beef was very tender and..."
Hitting The Sauce
"Finally, a 5 star Japanese restaurant that is not pompus and extremely noisy. We did not have a reservation and were admitted to the sushi bar. We..."
Pauline Vancouver
"Sushi and sashimi quality are some of the best around downtown and the west end. Great fusion balanced with authentic modern Japanese. It's also got..."
Naoki_art
"It doesn't matter what you order here because everything on the menu is delicious. This is no doubt one of my favourite restaurants for the past..."
Karen
"One of THE best restaurants I've ever had for Japanese food, the atmosphere is great too with great uni sashimi :)Their mocha desserts are the..."
Sourcer Deathly Mercy
"Came for dinner. I liked most dishes - overall they were well balanced. With few exceptions, I did not find the food to be overly salty, like much of..."
Goro
"After many visits I can say that consistency is pretty good. Food is always flavorful, service is good considering how busy it gets. Definitely best..."
Zack & Eliza's Food Adventures
"When it comes to top Japanese restaurants in Vancouver, Kingyo Izakaya on Denman is undoubtedly one of them.  This year, Vancouver Magazine named..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Really love the food here; though the vegetarian selection is limited, the options are really tasty; the tomato kimchi was super fresh and had the..."
Amanda Pang
"I love the atmosphere of this restaurant, kinda romantic. The food is realllly good. I love how the present their food its so classy. I had a date..."
Nasi Z Fard
"This is one of my favourite places to come for lunch. I love their Grilled Daily 2 Kinds Fish Combo ($15.80). It is my go to dish everytime I go..."
Ceci
"This place doesn't disappoint. Love the Kakuni Bibimbap here. It's more flavorful than sister restaurant Suika's. The cocktail "Kingyo" is very..."
Jentaro
"Mind blowing. Easily entered my top 3 restaurant in Vancouver. Service, atmosphere, and food was exceptional. Literally every bite was an explosion..."
DanoRama
"Went for a workday lunch and found this place packed at 12noon. Ordered the duck breast soba and did not realized it comes with a veggie tempura,..."
Nuinui The Cat
"... First up, salmon carpaccio.  Fresh, nicely textured Sockeye salmon, with fried garlic chips and crunchy sprouts; similar to sister restaurant..."
Doofniks
"This is a must visit in Vancouver. It is a foodie Disneyland. Decor is tasteful and modern without giving a perception of cold and sterile. The..."
Erik Carleberg
"It's not a "must go" restaurant. It's a pretty good place for casual dining. Very busy so you need to be patient. The monthly special that I ordered..."
P,T&M
"If you ever want to sample what Kingyo has to offer in terms of izakaya, you should definitely opt for their Deluxe Bento Box. The restaurant is only..."
Pork_ninjas
"Their "famous invincible and undefeted tantan noodle" ($9.80 for a big bowl) was still good, and this time I got to try other stuff as well. Overall..."
Simon
"Kingyo Izakaya, the same restaurant group as Suika and Rajio, is one of my favourite fusion-Izakaya next to Guu. With the same quirky name styles as..."
MS.CHUBBS
"Kingyo Izakaya 金魚居酒屋 (一吃必定愛上的日式套餐)地址:871 Denman St., Vancouver, BC電話:(604)..."
Sunny Wong
"Kingyo Izakaya creates a strong standard to base all Japanese cuisine on. A beautiful restaurant is paired with traditional cuisine that is..."
William Tong Li
"Four dishes between the two of us, and we couldn’t have made better choices in the amount of variety of dishes we ordered. Every single dish was..."
Nikeheart
"This is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in my life.  I went as a group of three and there was a big wait.  We almost went somewhere..."
Tyler P.
"Came here on two separate occasions, so I'll give them their own respective reviews!First time, we came half an hour early (coming from..."
Tania
"Kingyo means goldfish, and the little restaurant that feels like an old tavern in a period kung fu movie is heavily branded with goldfish images...."
Simon
"First time at this traditional izakaya, amazing authentic Japanese cuisine with a variety of items. The ebi mayo and Dan Dan noodles were quite..."
J.Chews
"These are their business cards. My sister found the top one scary. I found it rather original. Faces with goldfish! It could be a new series of..."
Zuuchini
"First time at this place but came with a friend who is a regular. Ordered the Negitoro Avocado Bowl. I loved it. So delicious and unique. And..."
Littleherc
"Hands down the best japanese izakanya in town. Everything on the menu is amazing! I prefer this place over guu, hapa and suika hands down. In..."
Benzypooh
"We were the first guests at lunch hour and managed to take advantage of their super deluxe bento box. Oh my, it's supreme happiness in my mouth! Ten..."
Nijjy Potikanon
"Rock’n Kobe @ Kingyo Izakaya - The hot stone makes the dish interesting, but the fun makes it easy to overcook the beef. Despite some being..."
Cindy Lai
"Why I love this place: The assorted bento box is amazing!! If you can get your hands on it, you're super lucky! Would I come back: Yes, any..."
@annanguyen_
"Wonderful friendly exiting delicious! We were so pleasantly surprised by this teeny tiny gastronomic pleasure house! The service excellent, the food..."
Hopelessly Hungry
"Great atmosphere and welcoming staff. The typical izakaya treatment, lots of announcements and shouting. We couldn't get a reservation since they..."
Dave
"Always great to come here right at 11:30am when they open to get their set lunch. Although it looks like the portions are all small... dont be..."
Jenny
"Great place for date night. I never pick anything off the menu. Instead I always ask for the chefs recommendations or they fix me up with off menu..."
Vancity Food Guy
"I only managed to get the lunch set by literally placing my order at the door. As I sat down and waited for my food, I noticed that all of the staff,..."
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
"My girl friends Jenny and Justine often rave about their weekend brunch visits at Kingyo. This is how much they love it – they are on a first name..."
Picky Diner
"Omg delicous. Food is consistently amazing. Service is great. Love this..."
Joel Dyck
"One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Great ambiance. The tuna is exceptional. As is the Kobe beef. The restaurant is always busy. But..."
MariConnors
"This place gets very busy - make a reservation. I love Japanese food, so I love trying them out. I went to this izakaya and it didn't disappoint! We..."
Jules S.
"One of my fav Izakaya place. Very good food with a good variety of choices, I have been there like ten times and I haven't got disappointed at all...."
Skygirl_0708
"One of the Best!. With so many places trying to cash in on the Izakaya craze, it's good to see that there are places like this that are the genuine..."
Laughingman
"Authentic Japanese Tapas & Bar Food. It seriously doesn't get any better than this. I love Japanese food and I usually order Japanese food at least..."
Gabriel C.
"WOW. Enough Said! You can not go wrong with anything..."
Matt Dickhut
"Beautiful food, quick service, good atmosphere and value for money. Couldn't ask for much more! I'd recommend booking a table..."
Howler
"Highly recommend. Best overall food experience I encountered in Vancouver. I heart you..."
Mr. James Beard Is Jealous
"FAVVV. You HAVE to get the King Bento Box at least once. No regrets in life! It's officially my new favourite japanese restaurant..."
Sammisamantha
"Yummy~. My friends and I were left waiting for a server to show us to the table for a good 20 minutes but it was understandable since we went there..."
Mayukohara
"Its an acquired taste. Finally made it in here, and its about time honestlyThe interior is beautiful, it has a very cozy feeling with the..."
No Dessert Im Full
"Delish. Yummy yummy!! Ebi mayo was my favorite here! Other things are interesting..."
Mungbean
"Went for lunch today. The food is the best I have tasted outside of Japan!!!! Must..."
AT
"Can't... stop... eating... so... good.... Service was good. Fast and polite.Room was cramped, The table was cool, it was an old..."
BananaRocket
"Wonderful service! I accidentally got a splinter in my hand from my chopstick, and our sweet waitress patiently helped me remove it from my hand! So..."
Rascal
"So much to eat! Homemade ginger ale is..."
EatEatEat
"Kingyo is owned by real Japanese. They have good quality Japanese food. I can say this is my favorite Japanese place in Vancouver. They have best..."
Uri Cho
"Wow. This is the most Epic sushi restaurant I have ever been to. I feel like I'm in a movie and I have gone back in time to an asian country! Their..."
Nick
"Always a delight!. Its always a delight coming here for a nice meal. I usually come here after work with a couple of buddies of mine with some..."
Ashley Campbell
"Great Fusion and Place to Hang Out!. This is Vancouver Downtown Sushi at it's best. I love their grilled beef tounge on hot stone! Brilliant idea..."
Olivia
"Great Izakaya.. Came here because of a Vaneats special, but that didn't stop us from ordering a bunch of other food to try. The service was great,..."
Saeryn Correll
"So good. This is on my list to bring out-of-town guests to... I love the dark, heavy wood furniture and the menu has the power to blow minds..."
Pretend Chef
"Fantastic. Amazing amazing amazing!! You get worth spending money.If it was in N.Y. or Tokyo, would be great.Is chef..."
Carrie
"Made me cry. Why? Because I live in Calgary where sushi is in its infancy (say Vancouver 25 years ago). This restaurant is sublime. Fabulous food,..."
Fat Cat
"If you are lucky enough to get one of the deluxe bento lunches (only 10 made each day) you will be very happy. This is one of the hilights of the..."
Alley
"Uber good food and service. Last evening a fellow female foodie and I enjoyed superb dishes from the chefs of Kingyo. The salmon and tuna sushi were..."
Abattoir
"Earns its reputation for best Izakaya in Vancouver!. VanMag has deemed it the best Izakaya in Vancouver and it's well worth the hype! Very fresh..."
Boourns
"Great Food, Great Atmosphere. The sashimi is super fresh and other items are also delicious. Services were pretty good considering it was a Friday..."
1507
"Authentic Japanese Food. Had lunch here ~ good food, good service ~ Japanese servers & lots of Japanese customers ~ good..."
Lraep
"Izakaya!,,,. Come on a Sunday for lunch (there's hardy anybody) and the service is superb (heard it's been spotty sometimes for dinner). Loved the..."
Steamrollersam
"One of my favorites.. This place, besides having some outstanding food, boasts the most amazing service of pretty much any restaurant i've ever..."
Evan Thomas
"Incredibly flauvourfull and exotic,the bottom line magnificent. Each meal is Each meal is unique and features it own little surprise. When talking..."
Sytx
"Awesome!. Went to KIngyo the other night, been there a few times and nothing has changed, except the specials. The food was awesome, nice..."
Halei
Pidgin
88/100 (2724 ratings)
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"So good. Each dish kept getting better and better as it came out. The oyster shot blew our minds. So flavorful with great textures!! Great date night..."
Tyler Warren
"PiDGin is a complete dining experience. I cannot say enough about the service, special mention to Jordan and Patrick, the menu is constantly..."
Odette Cordero Dee
"A place with a really welcoming vibe with asian chefs that do a solid fusion style thats both inspired and original. Brilliant bar and table service...."
David Xiao
"The best cocktails ever and our waitress was the best. Absolutely pleasure to experience..."
Sunghae Kim
"I always enjoy coming to this place. Food and service was excellent! Their foie gras dish remains to be my..."
Alvin Garrucho
"Love their Pork fowl and Foie gras�. Melts in your mouth �. Amazing food � was here 30mins..."
Grace Ochoco-Pulgar
"On a very hot Saturday night in late June of 2022, we walked into a fairly quiet Pidgin Restaurant at 8:30 PM. As is our wont, we chose to sit at..."
Philip Gissen
"Delicious food and impeccable service. Definitely recommend the tasting menu - I enjoyed every dish they served and the cocktail I ordered was pretty..."
Stella Wei
"Of all my reviews, this one was the most difficult to write. I enjoyed my experience at pidgin. Very attentive service, luxurious preparation of..."
Jay Chow
"Great Experience!! 🌟 So glad we finally tried this place out. It's not in a great area of town but definitely worth going to. We got to sit at..."
Elsy Chow
"We got lucky and got a seat at the chef's table. The staff and service were outstanding. They were very attentive to everything, and their drink and..."
Christine Newman
"Truly an amazing dining experience. I had high expectations coming in and this place deserves a Michelin star. My waiter Harrison was extremely..."
Steven Shepherd
"Celebrated a huge milestone in my life here and the restaurant provided the perfect amount of intimacy and deliciousness. The atmosphere was very..."
Bea Servando
"I do not have the words to describe this experience. This was genuinely one of the best meals of my life. From the unique cocktail flights and sake..."
Emily Jackson
Ramen Danbo - Robson
88/100 (8666 ratings)
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"Every time I take a stroll down Robson Street, I’m constantly amazed by the sheer number of people that are lined up for Ramen Danbo. In order to..."
SoftRockin' Revue
"Super tasty ramen! I love to eat here with my partner.I don't recommend groups larger than 2 people because the space is small. There..."
KAYLAFRIER@GMAIL.COM
"If you want to eat here, get here early. There is almost always a line out the door but it moves pretty fast. It is also totally worth the..."
Ravinder
"This place was recommended by Becki & Chris(YouTube) there was already a lineup at 10:20am waiting for the doors to open at 11am i ordered the Spicy..."
Fart's Pfotografy
"My ranked #2 best ramen in Vancouver next to Santouka which is #1. Danbo offers delicious Fukuoka-style ramen. What I like is that you can customize..."
The Noodle Sensei
"This is the place that i am looking for. Their ramen is super good and i feel like im really in Japan. Must try.... its really authentic..."
Bhea Mendoza
"[3.5/5] I was pleased with the flavour of the classic tonkatsu pork broth at Ramen Danbo. The classic thin noodles with the extra firmness was not as..."
Picky Diner
"We stumbled across this place by pure accident and it was great! Authentic ramen at a very reasonable price. Excellent customer service as well...."
Alex Stoichev
"Ramen Danbo offers a Fukuoka-style ramen.You can customize your bowl of noodles, from the firmness of the noodles, richness of the broth,..."
B & E
"Today was the day I experienced real ramen for the first time. Today was the day my life changed.In all seriousness, Ramen Danbo serves..."
The Sushi Connoisseur
"Ramen Danbo is a busy little ramen shop tucked into the west side of Robson.  Getting there around 730 on a Sunday night, there was a line going out..."
JT
"When we arrive at any of the 5 or 6 ramen places on Robson near Denman at noon on Sunday, we expect to wait. It's a fact of life. So when we found..."
Yes. We,re Eating Again.
"I LOVE RAMEN DANBO. Let me start this post by saying I'm quite the ramen lover and I have tried all the ramen Vancouver has to offer and ramen danbo..."
SUPERKRNNOMS
"Yet another Ramen joint steps up to Robson street for a challenge, how does this chain from Japan fair?Overall it tastes better than..."
Drake Tsui
"Ramen Danbo specializes in Kyushu Hakata style ramen from Fukuoka. It is one of my favourite types of ramen because the noodles are thinner, and..."
Ceci
"I was told this is one of the most authentic ramen places downtown. The tonkotsu broth was very rich and the chili sauce added a nice touch. However,..."
Legend21
"While taking a stroll down Robson St, we got a little hungry and noticed a line up of people outside a rather new ramen shop.  We decided to give it..."
SanFans Delight
"Ramen Danbo is a Japan-based restaurant chain famous for their fukuoka-style tonkotsu ramen. From humble beginnings in a small town of Chikushino,..."
Reservation Under Cindy
"Excellent ramen, one of my favorites in Vancouver so far. The soup base is very flavourful and we'll balanced. They also have generous portions of..."
J.Grab
"best ramen in Vancouver,don't no why the point is so low here. there are not much options, but all well matched, especially the stock -- very..."
Zhang Jingran
"I like this location more than the one on West 4th. The ambiance is more fun and a bit bigger. I like how Zabu chicken is close by too if ever you're..."
YM_Bape
"I'm fairly regular at both Danbo locations. I like their signature Fukuoka style broth and noodles. I find that the best tasting combination is to..."
Karen
"Danbo is a Japanese franchise serving Fukuoka style tonkotsu ramen . The Robson location is their second restaurant outside of Japan!  They recently..."
Eatwithmao
"Very flavorful Fukuoka soup base. Delicious ramen. The mashed garlic sauce on the side was to die for. Love it love it love it. Will come again...."
Nuinui The Cat
"been to many ramen places , in Japan as well, this is definitely my fave place in the lower mainland! love the thin noodles, and their house hot..."
Love4food
"I'm always down for ramen... you really can never get sick of it. Lol I really enjoyed Ramen Danbo. I like that you can customize pretty..."
Jurn
"It had been several months since I visited Ramen Danbo in Kitsilano.  It was a pleasant experience then and they have since opened a second location..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Ramen Danbo is known for their Fukuoka-style Tonkotsu broth, and if there’s tonkotsu I’m there. I’ve been meaning to try this place for a while..."
@annieeatsyvr
"I love this place that customers can customize their own thickness and firmness of the soup and noodle and others. Some of the Japanese ramen are..."
Angela
"Pictured: Ramen Danbo at Robson Street for lunch. They have lunch sets too! I thought this place was very good. Great flavours. I ordered the ramen..."
Lammie Loves
"At Ramen Danbo you can customize the thickness and firmness of your noodles and the amount of fat and spice you want in your broth. I thought the..."
Food Queen
"Another location of ramen danbo, this time is in downtown, where it'll compete with the likes of santouka, marutama, and many other ramen competitors..."
Marv Wang
"When ordering this dish, you get to choose the spicy level, from 5, 10, 15, or 20 times spicier than regular broth. Last time I was here, I ordered..."
Mariatta
"1st visit had the Negi-goma tonkotsu - spicy. Spectacular ramen. Really good. Tender pork, delicious broth, loaded with green onions. Enough choices..."
Scott P
"It was so nice! I ordered a pork ramen with a gyoza. The soup was so awesome. And the noodles was yummy. They also had a good service. So satisfied..."
Sunny Wang
"Ramen Danbo has their 2nd location on Robson Street. With Robson Street already having a huge cluster of ramen shops, you would think its hard adding..."
Foodology.ca
"Ramen Danbo has their 2nd location on Robson Street. With Robson Street already having a huge cluster of ramen shops, you would think its hard adding..."
Foodology.ca
"Egg could be a little more runny, and small portions but broth is really flavourful and the chashu is so good. Would definitely recommend..."
Kirsty
"Another ramen craving night!  I know Ramen Danbo has been opened quite a while already at the West 4th location in Kitsilano then we saw their..."
Eat With Sida
"It was my first time to try Ramen Danbo on Robson Street. It was about 9:30-10pm on New Year's Eve. This place was packed and people kept lining up..."
Kit Yee Y.
"Located on Robson Street, this small Ramen bar had us in line for ONE GOOD HOUR! Thankfully, we eventually got in roughly 30 mins before close. One..."
Ufuoma Muwhen
"You want Ramen in Vancouver? There are many options. This is no-nonsense delicious Ramen. Yes, Ramen, like Art, is subjective, but I can't imagine a..."
John Wallace
"Small place, about 4-5 tables, decided to sit at the stools/counter near the kitchen, I like watching the ramen cooks in action Ordered one A lunch..."
John Y
"Great ramen spot in downtown Vancouver. We made it before the lineup got too bad. Service is extremely fast. Ramen is fresh. Broth is flavourful and..."
Melissa Eastly
"Was walking by and there was no line so took the opportunity to have a bowl of ramen. Definitely one of the best in Vancouver and recommend. Order..."
L Lee
"Edit: Been here too many times lately, tried all Ramen. I still like Classic the Best! Small little ramen restaurant on Robson with Big massive..."
Daniel Jung
"Among the best in ramen. The food never disappoints. The highlight of the ramen is the exquisite broth, so flavourable. There is always a line up to..."
Dennis G
Ramen Danbo
88/100 (6502 ratings)
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"We finally made it in here after trying for a year. I think it's a combination of COVID and the fact that it was a sunny warm day. We lucked out and..."
J-doug131
"Ramen Danbo is an authentic ramen shop with locations in both Kitsilano and downtown. The Kitsilano location was their first location outside of..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"The waiting time could be annoying at times, but it will be worth it once you get a taste of what they..."
Raimskie Bleh
"There’s no disagreement, Vancouver has some seriously good ramen joints around town (most of which are located in the downtown core). Ramen Danbo..."
Penny And Rusty
"If you are looking for a satisfying bowl of ramen, look no further. This is superb. Noodles are good, broth is delicious. Can feel the sticky gelatin..."
Prateek Gupta
"Prepare to wait in line for dinner! But it was worth it in my opinion.. tasty soup and noodles had nice texture. Gyozas were average. Good..."
W&J
"One of the more authentic and decent ramen joints in Vancouver. I love all the toppings, noodle firmness, and chashu. Too bad the gyozas are frozen..."
Naoko Tokunaga
"I've been trying to find a place that has a thicker noodle and my friend Shauna suggested that I give Ramen Danbo a go. I've driven by this place a..."
Birry Ram
"Came here for a late lunch. There was still a few folks waiting outside the restaurant. We waited about 30 mins before we were seated. The eating..."
Jee Pang
"Ben and I attended the first night of the Honda Celebration of Light on a Saturday. We drove to downtown early to secure a parking spot before some..."
Ben And Suanne
"Danbo's ramen is highly customizable, from how chewy you want your noodles (I highly recommend soft because standard is very al-dente) to how heavy..."
Angel Liu
"I went there with my Two girls for lunch. Service was pretty quick and restaurant was neat. We ate original, miso and shio ramen. They were all..."
Sweet Bread
"Ramen Danbo has become one of AngryRussian and my favorite places to eat on our movie date nights (although we’ve really only been here twice)...."
Eat 'n About
"Small little restaurant on W. 4th & Burrard, there always seems to be a bit of a wait to get in so it's popular for the neighborhood. With..."
KoalaKouple
"Came here on a weekday night and it was busy. There were people waiting outside. We wrote our name on the list and waited maybe 20-30 minutes. The..."
Natalie
"Finally had a chance to tried Danbo. Overall it's quality ramen but some drawbacks. You have to purchase sides separately like the egg, nori,..."
Eatxpert
"after being in Japan and trying many other ramen restaurants in the lower mainland, this one tops the others, in my opinion. Quality and service is..."
Love4food
"My number 1 ramen shop in Vancouver. The broth is pure ecstasy as soon as it touches your taste buds. Milky and rich Fukuokan style tonkatsu ramen. I..."
YM_Bape
"The broth was amazing... Coming from Calgary, this place was 10/10. The portions were on the smaller size but after drinking the whole bowl of..."
Maggie
"I had the classic ramen with soft and thin noodles and added the boiled egg- the boiled egg was perfect, I recommend it! I liked how the chasu was a..."
Ninja
"We decided to try Ramen Danbo at Kitsilano after reading the reviews. If you like Ramen, this is a must-go ramen place. It is obviously located at..."
Camera Gourmet
"All around good ramen, nothing negative to say about it, although it doesn't stand out has one of the top places. Every aspect is still great though,..."
Alan King Bowden
"Danbo is a Japanese franchise serving Fukuoka style tonkotsu ramen . The Kitsilano location is their first restaurant outside of Japan! The nice..."
Eatwithmao
"Not bad. The strongest part about Danbo's Fukuoka-style ramen (like Menya and Ramen Butcher) would be its rich and creamy soup base. Unlike the other..."
Oblique | Debordage
"Azota Photography and her husband came up from the States to visit, so what other place to bring them than a ramen place in Vancouver!Restaurant:..."
BitterSweetLife Food
"Pretty solid Tonkotsu ramen and Shio ramen with the option to customize: broth richness, lard quantity, noodle thickness, noodle firmness, spice..."
Karen
"I've only been here for lunch and there's always a line up (partly because the place is so small). You get your food pretty quickly and the portion..."
Oreo Waffles
"Azota Photography and her husband came up from the States to visit, so what other place to bring them than a ramen place in Vancouver!Restaurant:..."
BitterSweetLife Food
"Best ramen with lots of options and friendly staff. Went in with a family of four and they treated us well, made us aware of all the various options..."
Blake
"We came here for a quick bite ordering a Yakibuta chashu pork ramen with thick noodles. The portion of the bowl of noodles was small. If someone eats..."
Kit Yee Y.
"Small, often very busy, very good! Excellent broth and have noodles any way you want them. I prefer the blazing hot rekka ramen with thick noodles..."
Matt
"a part of my Japanese Ramen tour of Vancouver with a lovely nomnom-eranother place that i had to trya bit busy on a Sunday..."
Lostnomnom
"Really enjoyed the ramen customization options they offer. You are able to change just about anything from the spiciness to the thickness of your..."
Joshua Hueller
"You basically have to build your own bowl of ramen. The ramen just comes with the noodles and the meat itself, without any sides, like corn or eggs...."
Agnes Wong
"Ramen Danbo is one of the best ramen shops in Vancouver, and hands down the best ramen shop outside of downtown. Although they have a simple menu,..."
Spencer Ang
"This Japanese ramen joint is located in Kitsilano area with sparse street parking and I don’t find it very convenient for myself to come here..."
Julie Chu
"I enjoyed the classic tonkotsu ramen. The soup broth was good and complemented the fresh thick noodles. I did add an egg which I quite enjoyed. ..."
Tricia's Choice
"The weather has been cold (*brr!*) and a hot bowl of ramen is just what you need to warm up.  Located near 4th and Burrard, Ramen Danbo has been..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"For myself, I got the Classic Tonkotsu Ramen and added the soft-boiled egg as my add-on. This is their signature Tonkotsu pork broth and is..."
Every Day Is A Food Day
"Excellent place.  I love their rich running broth and al-dente ramen noodles.  Definitely my top two ramen options in Vancouver.  I've been to..."
Baconator
"Fuluoaka-style Tonkotsu ramen lives and breathes on West 4th Avenue in the form of a quaint looking, little Japanese noodle joint known as Ramen..."
RICKCHUNG.COM
"Probably my second favourite ramen place after Santouka, and I just discovered this place a few weeks ago too!Pros: - Love that..."
Sheila Maddy Loves
"Love how you can customize your bowl of ramen! Of course I got spicy level 15 (max is 20) and I love how the lunch combos are until 5pm. We got the..."
Nom.nom.nom.
"Changed my view and taste of ramen! I always get the classic with a boiled egg, no spice. I always drink the soup, it is so good! I will definitely..."
HungrySisters
"I love how you get to customize your ramen at this place. From noodle firmness, to amount of lard, heaviness of the broth, and spice level.. Although..."
Shari11
"Rich and delicious broth! Cha siu with the right proportion of fat and meat. Soft boiled egg is perfectly cooked. Too yummy! Definitely worth the..."
Yvonne
"Ramen Danbo is a great place to grab a bowl of ramen. While the seating is limited and the queue can be long, I strongly feel that the wait is worth..."
FoodAdventureTime
"Very delicious ramen. The service was good and the staff were friendly. The menu is short but offers a lot of choices for customizing the ramen. Will..."
Soheyl
"ate here through recommendation of a friend, i was in ubc, but not much of selection that was very very entertaining, so might as well travel a..."
Marv Wang
"Pos-Customization-Broth-Noodles-Sauce-Comparable to restaurants in..."
TK
"I ordered the classic ramen, extra firm noodles and standard everything else with an egg. I tried the broth before mixing the spicy sauce/paste in..."
Sarawr
"Ramen Danbo is the newest ramen shop to open up in Vancouver. They are known for their Fukuoka-Style Tonkotsu ramen. Ramen Danbo is a chain..."
Foodology.ca
"One of the newer ramen places to hit Vancouver. I heard a lot about it from my friend on Facebook so I decided to give it a try after work...."
Foodology.ca
"Last week I met up with Island Girl and Easy A for drinks at Mahony’s (where else?). While we were sipping on wine and enjoying the sunshine, they..."
Drunken Noms
"Can Goldilocks findA Ramen that is just rightAt Ramen Danbo?For an optimal experience at Ramen Danbo, I feel if you are..."
Moyen Chow
"I really like the classic ramen here! The noodles are thinner than what I'm used to but I love the soup base and the spicy sauce it comes with. I..."
Chubnubeats
"Classic Tonkoto Ramen – Signature Tonkotsu Pork Broth with Soft Boiled Egg topping (Mouth watering no-tamago flavoured with soya sauce) – firm..."
Justamorsel
"Best Ramen I've had yet in Vancouver. I've tried most Ramen restaurants in Vancouver and while too each there own some like it fattier then others, I..."
DanoRama
"Hey everyone, I am back today with another food post, featuring the new Ramen Danbo on West 4th in Kitsilano. Known for their authentic flavors and..."
TheHappySloths
"Hey guys happy Saturday! Today I have an exciting ramen review to share with you from Ramen Danbo , Vancouver’s newest Japanese opening in..."
Nosh And Nibble
"There's two selling points for the ramen here at Ramen Danbo:the famous Fukuoka tonkotsu broth which is extremely rich from boiled pork..."
WingHin T.
"It is more expensive compared to other places but I do like it.. I agree with the other reviewers that this place is about ~$3-4 more expensive..."
TheHappySloths
"School makes me SO hungry. I swear I burn more calories studying then I do on the treadmill! After an hour of studying I'm already ravenous LOL. On..."
Selina Lo
"Hey guys happy Saturday! Today I have an exciting ramen review to share with you from Ramen Danbo, Vancouver’s newest Japanese opening in..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Very good pork broth (you can choose how rich you want the broth to be, I got regular and tasted great), they serve thinner ramen and you also tell..."
GoMunch
"Second time vacationing in Van, had to come back to Danbo. Everything here is incredible. Love the garlic puree at the table. The pork belly melts in..."
Stefan Rees
"We waited for 70 minutes and even though it was quite a while we definitely enjoyed our meal. The service was very quick and the servers are very..."
Irish Marcellana
"While the restaurant is small, the service is quick—you will not be waiting long. I also love that they have an entirely vegan-dedicated menu. The..."
James Smith
"There was a long wait , almost 30 minutes . The place is tiny , still 5 star rating for their food and service. We hardly get good vegan options..."
M Devan
"Stopped here on a Wednesday at 1pm and there was a 15 minute wait. They have a great lunch special here! Sitting in a booth took me right back to..."
Talia Koren
"I was pleasantly surprised by how good their vegan ramen was. I would say it’s probably the best I’ve ever had. The broth was rich, thick,..."
Lisa
"We’ve been trying to eat at Ramen Danbo for two weeks now! There were so many people that were waiting in a long line to eat there! We finally got..."
Shruti G
"Danbo Ramen rounds out the top tier list of most favoured ramen restaurants in Vancouver. I will admit it took me two trips - one to the location at..."
Kyle Tam
Maruhachi Ra-men
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"First time at this restaurant and I got to say food was delicious and staff were very friendly. Definitely recommend for first..."
Utsav Moitra
"Excellent ramen here. I had the Tan men with a soft boiled egg and the flavour was delicate but on point. Being ravenous from a hike, I devoured the..."
Sarah Katherine
"Best resturent in vancouver for ramen ..its like a great expirence to have a meal at this resturent ....wants to be here every day ...love for..."
Tars Cena
"We usually go to Santouka or Kintaro, but this time, we decided to try out Marutama Ramen since we’ve been hearing and seeing it a lot on social..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"came here during a weekday off hour lunch, ordered  a tamago ramen with an extra egg, love the chicken broth here and the noodle was great as well,..."
Marv Wang
"My partner wanted to take me out for ramen. His goal, to find a ramen place that I have yet to visit, within downtown. He drove around aimlessly and..."
Maggi Mei
"Chicken-based ramen broth is rare in this city, and Marutama sits easily at the top! The taste hits the spot, the portion is good, the noodle is..."
B & E
"Several months ago, we were in the area when they were opening up for the day. Had to take advantage of checking this ramen place out without..."
Absolute Foodie
"A Saturday afternoon  -  a table for 2Ordered : their signature Tamago Ramen & 1 Original Ramen.Not many choices from the menu..."
Happy Eater 12
"I would say, this is the best ramen in Vancouver. The soup base was delicious and little bit creamy. Noodles are great. Service was great. Price is..."
Donnel P
"Very friendly staff and very quick service. Typically busy, so I'd recommend putting your name down and going for a walk. Food often comes out within..."
Noah Mar
"A really good ramen place to go to. My favorite ramen restaurant because they have the best eggs out of all the ramen restaurants I've been to in..."
LiveToEat
"I love their ramen. The noodles, meat and toppings all worth well with the well seasoned soup. It is not a watery broth, definitely a thicker broth...."
Kimmysomefood
"Exellent.I enjoyed marutama especially soft egg added on it which i cann't eat at the other shops.tastes good as same as the one i've..."
Sato
"Atmosphere: I felt like I was in Japan, the smell of the restaurant reminded me of Japan. The seats were massive and the first thought I had was the..."
Birry Ram
"Never would I have thought chicken ramen would be so creamy, thick, and soulful! Trying Marutama in the summer years ago definitely didn't do the..."
Holly Zhou
"It's all about the egg! Not the most authentic ramen place but the broth is really umami with the seaweed and chicken. Chashu is not served warm but..."
Legend21
"This is one of my favourite ramen places and one of the first ones I went to. It's a pretty busy place. They have a sheet of paper outside for people..."
Natalie
"If you love ramen, Marutama is a must. The ramen here is absolutely divine. The chicken based broth brings about a rich flavoured soup, that is full..."
Carlo Macatuggal
"One of the few Ramen restaurants which uses chicken soup base. The soup was tasty, same as the Onsen tamago (egg). We also ordered the Yaki..."
Nuinui The Cat
"Pretty tasty, good service. Better than most of the other ramen places I have been too. Would be a 4.5 but the portions are a bit small for 11 bucks..."
Custard Pudding
"Very flavourful chicken broth and honestly delicious bowl of ramen all around every single time I've visited. I love the sesame and garlic chips on..."
SoulFood
"best ramen i've had so far. anyone who doesn't like it can suck it.  doesn't feel greasy and it didn't give me the runs. 5/5 would eat..."
Stupidweeaboo
"Love this place!!! Bestest ramen ever in Vancouver. I come here over and over again despite the long trek from where I live. Their broth and egg is..."
Christina Chan
"Although the place is quite small and cramped, the food here is quite good. Their ramen is nice and hot, and the noodles are tender. Definitely one..."
Amanda Pang
"Most places in Vancouver offer only the pork tonkatsu flavour broth in ramen so Marutama Ra-men  is always a personal favourite of mine because..."
Pork_ninjas
"I'm fairly new to the ramen scene but I know good broth, toppings and noodles when I eat them. Marutama was just what I needed, a super flavourful,..."
Eat Sleep Eat Repeat
"Great ramen; the chicken broth is something different but I absolutely love it. Their soft boiled egg is perfect. Easy to get kae-dama, the extra..."
Kimberly Thom
"Their chicken broth is great as I don't like ramen broth to be too heavy. The balance is just right here. Very long line-up and waiting time, so be..."
Soulchiffon
"This is Chicken Broth Ramen! When people compare this to pork broth ramen I'm a little confused to how someone could compare this place to that. It's..."
It's Me Chuck
"We were too late for our dinner reservations at another restaurant on our first night in Vancouver so I solicited a recommendation at check-in at our..."
Westie
"Being a huge fan of Santouka, I finally decided to try Marutama and their famous chicken based broth. I enjoyed it! The noodles could be more firm..."
The Noodle Sensei
"Went there in cold rainy day.Ramen taste weak and I was little bit disappointed because they had good rating.There was line up after us, so..."
Vangirl
"a part of my Japanese Ramen tour of Vancouver with a lovely nomnom-erthis is my absoulte favourite place in VancouverLOVE the chicken..."
Lostnomnom
"I consider this ramen shop to be one of the top three in Vancouver. The ramen noodles here is thinner than most other shops. The chicken broth is..."
Cam
"Marutama has been highly praised for their perfectly soft boiled egg and flavourful chicken broth so it was about time that I tried it. Located on..."
Constant Cravings
"I’ve found my experiences with ramen to be either great hits or total misses. Very rarely have I found a place that’s just sort of okay and..."
SoftRockin' Revue
"• Place is busy most of the time, write your name on the clipboard to wait for queue, be patient• Nice/ good server, attentive to your..."
KOOkiecream
"I had put off trying Marutama for the longest time because I thought I didn't like chicken based broth. But being the ramen whore that I am, I tried..."
@VANEATS604
"You'll like it if you enjoy chicken broth. Soup is well balanced, Ramen is average in terms of texture and taste, but is well made up for with the..."
M.Choi
"Got the Tamago Ramen. I love the soft-boiled egg, it was cooked perfectly. The broth is chicken based so it's less oily and fatty tasting than pork...."
Jentaro
"I love this ramen place and will be back! The chicken broth was so flavorful and healthy. I love that it is lighter than the pork broth - also, I..."
Benzypooh
"Simple and fresh, two words I would use to describe this place. Located on Robson and Bidwell, Marutama is close to Santouka and is in a tough..."
Karan Suri
"Chicken ramen!🐓 One of the only few in Vancouver but it's definitely worth trying. I've eaten here a handful of times and most of the time it's..."
Karen
"Marutama Ra-men is located on the West End (Robson and Bidwell). It has a typical Japanese-themed colour with a heavy wood door. Food: ..."
Camera Gourmet
"Perfect bowl of ramen for a chilly day. There was no wait when I went but shortly after being seated there was a long queue. The seating is cramped..."
Bernice
"After being disappointed by every single ramen shops in Calgary, Kev and I reached the conclusion that Vancouver is the ultimate place for ramen..."
Cathy Lin
"Rich and flavourful broth but slightly too oily. It comes with thin noodle so the texture isn't bouncy and chewy like the thick ones that I like..."
Jenny L
"Their soup base is using chicken broth. They have a ramen called 'Aosa'. Aosa is the Japanese Seaweed. The taste is very unique. Also try their..."
DavidTheFoodie
"Every time I want ramen but craving a different flavor, I hit this place up. The broth is excellent and that damn egg - on fleek yo. The line can get..."
MethodSTYLES
"Rated one of the top ramen shops in Vancouver and rightfully so, Marutama serves homemade ramen with rich chicken broth. The noodles are thin and..."
GoMunch
"After being disappointed by every single ramen shops in Calgary, Kev and I reached the conclusion that Vancouver is the ultimate place for ramen..."
Cathy Lin
"Something crazy happened. I'M NO LONGER ALLERGIC TO EGGS!!! I can't believe it - but it's TRUE!!!I feel like I'm living in a dream. *Is this real..."
Selina Lo
"Probably the best ramen place in town in my opinion. There's always a line up, and I honestly don't mind lining up for it! Marutama uses chicken..."
Shari11
"Decent chicken-based ramen. The broth was rich and flavorful. The noodles and chashu were not up to my standard, but I would go back for the..."
Cathy Lin
"Beavis and The Pretzel Monster have been hassling me for weeks now wanting to go out for ramen, but for one reason or another every time we agreed on..."
Drunken Noms
"This ramen place is the bomb. I've tried multiple ramen places in Vancouver and this is by far the better than Santouka and Kintaro. The..."
SunnySideUp
"Ramen craving time!  Marutama Ra-men is a Ramen place located on Bidwell Street near Robson.  It is a chained Ramen Bar not only in Japan but also..."
Eat With Sida
"Using chicken broth as their base, the ramen is much lighter than pork soup base. Flavour was not missing though, but you do feel less groggy and..."
Karin Kam
"Hi friends! I just had a really eventful day today, so I'm writing up a post before I get too tired and forget everything. Today, my sister, her..."
Vivian Chung
"Fantastic chicken broth, which is a great options for those that are not fans of traditional pork broth ramen. The texture and flavour of the noodles..."
J.Chews
"I absolutely love ramen and this place made me fall in love once again. First off, the service here was amazing. The servers were very friendly and..."
Borntoeat
"Long time no see everyone! We're well into the Vancouver Summer and I'm dying from all the sun. I can't deal with the heat. But I've been coping with..."
Vivian Chung
"Food: 4/5    Service: 2/5    Atmosphere: 3.5/5    Price: Avg. $15/personReturn: MaybeI love Ramen, since I was a high school..."
ColoursOnWhite
"Long time no see everyone! We're well into the Vancouver Summer and I'm dying from all the sun. I can't deal with the heat. But I've been coping with..."
Vivian Chung
"Not your typical style of ramen. All of Marutama's broths are chicken-based. The noodles are amazinggg and the pork is very tender. I had the Tamago..."
The Foodiographer
"Marutama recently opened near my apartment, and I had to try the newest ramen spot on the block. Marutama stands out amongst the ramen places in the..."
Leigh T
"Now, i can't and i won't profess to being a Ramen expert. In fact, this was only the second Ramen in my sad, pathetic Ramen starved life. But, by..."
Andrew James
"Standing in line for ramen seems to be the norm in the West End. Marutama Ramen is no exception to having ramen enthusiasts waiting outside. Tucked..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Chashu gods. This is my favourite ramen place. Their chashu is soo tender and delicious. And the egg... is it even possible to make it like..."
Mama Beur
"Good quality. Noodles were made in house and super yummy with diff choice od texture~ soup was authenic and flavourful~ did not taste msg and was not..."
Because1215
"Pork Based > Chicken Based. It's still not bad though! Cute space, fast service, will probably come back when I have a..."
No Dessert Im Full
"Chicken broth ramen. Very different from the other ramen joints in town.They use a chicken broth rather than a pork broth used in most ramen..."
Mister Y
"Good try!!. I had a vegetable noodle and add 1 extra noodle to share with my friend. I also ordered a white radish oden and egg omelet. everything..."
Tiffany H
"A different kind of Ramen on Ramen Rd.. I had noticed Marutama's door during their renovation before they opened, and instantly really wanted to try..."
Yunomi
"Amazing. Consistent quality every time. I like Marutama more than Santouka. I love the egg and the light broth. The traditional pork broths, although..."
Labbit
"My girlfriend got mild cha shu while I got spicy. Spicy ruins the taste! Mild is..."
S.K
"Love it!. Me and my friends visited this restaurant today and all 3 of us loved it! (My friends are usually quite picky about the taste) The staffs..."
Kaka921
"Love it here! I think this place is new so there isn't a full menu. The chicken soup was super tasty, the daikon was good, everything was great but..."
Mama Bear
"Delicious!. Been there twice this week! Love this ramen. Perfectly cooked egg, yummy noodles, interesting seaweed and an unctuous and flavourful..."
Lodgecookie
"Speedy service Ramen. Since I was solo, it was quick to get a seat then they took my order and not a few minutes later it came so quite impressed..."
Andy Wong
"Good Ramen!!. I had a bowl of their Marutama Ra-men with an egg and 2 slices of pork, requested it with a mild spicy chicken flavored soup base. The..."
Jade
"Wonderfully rich flavors and a great staff that happily accommodated my 7-year old. The food was so good we immediately tried to decide when we..."
Joe Schmeltzer
"Amazing Ramen! The broth is unique and little creamy. The pork belly is the probably the best I’ve had and service, outstanding! Looking forward..."
Tabatha Kahn
"Sweet little ramen spot with excellent broth and mix of toppings. Thin noodles here go really well with the hearty rich broth and makes for such a..."
Lucy Chai
"Everything about this place screams authentic Japanese, from the decor, to the seats at the tables (you'll understand when you go), to the service..."
Carl Truong
"Solid choice for ramen in Vancouver, rich and balance broth (cream chicken broth) which is refreshing different than other pork bone variants. Decent..."
Chris
"Having lived and ate in many restaurants in Vancouver, I should say this place is not the best but one of the nice ones. There are so many great..."
Philip Raymond Lim
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Robson St
87/100 (3585 ratings)
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"My son always bring me here whenever im in Vancouver. The best ramen ever. The place is tiny, long cue as always, but it’s worth waiting...."
Carol G Kirknes
"Luckily we got seated pretty quickly upon arrival, service was great. Vegetarian Ramen, didn’t look all that appetizing in the menu photo, but it..."
Andy Byerlay
"The best Ramen I have ever tried. Great food and service at a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend this..."
Carlos Ortiz
"It was my first time trying Ramen ever.... we showed up at 22.55 at your doors and you guys let us in even if you were closing already. Great food,..."
Ksena May
"I constantly seek comfort in a good bowl of warm noodle soup. I like Pho for its lightness and consistency, something simple and making me feel..."
David Peng
"I went today solo and got a seat right away. Lucky. There was a big line 5 minutes later. So the Ramen was very good!! I've had my fair share of..."
Scott Mifflin
"First time there very quick service and very tasty..."
Todd Loitz
"Compared to the other store at San Jose, this one is more like Ramen shop!l like..."
Shih-Hsien Hsu
"Excellent as usual! Long line up, but certainly worth the..."
Eric B. Fetchko
"This is our go to place when we are in Vancouver. Best ramen hands..."
Natasha de Leon
"11/10 would always eat here. Better than my steam library The soup's light reflection is the brighter than my future Sacrifice your time in line for..."
Chris Lu
"Amazing Tasty 😋 Soup 🍜!!! Congratulations..."
Manuel Galeana
"That tender meat was so impressive.I love to go..."
Gloria Cai
"Just reviewed on zomato! Your toroniku ramen was soooo damn..."
Immy Love
"Delicious is worth..."
Catherine Chen
"Great..."
Peter McGuire
"I strongly advise trying their Tokusen toroniku ramen (Shio..."
Germany Fischer
"The broth is abso-fucking-lutely amazing. And everything else in..."
Richard Lewis
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Aurora Tsai
"El mejor Ramen � excelente servicio y muy buena calidad en los..."
Manuel Alejandro Rico Montiel
"Seriously good ramen. Get the Kara Miso Ramen with extra..."
Raz Schwartz
"It was everything I was hoping for! great service wonderful..."
Nati Herron
"This IS the best ramen place i have ever been..."
Wei Tsen
"Best ramen in downtown..."
Martin Millena
"Beat ramen in..."
Ray Lam
"BEST RAMEN IN VANCOUVER!!!! FANTABULOUS! MUST TRY! WE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LITTLE..."
David Tw Ho
"There was a bit of a wait at this restaurant- I wouldn't say that there's an ample amount of seating. It's quite squishy near the entrance; when I..."
Joanne Liu
"This is probably the best ramen restaurant i have been in outside Japan.The venue is unremarkable but it is very busy and for good reason. The..."
Greg Marcia
"My favourite ramen place from what I've tried in Vancouver so far. Often a line-up out the door and all the way down and past the store front during..."
Jen
"Tasty ramen, but I've had better. The broth in the shio ramen was definitely the best part - unctuous and comforting. However, I don't think the..."
K L Chan
"Probably one of the best ramen places in town!Large selection of ramen dishes, cooked to perfection - the broth is creamy and..."
B & E
"Best Ramen in Vancouver. It's a busy place with fast service and usually a line, but quick turnover. Worth the wait. They always play jazz which..."
Galapoodlestar
"Best Ramen you can get your hands on and yes! Even the soups are out of this world!! A must try if in downtown for a good fill of nutritious and..."
The Hip Foodies
"There's a reason this is one of the most popular Ramen places in this neighborhood. Their menu is large, but their best item is by far their Ramen...."
Lebloop
"Delicious!! Cost-friendly! Authentic Japanese ramen! A must visit in Vancouver every time! 5 stars!! May have short lineups during lunch & dinner..."
Laura
"I've had a lot of ramen all over the world... Including Tokyo. The ramen here was great by any standards. I tried the house special ramen with miso..."
Push
"One of the most authentic and delicious ramen in Vancouver. Their broth is perfectly rich and seasoned well. The only downside is that their eggs are..."
Noah Mar
"Came here for lunch with my boyfriend and it was super busy. Luckily the wait was only around 10-15 minutes for a table. The restaurant itself is..."
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"One of the Best Ramen in TownA hot summer early evening - a table for 2Very lucky to get a table without long line-ups (because..."
Happy Eater 12
"My absolute favorite ramen place in all of Canada. The broth is so rich, flavorful and creamy. ALL of the ramen bases are amazing. You really can't..."
Lenny Wing-King
"Service is very good, and food is incredible. Probably the best Ramen and Gyoza in town, by far, it was delicious and tasty!! We will return here,..."
Julien Elleouet
"First time i knew Santouka Ramen when i watched the waku waku japan show several years ago. Now i try myself this famous ramen from Hokkaido, which..."
Kezia Elsty
"As an avid ramen lover, I’m always searching for a new place to try out. Sometimes I just can’t help myself but revisit old favourites over and..."
Reservation Under Cindy
"Been here many times. They are still one of the best Ramen in town. Now not so much of a line up. Their rice bowl also very good. Kyozas were..."
Nuinui The Cat
"Food is delicious, ambiance is authentic Japanese and the servers are very friendly. 10/10 would recommend to eat here often. I've ordered almost..."
LiveToEat
"This place is tiny and the turnover is alarming. But the service is hella fast and the quality is fabulous. We ordered the miso ramen of..."
MCalgary
"Heard about this place being the best for ramen in Vancouver. It's definitely worthy of the 30 min queue we had to wait for to try it! I had the shio..."
Ninja
"While in Vancouver for a conference on a particularly cold day, I found myself craving some hot tea and a steaming bowl of ramen. When I arrived, I..."
Snackabu
"best ramen I have tried in Vancouver so far.all true color and they r so delicious. However, taste a little bit greasy when I am abt finish it...."
Camille Zhang
"While treking Robson Street late in the evening, 3 of us were trying to decide where to get our ramen fix.  One of my friends suggested checking out..."
JT
"|Shio Ramen with salmon ricebowl|The restuarant was filled with people when we walked in but the wait wasn't very long. The shio ramen was..."
Asia Chan
"Good ramen, but I wouldn't call it the best in Vancouver. I had the miso ramen with a side of boiled egg and I had no major complaints - maybe a bit..."
J.Grab
"I like their tonkotsu broth - very rich and creamy regardless of which flavour you choose. My favourite is Shoyu. However I feel like the chashu is..."
Legend21
"The best ramen in town. Hokkaido Ramen delivers and exceeds expectations. The place itself was a cozy, little and warm restaurant that offered little..."
Carlo Macatuggal
"Closest thing to Japan we've experienced since being there. From the awesome ramen to the delicious side dishes to the gyoza to die for, this place..."
3geckolimit
"Best food I've had in s long time!! Amazing!! You must go here. And the dessert was great!! Seemed busy so almost didn't got in but fast turn over...."
Joanne Lagasse
"Oishi! Delicious Ramen. Cool atmosphere. We sat at the big table by the front window which lead to some fun conversations with other patrons. Ramen..."
RubyTuesday
"Excellent broth, I had the shoyu ramen and it was rich and deep. Pork was lovely, I didn't really care for the noodles, they were cooked properly but..."
Chris
"Solid ramen here, definitely quite rich in taste, and quite savoury. Got the salmon bowl which was quite dry and bland in flavour. The chashu was..."
Holly Zhou
"We always stop here when we visit Vancouver. It's tried, tested and true - warm, tasty broth that's especially delicious after waiting outside in the..."
Hangry In YYC
"I liked the ramen. I just didn't like the feeling of being rushed because there's a line up at the door and also that my friend and I were sat at..."
Allan C.
"This Ramen joint has by far the best tasting pork broth in my opinion. The portion is slightly smaller than other Ramen places. The line ups are..."
It's Me Chuck
"There have been many hyped restaurants in Vancouver and in our opinion only a few have lived up to expectations; Hokkaido most definitely meets and..."
Jelizatin Eats
"So delicious, and highly recommend! I am not a patient person so the line put me off the first time I walked past, but I can't resist ramen so I went..."
Immy Love
"Having been to Kintaro, motomachi, and a few ramen joints around burnaby and richmond, I can safely say that this is the best ramen restaurant I've..."
Bitesizedfoodie
"This is so far the best Japanese food I have had ! The ramen is crazy good . It's filling and the taste remains in your mouth all day long .. Though..."
Cai
"I love this place so much I come here weekly. Sometimes twice a week. My favourite is their Shio Ramen.Their broth is just heavenly and..."
The Noodle Sensei
"Santouka is one of my favourite ramens joints in Vancouver. I've been multiple times and their ramen is consistently good. I've had their spicy..."
Jurn
"a part of my Japanese Ramen tour of Vancouver with a lovely nomnom-erprobably the busiest Ramen place in Vancouverand it was my very..."
Lostnomnom
"I often seek comfort in a good bowl of warm noodle soup. I like Pho for its lightness and consistency, something simple and making me feel better..."
Picky Diner
"Came here on a recommendation from a friend. The food and service were phenomenal. Within minutes of ordering our ramen and gyoza, our food came out...."
Christiana
"Top 3 ramen restaurant in Vancouver - In my opinion anyways. I love the texture of their noodles. It's just right! It goes without saying that their..."
Navid Shahram
"All time favorite ramen place in Vancouver, great location, plenty of desert places near by. I come here twice a week. Brought my friends here last..."
Patrick Gao
"Came here after checking out the 420 festivities at Sunset beach. Pretty busy early evening but didn't have to wait long. The place is fairly small..."
Daniel Wang
"I came here for lunch trying their tsukemen. Since I came here by myself, I didn't have to wait in line. I got a seat at the bar right away. That was..."
Kit Yee Y.
"I had the Shio Ramen and it was way too salty to me. My friend felt the same too. I poured two cups of hot water and it didn't help much. It would've..."
Grace
"If you've been to the super-popular Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, you may have noticed that for $1 you can get an "appetizer" of two pats of butter...."
Simon
"Ah Santouka, the iconic line ups and bowls of steaming ramen make me think of what Japan must look like. This used to have my #1 spot before Marutama..."
@VANEATS604
"Long line up but efficient servicing. They would rush you out after you finish your ramen for the next table flip. Tried Shio Ramen. Love their ramen..."
Jentaro
"I love this Ramen place!! I've been some other Ramen restaurants before, they are not bad, but this one is my favorite and best! Their soup and rice..."
Far
"My go-to ramen joint. Always jump back and forth between the shio and the karamiso ramen, but what never changes is that I order the gyoza. I..."
Dempsey Charles Watson
"If you're ever on vacation in Vancouver make sure Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is on your list of restaurants to try. I spent the long weekend in..."
Loves2eat
"This place is sooo yummy! Definitely one of the best ramen I've tasted so far. I ordered the Shio ramen combo that included a grilled salmon and roe..."
R
"Wow! Excellent dinner last night. Had the spicy ramen and roasted salmon with rice. Flavored were crazy good. I'm only in Vancouver for another 2..."
Brian
"Every time I get that ramen crave this is the first place I think of! Lines are usually out the door but it never takes too long. Service is very..."
Jessica Lee
"From Edmonton, but I stop by at least once anytime I'm in Vancouver.I've been here at least 6-7 times. Will be back in town in a couple weeks..."
Doug Trieu
"The ramen options are limitless in Vancouver these days. I remember back when there was like maybe 1-2 good places for ramen, but even then it wasn't..."
The Tila Diaries
"I live in Calgary, and would fly to Vancouver to have a bowl of Santouka Ramen. I could eat it everyday for every meal for the rest of my..."
Psy
"This place is always pretty busy whenever we drop by and doesn't take reservations, so it's probably best to come by in smaller groups to shorten the..."
Pauleena Ling
"Long wait, but for good reason!I was shocked to see a line as long as it was outside the restaurant . Once we were seated the food arrived..."
Renea
"Love their Kara miso ramen. My all time favourite ramen place in Vancouver even though there are plenty of choices in downtown Vancouver. But the..."
Alice Yuan
"Fast service, delicious ramen, friendly staff. They are normally busy with a long line up, so when we were in the neighbourhood in late hours in a..."
Soheyl
"Went to this restaurant on a Monday night, had a short line up, waited about 10 min for a seat, ordered a miso ramen and gyoza, both were very..."
RaymonDo
"Super popular ramen joint in Downtown West End, you'll usually see a long line-up of people outside. The miso ramen has a very rich broth which I..."
GoMunch
"On a rainy day, we decided to come back to Santouka for a quick meal in the afternoon. Surprisingly, there was a small lineup at that time of the..."
Jenny L
"This is by far the best ramen I've had in a long time. The broth is probably the highlight of this place. So well prepared and flavourful;it left me..."
Joshua Low
"We finally got to try this place, but it did not live up to the hype. The ramen was good - no doubt, but I would not line up to eat there. The broth..."
Benzypooh
"It's hard to say much about this place that hasn't already been said.  I've been coming here since it opened and I'm sad to say that the quality has..."
Laughingman
"Possibly the best ramen that I've had in my life outside of Japan.They specialise in a pork broth soup base. That was some delicious broth...."
Elena Ching
"My all-time favorite ramen place. Has always been recommending it to my friends who hasn't tried ramen yet. Problem is their space is so small, which..."
Maria Angela
"This is good ramen and it used to be my favorite when it first opened about 3 years ago. The meat was good, the broth was rich but now it's slowly..."
SunnySideUp
"This is one of my favorite ramen restaurants and I always try to have a meal here when i'm in Vancouver. There is always a line up so I try to go the..."
My Lucky Belly
"Always a favourite stop whenever I am in Vancouver. Although the line waits can be long, the staff are incredibly friendly and efficient, and the..."
J.Chews
"Santouka is by far our favourite authentic ramen joint in Vancouver. You know they’re good when there’s always a long line up outside their shop...."
Alpaca Lunch
"In a city that rains for most of the year, a ramen shop offering bowls of steaming soup and a warm space is bound to succeed, which is evidenced in..."
Claire Chan
"This is one of a few ramen places that has consistent quality. Miso and shiyo ramen are always rich and tasty. Both are not too salty but flavorful..."
Yvonne
"Such a great place for ramen. There was a bit of a line as per usual. However, that did not stop our waitress from taking our order so our ramen..."
Spectacledeater
"Overhyped as usual.  I ran down the block to eat the ramen before closing here.  I loved everything about the ramen except for the piece of pork..."
CyniC-
"Overrated, although better than the one in Toronto. I enjoy Santouka, it'll always be "good" ramen but never great or amazing in my books...."
Drake Tsui
"I've been here a few times and it's is always absolutely packed, and for good reason. Of all the amazing restaurants on Robson this one definitely is..."
Joshua Hueller
"Favorite ramen place in vancouver! Flavorful broth and delicious charshu! Love ordering their pork jowl ramen. Their gyoza is also amazing! Crispy..."
Shari11
"Santouka i'll say is one of the top ramen joints in vancouver as of since they opened till now as of 2015. In terms of taste the broth is..."
Marv Wang
"Loved the food here, but seating is limited (it fills up pretty fast), and the temperature inside always tends to be on the warmer side (maybe..."
Kabir
"Absolutely loved the ramen here. Only waited 15 minutes when the line was past the store. The shio ramen was packed of flavour and the combination of..."
Jenny
"Wow this is one of the best spicy garlic ramen soups i’ve had! Hokkaido Ramen Santouka never fails to impress. It’s that good! The pork is so..."
Natasha Tan
"The ramen is good specially the Robson special ramen but it's not the best one in town. The porc pieces were delicious as well I give a 5 star to the..."
Amir Alimohammadifar
"We loved this place. Flew in from Ontario and were craving a delicious bowl of Ramen. Hokkaido did not disappoint. It was crazy busy but we only..."
Jordan McGregor
"Of all the ramen places we went to in Vancouver, this is by far our favourite. They have the always delicious tsukemen which many places do not have..."
Stephen Chow
"Very intricate flavor from this ramen house! Quite different from other ramen houses in Vancouver, definitely not the best imo, but 100% worth..."
Daniel Jung
"I got the tsukemen (regular flavour), and the noodles were very chewy. The broth wasn't as thick as I hoped, and it was on the saltier side. It came..."
Gwen Yeung
"Great ramen shop! Rich broth. Chewy (in a good way) noodles. Plump gyoza. What's not to love? The staff is polite and attentive too. I've been coming..."
D MC
"Just love Santouka. Definitely my favorite ramen place in Vancouver. Very rich and unique flavour. Always a must eat when we come..."
Johnny Choi
Motomachi Shokudo
87/100 (1327 ratings)
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"It was raining, and we had been in it all day. Soggy socks and a drenched jacket, the result of traipsing around without an umbrella. So when lunch..."
Maggi Mei
"To my dismay, the chashu was piled atop a pile of bean sprouts. It wasn’t as egregious as the towering mountain that you get at places like Gojiro,..."
Frederick Wong
"Motomachi Shokudo is consistently one of our favorite ramen places in town. The texture of the ramen is fantastic, the broth is sufficiently rich,..."
B & E
"New owner and new menu. The previous owner retired and the head chef became the owner. I was here last time, I ordered their signature..."
MapleMaple
"Not easy to find but worth it. Very small place. Food was great. I had the charcoal ramen that was delicious. The food and ambiance were very..."
ShaunF
"Its nice to try new tings like the bamboo-charcoal miso ramen. Nice thick soup, kinda rich but still delectable and very healthy for you coz bone..."
YM_Bape
"I tried their Bamboo Charcoal Miso Ramen and thought it was interesting but didn't really taste that different from a typical miso ramen. The portion..."
Legend21
"This is by far my favorite ramen place in Vancouver, and there are a lot of them!! I always love their cold ramen when they have it, super innovative..."
Leslie Huang
"Motomachi Shokudo Ramen, not a name that rolls off the tongue thats for sure. A friend made a quick stop in Vancouver a couple days before he went..."
Greatfoodmediocrecompany
"The Ramen was flavorful. This is one of the best ramen in Vancouver. The Onsen tamago was done perfectly. What is better than a hot bowl of..."
Nuinui The Cat
"We came here on a Friday afternoon for lunch. It wasn’t too busy, but since there were three of us, we had to wait about 10 minutes — not too bad..."
F
"Accepted an impromptu invitation today to try Motomachi Shokudo. They have a variety of soup bases, including an intriguing Bamboo-Charcoal. You get..."
Simon
"Finally visited one of my old favorite ramen shops in Vancouver again. Motomachi was one of the first ramen shops established in what had become..."
Cam
"Food was good and the servers were nice. This places feels more comfortable and is cleaner than Kintaro Ramen. Although the seats weren’t that..."
HungryBlob
"The wait was a little long, but it's all worth it! The broth, noodles and toppings complimented each other! I believe they have one of the best..."
Papabeur
"Will wanted his last lunch in Vancouver to be Ramen. So I took him to the corner of Robson and Denman, where we could choose from some of the best..."
Picky Diner
"I got the shoyu ramen. Excellent! Not too over the top in terms of flavour. Service was quick, and you get a nice atmosphere. Probably not worth a..."
Yi-Ying Lu
"Came here near closing at around 10ish with a group of 4 including me and we were seated immediately. The tables were extremely small so we had to..."
Joshua Low
"Tsukemen is certainly spicy and tasty.  The menu offered extra noodles for $3 and I thought what a good way to enjoy more of the broth!   BUT I was..."
Michael Lee
"They say sometimes the best things in life are found when you least expect it, and I think that was the case with Motomachi. Discovered whilst..."
Nathaniel Hall
"Moto Machi was simply AMAZING...I wish I had more days in Vancouver to dine there AT LEAST one more time!  Recommended by a BC local and the broth..."
Rick Shibasaki
"I came back after a bit if a bitter experience here. This place does have great ramen. The consistency of the noodles are excellent. They are nicely..."
DanoRama
"This is the only place in Vancouver having Bamboo-Charcoal Black Miso Ramen. "Bamboo charcoal is effective for improving digestive..."
DavidTheFoodie
"Hands down my favorite ramen joint. I was hesitant to try the bamboo charcoal ramen but hot damn was it worth it. Serving size is generous for what..."
MethodSTYLES
"Love their dark broth. The egg is done perfect too. The only thing is you can't go here and get a table while waiting for your friends. Basically..."
YYCFoodie
"Came here during our first night in Vancouver, and were greeted by a line out the door! Waited approximately 20 minutes, and then were seated..."
Tania
"It had been several years since I had gone to Motomachi Shokudou. With so many ramenya opening up in Vancouver, you can never run out of choices. I..."
Idea Rabbit
"There are many popular ramen restaurant in Vancouver, mostly clustered around Denman/Robson. The most popular ones are denoted by the crazy line up...."
Zuuchini
"One of my favorite ramen places! Chewy noodles and good soup! The meat in the ramen wasn't overly fatty either and the egg was done perfectly. Hits..."
Mandy Wu
"In the land of Ramen joints that is the Robson and Denman area you better make good stuff or you ain't lasting all that long! Motomachi Shokudo has..."
Andrew James
"For my next ramen adventure, I headed to Motomachi Shokudo located near Denman and Robson.  Motomachi piqued my interest after being mentioned as..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Very Tasty Ramen. Definitely will come back, Shoyu Ramen highly..."
Joeyee Chow
"Spicy Miso Ramen. I came here with 2 friends around lunch time and it was packed, the place was small only had a few tables the servers was..."
Samuel
"Fabulous and quaint.... This small, quaint, and authentic ramen noodle house should not be overlooked. The spicy and balace in each bowl is artfully..."
MsL
"In Perfect Japanese Style. I am going to do this review short and sweet. In Japanese Style. Pffaa, at least let me try.How many Japanese..."
Kyle Lee
"Real Japanese Ramen. Trust me, I am Japanese!..."
Miwa H
"Ramen goodness!. So many ramen places in that vicinity. Had the Charcoal Dark Miso Ramen and the broth was a bit strong for me in terms of taste but..."
Andy Wong
"7/10 Death Row inmates chose this as their last meal. Extra BBQ Pork Shio - The first time you try it, you're indifferent about it. The second time..."
Hot Body Jason
"Fairly good. The bamboo charcoal dark miso ramen tastes good! A little bit oily though :-(The waiter may be Japanese and doesn't speak good..."
Alyssa Zhou
"NOT too oily, a bit salty. Ramen expert always mention about the soup -> ramen -> meat...To me, the soup and ramen was just satisfied, the best..."
EatLover
"Best in Vancouver, hands down. I have tried all the other places around but will always return to Motomachi. If you want to wait outside in the rain..."
GingerG
"Definitely worth going!. I have been receiving really good comments about this ramen place, so I decided to go with my friends for lunch after having..."
Articuno
"My favorite ramen place in Vancouver. I've been to other ramen places like Kintaro/Benkei/Santouka/G-Men (and other ones that might not belong to..."
Chubby Chick
"Even better than Kintaro. I'm aware the place is both opened by the same chef, but there's two things that sets this place apart from Kintaro.1)..."
Sean
"This is now the best Ramen place we've tried. Big bowls, excellent noodle taste and texture, lots of quality toppings, rich and tasty broth. Not too..."
EV Dave
"Kintaro's Hot Cousin - Excellent Ramen!. Why hello Motomachi Shokudo. You're posh, sexy, and speak with a French accent - but can you cook me a big..."
Eat-Snap-Repeat
"We went to check out Motomachi Shokudo on a late Friday evening and the place was packed. It probably doesn’t help how tiny this ramen’s digs..."
Jonny
"Hey guys! To cap off this week’s feature on ramen, this last piece is on one of Vancouver’s smallest ramen stops, Motomachi . Does their famed..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Run by the same group as Kintaro, Motomachi, their hip new cousin, is just a few doors down! The ambience is totally different, notches higher than..."
Selina Lo
"The other week, Anata and I decided to get some ramen for dinner. I said I wanted to go to Motomachi Shokudo, as I haven't had their dark miso ramen..."
Rebusaurus Eats
" All of the ingredients are organic and super delicious. The broth is extremely savory, and the noodles compliment it in the perfect way. Some might..."
Couple Of Foodies
"I’ve heard of blackened fish and blackened chicken. But blackened soup? Or bamboo charcoal dark miso ramen, to be more precise. In Asian cultures,..."
Bill Corbett
"I'm no expert in Ramen, but I prefer deep, clean, msg free, not too fatty taste and Motomachi Shokudo delivers exactly that. We both had nama shoyu..."
Theduy
"This is my favourite ramen in..."
Jeff Rambharack
" Santouka Ramen has my number one vote because of the delicious melt-in-your-mouth toroniku (pork cheeks) and tasty pork broth. However, their..."
Hippo's Foodprint
"I LOVE this ramen and soup. First, the ramen is cooked perfectly al dente and this bowl is just packed full of all sorts of goodies - peas, corn,..."
Two Hungry Piglets
"While there’s plenty of ramen options in the neighbourhood, for me Motomachi stands out as a favourite. The ramen is excellent here - good..."
OJ H
"We came here as the lineup outside Kintaro Ramen was a bit long for our liking and our kids were super hungry. Plenty of seating available here so..."
Attila Szamoskozi
"It’s very authentic and not too complicated! I love that the chair is so unique! I also love the fact you can hang your jacket on the wall and not..."
Ellie
"Delicious! The ramen broth is lighter and they have the black miso flavour! The pork kakuni was also tasty. Would go again, perfect date spot for the..."
Ro S
"Motomachi Shokudo has been a staple for me for a long time. The ramens are flavorable and the team is welcoming and cooperative Super friendly and..."
Alex Kwok
"This place is amazing. It has a very traditional/authentic Japanese feel. Indoor is small but cozy, which really adds to the experience. The staff..."
soum kundu
"I used to come here a lot. I used to love their Spicy Miso Ramen which included chicken, corn, lotus root, sugar snap peas etc... Then later on they..."
Filipe Lopes
Suika Snackbar
87/100 (2821 ratings)
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"Great place great food great friendly staff. Even came out to sing happy birthday. Highly..."
Benny Poon
"Great atmosphere and great food with consistently good service. The dinner portions are smaller, like at an izakaya, but their lunches are filling...."
Lucas Ishikawa
"The Seattle Suika has such a different vibe, it might as well have a different name completely. I had a fantastic time. Staff was for the most part..."
Bran Eveland Cron
"Always consistent - the food was amazing. I always try something different and have not had one bad experience at any of their restaurants. Suika is..."
Andrew Alojado
"Always top on my list. Taste and services is..."
Margie Chen
"Great vibe. Cheap wine and the best short ribs I've ever..."
Jamie Murphy
"Food was amazing. The staff there were sooooo nice. I felt sick and gross, but when I walked into the resturant I was lit up by the staff's energy...."
Diane Chow
"Every dishes I ordered was so yummy, cushion Japenese, good service, highly..."
Fannie Ko
"It's a lovely place to eat with friends and..."
Tavia Cui
"The food is great. Dynamic steak, corn thing, we're my..."
Norm Lee
Maruhachi Ra-men
87/100 (2280 ratings)
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"The broth is fabulous, the egg so delicious and the pork is very good. Oddly there are times when you get about half the portion of..."
Christine Walsh
"Pretty darn good. One of my first ramen experiences in Vancouver. The store front is beautiful. Last I was there, it was a little cramped in there...."
Jen
"One of the better ramen joints in Vancouver. The broth was very flavourful and light, the egg, pork, and the noodles were all delicious. The garlic..."
Jelizatin Eats
"Had ramen to this branch and was happy as they’re consistent with their Ramen from noodles to broth. This branch is not that super busy compared to..."
Donnel P
"Best chicken broth ramen! The Pork slices are very thinly sliced, just wished there were more pieces for the price of 12$. The thin noodles pair well..."
Lina
"Definitely the best Chicken broth ramen we have ever had. We got the original, and asked for spicy. It certainly had a nice spice kick, the noodles..."
Foodie Muggles
"Have nothing bad to say about Marutama. Each visit only reminds me that I need to come here more often. Their signature dish: Tamago Ramen (spicy, of..."
Jurn
"Out of all of the Ramen joints that I’ve tried so far (and I confess, it’s not a WHOLE lot), my best memory comes from the Marutama down at the..."
SoftRockin' Revue
"The spicy tamago ramen remains one of our favourite dishes anywhere in Vancouver. In this particular location, they served decent handmade gyoza as a..."
B & E
"came here during dinner, quick dinner, packed, but still okay not much waiting. luckily eating for one doesn't need to take much time due to space..."
Marv Wang
"I like ramen. I mean I really like ramen. There are few things quite as comforting as a piping hot bowl of soup noodles on a chilly day. One of the..."
Michael Kwan
"They occupy the former location of Ramen Jinya before they moved to their more upscale location a few blocks across. Great broth but is a tad lacking..."
Legend21
"Second time I came here, I ordered the Aka ramen with egg and it tasted good. The soup base was light, creamy and good flavour. It wasn’t spicy so..."
Chicas
"Marutama has amazing ramen, my friends downtown have been raving about it since it opened recently. I went in today and got the vegetarian ramen. It..."
Bhav
Gyo Para
85/100 (1195 ratings)
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"So yum. It doesn’t get any better than this. And it’s reasonable priced. Try..."
Valerie M. Titford
"The food was fresh and prepared with care, absolutely excellent! The staff was very polite and attentative. 10 out of 10 will definitely go..."
Johann Jude D'Souza
"Generations of cooking experience resulting in an amazing dining experience. A must for ramen fans. (Veggie gyoza..."
James King
"the best ramen and gyoza ever! and matcha lemonade was perfect for summer!..."
Takako Murakami
"Still reeling from how amazing the food is here! The..."
Lo Dey
"You know that amazing comatose feeling you get after Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? That’s how I feel after eating..."
Jeff Rey
"Amazing food and excellent service! The spicy ramen is..."
Kayla Isaaks
"This is my family's restaurant. I'm very proud of my heritage and feel so lucky to have grown up eating real, homecooked meals made from scratch by..."
Nanako Aramaki
"Super good food and amazing service! Give it a..."
Maruja Mountain O
"Flavourful broth, perfectly done noodles, and pork cooked to perfection. Best ramen I've ever had. Repeat customer for..."
Meghan Asher
"Opens for lunch..."
Annabelle Dirk
"Amazing hand made gyozas and ramen that stands out from your typical franchises here in Vancouver!No MSG, made from scratch, you can tell this..."
Elena Lim
"When it comes to ramen, there are many options in Vancouver, and some taste better than the others. For example, you can always see a long line up at..."
Regina Ip
"Great ramen, simple and effective menu with hand made and customizable craft ramen. Gyoza yakimeshi and karaage all made to order with..."
Tak Aramaki
"My friend and I both got super spicy ramen and gyoza! It was very good! Honestly some of the best Ramen I've tasted!Freshly pressed garlic..."
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"Gyo Para Gyoza & Ramen Bar first opened in 1993 under the name “Gyoza Paradise”, on Thurlow and Robson. They’ve reincarnated as Gyo Para Gyoza..."
Ceci
"The best craft ramen around, everything else is pre made sauces and franchise based operations in comparison to this real deal. Not many places..."
Alex
"The number of seats in this restaurants is surprising smaller than expected but we got seated fairly quickly. The servers were generally quite..."
Jee Pang
"Unlike many other ramen places around town, we were able to walk in and get a seat immediately (no line ups). The proprietor’s family comes from a..."
Curmudgeon
"WOW. Best tonkotsu and shoyu ramen in town if you know what real food tastes like. They claim they don't use MSG and after drinking the entire bowl..."
Naoko Tokunaga
"Check out the review of Gyo Para Gyoza & Ramen Bar in the blog post..."
Eatmunchlove
"Amazing gyoza and ramen every time; they have great strict recipes and can't wait to go back.  The tonkotsu broth is my favourite and I go very..."
Jordan King
"The shoyu ramen was stellar - the pork was flavourful and tender, the brother was hearty and had an excellent balance. The noodles were cooked..."
Matt Watts
"One-liner: Homey ramen that doesn't break the bank in a neighbourhood that could use more ramen Highlight: Butter Corn Miso..."
Nosh And Nibble
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
85/100 (2674 ratings)
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Japanese
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Asian
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Mid-range
"Love the soup and the texture of the noodles. Highly recommend this..."
Betty Barrett
"Best in Vancouver... and the world! I should know. I’ve tried their ramen in Vancouver, Hawaii, and Japan!..."
Jeffrey M. Reynolds
"Even with the 50% off promo and long line up, staff were still very pleasant and courteous. Food is very good as always. Broadway location is more..."
Evandro Mendoza
"My husband and I loves Santouka and we've been coming for years. So happy that our little one loves it there too. We've been taking our toddler..."
Shalyn Lapating
"A little pricey but it's the best ramen in town! Hope you open one in Richmond..."
Michael Lai
"Excellent ramen! The special braised pork cheek is..."
Jeff Vanelle
"High quality ramen, got in right away. Neat drinks..."
Ray Barrett
"Best Ramen in Vancouver, I have not tried Broadway branch, but I am expecting the same flavor as the one on..."
Amos Vivancos Leon
"Great value for money - portions are huge and the ramen broth was rich and..."
M.Choi
"Santouka is a busy ramen franchise. Their restaurants are usually packed with ramen gourmand. The West Broadway location is Santouka’s newest..."
604foodcritic Com
"I DID IT!!! i finally managed to get a seat at this wickedly popular extremely crowded place i ordered the Kara-Miso Ramen it is to die for delicious..."
Fart's Pfotografy
"Like the sushi joints that proliferated the Vancouver dining scene years ago, the same trend appears to have happened with ramen houses. In addition..."
Penny And Rusty
"Very rich & creamy broth. Choice of size was nice. Toppings included with ramen were good, but we would’ve liked more. Egg was excellent!..."
Loaf2go
"This was definitely another hot spot in Vancouver. I am not a big ramen fan but this place changed my mind. We did wait but it wasn't too long. I..."
AnnahcFoodie
"A good friend of mine came down & she swore by this place as the BEST ramen she's ever had! So naturally your boy the Virajie had to see what was..."
Viraj Abeysekera
"Ramen is flavorful and delicious. Gyoza was just ok-the filling seemed a bit mushy. Service is fast and attentive. Great overall experience...."
User01
"This is a ramen shop located on Broadway near the skytrain station (they have a 2nd location on Robson). I've had their Miso Cha-shu Ramen, which I..."
Willow Yang
"Not sure why this location has a lower rating than the West End Santouka? It's exactly the same thing, but with more space. Service quality is the..."
Jen
"This Ramen resto is my second favorite. Ramen base soup was delicious. Noodles is a little bit thick. Staff on this branch are friendly. The place is..."
Donnel P
"At this very moment, seven dollars worth of passably done sweet & sour pork, coupled with a few pieces of hastily fried pork chop...sit in front of..."
Selina Lo
"Tasty pork ramen! Tastes the same as the Santouka in West End. The only difference is that the service at this location is not as smooth but still..."
Karen
"Grayson and I were grabbing dinner in the Broadway City Hall area because we were going to go out to board game night with our friends near by...."
Eatmunchlove
"Ben had taken a couple of days off to clear his personal days. We decided to go to downtown for a walk. We got off the City Hall station as we..."
Ben And Suanne
"When did ramen get so expensive? I remember eating at the Robson location for much less. I love the texture of the noodles and the soup just warms my..."
Louisa Ng
"A Sunday afternoon trip to Broadway City Hall station and a craving for ramen helped me stumble upon the other Hokkaido Ramen location!  I had heard..."
JT
"There was a time when all of the respectable ramen places were restricted to the downtown area. Now they’ve started breaking away from Robson and..."
Curtis G NG
"So it was "Santouka Day" and this new location of Hokkaido Ramen Santouka was celebrating it with a 50% off promotion. I have been a fan of their..."
It's Me Chuck
"Come here a couple of times now and to get seats, you need to show up before 11:30am otherwise you will be waiting in line. This place is packed by..."
Chicas
"We tried to avoid lining up. We came here after 8:30pm. We got a table right away. We enjoyed the ambiance and environment here. This..."
Kit Yee Y.
"Fans of Japan-based chain, Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, have a reason to rejoice.  Santouka West Broadway had their grand opening on January 31 and is..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"○Good service○good ramen but not the best / I prefer the Robson location better for the taste○overpriced/ not worth it for quality..."
Nomnomnom
"Same consistent taste & quality as the Robson Street location. BUT this new location earns extra points for convenience, it is less than one block..."
Cam
"We came here on the perfect day! March 10 was a special promotion day for Santouka Ramen. 50% off! This is a popular Japanese Ramen restaurant..."
Victor Law
"Food was delicious. Staff were friendly but were a little inattentive. The restaurant can get pretty busy and they can have a wait however, fast turn..."
Alexis Naguit
"Delicious hearty ramen and tsukemen (dipping noodles). The broth had depth and it's also nice to change it up once in awhile and order noodles to..."
Ashley Kwan
"Remains one of my favorite spots for ramen in Vancouver! The broth is always on point and rich and delicious. The noodles have a good bounce to them..."
Audrey T
"This is one of the best ramen places I've ever been to! The shoyu broth is very rich without being overly greasy. I enjoyed the Japanese Cream Soda..."
Jaimie Kim
"Amazing ramen place! Me and my husband definitely had our fill. As both of us have been to Japan, we were craving this melon (green) drink and to our..."
CHLOE AQ GUIMARY OLSEN
"The Toroniku (pork cheek) is amazing,, it melts in your mouth! Food comes really fast and everything is delicious. Had the shoyu ramen with a good..."
Den D
"Came here to share a dish of ramen and the normal size bowl already gives you so much! The toroniku shio had an amazing broth. So much flavor and not..."
stan yu
Touhenboku Ramen
84/100 (44 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Noodle
Ramen
"I really enjoy this ramen place!Foodora delivers for them, so it's great if I want ramen at home. However, there are a lot of ramen places..."
Jessica-elliot
"Yay finally another chicken-based ramen restaurant! Main difference in their ramen offering are the customizable options -- one of them being pure..."
Karen
"Recommended for those who enjoy chicken-based soup stock for ramen. I had the original soup chicken soup base and was pleasantly surprised, I'm..."
Amy L.
"Excellent ramen all around and great passionate service. I'm pretty sure we were served by everyone at one point all as passionate about working..."
DanoRama
"Today myself, and a few noteworthy bloggers were at the newly open “Touhenboku”, to try what the newest ramen place had to offer. They were yet..."
Maggi Mei
"Meal: DinnerOne-liner: Fun, build-your-own ramen that’s different in the Vancouver scene and guarantees a fresh bowl, though the desserts a..."
Nosh And Nibble
"I first tried Touhenboku when I was in Toronto last summer so I was excited to try their new restaurant here at home. First observation -..."
Jason Au
"Although it was a bit of a wait, but I still think it is worth the wait. The customer service was awesome. The soup base was delicious. Love the..."
Anna HY Mak
"This past weekend, Touhenboku Ramen at 854 Denman Street (Denman and Haro) starting serving ramen lovers.  This location marks Touhenboku’s first..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
Kintaro Ramen
83/100 (2707 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Miso ramen
Noodle
Ramen
Pork
Gyoza
Sit down
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Cheap Eats
"Visited this place after playing tourist for the day and walked around seawall. Ordered their spicy ramen bowl and broth was tasty, exactly what I..."
Merse
"When you first enter Kintaro Ramen, you’ll be hit with the smell, feel and noise of it all. The restaurant is relatively small but we didn’t have..."
Samantha
"On a cold rainy Vancouver day, ramen does hit the spot. Missed the lunch crowd and had a bowl of the spicy garlic miso ramen without having to wait..."
Y2eats
"One of the original ramen joints in Vancouver. Kintaro has been around for a while and has always been associated to being the answer to decent ramen..."
B & E
"Not the greatest ramyun I’ve had but this place was still probably one of the top in Vancouver. The service was great, the noodles were great, the..."
FoodEverywhere
"Had dinner here with a friend as I was curious to try another ramen spot. Not a whole lot to say honestly. Hole-in-the-wall joint that serves nice,..."
Viraj Abeysekera
"Huge portions of ramen with options for the richness of broth and fatness of chashu. You can see them making everything in front of you as the..."
J.Grab
"3.5 stars maximum. I have been in vancouver for a long time and tried out different ramen restaurants, but this was my first time to visit Kintaro...."
Kit Yee Y.
"A friend and I were wandering the Vancouver streets looking for a place to eat before walking nearby, and we stumbled upon Kitaro Ramen.  We looked..."
JT
"Some people say the soup at Kintaro is watered down or downright salty. The portion is a bit larger than some other ramen places nearby, but I feel..."
Legend21
"Kintaro is one of the most iconic ramen houses in Vancouver serving ramen lovers since 1999.  Line-ups are common as loyal customers return for..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Visited Kintaro yesterday after 8 years. Ordered the spicy garlic ramen and it was delicious. Portion was still massive! However with all of the..."
Krimsoncity
"Cons: not comfortable & not very clean, felt a bit rushed, the soup base could've been hotterPros: large portions, nice soup bases (not the..."
HungryBlob
"Kintaro has always been my first choice for ramen and although I should probably try others I just always find myself back at their door. Every..."
Heather Davies
"Too much hype over this place. Their broth is too salty. I wish they would also put a little more broth in their spicy miso ramen cuz the broth my..."
Esdub
"Kintaro is my favorite place to go for ramen. This place is always packed so being seated takes a bit of time. I love ramen so this place definitely..."
Timwongster
"I came here with a coworker for lunch around 1:30 on a Thursday. There was a slight line up but we managed to get in within 15 minutes. Kintaro gives..."
MethodSTYLES
"Ramen is usually judged on a few things, the broth, the noodles, and the toppings. At Kintaro you are able to pick the soup type (rich, medium, and..."
Christiana
"Came here during a busy lunch hour, took about 10-15 minutes to be seated. Very small and a bit dirty of a ramen joint but it's the food that..."
Joshua Low
"My husband and I went in at 5pm, and were seated right away. This was my second time eating at the restaurant, and we ordered spicy garlic ramen..."
Yoonsoo Jennifer Park
"Their broth has been inconsistent. One day it was just perfect (flavorful and rich but not too salty or oily), the other day would be super salty...."
Jentaro
"Fantastic Ramen. Best I've had in Vancouver after 6 years here. The Spicy Garlic Ramen is beyond delicious. Suggest for new ramen people to take the..."
Murg Wurgle
"Still had to wait in line at 2:30 PM on a Saturday afternoon. Not the best vegetarian selection because I believe all their soup base has pork broth...."
YVR Foodie
"Ever since break started, I've pretty much gone into hibernation. I haven't left the house much, and as a result, I've been eating my mom's cooking!!..."
Selina Lo
"Good prices and large portions compared to other ramen places. Spicy garden or miso ramen are my go to ones. Like almost all ramen places sitting..."
Alice Yuan
"Kintaro Ramen, one of the original ramen joints for authentic Japanese noodles on Deman Street at West End area.  Kintaro is my all time..."
Eat With Sida
"My sister and I are just recently on a Ramen kick, and we live in Surrey so there's not a ton of options. On Saturday night we decided to go down to..."
Megan Davies
"Great place for ramen noodles, if you can get a spot that is. The restaurant itself is tiny; every time I come it is jam packed and have to wait a..."
Tnichols4
"We came here at 2pm on a weekday and still had to wait for 20 mins for seats. The little store was warm and it was guaranteed that you would sweat in..."
Cathy Lin
"This ramen place lives up to its hype! I liked how there is an option to choose the type of broth and fattiness of pork you want. I tried the miso..."
Pork_ninjas
"My favourite Ramen joint in Canada, I've had Santouka, Kinton, Muku and many other places but always come back here for the rich and fat Spicy Miso..."
Drake Tsui
"Great ramen, I ordered the miso ramen and it was just perfectly satisfying. Not too salty which I find tends to be the case with a lot of ramen. The..."
Murielle
"Good eats at a reasonable price. Serving size reasonably generous. Quick eat and dash. Not much of a sit down place to linger on too long. ..."
VeeVeeBoy
"Not particularly clean or comfortable (and the quality of their wooden chopsticks was beyond poor), but they serve large portions of yummy tonkotsu..."
HungryBlob
"Had a bowl of shio ramen here. The broth was good and I didn't find it too salty. I liked having bamboo included add a topping. The noodles were..."
Chocolove.88
"Will come back? Maybe. The miso ramen had a strong miso paste flavour and was somewhat cloudy. The noodles were cooked al dente. Overall pretty..."
Justamorsel
"Yum!. The ramen here is super fresh, the service is great..."
Foodie
"Famous Kintaro! Since 2010, I've been coming here whenever I am in Vancouver. That's saying something. Yea, sometimes the service can jumpy and the..."
Claire Lee
"Comfort Food. We sat at the bar. Being able to watch the ramen masters making the delicious food is for sure unique. Delicious..."
Alex Y
"Smaller Portion But Still as Good. It's been years since I'd been down to Kintaro, simply because going Downtown is such a hassle. But after a busy..."
JT
"Porky. I avoid pork but this stuff is good enough to lure me in once in a while- its always busy when I've been there and parking's a bitch- but if..."
Gilgamesh
"An awesome solution for hangover!. After a crazy night, an awesome solution for hangover is to me (and my bff!) is having a bowl of Japanese ramen!..."
Caroline Lee
"Because Kintaro is The Ramen in Vancouver, an institution.Generous bowls, fair price, fast service, in an authentic atmosphere.Been there..."
Fiulijn
"Kintaro Ramen. Ramen is one of those food items where I really have to feel like it. Broth is always very heavy and have to douse a glass of water..."
Jamanna
"I love kintaro! Their broth is heavenly (really flavourful). I always order their spicy garlic ramen and they never disappoint! The restaurant is..."
Lilian Wong
"Nice, cheap,big. Big portions, cheap prices, and taste..."
Foody
"Delicious but not so nice staff.. Delicious but not so friendly staff. I was visiting from Calgary and my girlfriend and I went in to grab a spot..."
YYCFoodie
"Ramen for 10 years. I don't know how to say how good Kintaro is. I've been there for 10 years, and I always excited ordering the cheese Ramen. The..."
Like To Dine Out
"Very good, the best??. Funny walking in you immediately feel the heat of the giant pots boiling right in front of the bar area, doesn't help that its..."
No Dessert Im Full
"BIG serve of food. My first impression of the food is big! I could not finish the noodle every time I visited there, but i always finished the soup!..."
Yolo Foodie
"Amazing ramen. We were suggested this restaurant by a friend, and are we happy she did.The food is simply tasty. Every aspect of the ramen..."
Le Fredster
"Best "AUTHENTIC" ramen house in the lower mainland. I've traveled to japan and had ramen there. This is the only place that has ramen broth that is..."
Jackson Pham
"Nice place for Ramen. Came here to find no lineups so I just went in and tried the Spicy Garlic Ramen and boy was it spicy!I was sweating..."
Andy Wong
"Looks, Feels And Tastes The Part. E: I am not even crazy for ramen like some people here and still very much enjoyed my lunch. Kintaro indeed does..."
Sisyphus
"Cheese ramen!. My favourite ramen shop, the atmosphere is rushed but fun and the broth is always flavourful. I always get the cheese ramen with a bit..."
Kotuki
"Ramen to Remember. Simply put, I love this place. Everytime I'm in Vancouver I have to go in for a meal; It is truly an experience. The wafting rich..."
Inukshuk
"Kintaro Ramen is commonly referenced as one of the most favoured ramen restaurants in Vancouver, so I had to try it and see what all the fuss was..."
Kyle Tam
"Japanese ramen made by real Japanese people. Cheap and great atmosphere, you can sit on the bar and watch them making ramen. You can choose fat/lean..."
Tatchai Titichetrakun
"It was a nice and friendly experience. I got the spicy ramen this time, with rich soup and lean meat, but it was not as spicy as my friend and I were..."
Aaron
"This place was pretty good, if you can get in without waiting in line, even better. It’s a small ramen shop but makes huge portions of delicious..."
Byron Pelly
"It’s been a while since we last came here, still keeping its good quality with its ramen. They have the best cheese ramen in town! Just need to..."
Mi K
"One of the top 5 ramen place we have tried in Vancouver. We waited for almost an hour to be seated since theres was a long line. We ordered Shio and..."
Philip Raymond Lim
Ebisu On Robson
83/100 (3147 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Reservations
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Accepts Mastercard
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Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
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Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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Mid-range
"I have been here once before, brought a friend this time and Ebisu did not fail to impress, amazingly good experience! I definitely will be..."
Marty Nole
"Great food , great service. I might add my 4 year old picky eater devowerd the salmon tempura. She has always refused fish. I'm so happy she loved..."
Jolene Greyeyes
"Perfect, nice atmosphere, kind service and delicious food. Domo arigatoo..."
Ollie Ahmann
"Fantastic food! We were visiting from Chilliwack and we'll make the drive again just for..."
Keith Barkey
"Great taste and nice restaurant to hang out with friends and..."
Ferra Wii
"Great service, great..."
Car Colombon
"Excelente restaurante de comida japonesa en Vancouver con un ambiente de lo..."
Eduardo Chacon Rodriguez
"Staff are very nice and pleasant.. I enjoyed my time with friends.. Food is..."
Nuellen St Mari
"As part of my collaboration with the Robson Business Improvement Association, I am showcasing a few of my favourite restaurants on Robson Street...."
Ceci
"More Japanese food.  Instead of having sushi and sashimi, it's all cooked food.  Went to the busy downtown for some food.  . Chicken karage. ...."
Chichicho Chichicho
"We made reservations but ended up coming in early but got seated promptly. We started with a chopped scallop roll where the scallops were plenty but..."
AnnahcFoodie
"Went here for Dine Out back in January. Very tasty experience, but portions were smaller than we expected. Ambience is interesting- kind of like a..."
Mands
"Came across this pleasant surprise on Robson. Friday night, we did not make a reservation. Lucky to get a table for 5 right away at 6pm. ..."
Nuinui The Cat
"Had dinner with friends for Dine Out Vancouver Festival at this restaurant and our overall experienced was excellent. The food presentation is..."
Donnel P
"The Iceblast comes with fresh Japanese scallops (5), sweet amaebi prawns (2), wild sockeye salmon sashimi (4), tuna belly toro sashimi (4), spicy..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Situated at the heart of downtown, in between Robson and Bute, Ebisu on Robson offers a trendy fusion-Japanese joint for those looking for a place to..."
HangryVan
"○slow service ○good food ○lively/ social atmosphere○paid parking in the back ○pricey but average for the area○if..."
Nomnomnom
"When we come to Vancouver, we always stop at Ebisu for happy hour. We ordered:1) 99 cent oysters and they are royal miyagis 2) pitcher..."
Hangry In YYC
"This place is perfect for a quick bite to eat. There are many appetizers to choose from. I still remember this place as Hooters from back in the day..."
It's Me Chuck
"I do love the location of this restaurant, gives a nice view of Robson street. The decor is really modern and the food is pretty good. I would..."
YVR Foodie
"Always a peasant experience to visit Ebisu! Everything from the beef tataki to the loco moco chicken was prepared well! Although the portions for the..."
Benton Li
"Come for the happy hour menu, cocktails, mentai yaki udon, and oysters! Definitely the mentai yaki udon is the best at this location. Have tried it..."
4amVie
"Ebisu on Robson (日本餐館的歡樂時光優惠)地址:2/Floor, 827 Bute St., Vancouver,..."
Sunny Wong
"Mobile Review. Just some tips for servers to improve service.... We were seated at the end where the washrooms were. the lighting is very dimmed..."
Andy1096
"Better than Expected. Somewhere along the line, Ebisu made the jump from Old School Sushi to Izakaya. While sudden format changes are often a recipe..."
Laughingman
"Interesting Japanese Style Catcus Club. I have visited the Robson location a few times. The atmosphere is good and the service is quick, helpful and..."
Raimarschmitt1975
"Enjoyed it. Ate here late on a Friday night. I walked in just at 12 and they let me quickly look at the main menu and order a few rolls. It was nice..."
Cale Bosch
"Really Nice. The inside is much nicer than I thought! I really liked it, actually its probably one of my favourite interiors of any restaurant I've..."
No Dessert Im Full
"Love the atmosphere. This place is such a good place to hang out with your friends and have a couple of drinks. The atmosphere is always happy and..."
Parham Albadvi
"Love this place!. It isn't cheap but we love it! Really good social atmosphere, friendly service and good sushi and sashimi! Love the specials,..."
Mauricea Panchenko
"I found the rolls interesting, nothing too fancy but better than I expected. I highly recommend the grilled cuttlefish where you can grill it at your..."
Asian Foodie
"Happy Hour is the only reason to go here - good choices, fast service. Toro and oysters are favorites. Should go with out saying but avoid the..."
Asquared
"The first time I went here I was pretty surprised at how rude the servers were for kicking out guests after an hour and a half or being there..."
Ptbeans
"Good sushi. The sushis are good!! I like the inside too but I would definitely avoid it during the hockey screening days since u will be surrounded..."
Jane R
"Lunch is great, Dinner not so much. Go for their lunch menu, not their dinner one. The lunch one has some very good options like a "make your own..."
Grace Tong
"Great Rolls. Been coming here for awhile. Service is generally really good and the rolls they have are great. Definitely like the Crunch and Munch..."
Frank B
"Happy hour -..."
Monkey
"Not bad overall. I used to frequent this place a lot while I worked downtown. Recently went back to try it again. Had the combo for lunch with the..."
Kai
"Great Time =). Went a few weeks back for a friends birthday...we had more ppl show than expected and they were more than helpful in finding more..."
Delilah
"Tasty but pricey!. Good food, but pricey.going there and eating regular sushi or wings or whatever is kind of a waste. try their specials and..."
Lovexesther
"Supreme Seafood Pasta. Our newest Winter special!Medley of Alaskan Snow Crab, Japanese Scallops, prawns, squid and Manila Clams on a heaping..."
Deon
"Hassle free lunch on a busy day. Enjoyed the bentos. Prompt service. Convenient downtown..."
Watercress
"Will visit again!. We stopped by for Happy Hour. We had four dishes (10 chicken wings, a spicy tuna roll, Cali roll, 5 pieces of salmon sushi), one..."
Steve
"Good place. This place was hard to find, but once you get there, it is worth it. Very busy place, didn't even get a table, sat on the bar stools..."
Gotta Eat
"The Toro Inferno is listed on the menu as being the first original version created in Vancouver, and is freshly box-pressed with shiso, burdock,..."
Raymond's Sushi Adventures
"With several locations around town (and one in Richmond), Ebisu is usually the go-to place for Japanese food, besides AYCE places, though if those..."
SoftRockin' Revue
"All in all, Cindy and I both categorized our meal at Ebisu as being good, but nothing spectacular or particularly memorable. As noted before, the..."
Ohnaturelle
"Is Ebisu the best place for Japanese food? I would say no. But on a afternoon where I don’t want “figure” out what to eat, this is a good place..."
Alice - Lilo - Huneybear
"At night it’s a more lounge-like, dining experience. Perfect place to stuff a stomach full before a night out or have lunch/an early dinner during..."
Jennylyy
"I would strongly reccomend going for their Lunch Specials or Happy Hour. The same food, but better..."
Gloria
"Ebisu on Robson is a great place to chill with friends or watch a game thanks to it's upbeat environment and unique menu. First timers to Ebisu might..."
Lulu Tai
"Most of their specialty rolls were around $8-12, which I thought were a little too expensive but considering its location and its..."
Robin
"I know what you're thinking, another visit to ebisu? Yeaps! Colleen really likes eating here for some reason. But this will be our last visit for the..."
604 Munchies
"A really good Sushi place in the heart of Robson Street. While they have some top notch sushi this side of the pacific, they offer much more than..."
Jesse Moore
"Good food! Oysters @ happy hour was super good value. And fresh and delicious. The rest of the items we ordered were good too. That includes chicken..."
Dawn Lim
"Reasonably priced bento boxes during lunch. Nice staff and very friendly. I'd go back again and try their happy..."
Hector Villarica
"They got pretty good deal for happy hours 0.99 / oyster is to die for , it’s tasty and fresh , the limit is 12 pcs per person , unlike Richmond..."
Ronald C
"Good happy hour menu. But the portion is a little small Generally nice place to have..."
Ken K C Wong
"We couldn't decide where to eat and as we were crossing the road, I noticed Ebisu on the corner, located on the top of a building. Hands down the..."
Raven S
Jinya Ramen Bar - Vancouver
82/100 (4658 ratings)
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
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Dinner
Mid-range
"Jinya ramen is one of the most popular ramen spots in Vancouver. Jinya ramen has a few locations but we went to the downtown location this time. As..."
Eatmunchlove
"This is one of the only place I can have ramen! They have a nice and light broth, not too salty, like other ramen places. And their chef..."
Anindita
"Had the vegan ramen and chicken one, they were nice enough to tell us that the sauces had fish oil since we had ordered vegan. The ramen was super..."
Ellen R
"The revamped Jinya Ramen Bar is an improvement over their previous establishment. I tried the lobster ramen and it doesn't disappoint. I love eafood..."
Amy L.
"This might be the best #ramen I've ever had! It's soooo good. Need I say more?!?! Everything is amazing. I will definitely be back! I can't..."
Chunny
"The ramen tour continues with Jinya Ramen Bar downtown. It's been open for about a year now and I've finally found someone to go with me (lining up..."
Birry Ram
"The new restaurant offers a modern atmosphere located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The ramen selections vary from chicken, pork and vegetable..."
B & E
"I had the wonton ramen and a jinya bun. So delicious. Everyone I was with enjoyed their food as well. Our waiter was super friendly and helpful. I..."
Raine Lugia
"Beautiful set-up. The ambiance is wonderful- they put a lot of effort into the way the place looks. Service was great- everyone was really eager to..."
Jen
"Sat at the bar and had my food there! The bartender was really helpful and help us choose but the best ramen to eat based on our tasting preferences!..."
YVR Foodie
"This is my first time at “Jinya”. After trying one for their more unique ramens, I can see why they are so acclaimed, and how the lines ran..."
Maggi Mei
"Authentic Japanese taste from this California chain, impressed!! The Black Tonkotsu was rich and tasty, extra thin noodle were good and the Kaidama..."
Kenzi
"I come here once a week or at least that's the plan. I love the White broth, which is the right mix of chicken and pork. I love the little dob of hot..."
Mrspaulinevancouver
"Wonderful food, wonderful staff. Sooooooo polite that as soon as they saw you have the food on the table, they will say Enjoy! Nice noodle soup and..."
Haolin Jia
"I was dismayed, some time ago, to find Jinya closed at their Robson Street location across from the library. I didn't see that coming but I went..."
Yes. We,re Eating Again.
"**DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED** The new JINYA at TELUS* Garden is like the old JINYA, except given a slick,..."
Dennisthefoodie
"TOO OLD FOR THIS S***. I used to love Jinya when it was at it's previous Robson location. It was my go-to place for ramen. Nothing fancy. Good..."
Pa Ool
"○good service/ long wait during peak times but I don't get why there's so many empty tables and they make customers wait outside for a long..."
Nomnomnom
"We ordered Sprouting Up Ramen, JinYa Tonkotsu Black, chef's special, Takoyaki, Gyoza and Salad. The Ramen taste great. Takoyaki is very fresh. ..."
BeDelicious
"Quality and service is good as usual. Newest feature includes text-alert now when your seats ready in 10min. No line up required, so just give them..."
Beastu
"Jinya Ramen Bar has been around Vancouver since 2011 and now they have officially expanded to their NEW location on 541 Robson Street. Their newest..."
Domo Is Craving...
"Jinya Ramen Bar is opening up on April 21st at the Telus Garden on Robson Street. They have all their classic ramen dishes with an expanded menu with..."
Foodology.ca
"Jinya Ramen‘s Robson location has now relocated into a more stylish and modern space.  Opening April 31, Jinya Ramen takes up a 3,000 square-feet..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Amazing food and service. They also have great vegan options. The restaurant has a very nice vibe. One of my top restaurant choices in..."
VARUN HARIKUMAR
"Upscale Delicious Ramen House 🙌🏻 Flavors are absolutely divine! Might be better than Danbo 👀 definitely better than Marutama Service was..."
Daniel Jung
"We were visiting Vancouver and we saw that this restaurant was always busy and we decided to give it a try. We got to sit at the bar but that did not..."
Shawn Thomas
"Top notch! The ramen was delicious 🍜 The noodles, egg, and broth were incredible. Definitely check this place..."
Eric Skadson
"Very good ramen bar, the drinks are delicious and so is the food. We had a terrific service by our waitress who took the time to explain the menu in..."
G Foster
"The ramen is very good but for the same price and even less there are some better choices. The staff is very friendly and also the fried chicken is..."
Ismael Gómez González
"I love this place! I am not ramen person but I enjoyed everything they served. Good food and great customer..."
Jen Ofiaza
"Decided To Give Them A Try After Hearing Various Good Reviews ! 1. Presentation & Experience Top Notch 2. Food Is flavourful and Portion Size..."
Amit Thakur
Taishoken Ramen
82/100 (1984 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Soups
Asian
Soups
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Gyoza
Tsukemen
Noodle
Ramen
Tonkatsu
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Still have yet to find a better ramen place than Taishoken on Abbot. Easily the best Tsukemen in the..."
Ming Tampura
"Vegetarian option is good. Service is fast. Place is always..."
Suraj Tony Khera
"Waited 10 minutes to get in - but well worth the wait. I am coming back next time I am in..."
Will Lamb
"First time trying tsukemen and it was delicious! I want more! Place is a bit small and could use more ventilation. But food was..."
Joanne Quinn
"Best Ramen I've had. And a great price. Always fresh and a nice variety of..."
Jason Jb
"Can not find another better ramen place than this one, highly..."
SuKi OY
"If you like spicy, get the spicy tsukemen and ask for extra spicy chili..."
Andrew Schonhoffer
"This is primarily a dipping ramen place. This doesn't mean that they don't serve good old ship or shoyu - just means that the friends I have that..."
Jen
"3.8. The soup ramen at Taishoken is nothing to write home about. However, the dipping ramen is awesome! Make sure to order if you have never tried it..."
Jelizatin Eats
"Taishoken should be synonymous with tsukemen! After two years since our last visit, we decided to return for another round of dip ramen. We ordered..."
Christine Eats Fewds
"I have fulfilled the foodies greatest obligation by introducing my 82 year old father to something new. To him, ramen meant cup 'o noodles but I..."
Yes. We,re Eating Again.
"Taishoken Ramen is located in ‘Crosstown’ between Gastown and Chinatown best known for specializing in tsukemen. A couple of years ago, this..."
Reservation Under Cindy
"It was perfect on a snowy day. The ramen warmed me right up. The broth was nice and rich and the pieces of cha su was delicious. The only problem..."
Foodie In Vancity
"When I’m in Japan, one of my favourite things to eat is Tsukemen. I have yet to find a version in Vancouver as good as the ones I’ve had in..."
Ceci
"Taishoken has gotten a lot better over the years. From bland to flavourful. They're known for their tsukemen (dip ramen) but I personally like my..."
Karen
"Taishoken has changed quite a bit since it's opened up, but the ramen is still good. They have a few sister locations around Vancouver as well. Even..."
Stupidweeaboo
"I have been going here for ramen for quite a while. It's my favourite one in Vancouver, especially for Tsukemen. So far, I haven't found a better..."
JT
"Really great Ramen. The broth has an incredibly smooth consistency and is bursting with complex beef and chicken flavours. The noodles are nice and..."
DanoRama
"I usually get the tonkotsu or mild miso.  You can choose between pork shoulder or pork belly, or half/half (one of each).  The broth is very..."
Dennis
"The place was packed. We had to line up for about 20 minutes in the cold outside. There were 5 of us, so a little tricky seating us in a..."
Idea Rabbit
"The broth lacks a depth I look forward to in my Ramen. The Tsukemen broth is never hot enough coming out of the kitchen. The kimchi ramen is my go-to..."
Naoki_art
"Was watching A Mind of a Chef in the episode where David Chang does all things ramen and visits Japan where he decides to try out Taishoken’s..."
Pork_ninjas
"My love for soup noodles in general is on another level. It's one of the hardest thing for me to lay off when I am eating "clean" and getting a..."
The Tila Diaries
"After my first encounter with the $5 promo ramen, of course I would have to go again for a round two, especially because this is the last day of it...."
MS.CHUBBS
"Like there isn’t enough ramen shops saturating all over Downtown, however, Taishoken serves up something new to the masses, and that is tsukemen...."
MS.CHUBBS
"You must try the Tsukemen when you visit Taishoken. Tsukemen separates the noodles and the broth (you get to choose hot or cold). The thick and al..."
Shari11
"After watching a movie with some Yelp Elites at Tinseltown, my boyfriend and I were hungry. The first restaurant we looked at on the street was this..."
Kit Yee Y.
"My husband and I have been searching for good ramen places in Vancouver. We came across 大勝軒 online that they have our favourite tomato ramen...."
Molely-B Loves To Eat
"Pretty good ramen shop in east downtown. Broth is rich and flavorful, the portion is pretty good for $12. Chashu wasn't as flavorful as I would like..."
GoMunch
"Ramen isn’t something I’ve always enjoyed. In fact, it was a little over a year ago that I first visited Santouka. I’ve been hooked ever..."
Kiely Landrigan
"Absolutely phenomenal tsukemen ramen, chicken ramen, and pork appetizers. We visited twice in one week, it was SO good! Excellent service, as well...."
Natalie B
"I've been here twice and both times I ordered the tsukemen with cold noodles. The noodles and broth are served separately! It's good enough that I..."
Arthur H
"On a Friday night around 7pm, this place wasn't packed, but it wasn't empty either -a good thing for someone like me, trying to get a quick meal in..."
Cheeseburger
"Having lunch together on a Saturday has been nearly impossible due to Boyfriend's schedule. Luckily came the Easter long weekend! (which also means..."
Panda
"Okay place for ramen. Broth is thick. They also have some of my favourite noodles. I would say go with the fatty chashu – it’s nice to reward..."
Justamorsel
"Different and great. I had the spicy tsukemen ramen. From reading the reviews about this I wasn't sure how my selection would turn out. The spicy..."
Zed
"Having the noodles and toppings served on the side ensures that nothing gets over cooked in the hot broth. The noodles stay al dente the entire time...."
Food Queen
"All of us ordered the Original Tsukemen Ramen ($11.75) which came with a plate of hot or cold noodles, soft boiled egg, and a side bowl of deep..."
Eating With Kirby
"The Tsukemen is bomb.. Excellent broth, uniquely thick and perfectly chewy noodles. I will be..."
Winterkiss
"Come here for the tsuke-men (dipping noodles). Their noodles are on the pricey side when compared to other ramen joints around town.I come..."
Mister Y
"I'm obsessed with the Tsukemen Ramen. I hate this place. The service is slow, the line ups don't move. They promised me noodles in 8 minutes, it took..."
Iroc_yourworld
"Best, for now.. You know the ramen story here in Vancouver. Kintaro came, it was cool but it died a bit. Benkei came, it was awesome but it too died...."
Rageguy
"Open on May 27, 2014. They are one of famous Ramen chains from Tokyo area in Japan. Their speciality is Tokusei-Mori-Soba, which is also called..."
Yutakayutaka
"There’s been rumours of a change in ownership of..."
Dennisthefoodie
"Hey guys! Welcome to part 2 of 3 of my mini club Itadakimasu 's ramen outings. Today we went to a new (2014) place called Taishoken who specialise in..."
Nosh And Nibble
"Taishoken is famous and unique for it’s Tsukemen. Tsukemen is ramen that serves with its broth separately. There’s a few reason why it is served..."
NATBLOGS
"The Noodle’s Prayer – please do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory..."
Meaghanc8
"The Tsukemen Ramen was awesome!! The noodles were cooked perfectly al dente, bouncy, and toothsome! It also comes with a side of the broth that..."
Selina Lo
"Ramen isn’t something I’ve always enjoyed. In fact, it was a little over a year ago that I first visited Santouka . I’ve been hooked ever..."
Kiely Landrigan
"The ramen noodles are served cold and were quite chewy but in a good way. The broth was served on the side and although the portion looks small, it..."
Constant Cravings
"“Real” ramen uses real ingredients, a huge array of soup bases and painstakingly take a while to make. Not every place in Vancouver offers hand..."
Gastrofork Dee De Los Santos
"We came right at opening, 5, and people began to roll in immediately. We ordered and got our soup very quickly (5 minutes). The server was lovely and..."
Joelle Siemens
"Had the Tonkotsu ramen. The broth was very thick and rich. The noodles, pork and garnishes were good. It was still light outside but it seemed quite..."
Nicholas Milton
"This place got better. Haven't been back for years as there were always better options for tsukemen. Noodles were firm even when ordered warm, soup..."
IL
"Out of an admittedly small sample size, this is the best tsukemen I've come across so far in Vancouver. They have the option for hot noodles which I..."
Tom Servo
"Best ramen I ever had! I can really recommend this place if you look for some good ramen made with heart. Sides are also pretty good. Would come here..."
Jonas Gartmann
"Tasty and surprisingly affordable. We came in at 6 PM on a Sunday, but it still had lots of seating available. The chain is also based in Japan, so..."
Sheldon Eyzenga
Gyoza Bar
82/100 (2807 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Salad
Wings
Chili
Tapas
Ribs
Curry
Ice Cream
Ramen
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love the Bao's. If you go, do the combo and get the bao's. Not sure if they're gluten free, but whatever, it's worth a stomach cramp b/c they're..."
Jonathan LK Chan
"Best happy hour in the city Gyoza and ramen to die for!!! Great space and atmosphere Highly recommend..."
Joyce Dutrisac
"I loved the Ramen! Super attentive service. Later, we also enjoyed world class sushi at their sister restaurant, Miku. I highly recommend..."
Brenda Whatley Bondurant
"Great little izakaya place. Super friendly, stylish, not too noisy. A perfect place to finish up a long day with a cold draft Sapporo and an order of..."
Ian Bell
"The place is awesome! Great food and drinks price at happy hour. The atmosphere is friendly and cozy! Our favourite..."
Maria Ticinovic Gamboa
"Our server was from the Philippines and was a wonderful young man. The food was excellent, pricey but well worth it. Overall a nice experience we..."
David Sullivan
"Just wonderful. Great staff, good food, cool little gem downtown. 5 star. :) :) :) :)..."
Gordon Spelay
"What a fantastic restaurant, the food was perfect and the wait stuff friendly and efficient. It was full of people coming and going but we were..."
Liz Bradford
"Love the Chicken Ramen. Noodles thin, fresh and chewy; chicken very juicy melt in your mouth; and love the soft boiled egg. The Gyozas are very tasty..."
Valerie Clarke
"Great food great service the chicken taco Gyoza was weird AF but in a good..."
Tony Gee
"Warm and tasty ramen...nice, modern yet comforting interior..stepped in for a quick lunch before noon and the space filled in quickly..seems to be..."
Bea Jablonska
"Delicious! Ramen is one of the best I've had in Vancouver and it certainly does its name proud with the tasty gyoza..."
Shawn Rusich
"Awesome food, friendly staff... Ask for your ramen 'hot' for the added chilli..."
Steve Winter
"Gyoza Bar is a Japanese Style restaurant. Gyoza Bar is located on Pender St, downtown Vancouver. The location is in between Granville and Waterfront..."
BeDelicious
"Lots of neat Asian fusion brunch options. Large portions & great flavour pairings (sweet & sour soy-glazed karaage with tartar sauce, Japanese bbq..."
Loaf2go
"Ramen was pretty good but portion was a tad small. They used a cured ham-like meat which is different from most other ramen places around. Egg was a..."
Legend21
"Menu is very innovative and food is very flavourful. It's good but I consider it on the pricer side for its portions. Tried Happy Hour and lunch menu..."
Jentaro
"I saw a deal on travelzoo and thought I'd give it a try. The coupon came with four appetizers, your choice of gyoza, choice of bao board, and..."
Natalie
"I found this place because of their dineout menu but I ended up ordering off their happy hour menu. I was pleasantly surprised by the miso tofu salad..."
OlenaS
"Really loved grabbing a drink here with a few friends. Their bar menu has some great small snack options, personally I really enjoyed the tofu, baos,..."
Praveena Singh
"Serving up ramen, tapas and gyozas, Gyoza Bar creates a casual line of eats to its owner’s other Aburi restaurants (Miku and Minami). On this..."
Pork_ninjas
"○good service○good atmosphere/rustic feel/ social gathering kind of place○they do accept reservations for lunch and..."
Nomnomnom
"Great place to grab a quick lunch. Servers recognize most people need to be in and out within an hour so they help move things along. I tried the..."
MethodSTYLES
"I love this place. They have amazing ramen!! Sadly I arrived today for lunch only to discover my favorite ramen dish (seafood) had been removed..."
Schisari
"Gyoza are good and have a clean flavor. The bao were nicely don't and had nice assortment of fillings without feeling like it was falling out...."
Thea Speicher
"My partner and I came here once for happy hour, and once for ramen (lunch). During happy hour, we tried the pork gyoza (not bad, standard), the miso..."
Oblique | Debordage
"September 15, 2015 · Happy hour time! Gyoza Bar has happy hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm. Service was great as usual, our water was constantly refilled and the..."
Dreaming In Foie Gras
"I came for lunch mid week. I like this place. Had the Umami combi with Kaisen Ramen. Was really good and reasonable price too. I'll come back again..."
FaceFirst
"First visit,  weekday lunchtime, and I had toddler in tow.  I went because a local guide for parents looking for stuff to do with young children..."
Ironheinrich
"Both Pascal and I did not feel like having Ramen today. So we decided to sample on all the gyoza dishes other than the regular Pork Teppan Gyoza that..."
Picky Diner
"Gyoza Bar Vancouver has revamped their dinner menu to something more fun, interactive and more Asian fusion inspired. Think Momofuku. The newest..."
NOMSS
"All the new items are fairly pleasing and relatively promising as Aburi continues to innovate their menu and wider variety of offerings while..."
RICKCHUNG.COM
"The gyozas were really tasty with a bit of a kick, which was nice. It came with 2 dipping sauces: spicy garlic soy and umami soy sauce… I liked the..."
Everything But Weddings
"Decent ramen and gyoza. I've been to Gyoza Bar twice and would recommend it to people. The Pork Teppan Gyoza (their signature dish?) is pretty good..."
VancouverLP
"Great cocktail, I love Ginger beer so the oyster infused drink was perfect. Sat at the 'bar' by myself, I had 3 very friendly servers help me, 1 lady..."
Adam Casey
"Amazing service. Recently went there for lunch with eight other coworkers. Thought the ramen and gyoza was pretty good - What stands out the most was..."
LoveMyVancouverFood
"I loved it and went back twice during trip to Vancouver. I had heard about this place and put it on my list of places to try next time I was in..."
Nummy Nums
"Theres good and bad. Well it is a nice space for sure, it fills up to capacity nearly every day of the week for lunch. I do like how the menu focuses..."
No Dessert Im Full
"Amazing experience, worth the wait. We came with high expectations, they delivered with higher execution. Our table of 5 were blown away by the tasty..."
TheFoodHound
"Gyoza Bar Ramen  Gyoza Bar Ramen has vegetarian gyozas and ramen. I usually have vegetarian options no matter which meat-focused restaurants I go..."
VancouverVegetarian
"I had a very delightful lunch at Gyoza Bar and Ramen. What a great birthday treat from my friend Pascal! I don't think the 40% rating on Urbanspoon..."
Picky Diner
"The day before I went to Gyoza Bar Ramen, Aburi group's (the same ppl who run Miku & Minami) much anticipated new ramen shop on Pender! Its just a..."
Selina Lo
"Miku, Minami… and now there’s Gyoza Bar Ramen joining the restaurant family, conveniently located nearby the Waterfront Canadaline on West..."
Curtis G NG
"The broth was very flavourful and had a distinct and almost smokey miso taste. The egg was cooked perfectly with a nice runny yolk and lots of umami..."
Food Queen
Kamei Baru
80/100 (825 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Oyster
Mussels
Salmon
Tempura
Ramen
"It is awesome that staff & management from Kamei Baru recognizes their regular patrons. Thank you so much for giving us a pair of Vancouver Canuck..."
Primo Seriosa
"My wife and I ate there twice during our honeymoon, and both times the staff was friendly, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere is great. We..."
Craig Reed
"Great food, great service. Go there for Happy Hour, .99 cent..."
Vince Pietrantonio
"I'm a big fan of the Ramen lunch specials now! Hard to find a good ramen place in the heart of downtown Vancouver near Granville or..."
Matt Jackman Wong
"Awesome food!! Their wings in balsamic sauce is soooo delicious! The service there is excellent!! Very friendly and..."
Chuck Yip
"Foods are fantastic and fresh! Soo Good toEat..."
Eri Peng
"Awesome food! Friendly staff! Great..."
Marylou Mai Flandez
"..."
Shun Nikaido
"It doesn't get any better than..."
Dale Nygaard
"Simply the..."
Cheryl R Nygaard
"This place is unassuming from the outside but is a spacious place downtown just close to Robson street. We went here for happy hour on a weekday so..."
Astrid
"Came here for a late-night Happy Hour. It was excellent. This place is pretty much a Westernized version of an Izakaya. I ordered the Fresh Oysters..."
Food Adventuress
"The restaurant is nice and big with lots of big screen tv. The food is yummy. We have ordered two appy and two of their signature rolls. Server..."
AC
"Caught up for dinner here with a friend. Been eager to try this joint for a while and it definitely didn't dissapoint. Good food, decent specials,..."
Viraj Abeysekera
"If you're a fan of Ebisu on Robson then you will like this place. The menu is basically like an Ebisu & Kamei Royale put together. Came by for our..."
The Noodle Sensei
"At Kamei Baru, it’s about delicious oysters, interesting tapas, and fusion seafood.  Located at 990 Smithe and underneath the Scotiabank Theatre,..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Despite their claim on being a seafood and oyster, bar they offer a huge selection of Izakaya dishes on their menu, similar to what they serve at..."
Picky Diner
"Out of all the times I've been, I've always gone for their Happy Hour. I had their shio ramen combo that came with spicy salmon bowl and green tea..."
Jentaro
"Happy hour menu is nice, includes oysters and beers. My favourite is kale gomaae, which I have never seen offered on any other menu. The kale offers..."
餠??
"For a big group of about 15 people, I hosted a lunch meeting at Kamei Baru on Mother’s day. I had never gone to it, so it was a bit of risk to take..."
Idea Rabbit
"Like it. A lot.As a past fan of Kamei Royale--decided to try this place out. Service was a little slow but the food was fantastic. Why no..."
Gourmet By Association
"Fun modern Japanese restaurant located around the corner from Scotia Bank movie theater. Glorious 99 cents oysters!!!! Wow! What a find! So..."
April
"We came here after movie at 9ish. It was not busy.  We had been told about the happy hour/late night menu specials but this was our very first..."
Eat With Sida
"Still dreaming of that curry and oyster!Food was amazing. Fried oysters and the curry with the pork cutlet was my favorite! Only downside..."
Ah
"I came on friday with a group of 7. Our server was really friendly,and the sashimi and sushi was beautiful. Our sashimi looked pretty good. The..."
Pip
"A little pricey but amazing service and the quality of the foods freshness was really impressive :) great selection of raw..."
Lisa Sisavath
"Oracle and Huntress decided to share a Pollo Rustica pizza ($14 on special) which came with grilled chicken breast, artichoke hearts, gouda,..."
Eatmunchlove
"...different than the other restaurants in the group because they serve tapas dishes. When walking in, we were greeted by numerous staff members..."
MISS VANCOUVER PIGGY
"Looking for some small plates and some interesting cocktails on a Saturday night, we ventured downtown to make “Kamei Baru” our destination. I..."
Maggi Mei
"The good times never stop rolling at Kamei Baru, curry on! I had a delicious feast @kamei_baru recently! Kamei Baru offers an extensive menu that..."
Henry
"Sushi is incredible. Fresh and 😋 tasty. I found this restaurant while walking around downtown and I’m glad I did! Excited to try the rest of..."
Britney Waldron
"Sashimi and sushi quality is improved dramatically! Top 10% freshness in Downtown Vancouver with a reasonable price. Staff are super friendly , wide..."
Raysing Guo
"Cheap n cheerful with fast and friendly service. The Ebisu roll was tasty; unagi and cream cheese blowtorched at the table (2nd pic). And the..."
April May June
"Kamei Baru is consistently good! It's not exceptional. It's not terrible. The food's good and their bento boxes are the best I've ever had. They..."
Karl Castillo
"We sometimes squeeze in two quick happy hours in the same excursion, and this was one of those evenings, so our experience at Kamei Baru was a bit..."
Ken Gardner
"I never knew this place was authentic Japanese! Apparently Kamei has different restaurants with different styles. There is a Kamei Royale..."
Luke Weng
"Cool and trendy place, but definitely not traditional high standard Japanese. You can get all the fancy rolls. The food is definitely good, but this..."
Mayur
The Ramen Butcher
80/100 (2613 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Ice Cream
Ramen
Pork
Gyoza
Tsukemen
Noodle
Café
Soups
Japanese
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I love this place. Relaxed vibe, tentative staff, and of course the food is AMAZING. You really can't go wrong for the price point but this place is..."
Kelly Kuit
"Fantastic food! Fantastic service! 10 minute wait to get in, and worth it. Very charming and friendly staff. Excellent ramen and very..."
Glenn Cox
"Great noodles, soup base was really on point. Would recommend but go early to avoid line..."
Hai-Huong Mac
"So good and inexpensive - great place for ramen! Want to come..."
Karla Coyle Laws
"The Black is to die for. Throw in the fatty pork and add an extra egg....absolutely..."
Audrey Kwong
"Can't really beat it for the price and location. There are others that are a bit more decadent, but they are a bit pricey and out of the way. A bowl..."
Carnie Asada
"was my best spot when i was living in..."
Sébastien Lapierre
"On man!! The Ramen in this place is the best I've ever had!!! I got the black garlic Ramen. It was so delicious!!! Will definitely go back. We went..."
Fiona Bratvold
"First and foremost, please excuse the presentation as we had already begun eating before taking the photos. Ive gone here during my highschool years..."
Leon Hoang
"Tried the classic and mini karaage mini don. The soup was hot enough, rich and creamy 👍🏻 they serve small ramen noodle but a little firmer than..."
Jacky Ng
"Friday nights are usually busy with a wait to be seated. They don’t have a time limit so there may also be people nursing their drinks... Good menu..."
Mimi So
"First time here. Ramen soup and chicken karaage was incredible. Pork broth ramen (original tonkotsu) was creamy and flavourful. The vegan ramen with..."
Jonas Rieg
"Really delicious soup. We chose the traditional ramen and a spicy seafood one. Both were just right. The noodles are al dente and the broth rich and..."
More Memorable Events
"Lots of variety Ramen. They have a Tsukemen which is a house-made thick Noodle in a special dipping soup. The Ramen served in hot or cold. They..."
SiuWan Ng
Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba
80/100 (2327 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
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"Niku mazesoba: The fiance went with the pork belly mazesoba. He found it delicious – very rich, creamy, and fatty. Vegan ramen: The vegan ramen..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"I didn't really understand what this place was serving but I'm very glad I went. It's kind of like... Ramen but udon noodles and not wet. Delicious...."
Jen
"Kokoro was busy as usual but the staff are pretty accurate at gaging the approximate wait time.On this occasion I decided to try the..."
Absolute Foodie
"Best soba I’ve ever tried in JKT! Great taste, nice presentation, waiters were attentive and overall service was good. Definitely will be back..."
Alice Wonder
"Tried this new Mazesoba recently. It's a totally new taste. I never tasted anything similar in my life. I tried Zenbu Mazesoba (It says Chef..."
Jin Kim
"Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba is the new Japanese noodle bar in Downtown Vancouver. They serve thick soba in the dense sauce. After you’re done with..."
604foodcritic Com
"Something different if you’re a ramen fan and want to switch things up. They specialize in thick and dry soba noodles. We came here because many of..."
The Noodle Sensei
"Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba is probably the most hyped and popular Japanese restaurant for the past recent months, and the hype still did not die down. For..."
Regina Ip
"Ramen is the perfect tonic for the cold weather but what about ramen without the broth? We have needed to check this out for some time. Kokoro Tokyo..."
Yes. We,re Eating Again.
"It is a very heavy meal as it is quite oily and flavourful. The zenbu mazesoba is the same size but comes at a higher price because of the bamboo..."
HC
"Mazesoba, literally translated as “mixed noodle” is ramen without soup. The first of its kind in North America, Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba offers..."
Ceci
"Had the shiu and niku mazesoba. It was very flavourful. I like the noodles and it’s texture. I prefer this over ramen since I find ramen soup too..."
Pal J
"Not ramen and not udon, a new way to eat noodles. Staring with fresh noodles that are bouncy with great texture. Accompanied with a flavourful..."
Amy L.
Ramen Gojiro
77/100 (3230 ratings)
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"Been wanting to try this Ramen place out for a while. Karaage Ramen is new to the city. I was surprised there was only a short lineup. We tried..."
Nuinui The Cat
"There is always a long line outside so we had to check this place out. We got the atomic spicy ramen with chashu and the same with karage. First and..."
Foodie Muggles
"This place probably have the biggest line to get in at 12:00 pm, but that shouldn´t scare you this place have a fast service, as soon as you get in..."
Jesus Cortes
"This place gets quite busy around lunch time. Great location is key, but that’s not it - the ramen is also delicious. The crispy chicken combined..."
B & E
"I always see a lineup for this place, but thankfully when I decided to try it there was no wait.I got the Tsukemen and it was very delicious!..."
Maki
"Pretty delicious tonkotsu chicken broth! I love the fried garlic in top, it really seasons the bowl well. 😋 The fried chicken is great, not too..."
Karen
"The presentation of their food is very appetizing. However the broth was a bit on the saltier side. I ordered a side of gyoza and I thought it was..."
Kn.vncvr
"Good food, good service, spicy bakamonri fills up my life! although there are usually a line up at weekend, i love how energy the staffs..."
Tuấn FuLuck
"Seems like there must always be a line up here but we never have to wait too long. I had the regular size, mildly spicy kararage ramen and my partner..."
Yes. We,re Eating Again.
"By far the richest and most flavourful broth in the city. We always end up ordering their classic karaage chicken ramen and are never..."
Noemie Mcgovern
"Having been a couple times I've learned a couple of things: Namely, best time to go to avoid the line is 11ish on the weekends or just get Take Out..."
Gourmet By Association
"Gojiro focuses on jiro-style ramen, which is ramen that features a mountain of toppings. I also really liked the interior design, it was very..."
CuriouslyCarmen.com
"4.5/5  When they gave us a paper bib I knew we were in for a treat.Vancouver is known for it's vibrant food scene, including likely one of the best..."
Angel Liu
"One of benefits of being a food blogger is everyone coming to you with their favourite places to eat. This one was recommended by a coworker. She..."
Maggi Mei
"It's alright, didn't live up to all the expectations. Noodles were a bit too thick for my liking and if you get the fried chicken whatever ramen, the..."
Stupidweeaboo
"○ok service○first come first serve○portion very small and on the pricey side○parking is a hassle (then again it's downtown so..."
Nomnomnom
"We came here for a late dinner. It was around 9pm, but there was still lineup outside the ramen restaurant. That was crazy! Lots of people..."
Kit Yee Y.
"So my camera broke. My faithful little Sony A5000...poor little guy. He's being operated on right now, having his guts gutted out. He'll return home..."
Selina Lo
"Holy portions! I tried the spicy ramen (I asked for the 2/3 spiciness) but it wasn't spicy at all. They give you the option to enlarge your ramen too..."
Nom.nom.nom.
"The place is not bad, but not outstanding either. The broth is rich and delicious, but I don't really like the noodle. I prefer the traditional ramen..."
Alice
"a part of Japanese Ramen tour of Vancouver with a lovely nomnom-errelatively a new place (on my way to work everyday!)ended up trying..."
Lostnomnom
"First time, Not as good as I thought but not bad...The soupbase is really good, but the noodles is too thick and hard...and too salty taste..."
Teo W
"Yummy! I was very sceptical of this spot as I am with most Ramen places I do to. I think it was the very thick style noodles that threw me off. But,..."
DanoRama
"I've had the basic karaage and chashu.  Liked the broth, and the generous serving of bean sprouts on top.  However, would be nice to have more meat..."
Dennis
"Both times I've visited I got the regular sized bowl with chicken karaage and a rich broth. The karaage is delicious but I wish it came on a side..."
Bernice
"Hello everyone I'm back this time I want to introduce Gojiro Ramen. I guess you all heard the hype how great it is. I couldn't say more better. I..."
食家舌之王
"April 05, 2016 Everyone's been talking about the new ramen place, so of course we had to try it too. I'm not a big fan of ramen, but I was down..."
Anita Young
"Coles Notes: Ramen isn't the greatest but as the name suggest if you want a Godzilla-sized ramen the basic bakamori $13.55, It sure is to fill you up..."
Kelly Yee
"Last week, my friends and I met up downtown for a late night dinner at Ramen Gojiro, a new ramen shop that opened up on Dunsmuir Street close to..."
Reservation Under Cindy
"Most of the stuff you'll read on here about Gojiro is true. Big portions, lots of garlic, lots of beansprouts, thick, springy noodles..but is that a..."
Justin Carey
"Came here during lunch hour at about 12:10and got sat (for two) in about 20 minutes. Lots of hype as there is not much ramen in the downtown core...."
MethodSTYLES
"Ramen Gojiro is a newly opened ramen shop located on Dunsmuir within walking distance of Pacific Centre mall. I first knew about this when I saw the..."
Eating With Kirby
"One-liner: Great thick noodles and tender meats at this new ramen eateryHighlight: Basic Chicken Karaage RamenRecommended for:..."
Nosh And Nibble
"The Spicy Chasu Pork ("spicy/medium" amount of spice) is an amazing dish. From the amount of fat on the pork, to the chili, broth, and ball of..."
Murg Wurgle
"Sister restaurant to Ramen Butcher by the Menya Kouji group, which is in my top 2 alongside Santouka. Jiro-style noodles were thick and chewy and..."
Naoki_art
"Ramen lovers, get ready for some more noodle slurping!  Vancouver’s newest addition to the ramen scene, Ramen Gojiro, is now open.  Located at..."
FOODGRESSING.COM
"Ramen Gojiro is Vancouver's newest ramen addition which is managed under the same company's as Ramen Butcher in Chinatown (Menya Kouji Group)- which..."
WingHin T.