I came here for a quick lunch and it was fabulously delicious!…read more I had their gyoza, which is much more delicate and fragile than other gyoza I've had. The tops were largely not sealed, so they were a bit soft. These were not my favourite, but still quite tasty. And because they were so small, it was the perfect amount for me! Their signature tonkotsu ramen was delicious. I ordered it Japanese "taste" level of salt, and with the spicy pickles (taraka) that I added to it, it was almost too salty. But fabulously delicious. If I were to add the spicy pickles next time, I would order the less salty broth. The bowl of ramen as-is probably will be a good size for a smaller appetite. If you have a normal appetite, you can safely order a side dish OR extra toppings and not worry about it being too much. If you have a larger appetite, definitely add extras to your ramen and feel free to order a side dish! The service was fast and very efficient, and the place was very clean and comfortable for solo diners. Definitely will be back!

Really solid ramen spot. The broth is super rich and flavorful, and the noodles have that perfect…read morechew. I liked how focused the menu is, it feels authentic and not overcomplicated. Great place to stop by on a cold day.

Ramen Isshin is still such a satisfying spot when I'm in the mood for something warm and…read morecomforting. My favorite was the Stone Bowl Shoyu Kotteri Tsukemen. The seafood and tonkotsu broth was rich, savory, and full of flavor. It was a little too salty to drink on its own, but perfect for dipping the noodles. The only thing to note is that the cold noodles stayed quite firm even after sitting in the broth for a while, so if you prefer a softer texture, I would recommend asking for hot noodles instead. The soft-boiled egg was also really good, slightly sweet, chilled, and very flavorful. We also tried the Spicy Red Miso ramen, which was not actually very spicy and leaned a little sweet. The broth was pleasant, though my teammate felt there were so many onions and green onions that they covered some of the miso flavor. The chashu, however, was excellent, with a really nice balance of lean meat and fat without feeling greasy. The takoyaki was classic and well done, crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, with generous pieces of octopus inside. The karaage was also very solid, crispy outside and juicy inside, with a seasoning that had a clear ginger and cooking wine aroma. Overall, a very enjoyable meal, especially if you like rich broths and comforting Japanese side dishes.

Where to start? Amazing food, amazing service, so friendly, so fast, so steamy, hot and cozy on a…read morecold winter night. The Gyoza were delicious, the cocktails were creative and decently priced, and the Ramen was the star

I have tried many ramen dishes here So far I like godfire…read moreand Tori miso ramen. From side dishes, I love takoyaki and karaage. Attached photo is karaage and TORI PAITAN RAMEN. Beautiful setting for dine in and friendly customer service.

Me and my friend came for an early dinner before we go to watch…read more Ballet nearby. We initially want to go for the pork location, but need to wait for a table so we go for the chicken this time. There are two branches on the same street, one with chicken soup noodles and the other one with pork soup noodles. I prefer the pork more. This is one of the best Japanese Ramen places for me in Toronto for a few years now, the soup is rich and tastes flavorful. Dumplings 餃子 are also nice and juicy. I also like their condiments, especially garlic and spicy vege they offer you to take it yourself now and they just put on the table now. However, the chicken & fish soup seems less rich compared to earlier, I can't taste the fish soup and the meat seems thinner than before. Not a cheap ramen place but tastes good. Give it a try if you haven't tried once yet.

Sansotei Ramen is definitely a must visit. Stopped by one cold winter night to indulge in one of my…read morefave comfort foods - Tonkatsu Black Ramen. A steaming hot bowl of soup with chashu, black fungus, a soft boiled egg, green onions and garlic oil was the best way to stay warm and out of the cold. You can even choose thick or thin noodles. I like thicker noodles. It makes the texture chewier. Great flavour. It was yummy.

This was my first time at this restaurant, and the overall experience was quite good. The…read moreenvironment was clean, with a simple and comfortable Japanese-style decor. It wasn't noisy, making for a relaxing dining experience. I ordered their signature ramen. The broth was rich but not greasy; it was the kind that gets better with each sip. The noodles were also good, with a nice springy texture. The toppings were generous, making for a very satisfying meal. If you prefer a stronger flavor, you'll probably like the taste even more. The service was also decent. The food came out at a normal pace, and the staff were friendly and approachable. The only minor drawback might be that it gets a little busy during peak hours, but it's still manageable. Overall, it's a restaurant I would consider returning to. If you're in the area and craving a hot bowl of ramen, you should definitely give it a try.

I've had ramen at other establishments but this was my very first time here. My friend was craving…read moresomething to warm the soul and they have great reviews. My friend had the King of Kings as our server said this is one of their most popular choices. I opted for the Spicy Charsu. Now I understand some people can't handle heat but I live off of Purple Tongue hot sauce which is made with some pretty hot peppers. I asked for a level one and the lady explained that the spice level on the Charsu was a whole series of levels higher than the King of Kings. I get that . Give me the heat. Anywho, she was comfortable with giving me 0.5 but said I could make it hotter if need be. Ok, better to start smaller I guess. They put some sauce on the side which I added to my bowl. Personally I found the 0.5 a nice tingle; it was good. Made my nose run. But I'm totally getting the level 1 next time. My friend however tried a sip of my broth, spit it out and said poison poison because of the heat Mind you, his King of Kings was a level 1. Which to me tasted creamy and delicious. I love a good pork bone soup and I opted for the Spicy Charsu because of the pork bone base. I loved the broth. It was perfection. The noodles were so fresh . The portion size was enormous. I kept eating and more noodles appeared. The Charsu had an amazing flavor to it . Smoky and delicious . My friend is a larger man and even he commented on the portion size saying he would be ok with a smaller size as he was so full. Good portions for your money. We also had the Gyoza and the TakoYaki. The TakoYaki was soft and loaded with the delicious sauce. The Gyoza were enormous. We were both 100% satisfied with our visit and will be back for sure.

Our second time eating at this location, and this time I tried the spice level 3 of the spicy…read morechashu ramen. The concerned server told me that it may be painful, but being the chili head that I am, I gladly took on the challenge. It was a larger bowl than their regular size and my ramen came topped with lots of corn, some mushrooms, bean sprouts and 6 large pieces of chasu. The broth was magma red, but it was not as spicy as I thought it would be. Don't get me wrong, it was spicy but not to the point where it would warrant a warning. The spicy broth tasted like a mix of Buldak sauce and Capsaicin, but didn't have much depth. I finished my ramen, broth and all and enjoyed most of the experience. The least favorite was the chasu and the egg as chasu did not taste fresh, and I could not taste the char on them at all. The egg was over-cooked and under marinated which was disappointing. It's still one of the few ramen options in Durham but can't say it's comparable to the other Kenzo locations.

Service was good, and the place had plenty of seating space which was nice…read more The ramen was just so-so. The pork char siu slices were very thin, and for the price, it didn't really feel worth it. Flavor-wise it was okay, but nothing beyond expectations. The chicken karaage was even more overpriced. $9.2 for just 4 small pieces - so basically ~$2.5 a bite, not worth it. Overall, it didn't really aligned with our expectations. We thought it was in a corner of the plaza so the price would have been reasonable, turned out that it wasn't really. Probably wouldn't revisit. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 3/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3.5/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 3.5/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 2/5 OVERALL - 3

This has got to be one of the best Ramen places I've tried! I've had to give it a go as they…read moreadvertised halal chicken. We asked them if they cooked the halal chicken on a separate pan, and they confirmed they did. The staff was very friendly and even recommended what else we should try. The interior is nice and cozy. There is ample seating for lots of people!

Have been here several times since they opened, but first time adding a review…read more Came on Friday late night (around 8:30pm) and got seated right away. Initially looked busy and thought there may be a wait, but the line was actually for the dessert place that shares the same entrance. I usually switch up my order between the Clam Ramens (shio and shoyu). Can definitely say that these are always made consistent (at least on every visit I've had), so there's no surprise. My friend ordered the Avocado Vegetarian Ramen as part of a set. We were both intrigued by the taste of the broth. It was creamy, but not super thick, and had a fresh, vegetal taste. One miss this time was that my friend ordered a drink, but unfortunately it did not come out at all while we ate. We mentioned it when asking for our bill and asked that it just be cancelled, which the server was apologetic about. Interior is kept clean, which some table seating along both walls and also a long high-top bar (communal) in the middle. There's isn't any parking designated to the restaurant, but there's options for paid street parking a short walk away.

It's hard to get authentic ramen but these guys nailed it. Loved the miso soup…read more Will definitely come back.

Went here last night and we loved the great customer service! Ambiance could be better, maybe a…read morelittle more japanese vibes, and the food is great! I had the Classic Shoyu and i'll give it a 3, broth could be thicker, and my husband had the Roasted Garlic Shoyu. But all in all experience was great!

The Raman here is top tier! First time coming and whenever I am in town I will be returning. The…read morestaff here is phenomenal. Food was 12/10. Between 2 people was $65 Cons : it's small so seating is compact.

Tips: - You get a stamp card for ramen. Each time you order…read moreramen, you earn a stamp. Five stamps gets you free gyoza. Reach ten stamps and you get a free bowl of ramen. - The chashu is excellent! My rating is 4.5 stars. I'm rounding down. Last Tuesday, I had my monthly 7 am meeting with a bunch of technical writing peers from around the world. It's quite the meeting that typically lasts for four hours. Luckily, we ended earlier than usual. It meant that my workday ended at around 3:30 pm. It was perfect, as I had a concert to attend several hours later. Normally, I don't do dinner before a concert. I grab a quick bite to each before I head downtown. This time, since I was done work early, I felt that having an early dinner was worthwhile. I drove downtown and parked in a lot that seems to be my usual spot whenever I'm attending a concert at Massey Hall. My original plan was to find an eatery close to the concert venue. I spotted Hokkaido Ramen Santouka steps away. I wanted ramen! I walked in and there was a sign that said to wait. I had no wait time. A woman and the entire staff greeted me. I asked for a table for me and got one. It was great. Seating between tables and diners is close together. You definitely overhear conversations and you can't help it. The man next to me had stretched his foot under my table. I didn't notice that he was in my space until I uncrossed my leg and my foot hit his. I listened to two friends next to me. The man seemed to take charge over what he and his female friend should eat, which was interesting. He gave the impression that he was an expert until the server came over and he had a ton of questions. It's always fun being an observer and listener. I had no choice but to listen to her dating experiences. I got a menu. I knew what I wanted. My server came over and was ready to take my order. I got these items: - Diet Coke - Miso chachu ramen, with bamboo shoot held - Jammy egg and corn as extra toppings The menu doesn't tell you what ingredients you get in each type of ramen. However, it does come with a photo. I asked how large a large bowl of ramen was. My server was great pointing up to a display of three bowls. I went large. The photo indicated that my miso ramen had bamboo shoots. I'm not a fan of them, so I asked that they be omitted. I also added a jammy egg and corn. I got a cold can of Diet Coke. A frosted glass with ice accompanied it. I was happy. I love an icy cold drink. This one was excellent. I loved that it was extra cold. My bowl of ramen had arrived. I was excited to dive in. My miso chachu ramen was delicious. The miso flavour was on point. I drank most of the broth, which speaks volumes on how yummy it was. The chachu was tender and had the best balance of pork and fattiness. The number of slices was generous. The ramen was chewy and perfectly done. I loved the corn and jammy egg. I probably wouldn't have enjoyed my ramen without these two key toppings. They worked nicely with the green onions. What prevents me from giving this place a perfect rating is flagging a server to get me water, or to frankly flag any staffer for something, such as ordering dessert or getting the bill. It took effort and hand-waving to get their attention. It took two tries to get a glass of water with ice. I was happy when I got some after I had finished my Diet Coke. It was equally as cold and yummy. I ordered dessert. The menu is stuck on each table. I asked what ice cream flavours were available. There were two flavours and I went with matcha. It was rich, creamy, and full of strong matcha flavour. The scoop of ice cream was generous. I loved the small spoon, which allowed this dessert to last a lot longer. I asked for the bill. I got a payment machine. I used my credit card to pay and tip. All was great. I used the washroom before I headed over to explore the downtown area. The washrooms are downstairs. It's an older building, so accessibility is an issue. There are two single-stall washrooms. The one that I used was clean. Because it's an older building, the ceiling is low. I am just shy of six feet in height. I made it without hitting my head on the ceiling. If you are six feet and taller, you'll need to duck to make sure you don't bang your head. Staff say goodbye to you when you leave. It was a nice touch, although I don't know what they are saying to me in Japanese. They could be swearing at me and I wouldn't know. I had a wonderful experience here. If you don't mind sitting close to folks and waving your arms like a maniac to get your server's attention, come here. This ramen joint appeared as a Michelin place in 2017. I can see why. The food quality is excellent. (200)

Honestly, this is hands-down still after all these years, my favourite Ramen spot in Toronto. Given…read morethat there are so many different Ramen spots in Toronto that have popped up since I reviewed this the first time I am so impressed that they're still so delicious and one of the top things I crave. In my latest visit, I came here during my lunch hour, and it was actually pretty full on a random Tuesday. I noticed that they had a lunch special that included three pieces of Gyoza, which could be either pork or vegetable and then it also comes with one of their soft boiled tea eggs All for about $30 after tax and tip a little steep for a downtown lunch outside of the regular financial district, but the Ramen is so good I can't complain. The restaurant inside is everything that I still remember it to be small tight quarters but very cozy.

I'm not sure why I had this Ramen place bookmarked in my phone but I decided to give it a try one…read moreevening with friends during the work week. I really enjoyed the food, it was delicious. The black garlic ramen, veggie gyoza and Takoyaki were all savoury and fantastic. The portion sizes for price were appropriate and I ended up taking some of it home. They're all beautiful dishes on the plate. Service was friendly and quick, we were greeted, seated and served within minutes of walking in. Soon after we sat down, the restaurant filled up with other patrons which is a good sign. However I also judge a restaurant based on its cleanliness and the washrooms leave much to be desired. If a restaurant's washrooms aren't clean, it gives you a window into how dirty the kitchen and back of house are. The washrooms are in a serious need of a cleaning. There is black filth on the white doors, everything has a bit of a grime covering multiple surfaces. Overall, the food is delicious, I would return but maybe for take-out next time. Please clean your restaurant.

Winter season calls for a warm bowl of creamy ramen, a plate of veggie gyozas, and a Sapporo beer…read moreat Touhenboku Ramen :) Decided to stop by this ramen spot while walking on Queen West. The food was delicious; I especially enjoyed the creamy mushroom ramen broth and veggie gyoza. The gyoza was part of a deal with one app and a pint of Sapporo for 14.99 ^^ The atmosphere inside was super Christmasy! The staff were all friendly and attentive :) I would come back again!