Vancouver
14JUN
Gojiro
They specialize in jiro-style, also known as gatsuri-style, ramen. This style of ramen boasts voluminous amounts of noodles and toppings and is wildly popular in Japan. The over-the-top bowls t...
23MAY
Koyuki Sapporo Ramen（小雪）
“Koyuki Sapporo Ramen” serves a very traditional style of Sapporo Ramen which is quite rare in Vancouver....
03MAR
Suika (スイカ)
I’m unfamiliar with Miso Ramen because I’m from Hiroshima Japan, so this is my first Miso Ramen!! It is made from soup based on pork, chicken & beef, with rich aroma from taken from shrimp, making it ...
17FEB
Full Ramen (フルラーメン)
Opened in December of 2013. I tried the ‘Kakuni’, or simmered pork belly Ramen, something not seen on menus of other places. The home-made Tonkotsu soup is super rich & creamy. The Kakuni was moist an...
17FEB
Yah-Yah-Ya Ramen (家家家ラーメン)
Founded originally in Yokohama in the 1970s, this location opened in 2014 is the first one in North America. Yah-Yah-Ya Ramen is known for the soy sauce based soup & thick noodles, topped simply with ...
17FEB
Shibuyatei (しぶや亭)
The sign outside says ‘SUSHI & LAMEN’ (that’s Ramen spelt with an ‘L’), so you get to enjoy sushi AND Ramen at Shibuyatei. According to information from our readers, the soup is a crisp light soy sauc...
17FEB
G-men Ramen Shop (G麺)
G-men is the ‘sister’ restaurant of Gyo-O and Gyoza King. According to a reader, who goes to G-men often for lunch, even Japanese friends and co-workers are impressed with the authenticity.
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17FEB
Gyo-O (魚王)
Gyo-O is known for their Kaisen Donburi (Seafood Bowl). A reader recommended the Oyster & Milk ramen. Intriguing combination eh? The ramen was a delightful combination of plump oysters and rich, cream...
17FEB
Hakkaku Ramen (八鶴ラーメン)
It’s one of the few places in Burnaby that offers the Japanese style Ramen. We’re yet to try their Ramen, but some readers love their Ramen. Give it a try the next time you get a craving when in Burna...
17FEB
Ramengers (ラーメンジャーズ)
Newly opened along Kingsway, the Korean owner decorated the interior with anime goodness. The Tonkotsu is on the relatively lighter side, which goes nicely with the thick noodles.
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17FEB
Rajio (ラヂオ)
Rajio Izakaya has a very lively vibe, similar to the izakayas back in the ‘Showa’ period. The main menu items are Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers), but they also offer Ramen. The Miso Shrimp Ramen is t...
17FEB
DANBO (暖暮)
The “Best Ramen in Kyushu” (voted by ramen lovers in Japan) has landed in Kits! Originally started in Fukuoka, the initial excitement amongs our Fukuoka-Vancouverite staff was insane!The ramen is simp...
17FEB
Menya Japanese Noodle (麺屋)
Menya Japanese Noodle has a very welcoming ‘at home’ feeling. The Ramen is Nagahama style (It’s one of Fukuoka regional style.), so the noodles are thin and straight, matching perfectly with the chara...
17FEB
Benkei Ramen (弁慶ラーメン)
Benkei Ramen prides itself on creating simple and one of Japanese old-fashioned Ramen. They offer the basic soy sauce & shio, as well as gyoza & curry to go with the Ramen bowl. The soy sauce soup is ...
17FEB
The Ramen Butcher (麺屋こうじグループ/ラーメンブッチャー)
Opened February of 2015, this new-comer Ramen location is part of the Menya Kouji group in Japan. They offer the standard ‘CLASSIC’, garlic & black sesami oil ‘BLACK’, Italian style ‘GREEN’, Spicy ‘RE...
17FEB
HARVEST (ハーベスト)
The interior doesn’t look like a Ramen restaurant, but Ramen offered by Chef Hokuto is organic, healthy and tasty. One of our readers recommended us their Miso Ramen. If you’re on the health consious ...
17FEB
Taishoken (大勝軒)
We already covered them once when they opened. They have not only Miso, Shio and Shoyu Ramen but also tomato Ramen. Note that they get closed when their soup has run out....
17FEB
Shuraku (酒楽)
Located right in the heart of the Granville street area, Shuraku offers delicious izakaya-style dishes. Have a Ramen to wrap up your dinner!...
17FEB
KAMEI BARU (カメイバル)
With a strong emphasis on seafood, Kamei Baru brings dishes featuring the four seasons of Japan. The interior is decorated with seasonal decorations during holidays and sporting events.
You get the c...
17FEB
JINYA Ramen Bar (ラーメン陣家)
Jinya is one of the popular Ramen restaurant chain in Japan.They already opened their restaurant in U.S. The restaurant in Vancouver is also popular enought for people to line up. Their vaunted “Tonko...
17FEB
GYOZA BAR+ RAMEN
Gyoza Bar is part of the restaurant group including Miku and Minami, known being frequented by Japanese celebrities and tv personnel during filmings. Their concept is to showcase Gyoza and Beer is an ...
17FEB
Ramen Koika (ラーメン恋歌)
The Ramen burger blew our Japanese reader’s mind away! I ran into their Ramen Burger one day, and I tried it as new adventure because I’d never seen Ramen Burger before in Japan. Actually this is also...
17FEB
Motomachi Shokudo (元町食堂)
The soup is made from organic chicken and vegetables, so it’s perfect for health-conscious Vancouverites. They have Shio, Shoyu and miso. The soup was light and refreshing. The noodles were straight, ...
17FEB
MARUTAMA RA-MEN (ラーメンまる玉)
I tried their regular Ramen, and added a half-boiled egg & chasu to it. What most impressed me was their Tori Paitan soup, or Chicken-based soup. It’s low-calorie, healthy, full of collagen. It’s very...
17FEB
Kintaro Ramen (金太郎らあめん)
Kintaro Ramen opened in 1999, and is one of pioneer Ramen restaurant in Vancouver.
Their soup is a tonkotsu-based broth, mixed with a speciality broth made from kelp and dried sardine, which gives it...
17FEB
Kingyo Izakaya (居酒屋金魚)
It’s actually “Tantan Men”, and it’s not “Ramen”. I couldn’t help but love the its name; “天下無双 (TENKA MUSOH) ”. It means “The Land’s Greatest/Unmatched Under Heaven”!! lol Sounds so cool.
The Tantan ...
17FEB
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Santouka came to Vancouver from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan. Asahikawa known for it’s distinctive style of Ramen.
Since Santouka opened in Vancouver, there’s never been a day without a line up. Their ...
17FEB
Hida Takayama Ramen (飛騨高山らーめん)
Hida Takayama’s style is from Hidatakayama region in Japan. Their style is termed “Chuka soba”(It means Noodle from China) to distinguish with Japanese traditional noodle made from buckwheat termed “S...
17FEB
GYOZA KING (餃子王)
GYOZA KING is a Japanese IZAKAYA restaurant offering Japanese home-made dishes like Oden, Okonomi-Yaki and Grilled Mackerel…and of course, they have Ramen!! They have your three standard soup bases: S...
17FEB
DANBO (暖暮) on Robson
This is their second location in Vancouver opened 5th November, 2015 on Robson. We will report this location soon. Please check the report of their first location in Kitslano....