We finally made our way to this restaurant. We went around 5:30 pm and the wait wasn't too bad. We got two of their ramen set which comes with a small salad and appetizer. The set is perfect for sharing if you have young children. I like how customizable their ramen is. It's like ordering a steak. You pick the saltiness and richness of the broth, then whether to sear your chasiu and the doness of your noddles. I guess I am not a big eater because their regular size was too much for me. For sides, we got the nanban chicken and small chasiu rice. Their Nan ban chicken reminds me of fish and chips batter. It's really thick. Note: they don't accept cash read more

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There is always a line here and that is no coincidence. The staff is friendly and offering tea to those that are waiting in the line. The ramen is also amazing. What I like is how flavourful their broth is. I rarely finish ramen broth since many places is just full of MSG but this one, you can really taste the ingredients, including some MSG of course, but it's so tasty that you can't help but to finish it. I also love how smokey their pork is, however, last time that I went, it wasn't. Overall, still my favourite spot a long with Danbo. read more

Horin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Horin Ramen was my last breakfast in Toronto, literally right across from my hotel, and it was the perfect send-off before heading home. I ordered the Horin combo just for myself (ramen + a side + salad), and it was so worth it. Super satisfying, great variety, and everything tasted fresh and comforting without being too heavy -- exactly what you want on a travel day. Absolutely get the matcha tiramisu. Even after the combo, it was light, balanced, and not overly sweet -- a perfect little dessert. Also, their beer tastes extra delicious, and I'm convinced it's at least partly because of those cool glasses. It just hits different. If you're staying nearby, this spot is a no-brainer for a casual but really solid meal -- especially if it's your last stop before leaving the city. read more

Enjoyed the ajitama ramen. Broth is nice and I liked the gooey egg. The combo is only worth it for the rice and gyoza. The salad is just mediocre. Service was quick. read more

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As someone who has been to Japan 5 times, Horin is as close as I can get to authentic japanese flavour in Vancouver! My Favourite is "The One" with light broth and firm noodles so its the perfect balance of tasty without being overwhelmingly heavy! read more

Horin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

So happy to be back having ramen at one of my fav spots! Love the option to customize and adding $5.90 for a combo is so worth it! Highly recommend :) read more

Horin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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The best tonkotsu ramen I've had. The broth is amazing. The service was so fast! We placed the order and got our ramen within 3 minutes!! The staff were super friendly. And the restaurant decor was Japanese inspired. It really reminded of my visit to Japan. The craziest part of all this was that the ramen was just $13!!! The matcha tiramisu was good but it looked better than it tasted. Don't get me wrong, it still tasted nice and the matcha flavour came through well, but I was expecting a punch of flavour whenever I had tiramisu so it was just different from what I expected. Not a bad thing, just new to me. read more

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We saw a line up here the evening before so we went for lunch the day after. We went early so we managed to get a seat. Service was incredible, super friendly. Restaurant was clean and bright and they gave us cute aprons to wear so we wouldn't get our shirts dirty. We both got an Ajitama ramen. We got 1 small and 1 regular. I noticed my small was pretty big but didn't think anything of it. Unfortunately, they charged us and we got 2 regulars. However, the flavor of the soup was amazing!! The broth was so flavourful, the noodles were made perfect, and the egg jammy. Highly recommend. 5/5 We also got their special gyoza. It was ok. Pretty crispy but it the filling wasn't as flavourful as I expected. Although I love the yuzu dip it came with. 3.75/5 read more

Horin Ramen - Ajitama ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Haven't been to Horin Tonkotsu Ramen in ages but checked out their Burnaby location. Their OG spot is downtown. It was packed on a late weekday evening. Ramen bowls are $12.90 to $19.90 with two noodle size options. They have a loyalty points program; $10.00 off when you accumulate 150 points. - Ajitama ($15.90 regular) - opted for firm noodles, aburi seared pork belly, hot chili and medium broth richness. Broth was decent but could have had more umami. Soft boiled egg was bland. Thin noodles were good, chili added a nice kick - Horin combo ($5.90) - takana & kimchi and gyoza. Gyoza came with an interesting yuzu sauce read more

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Finally tried this popular ramen place last month when I didn't see a lineup on a weekday around 5pm. Their ramen and broth met expectations and they provided attentive service. I would definitely visit again but it's not a meal of choice where I would wait in a long line. The competition for ramen places is fierce in Vancouver and Burnaby. For this ramen meal, I selected medium in firmness and broth taste, which was perfect to my liking. Their chilli sauce looked amazing on menu cover, I asked for it on the side and it was indeed quite good and very spicy. Service was excellent where customers don't feel rushed even when it got busy and a line up started to form around 6pm. I also appreciate that the servers were attentive and took time to top up our teas and bring extra bowls and sharing plates as needed. Ambiance and decor here gives off authentic Japanese vibes. It seemed most of their staff spoke Japanese as they chanted loud greetings upon entry to welcome customers and upon exit to thank customers. My favourite combo: ramen with cha siu, eggs and gyoza (note to self: not a fan of their kimchi, please don't order next time). Bonus of free parking available in Crystal Mall and its location is close to transit stops. read more

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Horin definitely makes top 3 ramen in Van. I'm a sucker for a rich tonkotsu broth, toasty round slices of chashu, and thin noodles. PLUS A little dollop of spice? SIGN ME UP. (I do wish the marinated egg were a tad saltier because she's lacking some umami sometimes..) If I lived near metro/crystal mall, I'd probably be coming here bi-weekly for sure. Matcha tiramisu tastes okay but nothing to write home about - it's kind of just layered cream and cake with matcha powder. A matcha soaked cake layer would level it up to tiramisu level but I guess the matcha market is tough rn. Either way, the ramen has my heart and soul. read more

Horin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Horin ramen is on par with ramen places in Japan! There was a line and we waited about 30 minutes. The broth is delicate with umami but not overly salty. You can customize your ramen by the noodle texture, spice, richness in broth, and add ons. I just got the chefs recommended. If you enjoy more spicy, with medium spicy and I felt I could have done hot or hottest, my medium spicy wasn't really spicy at all. The noodle quality was perfect for me, for my husband it stuck together a bit but it did not do that for me. Chashu was perfectly tender and not chewy. I enjoyed the spicy cucumber dish. Service was great and would recommend if you love ramen! read more

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I'm not a ramen connoisseur but felt this ramen tasted about the same as some of the big names in the city. The black garlic add on is a game changer and I gave it 5 stars. Everything is good except they serve the ramen with the thin noodles and I prefer the thicker more alkaline tasting ones. A deal breaker for some people is that the entrance is on the outside of the mall. If the place is full, the lineup is outside in the elements. They do bring tea out though once in a while. read more

Horin Ramen - Ramen with the torched pork belly - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I love ramen so when this place popped up by my place I had to check it out. When it first opened for the first couple of months whenever I walked by there was always a line up. There still is a lineup depending what time you go so you just gotta take your chances. The place is not very big maybe 7 or 8 tables. The service is friendly and polite. The food was good, I ordered the ajitama ramen and the gyoza combo. There is pay street parking out front on Kingsway but it is Metrotown so parking is limited and hard to find......... read more

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B and I just came back from the island and the first place we wanted to dine in was Horin. We heard lots of good things about Horin. They are from Japan. They are located at Crystal Mall but not in one of those inside unit. Their store is facing the outside of Kingsway. Service was good. They are known for their spicy homemade sauce. All the flavors are the same and the only difference is really the topping and the spicy level. If you opt for more spicy, it means more sauce and less spicy means less sauce. I got "The One" and B got "Chashu".We both made our entrée a combo for an extra $5.90 each. The combo came with a side and a salad. I got the seaweed salad and the matcha tiramisu. B got the cucumber salad and the Horin Curry. B was very impressed with their curry. I really liked the matcha tiramisu. Our ramen was very impressive and flavorful. Yes you do get the option to select the broth and noodle thickness. B said it is comparable to his favorite ramen place (Ramen Danbo). They are at the same level of goodness. Too bad they don't have a sesame flavored ramen broth or else we can directly compare it to ramen Danbo. Ramen Danbo and Horin both have their uniqueness. read more

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Bundle up if you do not beat the opening rush; the line is outside with no cover from the rain. Small inside ~ tables are tight, groups no recommended. Clean & new furnishings. Service is friendly & as prompt as possible. The busy rush will force you to flag them down if you need something. Ramen ~ as good as anywhere, nothing extraordinary. The add-on toppings will bring your bowl +$25 and the bowl is not large. Clean broth, clean pork, eggs yummy. Unfortunately the broth does not stay warm hot in the bowl style. So crowded ~ you feel pressed to eat quickly with the crowded spacing and loud ambience. Not a relaxed atmosphere to slurp noodles. read more

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Great tonkotsu style ramen in a lively atmosphere. We went around 5:30 and managed to beat the rush, but the lineups can get pretty long around lunch/dinner rush. We got "The One" and the "Ajitama" which is the same broth style but with different additions. I also got the combo with The One, where you get a choice of side and salad with your ramen for $5.90 (I got gyoza and kimchi). Broth is really clean and tasty on its own, but one thing we really appreciated was that they offered us black garlic oil on the side for free - otherwise it only came bound with the veggie option. We found that the oil did elevate the flavour and added a great depth to the broth. Service is very friendly and attentive! They also give out free aprons or hair ties if you ask for it. read more

Horin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

There was a bit of a lineup during lunch time. They have nice combos for kids and adults alike. I love the flavour of the chashu here! They also provide aprons and hair ties upon request. You can park at Crystal Mall. Service is quick and professional. The tables are quite close together on the inside though, so you may feel a bit cramped. read more

Horin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I was excited for more ramen places to open that are more accessible with ample parking. Located in Crystal Mall, there is plenty of parking. I opted for the strong flavor, firm noodles, rich broth. The noodles came perfect. As for the broth itself, it was lacking depth and umami. I think danbo is better in terms of similar style. I really wanted to try the tan tan men or black garlic but for some reason they are only available in vegetarian. Service is friendly but slow. Waited for a while even though there were only 3 tables of 2 including us. read more

Horin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

So glad that this opened up near Metrotown. I came here around 5pm on a rainy weekday and luckily there was no line. I got the classic ramen and added the combo for gyoza and matcha tiramisu which seemed like great value, and I was stuffed. The broth and chashu were super flavourful and I liked that you could customize your noodles, fattiness and more. You can even request a free apron or hair tie if you ask! Recommend checking them out but be prepared to wait unless you go off peak time. read more

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Tasty but snack sized ramen place in Crystal Mall. This restaurant faces the exterior on the N side, facing Kingsway. Parking is available in the Crystal Mall lot. The place seems authentically Japanese. Nice modern light wood trim, and bright paper lantern style lights. Staff are friendly. Looks like they're all Japanese. They do the whole yelling thing when people walk in and out too. I had their "The One" (house special) combo. The combo includes a side (I chose the Horin gyoza) and a salad (I chose takana & seaweed). The ramen is pretty tasty, but the portion size is small. They only have "small" (100g) and "regular" (130g) sizes. In other words, their "regular" size is actually their version of a "large". I think I can eat 3-4 of these bowls in 1 sitting. Something to keep in mind. The ramen contains some 3 slices of pork (chashu) with their signature chili sauce, a soft boiled egg, a pile of green onions, and some bean sprouts. Other toppings can be ordered for an extra fee. Sadly enough, I didn't see any option to add more noodles. The chili sauce isn't crazy spicy, so I would recommend going for one of the "hotter" options. Everything was fresh. Noodles were firm (I selected this option) and tasty. The gyoza are sold in sets of 4, and are pan fried in a solid sheet. Think of the starchy water that forms when cooking dumplings at home. Pretty tasty, though the sheet kept shattering when I tried to separate the dumplings. Served with gyoza sauce, as well as this blob of green sauce. I think it has lime in it, but couldn't tell. It is tangy. Lastly, the takana & seaweed "salad" is really more like a couple of side dishes. No complaints. Other than the portion size, the food here is pretty good. Recommended. read more

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Authentic, delicate, delicious, best value and service Japanese ramen! Horin has crowned my favourite tonkotsu ramen in Metro Vancouver! Their appetizers and side dishes are also very delicious. The lineup tells you a lot. Regardless the day in the week, you always see lineups around lunch and dinner time. The first time I went with a friend. I ordered their combo, which is highly recommended. You get a ramen of your choice, 1 side and 1 salad by adding just under 6 bucks. The value is incredible. I got to try more of their dishes. My friend ordered ramen only. - The One (House Special tonkotsu ramen - Small 100g) - Matcha Tiramisu (1 side) - Kimchi and Daikon (1 salad) (They ran out of Takana that day and replaced with Daikon) - Tan Tan Ramen We got to customize the noodle firmness, the level of soy sauce, the broth richness, the lean/fat/aburi seared of the Chashu, and the level of Horin chili. The level of their details to meet the individual's preference was appreciated. For first timers, it's good to have everything in the middle. Then you can adjust to level up or down next time. Chili is very personal. You can have it or leave it. The tonkotsu soup base was very tasty. The flavour and creaminess were perfect for me in medium. Their ramen is the common light yellow thin kind of noodle. Medium is a great texture. I really liked how thick and big their chashu were (4 pieces). So much yummier with the charcoal taste after Aburi seared. Their salad/appetizer was very fresh and marinated nicely. The side order I chose was a dessert - Matcha Tiramisu. Most of their sides are savoury dishes. The plating of the tiramisu was an eye gem. The floral ceramic bowl was so pretty. The marcha powder layered on top was perfect and not skimpy. It was creamy and full of matcha in the first few bites. When I scooped deeper, the espresso and ladyfingers blended with the cream made you forget for a moment that you were in a Japanese restaurant. The Tan Tan Ramen my friend ordered was very flavourful as the soup already looked very appetizing. When we were lining up before 6pm, we were the 3rd party in the line. The wait wasn't long. A few minutes in, a server brought water in paper cups on a tray to serve everyone in the line. How considerate and sweet! Overall, this ramen restaurant is a must try. It is located facing Kingsway right between Crystal Mall and McKay. They accept plastic only. No cash. read more

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Tonkotsu base but light broth so easy to finish and it is reasonable so you can go there every day! read more

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Hands down, this is one of my favourite places to get ramen in Vancouver. I was so happy that they opened a second location in Metrotown as it's way more convenient for me than the Downtown location. We visited on an early Friday night (~5pm), and there was already a wait outside! A nice touch was that they will give you hot tea while you're waiting outside. I ordered their Ajitama Ramen and it was very delicious. I love their thin noodles because it reminds me of Ichiran, and I was not surprised to learn that both Horin and Ichiran are both from Fukuoka. For me, I usually order normal taste and richness as it's on the lighter side and not as salty. Noodles were firm like how I ordered them, and I particularly like the aburi seared char siu. Would definitely come back! read more

Horin Ramen - Regular Ajitama ramen (bottom, $15.80) and regular the one ramen (top, $18.90) - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

The best Tan Tan Ramen I've ever tried was in Japan, at Michelin star Nakiryu. This is the first time I've had ramen outside of Nakiryu with identical tasting noodles. And since we only tried the Tan Tan there, Horin has the best Tonkatsu Ramen we've ever tasted. Anywhere. Tonkatsu Ramen 5 stars 10/10 However, even up sizing, the portion was a little small for me. But they've attained perfection with both the noodles & the broth. Tan Tan Ramen (Vegetarian); the noodles were as good as Nakiryu; which are flavourful, perfectly al dente and the best I've had outside of Japan. The soup base however, while flavourful, wasn't quite as rich as Nakiryu, Afuri, or Hibiki Ramen Yakitori Bar, but the noodles here are tied with the best (Nakiryu). 4.75 stars Gyoza: nicely done with a crisp pan sear. 4.25 stars. Overall 9.5/10, 5 stars. Fantastic noodles, best Tonkatsu Ramen we've ever tried, slightly smaller portions and very difficult parking (unless you were already shopping at Metrotown, which we fortunately were) Can't wait to come back and try the curry and croquettes. Last visited Nov 2024 read more

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Note: Credit card only! Food was very good and service was good. Don't be intimated by the line up since the turnover is quite fast. We ordered the combo for ~$6 more which gives you a choice of gyoza, salad, or dessert and a small side vegetable. Review Rating: 1 - Poor, 2 - OK, 3 - Good, 4 - Very Good, 5 - Excellent read more

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This was the second time I visited this ramen chain and the first time for this location. The first time was their shop in Robson street in downtown. It was lunch time and I had been waiting in a queue for almost 30min. It was good they offered seats while you're waiting. Compared to my first time experience for their ramen, it was a much better experience this time in terms of the broth, portion and texture of the noodle. The chasu tasted good and not overcooked. Though some people said their broth is oily but it wasn't the case in my last visit. For the ambient, it was spacious and clean. I think they have a good control of the smell as I visited a ramen restaurant before and there was unpleasant smell like toilet. They did a good job. Their servers were attentive and polite. I will definitely come back for ramen again. read more

Horin Ramen - The one Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

@jfoodreviews here, This is arguably the best ramen ! This is a tonkatsu ramen , and it has my favourite type of noodles! (Thin) You can customize the -richness of broth -level of noodle cooked -spiciness -aburi the meat These are their hours and One thing I noticed is the kitchen gives off so much heat they keep the second door open... It's on the corner of willingdon and Kingsway. Going eastward (Towards surrey / Edmonds) Try to park near Metrotown or on the street is paid! read more

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service is always so great here! ramen was also yummy and perfect for the cold weather - just wish they had more non pork options like chicken read more

Horin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

This location of Horin Ramen opened this fall and I recently got to try it! I got the kikurage mushroom ramen with a soft boiled egg and it also came with 2 slices of pork chashu and green onions. I think the broth was a bit oily at first, but became more emulsified after I mixed it. The result was a creamy, but still light soup which I really enjoyed. I don't like my ramen broth to be too thick, so this was just right for me. I also really liked the chili paste that was added to the ramen and I recommend asking for it on the side. It is slightly spicy but super flavourful at the same time, I wish I could bring a bottle of the chili sauce home! The girl who served us was really nice and gave us some more chili paste in a sauce dish. While the ramen here is a bit expensive (around $18 dollars), I think it's worth the try if you love ramen. read more

Horin Ramen - kikurage mushroom ramen with soft boiled egg - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Wow, this is some good ramen! And great service. We arrived and there was a bit of a line, not too long of a wait, fast turn over. While we were waiting one of the server gave us a menu to look at and also some hot tea. We sat down ready to order. We both got "the one" regular all "medium" and an order of gyoza. The ramen was delish, great rich broth. Perfect egg, and the noddles just how I like it. So comforting. The gyoza was also pretty good. Overall, this is our new go to ramen place. Also a points system if you spend $150, you get $10 off. The place is not super big, but great decor, and clean. read more

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Wanted to like this place. We were excited to try it. Just didn't meet expectations. Probably go won't back. Noodles were too hard. Hardly any toppings on the ramen. Even the matcha tiramisu was a bit of a let down (tasted like a panna cotta with matcha powder on top) read more

Horin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Ramen was extremely good and flavorful. Their matcha tiramisu is also a must get. Ambiance is nice and service was quick and friendly. read more

Horin Ramen - Matcha tiramisu - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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We were lucky to get a table right away (at 5:45pm) . Quick and friendly service. Hands down, the BEST tonkotsu ramen in town. Probably one of the best tasting bowl of ramen I've had in my life. The broth was amazing - the depth of flavour was insane (not greasy at all) I'm still dreaming about the broth - will definitely try to come back soon. read more

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Even though the lineup was long it moved fairly quickly and I only had to wait 30-45 minutes. There are many ways to customize ramen and you can choose to customize the noodles, broth, and leanness/fatness of charshu. There is something for everyone! read more

Horin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Finally! A good ramen place has arrived in Burnaby. Every time I drove by the place, I saw a lineup outside. My friend and I finally tried it out. Once you're inside, the entire team of kitchen chefs greet you enthusiastically. You won't be disappointed. The ramen is tasty & fresh with several choices ranging from how firm you want your noodles to the type of pork. If you don't like pork or you're a vegetarian/vegan, this isn't for you. Food: 5/5 - We both ordered the house special ramen but had different choices of broth (rich or light broth). There's also a combo add on you can opt for an extra $5.90. I ordered the Gyoza and salad with seaweed. They advertise the broth is cooked for 20 hours which shows in the broth. All were delish! The prices were reasonable. They offer a small or large portion which the price difference hardly makes a dent in your pocket book. Ambiance: 5/5 - nice vibe to the place and it's clean. If you have more than a party of 4 people, it's a longer wait. Note: all people must be physically there or they won't seat you. Service: 5/5 - the servers were friendly and came by frequently offering water. Service was quick & prompt. I can't wait to bring additional family and friends here. They're located outside the Mall on the south side of Kingsway. A side note: they do not accept cash. You can sign up as a member to collect points for a future meal discount. read more

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This is the One!!! ‍ Love the ramen. It's a bomb The service was great and friendly Try it. It's worth it if you line up read more

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Such a good experience! I've driven by many many times and noticed the lineup outside - the ramen was delicious, the service was great, the food came really fast and the environment was overall welcoming and not too cramped considering it looks much smaller from the outside. Will definitely be returning. read more

Huge lineup but very mediocre ramen, soup was not hot enough, noodle texture is too soft even I asked for medium. Not sure what the hype is about, as I've definitely had better ramen elsewhere. read more

I finally got a chance to try this place. Every time I passed by, there was always a long line. It was like 3 pm and we were seated immediately. The menu is quite simple but there are enough options to try. The noodles were good and the broth was rich. Will come back and try other options. read more