I've seen Ajisen all around the world, and I never tried it up until today. With over 700 locations worldwide, they must be doing something right! This one is right in my neighborhood and they were doing a buy-one-get-one promotion for Ajisen day, so I thought it was the perfect time to try it. The promotion was for their Original Ajisen ramen, which is $15.99 normally. For the normal price, I'd say the portion and flavour is a lacking. Of course, for the BOGO price, I was happy. I did also appreciate that they give a bigger portion of pork than other ramen places. However, the broth is pretty salty and I'm not a huge fan of when I can see the oil separating from the rest of the soup. The noodle texture and egg runniness were good. But all in all, I would not say it is worth the normal price of $15.99. The service was fine and pretty fast. However, since it was Ajisen Day, they likely planned for higher amounts of traffic so it may not be representative of a normal day. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Ajisen Origina - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Brother was quite bland tbh, smells nicer than it tastes. Noodles really nice and chewy. I think the soup lacks toppings as well. Pork cutlet was ok. Shell tasted a lot like chicken nugget coating though. Whole dish was around $20 which is pricey and not quite filling imo. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Pork katsu original Ajisen broth - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I am writing this review because it has been at least TEN YEARS since I have been ordering my favourite dish from Ajisen. I indulge myself every few weeks with this meal, exactly as pictured, and I never stray from this order. I talk to my friends about this ramen like it is the one true love of my life. The order: The karaage original, substituted with tom yum broth, and extra limes please and thanks. To start off, the fried chicken is fabulous. It loses its crunch if I order delivery, but the quality never falters. Juicy, perfectly battered, and very high quality cuts of dark meat. Order it fresh for the table. The ramen itself is the star of the show. Ajisen's tom yum broth will never get old, no matter how many times I have it. It's spicy, creamy, full of citrus, and packs a punch like no other. Even after all these years, I reach for tissues when the heat catches up to me, and I wouldn't have it any other way. The noodles are always perfectly cooked, thin, and in my opinion, the perfect amount. The beansprouts are crisp and take in the flavour of the broth beautifully. The green onion is undeniably a key ingredient and adds the perfect brightness. And the ramen egg, everyone's favourite topping for a reason. Just fabulous. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Karaage original with tom yum broth substitute - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I got the spicy beef ramen, I definitely recommend asking it for less spicy like I did due to it being more numbing then spicy. I agree with the other comments saying it could use so more flavor. We also ordered the Gyoza which was good. While the food was good I gave it a 4/5 due to the service. We never got our waters refilled, she didn't really check up on us much either. I did see her attending other party's but refilling beverages is important and if she is busy that could of been communicated. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Spicy beef ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First time trying ajisen ramen (they have many locations)! We tried their pork original, ajisen original, and their gyoza as an appetizer. I found the food to be quite average - not the best ramen I've ever had, but still good (its the tonkatsu broth). Tasty and savoury, but not as rich as I'd like it to be and a little greasy-like. Noodles and egg were okay too. Forgot to take a picture of the gyoza - they were okay, wish they were more crispy. Service was okay too - food came out quick (ramen came out before the gyoza). Liked the decor inside the restaurant though - had a large display on the wall of fancy bowls! read more

Ajisen Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A bowl of savory, delicious and hot comfort food. Especially on a cold winter's day, this is the perfect meal! Highly recommend the original pork ramen! read more

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This place is one of many restaurants in the corridor but open later than most (12am). Food (2.5/5) - I guess I have been spoiled by Musoshin and Isshin as there was no comparison to them. Had the Shoyu Sliced Pork Ramen and it was pretty weak. Noodles tasted like Sapporo Ichiban packaged ones. Pork was tougher and chewy. Broth was on the bland side. Service (4/5) - was seated fairly quickly and servers were attentive. Atmosphere (3.5/5) - it's a open concept cafeteria style with tables and some booths. Bright and open. Overall (3/5) - it gets props for late hours but the ramen was below average in my opinion. No repeat for me. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Interior - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Vegetarian menu selections are hard to come by at most places, and when a restaurant does provide a selection it is small and not imaginative. But not here! I was so happy to see that most of the broths at Ajisen Ramen could be made veg. I've had the Vegan Harvest so many times now and try a new broth every time. I also enjoy beyond meat products and will sometimes get the vegan bun. Highly recommend. read more

I came here because they were having a 50% off of their original ramen. The place had lots of seatings but they were super busy so I recommend coming early to avoid waiting for a table. The ramen was quite salty and oily for my liking. I wish it had more pork slices too. I would like to come back and try their other ramen. Hopefully, it won't be as salty and greasy as the original one. We ordered the takoyaki as well. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It was my first time trying the Tom Yum ramen. It was so good if you're a fan of spicy food! I didn't want to eat any meat at that moment, so I got the vegan harvest. Actually, it was quite expensive. Just some corn, broccoli, and kikurage cost me $18.99. But the tom yum broth was really good and paired perfectly with the ramen. It was spicy but also so flavorful. My hubby also ordered the tom yum ramen with grilled shrimp. The shrimps were okay and he liked the broth more. read more

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The tender pork ribs ramen has been my go to ramen for years. However, they changed the portion and price substantially recently, which is no longer a good value ramen. For that price, I could go to another place, such as Kinton or Konjiki, which is a few blocks South from Ajisen. read more

- steak ramen, curry rice are meh, there are many better options - takoyaki is average - service is good - spacious seating - cannot understand why serves with broken bowls which are dangerous and look bad read more

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First time trying this ramen spot. I was too hungry to take photos but I wanted to point out some pros and cons: Pros: - You can choose the broth you want with your ramen - There are a bunch of ramen options from chicken, beef, pork and even vegan/vegetarian options. - There is a huge variety of side dishes and rice dishes if you prefer those over ramen. - Overall it's a place that you fill find something to eat no matter what your taste buds are. Cons: - The size of ramen portions. It may just be me but I found the portion of noodles wasn't enough, even after ordering extra noodles I found myself to be hungry. - The extra toppings with the ramen isn't like any other place. I ordered the original ramen but found there was no nori seaweed, the chasu pork was small thin slices rather than big chunks. My friends ordered the vegan option as the vegetarian harvest was out of stock. They had too much corn like as if more than a few tablespoons were added. Yes I understand it is a vegan option but too much corn why not add some other veggies or seaweed. (Just my opinion) - You weren't able to choose your texture of ramen unlike other places where they ask if you wanted thick or thin. Here it's one option only. Would I come here again? Yes just to try their other options like the rice meals and perhaps some side dishes. The ramen I'm going to avoid for now. read more

Amazing food. I love it. Service could be a little bit better. But everything else seem great. Could be busy sometime read more

Ajisen Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've eaten here a few times in the past as well and overall like this place. The restaurant is conveniently on Yonge and usually paid street parking is available close to the place. Inside, the space feels chaotic and slightly crammed, but also warm and welcoming at the same time, the decor is minimal, one wall is just a display of soup bowls but they end up looking pretty, you'll feel like popping one off the wall taking it home. The tables can seat 4 or 6, larger groups might have to seat at separate tables. The servers communicate well. They won't engage in too many pleasantries but they're polite and Service is quick and so nothing to complain about in that area. The food is what we return to this place for. The broth is delicious, the noodles are well cooked, the meat and vegetables are tasty. There are options for spicy broth as well and it is delicious. The quantity is just right for one person, sometimes you might come home with a small serving of leftover as well. We also ordered Karage chicken and corn, the chicken was well cooked and the corn was nicely done. We spent about $25-$30 per head for a stomach full of dinner. I'll go to this place again, it remains as enjoyable on repeat visits. read more

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The food did not convince me at all. After a long work day I was looking forward to some great food. I also wanted to try a place I have never been to before. I wish I had chosen another restaurant over this one. I ordered teppanyaki steak and well....it was as tough as the leather work boots I wear. After that I looked forward to the Ajisen ramen I had ordered and oh lord was that blant. I tried to focus on tasting any flavors but there were hardly any. Even the three tiny BBQ pork slices didn't taste like anything. To me the broth simply did not have much flavour. Service is decent, prices seem fair for Toronto. read more

Went here with the family and I was glad we did as they had many options to pick from as we all like different flavors. Service was minimal but food came out in a timely manner and portions were great as everyone left the store with a full stomach. Taste was above average as well. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Mediocre food definitely had better ramen Only perk is it stays open late Service was beyond average They are open till midnight but they make you so uncomfortable if you aren't gone by 12! Our friend was using the restroom but the rest of us stepped outside to wait by 11:55 because they were making us feel so awkward as customers and even after we stepped out, they kept staring at us extremely annoyed and just came off so unfriendly. Never never going back; not worth it for the food or the unfriendly attitude. Please learn a bit about customer service and close by 11:30 if midnight is too late for you. read more

4.5! Deelish! Got a spicy one but replaced with mala base. I asked for less spicy but it's still hella spicy!!!! So delicious though. If you're ordering the mala base just know that it has a numbing sensation! Beef was sooooo flavourful and yum! read more

Ajisen Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

There are 3 options in tipping in Ajisen Ramen. In %, 12,15 &20. The supervisor said new system. Bullshit, it is requested by the restsurant to the bank. It is not mandatory to tip in Ontario. https://settlement.org/ontario/daily-life/shopping/shopping-basics/do-people-tip-in-ontario-how-much-should-i-tip/ They overcharged me for tipping. Tipping must be calculated from the base price (before tax) not after tax. Next time, I will not pay for tipping . read more

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Different employees here that ruined the experience. The food came out and my fiancé's order has a hair in her ramen. The waitress asked "so you want to change it or?" ... of course we want to change it.. what kind of question is that? I ordered the steak ramen with the spicy mala broth with no veggies. The order came out with just noodles. So the waitress asked if I wanted the corn in it since it comes with it and i said yes. She forgot about it, so i had to ask another server. At the end when we got our bill, they charged us for extra corn.. we had to complain about it. Overall, the servers here were not attentive and kept forgetting our requests. The food tasted bland as well, not enough seasoning. read more

Yup, tasty. Friendly staff. Convenient location. I had the Ajisen spicy ramen on a travel weary day. It hit the spot. read more

My favourite as always. Delicious ramen and good service as usual! I got the pork bbq ramen with kimchi and my brother got the pork ramen without the kimchi. Food came out hot and quickly. The portion was super filling. I have to say this is my favourite ramen bowl at Ajisen yet. I got the vegetable spring rolls as an appetizer but I would not recommend them because they are so oily. read more

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A windy day's craving ends with ramen. It is open till 2 AM so at 10 when most places started closing we headed here. They have a couple of locations, the food is delicious the service is fast and just as polite as required. We ordered the spicy chicken ramen, the spicy ajisen ramen, Japanese fried rice and the chicken Katsu ramen. They were probably not expecting a surge as they apologised for not having the Katsu ready which arrived a good 10 mins after the ramen itself. All ramen's can be customized with your choice of broth and toppings, which is great so you can choose to make your food spicy or bland. Their spicy ramen's are a bomb, do try the garlic broth, Katsu and Corn salad for sides. The Japanese fried rice itself was a slight let down as it was just egg fried rice. The chicken was well cooked, but they didn't come together nicely and some flavor was needed. I will avoid. Overall a great place even for groups, quick turn around, plane jane good food. We split bills and would have come to about a $100 for a party of 5 with 2 pops, 3 ramen and a fried rice. read more

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THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE in north York My girlfriend and I came in at Sunday night in search of some good ramen: 1. As soon as we were seated I noticed there was grease between the menu and the table, instead of apologizing the waitress told us that this table was recently cleaned... 2. After waited for about 20 minutes to order the food, i was told by the staff that if I wanted to make an order we had to raise our hands. I suspect that the owners takes all the tips that why the staff is being rude read more

I ordered the tender pork ribs noodles. Really tasty ramen. Juicy pork ribs. Waitress explained that the way they prepare their pork ribs makes it so that you can actually eat the bone. It was very tasty and tender. Broth and noodles are tasty too. Huge bowl. Place is clean, comfy booths, great service. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Culture - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I can safely say that I have eaten at multiple Ajisen locations: warden, Spadina and now this. My favourite one is still the one along Spadina but this one is a 2nd favourite for me. Location: it's close to North York Centre station. Parking would be a nightmare especially if you're willing to pay for close parking. I recommend taking the subway or coming during the weekend, you can park for free near Finch station and walk 15 mins to Ajisen Atmosphere: 5/5 this location is one of the larger Ajisen locations and you see similar artwork, and there's music in the background. It has a modern feel to the place Service: 4/5 very quick and attentive. There's button in our seating area and we press it if we need service. One little thing I didn't like was when I asked for the bill, I had to go up to pay. Food: 3/5 I know 3 stars is very low but I have to be honest. Ajisen Ramen is very nostalgic for me however it doesn't feel healthy. The soup broth tastes like the expensive instant noodles you get at the Asian supermarket for $2.99 or $3.99 a pack. HOWEVER the ramen noodles taste like very authentic alkaline noodles. The sliced meat that came with my ramen tasted very dry (please refer to my pictures). Another thing: the egg was cooked beautifully with a runny yolk Cleanliness: I don't know how to rate this. I looked at their kitchen area and bathroom, and they were both very clean. Same with the bowls and utensils however I didn't feel that great after eating here. My friend was fine but I wasn't. I'm not sure if it was the food or me but in the past, I've had stomach issues after eating at one of the other Ajisen location. It might be because I drank the soup and it was oily... Overall rating: based on the fact it tasted good and service was good but it felt very nasty afterwards in my stomach Recommend: maybe if you don't have sensitive stomach like me. It definitely tastes great and you feel happy afterwards. read more

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Ajisen Ramen is a great Ramen Joint if you have some cravings for Ramen... great location if you are in the area..and it is opened till Midnight great for a late snack after eating at Izakaya in the area where no matter how much food you ordered, you still be hungry! Ajisen Ramen ($5.95) - Milky Tonkotsu always my preferred Ramen broth based and Ajisen did not disappointed! - Noodle wise, the straight version ramen was cooked nicely with chewiness Bite I found it A-OK! - The paper thin Charshu and the small rubbery egg were definitely uninteresting Ajisen Spicy Ramen ($7.50) - Basically is the same ramen as Ajisen Ramen but the waitress gave me some spicy ground pork to put in the broth so I can adjust the level of spiciness - It does taste better compare to the basic Ramen if you are into spicy! Kenzo up the street definitely a better choice if you want a better Ramen and they do have complimentary parking.. but they closes early and have more limited hours compare to Ajisen Ramen!! read more

Ajisen Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Corn with BBQ Pork Ramen . Taste : 8.8/10 Price : $11.50 + tax Service ‍: 8/10 Worth it: 8.8/10 . Feels good to be back in Markham- my first food stop was Ajisen Ramen, a perfect place to eat comfort food at late night. The white broth had a flavourful pork bone taste and was not very heavy, which I enjoyed. The BBQ Pork was tender and the other toppings on the ramen contributed to a satisfying taste experience. A soft-boiled egg would've been nice but it was still a solid ramen bowl nevertheless. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Corn with BBQ Pork Ramen ($11.50 + tax) - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We were going to be in the area for a visit to the Structube right nearby, so I quickly looked to see what interesting eateries were around and Ajisen Ramen was just a few steps away. And they had something called Volcano Ramen on the menu. Volcano Ramen? I'm in! We showed up around 5:00 on a weekday and the place was sparsely populated. We snagged a sweet booth and began perusing the extensive menu. (I'm not sure why I was looking through it, since there was no way I was going to order anything but the aforementioned Volcano Ramen.) Our food arrived a few minutes after we ordered it and it's good. I've had worse ramen in the city but I've also definitely had better. Nothing in this bowl of soup really stood out for me. It wasn't quite as hot as I was hoping and the flavors were a little one-note. I always say that the broth in a good bowl of ramen is my favorite part, but that just wasn't the case this time. I did finish the entire thing, but I wasn't sad when the bowl was finally empty. I should also note that the decision to play loud pop/techno music was a seriously ill-advised one. It was pretty grating. read more

Throughout the years, I've found that Ajisen consistently delivers reliable ramen dishes, served-up quickly, in a bright and large space with plenty of seating. They also have an incredibly wide selection of ramen on their menu, with different types of broths, side dishes, spice levels etc. The prices are also fairly reasonable, and good value. In terms of the food itself, the quality can vary and it can be a bit of a hit-or-miss considering the large variety of items on the menu. For myself, favourites include the spicy miso pork ramen and curry pork cutlet ramen: the broth is flavourful and not overly spicy, and the pork is tender. In my experience, the beef has a tendency to be chewy or tough, with the exception of the filet mignon. The ramen here does not seem as "fancy" as some of the other offerings in the neighbourhood, or at least they aren't as descriptive with what each dish/broth consists of. For areas of improvement, perhaps they could either streamline their menu and focus on their top items/best dishes, or allow customers to create their own combinations of broth and side dishes? Despite the many competing ramen shops in the North York Centre area, I still consider Ajisen to be one of my go-to places: it's one of those reliable, casual "cheap-and-cheerful" places to eat, and it has a decent amount of seating such that I can drop by at almost any time and not encounter huge crowds or line-ups. read more

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I know this chain has been around for a while, but we happened to stumble across it while walking home from a late night at the pub -- nothing els seemed to be open except for Ajisen Ramen so we ventured inside. The decor is nice, and the staff is REALLY friendly -- I have to give it to them, especially so close to closing time! They did not try to rush us out while eating, they took the time to answer my questions about certain items -- kudos to them! The food -- the spicy miso pork ramen was really good -- and at such a good price! My husband ordered their grilled beef sirloin which was good, but the only gripe I had was their stir-fry vegetables -- I personally feel that it was overpriced for what was given. Would I come back? Most definitely. Can't wait to try their other ramen dishes! read more

Ajisen Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Fabulous ramen! Cozy restaruant and our goto ramen place. Waitstaff are all so upbeat and fast!

Came on a weeknight with a group of 5 and was seated very quickly. The service was alright as the waiters kept to themselves and took awhile to get their attention for a re-fill on water. I ordered the spicy chicken ramen which I found to be pretty good! I wish there was a little bit more of a kick to it but it was as still satisfying read more

Ajisen Ramen - Spicy Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My favourite ramen place. The service is good and fast. The broth is not overly salty where you have sodium induced nightmares after. My favourite soup is the Tom yum - it's spicy and a little sour. I've also eaten at the one on Spadina and I would say the two locations are consistent. I haven't done my research but I believe it's a food chain. Pretty solid tbh. I've eaten at the other popular chains across town but I find that Ajisen has the most variety. I've never tasted authentic ramen so I can't compare it to that, but all in all their soup is full of flavour and definitely worth the try if you're craving a nice soup. I wish they would open one in Vaughan! read more

Ajisen Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Family friendly. Fast, delicious Japanese food! Generous portions. Came here with my family on a Friday night. We ordered the curry pork cutlet set which came with rice, curry (with potatoes, mushrooms and carrots), a deep fried pork cutlet, miso soup and some pickled cucumbers. Absolutely delicious! This combo is my go-to as it includes everything a meal should have. A huge portion for someone with a small appetite as myself. My sister ordered the Shoyu pork ramen which she said wasn't very good and left a strange after taste in her mouth. We also got the beef teppanyaki which came on a small hot plate. The beef wasn't as tender as other places but just as good otherwise. We also ordered the deep fried potato cakes (aka croquettes) which came in two, sliced in halves to give 4 pieces. It was absolutely delicious. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside. I have been to ajisen many times before, and will definitely always come back! read more

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Ajisen Ramen was a recommendation from one of my friends who is a regular there and I must say I was impressed with what I ate. What impressed me most was the menu. No other ramen place has offered me so many options. Secondly the seating capacity is much bigger than most ramen places. I ordered Tom yum ramen with steak and it was so delicious. I would also recommend spicy pork ramen. If you ask me to go into intricate details then I'd say the service was good but not the best. I also found a small piece of broken glass on the chair next to me. As far as the service and food goes I would give a 5/5 to Ramen ishin and Kenzo Ramen. Like I said these things will not bother me from eating at Ajisen ramen again. Good luck. read more

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I am a frequent customer at this locations for many years. The food for indoor dining was amazing and service was not bad. Due to the pandemic- we were craving for some ramen and obviously we had to support our favourite ramen place via Ubereats. My husband and I ordered the Tom Yum Steak ramen and BBQ pork ramen with Tomato broth. In addition you can not have their sides! We had the Chicken cartilage and a side order of corn and crabmeat salad. When we received our Uber eats order- huge dissatisfaction. The Crab and corn salad looked like someone dumped a can of corn, threw in some piece of crab (was not even shredded) and squirted some kewpie mayo sauce. We had this dish several of times in dining experience and it never looked like that. We were extremely disappointed, as we thought it would be somewhat decently be prepared the same way. We hope that no other customer should experience horrible prepped meals like this and the fact that it was takeout. We hope that they would put in more effort in preparing their meals as they need to focus on their food only. Due to the pandemic they do not offer any patio or indoor dining- and so the food prep expectations should be excellent. Do not order as you will be highly disappointed in paying for $8 side. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my go-to place for ramen simply because theyre the only one i know of that carries a full seafood ramen. Food is fresh and hot and very well seasoned and delicious. They serve you green tea when you walk in and they have an array of appetizers you can choose from in addition to your ramen. Beautiful japanese decor with paintings all over the wall. They can accommodate maybe one large group but best for small groups. I usually dont need to make a reservation for a group of 2 when coming here but the place isnt huge so its best to sometimes call ahead. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Seafood Ramen, spring rolls, edamame and seaweed salad - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Wasn't happy at all with this place. They don't even use ramen they use spaghetti. Defiantly will not be going back.... Barely any meat too ... cmon read more